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TaskRabbit: The US Economy Really is in the Pooper
I ran across TaskRabbit, which matches you with people who can run your errands for you–or hooks you…
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50 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelancer
Image: Drea Knufken Freelancing ain’t easy. Ask any freelancer, and they’ll tell you all about the challenges inherent…
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Barnes & Noble Up for Sale
Beleaguered book chain Barnes & Noble has announced it’s looking for someone to buy it. Reuters reports: Barnes…
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America’s Most Notorious Pimps and Madams
Making money off the world’s oldest profession might just be the world’s oldest business. With profits ranging from…
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What Happens When You Anger Your Designer
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Glenn Beck’s Goldline Scheme
Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture has an entertaining/disturbing infographic about Glenn Beck’s relationship with precious metal investment…
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25 People and Industries That Profit From Fear
Are you worried about the economy tumbling into oblivion? Scared that some stranger will break into your home?…
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Senate Passes Unemployment Benefits Extension
Image: billaday/Flickr The Senate approved a $34 billion unemployment benefits extension yesterday. It applies to all people whose…
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How Our School System Has Changed
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Steve Jobs Hasn’t Evolved Much
…at least not in terms of wardrobe. Image: Steve’s Outfit
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50 Tips to Create a Killer Brand
Image: Vapour Trail/Flickr Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance…
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Goldman Sachs Reports Horrible Quarter
Goldman Sachs’ Q2 earnings are down 83%, in what the New York Times calls the “worst quarter for…
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The Difference Glasses Make
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The World’s Most Controversial CEOs
Reputation is everything. Especially in the higher echelons of business, where the reputation of a CEO can determine…
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Gulf Oil Spill Means Lower Taxes for BP
If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the Gulf Oil Spill, it’s at BP’s…