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The $4,000 Toothbrush
Forbes - 22 Oct 2014 17:46
Donald Trump is the type of man who likes his toilets and sinks plated in gold. A toothbrush has been invented -- finally -- for such a man with such a lavish commode.
This Is McDonald's Big Plan to Win You Over
Time - 22 Oct 2014 17:10
The fast food giant's sales are flagging, and it's about to give its menu a makeover to win over customers
How to Trade the Market's Most-Active Stocks
The Street - 22 Oct 2014 19:18
a BALTIMORE (Stockpickr) --aPut down the 10-K filings and the stock screeners. It's time to take a break from the traditional methods of generating investment ideas. Instead, let the crowd do it for you. Must Read: Warre...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 08:37
Good morning! Here's what you need to know for Wednesday. 1. Islamic State militants continue to shell the Syrian town of Kobani after US aircraft drop weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies to Kurdish forces there. ...
A UNC Athlete Got An A-Minus In A Fake 'Paper Class' With This Ridiculous One-Paragraph Final Essay
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 21:07
A new report released Wednesday details how the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offered "paper classes" -- courses that never met and required only one final paper -- to help boost athletes' grades and keep t...
How to Use Viral Marketing to Recruit Top-Notch Talent
inc - 22 Oct 2014 16:26
Encouraging your current employees to share your company's story is essential to getting the best job candidates.
How to Avoid the FTC's Ire When Advertising on Social Media
inc - 22 Oct 2014 20:13
Social promotions are all the rage now, but don't get caught up in deceptive advertising schemes.
Silicon Valley Sexism: Is The Answer To Ditch Men Altogether?
Fast Company - 22 Oct 2014 12:00
Some fed-up women are creating a new tech-startup infrastructure that supports female entrepreneurs--with no men allowed. Three days after an entrepreneur named TD Lowe arrived in Silicon Valley from Phenix City, Alabama...
We all need to be bigger than our business
inc - 22 Oct 2014 04:40
Because businesses come and go, but we have to live with ourselves forever.
An Entire Connecticut Ghost Town Is On Sale For $800,000
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 17:33
The village of Johnsonville, Connecticut was once a theme park, a textile mill, a movie set, and a ghost town. Now, the entire town can be yours for $800,000. Johnsonville's founding dates back to the 1830s when was a mi...
The 18 Best Bars In America
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 18:16
It's not just great drinks that make a great bar -- it's also great service, great ambience, and fair prices that complete the experience. We looked at six notable bar rankings compiled by critics and experts and aggrega...
How To Follow Up After A Job Interview
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 18:03
You perfected your résumé, networked with recruiters, and nailed the interview. But if your next step involves simply waiting to hear back, you might as well kiss the position goodbye. When it comes to landing a job, i...
How to Create a Game Plan for Your Goals
inc - 22 Oct 2014 18:00
Want to reach your goals? Start with small changes.
The 86-Year-Old Farmer Who Won't Quit
The Atlantic - 22 Oct 2014 21:10How To YieldBoost Polaris Industries From 1.3% To 6.2% Using Options
Forbes - 22 Oct 2014 17:32
Shareholders of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 1.3% annualized dividend yield can sell the January 2016 covered call at the $170 strike and collect the premium based ...
How to Create Awesome Visuals to Promote Your Personal Brand
The Huffington Post - 22 Oct 2014 19:37Samsung and Barnes & Noble team up for more Nooks, launch 10.1-inch device for $300
Venture Beat - 22 Oct 2014 14:55
Barnes & Noble announced a new, 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK today. This launch extends Barnes & Noble’s existing partnership with Samsung, where they provide the hardware and Barnes & Noble tweaks the software to sell ...
The 11 Most Popular Apps Employees Use At Work
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 02:38
In the olden days, like in 2006 (before Apple introduced the iPhone), the apps that employees used for work were the apps their companies gave them. No longer. Today employees and IT departments work together to choose a...
Free Speech Is Fundamental, Yet Tax Protesters Get Penalties Or Jail
Forbes - 22 Oct 2014 07:02
IRS and Canada Are Both Ramping Up Law Enforcement Efforts Against Tax Protesters. Despite Free Speech, Talking Taxes Can Be Dangerous.
How to Inspire a Team – “Peyton’s Principles”
inc - 22 Oct 2014 21:55
You don't have to be a Broncos fan to recognize the determination and absolutely inspirational leadership Peyton Manning has demonstrated both on and off the field.
We Spent A Weekend Live-Action-Role-Playing And It Was A Surreal Experience
Business Insider - 22 Oct 2014 21:38
Live-action role-playing (or LARPing) was born on the fringes of American pop culture, a descendant of much-maligned hobbies like Dungeons and Dragons and other table games. In LARPing, players spend their weekend dres...
Uber drivers in New York strike to protest lower pay
New York Post - 22 Oct 2014 21:19
Uber drivers left New Yorkers out in the cold Wednesday -- refusing to work on one of the rainiest days of the season. As many as 2,000 angry drivers staged...