Ten years ago, in a small dorm room, the world’s most popular social network was launched. Originally called “The Facebook,” Mark Zuckerberg’s website for college students was brought to the masses on February 4th, 2004. The world was never the same. The history of Facebook is littered with myths and tales larger than life. The truth is, the social network has over a billion users worldwide and is worth billions of...
Shopping and auction websites have been around since the beginning of (internet) time. We’ve all bought that obscure item on Amazon or eBay that seemed to elude the real-world storefront. The process is like second nature to us, find the product, click, and wait for it to arrive at your home (and on your credit card bill). There seems to be another trend now in the ever-expanding and trendy Internet shopping area: Social Marketplaces.
Mendocino perches dramatically above the Pacific, a cliffside village brimming with galleries, cozy bistros and bookstores. Sonoma County wines add to the perfection.
Social media has become a necessary means for retailers to advertise and engage with brand customers. However, last week, news surfaced suggesting that social network Twitter is preparing to engage users on another level. According to re/code, Twitter is now very close to throwing its hat into the e-commerce ring, as it is nearing a deal with payments startup Stripe. Once this deal is completed, users would be able to purchase goods directly through the social network via credit card.
The Cayman Islands remain the most popular Caribbean destination for millions of visitors every year. The Caymans simply have the most beautiful and breathtaking sites in the world, as well as some of the most exciting natural adventures. Seven Mile Beach has dozens of five-star hotels that overlook the natural expansive of the Atlantic Ocean. Sting Ray City is another popular diving destination, as it gives divers unique access to thousands of sting ray that will calmly eat food right out of your hand.
If you have any kind of skin problem bothering you, it’s time to find a doctor called a dermatologist. This is a physician who specializes in keeping your skin as healthy as it can be. Dermatologists can prevent or treat a variety of conditions, including acne, dry skin and much more. About Dermatologists Dermatologists usually spend 12 years earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in medicine. They also complete a medical internship and a...
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn boosted his stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL:US) to $3 billion, adding to one of his biggest holdings as he continues to push the iPhone maker to buy back more stock. Icahn said he purchased $500 million worth of shares in the past two weeks, in one of three Twitter Inc. messages today. He called the additional investment a “no brainer” and said an in-depth letter is coming soon on the company’s need to...
