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Cynthia Breazeal Is Making AI Fun and Educational for Kids

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In 2004, she published her seminal book, Designing Sociable Robots , which presented her vision for social robots of the future. There’s definitely an emotional element to this arc of learning. With more than two decades of experience in AI, American robotics scientist and entrepreneur Cynthia Breazeal, Ph.D. ,

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Too Busy for Relationships? 5 Ways to Make Time for Connection

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The number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has more than doubled between 1985 and 2004, according to a 2006 study by researchers at Duke University and the University of Arizona. Success is often defined in professional and financial terms, but such definitions are incomplete.

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Beyond Gold: What Happens After You Achieve Your Biggest Goal?

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If your definition of success involves pushing yourself to achieve a goal , there’s no one more successful than Olympic Gold medalists. Gymnast Carly Patterson was just 16 when her dazzling performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics made her the second American woman ever to win the all-around competition.

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How Michael J. Fox Finds Ways Around Life’s Obstacles

Success

There’s a definite hitch in his gait and some slight shaking in his head and arms. Fox on keeping himself out there Lawrence cast Fox in a two-episode arc on Scrubs in 2004 as a doctor with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In his suit jacket and jeans, he still looks younger than his years (he turns 62 in June).

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Who Needs Luck? Quick Hint.

The Marq

Though it's hard to categorize the groups of successes and misses, and there are definitely different shades of each, two incredible group of people stand out: 1) The development team, Microsoft Consulting Services Firm consultants, and supporting staff at Fidelity National Financial during my time there in 2004 to 2007; and 2) The Professional Services, (..)

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Interview with Kate Smith of Juno VA

Karen Vivarelli

I worked for a tech start up back in 2004 after university and had the pleasure of working with a wonderful lady who provided freelance office services (set ups, systems & admin) to the new start up companies within the incubator. Before then, I was PA to 3 of the firms’ 9 partners. What made you want to become a VA?

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Green Energy: Simple Ways to Save Money and Protect the Environment

Eco-Office Gals

Programmers can always be readjusted to suit your needs, but it’s definitely worth making the most of your controls to save energy. Blogging in many niches since 2004. If your new year’s resolution is to go green, start by setting your heating timers accordingly and avoid warming your home when you’re not around.