Almost 150 years after his death, Lincoln has never been more popular — especially for companies.
The $19-Per-Month Smartphone Is Actually Getting Decent Reviews
First introduced in 2011, Republic Wireless is a North Carolina-based service that promises a smartphone with unlimited Internet, voice, and texting for an absurdly inexpensive $19 per month. Most astounding of all: The phone seems to work.
6 Weird New Taxes You Might Have to Pay (If You’re Not Already)
Why is it that government officials seem inspired to reach the heights of creativity coming up with new taxes? Who knows. But their efforts could mean you’ll be paying new taxes on everything from bicycles to bowling, 2-by-4s to marijuana.
New York Times Co. To Sell Boston Globe Amid Changing Media Landscape
The Times they are a-changin’ — again. The New York Times Co., parent company of the Gray Lady, plans to sell The Boston Globe.
Was It Something I Said? Fed Minutes Cause Markets to Slump
If you get the impression that the stock market is some sort of paranoid neurotic, overreacting to every little whispered rumor and half truth, you’re not alone.
Managers: It’s OK to Keep Your Door Closed
You might think a good manager should always be accessible when in the office. But, if every spare minute is filled with people walking through your door eager for attention, you’ll never get anything done.
Office Depot/OfficeMax Merger: Another Nail in the Coffin of Traditional Retail?
The strong start to 2013’s M&A market continued yesterday, with Office Depot announcing it would acquire its rival OfficeMax in a $1.17 billion deal.
Give Up Email for a Day and Communicate Better
Imagine a day where no one in your office is allowed to use email and must communicate by phone or in person. If that thought scares you, perhaps you should give it a shot.
As FCC Chief’s Term Nears End, Speculation Grows Over Possible Successor
On June 30th, Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski’s five-year term will expire, which has led to speculation that Genachowski might soon announce his departure. Although the FCC chair is not a …
How Your Harlem Shake Videos Make Money for the Original Artist
Profits from ad revenue generated from all those Harlem Shake videos you’ve been watching went to the song’s creator thanks to a YouTube system to deal with copyright infringement.
Could Being Racist Make It Harder to Get a Loan?
All sorts of stuff factors into your credit score: How many credit cards you have; whether or not you’ve paid bills late in the past; the age of your oldest account; what types of loans you have; whether you’ve maxed out your credit cards; and so on.
But a handful of high-tech startups now see an opportunity to sift through …
Is the World on the Brink of a Currency War?
Economic policies that look like the start of a trade war are really aimed at addressing domestic economic problems.