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The role of Product Manager can mean very different things at various companies. Should a product manager be technical? Scientific? Opinionated? J Crowley has run product at three big-name companies. At Foursquare, he led the rebuild of Swarm after a rocky initial launch...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Recent Match Report - Hampshire vs Somerset, Royal London One-Day Cup, Final | ESPNcricinfo.com

3:00 AM ETInnings break Hampshire 244 for 8 (Northeast 56, Fuller 55*, J Overton 3-48) v SomersetRoyal London Cup holders Hampshire face a task on their hands with the ball if they are to retain the trophy after scrapping their way to 244 for 8. Shorn of three of the main...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Three things could cause a 'second wave' in the market sell-off

Bukharova | Getty ImagesOne Wall Street strategist is warning that three factors could trigger the stock market's next sell-off before the end of May and push the major indexes to lows as the summer season gets under way.The combination of mounting recession fears, bets o...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Oculus Quest review: The crown prince of virtual reality

The Oculus Quest has finally arrived. The Facebook-made VR headset first caught our eye in October last year, with Oculus’ latest wireless VR headset boasting some powerful internal components, while providing a significant upgrade over its cheaper sibling, the Oculus Go...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Stop alienating donors with jargon, says Diabetes UK director

Fundraisers need to stop using terms such as "mass acquisition" because they risk alienating people, according to Kath Abrahams, director of engagement and fundraising at Diabetes UK. Abrahams made the comment at the launch event for the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundrai...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Big Ben hosts Steelers' skill players at lake house

8:28 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- This is one way to address concerns over team bonding and leadership.Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger -- who's stayed quiet this offseason despite criticisms from several ex-teammates, including Antonio Brown -- hosted his offensi...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

The inside story of why Amazon bought PillPack in its effort to crack the $500 billion...

It was May 2018, and PillPack CEO TJ Parker was in Seattle to meet with a small contingent from Amazon.Suitors had been swarming around his online pharmacy, which was taking on CVS and Walgreens and growing rapidly in the process. Walmart was deep in talks with the Boston...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo says the financial crisis wasn't his fault: 'We did what we...

Angelo Mozilo, founder and former CEO, Countrywide Financial Corporation, testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, March 7, 2008 in Washington.Getty ImagesWith his perpetual deep tan and coiffed white hair, Angelo Mozilo, for many, was one of the ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

SoFi launches gig-focused ETF – TechCrunch

SoFi is one of the leading fintech startups to emerge from San Francisco and breach the financial markets. Originally started as a way to better finance student debt, it has since expanded to include products targeted at personal loans and home loans. Today, the company ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Week-in-Review: the iPhone fades and SpaceX confirms an explosion – TechCrunch

After a dozen years of riding high, the iPhone is showing signs of weakness in a struggling smartphone market where Apple is still managing to be the biggest loser. Here’s a snapshot of where things are at… Apple hasn’t been broadcasting its quarterly unit sales the past ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Berkshire Hathaway will get 'a little more liberal in repurchasing shares,' Charlie Munger says

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger are seen at the annual Berkshire shareholder shopping day in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 3, 2019.Scott Morgan | ReutersBerkshire Hathaway vice chairman and Warren Buffett's longtime partner Charlie...continued

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