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July 3, 2014
What Happens At The Ultimate Summer Camp For Influencers
With a (very) tightly curated guest list and a non-conference vibe, Spark Camp encourages creative conversations between genius strangers.
In the middle of a warm June afternoon, on a picturesque lawn surrounded by a white picket fence just steps away from Harvard, 70 or so of the brightest minds on the planet were running around like maniacs, playing a massive game of rock, paper, scissors. The handpicked group of innovative do-gooders came from a broad spectrum of industries: startup founders, venture capitalists, a handful of Googlers, TV producers, bloggers, politicians, designers, Pulitzer winners, and the like. It may as well have been a gathering of the Illuminati-lite.
Why Millennials May Be Out Of The Office But Not Far Away From Work
Even when young professionals post out-of-office messages, they're still connected. Here's why employers should give the option to check in.
No matter where you take your summer holiday, if you're a millennial, then you will likely be packing your inbox.
5 Free Apps For Capturing Your July 4th Festivities
Here's to life, liberty, and the pursuit of social media likes.
If you believe selfies should be a constitutional right and that no fireworks show should go un-hashtagged, this edition of Free App Friday (on a Thursday!) is for you.
5 Ways To Make Your Emails Stand Out From A Cluttered Inbox
Emails don't have to be a shot in the dark. With these tips you'll not only get your emails read, but they could lead to some business, too.
Sending emails is an integral part of selling in today's world. But at a time when your prospects are receiving hundreds of emails every single day, it is easy for yours to get lost in the crowd.
Working From Home Is Awesome--If You Do It Right
Wanna wear pajamas and munch on cereal while you work? There are some pros and cons to consider first before you make that dream a reality.
The people want to work from home.
July 2, 2014
Pivot-Happy Fab Launches New Brand For Stylish, Yet Affordable, Housewares
With Hem, the embattled online retailer is hoping to rise from the ashes once again
Fab, the shape-shifting online retailer, today announced yet another new identity. Along with the teams from European furniture companies One Nordic and MassivKonzept, Fab is launching a new brand called Hem--Swedish for "home."
Tumblr Boots Product Lead Derek Gottfrid
Tumblr CEO David Karp will be taking "a more active role" in overseeing the product teams.
Derek Gottfrid, Tumblr's vice president of product and engineering, has been either fired from or strongly encouraged to leave the executive ranks of the innovative microblogging platform, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider.
Can The Blackphone Wake Us From An Android Security Nightmare?
Android devices have crept into enterprise despite gaping security flaws. Is the Blackphone a panacea?
This article contains interviews with Toby Weir-Jones, CEO of Blackphone; Jon Callas, Silent Circle CTO, and Helen Nissenbaum, professor of Media, Culture and Communication and Computer Science at New York University.
If These Fans Get Their Wish, Ronald Reagan National Airport Will Be Renamed After Tim Howard
The goalie, briefly listed as the U.S. Secretary of Defense on Wikipedia, also spurred an amazing meme: #WhatCantTimHowardSave?
America's dream of winning the World Cup were dashed Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat by Belgium, but fans still can't get over Tim Howard's incredible performance as a goalie.
Former Punk Rock Fashion Icon Vivienne Westwood Revamps Virgin Atlantic's Wardrobe
But where are the safety pins?
On Tuesday night, punk icon Debbie Harry partied with a crew of flight attendants to celebrate the launch of Dame Vivienne Westwood's new collection of uniforms designed for Virgin Atlantic. Starting September 1, 7,500 staff members will receive wardrobe makeovers that airline owner Richard Branson calls "extremely glamorous."
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