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The Forbes’ List of America's Richest Individuals is Now Out
Forbes' List of 400 wealthiest Americans has been released. To make it in Forbes 400 this year, one must have at least $1.55 Billion USD. Last year the minimum amount needed to gain acceptance was $1.3 Billion USD.
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Boeing Transfers and Lays-Off 2,000 Workers in Kent and Seattle
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is leaving its defense division in Seattle and moving to Oklahoma and Missouri and is reportedly laying-off 2,000 of its workers.
Troubled American Apparel Names New Temporary Chief Executive
American Apparel hires Scott Brubaker as is new interim chief executive on Mon. Well-known clothing manufacturer and retailer American Apparel puts a new chief executive on the pedestal as the company faces a public battle with its founder and former chief, Dov Charney.
‘Share a Coke Campaign’ Increases Coca-Cola Revenue
When the company launched the "Share a Coke Campaign" they are probably expecting that it will bring more sales. Their expectations have been realized. After 11 years of declining sales, Coca-Cola is witnessing an increase in revenue for the first time.
China Bars 'Instagram' While Hongkong Dissent Continues To Grow
China has taken steps to make sure that ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hongkong will not be seen by people in the Chinese Mainland. One such step is to block Instagram services across China.
Someone from 'The Simpsons’ is Going to Die - Who Will it Be?
Tonight on "The Simpsons," someone is about to die. Al Jean, the show's executive producer boasted to reporters that, "When we kill them, they stay dead." This means that they are really serious in killing off a character in the Simpsons.
1Password’ App Now Offered for Free To Make It Become Mainstream
The 1Password App used to be sold at the App Store for $17.99 USD. But AgileBits, the developer of the 1Password App, has decided to make it free. The response was a very positive one, where over three million downloads has occurred since the app has been made free.
The New Name for the Upcoming Microsoft Windows Will Soon Be Revealed
Rumors about the name of the upcoming Microsoft Windows have been circulating. As of now Microsoft has given it the codename "Windows Threshold." But most people refer to it as "Windows 9" since Windows 8 is Microsoft's current operating system.
China Blocks Instagram Due To Hong Kong Protests
China reportedly blocked the photo sharing app Instagram to censore photos and videos about the Hong Kong protests.
Scalpers Struggle To Sell Smuggled iPhones In China
Smuggled iPhones in China experience low sales as more smugglers are being cracked down. Chinese scalpers are bringing in smuggled iPhones in China after Apple delayed the release of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in the country.