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Bailed out banks continue to live it up
in Sox First, on October 21, 2009
...h, the US banks were wallowing in US government bailout but at the same time, they were handing out perks to their executives that had taken them to the brink of disaster. While 8 million jobs have be...
Linux Foundation Adds Membership Perks
in HackITLinux, on October 16, 2009
The Linux Foundation has introduced a number of new benefits for individual members , including discounted hardware pricing (up to 40 percent off) from Dell , HP and Lenovo , and the ability to lock in a permanent @linux.com email address.
"Users can now pay a flat one-time fee...
Athena Sofa Makes Sleeping Alone Worth It
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 18, 2009
...imedia PC Couch is nicer than my office and my bedroom put together.
Among the Athena Couches many perks is an iPod dock, iPhone dock, surround sound speakers, an 8 inch sub-woofer, and two multimedi...
Verbatim Launches InSight Portable USB Hard Drives
in On Storage, on September 1, 2009
...torage capacity and read/write speeds," writes CDFreaks' Jared Newman . "Some of the perks we've seen lately include extreme durability, automatic backup and media center functions....
What economy? CEO private jets take off
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
...g 300,000, as reported by Bloomberg , it's heartening to see some things don't change. Pay perks for chief executive officers, despite their abysmal performance, are soaring with reports th...
Free “Digital Camera World” And Other eBooks
in Digital Shot, on May 4, 2009
...ee.
For me the free way is fast enough. If you at least register with the site you get some useful perks so do that and just let the eBooks download in the background while you multi-task.
This link...
Behind the $1 salary
in Sox First, on December 5, 2008
...ic Radio , the only thing it does is change a guaranteed payment. They still get lots of money from perks, bonuses, restricted stocks and stock options. And as this report points out, many executive...
Nokia's New E63 Means Business
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on November 12, 2008
...hone, the E63, appears to target the business segment of the mobile phone industry with just enough perks to interest non-business types alike. This new converged device can switch modes via the press...
Las Vegas Slot Clubs Update
in Play Las Vegas, on August 25, 2008
...;t any good reasons not to join these clubs because without a membership you lose out on any comps, perks, special deals and offers available exclusively to club members.
There really isn't a dow...
Are free tour perks really free?
in Wandalust, on August 18, 2008
...ing Scottish my ears pricked up when a press release entitled, "UK Travellers Receive New Free Perks in Italy" arrived in my inbox. On closer inspection the free perks offered by Italian Co...
Millenials again
in The CIO Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...f us Gen X "slackers" had no effect on corporate America, then what's up with all the perks and benefits which are now de rigeur even in non-tech workplaces? Did corporations just start ...
Las Vegas' Loss Could Be Caesars Windsor's Gain
in The Gambling Weblog, on June 18, 2008
... all businesses, including casinos, will start competing for customers by offering better deals and perks; so keep your eyes peeled for bargains.
Have fun and good luck!
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Save $100 on Northwest Airlines World Vacations
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 24, 2008
...Vegas, New York, Asia? How does a $100 discount sound? Northwest Airlines is offering their World Perks members 100 dollars off any vacation booked between April 24 through December 31, 2008. Even b...
Southern Native American Casino Update
in The Gambling Weblog, on April 8, 2008
...on among the Native American casinos is good news for the gambler as it is certain to bring about perks and special deals.
Source:www.members.aol.com
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A Few Great Reasons to Fly Private
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 31, 2008
With rising airlines fares and troubles at airports, you may wonder why fly at all? However, if you have a few dollars to spare, consider flying private. An interesting article on Forbes , lists eight reasons travelers need to fly private. Surprising, according to the General Aviation Manufactur...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 29
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 12, 2008
...rnings had declined by 20% during the ten-year period.
Also this:
Huge severance payments, lavish perks and outsized payments for ho-hum performance often occur because comp committees have become s...
Make Sure You Play At The Best Online Poker Room
in The Gambling Weblog, on February 22, 2008
...yer feels comfortable.
After you develop a short list you should check out the various options and perks available to see if the casino has the kind of " atmosphere " you prefer.
Here...
Bodoglife.com "Send A Blogger to the WSOP" Series Starts Tonight
in Internet Poker, on February 5, 2008
... Being a poker blogger has its perks. Beautiful women drop me their phone numbers at the mere mention of my website at bars. High roller comps at all the major Las Vegas casinos, deep sea seaweed ...
Social Networking: A Small World
in Cool Picking, on January 21, 2008
...the ultra-exclusive online, too? Try to get your way into A Small World , a members-only site with perks around every bend. With just 270,000 members, this site grants invitation privileges to just a...
