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10 Things That Won't Happen in 2008
Pundits are eager to provide their predictions for the new year. Here's something a little different. Here are ten predictions of what won't happen next year. Google won't buy a media company, the writers won't win the current strike, Apple won't reinvent TV viewing, Katie Couric won't quit, Fox Business News won't close shop and DreamWorks won't leave Paramount.
Ten Things That Won't Happen in 2008 - BusinessWeek


10 Unbelievably Dumbest CEO Moves of 2007 & 10 Smartest

Whether strategically unwise, illegal, or just plain idiotic, here are 10 of the most regrettable moves made by chief executives in 2007. They include World Bank's CEO doing professional favors for his girlfriend, Steve Jobs alienating iPhone early adopters with a price cut, HBO's CEO acting to much like a character in 'the Sopranos', Brocade's CEO getting caught backdating stock options and Blackstone's CEO throwing a party only Dennis Kozlowski could love to name a few dumb moves. On the positive side Nintendo's CEO beating Microsoft & Sony with Wii, Countrywide's CEO selling stock options before the bottom fell out, Bob Nardelli for persuading someone to hire him, Michael Dell taking matters into his own hands again and more.
Ten Dumbest CEO. Moves of 2007 - Portfolio.com Ten Smartest CEO Moves


5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Year
To be included on a weekly list of the Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street is an accomplishment, but to be enshrined in the yearly list requires a true gift for the imbecilic gaffe, gesture or strategy. Topping the list is Sallie Mae's CEO who emerged in December showed the world how not to run a company. Others on the list are Countrywide and its CEO Angelo Mozilo, Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, Citigroup's fiasco and Cablevision's public (and private) disgrace.
The Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Year -TheStreet.com


America's Best Big Companies

Forbes' 10th annual list of the top 400 big companies sees a big shakeup this year as 165 companies were bumped off the 2008 list. Led by company of the year Nvidia, these companies are the cream of the crop.
America's Best Big Companies - Forbes.com


New Year, New Scams

Its been a tough year for consumers. With housing prices falling and the subprime-mortgage mess raging on, we won't blame you if you're looking forward to a fresh start in 2008. Better watch out: The financial woes and natural disasters of 2007 have armed scammers with plenty of new tricks -- or resourceful spins on old ones -- aimed at separating you from your cash. Here the five most treacherous scams to watch out for in 2008.
New Year, New Consumer Scams | SmartMoney.com


10 Things Your Personal Trainer Won't Tell You

Personal training is more popular than ever. Today an estimated 91% of health clubs offer it, and some 6.3 million Americans are signing up for sessions. From getting discounts for group training to trainers who are sometimes told not to spend too much time teaching clients how to use the big equipment for fear that once they get comfortable, they'll want to go it alone here are ten secrets of personal trainers.
http://www.smartmoney.com/10things/index.cfm?story=january2008


Saviest Celebrity Businesswomen of the the Year

Jennifer Aniston picked up $10 million for shilling water. Sandra Bullock banked double that for selling George Lopez into reruns. Gisele Bundchen, Tyra Banks and Madonna all made millions cashing in on the most important asset they own: themselves.
The Year's Savviest Celebrity Businesswomen - Forbes.com
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