Why would a 131-year-old soda company with $44 billion in international sales possibly want to partner with small, pre-revenue technology companies emerging from places far-flung from its Atlanta headquarters?
If the company is Coca-Cola (and it is), the answer is all about strategy. Coca-Cola has long looked to tap into technologies that will shape ev… Read the rest
Three former billionaires who made their fortunes by taking their companies public in Hong Kong shed more than 91 percent of their wealth amid the market rout that’s roiling small-cap stocks in the city.
Huang Wenji suffered the biggest loss when his stake in China Jicheng Holdings Ltd. plunged $1.9 billion since the crash began during trading hours Tues… Read the rest
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It was just a matter of time until Donald Trump went after the far more successful Jeff Bezos.
On Wednesday morning, Trump sat down with various White House administrators and elected officials to figure out if Bezos’ ownership of the Washington Post and his position as chief executive of Amazon constituted a conflict of interest… Read the rest
Along the wild Pacific coast of British Columbia, there lives a population of the sea wolves. “We know from exhaustive DNA studies that these wolves are genetically distinct from their continental kin,” says McAllister. “They are behaviourally distinct, swimming from island to island and preying on sea animals. They are also morphologically dis… Read the rest
While cheetahs might look like majestic and dangerous beasts, actually, they are very nervous beings. They get so anxious, they don’t know how to socialize with each other and get too stressed to have sex. That’s why they needed help as they’re becoming extinct – and the solution came in the most unexpected form…
Seeing that cheetahs need some ass
… Read the restWorldwide tennis champion Serena Williams pretty much slays everything she does, and that’s soon going to include motherhood. To celebrate the upcoming arrival of her little one, she recently posed for the cover of Vanity Fair – wearing nothing but panties and a body chain.
Serena first met her man, Reddit inventor Alexis Ohanian, in 2015 at a hotel in R
… Read the restWhen a young woman named Elsa found out her dog Fusee was pregnant, she decided to capture it on camera. What she couldn’t imagine back then though was that her happy pregnant doggo’s pictures would go viral, creating a wave of happiness and admiration around the world.
To make it even more heart-melting than it was, the photos were shared with the followi
… Read the restParis just got even cooler, because now the city has a neon technicolor basketball court with some serious 80’s video game undertones – the new ultimate play-time spot for Instagramers and style-savvy folks.
The court was brought by the French fashion brand Pigalle and design agency Ill-Studio. Actually, this is not the first time Pigalle decorated t
… Read the restWe know that most of us are still used to buying precious metals like gold and silver through jewelry stores, usually the ones based in our area. However, as the technological age really seems to be have set in, it has brought about some significant changes in almost every industry, the precious metals one being no different.
Nowadays, one has the option to buy … Read the rest
New York-based illustrator Andrés Moncayo has recently dove into the 8-bit world of the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and decided to give it a 21st-century facelift.
He starts his process by grabbing screenshots from some of Nintendo’s most iconic early games, such as Punch-Out and Duck Hunt, and loading them into Photoshop. There, he
… Read the restThe flaming hot debate between those for and against vaccinating children has flared up once again. Registered nurse Camille Echols’ daughter Ashley recently had to be treated in the ER after being exposed to a child with chickenpox, which prompted the mom to pen a scathing essay about ‘anti-vaxxers’ and the danger they create for kids like hers.
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… Read the restDain Yoon is a makeup artist unlike many others. Instead of creating illusions of longer eyelashes and plumper lips, she creates reality-defying illusions that can make your mind bend.
Yoon identifies herself a visual illusion artist. By using watercolors, she can create amazing illusions of lips, eyes, and the overall face, often blending herself into
… Read the restA few years back, developing and designing a website was simple. This process entailed creating a website that generally looked good and would be appealing to a large number of people. The main consideration when it came to website design was coming up with a site that would please the target audience and give a business enterprise or brand a form of online pre… Read the rest
There’s literally no character that cosplayer Alyson Tabbitha can’t turn herself into. Don’t believe us? Then scroll down to see for yourself.
Since Alyson was a baby, her mom, a professional character performer, would make her Halloween costumes, putting the seed of cosplay into Alyson’s head. It’s, therefore, no sur
… Read the restFinding a perfect tattoo for your skin could be a little tacky. Getting something inked on your body is special in itself so the design needs to be classy and stylish in addition to being a symbol of your independent choice. Your inspiration for a tattoo can come from anywhere ranging from nature to materialistic objects; the only thing tedious about it is to co… Read the rest
If you have been wrongly charged with a crime, you may want to hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately. After all, such crime charges can get you in some serious trouble if not taken care of in time.
