Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff makes impassioned speech in an effort to remain as president
BRASILIA - A defiant Dilma Rousseff on Monday delivered what may be her last speech as president of Brazil, appealing to senators not to vote for her ouster in a controversial impeachment trial that was postponed until the Rio Olympics concluded.
Scientists find drugs for cancer, hepatitis C can kill Zika in petri dish
But will they work in humans?
Scientists have discovered three existing drugs - used for cancer, hepatitis C and for parasitic infections - that they say appear promising against the Zika virus.
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Dodgers hold Cubs to four hits, take series
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brock Stewart and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and Andrew Toles scored on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday.
Monday, 29 August 2016
Two killed in Louisiana bus crash, driver in US illegally, cops say
An out-of-control bus driven by an illegal immigrant carrying flood recovery volunteers hit a fire truck and firefighters who had responded to an earlier crash Sunday morning on a Louisiana interstate, killing two people and injuring about 40 ...
'Dark twin' of the Milky Way galaxy discovered
Venus, bottom, and Jupiter shine brightly above Matthews, North Carolina, on Monday, June 29. The apparent close encounter, called a conjunction, has been giving a dazzling display in the summer sky.
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Scare in the Sky After Passenger Jet Engine Suffers Major Malfunction
A flight from New Orleans to Orlando turned terrifying Saturday after an engine suffered a major engine malfunction and serious damage in mid-air, forcing the plane to divert and causing some passengers to fear they were under attack.
French court suspends burkini ban
(CNN) Mayors do not have the right to ban burkinis, France's highest administrative court ruled Friday. The Council of State's ruling suspends a ban in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice, and could affect cities around the country that have ...
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Grandpa, Where Did Rock and Roll Come From?
The invention of the solid body electric guitar by Les Paul in 1950 with the first being sold by the Gibson Guitar Company in 1952 ranks right up there with the electric can opener. #guitaramplifiers
Moon Tunes Woodstock show back for third year
Rogers has built Dave's Guitar Shop into an internationally known purveyor of fine, sometimes rare guitars and amplifiers, and he swims with the big fish in the rock 'n' roll ocean. As with the previous two Moon Tunes Woodstock shows, Rogers will play ... #guitaramplifiers
Humans Won't Hand-Pick Topics in Facebook's Trending Section Anymore
Facebook will no longer display human-generated descriptions, only popularity numbers. Who would have thought that a tiny section on Facebook's homepage would cause so much controversy?
Saturday, 27 August 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Testing Out the World's First Self-Driving Taxi
SINGAPORE—As my chatty human cabdriver dropped me off in the business district of one-north, I wondered whether it would be cruel to tell him why I was there: to test the world's first publicly available self-driving taxi.
Sales Training Focus; CEO's Achieve Sustainable Sales Growth #salestraining #salestips
Sales Training Focus; CEO's Achieve Sustainable Sales Growth #salestraining #salestips
Jackson Hole Participants to Discuss Frameworks for Low-Rate World
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.—Global central banks' recent experiences with negative interest rates and whether they help central banks stimulate economic growth are likely to be the main topics of discussion at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual ...
Friday, 26 August 2016
RCMP allows female members to wear hijabs
Female members of the RCMP are now allowed to wear a hijab head scarf as part of their uniform, as the Mounties look to encourage more Muslim women to join their ranks.
Thursday, 25 August 2016
Myanmar earthquake kills four, destroys ancient Buddhist pagodas
A powerful earthquake shook Myanmar on Wednesday, killing at least four people and damaging nearly a hundred ancient Buddhist pagodas in the former capital of Bagan, a major tourist site, officials said.
Fitbit Wins First Round in Jawbone Trade Secrets Case
Fitbit Inc. was cleared of allegations that its activity trackers were made using confidential information that had been stolen from rival Jawbone Inc. Fitbit and its contract manufacturer, Flextronics International Ltd.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016
White: Rousey won't return to fight at UFC 205
Brett Okamoto says it isn't "earth shattering" that Ronda Rousey won't be fighting at UFC 205 in New York and adds that her potential return could be against "Fighter X" and it will still be a draw.
How to Hire Sales Talent that's Right for Your Organization
Hiring sales professionals that not only have talent, but that also fit well into your organization, is more complicated than many sales leaders realize. The right person needs to have the skills and abilities necessary to blend in with your existing ...
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The Race for Sales Success
Though in different arenas, it's not difficult to notice the similarities between sales and sports. Running is particularly relatable, as it is an activity most of us have participated in at some level at some point in our lives.
