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☆ A woman earns nearly $5,000 a month selling pictures and videos of her feet — dirty socks can fetch as much as $500
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Julia Naftulin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chrissy makes an average of $5,000 each month selling custom videos and photos, plus used socks she mails out. Chrissy told Insider she's been selling photos of her "elegant" size seven feet on the website for three years. That's when I started to explore other options and came across Fun with Feet," Chrissy told Insider. Whenever they see a photo, they want to imagine the person behind that photo," Chrissy told Insider. She said she plans to continue selling feet photos until she gets sick of it, but doesn't anticipate that will be any time soon.

☆ That simple 'hi' text from a stranger could be the start of a scam that ends up costing you millions
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The scammer networks operate fake trading platforms that look "exactly the way they should look," Friedman told CNBC. "When I was looking at who had messaged, I was like, 'I don't know if this person is real,'" Kaimi told CNBC. When pressed, Kaimi told Mike about his financial difficulties, stemming from past credit-card debt. "I thought I was someone who knew when they were being scammed, was able to discern things," Kaimi told CNBC. But when Kaimi told Mike he was planning to withdraw his funds, the penny dropped.

☆ Billy Corgan Loves an Old-Fashioned American Story
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Hank Shteamer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

And then I called her back and said, “No, I changed my mind …” And she said, “You don’t want to go? It was this weird sentimental thing of, well, she got me to Graceland eventually, but it was sadly upon her death. Part of what makes that architecture really interesting is they had no idea what was coming, including World War II. 9Madame ZuZu’s Chocolate Pu-erh TeaThe guy we work with, Rod Markus, is a total genius; he’s like a tea sommelier. He travels the world and puts these crazy things together.

☆ Finding the Right House Can Take a While. For One Buyer, the Process Spanned ‘91 Homes in Total.’
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Robyn A. Friedman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

What is the most houses you’ve had to show before a buyer made a purchase? When I started in real estate, I worked as an assistant to a top producer. He also probably realized it was going to take a lot of work and a lot of driving around. We would go out several days a week and see an average of five houses each time. I saved every printed listing from our showings and counted them up—there were 91 homes in total.

☆ With Zelensky call, Xi Jinping steps up bid to broker peace – but does he have a plan?
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after signing a joint statement in Moscow on March 21, 2023. But another set of optics, Beijing’s close rapport with Moscow, has already embedded a deep skepticism in the West over China’s potential role as mediator. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Xi has claimed China’s neutrality, but has spoken with Putin five times – including twice in person – without picking up the phone to call Zelensky, despite a years-long strategic-level partnership between their countries. It calls for a ceasefire but includes no provision that Moscow first withdraw its troops from Ukrainian land. But this rapport has also been the reason that some leaders, including Zelensky and Macron, have expressed hope that Xi could leverage his clout to influence Russia to respect international law.

“We need to have tabletop exercises that go through a variety of scenarios, including possibly nuclear weapons,” a senior official told CNN earlier this month. Leaks loomRecent online leaks of Pentagon documents involving South Korea also loom over the visit. One of the leaked documents describes, in remarkable detail, a conversation between two senior South Korean national security officials about concerns by the country’s National Security Council over a US request for ammunition. Plans and pompWednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency (Biden hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in December 2022). President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, Tuesday.

☆ Janet Yellen says U.S. economic competition with China must be 'fair to both sides'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

China has pivoted away from market reforms "toward a more state-driven approach that has undercut its neighbors and countries across the world," Yellen said. Her comments come as Washington, and the Republican-held House in particular, increase pressure on Beijing as part of a sustained U.S. backlash against China's economic tactics. WASHINGTON — The U.S. seeks healthy economic competition with China even as the country pursues intellectual property to gain an economic edge, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday. Hundreds of Chinese firms are listed on our stock exchanges, which are part of the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world," Yellen said. Yellen vowed to partner with U.S. allies in countering China's "unfair economic practices" while advancing "our vision for an open, fair, and rules-based global economic order."

The most surprising appointment was that of the new Enel chief Flavio Cattaneo, a seasoned corporate manager who leaves his role as vice president of high-speed train operator Italo to lead the country's biggest utility. He leap-frogged Stefano Donnarumma, the current chief executive of power grid Terna (TRN.MI), widely seen as Meloni's first choice. Enel shares were down 4% on Thursday, with investors fretting over Cattaneo's lack of expertise in the renewable energy sector. Leading politicians in Meloni's right-wing coalition said this issue was a major stumbling block for Donnarumma, along with pressure from League chief Salvini, a strong supporter of Cattaneo. Besides concessions on Enel, Meloni kept a tight grip on the rest of the main appointments.

