In 2012, remember that it’s a market of stocks!

January 2nd, 2012

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— Kevin

When I was a trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, I often heard an old saying repeated: “Remember that this is a market of stocks, not a stock market!”

The point of that old saying is to remind traders and investors that, even in the most macro-economically driven environments, there are still opportunities in the stocks of quality companies. It is a

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HP webOS Division Cuts 525 Jobs

December 28th, 2011

The weeks since HP’s landmark restructuring announcement have been incredibly tumultuous for the webOS community. It announced it plans to shutter its webOS hardware business back in August is sacking hundreds of employees as a result. HP will lay off as many as 525 employees and that it began carrying out that dreadful duty this week.

HP confirmed that layoffs were underway. HP is reported that layoffs may total as high as 525 employees when all is said and done. While we know there had been a great deal of restructuring including efforts to bolster the webOS team in the months following the acquisition, one has to wonder what percentage of the total webOS workforce this represents.

“As communicated on August 18, HP will discontinue the development of webOs devices within the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ends Oct 31 2011,” an HP spokesperson told AllThingsD. “As p

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25 Ways to Feel Better Fast

December 17th, 2011

Winter is often thought of the season of holidays and happiness. However, it’s also the time of year when you’re more prone to the sniffles, holiday stress, cold-weather sadness, and general irritation. When the bug bites you this season , don’t just take it lying down — fight back by using these 25 ideas to feel better fast!

Nothing is worse during the dark winter months than getting sick. A cold alone lasts for two weeks on average. Shorten the duration of your illness by following one of these suggestions.

1. Gargle With Salt Water

Not only does gargling with warm salt water help to ease a scratchy throat fast if you’re already sick; according to one New York Times blog, it can help stave off respiratory infections altogether. I think I

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Orange Savings Account – Free $50 and $25 Bonus

December 16th, 2011

ING Direct Orange savings accounts present us with a very solid and useful savings platform.  In fact I liked it so much I opened and account and have all our savings with ING Direct.  My advice is for you to do the same.

Im out of $25 bonus links for the savings account but right now ING Direct is offering a free $50 bonus to all new customers who open an Electric Orange checking account.

There are no ATM fees, no monthly fees, and no account minimums. A

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