The Latin phrase Res Ipsa Loquiter means “the thing speaks for itself”. When something speaks for itself no explanations are needed. Anyone can make a decision based on the information presented. That’s exactly what LinkedIn applications do for your profile: by showcasing your work to prospective employers and customers your content will say volumes about you and why you are the best choice for the … [read more]

Can you trust anything online these days? According to Bing Liu, a data mining and “opinion spam” expert from the University of Chicago, “about one-third of all consumer reviews on the Internet are fake“. The New York Times revealed that book reviewers-for-hire will write favorable reviews of your work on Amazon.com for a fee without even reading it. And don’t get me started on fake Twitter followers (about 34% … [read more]

Nike has changed the game by creating a game. Each pair of Nike running shoes has an accelerometer that wirelessly syncs with your online Nike+ account. It tracks things like how far and fast you ran, how that compares with other runners, and it awards you virtual trophies for meeting milestones.  Most runners who engage in the Nike+ game would never think of owning another … [read more]