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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
How to change bad or no habits into good habits
I came across an article that applies to wellness and workplace productivity. It applies to wellness because of the potential for stress relief and to productivity because of enhancing efficiency and motivation. Main point: "I've adopted many tiny habits that have...
Calling all BGU alumni: Help us plan the Alumni Annual General Meeting
Bakke Graduate University Alumni will not want to miss a rewarding experience of planning and implementing the Bakke Graduate University Alumni Annual General Meeting. We will finalize the meeting theme and dates at the next monthly meeting on January 10 at 2:00 PM...
Walmart and driverless vehicles
Did you know Walmart is testing driverless vehicles?Main point: "As Walmart looks to compete in retail's delivery wars against rivals like Amazon, autonomous vehicles will ultimately play an important role in its ongoing strategy of improving delivery times to...
AI and bias
An article described reviewing research articles for bias as a way to think about eliminating bias in assessments.Main point: "More strategic use of AI systems — through what I call “blind taste tests” — can give us a fresh chance to identify and remove decision...
Autonomous vehicles in Germany
There was an interesting article that described autonomous vehicle testing in Germany.The startup had a specific goal: "In partnership with Moovit, the mobility-as-a-service startup Mobileye acquired in May for $900 million, Mobileye aims to build full end-to-end...
West Alabama chapter of AND Campaign
Would you be interested in discussing whether West Alabama could use a chapter of the AND Campaign? The promo video on the home page is informative. The other videos on the site are informative as well. The AND Campaign is explicitly Christian and wants Christians to...
Building good habits
Are you looking for techniques to help you build good habits? I came across an article that addressed that question and suggested a few techniques. Main point: "With the right set up, the most difficult things—like losing weight—may be easier and more...
A way to remember the 5 personality dimensions
A way to remember the components of the 5-factor personality model is via the acronym OCEAN (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, non-negativity). Authors developing characters for their stories can use this as a template.