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New start-up hubs challenging Silicon Valley: study
Silicon Valley remains the world's most attractive spot for technology start-ups with other locations around the world catching up, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Why web entrepreneurs are leaning towards lean startup
Do you remember Flooz.com? Like lots of websites spawned in the late '90s, it aimed big and spent bigger. "Flooz" was a virtual currency you could use at any retailer who'd accept it, but the company squandered lots of real currency in the process-at least $35 million-before going bankrupt in 2001, after 19 months. In a world of web winners and losers, it merited its own notorious category: a "floozer," you might say.
Factories post rebound, consumer sentiment shaky
Manufacturing grew in November at its quickest pace in five months, with a rise in domestic demand hinting that factories could provide a boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter.
Oksana Baiul: Ice Skating Champ Sues Talent Agency for Taking Advantage of her Poor English
Oksana Baiul, the ice-skating Olympian that won the gold medal in 1994, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against her talent agency, claiming they took advantage of her from when she was 16 years old for not understanding English.
Clinton Falls Asleep During Obama Speech in Myanmar [VIDEO]
Hillary Clinton fell asleep during President Barack Obama's speech in Myanmar on Monday and the video is currently going viral online.
Anchors Resign on Air Following Dispute With TV News Station [VIDEO]
Two anchors resigned on air at the end of Tuesday's broadcast after "a longstanding battle with upper management over journalistic practices" along with having to offer political news from a biased and unbalanced point of view.
Danica Patrick to Divorce Husband of 7 Years of Marriage
Danica Patrick , the popular NASCAR driver, via her Facebook page on Tuesday that she and Paul Hospenthal, her husband of seven years, will be divorcing.
Black Friday 2012: Red Lobster Offering Buy One, Get One Free Deal on Entrees
Red Lobster is offering a buy one, get one free offer on Black Friday on all of its "Maine Stays" entrees.
Girl Fatally Shot on School Bus in Miami by 15-Year Old Boy
A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot on a school bus to death in front of her sister and several other students while riding the bus to a charter school on Tuesday. A 15-year-old Florida teen has been charged with manslaughter and carrying a concealed firearm.
‘Price is Right’ Model Wins Lawsuit Following Maternity Leave
"The Price is Right" model wins a lawsuit against the show's producers after she was discriminated against for her pregnancy. The former model received almost $777,000 on Tuesday.
Danica Patrick to Divorce Husband of 7 Years
Danica Patrick , the popular NASCAR driver, via her Facebook page on Tuesday that she and Paul Hospenthal, her husband of seven years, will be divorcing.
Papa John's to Sign 200 New Franchise Agreements this Year
Papa John's announced Tuesday that it will sign more than 200 North American franchise agreements in 2012. The company says these new stores expect to create over 5,000 new jobs over the next three years.
Apple’s Insane Sell-Off: Stock Surges, Apple Selling Refurbished Goods on eBay [DETAILS]
Apple shares jumped over 7 percent on Monday as an eight-week sell-off has ended. The Associated Press cites one analyst, Brian White from Topeka Capital, as calling the sell-off "insanely insane".
Black Friday 2012: SONIC Offering Half-Price Breakfast Burritos All Day
Black Friday is just around the corner and restaurants are introducing special offers for the most popular shopping day of the year. SONIC Drive-In is offering a full range of Breakfast Burritos for half-price all day on Black Friday, Nov. 23.
Tito El Bambino and Wendy’s “Unwrap” New Mozzarella Chicken Supreme Sandwich
Latino sensation Tito El Bambino and Wendy's announced Sunday the identity of the secret sandwich featured in the "Wendy's Secret Sandwich" Contest earlier this month. Fans can check out Tito El Bambino's announcement at www.celebraconwendys.com/sandwichsecreto. Later this month, the lucky winner of the contest, who will be traveling to see Tito El Bambino in concert next year, will be posted on Wendy's Latino Facebook page a twww.facebook.com/wendyslatino.
Jenny McCarthy Plants a Wet Kiss on Justin Biebers Neck at the AMA's 2012 [VIDEO]
Jenny McCarthy, the sexy former Playboy model and mom, got frisky with Justin Bieber on stage on Sunday night's American Music Awards after the teen heartthrob came to collect an award.
Burger King Rolls Out Delivery Service In New York City
Burger King is rolling out its BK Delivers program in New York City, just a few days after introducing it in Houston, Texas.
Girl Slept for 64 Days, Doctors Don't Know Cause of Rare Syndrome [VIDEO]
A girl slept for 64 days in one long stretch due to a rare disorder colloquially called "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome." Nicole Delien, 17, suffers from a rare disorder, Kleine-Levin Syndrome, which makes her sleep for longer amounts of time than most. The cause of the syndrome is unknown.
Arrest for Facebook like in India Sparks Controversy [DETAILS]
Two women in Mumbai, India have been arrested in India for their recent Facebook activities. As the city shut down for the weekend funeral of a powerful politician, one woman wrote on Facebook that it was "due to fear, not due to respect" and her friend liked the comment.
Public Nudity Ban to be Voted on By City Lawmakers
A public nudity ban may put in place in San Francisco as a city lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would prohibit nudity in most public places.
Girl Slept for 64 Days, Suffers from Rare 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome' [VIDEO]
A Pennsylvania teenage girl slept for 64 days in one long stretch due to a rare disorder colloquially called "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome."
Jenny McCarthy Smothers Justin Bieber at the American Music Awards with Kisses [VIDEO]
Jenny McCarthy, the sexy former Playboy model and mom, got frisky with Justin Bieber on stage on Sunday night's American Music Awards after the teen heartthrob came to collect an award.
My Sister Wife's Closet Website Down, 'Sister Wives' Nov. 18 Recap
My Sister Wife's Closet, the website launched by the Brown polygamous family which are featured in their own hit reality show, "Sister Wives", has been drawing hundreds of visitors to the site after they started selling new Christmas ornaments, causing the website to go down.
Denny’s CEO Responds to Comments on Affordable Care Act
Denny's Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains, has issued the following statement on behalf of John Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Denny's:
Lawmakers say they're confident they can avoid "fiscal cliff"
Leading U.S. lawmakers expressed confidence on Sunday that they could reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" even as they laid down markers on taxes and spending that may make any agreement more difficult.
Small businesses have to be strategic about giving
For a small business owner, Greg O'Neill takes a big company approach to charitable giving. His gourmet food shops are besieged with appeals from a range of causes, so he requires solicitors to apply through a portal on his company's website. A staff member culls requests.
American Music Awards 2012: Justin Bieber Wow's, Full List of Winners [Video]
Justin Bieber, still reeling from the recent break up with his girlfriends Selena Gomez, was named favorite artist of the year on Sunday at the American Music Awards and took three awards in total.
Dick Clark Remembered With Tribute at American Music Awards 2012 [VIDEO]
R&B legend Stevie Wonder made a tribute to TV icon Dick Clark at Sunday nights American Music Awards. Other performers included Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift who performed their new singles.
Hostess Brands Twinkies and Wonder Bread Maker Closing Shop
Hostess Brands including Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is filing for bankruptcy which led to many die-hard Twinkies fans around the nation to stockpile on their favorite snack before there are no more.
Walmart Walkout Planned for Black Friday 2012: Employees Disgruntled With Low Wages
Walmart walkout, a protest by employees planned for Black Friday 2012, the biggest shopping day of the year, has shed new light on how little employees at the world's biggest retailer earn.
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