Archive for June, 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008
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Bob Slydell: You see, what we're actually trying to do here is, we're trying to get a feel for how people spend their day at work... so, if you would, would you walk us through a typical day, for you?
Peter Gibbons: Yeah.
Bob Slydell: Great.
Peter Gibbons: Well, ...
Posted in Career, Leisure Tips | 6 Comments »
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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Credit card payment protection plans offer relief when you are out of work or sick. Your entire balance may be waived, for instance, in one of these emergencies. The cost is usually a percentage of your monthly balance, on the order of 1 to 2 percent. ...
Posted in Calculating Adventures, Credit Cards, Risk | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Every Tuesday is a Game Theory article at Mind Your Decisions
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How many votes should be necessary for a decision? Is a simple majority sufficient, or should a higher standard be applied, such as a consensus?
These are questions and circumstances we all face, whether as a ...
Posted in Business, Game Theory, Law, News, Threats | 5 Comments »
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
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Financial people often tell you to take more risks, especially when you’re young. Why is that, and is the advice any good?
The usual reasons I hear to take risks early are (1) you can’t do it later (2) it’s easier to recover from failure. But by ...
Posted in Calculating Adventures, Career, Investing, Leisure Tips, Motivation, Rich, Risk | 12 Comments »
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Every Tuesday is a Game Theory Article at Mind Your Decisions
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Forget the advice “never burn bridges.” There are many times that burning a bridge is not just beneficial, but absolutely necessary to accomplish a goal.
"Never burn bridges" generally means don't leave a job or relationship ...
Posted in Business, Career, Game Theory, Life, News, Risk, Threats | 2 Comments »
