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Russian TV Anchor Fired After Coming Out As Gay Live On The Air
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2013 01:39
Russian TV personality Anton Krasovsky shocked people in his studio and the viewing audience earlier this year after coming out of the closet live on the air, CBS News reports. The 37-year-old Krasovsky, then editor-in-c...
VIDEO: Egypt clashes raise energy fears
BBC - 15 Aug 2013 04:03
There are concerns that further instability in Egypt could affect the Suez Canal, which is a crucial trade route for Asia and transports oil from the Middle East.
Dell Profits Plunge With PC Revenue Shrinking
Forbes - 15 Aug 2013 22:50Raymond J. Learsy: Banker Lies and Misrepresentation-The Present and Lessons From the Past
The Huffington Post - 15 Aug 2013 10:46
Yesterday US prosecutors accused two low level JPMorgan executives with criminal charges of wire fraud and falsifying regulatory filings of risky and complex credit derivatives...
CHART OF THE DAY: When Will People Actually Use Android Tablets? (GOOG, AAPL)
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2013 23:57
Apple CEO Tim Cook likes to make fun of Android tablets. He says that despite all the Android-based tablets that are flooding the market, services that measure web-usage show no one is really using Android tablets. On th...
11 Great Accessories For Running Outdoors In The Summer
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2013 20:00
As America bakes in the August sun, outdoor runners are opting to stay in their air-conditioned homes. But with a new report showing that exercise can change the way our bodies store fat, it's more important than ever to...
The World's Highest-Paid DJs 2013
Forbes - 15 Aug 2013 17:03
Just a few years removed from bagging groceries in Scotland, Calvin Harris is now the world's highest-paid DJ. He leads a cast of musicians collecting six-figure nightly checks for performing at nightspots from Las Vegas...
Photos: Warren Buffett See's Candies Tour Sold for $156,000
ABC News - 15 Aug 2013 15:16
The winning bid in the auction to meet Warren Buffett at See's Candies factory in Los Angeles was $156,000. Engineer and business owner Jack Staub placed the winning bid on Aug. 13 at Charitybuzz.com. The Creative Artist...
ITI may soon get ` 4,100 cr revival package from govt
livemint.com - 15 Aug 2013 18:35
Telecom dept has almost finalized the note on the revival package and will send it to CCEA for a final decision
Check Out What Economy-Class Flying Looked Like In The 1970s
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2013 16:51
Everyone's always whining about how flying sucks now compared to the way it used to be. Judging from the photo below, they might have a point. This photo was tweeted this morning by Soren Dragsbaek Holm. It's reportedly ...
Profit from the German housing boom
MoneyWeek - 15 Aug 2013 14:00
German house prices have finally started to rise, and housebuilders and furniture makers are set to benefit. Matthew Partridge tips six of the best shares to buy now. The post Profit from the German housing boom was firs...
Indonesia faces a critical election
MoneyWeek - 15 Aug 2013 13:00
Indonesians are heading to the polls next year in an election viewed as decisive for the country's stability. The post Indonesia faces a critical election was first published on MoneyWeek.
Hult Prize accelerator preps competitors for $1m
Boston - 15 Aug 2013 04:32
Social entrepreneurship is the new "it" thing at business schools around the globe, partially due to the Hult International Business School's annual challenge. The victorious team gets $1 million for its endeavor and, a ...
Ex-Vitesse execs plead guilty in backdating-related case
Reuters - 15 Aug 2013 21:14
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After coffee boom, could tea's time be next?
NBC News - 15 Aug 2013 18:05
Is tea the new coffee?Tea may be the world's most consumed beverage in terms of volume, but as far as retail sales go, it still falls short of coffee and carbonated sodas.The world consumed a whopping 290 billion liters ...
Warnings of slower sales sends US stocks lower
Miami Herald - 15 Aug 2013 18:01
Stocks are sharply lower in midday trading after disappointing news from two companies in the Dow Jones industrial average.
Will The Charges Against JPMorgan's Former Traders Help Reform Wall Street?
Forbes - 15 Aug 2013 17:49Toys R Us Announces Exclusive Crystal 'Disney Infinity' Figure Range
Forbes - 15 Aug 2013 12:00Russia accused of trade war against Ukraine
Miami Herald - 15 Aug 2013 11:51
Ukrainian politicians are accusing Russia of waging a trade war as a way to pressure the country against signing a cooperation pact with the European Union.
Retail sales data better than expected as UK economy enjoys summer bounce
The Guardian - 15 Aug 2013 11:34
Retail sales grew by 1.1% as shoppers stocked up on shorts and sun cream during warmest July for seven years Britain's shoppers stocked up on shorts and sun cream during the warmest July for seven years, helping to boost...
Interest rates won't stay this low
MoneyWeek - 15 Aug 2013 11:28
Given the spin the government puts on inflation data, a sooner-than-expected rise in the bank rate will catch many off-guard, says Merryn Somerset Webb. The post Interest rates won't stay this low was first published on ...
5 Reasons Why Competition Is Good For Your Business
Forbes - 15 Aug 2013 21:16
Competition exists in every field, and, believe it or not, can actually be good for your venture.