Farmer Mick Jameson grew up hunting in Nebraska, and travelled to South Africa for a trophy hunting expedition last year where he shot plain game like deer and ampala. And he’s planning another trip this year. “I took 700 pictures — mostly of wild game that I didn’t shoot it,” Jameson told Mashable. “I love […]
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Why it’s so hard to figure out how much Donald Trump is worth
Keeping Donald Trump honest about his net worth seems to be a full-time job In the past week, two more publications have jumped in, even though Trump shows no signs of backing down from his estimate that he is worth $10 billion or even more. Trump recently told the Daily Mail that he’s worth “much […]
Inspiring women beat poverty by translating for the sick in hospitals
When she was only six years old, Maria Vertkin had to become the voice of her Russian Jewish family. She was the one who spoke English the best She remembers having to translate medical information for her parents — an enormous, potentially dangerous responsibility for someone so young. In hospitals and clinics, one word can […]
5 best practices for handling conference calls like a boss
This question originally appeared on Quora. What are some ways to present yourself well during conference calls? Tips on everything from tone to preparation, sounding confident and calm, etc, would be great! Answer below by Quora user Richard Walker, author. The art of conference calling… Wait, you didn’t know it was an art? It’s definitely […]
How tech can transform your business
Over the course of an hour, @MashBusiness covered an array of topics, from industries with the biggest need for change, to how technology can transform the creation and execution of a business idea. Several influencers took part in this compelling conversation: Erica Kochi, co-founder & co-leader of UNICEF’s Innovation Unit; Halle Tecco, founder & managing […]
The dos and don’ts of a great mentoring relationship
It used to be that you only had to dodge questions about whether you had a significant other at family gatherings, but nowadays you get to work and everyone wants to know about the status of that other must-have relationship. Do you have a mentor? What kinds of things do you do together? Does your […]
Starbucks is now pouring cold brew iced coffee
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How to find an IT job with better work-life balance
If you’re searching for a new IT job, here are some specifications to look for to find more balance between your work and personal life. Flexible options Flexible jobs are becoming more common in IT. According to a report from Gensler, employees who are given a choice to work from home are more focused, outperform […]
5 skills you should master before applying for a social media job
Just a few years ago, the job title “social media manager” didn’t exist. Fast forward to today, and almost every company has someone on staff who is responsible for social media. At smaller companies, the person who manages it might be the same person who handles public relations or marketing. At bigger companies, there is […]
5 reasons you’re getting knocked out in the first round of interviews (and how to stop)
You thought the interview went OK. Maybe it could’ve gone better, but certainly you didn’t totally bomb it, right? So why hasn’t anyone called to set up the next interview or extend an offer? What went wrong? Why is this not progressing? Why? What now? Uggghh Been there? It’s admittedly a tough spot, even more […]
3 ways to turn your brand into a social media juggernaut
For my new book Stand Out, I interviewed technology opinion leader Robert Scoble, who has built a massive social media following, including more than 450,000 Twitter followers, 650,000 Facebook followers and friends and a whopping 6.6 million followers on Google+ Read more… More about Google, Robert Scoble, Social Media, Business, and Small Business
Univision is going public, and with it comes a first look at Fusion’s losses
The network has risen to become one of the most widely watched TV channels of any language. In 2013 and 2014, it beat out the likes of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC for July “sweeps,” establishing itself as arguably the top U.S. channel for adults. Read more… More about Ipo, Television, Business, Media, and Univision
99 degrees = 99% off: eBay’s sale on designer shades rises with NYC temps
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Uber expands in India, making it the second largest market after the U.S.
Rolling out in the cities of Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam, Uber now serves 18 Indian cities. The company also announced its president of Uber India in late May, Amit Jain. “The rapid 40% [month on month] growth we continue to see in India is unprecedented and it is not surprising that […]