On February 25, 2010

Food, Glorious Food: Walgreens Sees Appetizing Potential in Duane Reade

CVS (CVS) and RiteAid (RAD) shouldn’t be the only retailers in New York to worry about Walgreens' purchase of Duane Reade (DRD). Sandwich shop Pret a Manger should be nervous, too. Duane Reade holds a particular place in New York

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On February 25, 2010

3 Steps for Leaders to Minimize Conflict

How do you handle the nuisances that life - and your employees - throw at you on a daily basis? The way you respond has a direct impact on how much conflict you'll have to deal with in the future.

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On February 25, 2010

How Social Roles Can Determine Your Success

People take on roles for different reasons. Sometimes it's because it's what is expected of you. Other times it's because you think it will help you get ahead. If you're playing a role that doesn't suit your natural talents, you

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On February 25, 2010

Study: Smartphones Highly Vulnerable to Hacks

Warning: Your smartphone may be even smarter than you think.

The device may be revealing where you are, where you're headed – and recording every word spoken at your meetings.

A team of researchers at Rutgers University this week <a…

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On February 25, 2010

GM Sure Has Trouble Getting Rid of Its Losers

General Motors finds breaking up is hard to do, with on-again, off-again deals to sell three out of four brands it is cutting in bankruptcy restructuring. So far only Saab has a taker.

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On February 25, 2010

Tiny Biotech Capstone Offers Investors a Money-Back Guarantee. About Friggin’ Time

Capstone Therapeutics (CAPS) rocked the risky world of biotech investing by offering its investors a money-back guarantee.

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On February 25, 2010

The Case Against Dirt-Cheap E-Books

Making e-books cheap is a short-term solution that may not offer sustainable long-term results.

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On February 25, 2010

Gas From Trash: Waste Management’s Big Biofuel Play

Waste Management, one of the largest landfill operators and garbage collectors in North America, continues to invest in biofuels ventures, including its latest partnership with trash-to-gas producer Enerkem.

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On February 25, 2010

Air Force Hopes Third Time is Lucky in Boeing-Airbus Tanker Contest

The final RFP for the U.S. Air Force's new aerial tanker was released Wednesday. The Government hopes that more then one bid will be received. Northrop, who won the last contest to only lose it on appeal, had threatened not

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