Darkness on the Edge of Monotown
A resident told a reporter over the summer: “We are eating — excuse me — grass. It’s shameful.” via Op-Ed Contributor – Darkness on the Edge of Monotown – NYTimes.com.
hard times are a gateway to new careers
For millions of Americans, the recession has been a curse. For a relative few, it’s something more complicated: A catalyst for change. An opportunity to grow. A kick in the butt. via For some, hard times are a gateway to new careers – USATODAY.com.
the perfect employee, or not
Within a week it was clear that we had hired the perfect employee. He came in early every day, needed very little training and always went out of his way to do something extra. He even offered to drop the mail at the post office on the way home. from The nightmare employee Amazing that [...]
people who don’t owe tax payments
In 2009, roughly 47% of households, or 71 million, will not owe any federal income tax, according to estimates by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. Some in that group will even get additional money from the government because they qualify for refundable tax breaks. The ranks of those whose major federal tax burdens net out [...]
high income, no net worth
What an odd story this was… until you read it and realize it’s just another story of a guy who felt that his actions wouldn’t have any consequences… When the news broke recently that Jim Press, the deputy CEO of Chrysler, is being hounded by creditors and the IRS for an array of debts, it [...]
peer-to-peer lending is becoming mainstream
Since registering with the SEC in October, Lending Club has gained 300,000 members. In January, it oversaw $1.8 million in loans. Last month, $3.4 million in loans were made. from In a Tight Market, Borrowers Turn to Peers
Miss Singapore World steals our hearts… and somebody else’s money
“Beauty queen Miss Singapore World has given up her crown after it emerged that she had stolen credit cards to go on a shopping spree for lingerie. Ris Low had come under public pressure to be stripped of her 2009 title, after local media reported she stole seven credit cards last year while working at [...]
finding passion in your work… or not
“So maybe searching for a passion is not so bad. But it is also important to remember that there is no one way to find it, and someone else’s passion may be your idea of drudgery. And sometimes life – and work – is simply going to be putting one foot in front of the [...]
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