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The 10 Best Small Towns In America
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 21:41
Metropolitan life is never dull, but not everyone is cut out for a big city. City data resource Livability determined the 10 best small towns in America as part of its 2015 list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. Look...
Disney Princess dolls to reign at Hasbro from Mattel
New York Post - 25 Sep 2014 10:31
My Little Pony and Elmo are going to have to make room for Princess Anna and the rest of her Disney pals. Hasbro, which makes toys under the first two...
I Just Got The iPhone 6 Plus And I'm Already Thinking About Returning It (AAPL)
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 15:02
There was literally nobody on the planet more excited for Apple's first phablet than me. As soon as rumors started popping up that Apple was going to make a 5.5-inch iPhone, I knew I was going to buy it. I had been usi...
Top 100 Richest Indians: India's Pharma Sector Mints Billionaires
Forbes - 25 Sep 2014 05:37
Pharma is on a roll. More than a fifth of the 100 richest billionaires in India have pharma and health care riches, among them half of the eight newcomers, such as Hasmukh Chudgar, whose Intas Pharmaceuticals was recentl...
Treasury Imposes Terrorism Sanctions
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 02:45
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on 11 individuals and one organization it said helped finance the flow of fighters for terrorist groups.
You Can't Collaborate Unless You Agree on the Problem
Harvard Business Review - 25 Sep 2014 19:00
A process for choosing the right issue to tackle.
Asia Markets: Asian shares higher, Japan leads gains
Market Watch - 25 Sep 2014 08:18
Stocks in Asia rise, led by gains in Japan, where the benchmark index touches a near seven-year high.
Minimum Wage Hike Has Strong Support Among Employers, Survey Finds
The Huffington Post - 25 Sep 2014 06:02Credit card companies favor rich, old people
Market Watch - 25 Sep 2014 06:02
Credit card companies are more willing to forgo late fees and lower your interest rate than you might think -- especially if you're older and make plenty of money.
Hub Network To Be Rebranded As Discovery Family
Bidness etc. - 25 Sep 2014 23:44
In a press statement released today, Discovery Communications (DISCA) has ratified earlier reports regarding its controlling interest in children's tv, Hub network, which was established as a joint venture between Discov...
Uber makes 20 percent summer price cut permanent
New York Post - 25 Sep 2014 23:07
Uber's cheap summer fares are here to stay. The car service upstart said the 20 percent price cut for its lower-end uberX fleet would become permanent -- despite protests from...
Alison Lundergan Grimes Opposes 'Gun Show Loophole'
The Huffington Post - 25 Sep 2014 22:51Corporate Venture & Innovation Initiative (CVI²), J. Thelander Consulting Release Most Comprehensive Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Compensation Report
Venture Beat - 25 Sep 2014 18:02
Press Release: The Corporate Venture & Innovation Initiative (CVI²) announced today the release of the Thelander CVI² 2014 CVC Compensation Report. The report is the most comprehensive effort to provide cross-industry ...
Inside The Giant iPhone 6 Plus: Teardown Reveals It Cost $242 For Parts
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 05:16
Teardown.com took apart Apple's iPhone 6 Plus. Here's what they found inside. Produced by Matthew Stuart Follow BI Video: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story »
Ukraine PM asks West to keep sanctions on Russia
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 04:25
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Here's 'The Situation': Jersey Shore's Mike Sorrentino Indicted On Tax Fraud Charges
Forbes - 25 Sep 2014 03:52
Today, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino answered charges that he, together with his brother, evaded federal income taxes on nearly $9 million in paychecks, appearance fees and endorsements. Is jail time next for the forme...
In China, The Modern Shopping Mall Is Topped With An Urban Farm, Not With Cars
Fast Company - 25 Sep 2014 14:44
It's part of a new self-sufficient neighborhood where cars could become a thing of the past. It's as sustainable as can be--oh, except for how it promotes constant consumption. In a new retail development under construct...
Fixing The Recruiting Process Using Games And Big Data
Forbes - 25 Sep 2014 06:09
The recruiting process in most organizations around the world is fundamentally broken. No matter how many hours a prospective employee and employer sit together in a room asking and answering questions, going over brain ...
U.S. Expected To Lag China In Digital Payments Growth As Plastic Stays Popular
Forbes - 25 Sep 2014 05:29
Alibaba Group’s record-breaking IPO last week has put a new focus on e-commerce prospects in China among global investors. One notable growth area in China's e-commerce field will likely be digital payments, accor...
Obama will lift sanctions if Russia 'changes course' on Ukraine
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 05:02
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Apple May Have Known About iCloud Security Issues Long Before The Nude Celebrity Photo Hack (AAPL)
Business Insider - 25 Sep 2014 15:18
Apple may have known about a vulnerability in iCloud about six months before the recent hacking scandal in which dozens of explicit celebrity photos were leaked, according to The Daily Dot. The publication reportedly obt...
The Wall Street Journal: BHP Billiton CEO earns $8M package in fiscal 2014
Market Watch - 25 Sep 2014 04:16
BHP Billiton Ltd. Chief Executive Andrew Mackenzie earns an $8 million package in his first year at the helm of the mining company.