However, finding a good criminal defense lawyer in Victorville isn’t an easy job, given that you need to look for quite a few things in order to ensure that the on… Read the rest
If not, you may not be looking close enough. They’re popping up…
…everywhere.
Photos by The Semicolon Tattoo Project.
That’s right: the semicolon. It’s a tattoo that has gained popularity in recent years, but unlike other random or mystifying trends, this one has a serious mean… Read the rest
If you are a busy entrepreneur, we are sure that you have faced those crushing migraine attacks after having a stressful day at work. How to get rid of that migraine fast, you ask… Statistics show that a migraine is in the top twenty most disabling conditions, and one in every four households in America has a diagnosed case of migraine. So, if you are exper… Read the rest
The latest tech jargon – ‘Big Data’ and associated technologies have been penetrating the business world at a rapid pace. The explosion of huge data volumes growing at an exponential speed has potential to bring business value for a wide range of industries. Considering, the speed at which data is budding up, it is predicted that by the year 2020, 1.7 m… Read the rest
A lot of students who have a passion towards cosmetology think it would be wise to complete their college first. There are a lot of factors involved in the process that ultimately leads to this decision. However, there are also a few things most of them ignore.
Your passion matters
Firstly, if you have a passion towards something, the chances seem really very s… Read the rest
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Here’s Matt at 16 years old and 497 pounds, versus today after his surgery at 22 years old and 220 pounds.
Marketing is the backbone of any business, whether it’s big or small, old or new, a business cannot
possibly flourish without proper marketing. Small business owners, who are looking for
techniques, need to market their new business and they need to be very careful. Due to the low
budget, it can be pretty hard to utilize all the marketing options avail… Read the rest
A video has been released showing a proud ferret mamma determined to demonstrate her babies to her human – even if that meant grabbing his finger with her mouth and dragging his hand towards her newborns. Now the Internet is going crazy, with some people even commenting this was so sweet, it almost made them cry.
Ferret babies are called kits. They’re usua
… Read the restEvery experienced marketer would agree that technology has really changed how businesses interact with their target markets. Social media has become a vital tool in achieving their goals, but nothing can substitute the power of attending a trade show and meeting people face to face. This is the best way to find new clients, check out the competitors and mee… Read the rest
About three years ago I learned how to make an origami crane, and ever since I’ve enjoyed folding them. I fold them while watching the baseball game, I fold napkins and receipts into cranes at restaurants, I fold them to procrastinate, etc…
Recently I took to attempting smaller and smaller cranes, the smallest of which I posted on Instagram sitting atop a
… Read the restWhen Barry Peterson and his wife returned home from the holiday, they found an unexpected intruder in their house. “It’s kind of an odd request,” the wife from Shorewood, Minnesota, told 911 emergency services over the phone. “I don’t know if I should call you or what… but we just came home from being gone – and a wild turkey flew through our fron… Read the rest
It’s Monday morning, time to submit weekly project report with your company’s most important client. After 30 minutes of juggling around with conference phone, disconnected mobile devices and making an effort to connect with the client – you finally l… Read the rest
If you’re a parent then you’ll no doubt be familiar with the back pain associated with carrying those awkward baby car seats. But a lot of that pain could be avoided if you just knew how to carry it right. Many people hook their arm through the handle and carry it in the crook of their elbow, but as you can see from the video below, there’s a much easier way to do … Read the rest
1. @CESTMARIA
This stream is every pastel lovers dream! Maria is based in Mexico too which makes her photographs even more appealing to me!
2. @LITTLEDRILL
We absolutely adore how quirky and fun this feed is from Seattle stylist Shelby Edwards!
3. @XUZZI
Another Mexican marvel in my eyes and a whole lot of pretty pink pictures to blow your mind!
Photo via Pixabay.
They’re just as strident and obnoxious, but a lot less hateful.
They also whine at roughly the same frequency.
You might remember this photo that went viral back in April:
Original photo by Jason Y. Evans, shared with permission in this Upworthy post.
It was being sold in New York University’s campus bookstore. The boys’ equivalent to the girls’ “I hate my thighs” baby onesie was “I’m super.” (I mean, really?! T… Read the rest
1. Keep makeup remover next to your bed so you have zero excuses not to take off your makeup before you go to sleep. Sleeping with your makeup on can cause breakouts and infections. So on nights when you’re exhausted and can’t imagine standing at the sink for longer than 30 seconds, you’ll be thankful to have this stuff stashed next to your be… Read the rest
My parents live along the bank of the Deschutes River in Bend Oregon. During the summer they open up the doors to allow the cool, calm breeze to flow through their home. On this day they, they had a lot more than a breeze roll through. I parade of Canada Geese and their juvenile goslings decided to take a tour of their home.
