Watch Nelson Mandela's 'I Am Prepared To Die' Speech, Which Put Him In Prison...
In June 1964, Nelson Mandela was convicted of sabotage for his role as an ANC activist against the former apartheid regime of South Africa, in which only white people were allowed to vote. Mandela had...
View ArticleHere's The Infamous 1962 Document Committing Mandela To Prison
Former South African president Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95.Mandela led an incredible life, which included a 27-year incarceration.This is the document that committed Mandela to prison on...
View ArticleHow The CEO Of HubSpot Attracts And Retains Millennial Talent
At age 25, Brian Halligan moved to Hong Kong and started an Asian branch for the small startup he was working for.That business grew to around 400 employees incredibly fast, Halligan tells Adam Bryant...
View ArticleThe Do's And Don'ts You Need To Know About Dating A Colleague
Since about a third of our time is spent at the office, it's not surprising that romance can easily spark between colleagues.At work, you're often surrounded by bright, driven people who understand...
View Article11 Things You're Better Off Buying Used
Cutting coupons and diving headfirst into the sales bin aren't the only ways to save a few dollars. You may save yourself time and money by buying used goods.For some things, there's just no point...
View ArticleThe New Yorker Honors Nelson Mandela With A Powerful Cover
The New Yorker's cover next week pays a powerful tribute to the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95:The cover was drawn by artist Kadir Nelson....
View ArticleGMO's James Montier Presents The Golden Rule Of Investing
FA Insights is a daily newsletter from Business Insider that delivers the top news and commentary for financial advisors.James Montier: The Golden Rule Of Investing (GMO) "The golden rule of investing:...
View ArticleOBAMA: NELSON MANDELA 'BELONGS TO THE AGES'
President Barack Obama on Thursday eulogized former South African President Nelson Mandela as a man who "belongs to the ages.""Today, he's gone home," Obama said from the White House briefing room....
View ArticleNelson Mandela Never Said One Of His Most Famous 'Quotes'
In 1993, Nelson Mandela and Frederik Willem de Klerk won the Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work ending apartheid in South Africa. Mandela had recently spent 27 years behind bars for his...
View ArticleHere's The Federally Mandated Technology That Could Have Stopped The Deadly...
In 2008, President Bush signed the Rail Safety Improvement Act into law, setting new rules designed to prevent train accidents.One of those measures required some railroads, to install positive train...
View Article7 Holiday Party Conversation Starters
It's that time of year again — the office holiday party.Unlike other work events, the holiday party is one that most people actually attend. It's an opportunity to meet new people, and gives you...
View ArticleThe Disturbing Reason 97% Of Federal Drug Defendants Plead Guilty
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has a disturbing report alleging the U.S. government essentially forces drug defendants to either plead guilty or rot in prison for an insane amount of time.In the report,...
View ArticleInside The Tiny Prison Cell That Held Nelson Mandela For Nearly 20 Years
Former South African President Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95, after succumbing to a long battle with a lung infection.He served as the first black president of South Africa and brought an...
View ArticleThe Secret Memo That Led To The James Bond Movies
A very interesting piece of memorabilia showed up in The Daily Mail today.It's the secret memo that eventually led to the James Bond movies.A lot of people forget this, but Bond creator, Ian Fleming,...
View ArticleHow Current And Former World Leaders Are Reacting To Nelson Mandela's Death
Former South African President and world icon Nelson Mandela died Thursday at the age of 95. Here is how some world leaders reacted.President Barack Obama:We will not likely see the likes of Nelson...
View ArticleFriday's Jobs Report Is Even More Important Than The Last One — Here's...
On Friday, at 8:30 AM ET, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the most important economic data release on the calendar: the November Employment Situation (a.k.a. "the jobs report"), which Wall...
View ArticleMuhammad Ali's Statement On Nelson Mandela's Death Is Beautiful
Via NBC's Ann Curry, here's Muhammad Ali's poignant statement on former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95:"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Mandela....
View ArticleCurry Compound Kills Cancer Cells
Scientists have found a very unusual potential cancer-fighting technique: nanoparticles that carry curry into cancer cells. Specifically the particles were filled with curcumin, a compound found in...
View ArticleBox CEO Aaron Levie Confirms He Raised A Whopping $100 Million At A $2...
Yes, Box raised another $100 million of investment and is now officially worth $2 billion.As we previously reported, Box had filed the paperwork for a $100 million round in October. Box wouldn't...
View ArticleIn 21 Charts, Here's How The American Job Market Crushed It In November
The U.S. added 203,000 nonfarm payrolls in November, besting economist expectations, with the unemployment rate dropping to 7%.Over the past 12 months, job growth has averaged 195,000 per month,...
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