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IT'S THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY: Here Are 19 Famous 'Quotes' That He Never Actually Said
Business Insider - 13 Apr 2014 17:00
Many of the "quotes" frequently attributed to Thomas Jefferson — the third president of the U.S. — are total nonsense. The good people at Monticello have pored through T.J.'s writings to try to demonstrate that a l...
India becomes net steel exporter after 6 years
livemint.com - 13 Apr 2014 08:02
Total steel exports by India during the last fiscal stood at 5.59 MT, as against imports of 5.44 MT, a report said
Check Out Beijing's Forbidden City Before It Starts Limiting Visitors [PHOTOS]
Business Insider - 13 Apr 2014 21:44
Soon, China will begin limiting how many tourists can visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. The former Imperial Palace sees about 7 million visitors each year, and officials think that's just too many people. Worried ...
Cell Block Tax Prep? Inmate Re-Arrested Doing Phony Returns
Forbes - 13 Apr 2014 04:49
Don't Use Someone Behind Bars to Do Your Taxes.
How To Land A Big Promotion
Forbes - 13 Apr 2014 16:00
Moving up in responsibility requires figuring out how you can be the most helpful to the company's goals. Here are a few tips to land your dream promotion.
Marquez sets pace at GP of Americas
CNN - 13 Apr 2014 00:31
Marc Marquez barely held off the legendary Valentino Rossi in a nail-biting conclusion to the opening race of the 2014 MotoGP season in Qatar but judging by his performances this weekend the second race in Texas won't be...
While heroin epidemic rages, Bain seeks profit in drug treatment centers
Boston - 13 Apr 2014 02:04
The clinic parking lot is jammed on a Monday morning at 10:30. Inside the bustling waiting room, patients talk to staff and wait their turn at the medicine window. A young blond woman fights off sleep, slumping against a...
Congress keeps small business in limbo again waiting on tax break votes
News Observer - 13 Apr 2014 02:00
The deductions are a big deal for small companies, saving them thousands or even millions of dollars on capital investments. But because Congress decides every year how big the deductions…
Someone wake up the IMF. It's sleepwalking into another global economic catastrophe
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2014 01:04
Banks, governments and households still have huge debts. A vast savings glut has been invested in funds linked to junk bonds. There's no easy way out
Ga. parents: GM knew of defect in daughter's car
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2014 00:46
Parents of a Georgia teenager who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2009 car crash say General Motors knew of a defect in her car but took steps to conceal it.
Shooting in Kansas City
TPM - 13 Apr 2014 23:57
Three dead, one critically wounded in shooting at Jewish Community Center in Kansas City.
OK, lobbyists: Google spends millions to sway politicians, think tanks
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2014 23:57
Google shelled out $18.2 million on lobbying in the U.S. in 2012, more than all other companies except GE, according to a new report from the Washington Post.
No Budget for Raises? Try These Ten Salary-Increase Alternatives
Forbes - 13 Apr 2014 21:40
Cash is king, there's no doubt about it. But not every business is in a position to grant the six- and eight-percent salary increases many of remember from not so long ago. Turnover is an issue again, and pay is always s...
Tensions over money flows bode poorly for global economy
Reuters - 13 Apr 2014 07:11
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NSC backs disclosing software vulnerabilities
News Observer - 13 Apr 2014 02:27
Disclosing vulnerabilities in commercial and open source software is in the national interest and shouldn't be withheld from the public unless there is a clear national security or law enforcement…
High Frequency Trading Marks High Water of Financial Corruption
The Huffington Post - 13 Apr 2014 01:36
When a person or firm makes too much money for too long, it turns heads. And so it was with Steven A. Cohen. Year after year, Cohen's firm, SAC Capital, beat the Street. Big bets, the theory went. Others were not so sure...
Paul Myners left Co-op after board accused him of damaging brand
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2014 01:06
New head confronted at board meeting over interview in which he said Co-op's reputation for being democratic was a myth
Tesco pays the full price for failure to offer discounts
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2014 01:05
Dissatisfaction among investors and analysts is growing as the once dominant British supermarket sinks lower
ECB may inject more money into weaker eurozone nations
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2014 00:58
Bank chief Mario Draghi under pressure to peg back the strength of the euro to boost struggling economies
Opportunity, Not Necessity, Drives More U.S. Startups
Forbes - 13 Apr 2014 23:07
Recessions tend to drive people to entrepreneurship. Those who might never consider starting a business will do so if they can't get a job.
Manny Pacquiao's $20M Victory Over Bradley Is Big Win For IRS Too
Forbes - 13 Apr 2014 22:02
Manny Pacquiao's Big Win Over Timothy Bradley in Vegas Means $20 Million, and IRS Will Get a Huge Piece.
Two-factor authentication: A good first step after Heartbleed
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2014 21:29
Typing in a code from a text message or a key fob could prevent malicious types from getting access to sensitive information. Box and others are encouraging its use following Heartbleed.