‘Dumb Ways to Die' grabs top honors at Cannes Lions
Posted by: Aby Sam Thomas
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 15:06:09 -0700 | business-news
As far as public service announcements go, Dumb Ways to Die was definitely one of the better ones we have seen in a long, long time. As a result, it comes as really no surprise to learn that the three-minute...
'Candy Crush Saga' plans IPO, removes all in-app advertising
Posted by: Joe Kukura
London :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-18 16:22:59 -0700 | business-news
Most social media firms will slap multiple layers of new advertising on their website or product when planning an IPO to give investors confidence that the company will somehow eventually make money. Not so for "Candy Crush Saga" producers King,...
Mother And Child Allegedly Held Captive In Ohio House For 2 Years, Threatened With Reptile Attacks
Source: BusinessInsider
Ashland :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 16:16:16 -0700 | business-news
The FBI has charged four people in connection with a case of "modern-day slavery" in Ashland, Ohio. At a press conference Tuesday, federal prosecutors and detectives from the Ashland Police Department said the mother and her 6-year-old child were subjected...
Wal-Mart Sues Labor Union And Protesters In An Effort To Keep Them Away From Stores
Source: BusinessInsider
Fort Worth :: TX :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 15:25:22 -0700 | business-news
They have screamed through bullhorns, paraded around with banners and signs on sticks, conducted in-store flash mobs,' and diverted management and local police from their normal job functions, the lawsuit said, according to the station. The union, United Food and...
Toshiba to cut TV business costs by $104 million this fiscal year: Nikkei
Source: Reuters
Jakarta :: Indonesia | updated 2013-06-18 14:39:28 -0700 | business-news
News Related Topics Boxes of Toshiba Corp's Regza liquid-crystal display (LCD) televisions are seen at an electronic store in Tokyo January 31, 2013. Japan's Toshiba Corp plans to cut about 10 billion yen ($104 million) in costs this fiscal year...
Chuck Jaffe: Fox commentator paid $50,000 to tout stock
Source: MarketWatch
Tirana :: Albania | updated 2013-06-18 11:59:55 -0700 | business-news
Most investors can't tell the difference between sponsored investment research and independent analysis, and that's exactly what the sponsors typically small companies paying for a marketing campaign that will inflate their stock activity and value are counting on.
The Fed: Three pitfalls the Fed faces on path to tapering
Source: MarketWatch
Washington :: DC :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:06:50 -0700 | business-news
It has become fairly clear after all of the talk and turbulence surrounding the Federal Reserve's policy meeting that the central bank wants to pull back on its easy policy stance if it can. Market participants have come to accept...
Fran Tarkenton and Winning As a Self-Taught Entrepreneur
Source: Entrepreneur
Irvine :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:07:54 -0700 | business-news
State Standouts As an entrepreneur, Tarkenton sought out the advice and mentorship of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus. Most of what he learned about running a business he taught himself...There are no get rich schemes,...
From Facebook to Foot Traffic: Building a Bakery's Social Network
Source: Entrepreneur
Irvine :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:07:49 -0700 | business-news
Just Baked's Facebook cover image features a fan-submitted photo -- such as this image of a dog enjoying a Pupcake. Image credit: Just Baked In this new series, we'll learn how real brick-and-mortar businesses are boosting their digital presence and...
Sikorsky picks S-76 service provider in Britain
Source: United Press International
London :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-18 13:19:21 -0700 | business-news
Vector Aerospace Services' maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in Britain have been designated customer service centers for Sikorsky S-76 helicopters. The arrangement between SAS, the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft, and Vector was announce at the Paris Air Show. "Vector...
Why I'm Leaving Forbes
Source: Forbes
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:19:04 -0700 | business-news
And in many cases, it has been able to pull in expertise on specific topics that its own staff doesn't necessarily possess. For instance, I am arguably better positioned than a Forbes management writer to tie Drucker's timeless wisdom to...
5 Ways to Use Twitter Beyond the Basics
Source: Entrepreneur
Pittsburg :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:08:01 -0700 | business-news
Coming up with new ways to reach customers on Twitter doesn't need to require a lot of time or money. What it does take is creativity and a willingness to make personal connections. Here are five keys to energizing your...
Square Feet: As Coney Island Stirs, One Man's Vision Is Unbuilt
Source: The New York Times
Jacksonville :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 12:02:14 -0700 | business-news
June 18, 2013 For over 30 years, Horace Bullards visions for Coney Island amounted to little more than a boardwalk of broken dreams. His plans for year-round amusement parks and bustling commerce for full-time employment never came to fruition.
SMART INVESTOR: Investors Are Falling Out Of Love With Online Brokerage Firms
Source: BusinessInsider
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 16:00:06 -0700 | business-news
Investors seem to fall a little bit less in love with Internet brokerage firms with each passing year. Overall investor satisfaction with self-directed investment firms dropped 16 points from 2012 in the latest J.D...The study measures how happy investors are...
This Futuristic Weapons System Would Allow Troops To Blow Up Targets Simply By Looking At Them And ...
Source: BusinessInsider
Aware :: Ethiopia | updated 2013-06-18 15:59:56 -0700 | business-news
The system, unveiled this week at the Paris Air Show, is designed for the joint tactical attack controller...Everything here is based on current technology and an open architecture, Todd Lovell, an engineer and technical director in the intelligence, information and...
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