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This Interview Question From Elon Musk Is Absolute Genius | Inc.com

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https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/this-interview-question-from-elon-musk-is-absolute-genius.html This Interview Question From Elon Musk Is Absolute Genius Musk's question may seem ordinary on the surface, but it's anything but. Here are four reasons why. Elon Musk.  Getty Images Justine Musk, who was married to tech visionary CEO Elon Musk for almost a decade, once shared a fascinating insight into the mind of her former beau--and how he hires employees.  "When Elon and I would travel, and we had to fill out those forms at customs that wanted to know your occupation, Elon never wrote down 'CEO,' 'King of the World,' or 'studly international playboy,'" relates Justine.  Yes, in his heart of hearts, famous CEO and tech visionary Elon Musk has long preferred to see himself not as a great business leader or a man of wealth.  He sees himself as a problem solver. Article continues after sponsored content Your Next Move Sponsored conte...

REU Site: Sustainable Groundwater Resources

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https://reu-water.org/ Welcome to the Sustainable Groundwater REU San Francisco State University (SFSU) and the California State University (CSU) system offers a 9-week REU across California. Students collaborate with research mentors at host CSU campuses to develop projects that address groundwater and surface water sustainability. About the REU Program Highlights Individual research projects. $5,400 stipend. Weekly career development workshop. May include travel and housing support. Click here to learn more . 2021 Application The 2021 REU Site: Sustainable Groundwater Resources application is now available and due March 1, 2021. Click here for more information about applications . Research Mentors & Projects Students are paired with a Research Mentor from one of over 10 CSU campuses. Click here to learn more about the Research Mentors and projects.

Turning video off during Zoom calls found to lower emissions by 96 per cent | E&T Magazine

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https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2021/01/turning-video-off-during-zoom-calls-found-to-lower-emissions-by-96-per-cent/?MessageRunDetailID=4151965158&PostID=24391355&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io Turning video off during Zoom calls found to lower emissions by 96 per cent E&T editorial staff Friday, January 15, 2021 While the Covid-19 pandemic has driven a significant shift to remote working and more home entertainment, these activities still cause a significant environmental impact due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world. Just one hour of videoconferencing or streaming, for example, can emit up to 1,000g of carbon dioxide; require up to 12 litres of water and demand a land area adding up to approximately the size of an iPad Mini, according to researchers from MIT, Purdue and Yale University. In comparison, a gallon of gasoline burned from a car emits around 8,887g. The study found that leaving your camera off ...