They did so in a single file line entering fr
… Read the restRemember when we wrote about how people just assume that artists should work for exposure? Well, turns out some people assume the same about programmers.
Recently, Zach Zundel was asked to do coding/backend work for free and he was not happy about it. “Lmao sorry friendaloo but if you want me to write you a couple thousand lines of code you get to profit from f
… Read the restA New York-based Ukrainian photo artist named Anya Anti has taken an old expression most of us remember from childhood and turned it into a stunning visual. Through a process involving a model skeleton, several layered photos, and 3.5 hours of editing, Anti was able to create a piece that gorgeously depicted how she felt inside, and gave it an appropriate tit… Read the rest
Nobody likes annoying coworkers, but this guy has a coworker who sounds worse than most. He calls him D, and although we don’t know what that stands for exactly, we can certainly think of a few things.
“D never shuts up”. “D likes to one-up people. D is loud. D gets upset very easily. D likes to pull rank on people when he has none. D has a very, very short f
… Read the restWars never really end, because even though they may finish on the battlefield, many veterans bring the war back home and are forced to live with them for the rest of their lives.
This sad and sobering truth is highlighted by Photographers like David Jay and James Nachtwey, who have been documenting young and badly wounded American soldiers following their re
… Read the rest1. Tin can windsocks from Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM.
2. Straw fireworks painting from Crafty Morning
3. Confetti pop rockets from Alpha Mom
4. Painted lawn stars from The Concrete Cottage
5. Egg carton flag from Craft Morning
6. Parade wands from eighteen25
7. Foam firecracker slingshot from Lolly Jane
8. Patriotic hat from Tutus and Tea Parties
9. Parad… Read the rest
Dating someone younger than you can be a fun, humorous experience, but like all relationships that aren’t deemed ‘typical’ by society, it can also mean tons of annoying and intrusive questions. Romanian-Canadian artist Cassandra Calin knows this all too well, and she’s got a new comic series to which anyone who has a few years on their partner will … Read the rest
And they are better than the real thing! Seriously.
You might think Hot Wheels are just toys, but this man turns their restoration into a work of art.
Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-guy-restores-vintage-hot-wheels-cars/… Read the rest
Marketing automation technology is designed to help businesses better market themselves across a variety of different channels. Developing a great marketing strategy is necessary, whether you’re global corporation or a startup in the process of raising capital. Regardless of your status, reading up on current trends and baseline concepts can only … Read the rest
For the past 13 years, I’ve twisted balloons. It was never something I thought I’d be good at, but through a lot of work, imagination, and dedication it has become my superpower and now I can’t get enough of it! From balloon dogs to balloon dresses, if you can think of it there is a strong possibility that I have made a balloon version of it.
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… Read the restOne of the best parts of childhood is watching cartoons. As a matter of fact, the child within adults always enjoys an episode of Tom and Jerry or Oggy and the Cockroaches.
Just like classics bedtime stories, cartoons are timeless too. They are so effortlessly adorable, simple, colourful, fun and yet meaningful.
Imagine, a decade ago during 90s, we would not
The couple first met when he asked her for directions to a nearby restaurant and then invited her to join him.
The next day, she took him on a hike, then they went sightseeing. Each day, they spent more and more time together, planting the seeds for a romanc… Read the rest
If you live in the Big Smoke, you probably have a general idea of where to head for the right wine experience — just follow the crowds. With many tasters in the know flocking to SIP Winebar or the Midfield Wine Bar & Tavern, the best spots in Toronto often feature long queues that snake around the block, and it can cost you a solid chunk of your paycheque just t… Read the rest
They’re like your parents but way, way cooler.
My younger cousin and I grew up with our grandparents. They were basically our substitute parents whenever ours weren’t around. Even now, living halfway around the world from my grandmother she never fails to remind me of the lessons she and my grandfather raised me with. Every part of who I am today is be… Read the rest
What does it take to become the number one video on YouTube? It’s a question many vloggers have no doubt repeatedly asked themselves. But as one Japanese YouTuber named Jun just proved, all you need to hit the top is one rusty knife and a whole lot of polishing!
His unexpectedly popular (and oddly satisfying) video has already racked up more than 4.1 million h
… Read the rest(CNN)A Pennsylvania man was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting six young sisters married off by their parents in return for financial support.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/06/us/pa-sex-crimes-gifted-teens-guilty/index.html… Read the rest
