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- NASA, PBS marking 40 years since Voyager spacecraft launches August 20, 2017NASA and PBS are marking 40 years since the back-to-back launches of the Voyager spacecraft.
- Germany welcomes release of writer sought by Turkey August 20, 2017German news agency dpa reports that a German writer detained in Spain on a Turkish warrant has been released from jail.
- French designer in costly dispute over Pitt-Jolie chateau August 20, 2017A French lighting designer has won a $600,000 court ruling in a dispute with Brad Pitt over a grandiose re-design of his and Angelina Jolie's chateau in Provence.
- The Leftovers' Justin Theroux joins Emma Stone, Jonah Hill's Netflix series Maniac August 20, 2017Justin Theroux has lined up his next gig, and it's a good one.
- Amazon's Galaxy Quest series is back on August 20, 2017There's a scene early on in Galaxy Quest -- the greatest space comedy of all time (Spaceballs is close, though) -- where Alan Rickman's theatrical actor character is threatening to leave a sci-fi convention...
- MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest 'abusive' treatment August 20, 2017Major League Baseball umpires are wearing white wristbands during games to protest what their union says is "abusive player behavior" after Detroit's Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez.
- 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' outdoes 'Logan Lucky' at box office August 20, 2017The Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" has taken the top spot at the box office this weekend with an estimated $21.6 million in grosses from 3,337 theaters according to studio estimates Sunday.
- Penn Jillette apologizes to Newfoundland for insult comedy August 20, 2017Penn Jillette is apologizing profusely for his wisecracks insulting Newfoundland.
- Taylor Swift left 'a blank space, baby' on social media August 20, 2017Taylor Swift's social media streams went dark Friday and fans went nuts speculating about a possible sixth album.
- Venezuelan president blasts maestro Dudamel for speaking out August 20, 2017Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is blasting his one-time supporter and classical music maestro Gustavo Dudamel.
- American Girl's first Native Hawaiian doll set to go on sale August 20, 2017American Girl has made its first Native Hawaiian doll.
- Trump to skip Kennedy Center Honors awards program August 20, 2017The White House has announced that President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events honoring recipients of this year's Kennedy Center arts awards.
5 Ways How To Have Fun in Business
Don’t go it alone. As a small-business owner or a solopreneur, we wear all the hats and perform all the tasks, and we often do this in isolation.
Invest in yourself. As a subject matter expert, you are probably the single most valuable asset in your business.
Know your WHY. Simon Sinek shone the light on this fundamental reason in the famed TED Talk “Start with Why.
Have a written plan. You will not arrive if you do not have a destination in mind.
Grow a business, not a hobby. Attitude and action are the difference between barely getting by and building a business that is sustainable, scalable and saleable. Source: InBusiness Magazine
About Isabel Banerjee
What do the best dressed Business Developers wear?
Successful business development is not BUSY-ness development, but can it be a fashion statement? Attending every random networking event, bombarding… …
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MY BIG IDEA
MBI helps individuals understand why they work so they come back more engaged in their day-to-day work and are more independently motivated and accountable. What is your return on investment (ROI)? COMPANIES: Accountability, engagement, increased motivation and a...
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Preserving Nature and Native Culture at Glen Canyon
Master’s student Ka-Voka Jackson has combined her passion for biology and the environment with her Native American roots to help solve environmental issues from a unique perspective.
Arizona’s Smashed Penny Machines
Stretched (or smashed) penny machines are a familiar sight at landmarks in Arizona and elsewhere. And an Arizona Highways reader is on a quest to stretch a penny at every machine in the Grand Canyon State.
Arizona Challenger Space Center Will Close Next Month
The Challenger Space Center is closing and hopes are high it will reopen soon., its executive director, Beverly Swayman, told ABC 15 earlier. The center’s current 28,000-square-foot building, in Peoria, has been sold. The center’s last day of operations will be August 5.
Swayman said the space center has been in talks with Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix about finding a new home. It also plans to ask for the public’s help with relocation costs, which could be in the neighborhood of $1 million, Swayman said.
The facility, which is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, opened in 2000 and…