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Author who studies millionaires: 240 minutes a day separates the rich from everyone else
There are 1,440 minutes in each day. That is the one common denominator we all share. With respect to time, we are all on equal footing. And most …
Self-improvement21 signs you're a narcissist
You're more likely to find a narcissist in the C-suite than on the street, research suggests.<p>That's because the traits that make narcissists so difficult to hang out with or date — including a constant need for validation, a willingness to control people, and a ruthlessness in getting their needs …
PsychologyElon Musk: P.T. Barnum Or Thomas Edison?
A lot of people are peeved at Elon Musk, one of this era’s premier entrepreneurs. After all, the chief executive of electric car pioneer Tesla has plenty to answer for. Consider:<p><b>The red ink is mounting.</b> While the company’s revenue is expanding—because, let’s face it, there’s a demand for his trendy …
TeslaTesla Leaker Claims Battery Info 'Was Too Important Not To' Leak
Martin Tripp, the former Tesla technician at the center of a lawsuit around the leaking of company information, has claimed the data he acquired from …
Tesla5 Time-Wasting Distractions Freelancers Can't Afford
It feels like you have all the time in the world when you start working from home. Ignore that feeling because you don't.<p>4 min read<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Working from home is one of the most attractive parts of the freelance lifestyle. Away from the …
Time ManagementKorean Illustrator Captures Love And Intimacy So Well That You Can Almost Feel It (New Pics)
A year ago we already wrote about the beautiful illustrations by Zipcy and the light touches, dreamy gazes and longing sighs that they portray.<p>Yang …
PicsIntel now faces a fight for its future
Brian Krzanich’s surprise departure sets Intel on a race to find a new CEO<p>Intel is facing a turning point in its nearly 50-year history. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigned yesterday, following an ongoing investigation into a past consensual relationship with an Intel employee that violated the …
Computer HardwareBan These 5 Words From Your Corporate Values Statement
Practically every organization today has a set of core values that ideally function as the “operating instructions” of the company. The goal of articulating the essential and enduring principles of your organization is to inform, inspire, and instruct the day-to-day behaviors of everyone who works …
Fast Food13 Secrets of Roller Derby
When sports promoter Leo Seltzer got the idea to organize a roller skating marathon in 1935, he probably didn’t expect that his event would provide …
Washington StateJust What Is Alibaba Up To In Europe?
In China, Alibaba’s grip on ecommerce is astounding. The “Amazon of the east” continues to impress shoppers and investors alike.<p>Its online marketplaces boast 552 million customers, all largely based in China, versus the 310 million customer accounts that Amazon last reported in 2016.<p>Last quarter …
eCommerceHow should you plan for your child’s future
The first step towards the financial planning for the child should begin with having adequate insurance for yourself. Photo: iStock<p><b>Mumbai:</b> Have you …
RetirementHow prepared is the world for the next epidemic? This tool shows most countries are not.
Public health officials and business leaders like Bill Gates have long warned that the world is not ready for the next pandemic.<p>Now an initiative led by Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has developed a tool that spotlights gaps in preparedness, and …
DiseaseWhy Student-Loan Delinquency Is Falling
A strong labor market is part of the story—but not all of it—as more borrowers take advantage of forbearance and income-driven repayment<p>The share of new delinquencies on student loans has fallen to the lowest level in more than decade—and it’s not just due to the healthy labor market. In the first …
Student FinanceHow to Grow Fruit Trees in Your Own Backyard
Taking the first bite of sweet, delicious fruit each summer is even better when the fruit comes from your own fruit tree.<p>Growing fruit trees isn’t …
GardeningThe Nigerian-American Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Two Continents
On the familiar black-box stage in front of a red velvet curtain, Stephen Ozoigbo begins his TEDx Talk with a story about his Nigerian roots, and …
Silicon ValleyDay 255 "Maine Porch" 5 x 9 ink, markers, pastel
1 hour ago - By Jody Regan<p>A few years ago, I joined some artist friends in New Harbor, Maine in a lovely Victorian house for a week of painting and …
ArtInside a Heist of American Chip Designs, as China Bids for Tech Power
JINJIANG, China — With a dragnet closing in, engineers at a Taiwanese chip maker holding American secrets did their best to conceal a daring case of corporate espionage.<p>As the police raided their offices, human resources workers gave the engineers a warning to scramble and get rid of the evidence. …
ChinaGardening 101: Arborvitae
Arborvitae, <i>Thuja</i>: “Tree of Life”<p>Arborvitae trees are North American natives that earned their appreciative nickname (<i>arbor vitae</i> translates to “tree …
PlantsJakarta court sentences extremist cleric to death
<b>Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) —</b> An extremist Indonesian cleric was found guilty of inciting terrorism and sentenced to death by a Jakarta court Friday.<p>Under heavy security, the South Jakarta District Court found Aman Abdurrahman, the leader of the ISIS-affiliated Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) militant …
Extremism8,000 days of retirement: Longevity brings expanded role for advisors
How do you ensure a high quality of life while living longer? With a little help from MIT AgeLab, financial advisors can play a key role—beyond finances—in helping their clients stay healthy and fulfilled.<p>Advances in health care and general well-being have contributed to a significant increase in …
RetirementA 1960s 'Chicken War' reveals the driving force behind the boom of American pickup trucks
Tariffs are not always bad news.<p>The US is in a tit-for-tat trade spat with China and other trading partners, imposing taxes on billions of dollars worth of their imported products to achieve what it considers fairer terms of trade.<p>By making imports more expensive, the US aims to support domestic …
Trucks5 AssaultBike workouts to annihilate calories!
The Assault AirBike, is the new king of cardio!<p>The system works as the torque generated from the pedals and/or the arm levers is transferred to the …
Exercise6 things to consider before planning a renovation
Before you start planning your renovation, be clear about what's worth doing financially.<p><b>What's your home</b> <b>worth to you? Prices of homes vary dramatically depending on where you live.</b><p>Before you start to plan a project that will increase the value of yours, look at zoopla.co.uk to work out how much …
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