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Weekly discussion about the Assign It To Me application, project management, current tech news and any other topics of interest including the "Pick of the Week".
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A podcast about the JET and JET alumni community for the JET and JET alumni community. A debt of gratitude to USJETAA and CLAIR for their support. And special thanks to Percival Constantine (Tarumizu-shi, Kagoshima-ken 2008-2013) for helping to host this podcast on Transistor.
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Welcome to Business Beyond Borders, a podcast that explores the importance of international experiences in today’s working world. This podcast is brought to you by Bluente, the world’s first business language services platform. We aim to connect professionals across the globe, one conversation at a time. Join us as we engage with senior leaders from various industries ranging from legal to finance and many more, who will share insider tips for navigating global markets in their industry. Fro ...
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Cultural Agility in Cross-Border M&As with Rebecca Pang, VP of Treasury Solutions, RBC
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Rebecca Pang, Vice President of Treasury Solutions at a leading Canadian Bank. Rebecca shares her journey from transitioning from a strategist specializing in mergers and acquisitions to an innovator in payment system advancements, offering insights into how efficient payment processes not…
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Bridging Cultures in the Legal Arena: International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution with Clarisse von Wunschheim
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we welcome Clarisse von Wunschheim, Partner and Head of Switzerland-China Cross-Border Solutions at Altenburger. Clarisse takes us on a deep dive into the world of international arbitration, sharing her multicultural expertise and strategies for bridging different cultures in global dispute resolution. In…
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Global Mobility in the Tech World: Culture & Growth Perspectives with Peter Dingle, Venture Investor
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Peter Dingle, a Hong Kong-based expert with a diverse background in venture capital, innovation, marketing, and brand management. Peter’s current role allows him to delve deep into the world of fintech, focusing on areas like Insurtech, Healthtech, RegTech, Wealthtech, and Climatech. Befor…
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Driving Organizational Change and Startup Growth Strategies with Sabrina Ng, Former Synergy Director at HSBC Life
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are excited to have Sabrina Ng, a seasoned industry professional with a diverse background in both startups and multinational corporations, where she has played a pivotal role in driving organizational change and facilitating growth. Over her extensive career of more than 15 years, Sabrina has advised …
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Living Abroad and Unleashing FinTech’s Potential with David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures. David shares his insights on the transformative potential of FinTech and Web3 in the global market, highlighting the tremendous opportunities in the payment and credit spaces, citing successful companies as examples. David also dived into the role technolog…
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Unlocking Value in Global Real Estate Investments: Redefining Outlet Malls with Cecilia Tan, CEO of Sasseur REIT
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are honoured to have Cecilia Tan, the CEO of Sasseur REIT. Cecilia discusses Sasseur REIT, the first Asia outlet mall REIT, in detail, outlining its unique retail format catering to a specialised consumer market in China. Cecilia also shared the challenges she faced when helming Sasseur REIT in the mid…
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Profit with a Purpose: Investment Innovations with Dr. Victor Tay
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with Dr. Victor Tay, an influential business figure leading three joint venture firms. Dr. Victor takes us through his day-to-day activities, which mainly involve assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, as well as public listings. He also shares insights into his firms, RHT Consulting Asi…
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Navigating Global Business Landscapes: Insights from Steven Yeo, Founder of Yang & Co.