☆ 5 rookie mistakes even senior leaders make when negotiating for more money or promotions, according to a negotiations expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Leigh Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Negotiating effectively for a job has never been more important, whether you're seeking a raise or advancement at work or navigating a job offer. I've observed really smart senior leaders make "rookie" mistakes when negotiating their compensation or promotions; and I've watched entry-level managers excel in advocating for themselves. For instance, I recently talked Tim, a young sales manager, out of using an outside job offer as immediate leverage. Effective negotiators don't "wait for memos," and don't worry about appearing greedy. So don't be an email warrior: pick the right moment, location, and communication method for an in-person negotiation.

☆ North Korea executes people for South Korean videos, drugs - report
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Hyonhee Shin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File PhotoSEOUL, March 30 (Reuters) - North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities as it stifles its citizens' human rights and freedom, its rival, South Korea, said in a report on Thursday. "Executions are widely carried out for acts that do not justify the death penalty, including drug crimes, distribution of South Korean videos, and religious and superstitious activities." Reuters could not independently verify the South Korean government's findings but they were in line with U.N. investigations and reports from non-governmental organisations. Nearly 34,000 North Koreans have settled in South Korea but the number of defectors has fallen sharply because of tighter border security.

JERUSALEM, March 29 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence on Wednesday that he would find compromise with the political opposition over his judicial overhaul after the contested reforms drew a strong reproach from U.S. President Joe Biden. Separately, Netanyahu predicted on Wednesday that Israel would join the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme in September after passing legislation required by Washington. The national guard was launched last year under former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. "We don't trust the government and certainly not the prime minister and his gang," said 75-year-old retiree Chanoch Lipperman in Tel Aviv. But Biden, when asked by a reporter if he would be inviting Netanyahu, replied: "No, not in the near term."

☆ A former Amazon recruiter shares 5 tips on finding a job during big tech layoffs and a tough job market
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Lindsay Mustain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

If you want to land a tech job in 2023, Mustain says updating your resume and cold-applying won't be enough. This small shift has allowed some of my clients to go from applying to dozens of jobs to netting multiple job offers. I once saw a client land three job offers because he upgraded the language on his résumé to match what his target job descriptions included. To build relationships that will lead to job offers, start by reaching out to people in your extended network — friends of friends, former coworkers, etc. The job market is always evolving — and that means you always need to update your approach to job hunting.

[1/4] China's newly-elected Premier Li Qiang takes an oath after being elected during the fourth plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on March 11, 2023. Previously the Communist Party chief in Shanghai, Li was confirmed as premier during the National People's Congress, charged with managing the world's second largest economy. "Officials know that Li Qiang is Xi Jinping's guy," he said. "He clearly thinks that Li Qiang is a very competent person and he has put him in this position because he trusts him and he expects a lot of him." American author Robert Lawrence Kuhn, who met Li and Xi together in 2005 and 2006, said the two shared an easy rapport.

☆ I'm a tech recruiter who helps Black professionals get jobs at companies like Deloitte and Shopify. Here's my advice for getting the salary you deserve.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Pauleanna Reid | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He partners with firms including Deloitte, DraftKings, and Shopify to recruit Black tech talent. Now I partner with firms like Deloitte, DraftKings, Dynatrace, Loliware, Shopify, and Automatic to recruit Black tech talent. I've helped more than 360 Black people land jobs in tech, so I've had a lot of opportunities to learn what drives success in this space. Being vocal about my goal to get more Black people jobs in tech on Twitter helped me gain visibility and trust among Black job seekers. The best way to let someone know you're serious about your salary expectations is to let them know you have an offer pending.

As part of the new deal, Britain will help fund a detention centre in France while Paris will deploy more French personnel and enhanced technology to patrol its beaches. Officers from both countries will also look to work with countries along the routes favoured by people traffickers. The funding package will be paid in instalments, with Britain paying 125 million pounds in 2023-24. Britain said France would contribute significantly more. Later this month, King Charles will also travel to France on his first state visit as monarch.

Ties which have often been rocky since Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016 have been fortified by the countries' support for Ukraine since Russia's invasion. "The partnership the UK and France share runs deep," Sunak said on Twitter. "From tackling illegal migration to driving growth in our economies to defending our common security, when we work together we all benefit. The Times newspaper said he would announce Britain was providing funding to France to invest in police, security and intelligence. The payments were expected to exceed 200 million pounds over three years, the report said, citing unnamed sources.