Headlines and CEO pay
in Sox First, on December 12, 2007
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The media spends a lot of time bagging CEOs for outrageous salaries and perks. But a recent study suggests the media might be just as much to blame. The study by University of Colorado researc...
Why You Can't Just Pay What Stuff Costs on XBL
in XboxSpace, on December 12, 2007
...nge that." Transaction fees might be the "core reason" but there are plenty of other perks Microsoft gets with the Points plan. Like, say, how unused points are basically an interest-fr...
Atlantic City Casino Bus Trip Ridership Down
in The Gambling Weblog, on December 6, 2007
...atlantic city casinos thoroughly before embarking on a trip to see who's offering the best perks.
And, if you are a bus rider make sure you compare the tour bus deals as well.
Have fun and ...
JetBlue To Sell Tickets on Online Travel Agencies
in The Aviation Weblog, on November 27, 2007
..., Profile, Research).
Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
JetBlue, which offers perks such as leather seats and live in-flight television, has grown into the eighth-largest U.S. ca...
Bank of America's Golden Handcuffs
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 18, 2007
...employees, golden handcuffs may mean stock options that vest only after a certain period of time or perks that don't kick in until you've been employed for a certain period, or maybe just a ki...
NFL QB's Going Down Left and Right
in End Zone Buzz, on October 10, 2007
...y sense of the word. Playing the position, and playing it well means money, fame and numerous other perks.
But it can also be a risky proposition. Because the position necessitates a QB look down-fi...
World Blogger Championship set at PokerStars.com
in Internet Poker, on October 6, 2007
... Ah, the perks of being a poker blogger. The bricks of cash being thrown at us from blue chip corporations to mention their products in our daily musings help satisfy the lifestyle of top shelf liqu...
Part-time Bootstrapper: Rules of the road
in BootStrapMe, on September 15, 2007
...anyone knowing.
7. Let your boss invest in your business. Take trainings, seminars or any other perks your boss is willing to pay for especially if they lead to certifications you can also use in ...
Hedge fund bonanza
in Sox First, on August 31, 2007
...tives made 364 times the pay of the average American worker, averaging about $10.8 million. Average perks came out to $438,342....
Beam Me Up, Scotty
in On Storage, on August 15, 2007
...software vendors ready to play nice? In his article on Byte and Switch , Steven Hill addresses the perks and challenges of going it virtually. Is the world ready for the final frontier of storage vir...
Spoiled Rotten
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 3, 2007
...y this week in which he commented about how much touring pros take for granted when it comes to the perks of the job.
Rubenstein writes of the charter jet that the Royal canadian golf association ...
Notes from the Open
in Eagle Par Birdie, on July 26, 2007
...s put in some extra hours and the afternoon players got ready for their opening rounds.
Kiwi Craig Perks, who won the Players Championship in 2002 hasn't done a thing since.
This year, he has pl...
Lower Hudson Online Looking for Telecommuters to Interview
in Home Based Business, on July 15, 2007
...le culture behind. We want to know how it's working for you and your employer - and whether the perks make up for the challenges. Contact reporter Julie Moran Alterio at jalterio@lohud.com or ...
Black years in jail
in Sox First, on July 14, 2007
...rious charge of racketeering. He also was acquitted of fleecing Hollinger shareholders through such perks as taking the corporate jet on a two-week vacation to the island of Bora Bora. His lawyer Edwa...
We Test Subaru's "Station Wagon on Stilts"
in Classical Drives, on July 2, 2007
...eek. As an automobile journalist still active in testing and reviewing new cars it's one of the perks of the job. But Subaru is kind enough to drop and retrieve the test car at a parking lot adjac...
DESPITE IRS CRACKDOWN CELEBRITIES GET GOODIE BAGS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on June 28, 2007
... and reminded cash-strapped celebrities that federal tax was due on the value of these ostentatious perks.
Goodie bags are usually trotted out for awards shows such as The Oscars, The Emmys, and The...
Executive perks: suite life for jet-set CEOs
in Sox First, on June 22, 2007
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With new proxy rules requiring companies to reveal perks of $10,000 or more apiece - the old rules limited such disclosures to those valued above $50,000 - the revelations of who's getting wha...
LAS VEGAS CONTINUES GROWING
in Play Las Vegas, on June 8, 2007
...e already under construction.
This is good news for the gambler because new casinos mean increased perks and better odds, at least until the property is well established, and it caused existing casin...
