WSJ: Grading employees saps morale – Microsoft & Adobe abolish ratings…

The Trouble With Grading Employees Performance ratings such as ‘meets expectations’ sap workers’ morale By RACHEL FEINTZEIG Updated April 21, Continue reading →

Pedro Celado: The Top 5 Must Read Books

Great post Pedro! Thanks! 1) Influence – by Robert B. Cialdini Most consider it the single best book on the Continue reading →

WSJ: Finally: Sunlight in the Office Cubicle

Natural lighting makes us all happier… AND HEALTHIER! Finally: Sunlight in the Office Cubicle Several companies, including 3M and Alcoa, Continue reading →

Posit Science: Tips for Brain Health – yoga, cinnamon, good sleep – NOT over-sleeping, good gut microbes,

Good tips for brain health from Posit Science blog:  Dr Oz has promoted cinnamon for alertness and weight loss for Continue reading →

LAT: Gov. Brown triples state “film tax-credit” to $330 million – YAHOOOOO!

WOW!  It’s been about 10 years since we had a big credit – perfect timing to bring us out of Continue reading →

WSJ: Humin app: redefining your address book – by face, links, etc – NOW AVAILABLE.

WOW!  Peter Diamandis of the X-Prize Foundation recommends it… It’s FREE and hot off the press – became available this Continue reading →

The Verge: MSN’s Skype to translate voice calls into 40 languages.

This will certainly facilitate world trade… but I hate to think of all those translator jobs going out the window… Continue reading →

WSJ: IBM’s new chip works like your brain!

Huge step forward!  Very exciting!!! These chips require less energy, generate minimal heat and work really fast! WSJ: IBM Unveils Chip Continue reading →