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Truffle tree pension scam cost victims tens of thousands
BBC - 24 Jan 2018 16:22
On average, 245 people lost £55,000 each, after being persuaded to invest in scam pension schemes.
The dangerous teenage Tide Pod challenge may actually boost their sales
Market Watch - 25 Jan 2018 00:37
The latest, and very idiotic, craze isn't discouraging people from purchasing the detergent.
Trump's choice Jerome Powell approved as Federal Reserve head
BBC - 24 Jan 2018 04:53
The Senate backs the president's choice, Jerome Powell, for the world's most powerful economics job.
The Wall Street Journal: Trump set to give speech, meet with world leaders in Davos
Market Watch - 24 Jan 2018 04:07
President Donald Trump will give an address and meet with foreign leaders including U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and Rwandan President Paul Kagame while in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum later this w...
The actor who played Barney is now a tantric sex specialist who charges $350 a session and advises against condoms -- and he only accepts female clients
Business Insider - 24 Jan 2018 22:20
IMDB/Robert Kazandjian David Joyner is an actor who played Barney on the hit TV series from 1991 to 2001. He is also, according to VICE, a tantra massage specialist and spiritual healer. He only accepts female clients. J...
'The squeeze continues' - experts debate Brexit watch data
The Guardian - 24 Jan 2018 22:13
Two former members of Bank of England's interest rate-setting committee discuss the outlook for the economy Senior economic adviser at the PwC consultancy and member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee fro...
How to Lead Employees Through Times of Change at Work
inc - 24 Jan 2018 18:00
Change is the only constant at work, but that doesn't make it an easy experience for employees. Here's how leaders can lead their employees through the different stages of change.
The Miz, Reportedly Set For A 'Monster' WrestleMania Push, Is Once Again The Face Of WWE
Forbes - 24 Jan 2018 18:00
After a major victory over Roman Reigns to win the Intercontinental Championship, The Miz is in line for a well-deserved push as WrestleMania approaches.
Davos diplomacy scene not exactly a natural fit for Trump
Miami Herald - 24 Jan 2018 06:13
One question looms as President Donald Trump packs his bags for Switzerland: How will the Diet Coke-loving nationalist fit in with the Champagne-sipping globalists he'll encounter at the World Economic …
Hotel workers will be asking Las Vegas hotels for panic buttons
Business Insider - 25 Jan 2018 01:55
David Becker/Getty Images The union representing hotel workers in Las Vegas is asking casinos to give housekeepers a "panic button." Over 14,000 housekeepers are reportedly working on the Las Vegas Strip. Court records s...
Starbucks Just Made a Major Announcement That Will Completely Change Your Starbucks Experience
inc - 25 Jan 2018 00:15
Some might say this was a long time in coming.
Small nonbanks send GSE reform wish list to Senate
American Banker - 24 Jan 2018 23:08
The Community Home Lenders Association sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday laying out its priorities for GSE reform.
Every Growing Company Needs to Listen to the 'Voice of the Customer.' Here Are 3 Flags to Spot
inc - 24 Jan 2018 21:16
Ensure you're keeping an ear out for these three things when listening to the Voice of the Customer.
3 Easy Ways to Quickly Scale Your Business in 2018
inc - 24 Jan 2018 19:57
These plans aren't elaborate. They'refunctional.
Slovenia public workers strike, rally for pay increase
Miami Herald - 24 Jan 2018 18:48
Thousands of public sector workers in Slovenia have staged a one-day strike and protest demanding higher wages. Blowing whistles, several thousand people rallied outside the government headquarters in the capital, …
CryptoWatch: Most ICOs are unjustified, but soaring due to FOMO
Market Watch - 24 Jan 2018 18:25
One of the most important findings in the EYstudy is that the vast majority of these projects had no need for an application-specific exchange token. In other words, they had a solution for a nonexisting problem.
United Tech beats revenue estimates, forecasts higher 2018 profit
Reuters - 24 Jan 2018 15:43
(Reuters) - U.S. manufacturer United Technologies Corp reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday and forecast higher profit for the full year, benefiting from higher sales of parts and maintenance...
Starbucks to boost pay, benefits after U.S. lowers corporate taxes
Reuters - 24 Jan 2018 15:08
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5 Industries That Have Been Reinvented by Drones
inc - 24 Jan 2018 11:30
New applications for unmanned aerial vehicles are helping businesses increase productivity, improve safety, and even provide entertainment.
Pacific Rim trade pact makes step toward new deal without US
ABC News - 24 Jan 2018 10:11
Leaders of countries in a Pacific Rim trade pact rejected by President Donald Trump welcome progress toward signing a final agreement to press ahead without U.S.
Loan Program Plans to Offer Students Prepaid Bank Cards
The New York Times - 24 Jan 2018 09:01
The cards would hold loan amounts that exceeded tuition, giving borrowers another way to pay expenses -- and financial firms a peek at spending patterns.
Trump's Solar Panel Tariff Scrambles Traditional GOP, Democratic Party Views, Maybe Yours Too
Forbes - 24 Jan 2018 06:54
How you feel about the Trump Administration's decision to slap a global tariff on solar panel imports, announced on Monday, can be revealed by what conclusions you draw from a quick exercise. Traditional GOP and Democrat...