Politicians, driver advocacy groups and even the police are trying to outlaw speed traps, not only because they’re annoying, but because when speed limits are too low, roads become more — not less — dangerous.
Bad News for Fliers This Fall
Expect high fares and scarce seats, despite U.S. push for competition. Plus a map of the hardest-hit American airports
7-Eleven, Home of the Big Gulp — and Multimillion Dollar Venture Capital Investments
Consumers tend to associate 7-Eleven mainly with Slurpees, Big Gulps, and hot dogs left under the heat lamp too long. So what is the real world’s Kwik-E-Mart doing by jumping into the sophisticated world of venture capitalism?
This Labor Day, Much of America Will Be . . . Laboring
Will you be barbecuing this Labor Day, or slaving away at the office? According to new survey data from Bloomberg BNA and Beyond.com, many Americans will have the somewhat ironic pleasure of laboring on the day that’s meant to commemorate the “social and economic achievements of the American worker.”
Bloomberg BNA data shows that 39 …
Leaders, Stop These Behaviors Now
If you want to empower, engage, or motivate others, don’t just focus on increasing your positive behaviors. Pay attention to the things you need to stop doing at the same time. Here are three to avoid:
- Judgmental body language. No one likes perceived condescension. Watch out for scowling, furrowed brows, and quizzical or sarcastic
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Post-Deal Management and Client Retention
Loyalty pays big dividends in business, which is why fostering customer fidelity makes good business sense. These tips will help you increase repeat business.
Best Fall Foliage: Vermont or … Arizona?
Baby-Tooth Bubble: Has the Tooth Fairy Lost Her Mind?
The Tooth Fairy is one girl gone wild. Some kids are getting $50 a tooth and the average bounty is up 42% in two years. Here’s what the trend says about the economy and our collective parenting skills.
Ron Paul Unfiltered: Libertarian Icon On His New Internet TV Channel
Former Texas congressman Ron Paul has never been at a loss for ways to pass the time. Between his books – he’s got a new one out in September – speaking engagements, the presidential runs, and now his online venture the Ron …
JPMorgan China Hiring Practices Investigation Spreads to Asia
An investigation into American investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s hiring-related nepotism in China has now expanded to other Asian countries after an “internal spreadsheet that linked appointments to specific deals …
Fast-Food Companies Probably Can Afford to Pay Workers More
Nationwide fast-food strikes are ramping up today, as thousands of low-wage restaurant workers are walking off the job, demanding the right to organize and wages as high as $15 per hour.
The issue of fast-food worker pay has been in the news a lot lately, after McDonald’s published a much maligned sample budget for its low-income …
Netflix Opens New Front in Battle on TV by Netting Aziz Ansari Stand-Up Special
Netflix’s rapid transformation from an on-demand repository of old movies and TV shows into an original content powerhouse will get another boost this November thanks to Parks and Recreation star Aziz Ansari. The comedian plans to debut his next stand-up special exclusively on the streaming service, he told The New York Times.
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