9/11 Infographic - A Tale Of Two Americas

9/11 Infographic - A Tale Of Two Americas


9/11 Infographic - A Tale Of Two Americas

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:01 PM PDT

Because today's column doesn't deal with my typical leadership content, I'm going to link those of you interested in my observations about 9/11 to a post and infographic hosted on my company blog. The post tells the story of two different Americas by using two similar events in our nations [...]


Two Secrets Of A Serial Entrepreneur

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:43 PM PDT

Video ToutApp was founded by Tawheed Kader (TK), a serial entrepreneur with both a technical and business background. He's been building simple software to help people communicate better for over 10 years and contributes aspects of his success to boxing and meditation, as two activities that drive his performance, when he's not in [...]


Emma Watson Tops List of Most Dangerous Celebrities

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:40 PM PDT

By now, almost everyone knows the Internet is far from a safe place. In a new study released by McAfee, celebrities names are being used by scammers to tempt web users who search for celebrities to visit websites that are actually laden with malicious software. Anyone looking for the latest [...]


In cradle of rebellion, hope that Colombia’s war might end

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 10:52 PM PDT

MARQUETALIA, Colombia — It was here, on steep green hillsides reachable by mule train, that peasants armed with old bolt-action rifles became the FARC, a rebel group that would use the bounties of the drug trade to wage decades of war against the U.S.-supported government.

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China sends patrol ships to islands held by Japan

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 10:17 PM PDT

Chinese government ships are patrolling near contested East China Sea islands in a show of anger after Tokyo moved to assert its control in the area.


Experts release list of 100 threatened species

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:37 PM PDT

International conservation groups have unveiled a list of the earth's most threatened 100 animals, plants and fungi and say urgent action is needed to protect them.


Apple's iPhone 5 Launch: What We'll See, And What We Won't

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:31 PM PDT

As Wednesday morning's Apple launch event for the iPhone 5 inches closer, the Street continues to figure out new ways to assess exactly what we might see unveiled, and what we won't. Jefferies analyst Peter Misek late Monday provided his own fresh take on what likely will happen when the faithful [...]


Mexico's Calderon eyes labor, fiscal law reforms in final months

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 10:29 PM PDT

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Mexican President Felipe Calderon said on Tuesday he hopes to push through labor reforms needed to create jobs and boost economic growth, but was not certain if the proposals will pass Congress before he leaves office.


First-Time Grand Slam Champ Andy Murray to Net Endorsement Aces after US Open Win

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:51 PM PDT

That Andy Murray finally won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the men's final at the 2012 U.S. Open in NYC on Monday evening is one thing. That Mr. Murray's victory follows his Gold Medal at the 2012 London Olympics is yet another thing. And that Mr. Murray's [...]


VIDEO: Al-Qaeda chief killed, says Yemen

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 03:53 PM PDT

Said al-Shihri, described as the second-in-command of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), has been killed in an operation in southern Yemen, government officials say.


VIDEO: Iraq VP Hashemi rejects verdict

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 06:47 PM PDT

Fugitive Iraqi Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi has rejected a guilty verdict and death sentence passed on him in absentia as "politically motivated".


VIDEO: Somali MPs elect Hassan Sheikh

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:29 PM PDT

Somali MPs meeting in Mogadishu have elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the country's new president, in the latest step to end decades of war.


VIDEO: Power failure leaves Cubans in the dark

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Millions of Cubans are left without electricity after a power failure hits large areas of the country on Sunday.


VIDEO: Murray 'relieved' after US Open win

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:32 PM PDT

Andy Murray ends Britain's 76-year wait for a male Grand Slam singles champion with an epic victory over Novak Djokovic in the US Open final.


VIDEO: Somali MPs elect Hassan Sheikh

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:29 PM PDT

Somali MPs meeting in Mogadishu have elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the country's new president, in the latest step to end decades of war.


VIDEO: Murray 'relieved' after US Open win

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:32 PM PDT

Andy Murray ends Britain's 76-year wait for a male Grand Slam singles champion with an epic victory over Novak Djokovic in the US Open final.


VIDEO: Power failure leaves Cubans in the dark

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Millions of Cubans are left without electricity after a power failure hits large areas of the country on Sunday.


Nigerian Billionaire Mike Adenuga Gets Highest National Honor

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:27 PM PDT

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga is to be conferred with the Nigerian national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, the Nigerian government announced over the weekend.


Why Women's Organizations Need to Sister Up and Pay Speakers

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 05:26 PM PDT

In general, women's organizations don't pay their speakers at professional development events or workshops, and often don't source from the expertise of the membership to deliver programming, opting instead to "import" talent—those who've made it or published or broken the entrepreneurial mold. They feature the regional and national rock stars of the women's business world.


Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri confirms death of Abu Yahya al-Libi

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:08 PM PDT

Abu Yahya al Libi who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan earlier this weekCAIRO (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri confirmed in a video recording the death of Abu Yahya al-Libi, a veteran militant said to have been a leader of the group's operations, and who had survived previous U.S. attacks. The U.S. government said in June that a drone strike in Pakistan had killed Libi, dealing the biggest in a series of blows to the militant group since the raid that killed Osama bin Laden last year. ...