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The Insane Business Ideas On 'Nathan For You' Have Had Mixed Results
Business Insider - 24 Aug 2014 00:40
Comedy Central's "Nathan for You" just wrapped its second season this week, and we are already eagerly awaiting season three. Nathan Fielder's comedy show involves convincing guests that he is there to help their small b...
The Former Facebook CTO Is Building A Brilliant Office Culture That Every Startup Should Follow
Business Insider - 24 Aug 2014 16:47
Building a startup from the ground up is extremely difficult. As rewarding as it is, startups are usually very demanding and take huge amounts of attention, which often lead to long working hours. That's why it's reall...
Tour The Beautiful Cemetery Where New York's Rich And Powerful Were Laid To Rest
Business Insider - 24 Aug 2014 16:05
Deep in Brooklyn's interior lies Green-Wood Cemetery, one of the largest and most prominent burial grounds in the United States. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Green-Wood was a premier final destination, housing t...
Priciest Divorce Ever? How Harold Hamm Could Lose $17 Billion
NBC News - 24 Aug 2014 10:49
Oil man Harold Hamm could lose billions in a divorce settlement, and it hinges on whether a judge believes he earned his fortune or just got lucky.
China Billionaire Nan Cunhui's Chint Says 1st-Half Profit Powered Ahead
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 08:09
Zhejiang Chint Electronics, the China electrical equipment maker led by billionaire Nan Cunhui, said on Saturday net profit in the first the first half of 2014 rose by 22% amid rising sales and tighter cost controls.
Marijuana Taxes Are Upheld, But Paying Them Could Incriminate You
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 04:30
As Marijuana Goes Mainstream, Taxes Are Big Business, But Even Paying Them Could Be Self-Incrimination Since Federal Law Still Says It's a Crime.
Microsoft has nearly $93 billion in overseas cash, and it's reduced its tax bill by almost $30 billion
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 02:00
Microsoft’s stash of cash stored overseas, not subject to U.S. taxes, is growing. In its latest regulatory filing, the software giant said it has now stockpiled $92.9 billion offshore and that this money could have cos...
4 Kochs took genes, money in different directions
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 06:01
They are an outsized force in modern American politics, the best-known brand of the big money era, yet still something of a mystery to those who cash their checks.
Koch 101: Some basics on the billionaire brothers
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 06:01
A primer on the Koch brothers and their role in politics.
The Myth of Entrepreneurial Exceptionalism
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 04:30
My dad is retired. He was a corporate guy, a sales guy and then a magazine publisher who did the corporate ladder thing when the corporate ladder was real. Now it is sawdust under our feet. My dad worked for the same c...
Dear John: Supply and demand? Get real!
New York Post - 24 Aug 2014 01:58
Dear John: I think I read in a recent Sunday New York Post a tiny item that said that for the first time since 1973, the United States is about...
Obama Pushes Export-Import Bank Renewal Via Business Owners
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2014 00:31
(Reuters) -- U.S. President Barack Obama urged business owners Saturday to press Congress to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank, which could halt any new financing Sept. 30 -- as some conservative Republicans hope i...
Forecast: Near-record Michigan apple harvest seen
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 23:54
A new report says Michigan's apple crop should be among its best ever.
Movie-Style Heist of Arab Prince Raises The Question: Can The 1% Feel Safe In Paris?
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 23:38
The spectacular armed robbery of Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd's motorcade on its way to a Paris airport has shone a new light on the life of the Middle Eastern rich and famous.
Emmy Awards Gain Luster as Competition Stiffens
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 23:36
As traditional and digital TV networks step up their original productions and attract Hollywood stars, the Emmys Awards are becoming more important for both artistic and financial reasons.
Survey: US gas prices down 4 cents per gallon
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 23:28
The average U.S. price of gasoline has dipped 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks, and prices in California have fallen 5 cents in the same time period.
The San Francisco Earthquake In Wine Country Injured Dozens Of People
Business Insider - 24 Aug 2014 23:22
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Survey: US gas prices down 4 cents per gallon
News Observer - 24 Aug 2014 23:22
The average U.S. price of gasoline has dipped 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks, and prices in California have fallen 5 cents in the same time period.
Jail adds email option after inmates complain
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 23:12
A central Nebraska jail is now offering email service because inmates complained about the cost of in-state phone calls.
Jail adds email option after inmates complain
News Observer - 24 Aug 2014 23:07
A central Nebraska jail is now offering email service because inmates complained about the cost of in-state phone calls.
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The Huffington Post - 24 Aug 2014 23:03The Backed Pack: a smart gas meter, a folding keyboard, and USB business cards
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 23:00
Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns. Kepler A home gas connector, Kepler sits on the wall and features a rechargeable battery for maximum uti...