1. Google+ failed due to lack of understanding of basic marketing. Google did not understand why normal people liked SNS. They focused Google+ towards nerds and geeks, mostly not the average Joe...Google+ is great for organizing and analyzing information but it's not a really a socializing platform. I like it though :p
2. Uber, Lyft, and other on-demand economy companies are being sued for taking advantage of workers through classifying them as contractors not employees. The lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan has a point that on-demand economy companies may be taking advantage of the workers but she has to remember that no one is forced to work for Uber or any of the on-demand economy companies. Yes, there are minimum commitment hours but that is to ensure consistency and quality rather than trying to make the employee bound. I believe that an efficient solution would be for Uber and other on demand companies to enable good workers those who are good at their job receive more for their skills. Also, Uber and other on demand companies can set up certain rainy funds for certain workers who meet certain skill and time commitment to the company (e.g. worked over three years).
3. When negotiating for ransom be always firm yet cordial. Avoid publicity, and try to find a middle ground as soon as you have certainty that the hostage alive.
4. Wow...there are people who collect tax related antiques.
5. 31.5% of student debt is at least a month behind their payment...pray for the best, this won't be pretty.
6. Gravity Payment's CEO will raise wages about $70,000 to make his employees happier. Ok, this is sort of noble but I think he is making a mistake that everyone needs at least $70,000 to be much happier. Well, actually, it depends on the people, some may need more and some may need less. I think a better way would be to have more meritocracy rather than just raising the money. Also, we have to remember that people adapt very quickly to new circumstances, so it would be interesting to see how effective this program is.
7. I learned that there are intricate formulas for creating number of bins. Math is awesome :D
*From Floating Forests
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