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10 High Paying Dirty Jobs
These jobs probably weren't on your list of what you wanted to be when you grew up. But now that you're in the rat race, you may be wondering if a dirty job may be more profitable than your desk jockey career.
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Can Facebook make me rich?
Can Facebook get you $10 million? It can if you're a software developer who's generous with his ideas. The fbFund is offering grants to creative developers, but how do you get one? And if you're not a developer, how else can you make money on the Web?
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Does brownnosing really pay off?
You poked fun at them in school, but see who's laughing now. Day after day, your hard work goes unnoticed, and it seems like the ones doing the brownnosing get the promotions and perks.
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Does campaign finance reform restrict free speech?
Even with fundraising restrictions, in the 2008 United States presidential election it's estimated that candidates will spend more than $3 billion on advertising. Yet many people argue that campaign finance reform restricts free speech.
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How Campaign Finance Works
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush and John Kerry raised nearly half a billion dollars in their bids to win the White House. McCain and Obama will have to raise even more. Where does all that money go?
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How can mortgage-backed securities bring down the U.S. economy?
If you've picked up a newspaper lately, then you're aware of the economic troubles raging on Wall Street. But the culprit may very well be in your own neighborhood: Are mortgage-backed securities to blame for the mess?
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How Con Artists Work
Learn about common cons that con artists use, how to avoid being conned and what to do if you're a victim.
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How Cooking the Books Works
Smell that? It's the waft of smoldering company documents: a product of 'cooking the books.' Turns out, this isn't a filling meal, though. Find out why companies inflate their profits and what can happen as a result.
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How Counterfeiting Works
A Philadelphia man managed to put more than $800,000 worth of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills into circulation between 1998 and 2002. How can you spot a fake?
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How Fair Trade Works
It's pretty trendy to buy and eat organic and sustainable foods, and chances are the swanky coffee shop you frequent proffers some fair trade beans. But what does the label "fair trade" mean?
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How Greenwashing Works
Corporations, businesses and even governments spend a lot of money to make themselves appear greener in the public eye. But when environmental claims are false or deceptive, it's considered greenwashing. How do you spot the six sins of greenwashing?
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How Identity Theft Works
The idea that someone can "steal" your identity is very unsettling. Find out how identity theft works and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
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How Long-Distance Scams Work
How many companies have tried to sell you "better" long-distance rates on your home phone? Do the offers sound too good to be true? Find out how to tell the scams from the real deals.
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How Money Laundering Works
Money laundering happens in almost every country in the world. Learn about methods of money laundering, infamous money laundering operations and the effects of money laundering.
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How Office Politics Works
As an individualist, you've got a style all your own. You work hard and put in long hours at the office. But is all this going to waste if you don't play office politics?
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How Predatory Lending Works
In 2007 and 2008, foreclosures became a hot news topic. But is the crisis the fault of the home buyer, or is the lender to blame?
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How Pyramid Schemes Work
Here's a great investment opportunity: All you have to do is get five friends to sign up. When they pay to join in, you get paid. Sound too good to be true?
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How the Five Day Weekend Works
The Five Day Weekend began as a clever marketing campaign to drive tourism. But some people like the idea and want to make it a law.
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How the Freecycle Network Works
The Freecycle Network hopes to encourage a "worldwide gift economy� by connecting individuals locally who want to exchange goods. Explore how the Freecycle network aims to reduce landfill waste and decrease consumerism.
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How the Green Party Works
The Green Party wants to break up American politics' two-party system. But will their beliefs in environmental and social responsibility ever convert U.S. voters? Or will bitterness about the 2000 presidential election keep them from making headway?
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