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GQ: Have You Heard The One About President Joe Biden?
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 16:04
This story appeared in the August issue of GQ, availible on July 23, 2013. Head over to GQ to see more News & Politics coverage. ยทยทยท "Keep going straight here," Joe Biden says. We've been at this for hours, climbing i...
Local News Reporter Accidentally Draws A Penis On Traffic Map
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 20:55
Michigan's WJRT reporter, Siobhan Riley, made a bit of a blunder recently while reporting on construction traffic zones. Little did Riley know that her subconscious drew a penis on the touchscreen and now she will become...
Twitter And LinkedIn Are Expanding Their Ad Offerings [THE BRIEF]
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 15:11
Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to know today: Yesterday LinkedIn announced its ad business is growing. The platform just launched a Sponsored Updates feature that appears in members' newsfeeds both on desktop...
These Photos Of A Man Falling Through Space Are Straight Out Of 'The Matrix'
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 23:19
Brad Hammonds has become something of a Flickr celebrity for "Falling Through Space," a series of photos that show him falling through the air in precarious poses. Hammonds is an expat who lives in the Czech Republic and...
NY Man Gets 8-25 Years for $5M Scratchoff Scam
ABC News - 24 Jul 2013 17:30
Ten months ago, Andy Ashkar, was receiving congratulatory calls after news spread that he and his brother claimed a $5 million lottery prize, six years after the winning numbers were announced. This week, Ashkar is behin...
Upstate NY hospital administrator admits fraud
Miami Herald - 24 Jul 2013 09:10
The former administrator of an upstate New York anesthesiology department has admitted steering millions of dollars in illicit payments to herself and two doctors.
Dell shareholders convene again to vote on founder's buyout offer
Reuters - 24 Jul 2013 07:04
ROUND ROCK, Texas
News Summary: WellPoint's 2Q profit soars 24 pct
Miami Herald - 24 Jul 2013 20:02
BIG GROWTH: WellPoint said Wednesday that it earned $800.1 million, or $2.64 per share, in the second quarter. That's up about 24 percent from $643.6 million, or $1.94 per share, a year ago. Operating revenue soared 16 p...
Jane Austen to grace Bank of England 10-pound note
News Observer - 24 Jul 2013 16:39
Jane Austen will become the new face on England's 10-pound notes -- a sign that there is plenty of pride and little prejudice against women on the country's currency.
New Apple slogan: We are enterprise grade
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2013 00:35
How the times have changed. Apple is the new enterprise.
Walmart Labs buys Torbit to make sites faster across all devices
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2013 19:41
Walmart Labs purchased website optimizer Torbit today, one of many tech acquisitions the company has made in the last year.
RBI's rupee rescue mission may hurt government
livemint.com - 24 Jul 2013 18:51
Government faced with sudden rise in borrowing costs as RBI sells short-term treasury bills at double-digit yield
How to Fix the Bad Employee Syndrome
Harvard Business Review - 24 Jul 2013 15:00
It's about educating the bosses -- and about persistence.
Report raises concerns about U.S. housing aid program
Reuters - 24 Jul 2013 06:07
WASHINGTON
Apple's margins, China sales take shine off quarterly results
Reuters - 24 Jul 2013 05:40
SAN FRANCISCO
Train derails in Spain, dozens feared dead
Boston - 24 Jul 2013 23:59
MADRID (AP) -- A train derailed in northwestern Spain on Wednesday night, toppling passenger cars on their sides and leaving at least one torn open as smoke rose into the air. Dozens were feared dead, with possibly even ...
After fires, cruise line execs answer questions
News Observer - 24 Jul 2013 23:58
The presidents of Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International defended their industry and their practices to senators Wednesday following two recent high-profile fires that damaged ships.
Jared Bernstein: The President's Economics Speech, First Impressions
The Huffington Post - 24 Jul 2013 23:55HOUSE OF THE DAY: Richard Gere Lists His Hamptons Mansion For An Insane $65 Million
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 23:54
Real estate blog Curbed Hamptons is reporting that Richard Gere has listed his North Haven home for a whopping $65 million. The 6.3-acre estate, known as Strongheart Manor ,was built in 1902, and comes with two guest hou...
Photos: 8 Splurges For Your Dog
ABC News - 24 Jul 2013 23:53
Products to coddle your favorite canine.
Chromecast first look: Less elegant than the press photos, but whaddya want for $35?
Venture Beat - 24 Jul 2013 23:52
We got our hands on Google's new $35 media adapter that plugs into a TV and lets you stream video from your phone or laptop. Here's a photo gallery with our notes.
Chick-Fil-A Is Testing Three New Menu Items And They Look Awesome
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2013 23:34
We recently got word that Chick-fil-A was testing new breakfast items that included the likes of a "Maple Waffle" and a "Cinnamon Biscuit Roll." Only a few select locations around the country are offering these test item...