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Best Business Schools of 2008
BusinessWeek's 11th biennial ranking of the top B-schools shows a lot of changes and a lot of surprises this year. University of Chicago retains its top spot from 2006 with ambitious students, academic rigor, and a top-notch faculty. Rounding out the top five are Harvard Business School, Northwestern's Kellogg, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and University of Michigan's Ross School. Columbia Business School saw the biggest improvement as it rises to # 7.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1112_best_business_schools/1.htm
Table: Full Rankings
Thanksgiving Food Cost Cuts
In the midst of the worst holiday economy in decades, foodmakers and grocers find themselves offering special deals at a time of year when they're more accustomed to doing the turkey trot for profits. Butterball is watching for turkey poaching by cheaper private labels. Ocean Spray is rolling back cranberry sauce prices. Giant Food, in some states, is giving away free turkeys to its best customers. One thing's for sure: Many folks will find ways to trim costs. Check out these Turkey Day maneuvers.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-11-13-thanksgiving-cost-cutting_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
7 Tips for Shopping Closeout Sales
Circuit City is just the latest in a string of major retailers to call it quits. Over the past year, electronics chain Tweeter, Linens 'N Things, Sharper Image and CompUSA, among many others, have either filed for bankruptcy protection or are in the midst of liquidating stores. Going-out-of business sales offer plenty of discounts - and pitfalls. Here's a guide to navigating the closeout sales and protecting your purchases.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/Tips-for-Shopping-Closeout-Sales/
ID Thieves Set Their Sights on Your Home Equity
Identity thieves are using fraudulent HELOCs and even fake home sales to target homeowners' equity dollars.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/mortgages/2008/20081114-heloc-theft-a1.asp
Amazing Holiday Deals Online
These 25 Web sites will help you save money -- and avoid the crowds.
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2007/11/hotdeals.html
Most Overexposed Celebrities
When is press attention a bad thing? When you're one of the 10 folks on this list. These celebrities have worn out their welcome with way too much attention. Topping the list again this year is Paris Hilton followed by Britney Spears, Lindsday Lohan, Lindsay's mom Dina Lohan and Miley Cyrus to name a few.
http://www.forbes.com/media/2008/11/13/lohan-hilton-simpson-biz-media-cx_lr_1113overexposed.html
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