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Some Success Stories out of the Great Depression

The news about the economy continues to be glum, which makes you wonder if any industry or business could possibly be doing well in such a crummy financial climate. While it might not be easy, it's certainly possible to succeed in a slumping economy. Just take a look at these entities that faced serious challenges during a much bigger fiasco, the Great Depression, and lived to tell about it. (more…)
February 13, 2009
Design

Seven Successful Case Studies of People Who Survived Bankruptcy

As the economy continues to look grim, the word "bankruptcy" is on the tips of more and more tongues. While being unable to pay one's commercial mortgage broker debt, is never a good situation for a company or an individual, it may not be the financial kiss of death as proclaimed. A number of successful people have found themselves overextended and ended up filing for bankruptcy, only to successfully stick it out and find firmer financial footing again. Here are a…
February 13, 2009
Development

A Quick Rant On Multiplication

Maybe this is a post for me, maybe it is a post for my mom the math professor... either way, all I know is that when I specify "font-size: 12px; line-height: 150%;" , Internet Explorer 7 puts a little bit more space in between lines than Firefox and Safari do. Now quick math says that 150% of 12 = 12 x 1.5 = 18 . And if I say "font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" , everyone behaves the same, correct spacing…
February 13, 2009
Marketing

Have You Hugged a Ninja Lately?

Looking for an inexpensive, cool toy for your children?  ThinkGeek, one of our favorite sites for nifty gadgets and gewgaws, sell the Wee Ninja in two sizes. Ninjas, traditionally, are stealth assassins - trained in a variety of fighting styles. There are times, however, when combat isn't required; when struggle needs not the exquisite edge of the blade, subtler means become necessary. Snuggles. The Wee Ninjas are part of the Ninjatown Adventures books and games.
February 13, 2009
Development

Been There, Did It

    Social media tech firm Ludic Labs raised $5 million in funding from Accel Partners, KPG Ventures and a number of private investors. The San Mateo, California-based start-up also launched a new community site called Diddit to give us an idea of what they're up to (as in "been there, did it.") Diddit allows users to share their experiences with communities of interested parties including everything from trying new restaurants to visiting national monuments to snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. There are 23…
February 13, 2009