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Blowing Up Your Savings

If you thought that saving money as a recent grad was annoying, at least your debit card doesn’t explode into tiny pieces when you fail to deposit enough money in your account. That, in essence, is the idea behind the “Savings Bomb,” a new Japanese piggy bank that...

By Christopher Schonberger on 10/01/07
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The Resurgence of Haggling

A lot of people have probably haggled over prices on bootleg soccer jerseys at a Moroccan street market or tee shirts of two camels having sex outside some Turkish ruins, but what about negotiating on a 50” flat screen at Best Buy? Well, just because it’s “America” doesn’t ...

By Christopher Schonberger on 3/24/08
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Soulja Boy Tells Em to Get Out His Face

Every day I resist the urge to stay “on topic” and not turn this blog into a random collection of rap videos and inane clips that I enjoy on a daily basis. But now that Lent is over, I am throwing caution...

By Christopher Schonberger on 3/24/08
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The Art of Travel Blogging

Nothing beats a blog for sharing your travel experience in real time with the folks back home. And who knows: if you hit your stride you may even find yourself evolving into a minor Internet celebrity. It's easier (and more fun) than you might think. Here are seven tips to get you up and blogging on the road. ...

By Jenny Williams on 3/21/08
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Top 40 Teams Based on the Field

It continues to bother me that almost every single sleeper worth throwing your lot behind is in the South region, but I guess life is all about playing the hand you're dealt and it's pretty obvious that the Tournament is a metaphor for life. So within this somewhat perverse context...

By Cheddar Ted on 3/19/08
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Dating By Numbers

I want to escape. (Bathroom? Friend in need? New drink? Think, damnit, think!) Too late: “So… Can I get your number?” “Sure!” I chirp, the frequency of my voice damaging to dogs’ ears...

By Amanda Harrington on 3/18/08
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Feed Me, Feed Me: The Best Late-Night Food Spots

In a slap in the face to the recent grad demographic, San Francisco’s Planning Commission announced a few months ago that it will try to force local pizza places to close before the post-party crowd rolls in...

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What NOT to Do in a Job Interview

Feeling bad about forgetting to bring your resume to an interview or missing a cue to talk about your summer in Ecuador? Don’t worry, it could have been way worse. Reuters has a piece on the top 10 interview gaffes from a CareerBuilder.com survey of hiring managers...

By Christopher Schonberger on 3/17/08
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Burger Sutra: The Art of Homemade Fast-Food

Everyone has a special place for that McBurger in his or her heart—that grease has a way of sticking around for a while. But have you ever wondered if there’s something better out there? Something with less baggage and a lot more personality? I’ve got some tips to...

By Molly Martin on 3/15/08
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Drugs on the Job

Good news for all you “work hard, party hard” types, as well as people who “need to smoke before going to bed” (hint: try YouPorn.com, it’s free)—the San Francisco Chronicle reports that it’s no longer legal to test all job applicants for drug use....

By Christopher Schonberger on 3/17/08
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