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Six Things Unlikely to Happen While Obama is in Office

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

There have been promises and prophecies, allegories and allegations, not to mention a lot of buzz around Barack Obama. Problem being, most of it is biased in one direction or the other. Here are six things, from the absurd to the practical, that both sides hope and/or fear for, that won’t be coming true by [...]

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The Science of Sexy: How Evolution Drives Our Lust

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

Have you ever met a woman you were strangely attracted to but couldn’t figure out why? Animal instinct, my friend. Many of the physical cues we identify as ’sexy’ have descended from millions of years of evolution as a part of Nature’s way of propagating the species. It certainly gives more breadth to the term [...]

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Reclaim Your Web Presence: Steps Towards Google-Proofing Your Good Name

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

Whether you’re applying for a new job, looking to erase the one-time angst from your high school LiveJournal, or ensuring your girlfriend never finds out about that weekend in Mexico, it’s a wise move to keep a handle on what pops up when your name is Googled. While the art of the resume is far [...]

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Why I'm Not Worried About the FTC

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

If you’re a blogger, or even read blogs, then you’re aware of the new FTC requirements which compel bloggers to disclose any “material connections” with advertisers or face fines up to $11,000. This primarily concerns testimonials and reviews in which bloggers are compensated – either monetarily or with “freebies.” Unsurprisingly, the blogosphere has erupted with [...]

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Millionaire by 60: The Compounding Power of Index Funds

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

So they’re saying it’s a buyer’s market but you, like most, are without a grocery list when it comes to stocks. Learn how to play it safe, relatively speaking, by focusing your attention and cash into one of the most consistent stock investments you can – index funds. (Oh, and make yourself rich in the [...]

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Entrepreneur 2.0 or How Does an Artist Become a CEO?

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

If you think all CEO’s are synonymous with power suits and MBA’s, you’ve got some catching up to do. Check out how two CEO’s have merged their artistic personalities with solid, yet unconventional business sense to craft the next generation of businessmen.

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Indochino: A Story of Entrepreneurial Refinement

By J B | Published: October 14, 2009

What do you get when you combine the product enthusiasm and customer loyalty of Apple, Google’s compulsive drive towards improvement and the slick, urbane look of GQ? As over 7,000 (mostly repeat) customers can attest – the best bespoke quality suit you’ve ever worn for less than $500. This is the story of Indochino.

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