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FILTER RESULTS ►How robots can do more in data centers and lower the costs of operating the cloud
An article from Data Center Knowledge points to things robots can do to increase efficiency in data centers. But hurdles lie ahead, and data centers will still need administrators, the article suggests.
Financial woes at Maine Medical Center: Reading this blog might have saved them millions of dollars, and prevented massive "cost saving initiatives"
In this article, the euphemistic and almost endearing term "hiccup" is used instead of the more traditional "glitch" to describe obvious major information technology malfunctions. It is likely the knowledge at this blog and at my health...Show More Summary
We Live In A World Where This Towering Feat Of Meat, Cheese & Bloody Mary Only Costs $5
Full disclosure, before we get to the good stuff: I am originally from Wisconsin. That being said, I have firsthand, personal, gustatory knowledge of how much Wisconsinites love their cheese, meats and booze and I can tell you, everything you’ve heard is true. So of course, of course this towering feat of Bloody Mary goodness hails from that state — … [More]
Boost Your WordPress Developer Skills At WordCamp Melbourne
Running (or planning) a WordPress-based site and want to improve your knowledge? WordCamp Melbourne is on 27-28 April, with streams for both developers and content creators, and the cost of admission is a super-reasonable $50. Hit the link to find out more. (I’d be attending myself if my travel plans weren’t already slightly on the insane side.) [WordCamp Melbourne] More »
Zombie Android Phone Devouring All Your Data? Shoot It In the Head With 11 Free Tips & Tricks
For anyone with a limited data cellular plan, data consumption can become incredibly expensive, very quickly. Overage fees generally cost hundreds of dollars a month - and your phone secretly uses data without your knowledge, without proper configuration. Show More Summary
Was It Worth It Tracks Your Past Projects, the Money You Spent, Fun You Had, and More
iOS: If you're the type to take on a lot of different side projects, it's easy to forget about their details. Was It Worth It is an app that tracks your projects, their cost, how much fun you had with them, and any knowledge you might have gained. More »
Become the ultimate developer with The Learn to Code Bundle [VB Store]
Sponsored Post This VentureBeat offer won’t just help you up your coding knowledge and expertise, but it will do so in a way that allows you to go at your own pace – and at a fraction of the regular cost.
the costs of constant connectivity
The balance between connectivity and contemplation Restoring Contemplation: How Disconnecting Bolsters the Knowledge Economy, by Jessie L. Mannisto “While constant access to information enabled by digital devices has done much to improve...Show More Summary
More 'Activated' Patients Had Substantially Lower Health Care Costs
When it comes to health care, patients with the motivation, knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own health have better health outcomes and incur fewer health care costs. Those are the findings of a study led by Judith Hibbard, a professor emerita in the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management at the University of Oregon...
After Record November Earnings, Disney May Consider Layoffs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co, which reported record earnings in November, started an internal cost cutting review several weeks ago that may include layoffs at its studio and other units, three people with knowledge of the effort told Reuters. Show More Summary
Cancer Donor Hoax Led To Young Man’s Death, Mother Says
A cancer donor hoax cost a young man his life, his mother says — and as the family copes with the recent death of Thomas Doty, 20, they are also faced with the knowledge that a cruel prank for unknown reasons could have cost Doty precious time in treating the illness. Doty, the victim of the [...]
Flat World Knowledge to Drop Free Access to Textbooks
The publisher's decision, effective on January 1, was driven in part by cost and in part out of fairness, its chief executive says.
Petrobras to cut costs by up to $7.5 billion in ’13: source
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil state-led oil company Petrobras plans to cut between 5 billion reais and 15 billion reais ($2.5 billion and $7.5 billion) from its operational costs next year, sources with direct knowledge of the plans said on Friday...
eBay To Fire Hundreds Of PayPal Workers (EBAY)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- EBay Inc.’s PayPal is cutting as many as 400 jobs, or about 3 percent of the workforce, an effort by President David Marcus to reorganize the payment processor and trim costs, a person with knowledge of the plans said yesterday. Show More Summary
The Hard Dollar Costs of the Re-Shoring Procurement and Manufacturing Debate (Part 1)
I credit Michael Lamoureux with surfacing and contributing to an important discussion around the topic of manufacturing re-shoring. Over on Sourcing Innovation, he recently captured the key points from an article from Knowledge @ Wharton, that in tur...
iPhone 5 Component Costs Estimated to Begin at $199
IHS iSuppli has released its estimate of the component costs involved in building the iPhone 5, performing a virtual teardown based on information revealed by Apple and industry knowledge. The estimate, which does not include numerous...Show More Summary
Is Being Overweight Bad for Your Wallet?
It’s common knowledge that being overweight can cause great health risks, but what if gaining 25 lbs. could also cost you $400,000 in pay? Throughout the past few decades, we have made a lot of strides when it comes to prejudices, but when it comes to weight, the judgmental glares and biases seem to linger [...]Show More Summary
Medicare Control of Cost – Huffington Post
As I approach my 50th birthday, I worry about Medicare not being there for me when I become eligible. I have some inside knowledge about Medicare. My parents and in-laws are patients on Medicare. As a doctor, I am a provider for Medicare, and as a public health educator I am a consultant for a Medicare quality improvement organization. Show More Summary
Intel and Stanford Researchers Reveal Peptide Chip Details to Categorize Diseases and Analyze Protein Interactions
The future of healthcare is heading towards integrated targeted medicine, with the goal of increasing the quality and efficiency while reducing the costs of healthcare. This requires comprehensive knowledge of cellular process involved in health and disease. While array-based approaches … Continue reading ?
Exclusive: White House studying potential oil reserve release
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is "dusting off old plans" for a potential release of oil reserves to dampen rising gasoline prices and prevent high energy costs from undermining sanctions against Iran, a source with knowledge of the situation said on Thursday. Show More Summary
