On February 26, 2010
Obama’s Healthcare Reform Summit: A Show to Stiffen Democratic Spines
The White House summit on healthcare reform didn't change any minds or votes. But it did show how deep the differences between the two parties on healthcare are.
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On February 26, 2010
What is the taxes function, and why am I not allowed to overpay my estimated taxes?
I'm a new user and so my Outright profile reflects a "coming up to speed." My assumption was that the "taxes" function was just a visual accounting tool-- something to tell us what to expect-- and that using the page…
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On February 25, 2010
Social Media and Conan O’Brien
A lesson on how to create buzz, but more importantly, content for internet buzz fodder.No tags for this post.
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On February 25, 2010
The Quants
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On February 25, 2010
Cold Water Poured on Hardcore Porn IPO
As I expected, Adult FriendFinder has pulled its IPO. Says the trade pub XBiz (WARNING: link Not Safe For Work): FriendFinder Networks has shelved its planned initial public offering indefinitely. Marc Bell, FriendFinder's CEO, did not return a message for
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On February 25, 2010
Inside Pfizer’s 700,000-Square-Foot Real Estate White Elephant
For sale: One drug company headquarters! Slightly used but in good condition. 700,000 sq ft. River views. Will consider renters. Gym, dining room and double helicopter landing pad included. Motivated seller is flexible on price! That, pretty much, is the
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On February 25, 2010
Infections Kill 8 in Abortion Pill Mystery; Pro-Lifers Are Keeping Count
Eight women in the U.S. have died of serious, aggressive infections after using Mifeprex, the abortion pill formerly known as RU 486, according to the FDA. The number of deaths is small -- Mifeprex has been on the market since
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On February 25, 2010
Hummer in a Peak Oil-Fearing Era: Why China Couldn’t Buy the Brand
China' unwillingness to buy General Motors' Hummer brand comes down to the country's concerns about its oil consumption and the global supply.
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On February 25, 2010
LVMH’s Nowness.com Takes the High Road, Promoting Culture Above Commerce
Global leader in luxury LVMH unveils an innovative portal to promote fashion, art and culture -- without a click-to-buy option.
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On February 25, 2010
Why Interpublic Is Foundering While MDC Tops Ad-Agency Growth Charts
MDC Partners (MDCA) will have the best organic revenue growth record in 2009 and 2010, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Matthew Chesler. Interpublic (IPG) will have the worst, Chesler predicts. While all public ad agency holding companies likely saw revenues
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