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Six Questions: David Price

posted October 19, 2012 by Editor
In this week’s Six Questions, we’d like to introduce David Price, one of Labs’ San Francisco-based editors and content analysts, who wishes his spirit animal was a little more exciting. Read more »
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Engineering

Android Tip #1: Customizing an EditText View

posted October 17, 2012 by Annyce Davis
In the first post of a series of “Android Tips,” software development engineer Annyce Davis tackles the process of customizing an EditText view. Read more »
Tags: Android, Android Tips, code, EditText, programming
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Why is negative commenting online such a pervasive problem?
Social Media

Negative Commenting and the Myth of Anonymity

posted October 16, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat
New research has thrown a twist into the accepted idea that online anonymity spurs negative commenting — as it turns out, even when people use their true identities, they’re quick to devolve into childish, insult-slinging versions of themselves. Why? Read more »
Tags: anonymity, commenting, Facebook, homophobia, Internet
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Six Questions

Six Questions: Greg Lavallee

posted October 12, 2012 by Editor
In this week’s Six Questions, meet Front End Development Manager Greg Lavallee, who shares with us his affinity for mountain-dwelling rodents and his mysterious aversion to Mississippi. Read more »
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Start-Up Chile aims to "convert Chile into the definitive innovation and entrepreneurial hub of Latin America."
Technology

‘Technolatinas’ and the Silicon Valley of Latin America

posted October 10, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat
For the past couple of years, there’s been a digital revolution in Chile, powered in part by a government-sponsored program aiming to create Latin America’s own version of Silicon Valley. Read more »
Tags: entrepreneurs, Latin America, Mexico, Silicon Valley, Start-Up Chile, technolatinas
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Technology

No Power? No Problem: a Guide to DIY Electricity

posted October 9, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
Despite advancements in mobile technology, one feature remains lamentably the same: cell phones run on batteries. But what are you supposed to do when you can’t just plug in and recharge? Read more »
Tags: developing world, electricity, Innovation, mobile phones, mobile technology
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Senior Linguist Extraordinare Linda Uyechi
Six Questions

Six Questions: Linda Uyechi

posted October 5, 2012 by Editor
In this week’s Six Questions, we would like you to meet Labs’ Senior Linguist and resident music buff, Linda Uyechi. Read more »
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How many of these students are using social media right now? Chances are, a lot.
Social Media

College 2.0: Attracting Students in the Digital Age

posted October 3, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat
We’ve come a long way since the days of glossy brochures and gargantuan ranking books. Today’s high schoolers pay attention to whether admissions counselors offer video chats, Pinterest presences, or Facebook promotions. Read more »
Tags: colleges, education, Facebook, universities
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Which universities top the social media ranking?
Social Media

Likes, Followers, and Pins: The New College Rankings

posted October 1, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein
Where does your school stack up in the social media rankings? Read more »
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Editorial

Brené Brown On Innovation Through Vulnerability

posted September 27, 2012 by David Price
How does Brené Brown’s research on human vulnerability connect to innovation in the workplace? Read more »
Tags: Brene Brown, Innovation, TED, TED Conference, Vulnerability
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