Icahn’s Letter To Apple: The Missing Key Points


Carl Icahn tweeted on Thursday, January 23, announcing that he had bought another $500 million of Apple’s stock that day ($1 billon over the past week) bringing his total to $3.6 billion and...

Obama’s State Of The Union Address and Income Inequality


…And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, axe, and saw. Rush—“The Trees,” Hemispheres President Barack Obama was right when he said, “The long-term unemployed are not lazy. They’re not lacking in...

Grammys Taxes and the IRS


The Grammys award show is a big production, which GRAMMY.com calls Music’s Biggest Night. Awards are coveted for their status and industry recognition, but they can increase performer...

5 Things About The Big Data Economy that Managers Should Know


At the turn of the 20th century, most people lived as they had in the middle ages.  Almost half of the US population was employed in agriculture.  Life expectancy was less than 50 years....

Google Acquires DeepMind for $400 Million, Outbids Facebook


While Google has taken over DeepMind, it is careful lest some mad scientist abuse the privilege of this state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology. That may be one reason it has established...

Scarlett Johansson defends SodaStream Super Bowl 2014 Ad


As reported, the SodaStream Super Bowl 2014 Ad features one of Hollywood's sexiest actresses. Scarlett Johansson is SodaStream first brand ambassador and will also star in the SodaStream Super...

Executive Creative Directors Evaluate Super Bowl Advertising


One week from today is the Super Bowl of advertising with an hour of football in-between. I wanted all of us to enjoy these TV spots to the fullest. To that end, I asked myself what makes a great...

Catherine Giudici and Sean Lowe Wed Tonight on TV


Sean Lowe is one of the most famous candidates on the Bachelor series. Tonight he marries Catherine Giudici on TV. ABC will broadcast the wedding at 8pm ET. There will be a live chat during the...

Chevrolet Silverado Reaper is What You Want


Ford offers the F-150 SVT Raptor for fans of extreme trucks. Now Chevy fans finally got their extreme truck with the Chevrolet Silverado Reaper. Lingenfelter and Southern Comfort Automotive...