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100 movies on Netflix that everyone needs to watch in their lifetime
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2016 20:24
Business Insider Netflix has a lot of titles to choose from. Actually, combining its original content, movies, and TV shows, you could go on an endless binge and never crack the surface. But narrowing it down to just mov...
How a 34-year-old former bodybuilder built one of the most highly valued startups in the world
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2016 18:57
Mike Nudelman/Business Insider Brian Chesky didn't know much about tech before starting Airbnb. The 34-year-old CEO majored in industrial design in college and dabbled in hockey and bodybuilding in his 20s. But now, he's...
Japan's economy is barely growing
CNN - 15 Aug 2016 08:35
Japan managed meager GDP growth of just 0.2% in the second quarter of the year as efforts to stimulate the economy struggled to deliver results.
5 Signs You Aren't Meant to Work for Someone Else
inc - 15 Aug 2016 17:30
Discover the 5 telltale clues that indicate you were born to be an entrepreneur rather than an employee.
5 Steps To Analyze Risk In Your Business
The Huffington Post - 15 Aug 2016 07:03
Success is not something you protect. It's something you risk. A lot of cheerleaders in the business world preach that success involves throwing an intention out into the universe, with the physics of optimism as your so...
Why Millennials Are in No Hurry to Take On Debt
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2016 05:01
Building a credit history holds less appeal for young Americans who had trouble paying off student loans and saw their families' struggles during the financial crisis.
Nike Just Validated What I Already Knew: Golf Sucks
The Huffington Post - 15 Aug 2016 19:43
So Nike is dropping out of the golf equipment business. Can you blame them? I don't. Golf sucks. I am going on record to say that golf is a stupid, ridiculous game and an enormous waste of time. I'm sure if you're a golf...
3 simple stretches you should do if you sit all day
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2016 19:13
Do you sit all day? If yes, you are damaging your body by doing nothing. Erica Fritz, a physical therapist and the manager of the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, says office workers sh...
SpaceX just landed its 6th rocket -- here are some incredible photos from the launch
Business Insider - 15 Aug 2016 18:03
SpaceX SpaceX did it again. After launching a telecommunications satellite into space at 1:26 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 14, the company landed the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea. This marks th...
South Korea's unveils 'draconian' new business lunch rules
BBC - 15 Aug 2016 04:46
South Korea unveils new rules limiting business entertainment. The BBC's Stephen Evans examines whether the new law is too strict.
Warren Buffett increases stake in Apple
CNN - 16 Aug 2016 01:40
Warren Buffett's firm is doubling down on Apple.
This magnetic device makes untied shoelaces a thing of the past
Business Insider - 16 Aug 2016 00:50
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Armajet's free beta brings team-based shooting to mobile
Venture Beat - 16 Aug 2016 00:33
Competitive, team-based shooting may finally find a home on mobile. Developer Super Bit Machine announced today that its multiplayer mobile game Armajet will enter a free beta period on August 18 for iOS and Android. Mul...
Pokemon Go Sparks Airport-Related Warnings in Germany
inc - 15 Aug 2016 18:10
Worries include people dodging security checks as they go after their virtual quarry.
U.S. stocks hit record highs as oil ticks up
USA Today - 15 Aug 2016 17:58Uncle Sam goes for gold: Up to $9,900 per Olympic gold medal
USA Today - 15 Aug 2016 17:54
Olympic medals and cash bonuses are considered income, so therefore they're taxed.
Why Your Potential Customers Won't Buy Your Product
inc - 15 Aug 2016 17:45
In deciding whether or not to buy your product, there's a battle going on in your potential customer's mind. Here's how to win the battle.
Bovis Homes shrugs off 'Brexit blip' as house sales rise
The Guardian - 15 Aug 2016 17:42
Housebuilder says interest has picked up after sharp fall following EU referendum as consumers 'try to get on with their lives' Sales of new houses dipped in the weeks after Britain voted to leave the EU but potential bu...
Why Apple CEO Tim Cook Doesn't Think CEOs Deserve Any Sympathy
inc - 15 Aug 2016 17:36
In a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post, the iconic Apple exec discussed his leadership style, and how he copes with failure and loneliness.
Recruiting While Bootstrapping: How To Hire Rock Stars In Lean Times
Forbes - 15 Aug 2016 17:08
With funding down an estimated 25 percent since fourth-quarter 2015, startups around the country are cutting back. Making the most of every dollar means finding employees wholeheartedly invested in your vision.
Stock Valuations Flash Warning Sign
Wall Street Journal - 15 Aug 2016 03:33
Stocks at record highs come with rich valuations, a warning sign that matters not only for individual investors but also public pension funds that base their health on investment targets.
Pumping Up Consumer Spending
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2016 01:00
Gasoline prices are down sharply from a year ago, and this time Americans might actually spend the money they have saved.