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Losing Her Mind: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Ends with Hope
The New Yorker - 8 Apr 2019 20:13
Emily Nussbaum writes on the finale of the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," starring Rachel Bloom and created by Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna.
Identifying Key Employees When Buying A Business
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 03:23
As a first step in your due diligence process for employees, determine who are key to the business. Measure the potential impact of any departing employee, do any hold key licenses, how easily they can be replaced, what ...
Three Things That Could Crush China's Hot Home Prices
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 01:33
Rising home prices are certainly good news for investors and speculators who have been pouring funds into the sector to get the party going. But it's bad news for young people looking to buy a home and form a family.
Big-bank CEOs head to the lion's den
American Banker - 8 Apr 2019 21:24
The congressional hearing will be ripe with opportunities for lawmakers to raise flags on issues of diversity, deregulation and social policy.
Cannabis Watch: Cannabis stocks lower as investors await the fate of the States Act
Market Watch - 8 Apr 2019 21:13
Cannabis stocks were mostly lower Monday, as investors moved to the sidelines to await the fate of a bill that aims to provide protections for companies in states that have legalized weed.
The Chemical-TCF merger that almost wasn't
American Banker - 8 Apr 2019 19:37
The companies had planned to make Chemical CEO David Provost the new leader before October's market gyrations led them to break off talks. When they revisited the deal, several things changed -- including Provost's role.
Razer launches $160 Razer Ripsaw HD video capture card
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 17:00
Streaming is becoming an incredibly popular pastime, and Razer wants to make it easier than ever with the Razer Ripsaw HD video capture card.
Upstart raises $50 million and partners with banks to expand its AI lending business
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 16:00
Upstart, a startup that uses AI to identify who should get a loan, said today it has raised $50 million and inked deals with banks to expand its business.
Merck KGaA wins Versum's support for sweetened $6.5 billion offer
Reuters - 8 Apr 2019 13:40
Merck KGaA won the support of Versum Materials Inc's board with a sweetened $6.5 billion takeover proposal, topping an agreed merger with rival Entegris.
Long-delayed NJ mall featuring helicopter transport from NYC seeking luxury tenants
New York Post - 8 Apr 2019 04:36
American Dream -- the long-delayed mega-mall that's slated to open this fall off the New Jersey Turnpike -- will have an indoor ski slope and water park, a giant Ferris wheel and even a fleet of helicopters to fly in sho...
Crypto players 'need to get their acts together': Q&A with Andrew Hinkes
American Banker - 8 Apr 2019 03:00
As bankers' skepticism about blockchain deepens, crypto firms should demonstrate how the technology can help financial companies, such as by extending access to the underbanked, says Hinkes, a prominent advocate of block...
Seven Ways to Rethink Your Next Leadership Retreat
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 23:19
Each year, thousands of top managers and board members head to the hills for an annual ritual: the strategic offsite retreat. The purpose of such meetings, of course, is to get away from it all and strategize. To leave b...
HyperX QuadCast mic review - the best mic for livestreaming
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 23:01
The HyperX QuadCast mic is one of the best USB options for prosumer-level livestreamers and YouTube creators. It sounds great and has smart features.
Do You Want To Be Great? Expect To Fail Often.
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 22:45
If you want to be an entrepreneur you have to overcome failures. There are lots of opportunities to dream and solve problems but new businesses require motivation and persistence too.
How To Upturn An Industry: Vocal Artist Cali Tucker On Women's Empowerment, Music Industry Change
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 21:56
Technologies like Blockchain are helping entrepreneurs to upend traditional business models (such as music distribution) in new ways.
HyperX launches a sub-$100 wireless headset
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 21:51
The HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless is an upgraded gaming headset from Kingston's gaming division. It supports PC and PlayStation 4.
Why computer vision is rocking the business world -- and bottom lines
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 21:50
Computer vision's potential is suddenly clear across a broad swath of industries, making it one of the fastest-growing trends.
What Lessons This Vietnamese Entrepreneur, CEO And Shark On Shark Tank Vietnam Has Learned
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 21:39
Born in Vietnam and raised in the United States, Linh Thai returned more than 10 years ago wanting to make a difference. Since then, she's founded an ethically-run company, served as a Shark on Shark Tank Vietnam and rec...
AI Plus Entertainment Equals the Dawning of a Trillion-Dollar New Economy
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 20:45Technological Innovations In Marketing Are Great But The Human Element Might Be Missing
Forbes - 8 Apr 2019 20:02
Is technology driving too much change in today's marketing practices? Is the human element missing? Dooply Co-Founder Jad Mawlawi certainly thinks so and explains why.
Five Revelations Reveal The Extent Of The Rot In The NC GOP Bribery Scandal
TPM - 8 Apr 2019 19:41
Since last week's bombshell indictment dropped implicating North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes and businessman Greg Lindberg in a...
Nvidia wants AI Clara to be the AI platform for radiologists
Venture Beat - 8 Apr 2019 19:17
Nvidia's Clara AI toolkit for health care is being incorporated into ACR AI-LAB, an American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute platform.