Spotlight on: Kona Ice
Many businesses and potential business people benefit from hearing about the paths that others have taken. Recently, the Fresno Bee did a story on Lisa Quiroz, the owner of the…
Cisco Making Large Investment Plans
Cisco plans to accelerate its investments into communications in the coming two to three years. They have recently announced that they will give $150 million to start-up companies in this…
On the Cusp of Developing the First Insulin Pill
Scientists in Israel are working to revolutionize the way that diabetics function on a daily basis. They are developing the world’s first insulin pill that should replace the daily injections…
Watch for Next Games Next Game
For those in the gaming world, it’s worthwhile to keep your eyes on Finland. The Finnish start-up Next Games has just raised $6 million in funding. This is the latest…
Potential Hot Water for Skechers
If you love Skechers USA Inc. shoes, you might love them a bit less in a minute. That’s because the footwear maker is under the gun at the moment for…
CVS Says No To Cigarettes
In a move that will clearly have major financial implications, CVS Caremark Corp will stop selling all tobacco products at their 7600 stores by October 1, 2014. This will make…
A New Type of University Experience
A new twist in the online learning model is emerging in California and it will become quite a test case for future programs. Minerva Schools of KGI, an experimental university…
Netflix Inc. Announces Salary Hike for CEO
Netflix Inc. has recently announced a 50% salary hike for its Chief Executive Reed Hastings. This will bring his salary to $6 million for 2014. Netflix had a very good…
New Amusement Park Coming in Malaysia
Because the world really needs yet another amusement park, Twentieth Century Fox is now getting into the game. They just announced their plans to unveil “Twentieth Century Fox World.” They…
Bombas Socks: Changing The World One Sock At A Time
If you haven’t yet encountered Bombas Socks, it’s time that you did. Inspired by a quote they say in 2010 by Major George Hood, the Chief Communications Officer for the…