"AngelList helps give me a quick profile of the company and the people, " Mr. Chan says.

WSJ: Raising Startup Capital From Anywhere, USA

In fact, in the USDA nutrient database, instant oatmeal possesses the same nutritional profile as regular or quick-cooking oatmeal.

CNN: Is instant oatmeal just as healthy as traditional?

You can zero in on companies, groups, and locations that you have in common with another person with a quick look at his or her profile.

FORBES: Live: LinkedIn Revamps Profile in New Product Push

Ancelotti could become the second high-profile exit from PSG in quick succession following the announcement of David Beckham's retirement last week.

CNN: PSG block Ancelotti's exit amid Real Madrid rumors

High-profile galleries may offer a "very quick visible fix" for councils looking to address problems, according to Professor Malcolm Miles of the University of Plymouth, but they cannot make much difference on their own.

BBC: Has art gallery boom paid off?