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DEUTSCHE BANK: Here's The Worst-Case Scenario For The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2014 21:20
The latest round of U.S. sanctions on Russia and the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine have everyone on edge about tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border. "Core issues in the Ukraine crisis remai...
The Rebels Who Shot Down MH17 Are Tightly Controlled By Russia's Security Services
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2014 16:11
As the world tries to answer the question of who exactly fired the missile that shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, killing 298 innocent people, Moscow is doing its best to lie, obfuscate, shift blame, and evade resp...
This App Teaches You How To Play Almost Any Song You Can Find Online And It's Awesome
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2014 21:24
I took piano lessons as a kid, but it's hard lugging a piano around when you want to take your tune-playing on the road. I tried teaching myself some chords on the guitar, but it turns out that you need big, strong han...
Wonkblog: Total liability in MH17 crash could climb to $1 billion
Washington Post - 20 Jul 2014 01:03
The question of liability in an accident 33,000 feet in the air can be dizzying--especially when the crash is the result of a violent conflict between two countries. In the aftermath of the plane crash that killed all 29...
Q&A: How Malaysia Airlines can salvage its brand
News Observer - 20 Jul 2014 05:39
Malaysia Airlines is in uncharted territory after the disappearance of Flight 370 in March with 239 people aboard was followed this week by the downing of another of its jets,
EXCHANGE: Examining the economy of matrimony
Miami Herald - 20 Jul 2014 07:01
Ahead of their October wedding, Matt and Crystle Mariani cut back on date nights and going out with their friends.
Our shamed banks need many things, but not another flawed inquiry
The Guardian - 20 Jul 2014 01:05
The CMA's probe will look at current accounts: one of the few areas of banking that provokes indifference rather than anger
Detroit seeing upgrades ahead of bankruptcy trial
Miami Herald - 20 Jul 2014 17:58
Detroit neighborhoods are being relit, its vacant homes are being sold off or torn down, its public transportation is cleaner and more often on schedule and the city has renegotiated some burdensome union contracts.
Economic Preview: U.S. economy not getting a lot of help from its friends
Market Watch - 20 Jul 2014 18:02
Even discounting the grim headlines from Ukraine and the Middle East, the global economic outlook is starting to look green around the gills.
The Wall Street Journal: Kerry: 'Hell of a pinpoint operation' by Israel
Market Watch - 20 Jul 2014 21:12
In a conversation with an aide that was caught on an open microphone Sunday, Secretary of State John Kerry appeared to express concerns about the tactics being used by Israel in its Gaza invasion.
Tired of being spied on? These startups try to keep your secrets safe
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 20:15
The private messaging arena is so hot right now that, as I'm writing this story, my inbox is filling up with story pitches about the launch of yet another ephemeral messaging app. And it’s not just product launches: Th...
16 Examples Of Steve Jobs Acting Like A Huge Jerk (AAPL)
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2014 17:38
When it comes to Steve Jobs, there's the "Good Steve," and then, there's the "Bad Steve," says biographer Walter Isaacson. His mammoth personality could inspire those around him just as easily as it could tear them down....
Prepare for the rebranding of money
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 03:38
For most people, myself included, both money and technology sit in the mental category of “functional magic.” The details of how these things work are a little hazy, although we're damn glad they do, despite the inkl...
Social shopping experiments continue on Facebook and Twitter. But why?
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 18:15
Despite limited success so far, Facebook and Twitter are continuing their efforts to get you to buy stuff while you're using their services. (Video)
Apple, Coke And McDonald's Among Earnings Reports Coming Up
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2014 23:31
(Reuters) -- A long-anticipated improvement in the U.S. economy appears to be manifesting itself in second-quarter earnings, but the next two weeks could be the real test. Companies such as the General Electric Co. (NYSE...
Why we need to slow down on the gigabit Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ax
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 21:02
Guest Post: A new wireless standard could produce speeds up to 4X faster than the current state of the art, 802.11ac. But let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet.
The Fastest Way To Life Success: Vulnerability
Forbes - 20 Jul 2014 21:00
Having a healthy relationship with vulnerability is one of the most admirable traits a person can have. It carries continuous benefit(s) throughout life when used properly. The way to use it accurately is to not perceive...
"All You Need To Do Is File Your Delinquent FBARs"
Forbes - 20 Jul 2014 20:02
Congress authorized the Form FinCEN 114 ("FBAR") filing requirement, and the draconian penalty of 31 USC 5321(a)(5)(C) for willful failure to file an FBAR, to curb evasion of United States income tax by use of foreign ...
If this is the iPhone 6 screen, it's going to be a nearly indestructible device (video)
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 18:48
Whatever it is, it appears to be made of a very hard, very flexible, and amazingly engineered material.
China's Corruption Crackdown Is Crushing Cognac Sales
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2014 18:12
China's crackdown on corruption, under the watchful eye of president Xi Jinping, is only gathering steam. French cognac maker Remy Cointreau continues to suffer from China's anti-graft campaign. The alcoholic beverage ...
Why Tmall is the smartest route into China's ecommerce market
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 17:19
Guest Post: Moving into the Chinese market is an enticing prospect, especially given China's insatiable craving for western goods. But a number of substantial barriers exist, and I'm not just talking about the language a...
The new D&D and Neverwinter: Working in the Realms and our favorite dragons (interview, Part 2)
Venture Beat - 20 Jul 2014 17:00
Dungeons & Dragons may never be the same.