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Rabobank: Why the Fed can't admit it won't hike this year
The Federal Reserve has spent months pushing back expectations for its next interest rate increase, but it risked "shocking" consequences if it admitted outright that a hike wasn't coming this year, an analyst said.
Clouds and rainbows: Ottawa's Capital Pride parade honours victims of Orlando massacre
Capital Pride's 2016 parade brought thousands out to show support for Ottawa's LGBTTQ despite the wet weather August 21, 2016.
Sales Training Spotlight: Identify the Top Sales Obstacles that Impact Growth #salestraining
Sales Training Spotlight: Identify the Top Sales Obstacles that Impact Growth #salestraining
Monday, 22 August 2016
Dead rubber
TWENTY-EIGHT sports have been contested in the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. Yet though that number makes it impossible to keep track of all 306 events, it is still not enough to include all disciplines that would like to feature.
Sunday, 21 August 2016
Tim Pearson: B.C
government climate plan is a fraud, plain and simple
The provincial government is not heeding the call of British Columbians who want actions to address the climate crisis before it's too late.
Another Deez Nuts unlikely under new FEC crackdown
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is hoping to prevent another Deez Nuts-esque candidate from appearing on the ballot slips. A 15-year-old Iowan made national headlines last year by filing paperwork for candidacy with the FEC under the name "Deez ...
Saturday, 20 August 2016
Exclusive: US withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen plann...
Smoke rises from a snack food factory after a Saudi-led air strike hit it in Sanaa, Yemen, August 9, 2016. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah.
Inspirational Sales Video Must Watch by Sales Training Expert via #YouTube #10X #business
Inspirational Sales Video Must Watch by Sales Training Expert via #YouTube #10X #business
Rio Olympics: In Decathlon, Ashton Eaton Is All Alone
Ashton Eaton won the gold medal in the decathlon Thursday. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times. Continue reading the main story. Rio 2016 Briefing.
Friday, 19 August 2016
Homeland Security Chief Visits Flood-Ravaged Louisiana as 86000 Register for Assistance
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson visited a devastated Louisiana on Thursday as the state's governor said that at least 13 people had died and that more than 86,000 people have registered for federal disaster assistance in flooding that has ...
Justin Trudeau to join Tragically Hip fans at Kingston, Ont., show
Justin Trudeau plans to join Tragically Hip fans Saturday night in Kingston, Ont., as they pay tribute to the prolific Canadian rock band.
More family doctors should be trained to help drug-addicted patients: BC study
A study by the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is calling for more doctors across Canada to be formally trained to diagnose and treat patients addicted to drugs.
Thursday, 18 August 2016
The 100-Percent Rule: The Simple Advice That Changed My Life
I have a friend who quit eating sugar two years ago. When we go out to eat, I almost always get dessert. “Will you have a bite?” I ask, testing her.
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
How to Make Sales Funnels As Easy As A Playground Game
Now, from what I've seen from many people in multiple companies, their marketing and sales funnels look like Rube Goldberg machines.
Round One done, Bolt and De Grasse prepare for Round Two in the 200 metres
RIO DE JANEIRO - A showman to the core, Usain Bolt announced his pending retirement on the eve of the 2016 Summer Games surrounded by scantily clad samba dancers.
Sales Training Spotlight: Restoring Morale in Broken down sales team #sales #salestips
Sales Training Spotlight: Restoring Morale in Broken down sales team #sales #salestips
'There was a ton of damage': Oshawa resident cleans up debris from Saturday's downburst
Residents in Oshawa were cleaning up property damage after a storm hit the city on Saturday afternoon. Niki Anastasakis / Global News.
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Monday, 15 August 2016
Justin Bieber Tells Fans to Stop Being 'So Mean' to Sofia Richie: 'This Is Getting Out of Hand'
Justin Bieber and Sofia Richie at Yaesu shopping mall on August 14, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: Jun Sato/GC Images. Biebs is not happy!
SpaceX sticks another booster landing
The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket successfully lands on the "Of Course I Still Love You" drone ship stationed about 370 miles east of Cape Canaveral.
Sales Training Spotlight; Business Owners Attain Sustainable Sales Growth #salestraining
Sales Training Spotlight; Business Owners Attain Sustainable Sales Growth #salestraining
Sunday, 14 August 2016
New details on what caused Ferris wheel accident in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Worn out rivet fasteners on a Ferris wheel are being blamed for an overturned gondola at an eastern Tennessee fair that earlier this week sent three girls plummeting more than 30 feet to the ground.
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