Previously the Communist Party chief in Shanghai, Li is poised to be confirmed as premier on Saturday during the ongoing National People's Congress, charged with managing the world's second largest economy. Trey McArver, co-founder of consultancy Trivium China, said Li is likely to be much more powerful than his predecessor. "Officials know that Li Qiang is Xi Jinping's guy," he said. "He clearly thinks that Li Qiang is a very competent person and he has put him in this position because he trusts him and he expects a lot of him." American author Robert Lawrence Kuhn, who met Li and Xi together in 2005 and 2006, said the two shared an easy rapport.

The secretive dinner has been held almost annually at the CERAWeek energy conference. This year's event will be the first with Haitham Al Ghais as secretary general for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC had viewed shale as an untamed force that undercut its revenue by bringing vast new oil supplies to market. Fewer OPEC officials are present at this year's annual CERAWeek conferencing, with ministers from key countries including Saudi Arabia and Iraq absent from the attendee list. Reporting by Liz Hampton and Ron Bousso in Houston; additional reporting by Stephanie Kelly Editing by Marguerita ChoyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 4 ways to use body-language to make yourself more likable, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Don Weber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The role of body language is often overlooked as a useful tool in persuasion. Likability is the key to persuasion: a study showed that juries believe likable experts more than less likable ones. The results were conclusive: less likable experts were considerably less persuasive than likable experts. Lucky for you, you can change many straightforward things about your body language that will automatically enhance your likability. You might be surprised to discover what your body language communicates to those around you.

☆ People who ask more questions are more popular, according to Harvard researchers. Here's how to ask the right ones.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Margaret Pan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Research by Harvard University examined the role of asking questions in interpersonal relationships. They also found the order of the questions you ask has a significant effect on how others respond. But what is it that makes a person likable? The research examined the role of asking questions in interpersonal relationships. In the online chats, the people randomly assigned to ask many questions were better liked by their conversation partners.

☆ Putin says Russia ready to help Syria and Turkey after major quake
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Guy Faulconbridge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] A man stands near a damaged vehicle, following an earthquake, in rebel-held Azaz, Syria February 6, 2023. Russia has strong relations with both Syria and Turkey: Putin backed President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war and has a strong rapport with President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a NATO member which has sought to mediate in the Ukraine war. In a similar message to Assad, Putin said Russia shared "the sadness and pain of those who lost their loved ones" and said Russia was ready to provide help. Russia said it had two Ilyushin-76 aircraft with rescuers on board that were ready to fly to Turkey to help the rescue effort. "Saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that resulted in the loss of so many lives," Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

☆ I make $3,000 a month renting out my backyard as a dog park. I spend 10 minutes a day on this easy side hustle that cost me nothing to set up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rick Powell and his wife make $3,000 a month using Sniffspot to rent their yard out as a dog park. If someone has a fenced-in yard, they can list it on Sniffspot, and dog owners can rent it by the hour. The memberships start at $30 a month, and members get two hours each month. They can book four hours for $66 a month and eight hours for $120 a month. I spend two hours a month ensuring no yard waste is missed and mowing the lawn.

I was able to negotiate a rate I was very happy with by talking to my bank's financial advisor. Personal Finance Insider's monthly roundup of the best CD rates was a helpful tool to track average percentages and compare rates and terms. I learned that timely communication is a key strategy when negotiating terms on any financial account. I observe CD rates to see if I notice trends. I feel more confident managing my money and taking an active role in helping my savings grow.

☆ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally won his battle against letting members vote remotely. It could cost him critical GOP votes when he needs it most.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Madison Hall | Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

As COVID-19 raged, the House of Representatives voted in 2020 to allow members to vote by proxy. New House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has now ended it. With newfound control of the House, one of McCarthy's first moves was to eliminate proxy voting when finalizing the House rules package. Joined by 20 other GOP representatives, the lawsuit claimed the US Constitution only allowed for in-person voting and that proxy voting was unconstitutional. These trips are generally funded by the federal government, and proxy voting allowed members to vote while abroad on important business.

☆ Britain sounds alarm on Russia-based hacking group
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( James Pearson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Russia-based hacking group named Cold River is behind an expansive and ongoing information-gathering campaign that has struck various targets in government, politics, academia, defence, journalism, and activism, Britain said on Thursday. "There is often some correspondence between attacker and target, sometimes over an extended period, as the attacker builds rapport," the advisory said. A second, Iran-based, group known as Charming Kitten has deployed the same "spear-phishing" techniques to gather information, according to the NCSC. Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York said the Iranian government had no knowledge of the group. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Cold River has escalated its hacking campaign against Kyiv's allies, cybersecurity researchers and western government officials told Reuters.

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