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Scarlett Johansson's 'Lucy' Contains A Darker Version Of The Sexy Opening From 'Lost In Translation'
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 11:09
Scarlett Johansson's breakout adult role was 2003's "Lost In Translation," which opens with a long shot of the then-18-year-old actress's butt in pink panties as she lies on her side. The image is more than just sexy. A...
Aiming Financial Weapons From Treasury War Room
The New York Times - 4 Jun 2014 05:08
As the financial sanctions that the United States imposes on foreign governments have become vastly more sophisticated, the Obama administration has deployed them more and more often.
This Tumblr Flawlessly Shows The Journey Of Having Your Startup Bought
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 04:17
Our Incredible Journey exists for one reason: to take "incredibly excited" announcements from web startups and highlight their awful, sad sides. The Tumblr blog, which began in February 2013, is entirely based on the ann...
Apple Is Going To Start Displaying App Icons On The iPhone's Lock Screen Based On Where You Are
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 02:09Amazon's 3D Smartphone Is Coming June 18 (AMZN)
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 22:11
Amazon is holding a product announcement on June 18. It's probably for the long-rumored Amazon smartphone. Amazon posted a video to YouTube that teases the device. The video shows a bunch of people moving their heads aro...
That Awesome Idea Is Probably Not Worth As Much As You Think
Forbes - 4 Jun 2014 04:22
When I was building my first startup I believed that my idea was at the very least 50% of the value of my company, and so I acted accordingly. I was careful to keep it a secret, I protected it, and I held firmly to the i...
Disruptive Technologies that Will Impact Us the Most in the Next Decade
The Huffington Post - 4 Jun 2014 23:24
As a technology futurist and innovation expert, I'm often asked, "Which technologies do you think will have the biggest impact on humankind over the next decade?" When answering this question, it's important to note that...
Native Venture Capitalist Returns to Restive Region
Forbes - 4 Jun 2014 23:03
Even a restive region in China needs a venture capitalist, and Kudret Yakup knows the language.
The 25 Most Influential Musicians Under 25
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 19:33
Avicii is the most influential artist under 25, according to a new ranking from Spotify. The streaming service announced the top 25 musicians under 25 Wednesday morning which includes the "Wake Me Up" singer, Taylor Swi...
Recent College Grads Are Flocking To These Cities, According To LinkedIn
The Huffington Post - 4 Jun 2014 17:16U.S. private hiring slows, but services sector expands
Reuters - 4 Jun 2014 17:08
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How About Cutting Attorneys' Fees From The Next NFL Concussion Settlement?
Forbes - 4 Jun 2014 16:37
Another lawsuit has been filed by former NFL players against the NFL for uncompensated concussion-related injuries. It’s time to step back from this one and view where we are to date. The largest such suit started with...
Fed may shun global risk rules banks spent billions to meet
Reuters - 4 Jun 2014 07:09
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A programmer's view of Apple's new Swift language
Venture Beat - 4 Jun 2014 05:54
Software engineer Sam Soffes gives us his hands-on first impression of Swift and why it's better than Objective-C.
A $15/hour minimnum wage?
CNN - 4 Jun 2014 05:33
CNN's Alison Kosik reports on Seattle's city council unanimously voting to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Quiksilver shares take a big dive due to discounting
New York Post - 4 Jun 2014 05:19
Major bummer to be a Quiksilver investor. Shares of the surf-and-skate retailer totally wiped out Tuesday, losing more than 40 percent of their value after the company revealed seriously lame...
Goldman Sachs chief: I'm here to stay
New York Post - 4 Jun 2014 04:08
The Blankfein era has no end in sight. Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein said Tuesday that he "can never imagine leaving" his position atop the bank. "I love what I...
For The iWatch, Apple Must Think Small (AAPL)
Business Insider - 4 Jun 2014 23:58
New technologies don’t become popular with the masses unless they’re sexy. And that’s exactly the obstacle that smartwatch makers — including Apple, which will reportedly release its own entrant later this year �...
Here's what the chief game man expects to see at gaming's E3 mega-show
Venture Beat - 4 Jun 2014 23:30
Video game's biggest trade show starts on June 9.
Amazon teases mysterious 3D device unveiling this month
Venture Beat - 4 Jun 2014 23:25
Amazon today announced that it will unveil a “new device” on June 18th. Alongside the announcement, Amazon shared a teaser video which seemingly back up past rumors that Amazon is developing 3D hardware. “It moved ...
NextPrinciples launches new social media-focused marketing automation system
Venture Beat - 4 Jun 2014 23:21
Startup NextPrinciples is launching an enterprise-focused social media marketing automation system today. The company says it integrates elements of social, automation, demand generation, and CRM in one tool. It’s an i...
Computer graphics geeks, this one's for you: Pixar will release its animation software for free
Venture Beat - 4 Jun 2014 22:54
Pixar, the animated movie company behind movies such as Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, and many more, is releasing a magical gift of software to the masses. This August, the company will release a free version of its ...