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How to Avoid Online Scams

Though Nigerian email scams may be the butt of late-night comedian jokes, online fraud is still alive and well. Scams involving individuals, such as identity theft and financial scams, cost their victims nearly 240 million in 2007 over four times as much as they did in 2004. Sadly, the numbers...

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Top Business Schools

Here's our list of the top schools for undergraduate business majors looking to pursue a degree in business. These schools are ranked for 2009 according to the overall quality of education and prestige of the program. We found the best business schools to be the ones that best prepared their...

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Who Is George W. Bush?

When one talks about George W. Bush, most people would think of that American man who has been pro-active in the war in Iraq. He was also the face the world had seen to give explanations when America was attacked by terrorists. The man is George W. Bush, the 43 president of the United States who...

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What Is Seed Money?

Seed money refers to the money that is invested at the very beginning of a business venture or project. This is the money that is used as capital to get the business started and is used to ensure that the enterprise has enough money to begin operations until the business can get additional sources...

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What Is a Letter of Guarantee?

A letter of guarantee is a piece of documentation that can be requested from your bank or other financial institution with the purpose of providing additional support for a transaction or contract. A letter of guarantee basically provides concrete confirmation that an individual, who is a client...

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What Is an Attorney in Fact?

Several types of attorneys exist depending on the type of case undertaken. There are general categories of attorneys and specific categories of attorney also depending on what area of law they specialize in. However, an attorney in fact does not necessarily refer to an actual attorney. An attorney...

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How to Write a Great College Application Essay

One of the most important parts of your college application is the essay. One the one hand, you want to stand out from the rest of the applicants. On the other hand, you need to convey a certain level of social, intellectual and emotional aptitude by conforming to rules. So how do you walk this...

Great American Smokeout 2010, Five Tips to Quit for Life

Great American Smokeout 2010, Five Tips to Quit for Life

Wednesday, November 18, 2010 is the annual Great American Smokeout. The American Cancer Society began the nationwide campaign over 25 years old encouraging tobacoo users to give up the vice for good. With an increasing number of public places, governmental offices, and workplaces adopting smoke...

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What Is a Safety Expert Witness?

There are instances when it is necessary for the prosecution or defense to call upon a witness, who has sufficient credibility and experience, to provide a testimony in a court trial with regards to safety. Such a witness is referred to as a safety expert witness and is considered an authority in...

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What Is an EXE File?

An exe file is a type of computer file. The term comes from the file name extension itself (".exe") which is the abbreviated form of “executable file.” Exe files are set into action simply by clicking on the file. With that simple action, it launches codes that will install programs, or trigger...