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• 1,000 parents participated in a recent survey about their sex life after having children.
• 47 percent of moms said that having kids has made their sex life worse, while 40 percent reported no change.
• A majority of moms also reported an overall decrease in sexual desire.
• A vast majority of the parents said they schedule time to be intimate in order to manage these changes.

The idea that becoming a parent changes your sex life has become a cliché at this point... Читать дальше...

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The voice app ecosystem is booming. In the US, the number of Alexa skills alone surpassed 25,000 in January 2018, up from just 7,000 the previous January, in categories ranging from music streaming services, to games, to connected home tools.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Jeff Immelt, the former CEO of General Electric, can pinpoint the day he understood that employee healthcare was his problem. 
• Large employers like GE are on the hook for the healthcare expenses of their employees. 
• In 2009, Immelt realized GE was spending $3 billion annually on employee healthcare, which was more than the company's healthcare unit was even earning. 
• "If you employ a workforce and offer benefits, your business IS a healthcare business," Immelt wrote on LinkedIn. Читать дальше...

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• I spent a month trying different hobbies in an effort to become a more interesting person.
• Those hobbies included baking, meditating, coloring, and letter-writing.
• Many super-successful people, like Warren Buffett and Marissa Mayer, speak publicly about their hobbies, and experts I spoke to say hobbies can make you happier — but too few people have them.
• In the end, I realized the only person I was trying to impress was myself — and I did. Читать дальше...

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• Entrepreneur David Casarez quit his job as a web developer at General Motors to launch his own tech startup.
• However, he ran out of money and was already living out of his van.
• So Casarez stood on the highway and handed out copies of his résumé. A driver passing by tweeted a photo and Casarez's story went viral. He's received job offers from Google and other tech giants.
• Casarez said he wants to try his hand at entrepreneurship again, at some point in the future. Читать дальше...

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• A video of a helicopter flying incredibly low over a fog shrouded road that was shot two days ago in Kirkstone Pass in the English Lake District of County Cumbria has been featured in nearly every European news media.
• Most news media who have shared the video have said the blue helicopter may be a British “SAS” or Special Air Service helicopter.
• But it’s likely the helicopter in the video is a Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II, nicknamed “Blue Thunder” by the British tabloids... Читать дальше...

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• After an explosion went off Saturday while Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was giving a speech, he accused the opposition of attempting to assassinate him.
• But confusion still abounds as to what happened, with the Caracas Fire Department and opposition contradicting Maduro and his government's accusations.
• Whatever happened, experts say the incident made Maduro look vulnerable, and will probably lead to him concentrating power even further. Читать дальше...

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• There is a buzz in the NBA that legal sports betting could create another salary cap spike, paving the way for free agency spending sprees.
• On Tuesday, the NBA announced a deal with MGM Resorts to become the official gaming partner of the league, the first such deal for the four major American sports leagues.
• It's unclear when and how much legal sports betting might affect the league, but some think the NBA will continue to monetize it, creating a "windfall" that could once again raise the cap. Читать дальше...

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• Meghan Markle turned 37 years old on Saturday, August 4.
• On her 33rd birthday, Markle published an open letter to herself and her fans on her now-defunct website, The Tig.
• She wrote about facing challenges in her youth and learning how to be kind to herself.
• "You need to know that you're enough ... You are complete with or without a partner. You are enough just as you are," she wrote.

Meghan Markle's 37th birthday on Saturday... Читать дальше...

GM

Tech companies and auto companies are all racing to be the first to roll out self-driving cars onto the road.

The stakes are high for everyone involved. The self-driving revolution and the prevalence of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft threatens to reduce individual car ownership, which would eat into a sizable piece of automakers' core business.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Cartoon characters are beloved by Americans and often popularized by advertisers to sell products. 
• The GEICO insurance gecko, Charmin bear, and Energizer bunny have all been successful devices that not only drive sales, but have spurred infantile tendencies in society. 
• Infantilization, or treating someone like a child, has become a widespread trend in Western culture as more adults fail to reach emotional, social, and cognitive maturity. Читать дальше...

