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"In an exclusive preview of his book The Stuff of Thought, Steven Pinker looks at language and how it expresses what goes on in our minds -- and how the words we choose communicate much more than we realize.

"As a research scientist at Google, Margaret Mitchell helps develop computers that can communicate about what they see and understand.

"The other day at my health club I asked an employee what time the bank parking lot was available for club members' use.

"Amazon Go is being called the grocery store of the future, where lines and cashiers don't exist.

"This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.

"Do you think you are a punctuation pro?

"The shoulder-shrugging reply “Whatever” continues to annoy Americans more than other words or phrases, but “fake news” is coming on strong.

Watch the YouTube video by Diane DiResta.

"Branson Centre entrepreneur Yanique Grant explores the relationship between language, culture and business success.

"Doesn’t language simply describe the world of business, or does it do more – does the language we use actually shape business?

"We've heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam -- and that protectionism is the best way forward.

"Psychologist Susan David [photo, left] shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness.

"How smart can our machines make us?

"Can you guess which one it is?

Follow these simple tips to get the most from your next brainstorming session.

Free writing can be a great way to come up with material for a writing project and to get more comfortable with the process of writing.

Etiquette expert Barbara Pachter offers tips to help you get comfortable at business lunches and dinners.

"Here's how to hit it out of the park without any work experience or internships.

"While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a word is commonly used, some popular uses are just plain wrong.

"There's no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common.

"Poor punctuation: all rules and no play.

"You've got a smartwatch on your wrist, Siri in your palm, and emails notifications popping up on your computer screen all day long.

"Financial stability can put you on the right path.

"When you write business material, you do not just share your ideas and thoughts.