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75 Contronyms (Words with Contradictory Meanings)

The English language includes an interesting category of words and phrases called contronyms (also spelled contranyms, or referred to as autoantonyms) — terms that, depending on context, can have opposite or contradictory meanings. When you use these words, be sure the context clearly identifies which meaning is intended: 1. Apology: A statement of contrition for an […]

Meet the Top 10 Startups Racing to Remake the Auto Industry

If you worked for a startup in the 1990s, chances were you were figuring out how to make money on the brand spankin’ new World Wide Web. Leap forward 10 years, and the typical startup was all about apps on your smartphone, to do everything from touching up selfies, to booking flights, to getting your laundry […]

Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain

We are starting to see announcments about Blockchain in all sorts of business. Here’s another one. The difference this time is scope of supply chains. We know that every product combines mining, refining of raw materials, manufacturing of sub-assemblies, transportation, assembly and distribution.  The final product you receive may contain parts from a dozen countries […]