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Quote, Unquote: The Heavenly Work of BankersFri Nov 13th, 2009
Justin Rohrlich “I’m just a banker doing God’s work.”-- Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs (GS) “Life is too short to have anything but delusional notions about yourself.”-- Ge |
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Ten Ways to Get Away From It All on ThanksgivingTue Nov 3rd, 2009
Carol Kopp Thanksgiving is all about family gathering around a table laden with food, right?But there aren’t any rules about where the table is placed. Or if there are rules, maybe it’s time to brea |
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Fashion's Dirty Laundry: ChanelMon Oct 26th, 2009
Danielle Beurteaux It’s one of the most recognized logos in the world: the two interlocked C's, synonymous with haute mode, luxury, prestige, and wealth. Founded by Gabrielle “CoCo” Chanel at the turn |
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The Tragedy of Krispy KremeMon Oct 12th, 2009
Carol Kopp There’s a truism among investors that you should invest in what you know, understand, and like. It’s a common sense strategy: You spot something new. It’s special. It’s useful |
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Score a Luxury Timeshare With No Strings AttachedWed Sep 30th, 2009
Carol Kopp The market for timeshares, that odd sliver of the luxury vacation business that has more or less flourished since the 1970s, has never been worse. Americans now own 1.5 million timeshares around the |
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Out of This World Luxury Travel For LessWed Sep 9th, 2009
Carol Kopp Editor’s Note: This is the latest in a series on luxury travel bargains. See Cheap Thrills for Travelers.Cheer up. Summer may be over, but your best times are still ahead of you.If summer was a |
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The Bad Boys of Business: McDonald'sThu Sep 3rd, 2009
Nico Carbellano “If they were drowning to death, I would put a hose in their mouth.” -- Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's, on his business rivalsForty-seven million customers per day. Thirty-six thousand r |
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Cheap Thrills For TravelersThu Sep 3rd, 2009
Carol Kopp Editor's Note: This is the first in a series on luxury travel bargains.When the going gets tough, the tough go first class all the way.Travel professionals have plaintively declared that their indust |
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Randoms: A Wake-Up Call of a Different BreedWed Aug 26th, 2009
Todd Harrison What was first thing that went through my mind this morning? HOLY COW THAT MUSIC IS LOUD as my alarm sprung to life at 5:30 AM. As a creature of comfort, I like what I like and stick to my |
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Where's the Inflationary Beef?Fri Aug 14th, 2009
Mike Mish Shedlock Inquiring minds reading about the threat of massive inflation looming on the horizon are asking, "Where's the inflationary beef?" It's a good question too, so let's search far and wide for |






