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Problems or opportunities
Problems or opportunities
In Dr. Deepak Chopra's great book 'The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success', one of the laws is The Law of Least Effort. In the chapter which deals with that particular law he states as follows "I know that every problem is an opportunity in disguise, and this alertness to the opportunities allows me to take the moment and transform it into a greater benefit". Wow, what a great concept this really i...
Micronet expands store, adds staff
Micronet expands store, adds staff
Micronet, a New Providence-based regional technology leader, marks its 30th anniversary this month, celebrating with a reception for long-standing clients and the official unveiling of its new 11,500 plus square foot super store and service facility.
The company that has grown exponentially over the decades is a quiet success story that parallels the growth of the fast-changing technology industry...
Micronet Celebrates 30 Years, Expands Store, Adds Staff and Continues Major Growth
Micronet, a New Providence-based regional technology leader, marks its 30th anniversary this month, celebrating with a reception for long-standing clients and the official unveiling of its new 11,500+ square foot super store and service facility...
Carpal tunnel of pain
Carpal tunnel of pain
It's a syndrome characterized by pain, tingling and weakness in the wrist and fingers, usually due to repetitive hand movements. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition often associated with secretaries or older people. But in the age of technology, with desktops, laptops and handheld games, it is a syndrome that is now commonplace in society. To many people it may not seem like a serious problem, b...
Steve Jobs Speech to Stanford Students
Steve Jobs Speech to Stanford Students
This speech by Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple Inc, a widely regarded commencement address he gave to Stanford students in 2005, never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it.
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I?ve ever gotten to a college graduation. To...
I am not a dummy
I am not a dummy
Filmmaker Kareem Mortimer has been receiving accolades for his latest feature,"Children of God", which won 17 film awards--yet, another project he worked on at the same time is coming to light and may prove to be just as daring, thought-provoking and inspiring.
"I Am Not a Dummy"is our own Bahamian"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", with some differences--notably that instead of becoming severel...
The art of penmanship
The art of penmanship
In days gone by if you were told your handwriting was worse than a doctor's penmanship that was considered a definite insult. In today's world that phrase can literally mean nothing as the medical practitioner's handwritings seems to have improved while the legibility of the common man continues to slip.
Customs rate on security equipment among duties reduced
Business owners are getting some relief in securing their businesses with the elimination of customs duty on surveillance equipment in the 2011/2012 budget.
It was one of a number of reductions in customs duty rates Ingraham listed during the budget debate Monday.
In addition to the security equipment exemption, rates were reduced on a number of food and other consumer items, medical equipment, bu...
L W Young Junior High School makes technological leap
THE transition from typewriter to keyboard has been a success at L.W. Young Junior High School, which is leading the pack in computer education in the public school system.
While some students are still required to use typewriters to sit the annual keyboarding exam for the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE), students at L.W. Young have access to some of the most modern t...