June 2007

When gory movies are torture to watch (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Heather Matarazzo in “Hostel: Part II.” It even troubled makeup crew. In Hostel: Part II , which opened Friday and which probably has already made more money than the annual GNP of most African nations, actress Heather Matarazzo plays a gawky American coed, abducted by Eastern European sickos for the sole purpose of mutilation and murder.

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The geek gods have spoken - let the video games begin (The Register)

Of bread and games - is skill gaming for money the next big thing? GIGSE 2007 Could skill gaming be the next big forum for online gambling?…

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Monthly budget-cutting tips: Part 2 (Chicago Tribune)

If spending your money smarter was one of your New Year’s resolutions, it is time to evaluate how much you have accomplished. Can you point to several areas of spending you’ve examined?

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Reward cards often have hidden pitfalls On the money EILEEN ALT POWELL (Times Leader)

Credit cards that offer rewards are increasingly popular, from gas company cards that give cash back to airline cards that award free tickets and retail cards that provide discounts on clothes.

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You can make your money go further by changing banks (Dayton Daily News)

No matter where I go, people always want to know one thing: How can I make my money work harder for me? With the cost of just about everything going up, we’re all concerned about stretching our dollars as far as possible.

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Injecting Health Care Into the Workplace (Risk & Insurance)

The focus on wellness and reduced absenteeism has prompted some companies to bring wellness clinics on-site to save time, money and perhaps even lives.

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Submit your Bitch and we’ll post it online or in the paper. Bitches are anonymous (no specific names) and may be edited … (The Coast)

Published May 17, 2007. Looks like Fredericton is on the right track. Downtown business owners will now give panhandlers a chance to earn food chits in exchange for odd jobs like window washing, sidewalk sweeping and snow clearing.

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Legal Online Gambling May Return to US (Slashdot)

According to a story on News.com, legal online gambling may return to the US. The ban, put into place last year, is now in jeopardy thanks to the efforts of folks like Barney Frank, the Democratic chairman of the House Financial Services committee. Frank is of the opinion that adults should police themselves for excessive gambling, and the government should stay out of their way. “Friday’s …

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• How To Make Money Online Through Social Bookmarking (Turks.US)

Social bookmarking is fast becoming one of the best marketing tools for any online business. It allows internet users to spread their web content across the internet with less effort and hassle. It also offers people a great alternative from search engines for finding information in the Web.

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Color of Money Live (Washington Post)

Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary will host a free-for-all discussion about money matters.

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