August 2009
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RIP Dominick Dunne
It seems oddly fitting that news of Dominick Dunne’s death is lost in the coverage of Ted Kennedy’s. Dunne wrote about the lives of the rich and powerful, including the Kennedys. The Australian has a nice piece, by — get this Dominic Dunne. DOMINICK Dunne, the celebrated American novelist and diarist who dissected the crimes […]
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KFC’s New “Double Down” Sandwich All Meat, No Bread
Image: DietsinReview Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has introduced a new “double down” sandwich that uses fried chicken fillets in place of bread buns. The Chicago Sun-Times has more: Between the finger-lickin’ pieces of chicken are two slices of bacon, melted slices of swiss and pepper jack cheese and a dollop of “the Colonel’s sauce.” It’s […]
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5 Famous Ted Kennedy Quotes
Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy died of brain cancer yesterday, leaving a 47-year political career in his wake. Here are 5 famous Ted Kennedy quotes to remember the veteran politician by: 1. For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes […]
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Facebook Chronicles: Who’s Talking About You?
I like Facebook. I like the way it helps me turn acquaintances into friends. I like the way it allows me to stay connected to acquaintances I would otherwise lose track of. And perhaps most important for my future as *famous author* (a girl can dream) I like the way it allows strangers to get […]
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Sugar Shortage Hits India, Pakistan
The BBC has more: A massive shortage in sugar stocks in India and Pakistan has led to soaring prices and consumer unrest. The Indian government has introduced strict limits on companies that stockpile sugar to check rising prices. Shortages led Pakistan’s government to nearly double sugar prices causing public outrage ahead of the fasting month […]
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Chase Sapphire Enters the High-End Credit Card Market
JP Morgan Chase unveiled the Chase Sapphire last night, a new credit card aimed at high-end consumers. Bloomberg has more: Chase Sapphire, targeted at households with incomes exceeding $120,000, has no pre-set spending limit and holders earn a point for every dollar they spend. Chase is seeking customers beyond its 152 million cards issued in […]
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5 Regular Joes Who Stuck it to the Man–And Won
Underdog stories don’t just happen in sports. Sometimes, regular people have to go head-to-head with a big company, industry, or government to stand by their principles. The chances of winning such a David and Goliath battle are usually small. But once in a while, a single person manages to stick it to the man–and win. […]
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Open Carry States List
Image: Californiaopencarry.org After reading about protesters bringing guns to anti-Obama rallies, I grew curious about which states are open-carry; that is, they allow people to carry guns in public, as long as the guns are visible. I made this list from the map graphic at OpenCarry.org: Open carry states: Alabama Alaska Montana Idaho Wyoming Nevada […]
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Are You Satisficing?
What is satisficing? Well, if you’re kicking back after a job well done – hoping someone else is going to craft a killer marketing message for your product, you might be satisficing. That’s the gist of Stephen Denny’s idea in a new post on Note to CMO. If you’re not reading this marketing blog, you’re […]
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12 Economic Bubbles That May Burst
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. What’s the next big bubble? Green energy? Gun sales? Food? Nobody knows for sure. Based on our research, 12 new bubbles already show potential to make and ruin investors. The markets listed below range from bubble-in-the-making to ready to pop: 1. Gun sales Anticipating anti-gun legislation, certain […]
