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Lord Norman Foster on Good Design and Collectible Cars
Wall Street Journal - 31 Jul 2014 20:48
The sought-after architect reveals what he's seeking, riding, collecting and coveting.
Meet The Real-Life Raccoon Who Inspired 'Rocket' In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2014 18:20
When "Guardians of the Galaxy" comes to theaters Friday, one of the characters everyone will be talking about is Rocket Raccoon, a gun-toting rascal with a lot of spunk voiced by Bradley Cooper. But before he was voice...
Toy Industry Losing Its Glory
Bidness etc. - 31 Jul 2014 12:57
Long gone are the days when girls use to spend hours and hour with their favorite doll and boys would be occupied with their treasured racing car. Today smartphones, tablets, Gameboys and gaming consoles have outclassed ...
12 Iconic Stores and Restaurants That Are Rapidly Disappearing
Time - 31 Jul 2014 05:005 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Own Business
inc - 31 Jul 2014 23:20
Becoming an entrepreneur has its challenges. Mitigate them ahead of time by taking a hard look at your circumstances.
MicroStrategy outlines plans for executive changes, job cuts after lackluster earnings
Washington Post - 31 Jul 2014 21:41
MicroStrategy chief executive Michael J. Saylor outlined plans Monday to replace senior managers and cut jobs at the Tysons Corner-based company during a conference call with Wall Street investors and analysts.
The College Amenities Arms Race
Forbes - 31 Jul 2014 21:08
For certain schools, spending money on extravagant accommodations may be the savvy business decision.
To Get Funding, Help Me Help You
inc - 31 Jul 2014 15:30
Raising money is hard but focus on these 5 areas and you will put yourself in a much stronger position.
Argentina braces for market reaction to second default in 12 years
Reuters - 31 Jul 2014 07:58
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Snapchat could become latest start-up to reach a $10-billion valuation
L.A. Times - 31 Jul 2014 01:14Personal Finance Daily: How to master the art of complaining and get more money back
Market Watch - 31 Jul 2014 23:20
Five ways to be a more effective complainer.
Disney Tries to Bring More Magic to the Kingdom--With Data
inc - 31 Jul 2014 21:09
In the name of a personalized experience, Disney's new wristbands can track theme park-goers' precise locations. Not everyone is convinced this is a good thing.
Tata Motors to invest Rs3,500-4,000 crore this year
livemint.com - 31 Jul 2014 20:08Argentina Fails To Reach Debt Agreement, Default Looms
IBTimes - 31 Jul 2014 08:31
(Reuters) - Argentina failed to strike a deal to avert its second default in more than 12 years after talks with holdout creditors ended without a settlement on Wednesday.
China Should Set Lower 2015 GDP Growth Target Of 6.5-7%, IMF Says
IBTimes - 31 Jul 2014 08:31
BEIJING -- China should set an economic growth target of 6.5-7 percent for 2015, below its goal for 2014, and refrain from stimulus measures unless activity threatens to slow sharply from that level, the International Mo...
The Wealth Gap Across Race, Gender and Marriage Status
TPM - 31 Jul 2014 06:00
Here is a chart that not only shows the staggering wealth gap across the divides of race, gender and marriage status. It also maps many of the key dynamics and fault lines driving contemporary American politics.
5 Tricks To Motivate Yourself And Get Stuff Done
Forbes - 31 Jul 2014 23:33
Sometimes we just need strategies to help keep us on track. Here are my own personal tips for self-motivation.
Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates hold steady; 30-year averaging 4.12%
L.A. Times - 31 Jul 2014 18:21The Wall Street Journal: Target taps PepsiCo executive as new CEO
Market Watch - 31 Jul 2014 07:20
Target Corp. is bringing in PepsiCo executive Brian Cornell as its new chief executive, turning to an outsider for the first time in its history to repair a battered corporate culture and navigate a sea change in America...
Some WTO members discussing customs deal without India: sources
Reuters - 31 Jul 2014 06:59
(Reuters) - A group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members has informally discussed adopting a global overhaul of customs rules without India if New Delhi goes ahead with threats to block the deal, sources familiar wi...
Market Basket Customer Makes $100-Per-Worker Pledge
Boston - 31 Jul 2014 06:01
Incensed at a management ultimatum against the supermarket chain's workers, one customer has pledged to spend $100 at competing grocers for every Market Basket employee fired.
ARGENTINE STOCKS CRASH
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2014 18:10
Argentina's stock market is tanking after the country last night said it would voluntarily default on $1.3 billion worth of debt owed to a group of hedge funds. Just after noon in New York, the Merval was down more than ...