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I had to pee in a cup on a United Airlines flight, mom says
CBSNews - 10 May 2017 18:00
Woman says he had to go badly but flight attendants wouldn't let her go to restroom so she asked for and used cup they gave her to go in
Only 15% Of People Are Self-Aware -- Here's How To Change
Forbes - 10 May 2017 18:02
In her new book, psychologist Tasha Eurich tackles a topic that many of us think we've mastered, but haven't: self-awareness. By analyzing people who have improved their self-awareness and exploring hundreds of studies, ...
Fidget-spinner craze is sweeping the U.S.
CBSNews - 10 May 2017 04:07
A survey of the 200 largest schools in the U.S. found fidget spinners are banned in 32 percent of them
A small town in Italy is trying to entice new residents with cash and cheap rent
CNBC - 10 May 2017 15:01
Bormida is offering a lump sum of $2,170 to anyone who agrees to move there.
Company in settlement talks over money for 13-year oil leak
News Observer - 10 May 2017 16:42
A company that has failed to stop an oil leak that began nearly 13 years ago in the Gulf of Mexico is negotiating a possible settlement that could allow it …
How to Use Content to Build a Real Business
inc - 10 May 2017 00:08
It's time to make your content work for you.
MLB players suddenly started hitting more home runs in 2015 and they haven't slowed down since
Business Insider - 10 May 2017 22:14
Through about one-fifth of the Major League Baseballseason, the players are on pace to hit 5,730 home runs, which would break the record of5,693 home runs hit during the 2000 season in the heart of the so-called "steroid...
Kaaboo is Breaking the Mold of Music Festivals
Forbes - 10 May 2017 06:57
Many observers opine there are too many music festivals. Savvy producers create a unique selling proposition, thereby minimizing the competition. In sunny Del Mar, the ocean breezes at Kaaboo add to the unique festival e...
States move to obviate fintech charter
American Banker - 10 May 2017 21:08
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors announced a raft of initiatives on Wednesday designed to make the state licensing system more attractive to fintech companies.
Stock Market Fear Index Hits Lowest Level Since 2007: Time to Be Cautious
Lombardi Letter - 10 May 2017 19:13
Valuation of Stocks Compared to Earnings All the stars are lining up for a rigorous stock market crash ahead. In fact, in my lifetime, I have never seen a stock. The post Stock Market Fear Index Hits Lowest Level Since 2...
eSports is nascent but growing steadily
Business Insider - 10 May 2017 17:11
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Digital Media Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Total time spent watching esports is steadily rising, according to IHS estimates reported ...
How to watch Microsoft's Build 2017 developer conference
Venture Beat - 10 May 2017 16:05
Microsoft’s biggest event of the year is upon us once again: Build 2017 is being held in Seattle from May 10 to May 12. You can stream the company’s developer conference here or watch via the embedded livestream belo...
KIND's Secret to Success? Giving Away 20 Million Free Products
inc - 10 May 2017 13:30
There's only one room in KIND's office that always stays closed.
NC Received 1% Of Recent Hurricane Matthew Relief Request, Gov Says
TPM - 10 May 2017 23:42
North Carolina's governor criticized Congress and the Trump administration Wednesday for authorizing less than 1 percent of a request for disaster relief funds after Hurricane Matthew devastated the state in October 2016...
Whole Foods shakes up board as key sales figure falls again
Miami Herald - 10 May 2017 23:00
Whole Foods announced a board shake-up and cost-cutting plan Wednesday as it fights to hold onto shoppers who have more choices about where to buy the natural and organic foods …
Personal Finance Daily: DeVos gets booed and why wine and cheese might make you smart
Market Watch - 10 May 2017 22:55
Wednesday's top personal finance stories
5 Lessons Learned from the Guy That Paid $1.5 Million for Sumo.com
inc - 10 May 2017 22:13
Why would someone spend 7+ years, hire 3 brokers, and send over 200 emails to buy the 82nd most expensive domain in history?
Facebook's plan worked: Snapchat hits 166 million users, 34 million fewer than Instagram Stories
Venture Beat - 10 May 2017 22:08
Today Snap revealed that it now has 166 million daily users — 34 million fewer than Facebook’s Snapchat clone, Instagram Stories. Let’s recap how this happened: Facebook launched Instagram Stories in August 2016, a...
Watch Out for the 'Altice Way' of Doing Business
Wall Street Journal - 10 May 2017 15:26
As telecom giant Altice prepares its U.S. IPO, prospective shareholders should pay close attention to the company's use of management fees that could sap resources from minorities investors.
Costco Named America's Best Employer 2017 [Infographic]
Forbes - 10 May 2017 13:20
Which U.S. companies and organizations can brag about having the most highly motivated and satisfied employees? Statista and Forbes conducted a survey to find out.
The Surprising Losers From the VIX's Decline
Wall Street Journal - 10 May 2017 11:30
The low level of the market's so-called fear gauge is not only bad news for investors who bet on higher volatility, it is bad for conservative investing strategies that profit directly from market choppiness, too.
Here's why some Democrats are comparing Comey's firing to the Watergate scandal
Business Insider - 10 May 2017 21:13
President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on May 9, in the middle of an ongoing FBI investigation into the president's 2016 campaign. Some Democrats are drawing comparisons to President Nixon's removal of spe...