Here's What You Should Put In The Subject Line Of Work Emails
Considering how many emails most professionals get, you should take careful measures when emailing your colleagues to avoid annoying them and to get what you need.“Whenever you’re asking for something,...
View ArticleCrimea's Deputy Prime Minister Made A Troubling Prediction About What Happens...
Russian media is reporting that 93% of voters on the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea have voted to secede to Russia.The big question, now that Russia has effectively annexed Crimea (even though the...
View ArticleThe Fed Steps Up This Week As The Crisis In Crimea Escalates — Here's Your...
As usual, investors are nervous.The S&P 500 is just 2% below its all-time high. Meanwhile, harsh winter weather continues to distort economic data, which are only providing a murky look at what's...
View ArticleHere's How Far In Advance You Should Book A Flight
The airfare shopping site CheapAir.com monitored more than 4 million fares in 2013 to answer the age-old question: How far in advance should you book your plane ticket?For the average domestic flight,...
View ArticleHere's What It's Really Like To Be A Spy
While often on the front lines collecting valuable intelligence for the nation's decision-makers — and risking their lives in the process — the life of a CIA officer is far from what's often depicted...
View ArticleMAP: Why Europe Is Dismayed By Russia's Invasion Of Crimea
The PBS Newshour had top-notch coverage of the Ukraine crisis last night.Gwen Ifill noted that Vladimir Putin said Russia reserves the right to intervene where ethnic Russians are under threat of...
View Article13 Things You Should Do On Your Commute Instead Of Playing Candy Crush
Your daily trip to and from work doesn't have to be a complete waste of time. Experts say with some strategic planning you can easily use your commute to recharge and boost productivity.Amy Hoover,...
View ArticleMercury Is Shrinking
Beneath its Sun-scorched exterior, the planet Mercury is cooling, which is causing it to shrink ever so slightly, scientists said Sunday.Over the last 3.8 billion years, the planet has shrunk by up to...
View ArticlePutin To Obama: Kiev Can't Protect Russian Speakers In Ukraine From 'Radicals'
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday Crimea's referendum on union with Russia was legitimate and expressed concern about Kiev's failure to stamp out...
View ArticleThe 17 Equations That Changed The Course Of History
Mathematics is all around us, and it has shaped our understanding of the world in countless ways.In 2013, mathematician and science author Ian Stewart published a book on 17 Equations That Changed The...
View ArticleThe 12 Jobs Most At Risk Of Being Replaced By Robots
Mobile robots and "smart" computers are threatening to replace up to half the U.S. workforce within the next decade or two, according to a Bloomberg report. The report cites an Oxford University study...
View ArticleHere's Your 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket
It's time for the big dance. The tournament starts on Thursday, March 20, (play in games are on Tuesday and Wednesday) so have your brackets perfected before then.The bracket is set. Florida, Arizona,...
View ArticleAstrophysicists Plan To Announce A Major Discovery Tomorrow
Scientists will announce a "major discovery" on Monday, March 17, at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, according to a news release from the institution.The press conference will be...
View ArticleMarkets Start The Week On A Bad Note (SPX, SPY, DIA, DJI, QQQ, TLT)
Global financial markets are re-opening around the world to begin the week of trading, and so far, the latest developments on the geopolitical front seem to be having an impact on asset prices.S&P...
View ArticleTyler Perry's Latest Movie 'The Single Moms Club' Bombs
Tyler Perry's new movie "The Single Moms Club" bombed this weekend earning $8.3 million.The film starring Nia Long ("Big Momma's House") and Amy Smart ("The Butterfly Effect") was predicted to take in...
View ArticleChina Announced A Historic Policy Shift Over The Weekend — The Big Question...
On Saturday, the People's Bank of China announced a historic economic policy shift — it widened the daily trading band around which the value of the Chinese yuan is allowed to deviate from the daily...
View ArticleHow Navy SEALs Are Able To Seize A Ship In Minutes — Like The Tanker They...
This morning Navy SEALs boarded a renegade oil tanker near Cyprus that was carrying stolen oil from a rebel held port in Libya.While there are no videos of the operation, it is likely that the SEALs...
View ArticleThis Infographic Shows The Illegal Drugs Americans Spend The Most Money On
Substance.com has put together an interesting infographic showing how Americans spent money on illegal drugs from 2000 to 2010.The data comes from a study by the RAND Corporation for the U.S. Office of...
View ArticleA Researcher Thinks He's Found A Security Flaw In Your iPhone's Software
Although Apple's iPhone software is generally less susceptible to malware than Android, that doesn't mean iOS is completely immune to security issues. A security researcher has claimed that iOS 7, the...
View Article9 Clever Uses For Everyday Household Items
If a big chunk of your paycheck goes to personal hygiene and household cleaning products every month, you may want to rethink your routine. Most of what you need to keep yourself and your home looking...
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