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My Ex-Boss Is Now My New Boss - Help 21.02.2020 9:13
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resting Risk Face 21.02.2020 11:41
Coronavirus isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. More than half of China’s population is in lockdown mode and it has affected many sectors and economic slowdown. But that hasn’t stopped innovation to succeed such as the rise of online classrooms and conferencing technology. This however isn’t one of those innovative successes during dark times. The Resting Risk Face is...
Cut, Copy, and Paste. RIP, Larry Tesler 20.02.2020 7:28
Not all heroes wear capes, as they say. Modeless computing advocate and inventor of the ‘Cut, Copy, and Paste’ function, Larry Tesler, has passed away . While his name may not be well known, his work changed the way we interact with computers and needless to say, made our lives a whole lot easier in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
200 Million Kids In China Are Back In School, Online 20.02.2020 11:55
More than 200 million kids in China are back in school thanks to online classes . More than half the country’s 1.4 billion people are now restricted from leaving their homes in some way. Public gatherings are banned, including those in schoolyards. But the switch to online hasn’t been met with open arms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mind Those Manners! 20.02.2020 22:53
When it comes to making calls and composing messages, a lack of social graces isn’t something to LOL about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This NBA Player Has Something to Sell You - His Contract 19.02.2020 10:14
NBA players have been investing their money in businesses for decades, but this year one player is aiming to flip that model. Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie wants you to invest in him , and he plans to use blockchain technology to make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This NBA Player Has Something to Sell You - His Contract 19.02.2020 10:14
NBA players have been investing their money in businesses for decades, but this year one player is aiming to flip that model. Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie wants you to invest in him, and he plans to use blockchain technology to make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pet-sitting For Free While Traveling Across America 19.02.2020 9:24
People have figured out a dozen ways to travel on the cheap. Madolline Gourley does it with a new furry friend in tow, every single time. The writer from Australia pet-sits across the US , while never charging a dime for her services. What she expects in return, however, is free accommodation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Bonus Vs Bigger Increment? 19.02.2020 21:46
According to Randstad’s Workmonitor Q4 results , 71% of Malaysia-based respondents expect the economic situation to improve in 2020. More than four in five respondents (82%) also expect employers to perform better financially in 2020, than in 2019. Which raises a question, if you’re given a choice -- do you opt for a better increment or a bigger bonus? See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Jeff Bezos Launches “Earth Fund” To Combat Climate Change 18.02.2020 11:36
You need money to combat climate change. Jeff Bezos has money. Now Jeff Bezos wants to battle climate change with his money . Through the Bezos Earth Fund, the Amazon founder wants to tackle issues like sustainable energy, global warming, and a greener future. The question is, does the tech giant practice what he preaches? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do You Need A Personal Board Of Advisors? 18.02.2020 11:36
This group of advisers has been shown to help professionals achieve greater career success, including promotions, raises, and increased opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All Eyes On Your Desk 18.02.2020 19:02
In many tech companies, allowing employees working from home is a perk that conveys the employers trust. In China, where companies used to lots of face time with employees were suddenly forced to switch to working from home, many workers are having to prove they’re not slacking off . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Could “Cure” Future Pandemics Before They Happen 17.02.2020 9:58
As seen with the Covid-19 outbreak, pandemics can be a frightening, sobering time for people all around the world. Because of past outbreaks, countries have learned how to be more preventive with the spread of the virus. Therefore, it only makes sense that AI, with its ability to study millions of data points in mere seconds, could be the key to preventing similar future outbreaks even before they...
Virtual Dance Parties 17.02.2020 6:42
Across a normally bustling nation of 1.4 billion people, some streets now lie empty and most restaurants closed as China's coronavirus quarantine push drags on. While citizens have been stuck inside as schools, cinemas, bars and gyms remain closed, some have found creative ways to combat isolation and boredom by exercising and socialising in the online world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
You’re Given 6 Months Paid Leave; What Do You Do? 17.02.2020 19:05
For the last 20 or so years, workers in Sweden have enjoyed an unusual perk – a statutory right to take six months off and start their own business . The Right to Leave to Conduct a Business Operation Act is one of a series of rights afforded to Swedish employees, allowing them to take time off to study or care for a family member. It’s also one of the reasons the country’s capit...
Pizza Heart Malaysia 14.02.2020 7:11
In this season of love, Pizza Hut Malaysia has decided to go extra ‘cheesy’ with surprise romantic deliveries - to their competitors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dating Apps: Love, Cookies and… Questionable Privacy? 14.02.2020 9:00
Dating apps have become the default way for millennials and beyond to meet. Sort of. But like any other social media platform, dating apps come with their fair share of risks and data privacy concerns. As Vox’s Recode explores, our favorite matchmaking platforms might not be as secure as we think they are . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love? Who Profits? 14.02.2020 20:00
While most people will be busy gazing into their loved ones’ eyes this Valentine’s Day, a slew of companies will be busy gazing into their earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Radio Changed The World 13.02.2020 6:14
Eighty-one years ago, a broadcast of Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds supposedly caused mass hysteria in America, as listeners thought martians had invaded New Jersey. There are varying accounts of the controversial incident, and it remains a topic of fascination, even today. Back when Welles’s fictional martians attacked, broadcast radio was considered a state-of-the-art technology. A...
JD.com Hiring Spree 13.02.2020 7:04
The Chinese government has made saving jobs a major priority as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts businesses and sends shockwaves across the world's second biggest economy. Now some of the most prominent companies in China are taking in displaced workers to help cushion the blow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Open Hiring” 13.02.2020 22:11
No interviews, no background checks, no drug tests. When there is a job available, just answer three yes-or-no questions and the job is yours. It’s a new philosophy called “open hiring” —and it works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learning Social Divide Through The “Parasite Tour” 12.02.2020 9:40
As Parasite sweeps the awards and widens its pop culture footprint, tourists in South Korea are talking what’s called the “Parasite walking tour”. While this normally doesn’t bode well for those locations in terms of sustainability, walking around the film’s locations might actually teach willing participants a thing or two about Parasite’s message. See omnystud...
The Highest Paying Jobs In Malaysia 2020 12.02.2020 9:30
Despite the best money-saving practices, sometimes the most practical way to keep up with the costs of living is to increase your income. For some Malaysians, that could mean creating a side income stream. For those of us who can’t expend that sort of time or energy, it could mean having to rely on a high-paying job. If you’re looking for your first job, thinking of making a career swi...
What Is Your Biggest Tech Annoyance? 12.02.2020 21:11
After winning the Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit at the 2020 Oscars, director Taika Waititi - best known for his work on Thor: Ragnarok - attended a press interview to discuss his win. However, talking about his win was the last thing he did. Instead, the director set his sights on Apple's butterfly keys . During the interview, he was asked: "What should writers be asking for in the next...
Spot-checking Spotify’s Podcast Empire 11.02.2020 10:02
While the world focuses on streaming services going to war with one another, audio-only Spotify continues to build its podcast empire by acquiring bigger and better content creators. Recently, Spotify made a bid for Bill Simmons’ The Ringer network - a platform with top-notch shows and an avid, loyal fanbase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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