Ned Smith
Latest articles by Ned Smith
Reform Has Done Little to Change Americans' Feelings About Healthcare System
By Ned Smith published
Dissatisfaction with the American health-care system remains widespread.

How Much Do Most Kids Get For Allowance?
By Ned Smith published
It can pay to be a kid.

Technology Keeps Americans Up at Night
By Ned Smith published
Using a cellphone or computer before bedtime may leave you counting sheep instead.

Scientists Learn How to Turn Innovations into Jobs
By Ned Smith published
They face the same dilemma alchemists faced centuries ago

The Surprising Quality That Makes a Great Boss
By Ned Smith published
You may not be surprised to find out the one thing your boss could do to be a better or leader, but your boss will.
Touch Screens That Touch Back: Feeling in the Future
By Ned Smith published
Are these the touch screens of tomorrow?
How to Turn Your Tech Dreams Into Business Reality
By Ned Smith published
The National Science Foundation has programs in place to help turn dreams into business reality.
Few Small Business Owners Likely to Drop Health Insurance
By Ned Smith published
Few Small Business Owners Likely to Drop Health Insurance

What's Net Neutrality, and Why Should You Care?
By Ned Smith published
Net Neutrality was one of the big issues discussed during the mid-term elections, but what is it? Life's Little Mysteries explains how legislation against it could change how you use the Internet.
What Net Neutrality Means for Small Business
By Ned Smith published
Until now, net neutrality has ensured that as long as you could meet your customers’ needs, no one could tell the difference between you and your behemoth competitors.
Feeling Powerless Can Increase Consumer Spending
By Ned Smith published
Customers' feelings of empowerment have a more nuanced impact on how much they choose to spend.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Reigns Supreme in America
By Ned Smith published
A new study finds that Americans are far more likely than Europeans or Chinese to possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

Electric Vehicles Face Charging Challenges
By Ned Smith published
The plug-in Chevrolet Volt are slated to take to the road later this year, but how will owners of these next-generation vehicles recharge?
Solar-Powered UAV Can Stay Aloft for Years
By Ned Smith published
Can it replace satellites?
Americans Want Environmentally Sustainable Businesses
By Ned Smith published
Americans believe that U.S. business leaders must understand how to manage business in an environmentally sustainable manner to remain globally competitive.
Consumers Will Pay More For Products They Can Touch
By Ned Smith published
Pictures are not enough to increase consumers' desire to buy.
Labor Day Is No Vacation for a Growing Number of Workers
By Ned Smith published
Hourly employees might not have that luxury of relaxing on labor day.

Sneaky New Virus Removes Your Antivirus Protection
By Ned Smith published
A new breed of malicious malware program tricks users into uninstalling the legitimate antivirus.

iPad Goes 9-to-5 as a Valuable Business Tool
By Ned Smith published
It didn’t take small business owners long to embrace the iPad and make room for it at the table.
New Supersonic Passenger Jet Set for Takeoff
By Ned Smith published
The Aerion SBJ will be able to carry a dozen passengers at speeds of up to Mach 1.5 for more than 4,000 miles.

Virtual Government (vGov) Aims to Improve National Security
By Ned Smith published
vGov is a virtual world that will function much like a secure "Second Life" for government agencies.
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