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Why Does The Tech Industry Produce So Many Young Tycoons?
When Steve Jobs And Bill Gates Got Rich Forbes debuted its first issue of the 400 Richest Americans in 1982. Listed among the most powerful and wealthy people in the country was a 27 year-old computer geek from Los Gatos California worth $100 million: Steven P. Jobs. Now worth $5.5 billion, Jobs is a member [...]
Aphrodisiacs Can Liven Up Your Love Life Eat Your Way To A Spicier Sex Life
Eat Your Way to a Spicier Sex Life These reputed aphrodisiacs may liven up your love life. By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Your love life is lacking, and you’re tempted to try certain foods to reignite the spark. Edible aphrodisiacs can turn up the heat in more ways [...]
Many Employers Don’t See It As Their Responsibility To Make Sure Their Workers Are On Track To A Secure Retirement.
Reality sinks in for 401(k) investors — and providers by Penelope Wang It’s taken a few years, but Americans are finally giving up on the dream of an early retirement. A new poll by the Gallup organization found that for the first time more Americans say they will work longer than age 65, rather than [...]
One in Eight To Cut Cable and Satellite TV in 2010… It’s Going To Become Harder To Sell Pay TV To Anyone Under 30
One in eight to cut cable and satellite TV in 2010 By David Goldman NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Despite rising cable and satellite TV prices and easy access to streaming TV and movies on the Internet, few consumers have cut the cord. But that looks like it’s about to change. One in eight consumers will [...]
How We Became White People. By Christian Lander author of the book “Stuff White People Like” …a very funny book
How We Became White People By Christian Lander STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Christian Lander checked the “white” box on the 2010 census form, but says it’s complicated * He’s an immigrant (Canada), but has access to historical advantages of “white” box * Popular myth of U.S. immigration doesn’t include discrimination against non-whites, he says * Lander: [...]
The 25 Top-Earning Hedge Fund Managers Made a Record $25.3 billion in 2009
I am in the wrong business! Hedge fund manager paycheck: $4 billion By Ben Rooney NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — After plunging during the financial crisis, the income of top hedge fund managers surged in 2009 to a record high as financial markets recovered from historic lows, according to a new survey published. Altogether, the 25 [...]
Coming Across As The Old Guy (or Girl) At Work Can Cost You When It Comes To Raises, Promotions, and Layoffs.
How to age-proof your career By Dan Kadlec For work purposes, Marcia Noyes, 49, a marketing and public relations manager at tech company Healthagen, recently got an iPod Touch. (Money Magazine) — At a company golf outing a few years ago, Michael Levine tried to rattle his 24-year-old colleague as he was about to putt [...]
Learn Why Metro Atlanta is a Fairly Affordable Home Ownership Market… www.househuntatlanta.com
Who Do You Know Interested In Buying or Selling Either Residential or Commercial Real Estate! www.househuntatlanta.com Atlanta housing relatively affordable by the Atlanta Business Chronicle Metro Atlanta is a fairly affordable home ownership market, but it’s also a more pricey rental market, according to a new study from the Center for Housing Policy. In 2009, [...]
It isn’t Rejection That Determines The Outcome… It’s Your Reaction to It.
Rejections and Reactions by Rubel Shelly Rejection takes many forms. You didn’t make the team. The college you want to attend turns you down. The woman you asked out said no. You didn’t get the job. You were passed over for a promotion. Your husband left you. Whatever form it takes, being rejected hurts. It [...]
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The GLOBALINX® Mobile application allows you to make inexpensive calls over the carrier class GLOBALINX® network by connecting your device to any Wi-Fi network/hotspot around the world or 3G connection. With unlimited calling plans for as low as $14.95 per month, this application makes staying connected and managing your expenses easier than ever! And this [...]
