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'Hurricane Sandy's Worst Online Troll'
An influential netizen came under angry scrutiny Tuesday after dramatic information he announced on his widely-followed Twitter account at the peak of deadly superstorm Sandy was found to be false....
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Mayans Don't Actually Believe The World Will End In 2012
Guatemala's Mayan people accused the government and tour groups on Wednesday of perpetuating the myth that their calendar foresees the imminent end of the world for monetary gain. "We are speaking out...
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Looking For A New Startup Idea? Try Farming
In an auditorium last week at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, startup companies sought out investors to help take their ideas to the next level. This wasn't a tech conference. Venture...
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This New Yorker Had A Front Row Seat For Both Hurricane Sandy And 9/11
Sharon Romano always seems to get a front row seat when something goes wrong in New York. Romano was in North Tower of the World Trade Center when it was hit by Al-Qaeda hijackers on September 11,...
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UBS Rogue Trader: My Girlfriend Told Me To Confess
A City trader accused of losing UBS £1.4bn through reckless and illicit deals has told a court he was actively encouraged by superiors to "push the boundaries" so as to maximise profits. Kweku...
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Why I Never Let Employees Negotiate a Raise
What would happen if you got to work one day, went into the kitchen, and saw a list of your employees' salaries taped to the fridge? Would you freak out? Would you expect to find half of your staff...
View ArticleWhy Sandy Has Caused So Many Blackouts
Utility companies in the United States are good at their job – so good that Americans can largely take for granted that, when they flip a switch, their lights will come on. But, if extensive...
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Why Some People Stay Put When They Are Asked To Evacuate
Last night we put the call out for readers’ nagging hurricane questions. @BrothaDom and @michellesipics both asked for a peek into the minds of people who defy evacuation orders “in the face of...
View ArticleSolid Gold Business Cards Are The New Currency Among Chinese Businessmen
October 29, 2012, En route to Los Angeles. Greetings from Hong Kong International Airport; just a quick note today as I’m just about to hop a plane bound for California. Before I head out, I wanted to...
View ArticleEL-ERIAN: Based On The Info Available, I Have Made 4 Observations About...
As our thoughts remain with all those who have been horribly affected by the devastation that hit the U.S. Eastern seaboard and its aftermath, we are being asked about the implications of Hurricane...
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All Of Spain Is Now Paying For An Orgy Enjoyed By A Few
When someone asks me about what happened in Spain I often use the same metaphor: A few people enjoyed a long and luxurious orgy and now all of us have to pay for it, without even being able to take...
View ArticleWhen Setting Goals Can Be Bad For Your Health
Goal setting makes people more likely to cheat. Via The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking: Ordonez and her colleagues mounted the case for the opposition in a 2009 paper...
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Get Your Fair Share From Insurers After Superstorm Sandy
Sandy was a super storm, and now you’re dealing with a super big mess. Maybe a tree clobbered the roof of your home. Or perhaps storm surge washed into your living room. Once you’ve made sure you and...
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It's Only A Matter Of Time Before China Drops The One-Child Policy
China should immediately end its one-child policy and instead adopt a two-child scheme, a foundation with close links to the highest levels of the Communist party has said. The report from the China...
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Buying 'Star Wars' Is A Huge Gamble For Disney
In buying Lucasfilm for a stunning $4.05 billion on Tuesday, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger has made yet another bold gamble for the future of his media company, betting on a beloved but dusty franchise in...
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The 12 Most Expensive States To Raise Kids
When it comes to children, more Americans are just saying “no.” In 2011, the U.S. fertility rate fell to the lowest rate ever reported — 63.2 births per thousand women ages 15 — 44. It’s now dropped...
View ArticleRUSAL IN DESPERATE MEASURES TO SAVE NIGERIAN SMELTER
By John Helmer, Moscow In the century-old story of the little boy and the four tigers, the latter force the lad to give up his clothes with threats to eat him, if he doesn’t come across. Then in a...
View ArticleRUSAL IN DESPERATE MEASURES TO SAVE NIGERIAN SMELTER
By John Helmer, Moscow In the century-old story of the little boy and the four tigers, the latter force the lad to give up his clothes with threats to eat him, if he doesn’t come across. Then in a...
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A Pakistani Terror Suspect Is Offering The US Hurricane Aid
The Pakistani terror suspect blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks has offered to send doctors, medicine and humanitarian assistance to help with relief efforts as the US is battered by Superstorm Sandy....
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Think Overdraft Fees Are Scary? Try These Haunted Banks
A trip to the bank can be a nerve-wracking experience for those seeking out an auto or mortgage loan, or disputing a ghoulish checking account overdraft fee. But there are some banks that are all-out...
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