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February 26th, 2008

New Research Shows 6-Minute Catnap Sharpens Memory

Maybe Next Time You’ll Remember Boss Was Coming Back in Five Minutes
New research, conducted almost exclusively with fired workers, shows that a short nap during the day can sharpen your memory.
University of Dusseldorf researchers were surprised to find that sleeping as little as six minutes a day could enhance mental functioning. And they were […]

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February 26th, 2008

Pfizer Pulls TV Ads With Heart Expert Jarvik

Also the inventor of the Jarvik artificial rowing machine
Pfizer Inc. said on Monday it was pulling television advertisements for its Lipitor cholesterol drug featuring Dr. Robert Jarvik, inventor of the Jarvik artificial heart, because they created “misimpressions.” The facts are that, despite appearances in the ads, Dr. Jarvik is not a practicing physician, does […]

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February 26th, 2008

Diesel Voted Most Powerful Man In Music In New Bizlevity Poll

Humor-Blogs and Mattress Police Impresario Single-Handedly Revives Huey Lewis’ Career
When asked to name the most powerful person in the music business, many music fans might throw out names like Simon Cowell, Bono or DVD Jon.
Music insiders know better. In an unofficial Bizlevity poll, Rob “Diesel” Kroese was named the most influential man in the music […]

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February 25th, 2008

Ralph Nader Announces Bid For Presidency

Urges Americans to Throw Away Their Votes…In Proper Recycling Container
Ralph Nader announced his third bid for the Presidency on Meet the Press this past Sunday.
Meet the Press, the longest running show in broadcast history, announced it had shattered all previous low ratings for the Sunday morning pundit fest.
Nader said he was the only candidate whose […]

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February 25th, 2008

Greenspan Says Economy May Be Slow To Rebound

Former Fed Chairman Denies Rumors Of Three Team Trade For Shaq; Says Economy Just Needs to Concentrate on Boxing Out
Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan today said that, while the economy may be slow to rebound, it didn’t make sense for the Fed to pursue a trade for Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal.
“Both Shaq and the […]

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February 25th, 2008

Visa IPO Relies On Language Barrier

San Francisco-based Visa Inc. said it could raise almost $19 billion from an initial public offering. Furthermore, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, rival credit card companies MasterCard Inc. and American Express Co. trail Visa in transactions in 2006.
Company officials say they have the built-in advantage of a confusing name. “Many […]

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February 24th, 2008

Personal Sub Is New Toy Of The Super-Rich

Underwater Craft Allows Exploration of the Deep, Temporary Escape from Paparazzi
What recession?
Status-symbols and cool gadgets never go out of style. The latest toy for the super-rich is a personal submarine. The gadget is the latest in cool billionaire items copied from 007 films like Warren Buffet’s briefcase with tear gas in […]

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February 23rd, 2008

Scrolling Headlines Don’t Scroll Unless You Do: February 23, 2008

“Dude, can I stay at your place for a few years?”

Starbucks Slashes 600 Office Jobs
Company Hopes to Boost Sales By Having Former Employees Hang Out at Their Local Starbucks
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Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Calls Microsoft Bid for Yahoo! ‘Unnerving’
Brin sees potential for stifling innovation as direct attack on Google’s core business
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Trend Toward Companies ‘Giving Back […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Best Buy Plans Expansion in China

Among Cultural Hurdles: Telling Customers Apart From Geek Squad Support Staff, Overriding Speilberg-Blocking Software

U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy today announced plans for a major store expansion in China but company officials refused to specify the number of stores targeted under the 5-year plan.
“It’s no accident we decided on a 5-year plan,” said company vice-president Carrie […]

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February 21st, 2008

Credit Card Companies Make Plans To Target Special Olympians

Growth Potential Of Retarded Market:  ‘Priceless’
Following a story about the worst credit card deals in America, the nation’s leading credit card companies today announced plans to seek growth in new markets. Among the new groups being targeted are Special Olympians, household pets and people who’ve been declared clinically dead.
Credit card officials noted most people […]

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