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Two models in Russia just posed with a 1,400-pound bear
Business Insider - 23 Apr 2015 21:44
Russian models Maria Sidorova and Lidia Fetisova pose with a 1,400 pound bear named Stephen as part of an awareness campaign. Stephen was near dead after an attack from hunters when his current owner rescued and raised h...
How to Escape Day Prison At Work
Forbes - 23 Apr 2015 23:19
Every career has its highs and lows, and some enter a dangerous state of “Day Prison.” What is “Day Prison”? Most people begin a new position with lots of energy and want to impress others. Their effort is high a...
How to Ace the Most Important Part of Your Job Interview
Time - 23 Apr 2015 15:43
You're a perfect fit for the job. But that doesn't mean you're definitely going to get it
The 5 Books Every Changemaker Should Read
The Huffington Post - 23 Apr 2015 22:10
I know, I know. Your schedule is filled from morning to night, every square on your Google calendar colored in with pitches to partners, deep-dive synergizing strategy sessions, and lots of caffeine-fueled coffee meeting...
How To Put On a Show, From Comedian, Podcast King, and TV Host Paul F. Tompkins
Fast Company - 23 Apr 2015 12:00
As his CNN-with-puppets show, No You Shut Up, closes out its season, comedian Paul F. Tompkins talks about being an all-around entertainer. Paul F. Tompkins is rarely at a loss for words. The loquacious comic's livelihoo...
The 10 Best Industries for Landing a Deal on 'Shark Tank' (Infographic)
inc - 23 Apr 2015 19:04
The first five seasons of ABC's 'Shark Tank' show that sharks like certain sectors more than others. Here are the industries with the best chances of scoring a deal.
This Is The American Hostage Killed By A U.S. Counterterrorism Strike
TPM - 23 Apr 2015 17:41
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A 73-year-old American man who the White House says was killed during a counterterrorism operation in Pakistan was an international development worker described as passionate about his work.
This beautiful animation perfectly captures the differences between Paris and New York
Business Insider - 23 Apr 2015 21:24
Nord Collective created this amazing visual inspired by a Vahram Muratyan book called "Paris versus New York." The animation shows the differences between Paris and New York City, from transportation, to food and buildin...
Wal-Mart's CEO Pay Falls 24 Pct for 2014
ABC News - 23 Apr 2015 18:43
Wal-Mart's CEO pay falls 24 pct in fiscal 2014 amid unimpressive results
How to Create a Happy Work Environment in Any Space
inc - 23 Apr 2015 15:07
Alicia Navarro, founder of Skimlinks, explains how incorporating personality into your office space can have a positive effect on your employees.
The 4 Startups Changing The Legal Landscape
inc - 23 Apr 2015 18:25
Tech startups are have become an ongoing growth market in the startup ecosystem, and practicing law itself.
How to profit from clean, green energy
MoneyWeek - 23 Apr 2015 17:27
Cheap oil has not been the drag on renewable energy that you might think. Matthew Partridge explains why - and how to make money from the trend. The post How to profit from clean, green energy was first published on Mone...
The 10 things in advertising you need to know today
Business Insider - 23 Apr 2015 11:55
Good morning. Here's everything you need to know in the world of advertising today. 1. Facebook's Q1 earnings were out on Wednesday night. Its stock dipped 2% in after-hours trading after it missed analysts' estimates on...
Trump Tower condo goes for $2 million
Chicago Tribune - 23 Apr 2015 16:53How Zippo's Founding Family Kept The Flame Alive
Forbes - 23 Apr 2015 15:12
The way they've kept it going as America stopped smoking is instructive for anyone trying to retain control of a family business.
The Wall Street Journal: Quicken sued over FHA-insured loans
Market Watch - 23 Apr 2015 21:26
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Quicken Loans Inc., alleging the mortgage lender lied to the government when making loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
The Basic Principles of Strategy Haven't Changed in 30 Years
Harvard Business Review - 23 Apr 2015 16:00
It’s still all about cost, price, and competitors.
How to Deal With Selfish Coworkers
Fast Company - 23 Apr 2015 11:15
Bad behavior gets paid forward more often than kindness. In the workplace, it can go viral. Here's how to stop it in its tracks. There is a science behind the skill of reading coworkers' personalities and it goes beyond ...
Chinese Regulators Fine Mercedes-Benz Over Price Fixing
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2015 06:10
Fined $57 million on Thursday, the automaker is the latest foreign company to face scrutiny from antitrust regulators in China.
In Prelude to Spin-off, PayPal Eclipses eBay's Marketplace
Time - 23 Apr 2015 05:04
As it prepares to spin-off PayPal over the summer, eBay reported stronger than expected first quarter earnings Wednesday thanks to its growing payments business. But eBay’s marketplace is declining, which doesn’t bod...
NFL concussion settlement approved by US judge
Business Insider - 23 Apr 2015 04:16
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Facebook's secret plan to kill Google -- and become the second trillion-dollar company in the process
Venture Beat - 23 Apr 2015 03:00
Guest: Facebook is out to kill Google. There, I said it. You probably think I'm crazy, but there are a bunch of macro-trends coming together that support this.