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14 things people think are fine to say at work -- but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive
Business Insider - 10 Sep 2018 21:29
Francisco Osorio/Flickr What is a microaggression? It is an unconscious expressions of racism or sexism. That unconscious bias is everywhere — especially in the workplace. To avoid a toxic workplace culture, it's impor...
Give Your Team the Freedom to Do the Work They Think Matters Most
Harvard Business Review - 10 Sep 2018 17:00
The case for “liberated companies.”
5 easy ways to save money on tech, games
USA Today - 10 Sep 2018 17:07
Sure, the latest gadgets and games maycost a pretty penny, but there are easy ways to save serious money when shopping for them.
Why Seclusion Is the Enemy of Creativity
Harvard Business Review - 10 Sep 2018 15:00
A 16th century artist’s story illustrates it perfectly.
Trump: Ford can build Focus in U.S. Wrong, Ford says
USA Today - 10 Sep 2018 00:52
Ford canceled plans to import a car from China because of tariffs. Contrary to Trump's tweet, the carmaker says it can't make money building it here.
Cautionary tales of leaseholder regret
MoneyWeek - 10 Sep 2018 17:13
The dangers of buying a property on a long leasehold instead of a freehold are becoming clearer every day, says Merryn Somerset Webb. The post Cautionary tales of leaseholder regret was first published on MoneyWeek.
Oil up as U.S. drilling growth stalls, Iranian sanctions bite
Reuters - 10 Sep 2018 17:09
Oil prices rose on Monday as growth of U.S. drilling braked and investors anticipated lower supply once new U.S. sanctions against Iran's crude exports kick in from November.
Winklevoss twins receive New York approval to launch new crypto coin
American Banker - 10 Sep 2018 17:07
Two financial technology companies -- including Gemini Trust, the digital-asset exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss -- won New York state approval to issue cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Freelancer productivity hacks: How to find your lost motivation
USA Today - 10 Sep 2018 17:07
Sometimes the hardest part of being your own boss is finding motivation. Instead, find the motivation to actually do the work you’ve been given.
Chipotle is bringing back a menu item it killed just a year ago, and it shows the chain's massive evolution (CMG)
Business Insider - 10 Sep 2018 17:05
Hollis Johnson Chipotle announced on Monday it is bringing back chorizo to all stores for a limited time. The chain took chorizo off the menu in September 2017 for the sake of efficiency, it said at the time. The limited...
Wall Street higher as tax cut hopes keep trade war fears at bay
Reuters - 10 Sep 2018 17:03
U.S. stock indexes were higher on Monday, boosted by the consumer discretionary sector and as hopes for a new round of tax cuts overshadowed fears of an escalation in the Sino-U.S. trade war.
Omaha tax preparer gets probation for false returns
Miami Herald - 10 Sep 2018 17:01
A federal judge has overturned nine guilty verdicts but has let five others stand against an Omaha tax preparer who prepared and filed false returns. U.S. District Court records show …
Miners stumble upon $10 million in gold from a single blast
USA Today - 10 Sep 2018 16:52
More than 9,000 ounces of gold were discovered by miners in Western Australia.
Don't Try to Be the "Fun Boss" -- and Other Lessons in Ethical Leadership
Harvard Business Review - 10 Sep 2018 16:00
Based on a study of 3,500 managers.
IPPB ties up with FSS to create payments network for unorganized retail
livemint.com - 10 Sep 2018 15:17
India Post Payments Bank says FSS will also provide merchant management and settlement solutions including on-boarding fee calculation, reconciliation and settlement
The new huge-screen “iPhone XS Max” is intriguing in a big way
Fast Company - 10 Sep 2018 13:45
The biggest iPhone in history could be the clearest expression yet of Appe’s “disappearing screen” vision. If the leakers have it right, Apple will take the wraps off its largest-screen iPhone ever during the compa...
The biggest sign you need to be in couples therapy, according to a marriage therapist
Business Insider - 10 Sep 2018 14:57
Motortion Films/Shutterstock The biggest sign you need to be in couples therapy,saysmarriageand family therapist Rachel Zamore, is that you and your partner are caught in a "pursue-withdraw" cycle. It's the most common p...
Ikea wants to 3D print your butt
Fast Company - 10 Sep 2018 10:00
Because sometimes, ultimate comfort comes at the ultimate price. What would you do for the perfect chair? Would you head to your local Ikea, drop trou, and scan your derrière? (And just as importantly, would you opt to ...
Returns from NPS: How your investments are faring
livemint.com - 10 Sep 2018 06:29Asia Markets: Asian stocks dip after Trump's Apple-production comments
Market Watch - 10 Sep 2018 05:22
Asian stocks were widely lower on early trading Monday, extending last week's selling. President Donald Trump's comments Saturday urging Apple Inc. to move its manufacturing to the U.S. helped pressure Asian tech stocks.
Ether, bitcoin prices tumble as cryptocurrency selloff deepens
livemint.com - 10 Sep 2018 05:19
Ether prices slumped 8.1% on Friday while bitcoin lost 2%, while the market capitalization of digital assets tracked by CoinMarketCap.com shrank to $196 billion
Japan revises April-June growth data up to 3 percent
Miami Herald - 10 Sep 2018 04:47
The Japanese economy grew at a robust annual rate of 3 percent in April-June on the back of healthy capital spending, according to revised government data released Monday. The revision …