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The Cognitive Scientist’s Handbook to Working an Optimal Day

Success

This four-hour period consists of a recurring ultradian rhythm, which is like a 90-minute mental sprint followed by a five- to 20-minute mental recovery. Loney recommends developing a habit she calls “deep work sprints” that can help you make the most of the first half of your workday. And as the workday winds down, whether at 5 p.m.

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The Power of Hope: How I Qualified for the Paralympic Games

Success

I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone to call my dad. It was nearly dark when I sprinted the 100 meter all-out. I let all my emotions seep out into my sprints. Gently, I put my foot back on the ground and felt an uncomfortable yet numb feeling. I thought, this is my first broken bone; this is what it must feel like.

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How To Get Wireless Internet Access With a Cell Phone | Internet.

Andrea Kalli

Many cell phone owners are not aware that both cell phones and portable computers have the capability to access the Internet from anywhere using wireless Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, they may already be paying for Bluetooth wireless access in their monthly cell phone plan.

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Google Wallet Shows the Future of Mobile Payments

Small Business Labs

Currently Google Wallet, which requires a special NFC chip, is only supported by 1 phone (Sprint's Nexus S) and 1 credit card (Citibank MasterCard).    But this will quickly change as more phones and credit cards add Google Wallet support.    Helping this to happen is Google's partners. 

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5 Things to Do When You Loathe Your New Job

On The Job

Sometimes employees realize they’ve made a huge mistake and jump on the phone to their previous employer to beg for their old job back. If that happens, then you need to think about what you’re going to do about your new dilemma before sprinting for the door, screaming “I quit!” Here are some considerations: Give it time.

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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

Even though they can seem like small things, at the beginning you are trying to do your best to impress and can feel a bit helpless when the phone rings and you realize you don't know how to answer it. Many organizations provide orientation sessions for new hires, which is helpful, but doesn't usually cover the little things.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why.

On The Job

The interview ended when the hiring manager shook hands with her, and literally sprinted for the exit doors at a run. “I Kevin Kahn, applying for a corporate sports sales executive position – work mostly done via the phone – says the company asked him to come in for a personal meeting after a phone interview.

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