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The Wall Street Decathlon
CNN - 24 Jun 2014 04:09
Crowning Wall street's top athlete and raising funds for pediatric cancer. Maggie Lake meets two participants.
Here's Why Some Nazis Enjoyed Their Freedom In The US After World War II
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 22:11
Although nearly 70 years have passed since the end of World War II, suspected Nazis are still being brought to justice. One of those suspects, 89-year-old Johann Breyer, of Philadelphia, was arrested last week for alleg...
The New Anti-Smoking Ads Are Surprisingly Powerful
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 16:19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their new anti-smoking ads online June 24, and they are almost impossible to ignore. The ads, which encourage people to quit smoking, feature former smokers talking...
This Chart Shows How ISIS Might Threaten Places Beyond Iraq And Syria
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 23:00
As jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) takes over vast stretches of Iraq and Syria, policymakers everywhere are wondering whether their countries are at risk. One possible guide to gauging ISIS's p...
Kim Kardashian Weighs In On Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott
The Huffington Post - 24 Jun 2014 16:58The 12 Hottest Startups In Africa
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 03:30
Startups in Silicon Valley usually get all the attention, but there's a slew of startups in Africa that are aiming to effect change in the continent. In fact, there are now more than 90 tech hubs in across Africa, acco...
The 10 Fastest Street-Legal Cars On The Market
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 23:17
The never ending quest for top speed supremacy among the world's automakers is alive and well. Since Ferrari's iconic F40 broke the 200 mile-per-hour barrier in the 1980s, speeds have only continued to escalate, with tod...
Airwolf 3D Achieves Breakthrough 3D Printer Technology with New Dual Hot End Model for Under $4,000
Venture Beat - 24 Jun 2014 17:02
Sponsored Post: Airwolf 3D, a privately-held designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance 3D printers, has once again delivered on its strategic vision for the 3D printing industry by unveiling the AW3D HD2...
The Gadget That Will Make You Feel Like A Jedi Is Just Months Away
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 15:51
After years of tweaking, the technology that will make you think you’re a Jedi — or maybe Tom Cruise in “Minority Report” — is gearing up for its launch later this year. Canadian company Thalmic Labs attract...
World Cup breaks social media records...
CNN - 24 Jun 2014 04:11
Clint Dempsey may have scored the go-ahead goal for the United States in what would ultimately be a gut-wrenching tie with Portugal in Sunday's World Cup game. But on social media, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was t...
Israel and China sign $300M deal to spur nanotech-computer science innovation
Venture Beat - 24 Jun 2014 04:05
China and Israel join forces in a $300 million deal to exchange students and jointly develop technology, the first of its kind.
Shares In Chinese Battery Maker Soar After BYD Billionaire Boosts Stake
Forbes - 24 Jun 2014 03:31
Shares in lithium battery maker Luxiang Co. climbed by their 10% daily trading limit at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for a second day on Monday after Chinese auto billionaire Lv Xiangyang announced plans last week to in...
CHART OF THE DAY: Men Dominate The Major Technology Companies (GOOG, INTC, YHOO)
Business Insider - 24 Jun 2014 22:54
There’s a huge disparity between men and women in the tech industry, and the latest data charted by Statista for us proves it. This chart was created from the diversity reports of five of the biggest tech companies, ...
Hardcore Capitalists Warn That Climate Change Is A Big Deal For American Businesses
The Huffington Post - 24 Jun 2014 18:08Officials At US Ex-Im Bank Face Investigations: Sources
IBTimes - 24 Jun 2014 07:31
Four officials at the U.S. Export-Import Bank were suspended or removed amid investigations into allegations of gifts and kickbacks, and even attempts to direct federal contracts to preferred companies, the Wall Street J...
Oracle will acquire Micros Systems for $5.3 billion
Tech Times - 24 Jun 2014 04:30
Oracle is nearing the acquisition of Micros Systems, a point-of-sale hardware and software creator. The acquisition will be Oracle's biggest since purchasing Sun Microsystems in 2010.
Obama urges Congress and employers to expand benefits for families
L.A. Times - 24 Jun 2014 04:18Argentina seeks U.S. court stay to avoid new debt crisis
Reuters - 24 Jun 2014 03:40
BUENOS AIRES
Dutch Company Rolls Out 'E-Joints' Modeled After E-Cigarettes
Time - 24 Jun 2014 03:08
This company is high off innovation
U.S. SBA recognizes the Women’s Business Center of NC for helping female entrepreneurs succeed
News Observer - 24 Jun 2014 02:00
The Women's Business Center of N.C. was recognized as the National Women's Business Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, after receiving similar recognition at the state…
AT&T CEO: Our DirecTV buy 'is not Comcast-Time Warner Cable'
Venture Beat - 24 Jun 2014 23:59
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson was on Capitol Hill today to argue in support of his company's proposed $48.5 billion takeover of satellite TV provider DirecTV.
Price vs. features: Marketing automation buyers and owners care about very different things
Venture Beat - 24 Jun 2014 23:30
If you own a marketing automation system, chances are you care most about features. But if you're looking to buy a marketing automation system, chances are you care most about price.