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Topless Protesters Femen Get Arrested After Striking Their First Islamic State
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 14:01
Three Femen "sextremists" were arrested in Tunisia on Wednesday after the activist group's "first topless protest in an Islamic state" euronews reports. The women -- one German and two French -- were detained outside the...
Why Empathy Is The Force That Moves Business Forward
Forbes - 30 May 2013 19:26Corona brings Android devs a new in-app payment option via Fortumo
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 18:00
The payments system can be used by hooking up the new Corona plugin for payments, which will work with all Android app and game purchases, including Nook purchases -- something the Nook team has been excited about for mo...
Google will give companies 7 days to fix critical bugs before calling them out
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 23:52
Google will force a company's hand if it finds critical vulnerabilities in their systems by publishing the bugs publicly within seven days.
Say hello to the pure Android HTC One -- 'Nexus user experience' replaces Sense
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 18:07
Android fans, contain yourselves.
Twitter acquisition Crashlytics launches Android version to help developers build better apps
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 17:33
The company, which launched on iOS just over a year ago to "deobfuscate" application crashes, helps developers find what's happening when their mobile apps freeze or unexpectedly quit. Besides Twitter, companies like Squ...
Aereo's Internet TV service is so good it's scary
Boston - 30 May 2013 03:39
My favorite thing about network television is that I watch so little of it. It's like getting a few extra hours of life every week. But for those who can't get enough of the stuff, Boston just became a little more entert...
16 Brain Foods You Should Eat To Boost Productivity
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 23:54
The ingredients you eat enter your blood stream and flow to the brain, so inevitably, the way you think, focus and work is literally the food you eat. But you can increase this brain power by 20%, according to the World ...
Stocks rise as lackluster reports ease Fed concern
Boston - 30 May 2013 23:49
NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market rose Thursday after a pair of lackluster economic reports raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to boost the economy with its stimulus program.
Retired US Marine Writes Scathing Letter To Naval Academy About Women In Combat
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 22:39
It's been roughly four months since the Pentagon cleared women for combat roles. In that time, we've heard many arguments -- some say women already fight, while others say not quite like the way infantry does. Above all,...
INSTANT MBA: Look For These 3 Qualities In A Great Business Coach
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 21:49
Today's advice comes from Steve Pogorzelski, former President of Monster North America and current CEO of ClickFuel: "For entrepreneurs, the first step in finding a business coach who can help you become a more effective...
New coalition launching to campaign for higher health insurance payments for community and safety net hospitals in Massachusetts
Boston - 30 May 2013 03:47
A new coalition led by the state's biggest health care company and its largest health care union will be pressing for higher payments to community and safety-net hospitals, saying patient care is threatened by a widening...
Federal-Mogul Names Kevin Freeland As New Co-CEO
Forbes - 30 May 2013 01:18Cheap beers getting pricier
News Observer - 30 May 2013 23:57
Thirsty beachgoers and barbecuers will be paying more for their cheap beer this summer.
Feds dump NH firm's bid for Alcoa NC dams license
Boston - 30 May 2013 23:56
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Federal energy regulators on Thursday rejected a New Hampshire investment firm's bid to pose as a challenger to Alcoa Inc. for a new license to operate dams along one of North Carolina's largest riv...
Economic Growth Was Moderate in First Quarter
The New York Times - 30 May 2013 23:55
The modest pace was attributed to government cuts and slower stocking by businesses.
The Science of Sharing (and Oversharing)
Harvard Business Review - 30 May 2013 23:55
Jonah Berger, Wharton School professor and author of "Contagious: Why Things Catch On."
Kickstarter will now let your friends tell you your idea sucks with Project Preview
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 23:55Stocks Rise as Lackluster Reports Ease Fed Concern
Time - 30 May 2013 23:51
(NEW YORK) -- The stock market rose Thursday after a pair of lackluster economic reports raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to boost the economy with its stimulus program. Unemployment claims rose...
Despite Drone Transparency Push, White House Won't Comment On Big Strike In Afghanistan
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 23:47
The number two Taliban official in Pakistan is dead, the Pakistani Taliban has confirmed, along with six others, likely at the hands of an American drone. This just days after President Obama pledged to scale back his co...
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Past Spelling Bee Champions
Business Insider - 30 May 2013 23:46
You obviously have to be pretty bright and extremely dedicated to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But does that lead to future success? For the most part, yes. Among the winners, there are lots of graduates of top...
Google wants you to make 'smart choices' when it comes to food
Venture Beat - 30 May 2013 23:06
Google today announced the addition of nutrition information for more than 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats, and meals to its search results.