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7 life lessons from 'The Office'

Mon, May 13, 2013 11:17 AM
by Lilit Marcus
The groundbreaking sitcom is ending its 9-year run, but before the office doors close forever, here are a few rules of the road from the show's story lines.

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Top 10 U.S. companies to work for in 2013

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 4:43 PM by Elizabeth Palermo, BusinessNewsDaily

Need a job but not sure where to look? Try one of the companies voted as having the best workplaces in America.
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Shoppers growing warmer on buying local

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 11:49 AM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Communities with 'buy local first' initiatives saw, on average, revenue grow by 6.8 percent for all independent businesses.
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State of Washington tops for Peace Corps volunteers
Mon, Feb 11, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
3 universities in Washington state produced more Peace Corps volunteers than any other colleges this year.
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The economics of love [Infographic]
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 1:39 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner out may cost more than you think, potentially thousands of dollars more.
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Would you drink treated toilet water?
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 11:07 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Although the idea sounds stomach turning at first, highly treated toilet water is being used to supplement freshwater supplies around the world.
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Whole Foods: How radical CEO created grocery empire

Fri, Feb 08, 2013 9:58 AM

Video: John Mackey doesn't believe in man-made global warming and takes a $1 annual salary.
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The top companies for female executives

Thu, Feb 07, 2013 6:01 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Women still haven't been completely welcomed as office leaders, but here are some companies that have gone against the grain.
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So God made a… banker?
Thu, Feb 07, 2013 3:47 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
MarketWatch columnist Brett Arends puts a spin on the popular Super Bowl commercial, So God made a farmer.
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How to go green at the office [Infographic]

Thu, Feb 07, 2013 3:00 PM

These are some easy ways to make your office more environmentally friendly.
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Post office cutback fazes very few

Thu, Feb 07, 2013 9:15 AM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

The decision to keep Saturday delivery of packages but stop Saturday delivery of mail is expected to save the USPS $2 billion a year.
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Monopoly helps teach kids about personal finance
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 11:13 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Monopoly, which first went on sale on this date in 1935, was my first introduction to the world of personal finance.
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Can working less save the planet?
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 11:12 AM by Melissa Breyer
More lazing about could help solve climate crisis, says a D.C. think tank. Could this help the post office justify stopping Saturday mail delivery?
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Live online water, food and energy debates
Tue, Feb 05, 2013 3:27 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The Guardian and SABMiller are hosting a live online debate on Feb. 6 about the water-food-energy nexus.
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Stop flushing money down the drain [Infographic]

Tue, Feb 05, 2013 2:46 PM

Here are some easy ways to save money in the bathroom by watching your water use.
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Marijuana consultant: A real 'green' job
Tue, Feb 05, 2013 10:43 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Now that the state of Washington has legalized marijuana for recreational use, it's looking for a few good marijuana consultants.
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