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Amazon’s newest euphemism for overworked employees is ‘industrial athlete’

The Verge

Amazon tells its warehouse employees to think of themselves not as overworked cogs in an enormous, soul-crushing machine, but as “industrial athletes,” and to prepare their bodies for that experience like someone training for a sporting event, according to a pamphlet obtained by Motherboard.

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Here’s why Amazon relaxed its marijuana standards, according to industry experts and lawyers

GeekWire

We will no longer include marijuana in our comprehensive drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation…” But cannabis industry experts along with attorneys who handle workplace issues believe there is something deeper afoot. Should the existing cannabis industry be concerned?

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Hackathons vs Conference: Which One Works The Best for Blockchain Industry?

Hacker Earth

One of the most widely used programming languages in the world, C++ is about 4 decades old. In comparison, Blockchain tech only arrived at the scene sometime in 2008, and is still considered comparatively ‘new’. Let’s understand everything about hackathons vs conference, and how a Blockchain hackathon can be fruitful for your industry.

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Cloud File Data Storage Consolidation and Economic Comparison Model #blogtobertech

Storage IO Blog

Cloud File Data Storage Consolidation and Economic Comparison Model #blogtobertech The following is a new Industry Trends Perspective White Paper Report titled Cloud File Data Storage Consolidation and Economic Comparison Model.

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A comprehensive comparison of RPA and ML

Dataconomy

In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between RPA and ML and examine their potential use cases in various industries. RPA tools can be programmed to interact with various systems, such as web applications, databases, and desktop applications.

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Seattle tech leaders lament departure of Techstars but remain bullish on new opportunities

GeekWire

The tenth Techstars Seattle cohort gathers after Demo Day in 2019 at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry. That’s a question on our minds in the immediate aftermath of the surprising news this week from Techstars to shut down its Seattle program. GeekWire File Photo / Taylor Soper) Techstars Seattle is done.

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A comprehensive comparison of RPA and ML

Dataconomy

In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between RPA and ML and examine their potential use cases in various industries. RPA tools can be programmed to interact with various systems, such as web applications, databases, and desktop applications.