The 5 Best Sports Books I Read This Year
It's a cliché to say the best sports books aren't really about sports. It also implies that sports are inherently meaningless — that "good" sports books use games and teams and players as an elaborate...
View ArticleSenators Defy Obama And Introduce A New Iran Sanctions Bill
Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) on Thursday introduced new legislation that proposes new conditional sanctions on Iran, openly defying White House wishes to not introduce new...
View ArticleHeartwarming Video Of A Student With Down Syndrome Reading His College...
While many students this month learned whether they'll be attending their first choice school next fall, it's unlikely anyone had as heartfelt and genuine a reaction to the good news as this young man...
View ArticlePershing Square Denies Firing The Analyst Who Told Bill Ackman To Short...
There's a rumor going around that Shane Dinneen, the Pershing Square hedge-fund analyst who worked on the firm's famous Herbalife short, has been canned. We've been in touch with Pershing Square. The...
View ArticleGLENN BECK: 'Chris Christie Is A Fat Nightmare'
Glenn Beck says Chris Christie is a "fat nightmare" in an interview at CNN. Beck just isn't a fan of Christie's policies, and so he doesn't want to see him as president.Join the conversation about this...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide To Tipping This Holiday Season
The end of the year holiday season can be a huge money suck as people buy gifts for family, friends, and coworkers.But we should also remember to thank the people who make our lives easier throughout...
View ArticleROSENBERG: 2014 Will Be The Year The US Economic Horse Breaks Out Of The Gate
Gluskin Sheff's David Rosenberg, who has been turning increasingly bullish, has published his 2014 outlook.Rosenberg thinks the U.S. economy will surprise to the upside next year.In fact, the title of...
View ArticleNew York City's Worst Bus Lines Are Slower Than A Rowboat
New York City's two slowest bus lines run at an average speed of 3.4 mph — slower than the standard rowboat.That's according to the Straphangers Campaign, which advocates for good, safe, and affordable...
View ArticleThis Rangers Fan Was Really Bored
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 4-3 Wednesday night in close game that ended in a shootout.One fan was obviously not impressed though. Al Bello of Getty Images captured this photo of...
View ArticleA Coffee Expert Explains Why It's A Terrible Idea To Order Your Coffee Drink...
We recently wrote a post on why you should order your coffee drinks "extra hot," based on advice from a former Starbucks barista. She pegged the perfect coffee temperature at 180 degrees...
View ArticleApp Santa Has Arrived! The 15 Hottest iPhone Apps Are Super Cheap TODAY Only
Beginning today, the top 15 most popular apps in the App Store are on sale at huge discounts right before the holidays, as part of a campaign known as App Santa. (We first saw this on 9to5Mac.)The...
View ArticleVW's Push To Make Americans Buy Diesel Cars Is Working Really Well
Facing stricter fuel emissions standards, automakers in the U.S. have made a concerted effort to offer more and better hybrids and electric cars.They've also resorted to an older technology that's just...
View ArticleThose Stolen Target Credit Card Numbers Are Being Sold In Underground Markets
Some 40 million credit card numbers were stolen in a Black Friday sting at Target stores around the country.Now KrebsOnSecurity reports that the pilfered credit card data is for sale at underground...
View ArticleHere Are The Countries With The Biggest Pay Gaps Between Men And Women
The Pew Research Center has a new analysis out today looking the gender pay gap and paid parental leave.It finds that countries with higher pay gaps give more paid weeks of parental leave. Austria and...
View ArticleJimmy Fallon And Justin Timberlake's 8 Best Comedy Collaborations Ahead Of...
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake are set to take on "Saturday Night Live"this weekend, with Fallon as host and JT as the musical guest — for his 5th time!The late night show has a history of funny...
View ArticleCalxeda Closes Its Office: The Sad Story Of One Of The Most Innovative...
Calxeda, the company that pioneered the concept of making corporate data center computers run on the same low-power chips that power your smartphone, has closed its doors, executives told Business...
View ArticleA Former Wall Street Trader Took These Devastating Photos Of Addicts In The...
Chris Arnade left his job as a foreign exchange trader at a major investment bank to pursue photography full-time.He's not your typical photographer, though.Arnade, who is very critical of Wall Street,...
View Article30 American Jobs Headed For The Trash Pile
Tree-fellers, shoemakers, and postal clerks, beware. More than 30% of these jobs may disappear over the next 10 years.A new release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on which...
View ArticleMayor Bloomberg Took The First Ride On NYC's New Subway Extension Today
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other officials took the first ride on the extended portion of the 7 Subway line this morning, marking a milestone in the development of New York City's Far West...
View ArticleHow To Make Sure Extroverts Succeed In Your Office Culture
Most people are drawn to people much like themselves. We can’t help ourselves. Like attracts like.So if you would describe yourself as outgoing, confident, not afraid of public speaking, the life of...
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