UpstartToday: A Yahoo Renaissance; Wisdom of Sam Walton; & Doggy lessons

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July 16, 2013

Marissa Mayer and a Yahoo Renaissance Since taking over Yahoo one year ago today, the ex-Google executive has made the onetime Web pioneer a relevant player again through a mix of high-profile acquisitions, including Tumblr. We look at back at Marissa Mayer's first 365 days at Yahoo. What Sam Walton taught me Sometimes the greatest lessons in life come from the least likely of places. For Mike Michalowicz, the Walmart founder's last words changed the direction of his life and business. A campaign for Trayvon Martin The George Zimmerman trial has stirred plenty of passion. Shaun King of HopeMob wants to turn that passion into action with a crowdfunding campaign. 'Tails' of inspiration Lots of entrepreneurs bring their dogs into the office. And it turns out, those trusted canines have taught their masters a thing or two. MORE ON ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION Joe's Jeans stitches itself to rival Hudson in $97.6M deal Apple and Asiana: Serious lawsuits for questionable reasons 'Here's to the crazy ones.' Watch the mini-trailer for Jobs on Instagram Tyra Banks invests in 'collective retailing' through The Hunt Is your startup the least sexy around? SLIDESHOW: Fun facts for the great Twinkie comeback Help yourself to some culture with 12 recommended reads Back 9 links: Devices shouldn't own you

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