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The Most Interesting Online Video Trend

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For those who still don’t know the origins, the Harlem Shake started as a small skit from a YouTuber named Filthy Frank (10 million views as of this writing) on January 30, 2013. As of this writing nearly 50,000 versions have been created and uploaded and watched by some 200,000,000 people. Study the video game industry.

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Interview with Jennifer Sargent, HitFix

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Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? and entertainment as a whole is rapidly changing and growing.

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A Serial Entrepreneur’s Take On Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment

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Although many are entertaining, most fail to provide entrepreneurs with a sufficient return on their time investment. At the beginning of the index, Guy writes, “I hope Robert Cialdini checks this index.” Like King, his writing style is breezy and engaging. No doubt, he did. Prototype Your Work. Show And Broadcast Progress.

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Serious Presentation Tips From Standup Comics

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They often write their own material, book their gigs, arrange their travel and negotiate and collect their compensation from club owners. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. Comedians are entrepreneurs.

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We’re All Frogs Boiling in Water

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There is a separate study showing that disadvantaged children given access to 12 free books to take home in the summer (and nothing else including no assignment) scored significantly higher in reading than a control group given no books. There is an argument to be made about the need for time to read, time to reflect and time to write.

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The Greatest Strength of America is Immigration and Integration

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Our first night in a Paris restaurant in 1993 I forced my mom to sit in the non-smoking section, which at that time meant sitting upstairs and eating on our own while the lively entertainment was downstairs. I had always respected Gold’s writing and reviews but after seeing a glimpse of his life I respect him even more as as human.

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Biotech Roundup: ASCO, BIO, Drug Setbacks, Incubators & More

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—If Jim Greenwood railing like King Lear in the storm isn’t entertaining enough, two notorious biotech characters have once again inspired the imagination of creative types. Ed Silverman at STAT reported the analyst note first. The new prices don’t reflect rebates and discounts.