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In this episode, we sit down with Steven Yeo, a senior leader in international business expansion and founder of his own consulting firm, Yang & Co. With a wealth of experience and a background in angel investing and advising startups, Steven shares valuable insights into his journey and approach to mentoring executives. Prior to founding his own f…
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Investing in Emerging Markets: Building Relationships and Unlocking Opportunities with Sean Ahn, Investment Officer at IFC
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are joined by Sean Ahn, an investment officer at IFC, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group. With over a decade of experience, Sean has led remarkable transactions across Asia Pacific and beyond, covering diverse asset classes such as equity, mezzanine, distressed, corporate, and pr…
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The Law as an Asset: Exploring Cross-Border Deals with Kennedy Chen, Partner at Harry Elias
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In this episode of our podcast, we are joined by Kennedy Chen, a partner at Harry Elias specialising in corporate and finance law. Kennedy specialises in M&A, venture capital, equity and debt capital markets, is recognised as one of Singapore’s Most Influential Lawyers Aged 40 and Under by the Singapore Business Review, and is recognised by the Int…
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Building Icons and Shattering Ceilings: Behind the Scenes with Lynette Chew, Partner at CMS Singapore
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lynette Chew, partner at CMS Singapore and director of CMS Holborn Asia. With over 25 years of experience, Lynette handles complex domestic and cross-border disputes as lead counsel in Singapore Courts and institutional arbitrations. Lynette has advised on notable projects such as the construct…
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Growing Airbnb in APAC: Kum Hong’s Journey from Employee #2 in APAC to COO of Airbnb’s China Office
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we had the privilege of interviewing Siew Kum Hong, a seasoned professional whose journey spans across diverse landscapes, with impactful roles at prominent organisations such as Rajah and Tann, Yahoo, Airbnb and more. Starting as a lawyer at R&T, he quickly transitioned to an in-house legal counsel, cont…
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Building Relationships in International Markets: Insights from Jason Tay, Head of BD at M-DAQ Global
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In this episode, we are joined by Jason Tay, Head of Business Development and Government Relations at M-DAQ Global. In these roles, Jason spearheads senior C-level dialogues, as well as dialogues with local, state, and legislative bodies as well as government agencies to cultivate essential relationships with key stakeholders, propelling the compan…
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The FinTech Talent Hunt: Looking for Talent Around the World with Emilia Chen, Founder of Polygon Search
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In our latest episode of Business Beyond Borders, we sit down with Emilia Chen, founder of Polygon Search, a global FinTech headhunting firm focused on fintech recruitment, with more than 400,000 candidates across Asia and the US. Prior to founding her own firm, Emilia was a senior consultant at Michael Page, where she successfully developed new bu…
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Inside the Arbitrator’s Chamber: A Deep Dive into International Dispute Resolution with Jennifer Lim
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we explore the world of international arbitration with our guest, Jennifer Lim, a renowned arbitration lawyer and a partner at Sidley Austin. Jennifer represents clients in investor-state and commercial arbitrations, with her expertise spanning multiple jurisdictions and arbitration rules, including ICSID…
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Demystifying China’s Legal Landscape: Perspectives from a Shanghai-based Ecuadorian Lawyer Luis Borja
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In this episode, we sit down with Luis Borja, an Ecuadorian attorney-at-law with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and information technology regulations, as well as China policies. He is currently a Partner at H&W Law Firms Group in Shanghai and an Associate at DeltaLegal Law Firm in Quito. Luis has a strong background in Hispanic-Chi…
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Managing Multicultural Teams in Asia and Embracing Lifelong Learning with Jimmy Ong, SEA BDM at HP
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In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Ong, a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience. Throughout his diverse career, Jimmy has held roles in technical consulting, sales development, and strategic planning, leading teams of more than 50 and driving business of US$5 billion in emerging and developed markets. Today, Jimmy is the Busi…
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Building Startups Across International Markets: A Global Journey of Entrepreneurship with Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff at Docquity
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In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we have the pleasure of speaking with Viktor Kyosev, an experienced startup entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge in building startups across cultures, having worked across multiple countries Bulgaria, Greece Denmark, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore. Viktor is currently the Chief of Staff at Docquity, …
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Ep 020 Talking with Screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue
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USJETAA's Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido 2003-06) talks with Hollywood screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue (Nagasaki 2002-04) about her recent #1 Netflix movie, A Tourist's Guide to Love, and how JET did and continues to inform her work.
