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A New Architectural Gem In Napa: The Stag's Leap Tasting Room
Forbes - 3 Oct 2014 17:12
Stag’s Leap district in Napa is already renowned for its supple, silky Cabernet Sauvignon wines, now we have another reason to go: world class architecture. The new visitor’s center at Stag’s Leap Winery (producer ...
How to work with virtual assistants
CNN - 3 Oct 2014 20:16
Ambitious companies that ignore the imminent rise of Virtual Assistants as the gateway to the Internet run the same risks as those that dismissed the disruptive innovations of Google in 1998.
The Evolution Of Employment In America Since 1850
Business Insider - 3 Oct 2014 19:23
While deindustrialization is still taking place in many parts of the US, it's worth looking at a historical perspective. A new Dallas Fed study points out the long term evolution of the structure of the US economy. This ...
HK stocks fall as protests continue
BBC - 3 Oct 2014 07:58
Hong Kong's stock market resumes trading following a two-day public holiday as pro-democracy protesters remained on the streets.
5 Disturbing Ways Climate Change Can Kill You
Business Insider - 4 Oct 2014 00:38
A warmer world will change how we eat, how we travel, and where we live. What far fewer of us have considered is how dramatically climate change will alter the way we die. Even after we adjust our lifestyles to accommoda...
'BoJack Horseman' Creators Explain Why Netflix Is So Much Better Than TV (NFLX)
Business Insider - 4 Oct 2014 01:31
Netflix has emerged as an original video powerhouse through not only its willingness to spend but also its reputation as an ideal home for TV shows. Featuring critically acclaimed shows like "House of Cards" and "Orange...
HK protests 'cost retailers millions'
BBC - 3 Oct 2014 05:33
Hong Kong's protests may have cost retailers more than $2bn Hong Kong dollars (£175,7m), ANZ bank estimates as China bans travel permits from mainland.
Pimco funds on sale!
USA Today - 3 Oct 2014 23:38
Pimco's closed-end funds get cheaper as Gross departs
Prioritizing Tricks, The Busy Lie, & Timing Breaks: September's Most Popular Leadership Stories
Fast Company - 3 Oct 2014 20:00
Work got personal in September, looking at our spouse's personalities, the illusion of our downtime, and childhood memories from teachers. Last month, we daydreamed about adult summer camp, learned the best times to post...
'Angry Birds' maker to cut 130 jobs
New York Post - 3 Oct 2014 06:25
The maker of "Angry Birds" is about to shove 130 employees out of the nest. Rovio Entertainment on Thursday said it will be handing out pink slips to 16 percent...
5 Ways to Make Your Employees Love You
inc - 3 Oct 2014 17:16Microsoft Windows 10 is Big News for Small Business
inc - 3 Oct 2014 22:39
Will Windows 10 finally appeal to small business owners who want to avoid high training costs?
Deutsche Bank loses bid for $120 million payment from Unitech
livemint.com - 3 Oct 2014 15:32
The court says Deutsche Bank's claim must be dismissed because there's 'no proper basis' to order payment
DealBook: Secret Goldman Sachs Tapes Put Pressure on New York Fed
The New York Times - 3 Oct 2014 05:52
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which regulates Wall Street's largest banks, faces scrutiny from Congress after the release of an employee's secret recordings that suggest lax oversight.
How Sara Horowitz Is Disrupting Healthcare For The 'Gig' Economy
Forbes - 3 Oct 2014 03:34
The Freelancers Union was founded by Sara Horowitz almost 20 years ago in New York City. A primary focus early on was healthcare benefits for those working as freelancers in the emerging 'gig' economy. On Tuesday the Fre...
Why Energy XXI (EXXI) Stock Is Up in After-Hours Trading Today
The Street - 4 Oct 2014 00:29
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares ofaEnergy XXIa rose 2.02% to $10.62 in after-hours trading Friday afteraHayman Capitaladisclosed a 5.08% passive stake in the company. Hayman Capital disclosed the stake in a 13G filing wit...
Don’t Give Up on Holding Great Meetings
inc - 3 Oct 2014 19:11
Teams live and die in meetings, so it's worth the effort to get them right.
This Is The Only Smartwatch That Matters
Fast Company - 3 Oct 2014 15:30
This smartwach lasts a year between charges, and it highlights what the whole industry is getting wrong. There is no touchscreen or Apple logo. You've never heard of the designer. Its icons look straight out of 1992. And...
Brent crude bounces off 27-month low towards $94
livemint.com - 3 Oct 2014 08:46
Brent is set to end lower for a fourth week in five, having fallen more than 15% this year as global supplies have remained high
Tight mortgage market keeps even ex-Fed chief Bernanke from refinancing
L.A. Times - 3 Oct 2014 05:32Celebrity nude photo hack victims not big Google fans: $100M lawsuit threat in play
Tech Times - 3 Oct 2014 04:38
Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrity victims of the iCloud nude photo leak are directing their anger at Google. A Hollywood lawyer is heading up a lawsuit that is threatening to seek $100 million from Google for not rem...