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The Placebo Effect Works on Products, Too
Image: Chemistryland.com When consumers associate a certain effect with a product, they tend to underestimate the time it…
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This Week’s Weird Jobs
This week’s weird jobs boast some rather McGyverish titles. Information hunter/gatherer. Pig roaster. Wingwoman. Which job would you…
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Kneber Botnet Steals Login Data from 75,000+ Computers
The Kneber botnet, a malicious program that steals login information, has compromised 2,500 organizations and an estimated 75,000…
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9 Poorly Conceived Marketing Campaigns
The world of marketing is a tricky thing. Most companies need to get the word out about their…
The Business of Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a criminal business in which women and children are forced or coerced into providing sex…
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Losing 15lbs Eating Only McDonald’s: An Interview
If 2010 gifted you with a spare tire of the corporeal kind, welcome to the club. More so…
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Walgreen Buys Duane Reade Pharmacy
Walgreen is paying $1.1 billion for New York pharmacy chain Duane Reade. The New York Times has more:…
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Southwest Ambivalent on Kevin Smith’s 2 Fat 2 Fly Challenge
Kevin Smith, best known for directing Chasing Amy and as Silent Bob in Clerks, was kicked off a…
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How Niche Search Engines Can Help Your Business
In recent years, several promising applications have begun to redefine Web search. One hot niche, if you will,…
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Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? A Book Review
Seth Godin is a linchpin. He creates useful and enlightening written content. He covers business, marketing, personal growth,…
Obama’s Tax Breaks and Outsourcing
Image source This is a guest post by Jacob Cherian of SourcingLine. In a recent statement, President Barack…
The 25 Worst Infomercials Ever
Infomercials captivate. That’s their job. If they hold your attention long enough, you might find yourself picking up…
Doritos “Boy Slaps Man” Commercial Shows Wit is the Best Way to Go Viral
Advertisers have spent hours of manpower trying to create the best viral videos. Some involve user participation; others…
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12 Countries With The Highest & Lowest Tax Rates
As one of the largest economic and political issues of any country, the subject of how high taxes…
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5 Business Lessons from “Up in the Air”
Jason Reitman’s Golden Globe-winning Up in the Air, a recent film starring George Clooney, is a lesson in…