Microsoft Says New Phone Software Closer To Windows 8

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Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesMichael Burry of "The Big Short" fame revealed an $8 million wager on gold this week. The renowned investor bought into a trust that owns physical gold bullion. John Paulson, who also called the mid-2000s housing crash, continues to bet big on gold.

The author's name used to be the most difficult in her class for people to spell. Courtesy of the authorWhen I was a kid my name was the hardest for my classmates to spell. I got annoyed when someone would mispronounce my name or just use a random nickname. Now as an adult, I appreciate my name much more.

Google Business Profile, formerly known as Google My Business, lets business owners create profiles to reveal details about their services. Getty ImagesGoogle Business Profile lets owners control how their business appears in Google search results. Google Business Profile is completely free, and caters primarily to smaller local establishments. Business owners can add images, contact information, descriptions of services, reviews, and more.

The grandson of founder John W. Nordstrom, it was Bruce's generation that had the vision to turn Nordstrom into a national brand and took the company public.

Disneyland character workers voted to unionize with the Actors' Equity Association. Image Group LA via Getty ImagesDisneyland actors voted to unionize with Actors' Equity Association on Saturday. The Disneyland union, Magic United, includes around 1,700 actors who work at the California park. The group cited concerns about low pay and injuries during their union drive.