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3 Warnings Signs Your Bank May Fail

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:32:00 PDT

Although optimists may argue that the worst of the credit crunch is behind us, I believe that there are still stormy seas ahead. Even JP Morgan’s own CEO, Jamie Dimon, states: “Our expectation is for...

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47 dead and counting, 100 missing in Congo boat accident

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:44:35 PDT

KINSHASA, Congo - Officials say a motorized boat has sunk in Congo, killing at least 47 people. Some 100 people are missing. District Commissioner Mathieu Modeste Bella said that 47 bodies had been...

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Four Reasons Why Investors Should Avoid Hedge Funds at All Costs

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:41:20 PDT

Hedge fund activity currently constitutes approximately 30 percent of all equity trade volume. So if you have any experience with equity trading, or even a slight interest in this type of venture,...

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Seven Critical Workplace Maneuvers

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:56:23 PDT

All office politicking relies upon a simple concept: the biggest help (and the biggest hindrance) to reaching your goals is other people. What’s the right way to win friends and influence people? The...

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How to Survive Office Politicking

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:46:58 PDT

A reader writes:I was hired to drive the channel and marketing strategy for a technology company. The company was failing miserably with their channel model; the changes I implanted set them on the...

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Five Ways to Beat Stress at Work

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:35:22 PDT

veryone gets stressed from time to time, usually at the office. The question is, do you send stress packing or let it upset your whole day? If you fall into the latter category, check out Dumb Little...

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China: An Outsourcer's Survival Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:32:09 PDT

When it comes to manufacturing, few regions can compete with China’s labor costs. Companies that rely on outsourced products, however, have lots of new hurdles to clear — just ask the firms that...

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Top 6 Pressing Myths of Social Security Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:11:53 PDT

If you are confused by the advice some people are offering about Social Security benefits, you're not alone. In perhaps no other area of personal finance is more misinformation consistently provided....

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Top 10 Must-Have Sales Skills

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:53:11 PDT

There are few really profound truths about selling, and fewer still are the people who know how to communicate them. One of these rare creatures is John Asher the CEO of the eponymous sales training...

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Recession: Proof Careers

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:43:18 PDT

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that more than 7 million workers were unemployed in December 2007 -- a figure 13.5 percent higher than the previous year. And some analysts claim the United...

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Worst U.S. airports for delays, cancellations

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:39:36 PDT

At the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, passengers with spare time can get a massage at the Back Rub Hub, peruse artsy gifts at the Field Museum store or dine on ginger salmon at a Wolfgang Puck...

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Seven Rules for Closing a Deal in China

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:28:20 PDT

If you’re outsourcing to Chinese manufacturers for the first time, you’re bound to make a few gaffes when dealing with a business culture so different from your own. Here are some rules of the road:...

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Only Some Online Advertising Does Well in a Recession

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:26:17 PDT

Over at Seeking Alpha, there’s a nice run from the Fourth Annual Internet Media Dinner, with a subtle point about the recession and online marketing. While the conventional wisdom is that online...

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Raise Prices…and Keep Your Customers

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:16:16 PDT

A reader writes: I love reading your articles! I would like your input and advice on what measures are necessary to determine if a rate increase is appropriate, the time frame to inform clients of...

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Fixing financial faux pas

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:36:49 PDT

You goofed. You just found a credit-card bill tucked into your car's sun visor -- and it's due today. You neglected to file your tax return, and you're afraid to 'fess up to Uncle...

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Find out how to avoid an IRS audit

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:14:53 PST

It is the most dreaded letter a taxpayer can receive. Dear Taxpayer, Some of the information that you provided to us does not agree with the information we received from other sources. -- The ...

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10 Jobs That Pay $30 an Hour

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:28:09 PST

Remember when you got your first job and realized one movie ticket was equal to one hour of work or that a pair of shoes was an entire workday? Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped looking...

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A Social Network for Your Company?

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:30:36 PST

Kris Dunn’s HR Capitalist blog is normally pretty spot-on. But his idea of experimenting with a social network for his company is cute but dumb, like when puppies try to run and keep falling over....

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7 painless moves to save $1,000

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:14:07 PST

Yes, it's possible to whittle your budget without suffering. Small savings, month in and month out, can fatten your bank account without cramping your style. Do you wish you could save an extra...

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Is Yahoo Playing Not to Lose?

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:36:21 PST

After reading my little rant about Yahoo losing its mojo, James Whitley over at GoLifeMoble.com wrote a very thoughtful riff on it. “What caught my attention [about Mattis’ rant],” says Whitley,...

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The 10 worst housing markets

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:32:58 PST

Residents of Sacramento, Calif., where home sale prices for November 2007 fell a startling 18.6% over the year before, are likely breathing a sigh of relief.That's because homeowners there stand to...

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10 unusual, creative jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:22 PST

What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and...

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World Economic Forum focuses on terrorism

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:47:31 PST

World leaders are gathered in Davos, Switzerland to find a possible solution to the increasing economic recession befalling the world. Terrorism has been spotted as one of the major causes; how much...

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Bank uncovers $7 billion fraud by single trader

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:45:34 PST

PARIS (AP) -- Societe Generale uncovered a $7.14 billion fraud -- one of history's biggest -- by a single futures trader who orchestrated a series of bogus transactions that spiraled out of control...

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Asian Markets Rebound on Rate Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Obi-Akpere) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:25:07 PST

Can the Asian strategy possibly work for US and other collapsing economies of the work? Most Asian markets rebounded Wednesday, reversing their recent gut-wrenching plunge as investors welcomed...

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