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Ep 019 JETAA-sphere: USJETAA's Jessyca Livingston chats with Table for Two
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In this episode, USJETAA's Jessyca Livingston chats with Mayumi Uejima-Carr and Miwako Felix of Table for Two, a non-profit that started in Japan and has expanded globally with the goal of educating people about healthy eating and Japanese food culture. Learn how you or your chapter can easily host a Table for Two event that makes a positive impact…
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Ep 018 JETAA-sphere: MIIS/JET alumni - Scott Pulizzi and Rebecca Guttentag
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Did you know that as of September, 2022, there are 107 JET alumni who are also alumni of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS)?* And with good reason! Listen to this interview with JET/MIIS alumni Scott Pulizzi and Rebecca Guttentag to learn more about the JET/MIIS connection. Links: Professor Scott Pulizzi https://ww…
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Ep 017 JETAA-sphere Mothra Storytelling Hour - SUCCESS
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Our second installment in the submission-based Mothra Storytelling Hour, where JET alumni submit their stories related to the chosen theme. This episode we share the theme of SUCCESS. We'll hear some classroom stories, travel experiences, life accomplishments, and post - JET successes. Listen to our 7 submissions from fellow alumni! Hosted by Saman…
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Ep 016 JETAA-sphere: Interview with Nathalie Ng and Eden Law of JETAA International
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In Episode 16, the JETAA-sphere interviews recently re-elected JETAA International President Nathalie Ng (Shizuoka-ken, 2010-11) of JETAA Singapore as well as JETAA International Webmaster Eden Law (Fukushima-ken, 2010-11) of JETAA New South Wales to learn all about what JETAA International is, what it does, and how it exists. We also get to learn …
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Ep 015 JETAA-sphere: JET Professional Identity & Interview with author Takaaki Hiratsuka
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In Episode 15 of the JETAA-sphere podcast, we interview Prof. Takaaki Hiratsuka, author of Narrative inquiry into language teacher identity: ALTs in the JET program. Click this link http://bit.ly/VBL-Register to register for the May 28 book launch event! Ep 15 Co-hosts: Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken, 2002-…
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Ep 014 JETAA-sphere: The Perfect Show - "Ten Yen Arcade" - by Scot Maupin
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The JETAA-sphere is very fortunate and honored to be able to share an episode of Scot Maupin's (Hokkaido, 2005-09) podcast "The Perfect Show" in its entirety on the JETAA-sphere. This episode is entitled "Ten Yen Arcade." And if you enjoyed this episode, you should definitely check out The Perfect Show's other episodes, especially "Multilanguage So…
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Ep 013 JETAA-sphere: Stacy Smith - Interpreter Extraordinaire
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Thank you to DSA International, our sponsor for this episode!If you’re interested in working with DSA International, either as a future applicant or a company looking to hire someone, please send them an email at: jobs@dsajobs.net with “Attention: JET-PODCAST-TANAKA2022” in the subject line.Episode 13 is JETAA-sphere's interview with Stacy Smith (C…
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Ep 012 JETAA-sphere: JET alums in Children's Publishing - Alexei Esikoff (Managing Editor) & Roseanne A. Brown (Writer)
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Ep 012 JETAA-sphere: JET Alumni in Children’s Literature - Alexei Esikoff (Editor) & Roseanne A. Brown (Writer) Publishing: Alexei Esikoff Fukushima-ken, Fukushima-shi, 2001-02 McMillan Publishing, Henry Holt imprint Writing: Roseanne A. Brown, Ishikawa-ken, Nomi-shi, 2017-19 https://roseanneabrown.com/ Twitter: @rosiesrambles Instagram: @rosiesram…
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Ep 011 JETAA-sphere: Mothra Storytelling Hour- MISTAKE
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Our first installment in the submission-based Mothra Storytelling Hour, where JET alumni submit their stories related to the chosen theme. This episode we begin with the theme MISTAKE. We cover silly cultural slip ups, mistakes at work or in the classroom, and some regrets. Listen to our 15 submissions from fellow alumni! Hosted by Samantha Lastres…
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Ep 010 JETAA-sphere: JET Coordinators - Grant Minagawa (LA) & Tye Ebel (Nashville)
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An interview with JET Coordinators Grant Minagawa (Okinawa-ken, 2010-14) who works for the Japanese Consulate in Los Angeles and Tye Ebel (Kagawa-ken, 2007-10) of the Japanese Consulate in Nashville, TN.
