Move over, CrackerJack: The hottest snack food of 2013 is gourmet popcorn. And we’re not talking that bright orange stuff that comes in the tins you get around the holidays, or the vats with the synthetic butter you get at the …
Amazon Gives Free Digital Album to Anyone Who Buys the CD
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Stop Regretting Your Career Decisions
“I should have never chosen this field.” “I should have left my job long ago.” It’s no fun to lament over decisions you’ve made in your career. Instead of letting remorse suffocate you, face it head on.
Seven Signs That You’re Losing Your Leadership Mojo
As a leader, you want to display confidence and instill it in others, so here are some signs that your leadership mojo might be due for a tune-up
Could 2013 Be the Year That Customer Service Gets Better?
There’s nothing particularly new about the horrendous state of customer service. What is new is that maybe, just maybe, businesses will take steps to make customers happier this year.
Herbalife Defends Itself Against Pyramid Allegations. But Does the Market Believe?
One of the more entertaining spectacles in the financial world this past month has been the recent battle between hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and nutritional supplement company Herbalife. The multilevel marketing (MLM) firm came under serious pressure late last month when Ackman put a massive $1 billion short bet on the company, …
How Safe is the Boeing 787?
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner has suffered from a few headline-grabbing engine problems. Are the planes safe to ride on?
Walmart’s On-Again, Off-Again Relationship with Guns
Walmart representatives met with Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday to talk guns and gun control. But how important are gun sales to Walmart’s bottom line?
Hay — the Stuff Horses Eat — Is the Latest Weird Item Targeted by Thieves
Never mind hunting for a needle in a haystack — what if you’re hunting for the actual haystack? Last summer’s drought across the nation’s agricultural belt has led to a spate of hay thefts as farmers face record prices for this crucial livestock feed.
Obama Inauguration Tickets – Which Are Distributed Free – Listed Online for $7,500 Apiece
No one present at next week’s swearing-in ceremony of Barack Obama as president is supposed to pay a dime to attend the event. But some attendees may be paying thousands of dollars for the privilege.
Why Vacationers Will Soon Spend Even More Time and Money at Disney World
Walt Disney World’s new MyMagic+ system promises to cut down on wait times at park rides and attractions. Could that be a bad thing for guests’ pocketbooks?
How to Develop a Culture of Innovation
Every business wants to be the one setting trends instead of following them, so what simple steps can you can take to foster a culture of innovation?