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4 of the most important hiring tips for any startup
Hiring the right people is easily among the three most important things a startup founder needs to get right if he is serious about his business. The other two are having a scalable product or service, and having the right … Continue reading
7 signs your old gym shoes should go into hibernation this winter
Paid Content by The Athlete’s Foot Whether you’re training for your fifth ultra-marathon, lacing up to tackle your first kilometre on the metaphorical road to a fitter life or anywhere else in-between, all runners have one thing in common: Their … Continue reading
Hey kids: ‘Satan’ is coming to a school near you
For many children, elementary school is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out new hobbies, whether it’s sports, art or Satanism. The Satanic Temple, a humanist and social justice organization which incorporates Satanic imagery in its mission, made waves this weekend … Continue reading
Australia won’t stop drifting so it needs to fix its GPS coordinates
Unfortunately for your global positioning system (GPS), Australia just won’t stay still. Being the renegade that it is, the only continent that is also a country is moving north by about 7 centimetres (2.8 inches) each year, Dan Jaksa from … Continue reading
You should be thanking the VCR – after you Google it
Eons ago, or at least 40 years ago, there were fewer TV channels than you could count on your fingers and toes and the programming schedule was set by television networks. We all watched TV, but maybe not as much … Continue reading
McDonald’s dropping some artificial preservatives from McNuggets
In good news for anyone who can’t resist the odd McDonald’s blowout, the burger chain has said it’s going to ditch some of the more unsavory ingredients in its meals. Chicken McNuggets are set to lose some artificial preservatives, while … Continue reading
Elon Musk confirms Tesla is planning to build a Model X-based minibus
Two weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the second part of his master plan for the upstart automaker. In it, he divulged that Tesla would build a commercial vehicle called ‘Tesla Semi,’ along with a few other intriguing tidbits … Continue reading
Sweet dog refuses to leave the hospital where his owner died
This dog was truly one man’s best friend. Since his owner passed away eight months ago at Ruth Cardoso Hospital in Santa Catarina, Brazil, sweet pup, Negão, has faithfully remained outside the building, waiting for him to return. SEE ALSO: … Continue reading
Hackers allegedly take over airport screens to blast insults about the South China Sea
Flight information screens at two of Vietnam’s major airports had to go dark last week, after hackers took over and displayed insulting messages about Vietnam in relation to its territorial claims over the South China Sea, Vietnamese state media reported. … Continue reading
Apple’s iOS 10 update will add new rainbow flag and women emoji
The next version of iOS will have the most diverse set of emoji yet. Apple announced Monday that the upcoming iOS 10 update will include new female characters depicting professional women and women in sports. The update also redesigns several … Continue reading