U.S. equity markets opened lower this morning after hearing that U.S. GDP growth in the first quarter came in at 2.5%, well below the expected 3.1% (more coverage here). U.S. consumer sentiment also fell, but not by as much as expected (more coverage here). Show More Summary
In August 2012, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones signed a landmark, worldwide deal with Nike—the first of its kind for a mixed martial arts athlete. Now Jones' first Nike apparel is set for release on Friday with a line of shirts...Show More Summary
By Trefis: Wells Fargo (WFC) faced a mixed response from investors when it revealed its performance figures for the first quarter of 2013 last Friday. [1] Despite the fact that the country’s fourth largest bank churned out record earnings...Show More Summary
There’s an eclectic mix of gigs on sale this week, from arena-filling R&B through to niche rock celebrating facial hair. Tickets to all these should be available from 9am Friday.
First off, catch BBC Sound Of 2013 winners Haim (pictured) at Heaven on 24 April. Show More Summary
I think on Friday we made ScribbleTaku history. It was the first game that took three days to be correctly guessed. I think Interesting Mix summed up the whole situation perfectly with this comment! You were totally right — it was kind of half fun and half annoying that it took so long to be guessed correctly, but I sort of enjoyed the whole process! More »
Will your favorite character get a spin-off? (Credit: Lucasfilm) First, Disney bought Lucasfilm and "Star Wars" fans everywhere had mixed feelings. Then, a rumor became reality as J.J Abrams signed on to direct the next "Star Wars" movie. Show More Summary
By Tim Duy: Another first Friday, another employment report. Is this what our lives are meant to amount to? Sitting glassy-eyed in front of a screen, clutching a cup of coffee like a life preserver, waiting for the Internet to spit up some numbers that are only going to be changed next month? And to do this day, after day, after day? Apparently, yes. Show More Summary
Tim Duy on the employment situation report: Mixed Messages in the Employment Report, by Tim Duy: Another first Friday, another employment report. Is this what our lives are meant to amount to? Sitting glassy eyed in front of a screen,...
AXS TV will kick off its 2013 LIVE mixed martial arts coverage at 10pm ET this Friday night with "AXS TV Fights: Resurrection Fighting Alliance 6" from the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Missouri. The event is the first of more...Show More Summary
Happy Friday, lovelies! Lar and I decided to mix things up a bit and instead of a Friday Link Love, we’re doing a Friday Twin Take. Yeah, that’s right, we like aliteration. And we like sharing our sameness and different…ness. First up! Vanities! Lar and I are relatively low maintenance when it comes to makeup. [...]
(RIYADH, Saudi Arabia) — Saudi Arabia’s top cleric on Friday warned against the mixing of the genders, saying it poses a threat to female chastity and society, as the kingdom prepares for the first time to grant women seats on the country’s top advisory body. Show More Summary
Happy Friday! Here are your Mixed Links for this week. First off, a reminder that you can save $100 on our Annual All-Access Pass until December 31st. For only $365 you’ll get training your nonprofit needs for the entire year. And next year, you’ll have access to even more training as All-Access Pass Holders can [...]
UFC President Dana White has for years said his mixed martial arts league would never have women in it.This changed Friday when White told Jim Rome that Ronda Rousey would become the first woman to compete in the octagon.read more-
Apple shares, which were holding steady earlier Friday despite mixed results for the September quarter, have begun to retreat, and now stand below $600 for the first time in almost three months. Apple shares are now down $12.92, or 2.1%, to $596.62. That’s down more than $108, or over 15%, since the stock’s recent peak [...]
Happy Friday! It’s Mixed Links time… First off, a quick update on our fundraiser for Positive Wellness Alliance. Every year, we host a free webinar where we collect a $10 donation for PWA. So far, you’ve donated over $1400! Thank you! This year’s webinar is Three Stories Every Nonprofit Should Be Telling and it will take place [...]
A huge crowd gathered in the early afternoon sun for First Aid Kit, the Swedish sister duo that made waves with this year's release The Lion's Roar. Putting together a solid set with a mix of old and new songs, the women even headbanged during the more upbeat tunes. [ more › ]
Happy Friday! Join us for Mixed Links… First off, today is the last day to vote for the 2012 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards. Vote now! The September Nonprofit Blog Carnival on better websites is up at The Duck Call. October’s...Show More Summary
New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) – Rep. Paul Ryan was prepared when seniors first responded inhospitably to his remarks about repealing Obamacare at the AARP conference in New Orleans Friday. "I had a feeling there would be mixed reaction so let me get into it," the Republican vice presidential nominee said, after his first line about [...]
In his remarks to the AARP Friday, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan was booed loudly when he said the “first step to a stronger Medicare is to repeal Obamacare.” Ryan was unfazed. “I had a feeling there would be mixed reactions,...Show More Summary
The Baltimore Ravens have their second preseason game of the year, scheduled for this Friday against the Detroit Lions. The Ravens' first preseason outing was a mixed bag. Yes, they defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 31-17 and scored 24 unanswered...Show More Summary