Business/Economy:
Starbucks Partners on Loans to Small Businesses
Coffee giant Starbucks, says it's lending a hand to job creation efforts by partnering with the non-profit Opportunity Finance Network, a national network of 180 community development financial institutions that orchestrate loans to businesses in low-income communities. The partnership has already generated $1 million in donations and plans to create up to $42 million in loans to small businesses.
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Brian Tracy Inspirational Article of the Month:
Plan Ahead and Increase Productivity
Brian Tracy is a world-renowned personal and professional development coach that has helped millions of people achieve their goals and develop a positive mindset. Brian will be contributing to our newsletter every month by providing us with an article to help inspire you, our clients, to reach higher and achieve more than ever before.
Click Here to Read the Full Article by Brian Tracy
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Interesting Articles and Photos of the Month:
Amazing Places to Experience Around the Globe
The photos featured here are of some of the most amazing places to visit around the globe. It's crazy that places like these even exist. After looking at these photos you will want to go to every single one of them. Click through the gallery of photos and you'll see what we mean. Truly breathtaking!
Click Here to View the Images by TheCoolHunter.com
Americans' Indulgences Add Up
U.S. workers spend more than $1,000 a year on coffee and another $2,000 on lunch. Americans' total annual bill for coffee and lunch is double the $1,500 a year spent on commuting to work. Those venti lattes add up fast! Just think of how much money you could save this year by bringing lunch to the office.
Click Here to Read the Full Article by Reuters.com
Woman Survives Terrifying Fall After Bungee Snaps
A 22 year old Australian woman has survived a terrifying fall after her bungee cord snapped during a 364ft leap off Africa's Victoria Falls Bridge, plunging her into the crocodile-infested Zambezi River below. Read this miraculous survival story and share it with a friend or family member.
Click Here to Read the Full Article by AOLNews.com
Home is Made From Shredded Remains of 1.4 Billion Euros
Unemployed Irish artist, Frank Buckley, has built an entire apartment from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion Euros ($1.82 billion) he borrowed from the national mint. He says the Billion Euro Home is a monument to the madness the single currency brought to Ireland.
Click Here to Read the Full Article by Reuters.com
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Videos of the Month:
World Record Water Skiing Stunt
A group of 145 water skiers in Tasmania have smashed the world record for covering a mile together. All 145 skiers were pulled behind a 114ft catamaran using a whopping five miles of rope. You must see the video of this successful world record attempt!
Click Here to Watch the Video by YouTube.com
Unfathomable Hand Balancing Routine
In this video a woman practices her unbelievable acrobatic hand balancing routine, demonstrating her incredible strength and flexibility. If this is just practice, we can't even imagine what the final routine is like. The hand balancing routine displayed in this video seems downright superhuman!
Click Here to Watch the Video by YouTube.com
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Delicious Recipe of the Month:
Portabella Pizzettas
This recipe works well as an appetizer or an impressive side dish. These portobello mushrooms are stuffed with spinach, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, and then cooked to perfection. This recipe could be done in countless variations, vegetarian or not.
Click Here for the Full Recipe by Food.com
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Dumb Criminal Story of the Month:
Woman Robs Liberty Tax Services Using Curling Iron
A woman and her son robbed an area tax preparation office of $280 with nothing more than a curling iron wrapped up in a towel. Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect because the assault victim recently sat with the suspect to process her income tax return.
Click Here to Read the Full Article by Local12.com
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