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Ep 009 JETAA-sphere: JETAASC Leadership Podcast by Joe Moore - Ep 01 Jon Harwell & Cristela Reyes
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The JETAA-sphere podcast is excited to share the first episode of the JETAA Southern California Leadership podcast hosted by Joe Moore (who also co-hosts episodes of the JETAA-sphere.) This first episode, which interviews former JETAASC presidents Jon Harwell and Cristela Reyes, is the first of three special episodes focusing on current and past le…
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Ep 008 JETAA-sphere: Lee-Sean Huang - Designer/Educator/JETAANY Board Member
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Designer, educator and longtime JETAANY contributing member Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken, 2003-06) joins co-hosts Zach Piper (Kochi-ken, 2001-04) and Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) to talk about his path to JET and since JET as well as his longtime role as JETAANY Webmaster and how he helped get JETwit started. Plus hear Leesean singing enka!…
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Ep 007 JETAA-sphere: Board of Advisors & 3.11
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Three members of the JETAA USA Board of Advisors--Monica Yuki (Saitama-ken, 2002-04), Jessyca Livingston, formerly Wilcox (Hokkaido, 2003-06) and James Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) join Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and special co-host Matt Gillam of CLAIR NY (aka the Japan Local Government Center) to talk about the JETAA USA Board of Advisor…
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Ep 006 JETAA-sphere: Ryan Hata (AJET, JETAANY, JETAA-I, JETwit)
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-ken, 2014-17) joins Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) to talk about the many hats he wears in the JETAA-sphere--from AJET to JETwit to JETAANY to JETAA International--and his passion for helping JETs find work opportunities and connect with each other and helping the JET alum community continue to grow stronger.…
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Ep 005 JETAA-sphere: Adam Lisbon, JETAA Rocky Mountain
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Former JETAA Rocky Mountain chapter president Adam Lisbon (Kobe-shi, 2004-07) joins Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Zach Piper (Kochi-ken, 2001-04) to talk about JETAA Rocky Mountain, his work as Japanese & Korean Studies Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado's Japanese-American history, and JET days of yore.…
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Ep 004 JETAA-sphere: Part 2 of 2 Matt Gillam & Bahia Simons-Lane
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Part 2: Matthew Gillam of CLAIR NY (aka the Japan Local Government Center) and Bahia Simons-Lane Gunma-ken, 2005-07), Director of USJETAA join Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Joe Moore (Saga-ken, 2010-13) about what CLAIR and USJETAA are, what they do, how they support JETAA USA, and how they each ended up in their current roles.…
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Ep 003 JETAA-sphere Part 1 of 2 Matt Gillam & Bahia Simons-Lane
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Matthew Gillam of CLAIR NY (aka the Japan Local Government Center) and Bahia Simons-Lane Gunma-ken, 2005-07), Director of USJETAA join Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Joe Moore (Saga-ken, 2010-13) about what CLAIR and USJETAA are, what they do, how they support JETAA USA, and how they each ended up in their current roles.…
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Ep 002 JETAA-sphere: Mari Rueter (JETAA Alaska President)
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JETAA Alaska President Mari Rueter (Tokushima-ken, 2009-14) visits the Lower 48 to educate co-hosts Zach Piper (Kochi-ken, 2001-04), Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94), and Joe Moore (Saga-ken, 2010-13) about the JET alum community and how they survive and thrive in the wilds of Alaska.By Steven Horowitz
