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Silicon Valley Bank US Startup Outlook Report 2017

There has been a lot of talk about how to get women into tech, particularly on company boards and into leadership positions.

Yet despite the scrutiny, the number of boards with no women increased in 2017, according to Silicon Valley Bank's 2017 "Startup Outlook" report.

More than 70% of the 941 startups surveyed did not have a single female board member in 2017, up from 66% the year before.

And it's not just board seats. Читать дальше...

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Some of Portugal's best assets are far from secret: port wine, medieval castles, the many recipes and tastes of bacalhau — the Portuguese word for codfish.

But there are other places, things, and facts that are lesser known, and they only make the case stronger for adding Portugal to your destinations for 2017.

Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you're chatting it up with a local in the 2016 Destination of the Year. Because if there's anyone who appreciates a good bit of history... Читать дальше...

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There are two facts about the Michael Flynn saga that stick out at me today:

1. According to The Washington Post, Flynn had contact with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak not just during the transition — a time when Flynn can plausibly argue that conversations about policy were appropriate in preparation for taking office — but during the presidential campaign. The Post cites both "officials with access to intelligence reports on the matter" and Kislyak himself... Читать дальше...

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Top performers know that the difference between success and failure is often how much focus you unleash right before that big meeting, speech, pitch, or strategy session.

Here are 11 ways to tap into instant focus when you need it, from entrepreneurs who can do it on command.

1. Slow down

Take a moment to gather your thoughts before important meetings or conversations. Often we think productivity and performance are related to always moving faster. Читать дальше...

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White House press secretary Sean Spicer spent much of his Tuesday press briefing insisting that Michael Flynn resigned from his post as national security adviser Monday because of a "trust" issue, and not due to a legal problem.

"There's nothing that the general did that was a violation of any sort," Spicer said. "What this came down to was a matter of trust."

Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, resigned Monday after just three weeks on the... Читать дальше...

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On the evening of February 9, a Mexican navy helicopter hovering over the city of Tepic in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit laced a home in the city with a six-second stream of machine-gun fire.

Mexican officials said the gunfire came because gunmen had opened fire on marines with "high-caliber" weapons in the area and then barricaded themselves in the upper level of a house.

One official told the Associated Press that the Black Hawk helicopter had... Читать дальше...

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proposed on Tuesday what he called a compromise to his state's controversial "bathroom law" that he hopes can appease state Republicans.

But his stiffest opposition might come from the other side of the political spectrum — LGBT groups who want the law repealed without any concessions.

The law, known as House Bill 2, blocks North Carolina towns from passing legal protections for LGBT people, and effectively forces transgender people... Читать дальше...

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A full beard is one of the most common looks you'll see on a man these days.

But that doesn't mean it works well for everyone, as some face shapes just don't lend themselves to the style. If you're looking for a change, you might be curious about other styles you can get away with wearing.

Shaving company Braun has done extensive research on beard styles and face shapes to take the guesswork out of switching up your face hair.

The following are their suggestions. Читать дальше...

Humanity is increasingly moving into cities, but the Earth isn't getting any bigger.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear he expects Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine and reduce violence in Ukraine, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Tuesday.

"President Trump has made it very clear that he expects the Russian government to de-escalate violence in the Ukraine and return Crimea," Spicer said at a daily news briefing. "At the same time, he fully expects to and wants to get along with Russia."

Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimea in 2014. Читать дальше...

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Despite taking on student loans to get him through college, Justin McCurry — who runs financial independence blog Root of Good — graduated college with a positive net worth.

From undergrad, McCurry went straight on to law school. In 2004, he landed his first job out of law school, working at an engineering consulting firm for $48,000 a year. Frugal by nature, he and his wife began saving diligently and maxing out their retirement accounts each year.

By 2013... Читать дальше...

The world's richest doctor had a very bold plan.

He'd assemble an unprecedented collaboration of companies, researchers, and doctors. Their mission: to vanquish cancer. By the year 2020, they'd build a working vaccine and test therapies in 20,000 patients. They would forever transform medicine.

Or so Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong vowed when he launched his audacious "Cancer Moonshot 2020" a year ago.

The supremely self-confident billionaire behind that vision has drawn attention at the highest levels... Читать дальше...

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As a serial side hustler turned New York Times bestselling author, Chris Guillebeau knows how to make a passion project lucrative.

"My whole life has been kind of a series of side hustles," Guillebeau told Business Insider.

The 39-year-old worked as a freelancer, overseas aid worker, and founder of several small business — often all at the same time — before becoming an author around 2010.

