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How Samsung Executive David Eun Changed His Life After Surviving A Plane Crash This Summer
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2013 00:33
Samsung mobile ad executive David Eun shares the three ways he changed his life after surviving the crash landing of the Asiana Airlines 777 at San Francisco airport this summer. Click for sound. Produced by Kamelia A...
What It's Like To Walk Using Bionic Legs For The First Time
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2013 17:06
Dr. Hugh Herr's work developing robotic prosthetics is transforming the disability industry. He shared a clip of one woman's reaction to his revolutionary product, BIOMs, at Ignition 2013. Click for sound. Produced by...
Apprenticeships Can Lead To High-Paying Jobs For Those Without Degrees
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2013 00:47
Instead of racking up debt while going to college, apprentices start earning money within their first year in the classroom. According to a recent report published by the office of Occupational Statistics and Employment ...
The Justice Department Released An Amazing 'Indictment' In Honor Of Batkid
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2013 01:17
The Department of Justice delivered a heartfelt tribute late Friday to "Batkid" — a 5-year-old named Miles who is battling Leukemia, and got to fight crime in a transformed San Francisco thanks to the Make-A-Wish found...
'Sugar Baby' Service Thrives In Underground Economy
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2013 00:49Watch: Multi-Million-Dollar Florida Listing Includes Rolls-Royce
ABC News - 16 Nov 2013 00:05
Buyer of Boca Raton mansion will get $500,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom as part of the deal.
McDonald's Working on Customizable Menu
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2013 01:08Apple marketing executive says Samsung hurt iPhone, iPad demand
Reuters - 16 Nov 2013 00:31
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US Airways Kicks Blind Man Off Plane and Employs the 'Ostrich Strategy' to Public's Outrage
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2013 19:41
As you may have heard, Albert Rizzi, of Bellport, New York, and his seeing eye dog Doxology were kicked off a US Airways flight from Philadelphia to Long Island on November 13 when Rizzi was unable to, "shove his service...
SFC transit agency calls for renewed union talks
News Observer - 16 Nov 2013 10:46
San Francisco transit officials are calling for a return to the bargaining table, saying an expensive provision was "erroneously" included in a labor contract that settled a union dispute that…
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner to join private equity firm": WSJ
Reuters - 16 Nov 2013 08:05
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is joining private-equity firm Warburg Pincus, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
Fenway suitor sues over street concessions
Boston - 16 Nov 2013 04:39
An Everett businessman has followed through on his threat to sue the Boston Redevelopment Authority over a no-bid contract awarding the Red Sox permanent rights to close part of Yawkey Way for gameday concession sales. J...
Playing China's Investing Frontier
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2013 03:44
The move by China to open its local stock markets to foreign investment is triggering a new wave of ETFs.
Four Seasons' Customer Service: Consulting The Systems Behind The Click Of A Hotel Door
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 22:34
Forbes: Apply Four Seasons Hotels' customer service/hospitality systems (explains consultant and keynote speaker) to your corporate culture and customer experience.
Cell Captives And The Recycling Of Capital
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 19:03
A captive insurance company is an insurance company that is owned as a subsidiary by the parent company. The captive typically exists to provide insurance only to other subsidiary businesses owned by a common parent. The...
The Explosion In Local-Mobile Data Is Rewriting The Rules For Marketers
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2013 18:07
The check in is on the way out. But apps that use mobile location data are only becoming more popular. Providing a useful service that encourages data sharing is the key to a successful location-based strategy. It is a...
Tell Me Again Who Steve Jobs Is: Survey Says American Have Trouble Naming Successful Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 13:00
Entrepreneurship is vital to the economy. Yet, surprisingly few people can name even one successful entrepreneur.
Prenups and Estate Planning
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2013 06:29
Prenuptial agreements aren't just about protecting assets in case of a divorce anymore.
U.S. Citizens Renouncing Skyrocket---The Tina Turner Effect
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 03:58
America is a great land and lures immigrants worldwide, yet record numbers of U.S. citizens and permanent residents are giving up their citizenship or residency. For all the immigrant arrivals there's an increasing tric...
Snapchat And The Path To The Personal
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 02:32
Snapchat & the Path to the Personal - This post originally appeared on Quora by Mills Baker.
Is This a Bubble?
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2013 02:26
As stocks hit new records and small investors--finally--return to the market, some analysts and economists are getting worried. Here's what investors should do now.
Should Facebook Put A Knockout Punch Offer On The Table For Snapchat -- Say, $5B?
Forbes - 16 Nov 2013 02:11
With Snapchat turning down $3B, should Facebook put a knockout punch offer on the table -- say, $5B? This question was originally answered on Quora by Marc Bodnick.