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Zach Piper (Kochi-ken, 2001-04), Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94), and Joe Moore (Saga-ken, 2010-13) have a frank conversation about what the heck JETAA is, why it exists, what its components are and how they work.By Steven Horowitz
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Assign It To Me Podcast #46 Intro World Cup Prediction Recap - Germany over Argentina 1 - 0 Customer Service Call from Hell Google Barge Scrapped Articles Switching Back to Windows Windows Power User Tool List Topic State of the App State of the Stack Picks of the show: Vince: CSV Fingerprint Steven: CMDer & Mactype…
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Assign It To Me Podcast #45 Lionel Messi - FiveThirtyEight Intro World Cup FiveThirtyEightSports - Lionel Messi is Impossible Articles App Pricing 4K Monitors and TVs Topic State of the App Picks of the week: Vince: Tim’s Vermeer Steven: Seiki 4k HD MonitorsBy Steven Ng and Vince Iarusci
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Assign It To Me Podcast #44 Intro Cognos Analytics Seminar Vince Lombardi Time According to former Green Bay Packer great, Paul Hourning, there were two “times” when playing for coach Vince Lombardi. Regular time versus “Lombardi Time.” Regular time was what most people followed. Lombardi Time was always 15 minutes earlier. And it was adhered to by…
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Assign It To Me Podcast #43 Intro SQL Statements Running on Monster Computers Articles Microsoft Surface Mini debuts in May? French Employers ban email after work hours The Key to Success is..? Topic State of the App Picks of the week: Vince: A Space Based Energy Farm Steven: MdiscBy Steven Ng and Vince Iarusci
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Assign It To Me Podcast #42 Intro Google’s Phishing Scam World Science U Articles 2048 OneNote introduces new APIs Topic Malaysian Airlines MH370 Infographic Picks of the week: Vince: Spritz - Read a book in 90 minutes Steven: Motorola Moto G / 51By Steven Ng and Vince Iarusci
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Assign It To Me Podcast #41 Intro Olympics Horsewhipping - Pussy Riot in Sochi Whatsapp Main Topic Paypal - Eating your own dogfood Picks of the Week: Steven - StylusLabs Write Vince - World Science UBy Steven Ng and Vince Iarusci
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Assign It To Me Podcast #40 Intro Yahoo Email Hacked Superbowl Weekend Blog Posts How I lost my $50,000 Twitter Name Apple - Thirty Years of Mac Bill Gates Topic Grappling with overly complex Data Warehousing and Reporting solutions. Picks of the Week: Vince: Sony 4k Ultra Short Throw Projector Steven: Moom, f.lux…
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Assign It To Me Podcast #39 Intro Winter Storms - Not good for my electronics Iron Maiden uses piracy data for tour locations Soylent Green Topic Year In Review Tech News Gadgets and Hardware Software A Visit from our friend Varnac Picks of the Year: Vince: 3D Printing Electric Cars Steven: Rocksmith 2014 Microsoft Windows 8.1 when used on a touch …
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Assign It To Me Podcast #38 Intro Steven’s gripe with Apple’s Call Blocking Not a space pick but a moon belt Articles The Value of Content - I.M.H.O Amazon Unveils Futuristic Plan: Delivery by Drone Topic Building a Successful Product Picks of the week: Vince: Reinventing the Wheel Steven: Ultimate Ears HD4000 Headphones…
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Assign It To Me Podcast #37 Intro Our Crack Smoking Mayor Articles Coin - One card for al your credit cards Brandisty - Auto branding on request Topic What will we do after the app? We do services too. Picks of the week: Vince: David & Goliath - Malcolm Gladwell Steven: Rocksmith 2014By Steven Ng and Vince Iarusci
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Assign It To Me Podcast #36 Intro Google’s Secret Barge. Is it a… Advanced Data Centre Party Boat Retail Store Movember Articles Motorola announces Project Ara, an open source hardware project Amazing robot gymnast The making of the new Mac Pro workstation. This video is tech porn. Topic Off Line - My internet is dropping and it’s giving me the “sh…
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