In early January, the Portland-based... Читать дальше...

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The independent federal-government watchdog on Tuesday recommended the White House investigate and potentially bring disciplinary action against Kellyanne Conway, President Donald Trump's counselor, for her recent on-air endorsement of Ivanka Trump's fashion line.

In a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub said Conway may have misused her position when she appeared on Fox News and appealed... Читать дальше...

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The future of media is rapidly evolving right before our very eyes.

Digital is taking over the world, and the generational shift is in full swing as millennials and Generation X age up and smartphones, computers, and tablets become their primary tools for media consumption.

But this growing digital dominance won't just affect news. Advertising, television, and more will all deal with major changes in the next several years.

But we can't understand the road ahead... Читать дальше...

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Sometimes just being happy is hard enough. Figuring out how to have a happy life can seem downright overwhelming.

In his book, "Authentic Happiness," University of Pennsylvania professor Martin Seligman (the Big Kahuna of happiness research) says that there are four types of happy lives.

That's right — not only do we have a blueprint for what makes a happy life, you even get four choices. That doesn't mean they're all created equal.

As you move down the list... Читать дальше...

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The most surprising thing about the scandal and resignation of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, may be how he was caught.

On February 9, The New York Times published an article in which current and former US officials said Flynn had "unambiguous and highly inappropriate" conversations with the Russian ambassador about potentially easing the US's sanctions on Russia once Trump took office.

But considering his career as... Читать дальше...

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Cigna is scrapping its plan to merge with rival Anthem, and is suing Anthem for $13 billion in damages because the deal couldn't get approved.

The health insurer said it was terminating the merger with Anthem after a federal judge blocked the deal over anti-competitive grounds.

Anthem was attempting to appeal the judge's decision blocking the merger, and looking to fast track of the appeal process.

Cigna claims that the $13 billion is to make... Читать дальше...

Hooter's is dressing up for its new restaurant concept. 

You won't find waitresses in micro-shorts and cleavage-baring tops at Hooter's new fast-casual chain, Hoots, which opened doors Monday in Chicago. In fact, you might be served by a man. (Hooters has famously never hired male waiters.)

The counter service restaurant looks a lot more like a Chipotle or a Panera than a Hooters restaurant. Customers order at a counter and food can be eaten in or taken out. 

The chain serves a simplified menu... Читать дальше...

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Hope Hicks, 28, was born in Greenwich, a town of 60,000 on the southwest tip of Connecticut that's a favorite spot for hedge fund headquarters.

She was a model, actress, and lacrosse player as a child, before getting her English degree at Southern Methodist University.

Hicks didn't intend on playing such a large role in a presidential campaign, instead falling into the gig through a job at the Trump Organization.

But she now finds herself... Читать дальше...

Graviky Labs

One person's disgusting vehicle exhaust is a clever entrepreneur's treasure.

At least that's how the two co-founders of Graviky Labs, a startup that sprang out of MIT Media Lab, are approaching the problem of air pollution from cars, trucks, and buses with their product "Air-Ink".

Their process starts with a device called a Kaalink, shown above as a see-through illustration and below attached to a car's tailpipe. It's a glorified filter that grabs black carbon soot from the burning of gasoline... Читать дальше...

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FX just released the first trailer for its upcoming new series, "Feud: Bette and Joan."

It chronicles Joan Crawford and Bette Davis' notorious rivalry behind the scenes of their 1962 film, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon star as battling Hollywood divas Crawford and Davis, respectively, on the first season of "Feud."

Debuting Sunday, March 5 at 10 p.m., "Feud" is the latest from executive producer Ryan Murphy for FX... Читать дальше...

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump was briefed in a secure location about North Korea's recent missile test before he had dinner with Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday.

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Get ready for the videos you scroll past in your Facebook feed to play with the sound on.

After initially muting videos by default, Facebook announced on Tuesday that videos on its social network will now play with the sound enabled.

Facebook said it's making the change after getting "positive feedback" from users it has already tested the experience with, but the move could potentially anger users that have grown accustomed to only hearing sound when they choose to tap into a playing video. Читать дальше...

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We'll get straight to the heart of the matter here (pun intended).

If someone invites you to hang out and you're not sure if it's a friend thing or a "more than friends" thing, don't call them out on it. It'll only make the situation more awkward than it needs to be.

That's according to relationship expert Andrea Syrtash, author of "He's Just Not Your Type (And That's A Good Thing): How to Find Love Where You Least Expect It." 

Instead of focusing on what the other person wants this hangout to be... Читать дальше...