| 18 Reasons to Be Excited for Summer Even if Others Aren't | | Pesky bugs and unbearable heat are just two gripes in a laundry list of complaints about the sunniest time of the year. And while you may have an innate appreciation for summer's virtues, other people have to be sold on the season. SEE ALSO: 'Damn You Auto Correct' Unveils 11 Funniest Texts of 2012 Luckily, for every one of summer's supposed flaws, there's also a bright side.
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| OpenAirplane: Finally, a Zipcar-Style Service for Airplanes | | Monday, June 17, 2013 5:25 PM | Alex Fitzpatrick |
| Rejoice, oh aeronautical adventurers of American airspace: There's finally a Zipcar-style service for renting small airplanes. OpenAirplane launched Monday at airports in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Jose, Kissimmee and Detroit with the goal of dramatically simplifying aircraft rental.
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| Star Wars Elevator Prank Freaks Out Students | | Monday, June 17, 2013 4:52 PM | Quenton Narcisse |
| It's safe to say that Star Wars is one of the most idolized movie franchises of all time. So when a group used the film as the basis of a prank, it was widely appreciated — by onlookers. During a visit to King's College London, a group called the JesterLads targeted students who attempted to use the elevator.
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| Spooky PS4 Game Will Be Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers | | Monday, June 17, 2013 3:29 PM | Chelsea Stark |
| To incentivize gamers to join its 'PlayStation Plus' network on the upcoming PlayStation 4, Sony has secured deals with several indie game developers to release their games free for a month on the network. One of those games is Outlast, a spooky survival horror game that made a splash at PAX East this year. In Outlast, the player investigates an insane asylum where things have gone terribly wrong.
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| Fail Fast: How 5 Startups Got a Second Chance | | Monday, June 17, 2013 2:33 PM | Seth Fiegerman |
| "Pivot" is often viewed as a dirty word in the startup world, with the assumption being that the founders failed in some way. But sometimes failing — or at least acknowledging you're on the wrong course — is the best path toward success.
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| 8 Retail Workers Who Made the Most of Their Free Time | | Monday, June 17, 2013 1:27 PM | Molly Horan |
| Everyone should work in retail at least once, if only to get their go-to retail horror story for cocktail parties. From rude customers trashing the dressing room to endless nights of inventory most retail workers have plenty to complain about. SEE ALSO: 15 Best Cat Memes Ever [MEOW] Still, there can be nice moments in the aisles and behind the cash register.
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| Miss Utah Botches Income Equality Question at Miss USA Pageant | | Monday, June 17, 2013 12:17 PM | Sean Fitz-Gerald |
| Everything was going smoothly for Miss Utah Marissa Powell. She had made it to the top five in the Miss USA pageant, and was vying for the coveted tiara Sunday night — until she majorly flubbed the interview portion. Celebrity judge NeNe Leakes asked the 21-year-old the following question: “A recent report shows that in 40% of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men.
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| 8 Landing Page Remedies to Boost Conversion Rates | | Monday, June 17, 2013 11:47 AM | Scott Gerber |
| After clicking an intriguing link to your startup's website, the first thing a customer sees is your landing page. It's the prime opportunity to introduce your business, collect an email address and make a lasting impression that leaves him curious for more. Or it can send him running in the other direction.
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| Can Andrew W.K. Play the Drums for 24 Hours Straight? | | Monday, June 17, 2013 11:16 AM | Sean Fitz-Gerald |
| Rock star. Party ambassador. Motivational speaker. TV host. Nightclub owner. The well-rounded resume of musician Andrew W.K. might need to make room for one more accomplishment: elite marathon drummer. MTV, VH1 and CMT have revealed what should be an epic treat for Wednesday’s O Music Awards: Andrew W.K. will attempt to set a world record by drumming for 24 consecutive hours in a retail store.
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| 5 Mistakes Job Interviewers Secretly Hate | | Monday, June 17, 2013 9:46 AM | Alan Carniol |
| Ever wonder why you never got a response after that interview? Learn from these five interview mistakes you might be making.
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