Kevin Slavin argues that we're living in a world designed for -- and increasingly controlled by -- algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine: espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. And he warns that we are writing code we can't understand, with implications we can't control. ...

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A pseudo-element creates a phoney element and inserts it before or after the content of the element that you've targeted. They don't actually change anything in the document. Rather, they insert ghost-like elements that are visible to the user and that are style-able in the CSS. To learn about the cool things you can do with pseudo-elements click here. ...

Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those long and boring conference calls? Here's a way to change all of that... 1. Before (or during) the next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks. 2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block: Synergy, strategic fit, core competencies, best practice,...