Nearly every professional marketer I know is searching, all the time, for a sleek and innovative new marketing technique that might win them clients quickly and easily — a silver bullet, essentially, which might give them a leg up over the competition. But allow me to let you in on a little secret: silver bullet solutions don’t […]

By Amy B What’s the most common answer to the question, ‘What’s your biggest weakness?’ Of course, it’s, ‘I’m a bit of a perfectionist.’ For many of us, perfectionism is a humble brag. My only fault is that I’m too perfect. Serious question: how well do you think you could function in sales today without […]

US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry. Mr Cohen admitted misleading lawmakers about talks over a Trump property deal in Moscow during the presidential race. Mr Trump said his former right-hand man was “lying” to seek a reduced sentence. In August, […]

Civil was supposed to create a more transparent and democratic model for journalism. But so far, journalists working on its platform have yet to receive all of the compensation they say they were promised when hired. According to several current and former employees of news organizations sponsored by the blockchain startup, Civil told journalists in […]

Statements by three captured Ukrainians have been released by Russia’s security service after Russian ships fired on and seized three Ukrainian boats off the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea. One of the men, Volodymyr Lisovyi, said he was aware of the “provocative nature” of the Ukrainian action. Ukraine’s navy commander said the men had been forced […]

One in three Americans is set to endure ‘Festive Burnout’ before December 25th, according to new research. A study examining the impacts of festive stress saw a third of respondents (35 percent) say they’re burnt out on the holiday season BEFORE Christmas even comes. The fascinating new statistic emerged in a study of 2,000 Americans, […]

The tongues of cats are covered in claw-shaped hooks that spring into action when it’s time to groom. Built-in scoops carry saliva to the skin to cool it down. Cat lovers know that when kitties groom, their tongues are pretty scratchy. Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues […]

Disney released the first trailer for its live-action remake of the mega-hit film “The Lion King” on Thursday. Several big names will be lending their voices to the highly anticipated reimagining of the children’s classic, including “Atlanta” star Donald Glover, comedian Seth Rogen, “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver and singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Jon Favreau, who directed […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Larry Moore was watching “Ellen” in a South Carolina prison when he heard a scream. Fellow cellblock inmate Tommie Wilson was bleeding from his face and running, in vain, for his life. Another prisoner caught up to Wilson, stabbed him with a long knife and bashed him with a lock slung inside a […]

t’s holiday travel season, and millions of Americans will be taking to roads, rails and skies, many with children in tow. Family travel policies are continually changing, so it can pay to double-check the particulars before you leave home. Being inconvenienced on vacation is bad enough, but being inconvenienced with kids can turn any trip […]