The $160,000 gift bag
Hair follicle stimulant: Value: $1,200 A receding hairline can be an actor’s worst nightmare, so thankfully, the gift bag includes a product that stimulates hair growth with “polypeptide-enriched media and…
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Germany rejects Greece’s debt extension request
But its lenders, led by Germany, have demanded Greece stick to the terms. The extension request is due to be debated by eurozone finance ministers at a meeting in Brussels…
Brian Williams steps down from Medal of Honor foundation
At virtually every commencement speech he’s delivered, Williams has made a point to salute veterans and service members in attendance. The most recent instance of him sharing the false story…
Female investors often beat men
Women are also less likely to engage in risky day trading or put their retirement funds entirely in stocks, according to Fidelity’s data. They diversify their portfolios better across stocks,…
Walmart’s other promise to workers: Better schedules
The schedule change came along with the company’s announcement that it will raise pay well above the minimum wage. But a consistent schedule may be just as important for some…
How to spend $300k on dinner like Vice’s Shane Smith
The prices of entrées on the menu range from $36 (Rosemary-Lime Roasted Chicken) to $85 (Filet Mignon). Taking an average of all of the choices comes to just over $51…
Delta’s 9/11 apology rejected by Emirates
Related: Delta wins best airline title – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two…
New fonts, new features for The New York Times Magazine
The changes were previewed at a shimmering party at the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center on Wednesday night. Times Magazine publisher Andy Wright called it “the most influential magazine in…
Apple accused of stealing employees from battery maker
Related: Top hedge fund dumps Apple A123 claims that Apple has so far poached five high-tech PhD and engineering employees. All but one of those employees left A123 and began…
Does the Oscar box office boost actually exist?
“If the movie had no Oscar buzz then it wouldn’t get more theaters,” he said. “Movies still have to be worthy of that additional investment of time and money… studios…
Iconic Vegas casino faces wrecking ball
Other famous entertainers performed at the Riviera during its long history, including Frank Sinatra, who lived in a suite at the hotel as its resident crooner in the 1990s. –…
On your Facebook feed: Your virtual reality experience?
At the time, Zuckerberg said that Facebook would help accelerate Oculus’ plans to make immersive games and environments. “But this is just the start,” Zuckerberg wrote. “After games, we’re going…
Personal training without the hefty price tag
McCall advised capping the group size at eight. “Anything higher and it becomes hard for a trainer to monitor and have one-on-one connections.” Related: How the 1% stay fit –…
Stocks: Robert Shiller is buying Europe
In fact, he’s betting on Italy and Spain by investing in indexes that track those country’s stock markets. Related: Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time – Related: 7…
Brian Williams’ daughter addresses controversy: “I can’t wait until he’s back on TV”
Williams’ mother was in the audience for Wednesday’s event. “My dad has always been there for us 100% of the time, even sometimes before we knew we needed him,” Williams…
Muhammad Ali signs deal with Under Armour
“Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time,” Under Armour noted. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
CNN/ORC poll: 52% say Brian Williams should be allowed back on ‘NBC Nightly News’
The network has declined to comment, citing the fact that the investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, Williams has become a punchline in some quarters — on NBC’s “Saturday Night…
America’s oil glut problem: How to move it safely
That means more than 10% of the nation’s crude would get to market on a train. One big concern is that the tanks used to carry oil aren’t strong enough…
The 2 reasons I’m dumping Amazon stock
These folks walk between seven and 15 miles per day, and given picking quotas, those are by no means walks in the park. Employees’ productivity is tracked using handheld devices,…
Uber looks to bank an additional $1 billion
“It feels more like Uber’s history of wanting to not just beat the competition but leave it in an alley for dead,” said Hamadeh. – Most stock quote data provided…
Chinese New Year 2015: Traditional gifts go digital
Experts say the digital hongbao features have caught on in part because they’re fun. In Alibaba’s network, users can play lottery games that pay out cash or coupons that can…
The eurozone is broken. Will Greece pay the price?
But the fiscal requirements are too stringent for any of the above to work. Eighty years ago we learned from John Maynard Keynes that you don’t fight recession with fiscal…
Nestle says it is dropping artificial flavor and color from chocolate bars
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time
Greece is showing fresh signs of stress. GDP figures published last week showed the economy shrank in the final quarter of 2014. Government tax revenues are fast depleting, down almost…
The secret to ABC’s diverse lineup
It’s not just ABC. Fox’s “Empire,” starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, is a runaway hit. For his part, Lee is understandably thrilled with the results, especially in light…
Reddit is donating 10% of revenue to charity
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A-Rod: Best paid pariah in the history of sports?
It’s unclear what kind of playing time he will get given that the Yankees have already announced another player, Chase Headley, will be their every day third baseman, the position…
Box office winners at the Academy Awards
As for “Boyhood,” a favorite to win Best Picture, Richard Linklater’s 12 year opus comes in second to last with just $25 million. Best Actor box office winner: Bradley Cooper…
Beaglemania after Miss P wins Westminster Dog Show
Beagle breeders across the country saw a similar spike after Uno’s win Scott Bachman, owner of Bachman’s Kennel in Hudson, Michigan, was one of them. Last night, at about 11…
Whites have 12 times the wealth of blacks, 10 times that of Hispanics
And the earnings gap between the races makes it harder for blacks and Hispanics to save. The wealth gap, in dollar terms, only increases over time because of all these…