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A high-rise building boom put Coral Gables on steroids. Will it remain the City Beautiful?
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 14:00
Just five years short of a century ago, developer George Merrick conjured up a Mediterranean fantasyland on his family's holdings of scrub pine and avocado groves just outside the backwater …
2 CEOs Who Have Not Earned My Trust
Forbes - 18 Feb 2019 00:26
Since I published Nvidia's CEO Has Earned My Trust, readers have asked me for some examples of CEOs who have not earned my trust. There are two I can think of, Ynon Kreiz, CEO of Mattel, and Brian Krzanich, former CEO of...
New Rules For Less Stress And Long-Lasting Success In Business (And Life)
Forbes - 18 Feb 2019 16:14
According to Simon Sinek, leadership is itself "just like a muscle" and that left without training and consistency it'll weaken. With consistent attention and continual improvement that muscle will only strengthen. Chang...
Facebook's Messenger, Instagram and Whatsapp Integration Isn't Complicated, 8 Things to Know
Small Business Trends - 18 Feb 2019 13:00
Things to keep an eye with the Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp integration.
Saudi Arabia signs $20bn in deals with Pakistan
BBC - 18 Feb 2019 04:53
The huge investment comes as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to shore up Saudi's Asian allies.
FAA investigates Southwest over baggage weight discrepancies: WSJ
Reuters - 18 Feb 2019 20:03
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating Southwest Airlines Co for widespread failure to accurately track the combined weight of checked bags loaded onto its jets, according to a Wall Street Journal repo...
How Brands Can Remain in Control of Their Ever-Increasing Data
AdWeek - 18 Feb 2019 18:30
Brand mergers and acquisitions often signal business growth and prosperity, but they don't come without challenges. While many focus on the obvious aspects of M&A like shareholder value, areas like consolidating customer...
Will Procter & Gamble stock split again soon?
USA Today - 18 Feb 2019 16:44
Since 1970, P&G stock has usually tradedfor several weeks or a few months above $100 before sharessplit.
Shrimpers hope industry lost to warm seas won't be forgotten
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 16:39
Glen Libby looks back fondly on his days as a Maine shrimp trawler, but he's concerned about what seafood lovers will think if the shuttered fishery ever reopens. "Shrimp? What …
Germany bans Wirecard 'shorting' as prosecutors probe FT journalist
Reuters - 18 Feb 2019 15:52
Germany's financial watchdog has banned "short" selling of Wirecard shares due to volatility in the payments firm's stock following reports in the Financial Times which are now the subject of an investigation by German a...
Alabama man awarded $151M in Ford Explorer rollover lawsuit
USA Today - 18 Feb 2019 15:36
Jury finds company failed to meet safety guidelines and destroyed testing data.
Pushing The Boundaries To Make Impact Investing Available To Everyone
Forbes - 18 Feb 2019 15:303,500 jobs at risk as Honda plots Swindon closure
Sky News - 18 Feb 2019 15:03
Honda is preparing to announce the closure of its factory in Swindon, dealing a devastating blow both to its 3500-strong workforce and ministers’ hopes that the UK will remain an elite manufacturing economy after Brexi...
Europe Markets: European stocks hover at 4-month highs on hopes for more trade progress; Wirecard surges
Market Watch - 18 Feb 2019 14:48
European markets were mostly down on Monday, after last week's highs, as investor continue to watch trade negotiations between the U.S. and China unfold
5 Things To Say When A Friend Expects You To Work For Free
Forbes - 18 Feb 2019 14:43
Reminding your friends that you need to get paid for your advice, products, or services can be awkward. Fortunately, these strategies will help you know what to say the next time someone expects you to work for free.
7 details you may have missed on Sunday's 'The Walking Dead'
Business Insider - 18 Feb 2019 07:15
Gene Page/AMC Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "The Walking Dead," season nine, episode 10, "Omega." INSIDER breaks down some of the smaller moments you may have missed on Sunday's episode of the AMC zombie series, ...
Stores accused of 'watering down' bottle deposit scheme
BBC - 18 Feb 2019 04:32
Campaigners say retailers want fees to only apply to smaller containers, rather than all plastic bottles.
AP source: Moustakas, Brewers nearing deal for about $10M
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 02:42
Mike Moustakas and the Brewers are nearing a deal that would keep the third baseman in Milwaukee for a guarantee of about $10 million, a person familiar with the negotiations …
Asia shares up on optimism over trade talks, stimulus
Reuters - 18 Feb 2019 02:27
Asian share markets firmed on Monday as investors dared to hope for both progress at Sino-U.S. trade talks in Washington this week and more policy stimulus from major central banks.
The Wall Street Journal: U.K. lawmakers scold Facebook, call for increased social-media regulation
Market Watch - 18 Feb 2019 02:22
A U.K. parliamentary committee rebuked Facebook Inc. in a new report that calls for regulation and intensified scrutiny of social-media companies.
Saudi Arabia denies crown prince seeks to buy Manchester United
Market Watch - 18 Feb 2019 01:29
Saudi Arabia on Sunday denied reports that its crown prince was bidding to acquire the famed Manchester United soccer club, suggesting it's all been a misunderstanding.
Former ME Gov. LePage, Staff Spent $22,000 In Taxpayer Dollars At Trump’s D.C. Hotel
TPM - 18 Feb 2019 00:30
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage and members of his staff billed Maine taxpayers at least $22,000 for room reservations and...