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Dream and Hustle .com » Citibank Launches Relaxation Lounge Business Model for Banking

Citi to open branches modelled on the Apple Store across Europe
Citi is planning to open a network of flagship bank branches modelled on the Apple store in key European markets, according to the Financial Times.
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Over the past few months Citi has been actively rolling out a new generation of ’smart banking’ stores across Asia Pacific. The outlet includes state-of-the-art technology, such as interactive touch panels, video-conferencing and a “media wall” – a 4.5 metre by 2.5 metre multi-screen LCD system, displaying the latest weather and financial data, domestic and foreign news.

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Before Changing Careers, Consider Your Motivation - Yahoo! News

As the economy begins to (slowly) improve, many of us are thinking about the work we do, and why we do it. And some of us are thinking that it's time for a change.

Changing careers is more common than it was a decade ago. Some companies offer less employment stability and provide fewer benefits to motivate long-term stays. At the same time, job seekers have the option to consider portfolio careers (working for multiple companies at the same time) or join the sizable temporary workforce as a contract worker.

If a career change is in your future, you probably know you need to figure out which career is right for you. But what you might forget is to consider why you want that change.

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10 ways to be a better thinker - CNN.com

I call it the "leather couch problem," but it happens to me every time I have to purchase something expensive. I'll be standing in the furniture store, contemplating my sofa options -- do I want the chestnut cotton or the black suede sectional? -- when I'm suddenly seized with anxiety.

What if I choose the wrong one? Beads of nervous sweat gather on my forehead; Ikea is not a fun place to have a mild panic attack.

via www.cnn.com