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The Zombie-Proof Log Cabin Is an Actual Thing

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

A zombie-proof log cabin is actually being developed by Tiger Log Cabins, offering a 10-year anti-zombie guarantee.

Google (GOOG) Invests in Augmented Reality Startup Magic Leap

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Google has invested into an augmented reality startup, Magic Leap, and one of its members will join the startup's board.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Gets $84M Pay Package

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has a pay package worth a reported $84.3 million, making him one of the top-earning execs in the tech industry.

FB Sues Lawyers of Man Who Claimed to Own Facebook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Facebook has filed a lawsuit against the man who claimed to own 50% the company and the lawyers that represented his fraudulent claims.

CDC Issues Revised Ebola Guidelines: What’s Changed?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is revising its Ebola guidelines. Here's what's changed.

UPS to Raise Shipping Rates by Year End

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

UPS (UPS) is raising shipping rates by an average of 4.9%. The move will be in effect by the end of the year.

AMZN: Amazon Inks Deal With Simon & Schuster

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Amazon has signed a deal with publisher Simon & Schuster that has both sides happy and will allow the publisher to have control of prices.

Staples (SPLS) Investigating Possible Data Breach

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Staples (SPLS) is investigating a potential data breach in the Northeast following signs of fraudulent activity in several banks.

Kimberly-Clark Layoffs: KMB to Cut Up to 1,300 Jobs

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Kimberly-Clark is laying off approximately 2% of its workers, amounting to 1,300 layoffs by the end of 2016.

Chinese Government Accused of Hacking Apple (AAPL) iCloud

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

The Chinese government has been accused of hacking Apple's iCloud in an attack that could have leaked passwords and other information.

5 Best Oscar de la Renta Quotes to Remember

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2014

Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer, died on Monday at the age of 82 due to complications with cancer and is survived by his wife and son.