According to Forbes, Mexican telecom magnate Carlos Slim is the world’s second richest man, with a net worth of US$72 billion. He also thinks you should work less. Continue reading Billionaire Proposes Three-Day Workweek
Panama’s former dictator Manuel Noriega is suing the video game company Activision in Los Angeles County Superior Court for damage to his reputation.
The lawsuit claims that Activision’s game Call of Duty: Black Ops II harmed his reputation by depicting him as a kidnapper, murderer, and enemy of the state, and that the depiction was used to earn profit which he now deserves a share of. Noriega’s appearance in the game in one in which he helps the primary antagonist.
The Call of Duty series is one of the most popular brands in video game culture, with Call of Duty: Black Ops II selling more than 24 million copies. During the first few months of release in 2012, the game earned more than US$1 billion.
Noriega was military dictator of Panama from 1983–1989. Removed from power during the 1989 U.S. invasion Operation Just Cause, Noriega was convicted in the United States on charges of drug trafficking, racketeering, and money laundering. After serving jail time in the United States, he was extradited to France in 2010, where he was tried and convicted of money laundering before again being extradited in 2011 to Panama. He is currently in jail in Panama, convicted of human rights violations related to his time in power. Continue reading “Manuel Noriega Sues Video Game Company”
Ibiza has become too expensive, according to some of the world’s top DJs.
It has never been considered a cheap place to go on holiday but a few have told Newsbeat that the prices have spoiled the “magic” of the island. Continue reading Top DJs say Ibiza is too expensive for young people
On September 23, 2013 a new law in the U.S. allowed, for the first time in 80 years, startups to tell the world they are raising money whether through their blogs, email and social campaigns. The process, officially known as general solicitation, is an official declaration to the public that you are trying to raise funds for an organization. Continue reading The Startup Accelerator Wars [INFOGRAPHIC]
I am amazed to see how much they’ve developed the text to speech softwares. And I am talking about the tools which can be used by the average Joe. The only requirement for best results is to have every phrase under 100 words. Continue reading How to transform any text into a speech by using software
Wordpress Theme based on a lot of customer research – The Cotton Theme Continue reading WordPress Theme based on a lot of customer research – The Cotton Theme
1. Rich people always keep their goals in sight.
2. And they know what needs to be done today.
3. They don’t watch TV. Continue reading 9 Things Rich People Do Differently Every Day
Video is huge is 2014, I see product after product targeting companies and individuals using video as a marketing method. Continue reading Covert Video Press 2.0 is launching this week an amazing Video WordPress Theme
Search Engine Advertising, or more commonly known as Search Engine Marketing (SEM), is a form of marketing that promotes a website by making it more visible in the search engine results. Several people often get confused between SEM and search engine optimization due to their similarities. SEM introduces the website to a larger number of target audiences while an SEO simply optimizes its rankings on a search engine like Google. SEM is a brilliant way of boosting the sales and leads for your website and business. Listed below are the various ways through which SEM or search engine advertising can help boost the sales for your business.
Increase Your Visibility Beyond SEO
While SEO or search engine optimization focuses on keyword placement to improve the ranking of the website in the search results, search engine advertising is already visible to a wider number of audiences via the ad-spaces. While SEO is a nearly cost free method of promoting your website and requires several tactics to produce results, SEM produces results instantaneously and promotes your website to a more focused audience. Continue reading “How Search Engine Advertising Can Help Your Business Drive More Sales”
When I’m asked to recommend a single spot in Ireland for the would-be retiree, I come up with at least five possibilities. Then, for each place, I ask one critical question: Could a non-local (one not born into a harsh Irish winter) survive here year-round? Is there enough to amuse when the nights are long and it rains for a week at a time? The one place that stands out to me right now—passing this year-round test with flying colors—is Kilkenny.
This “Medieval city” (now officially a town) is the arts and artisanal center of Ireland. From April to October, its streets buzz with local and tourist shoppers in search of unique clothing, gifts, and home-wares. They come in the winter months, too, though in lesser numbers. The big event in town is the annual Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in June that attracts comedy fans from around the world, while November’s Kilkenomics Festival—a quirky marriage of economists and comedians from around the world—is growing in popularity. And, any time boredom strikes, you can reach Dublin in 70 minutes by direct motorway.
The whole county of Kilkenny deserves to be explored, particularly those towns and villages along the Nore and Barrow rivers. Dotted between patchwork fields representing every shade of green, you’ll find potters, glassmakers, and jewelry designers, all inspired by the natural beauty surrounding them. Continue reading “The Pick For The Best Of Ireland From LiveAndInvestOverseas”
Online marketing is growing in popularity for a reason. It helps you grow your brand, expand your lead databases and boost your bottom lines. The numbers about online engagement show just how meaningful online marketing is to your revenue stream. Continue reading 75 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Promote Themselves Online
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