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Hunter Harrison's Train Overhaul Starts Running Out of Steam
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2019 11:30
Precision-scheduled railroading, the industrywide system to boost efficiency pioneered by the late Hunter Harrison, led to widespread improvements in recent years. But the momentum from that shift is now fading.
Starting Your Strategy With "Why"? Consider These Risks Too
Forbes - 23 Aug 2019 08:10
Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" and his "Golden Circle" are wildly popular. But before starting to find the "why" of your organization it may be useful to have a closer look and ask whether or not starting with why is a g...
Beyond Meat Investors Will Choke on Their Optimism
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2019 16:02
Investors in the maker of pea-based burgers will almost certainly be disappointed, due to absurd growth expectations that ignore the realities of an economic downturn.
7 Business Philosophy Books To Help You See The Big Picture
Forbes - 23 Aug 2019 03:00
Lost sight of your business goals? These books are key to helping you get back on track.
The Overstock CEO Resigned Claiming 'Deep State' Conspiracy and a Relationship With a Russian Spy. Here's What to Know
Time - 23 Aug 2019 23:27
The CEO of online home goods seller Overstock resigned Thursday, following comments alleging that the FBI had directed him to pursue an intimate relationship with the convicted Russian agent Maria Butina as an informant....
California rare earths miner races to refine amid U.S.-China trade row
Reuters - 23 Aug 2019 22:37
The owner of the only U.S. rare earths mine is going on a hiring spree as it looks to significantly boost production, part of a strategy to build out American refining capability after China raised tariffs on the mineral...
Riot Games closes a chapter with sexual harassment lawsuit settlement
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 20:45
League of Legends maker Riot Games closed a sorry chapter of its history with the settlement of a class-action lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment.
Manufacturing slowdown, Fed mess stall market rally
New York Post - 23 Aug 2019 04:09
Wall Street's recent efforts to rally following last week's recession scare was thwarted Thursday by a bevy of bad news, including the first signs of a manufacturing slowdown in 10 years. Stocks started the day off stron...
U.S. SEC fines Deutsche Bank $16 million to settle foreign corruption charges
Reuters - 23 Aug 2019 03:48
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay more than $16 million to settle charges that it violated U.S. corruption laws by hiring relatives of foreign government officials in order to win or retain business, the U.S. markets regul...
Financial Advisers Now Help With College Plans, Family Counseling, Cremains
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2019 13:00
As the price of investing hurtles to zero, some traditional financial advisers are taking new side gigs in a bid to justify their fees
How Far Can You Push For Trademark Rights In The Word 'Blockchain'
Forbes - 23 Aug 2019 05:16
Any business, large or small, which would see its name in use by some other enterprise, needs to ask, "Are they really a competitor, and are they really causing damage to my reputation?" Remember that coexisting use of i...
Top law firm Weil Gotshal botched millions in pay for bankers
New York Post - 23 Aug 2019 04:26
Two powerful Wall Street investment bankers could be on the hook for millions of dollars in back taxes and penalties after one of the world's most prestigious law firms botched their pay packages -- and then left them in...
Jeffrey Epstein Donations to M.I.T. Will Be Focus of University Inquiry
The New York Times - 23 Aug 2019 02:46
In an initial tally, the school says it accepted approximately $800,000 from the disgraced financier over a 20-year period.
The Wall Street Journal: Google takes down more than 200 YouTube channels linked to Hong Kong disinformation
Market Watch - 23 Aug 2019 01:03
Google pulled 210 YouTube channels from its platform, saying that they appeared to be part of a coordinated disinformation campaign in response to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
AI Weekly: Detroit's facial recognition battle is about the ends justifying the means
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 23:38
The Detroit Police Department hopes to convince Rep. Rashida Tlaib that in its use of facial recognition software, the ends justify the means.
The RetroBeat: World of Illusion is a Genesis co-op treasure
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 23:03
When you get a Sega Genesis Mini, don't overlook World of Illusion. It's one of my favorite Disney video games ever.
Quasi-AR baby steps are preparing us for true AR's digital future
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 22:36
Apps such as Instagram, Pokemon Go, and Snapchat are acclimating people to the idea of augmented reality, even though they fall well short of true AR.
Encouraging Genuine Work Friendships is Good Business - Here's How (And Why)
Forbes - 23 Aug 2019 21:25
Genuine friendships at work don't just improve culture - a team that gets along is also more productive. From our 'Beer + BBQ' test, to our 101 Life Goals program, here's how we encourage real connections between colleag...
Wolves in the Walls wins first Emmy Award for a virtual being
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 21:20
Fable Studios has won an Emmy Award for Wolves in the Walls, a virtual reality animation that features the virtual being Lucy.
Weaponize your drone and face a $25,000 fine from the FAA
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 20:54
The Federal Aviation Administration this week warned that placing a dangerous weapon on a drone can carry a fine of up to $25,000.
Why You're Not Living Your Best Life -- And The Simple Mental Shift That Holds The Solution
Forbes - 23 Aug 2019 19:57
While positive thinking has been demonstrated to be an effective, perhaps even necessary step to becoming successful--just think of all the Olympic athletes who practice positive visualization--there are real limits to w...
Waymo cars refuse to drive in unsafe conditions
Venture Beat - 23 Aug 2019 19:46
In a blog post, Waymo laid out the ways its cars tackle extreme weather conditions like snowstorms, heavy rain, and haboobs.