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The Showdown at the Window Seat
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 11:30
There's a new level of tension brewing between passengers who insist on keeping the shades down and those who demand keeping them up to enjoy the view.
How much would you pay to save your pet?
CBSNews - 18 Sep 2019 18:43
Many pet owners shell out thousands of dollars in vet costs, while animal insurance remains a rarity
Facebook's Portal TV lets you watch shows during video calls
Venture Beat - 18 Sep 2019 14:00
Facebook introduced Portal TV, which lets users make video calls and watch videos together, along with Portal Mini and a redesigned Portal smart display.
Why another Fed rate cut is good news for your wallet ... mostly
USA Today - 18 Sep 2019 20:03
The Fed's rate cut Wednesday affects credit card, home equity line, savings rates. It's the Fed second cut in less than 2 months
Apple Remains the USA's Most Relevant Brand for the 5th Year, While Nike Plummets
AdWeek - 18 Sep 2019 19:46
For the fifth year in a row, Apple has been named the country's most relevant brand in the annual Brand Relevance Index from Prophet. Showing how committed people are to their smartphones, fellow phone brand Android grab...
GM stops paying for health insurance for striking union workers; talks continue
Reuters - 18 Sep 2019 00:21
General Motors Co shifted health insurance costs for its striking workers to the United Auto Workers union as its members walked the picket line for the second day on Tuesday.
Ex-Aide Accuses NY GOP Senator Of Directing Him To Wear A Leprechaun Costume
TPM - 18 Sep 2019 23:38
A New York state senator’s former chief of staff has filed a human rights complaint against his former employer, and...
Blockchain Mortgages Could Help The Impending Recession
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 22:27
Blockchain technology offers greater transparency, risk reduction and increased efficiency through automation with smart contracts and data immutability that could help the mortgage industry from the impending financial ...
Why Has Litecoin Fallen 50% Since June?
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 21:25
Litecoin has suffered significant losses in recent months, and there are concerns about its future prospects. Will this tenured altcoin bounce back?
Worried About Your Next Business Presentation? 15 Ways to Calm Your Nerves
Small Business Trends - 18 Sep 2019 12:00
Before your next presentation, calm yourself down with these tips.
FA Center: Momentum stock strategies are down -- but not out
Market Watch - 18 Sep 2019 11:18
Momentum strategies have never performed well during periods of high volatility, writes Mark Hulbert.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova starts her day with a healthy green juice ... but still loves to snack on candy
Fast Company - 18 Sep 2019 09:00
The tennis star and candy maven shares her tips and tools for getting the most out of every day. Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has won five grand slam titles including Wimbledon, the French Open, the Australian Ope...
Marketplaces Everywhere - Even Cars Are Transforming into Buzzing Mobile Marketplaces
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 06:45
Cars are transforming into buzzing, throbbing mobile marketplaces. It is estimated that almost $17 billion in routine and leisure consumer spending will be generated by integrated, in-vehicle marketplace applications by ...
Refining The Oil And Gas Industry With IoT
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 04:58
The companies in the oil and gas industry are faced with challenges and hard competition. Companies are turning to technology to thrive within this heavily competitive market. The implementation of IoT in oil and gas hel...
New GoDaddy CEO is sticking with plan despite stock hiccup
Market Watch - 18 Sep 2019 02:04
Shares of the Internet-domain registrar and web-hosting company have tumbled 10% since Scott Wagner retired in August due to health reasons. That ended Tuesday, with shares up 0.7% in regular trading, after GoDaddy annou...
Global Climate Strike: Which companies are closing their doors?
NBC News - 18 Sep 2019 00:56
"We know that reaching zero emissions by 2030 won't be easy. But this is not the time to shy away from the challenge," Amazon Employees for Climate Justice said in a statement.
11 Steps To Becoming Unstoppable With Marie Forleo
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 23:18
Everything is figureoutable. Seriously. Author Marie Forleo breaks down how and why with these eleven game-changing ideas and steps.
Apple's communications VP exits without a permanent replacement
Venture Beat - 18 Sep 2019 22:16
Apple's communications chief Steve Dowling is leaving the company after 16 years, and the company hasn't yet identified a replacement.
LaLiga North America Partners With Sling TV
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 20:44
Sling TV, which currently broadcasts all LaLiga matches, will now feature original programming while offering viewers an open door to Sling TV LaLiga Ambassadors Club, which includes live meet and greets with former play...
How Much Does It Cost To Start A Startup
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 20:41
While data shows that it can cost as little as a few thousand dollars to start a startup thanks to open source technology and cloud-based tools, entrepreneurs still need funds to build the product. Here are three stages ...
Xcode reveals Apple S5 chip is a rebadged S4, iPhone 11s have 4GB RAM
Venture Beat - 18 Sep 2019 20:39
Apple's developer tool has revealed some subtle chip-level changes to this year's Apple Watch, iPhones, and entry-level iPad.