'There is little point in getting adoption without profit sustainability or the converse.'Rediff.comHow do you assess the impact of an innovation? Consider which of these four innovations has made the greatest impact on mankind -- the invention of anaesthesia, the synthesis of urea fertiliser, the discovery of penicillin or Internet/e-mail. The answer depends on how greatly the innovation has been adopted and how much it has changed people's lives. Popular reportage considers metrics such as research and development staff employed, technology expenditure, revenue from new products and the number of patents obtained. Publicity amplifies the 'wow' factor through breathless accounts of individual genius.Do you know of the genius who invented the Internet/e-mail? You don't because there is a lineage from Leonard Kleinrock (1961), Ray Tomlinson (1971), Vincent Cerf (1973) to Tim Berners-Lee (1990). Had it not been for the sequential adaptations through this lineage, consumer adoption would … [Read more...] about What India’s start-up bosses need to know
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The Big Bang Theory actor Johnny Galecki and partner Alaina Meyer become parents to a baby boy
The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki is now a proud dad to a little baby boy. The actor announced the happy news on social media with an adorable picture of the little one. Galecki, 44, shared the news on Instagram. "With full and grateful hearts we welcome our beautiful son into this incredible world. Thank you for all of your love and support," the actor captioned a picture of him and Meyer holding hands of their newborn. View this post on Instagram With full and grateful hearts we welcome our beautiful son into this incredible world. Thank you for all of your love and support. ❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Johnny Galecki (@sanctionedjohnnygalecki) on Dec 4, 2019 at 11:35am PST This is the first baby for both Galecki and 22-year-old Meyer. The duo has been together for a year and went public with their romance in September 2018. After the 12-year run of Big Bang Theory got over, the actor announced the news of his girlfriend’s … [Read more...] about The Big Bang Theory actor Johnny Galecki and partner Alaina Meyer become parents to a baby boy
Outback footy clubs spending thousands to play in their local competitions
Email ABC Kimberley By Emily Jane Smith Posted April 28, 2018 07:47:14 Photo: Benedicta Pindan says the cost of running a remote football team is huge. (ABC Kimberley: Emily Jane Smith) Related Story: How AFL is bringing new opportunities for women in remote Kimberley Related Story: Meet the Aboriginal women kicking goals Map: Broome 6725 Remote communities in Western Australia are spending thousands of dollars to compete in local football competitions, but it will not stop them from playing.Some teams travel hours for weekend games in the Kimberley football leagues, and transport costs — including vehicle maintenance and fuel — run into hundreds of dollars each week.The weekly fuel bill for the Looma Eagles, the team from the Aboriginal community of Looma, is about $400.But Looma chairwoman Benedicta Pindan said quitting was not an option."We don't want it to stop," she said. "A lot of our people are stuck in a rut with drugs and alcohol."For some of … [Read more...] about Outback footy clubs spending thousands to play in their local competitions
‘Friends’ actor Ron Leibman passes away at 82
Los Angeles: Ron Leibman, an Emmy-winning actor who garnered a Tony for his work in Broadways "Angels in America" and played the father of Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel Green on "Friends", is no more. He was 82. Leibman died on Friday. Robert Attermann, CEO of Abrams Artists Agency, confirmed the news to variety.com. No further details were immediately available. Leibman, a native of New York, played Dr. Leonard Green on "Friends" as a no-nonsense father who gave grief to David Schwimmer's character Ross, the romantic interest of Rachel. He received an Emmy Award in 1979 for portraying a reformed convict who became a criminal attorney in the series "Kaz". Leibman won a Tony Award in 1993 for playing a fictional version of Roy Cohn in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches". Leibman broke into the entertainment business in 1956 on the soap opera "The Edge of Night" and made his movie debut in the 1970 comedy "Where's Poppa?", portraying the brother of George … [Read more...] about ‘Friends’ actor Ron Leibman passes away at 82
The Sarah Spiers evidence against Bradley Edwards in the Claremont serial killings trial
Email By Andrea Mayes Posted December 07, 2019 06:29:09 Photo: Sarah Spiers was allegedly murdered by Bradley Edwards, but no body has been found. (ABC News) Related Story: The last witness to ever see Sarah Spiers, and the first to notice her missing, recount a fateful night Related Story: Sarah, Jane and Ciara's names are known across Australia for the worst possible reason Related Story: When a Telstra driver gave Annabelle a lift near Claremont, she had a 'strong instinct to get out' Map: Perth 6000 The abrupt disappearance of 18-year-old Sarah Spiers from the Perth suburb of Claremont on a warm January night in 1996 has remained a mystery for nearly 24 years."Happy and chatty" on the day she disappeared, her mood was described as "not depressed or upset" by those closest to her this week at the trial of her alleged killer, Bradley Robert Edwards.On her last day alive, Ms Spiers had spent a relaxing Australia Day in the company of friends. The Claremont serial … [Read more...] about The Sarah Spiers evidence against Bradley Edwards in the Claremont serial killings trial