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• In the last five years, more than 10% of countries in the world have experienced corruption-driven leadership change. 
• Public anger and legal action in response to allegations that a politician is corrupt has become a remarkably powerful tool driving political change.
• Foreign Policy outlines 21 countries that have had leaders resign, be ousted by a no-confidence vote, or that have been impeached or removed from office since 2013. 

BI Intelligence

This is a preview of the AI in Marketing (2018) research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about the uses and trends machine learning and automation in marketing and advertising, click here.

Artificial intelligence (AI), often used as an umbrella term to describe types of technology that can simulate human intelligence, is one of today’s hottest topics across a number of business sectors. AI techniques teach computers to parse data in a contextual manner to provide requested information... Читать дальше...

BII

The future of retail is looking bright.

So bright that  Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service, expects the industry to top $5.5 trillion by 2020!

While in-store and desktop purchases are certainly helping the retail industry boom, the biggest factor for this incredible growth is in your pocket.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Morning routines for successful people often set them up for a productive day, no matter how unusual they may seem to the average person.
• Playing a creative game with his son is a part of Twitter co-founder Biz Stone's morning routine, while Arianna Huffington takes a moment to breathe and express gratitude.
• Here are 12 unsual morning routines that successful authors, CEOs, and execs swear by. 

The idea that how our morning unfolds impacts the quality of the rest of the day is a common one. Читать дальше...

Natalia Lusinski

• A staycation is a perfect getaway from your daily life — and it costs much less money and time than a regular vacation.
• Whether you decide to stay local or explore a nearby area you've never visited, you'll get to see your home in a different light.
• Here are 10 easy ways to plan the perfect staycation this summer.

For many people, summertime is vacation time. However, limited time off or cash in the vacation fund can make taking a dream trip difficult. Читать дальше...

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It hasn't been smooth sailing for telecoms in recent years. Native voice and messaging services, which once accounted for the vast majority of telecoms' subscriber revenue, are struggling to compete with over-the-top (OTT) apps, like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber — and they're... Читать дальше...

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Trevor Morrow

• Nimmo Bay, a luxury resort in British Columbia, can take up to two years to get into during peak season.
• A former fishing lodge nestled in the wilderness, this resort has become a destination among elite travelers for wellness, adventure, and luxury.
• Trevor Morrow, who travels the world, documenting his experiences in his blog, Trevor Morrow Travel, got the chance to visit.

Located on a remote inlet along the northwest shore of British Columbia and nestled among the dense... Читать дальше...

The Society Group

• The Mountain, a 157-acre property at the highest peak in Beverly Hills, is for sale for $1 billion.
• The property is big enough to fit the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, with 1.5 million square feet of lots ready to be built upon.
• The buyer is likely to be a billionaire who wants to build their own compound — but there are only about 100 people in the world who would fit the bill, the listing agent says. 

Up for sale... Читать дальше...

Hollis Johnson

• Wegmans store employees know all about the popular regional grocery chain.
• The company operates stores in six states, and employs 48,000 people.
• Here are some insider facts, tips, and hacks that Wegmans employees have shared online and with Business Insider.

Wegmans stores have acquired a bit of a cult-like following.

It's easy to see why. The company, which is headquartered in Rochester, New York, has been labeled the "best grocery chain" in the US. Читать дальше...

BII

This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here.

Fintech broke onto the scene as a disruptive force following the 2008 crisis, but the industry's influence on the broader financial services system is changing. 

The fintech industry no longer stands clearly apart from financial services proper, and is increasingly growing embedded in mainstream finance. Читать дальше...

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• Likable people are are often more successful because they are easier to work with, are great on teams, and get people to work with them seamlessly.
• Success for likable people can take many forms including success in business relationships, personal relationships, and romantic relationships. 
• Here are 5 science-backed steps to becoming more likable. 

One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that someone likes you. Читать дальше...

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• If you've been working towards getting a promotion at work, you're probably wondering what are the signs your boss wants to promote you?
• Sudden invitations to meetings and lunches you were previously excluded from could be indications you're about to be promoted.
•  Keep an eye out for a combination of these and other signs to know if you're being groomed for promotion.

Maybe there's a sense... Читать дальше...