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Marc Andreessen Quits eBay Board

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Marc Andreessen has announced that he will be leaving his position as a member of eBay's board of directors.

Orionids Meteor Shower 2014: Peak Time, Where to Watch

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Orionid Meteor Shower will start on Tuesday night and will last into Wednesday morning with peak viewing starting at midnight.

TSLA, BABA: Tesla Model S Now Available for Sale Through Alibaba

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors has started selling its Model S in China through Alibaba, but the vehicles can't be customized before they are purchased.

Nov. 1 Facebook Fee Hoax: FB Is NOT Charging $2.99 a Month

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Facebook Fee Hoax just refuses to die as some people continue to worry about having to pay $2.99 for the service starting on November 1.

Better Business Bureau Gives Uber, Lyft an “F”

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Better Business Bureau has given an "F" rating to car services Uber and Lyft after receiving numerous complaints from customers.

TSLA, MS: Morgan Stanley Would Like to See a Tesla Pickup Truck

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A research report from Morgan Stanley makes a brief mention of an electric pickup truck that could be made by Tesla Motors.

8 Tips to Protect Yourself From Ebola Scams

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
BBB issued eight tips to protect yourself from Ebola scams. Some are using the disease to create fake fundraisers.

Starbucks to Roll Out New Pay Ahead by Smartphone Option

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks is rolling out a new mode of mobile ordering that allows you to pay ahead. The program will be launched by the end of 2015.

Walmart CEO to Do Away With Minimum Wage

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon has announced plans to guarantee salaries above minimum wage for all of its employees.

AMZN Expands Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery to Brooklyn

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon Fresh grocery delivery services are now available to Prime members living in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope.

Top 5 U.S. Cities for Cheap Wine, Cheap Beer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
WalletHub compiled a list of the top U.S. cities for cheap wine and cheap beer. Check out the top 5 for each.

Starbucks Offering 10 Customers Free Drinks for Life

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) is offering 10 lucky customers free drinks for life. The company is promoting its mobile payment system.

Ebola Fears: US Health Worker on Carnival Cruise Said to Be Low Risk

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A Texas health worker on a Carnival that cruise may have been in contact with Ebola is isolated in their cabin and returning to the U.S.

Cheap Gas Prices: Where You’ll Pay Under $3 a Gallon Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Cheap gas prices for Friday, Oct. 17 2014 comes from Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Minnesota and are under $3.

RIP Elizabeth Pena: 5 Things to Know About the ‘Modern Family’ Actress

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
'Modern Family' actress Elizabeth Pena died at age 55 on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Here are five things to know about her.

Ezra Miller Cast as The Flash in New Movie Coming in 2018

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Ezra Miller has been cast as The Flash in the upcoming movie of the same name, which will hit theaters in 2018.

Ebola Fears: Travelers Seen in Face Masks, Rubber Gloves, Hazmat Suits

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Some travelers believe the Ebola epidemic has spread and they are wearing face masks, rubber gloves and Hazmat suits as protection.

CBS Debuts Stand-Alone Streaming for $5.99 a Month

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
CBS rolled out a new, stand-alone streaming service called CBS All Access that will cost you $5.99 a month.

Honda (HMC) Accused of Misreporting Defective Airbag Incidents

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Honda Motors has been accused of misreporting its defective airbag incidents and has a third party conducting an audit for it.
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