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Video: Aéropostale heading for Chapter 11

The Globe and Mail 

The retailer is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in the next few days, says the Wall Street Journal. It would be the latest teen retailer fililng for Chapter 11. Fred Katayama reports.

Survey: Small Business Optimism Hits 3-Year Low

WSJ.com 

Despite a strengthening employment picture nationwide, a new Bank of America survey indicates less than a quarter of small business owners plan to hire new employees in 2016 amid pessimism about economic growth. Bank of America's Sue Lonergan and small business owner Sal Rizzo join Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero to discuss. Photo: iStock

Malia Obama is taking a 'gap year' before attending Harvard — here's why that's a great idea

BusinessInsider.com 

REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

The White House announced announced Saturday that Malia Obama will attend Harvard as a member of the class of 2021 — after taking a year off before her freshman year, otherwise known as a "gap year."

Gap years are gaining in popularity among American students, as the New York Times reports. For example, Harvard has seen a 33% increase in the number of students taking gap years, and MIT saw their deferments double between 2009 and 2010, according to CIEE, the... Читать дальше...

‘President Trump?’ Here’s How He Says It Would Look

The New York Times 

Donald J. Trump at his foreign policy speech in Washington last week. “I know people aren’t sure right now what a President Trump will be like,” he said in an interview. “But things will be fine.

Seoul offers cultural events to celebrate Children's Day

Yonhap News Agency (en) 

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- With less than a day to go before the annual Children's Day, here are some cultural suggestions on how to enjoy the day with children. At the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, the musical "Enchanted th



Visits set for Arkansas-Little Rock chancellor finalists

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The three finalists for the chancellor's post at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are scheduled to visit the campus next week. The three will also meet with UALR employees and University of Arkansas System leaders. The university said Wednesday that Boise State University vice president Mark Rudin will visit Monday and Tuesday; Sonoma State vice president and provost Andrew Rogerson will visit Wednesday and Thursday; and Colorado State University System chief academic... Читать дальше...

UK's Cameron: EU exit would lead to 'decade of uncertainty'

TheRepublic.com 

LONDON - Advocates of leaving the European Union have not thought through its economic impact, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday, warning that an exit would spark "a decade of uncertainty."

The Top 8 Do's and Don'ts for Startup Marketing

The Huffington Post 

Marketing your startup is your first priority whenever you launch a company. You have no platform and you have no existing customers. Gaining traction is an obstacle the majority of startups fail at, and it's why 90% of startups continue to fail.

The biggest reason for failure in marketing is that so many companies make major mistakes in their strategy and in how to use content marketing. This guide is going to show you some of the do's and don'ts of startup marketing.

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The Latest: Opponents begin fight against pot initiative

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A coalition opposed to legalizing recreational use of marijuana in California is launching a campaign against a proposed November ballot measure. A coalition that includes former Facebook president Sean Parker and backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the nation's leading marijuana advocacy groups says it has collected 600,000 signatures, a lot more than the 365,000 needed, well ahead of the July 5 deadline. Newsom, a Democratic candidate for governor in 2018, and other supporters of the ballot measure... Читать дальше...

Senators reject decision-making in food stamps work mandate

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

(AP) — Senators have rejected a bid to give lawmakers authority to determine whether food stamp recipients should have to work to get federal assistance. Rep. Jay Morris, a Monroe Republican, had won House support for his proposal to require legislative approval to seek a federal waiver of the work requirements for able-bodied, childless adults who receive food stamps.

Valeant deepens losses as Jim Chanos reiterates short

MarketWatch.com 

Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. sank further on Wednesday after famed short seller Jim Chanos reiterated his short bet on the beleaguered pharmaceutical company. Chanos said the company's debt burden is not sustainable and expressed doubts over its cashflow during an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the Sohn Investment Conference in New York. He also believes investors who are optimistic about Valeant are relying on metrics that are as faulty as its accounting. Chanos... Читать дальше...

AP McCoy helps motivate Saracens

BBC Sport 

Jump racing legend Sir AP McCoy visits Saracens to help motivate the players for their end-of-season push.

Here's why Nintendo's first smartphone games don't star Mario

BusinessInsider.com 

Nintendo

If you're holding out for Super Mario to make an appearance in the app store any time soon, you may be waiting awhile.

The first two big Nintendo franchises heading to phones apply to a broader audience than Nintendo's ubiquitous Italian plumber, according to Nintendo's new president.

During a question-and-answer session following Nintendo's Financial Results Briefing for the fiscal year, Tatsumi Kimishima, president of Nintendo, was asked why "Animal Crossing" and... Читать дальше...





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