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New 'LeBroning' Meme Makes Fun Of Lebron James Flopping
Business Insider - 15 Jan 2014 23:52
Miami Heat forward LeBron James flops have become a meme known as "LeBroning." The meme is made up a of bunch of videos where teenagers pretend to get knocked over by people walking by them. Here are some of the best vid...
This Video Shot With A Drone And A GoPro May Be The Most Incredible Surf Video Yet
Business Insider - 15 Jan 2014 06:15
The "Pipeline" on Hawaii's North Shore is world renowned for its incredibly large and often dangerous waves, and a new video from aerial photographer Eric Sterman shows the area in all its glory. Sterman attached a GoPro...
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The Most Famous Olympic Figure Skaters Of All Time
Business Insider - 15 Jan 2014 22:52
During the two weeks of the Winter Olympics, female figure skaters are the most famous people in the world. From the early days of Peggy Fleming, to the Harding-Kerrigan scandal, to America's sweethearts Michelle Kwan an...
President Obama's Miracle Market - and Why Wall Street Forecasters Blew Their 2013 Predictions
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 19:22
Wall Street completely missed forecasting the 30% market growth in 2013. Why? Will Obama's "Miracle Market" continue?
Third-Ranked Tennis Player David Ferrer Is Insanely Ripped
Business Insider - 15 Jan 2014 16:32
Goodness, David Ferrer is even more ripped than usual at the Australian Open this year. With multiple players succumbing to the 108-degree heat in Melbourne, anyone who's going to make it deep in this year's tournament h...
Marketing To-Do List: 2014 is Flying By -- What Progress Can You Report?
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:30
Small business confidence is growing, which means they will be loosening their purse strings to fund expansion plans in 2014. You will need to keep pace if you want to expand your own business. Start today to list all yo...
Amgen Boasts Growth And Consistent Cash Flow
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:12
Few companies generate cash flow as effectively and consistently as Amgen.
Wonkblog: Republicans are still trying to save traditional lightbulbs. It likely won't work.
Washington Post - 15 Jan 2014 19:36
Another day, another fight over... lightbulbs. Yes, lightbulbs. Back in 2007, Democrats in Congress passed a bill to increase the energy efficiency of the most common types of lightbulbs in the United States. This was of...
Fool's Picks Stand Out
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 19:04
Just as some of the financial press was starting to talk about a correction, the market responded with powerful gains. Last week's analysis of the daily technical studies suggested that it would take several consecutive ...
2 years probation for Beanie Babies founder
Chicago Tribune - 15 Jan 2014 08:00This Beautiful Washington House Could Withstand A Tsunami
Business Insider - 15 Jan 2014 01:33
The Tsunami House in Camano Island, Washington looks beautiful, but that's not what makes it special. "This home was designed with the most stringent disaster FEMA building codes and it's incredibly safe," said architec...
Stocks to Watch: Citi, Goldman Sachs, Intel are stocks to watch
Market Watch - 15 Jan 2014 23:57
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Intel.
In Business, Transparency Wins
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:34
We are on the cusp of a new era, one where success in business will be driven by how open and connected companies are with their customers. Today, successful companies are more transparent than ever. Learn how they are h...
3 Simple Ways To Get Free PR For Your Startup
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 23:20
Whether you are launching a new company or just a new feature for your startup, good PR can help build your reputation and customer base in a cost-effective way. Larger companies have the luxury of hiring PR firms to hel...
Telepresence Robot Beam+ Targets Consumers, Slashing Price To $1,000 From $16,000
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:48
Startup Suitable Technologies is marketing its roving device to business travelers who want to drive around their homes and interact with loved ones.
How Nu Skin And Starbucks Can Fix Their China Problem
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 22:12
Nu Skin (NYSE:NUS) seems to have a serious problem in China, according to a story published in TheStreet on Wednesday. State media aren't happy with the way the company operates, claiming they have found instances of mis...
Are Your Non-Marketing Departments Making These Common Marketing Mistakes?
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:56
Could your company's non-marketing departments be negatively impacting your marketing efforts?
How You Can Deliver Great Customer Service-For Free
Nibletz - 15 Jan 2014 21:55
This infographic shows the importance of connecting with your customers--and some free ways to do it.
How IIT Gandhinagar Is Disrupting Higher Education In India
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:15
In late December, I had the chance to visit with one of the newest Indian Institutes of Technology - in Gandhinagar, in the state of Gujarat, India. This latest addition to the IIT franchise was launched four years a...
"Risk Masters" Chart Course for Developing Risk Capabilities
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 21:01
As a corporate discipline, risk management has captured the attention of senior management. Accenture's 2013 Global Risk Management Study - an in-depth analysis based on interviews with risk professionals from 446 comp...
Out-Of-Balance: Basic Flaws In The Brady System
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 20:53
In recent years, the repeated, notable failures of the Brady disclosure regime by which prosecutors are required to produce evidence favorable to the accused in criminal cases have led to a cascade of criticism and growi...
Asimov's Vision Of 2014 And A Legacy Of Looking Forward
Forbes - 15 Jan 2014 20:52
From ancient mythology to the time of Leonardo di Vinci and Nostradamus through Jules Verne and H.G. Welles and the science fiction genre that they essentially invented, humanity has long dreamed of (and tried to predict...