Green Tea and Weight Loss
in Well Woman Blog, on May 26, 2007
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I can't help but agree with That's Fit.com:
Whether you buy in to the green tea health perks or not why, oh why would we need it in a patch form? Weight loss is a terribly hard thing to d...
Earn Money With Social Networking
in The Social Networking Weblog, on May 11, 2007
...f giving it all to the social networking service and letting them keep it.
Get all the same perks you get with your other social networking sites too. They offer blogs, forums, friends, groups...
Exercise and Acupuncture Relieve Women of Pregnancy-related Pains
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 7, 2007
...d the back pains, I wouldn't want to get pregnant ever again. But then again, pregnancy has its perks, like holding your baby for the first time after giving birth. But that is another story...
G...
Duel in the desert: Sahara lawsuits
in Sox First, on May 7, 2007
...ew McConaughey getting an $8-million actor's fee, $833,923 in what the budget called "star perks', his company getting paid $250,000 for his role as an executive producer plus bonuses and...
Your Credit Card Concierge
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 3, 2007
... fee. In general, cards that have a fee attached are geared toward the frequent traveler, and their perks include faster accumulation of frequent flyer miles or free companion tickets when you ...
Google Can't Buy Loyalty
in The Search Engine Weblog, on May 1, 2007
...in as precious talent leaves its Sanctuary . Others are saying they would stay because of the perks. Lise Buyer, a corporate strategist, said that reports of a "brain drain" as staff c...
Google's Biodiesel Buses Pamper Employees
in The Search Engine Weblog, on March 11, 2007
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Google is pampering its employees with lots of perks. Free chef-prepared food, haircuts , a volleyball court, 2 lap pools, a climbing wall, on-site car washes, oil changes, and free doctor c...
Former Senator D'Amato Offically Joins PPA
in Internet Poker, on March 7, 2007
...t Mr. D'Amato, long known for his connections to Washington insiders and his ability to deliver perks to his constituents and interest groups, can help them overturn a new federal ban on Internet ...
Home Biz Idea of the Week: Home Based Travel Agent (Part I)
in Home Based Business, on February 6, 2007
...to keep them abreast with the current trend in get-away packages and modes of promotion.
4. Travel perks. As one of their benefits, representatives get to enjoy traveling perks and certain discounts ...
Quality of Indian IT Resources - Is there an Issue?
in The CIO Weblog, on January 31, 2007
... having a hard time attracting top talent to their companies. How can a small company match all the perks and resort-style living offered by big companies anyway? 2. The big companies are able to attr...
BestlineSports Acquires Leading Horse Racing Site Exactabet
in The Gambling Weblog, on January 23, 2007
...ry at a time when the industry needs it most, enabling BestlineSports customers to enjoy all of the perks that Exactabet had including the highest rebates and most tracks offered in the industr...
Other Voices: Links for 12/8/06
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on December 8, 2006
... a warm beach location in December, it seems Heavenly anyway.
And then there are the little perks. At some of the companies I've worked for, some downtime is built into the conference, and...
Celebrating World Diabetes Day
in Daily Diabetic, on November 14, 2006
...alth and happiness lie in the way you look at things:
It helps to know diabetes actually has some perks. "I'm on the healthiest diet that most people should be on," said Carol Marks, 6...
Accounting generation gap
in Sox First, on November 1, 2006
...US study has found that young CPAs say the firms are not delivering in the areas of compensation, perks and infrastructure. And with the younger ones being in so much demand, these alleged shortcomi...
Work Life Balance What's That? Part 4 Family Priorities
in Small Business Unplugged, on October 27, 2006
...because I have been so focused on my work that I also stopped communicating with them.
One of the perks of being self-employed is being able to take breaks during the week. I have found that taking ...
3 Home Business Ideas for Teens
in Home Based Business, on October 25, 2006
...re getting hyped up with the idea of building their own businesses at home because of the different perks that these ventures give and the fun that they have in developing them.
Parents should be at ...
Basic Home Based Business Legalities
in Home Based Business, on October 25, 2006
...you can't even start because of all the legalities.
And hey, don't forget about the legal perks of putting up a home business .
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Does Spamming Pay?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 11, 2006
... you can join the Spam Fan Club, i.e., the Hormel Spam Spiced Ham Fan Club. I have no idea what the perks are to being in such a club.
Anyway, I have a new, persistent comment spammer that has been a...
5-star holidays for 3-star prices
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 30, 2006
...k Early or Book Late
Time Travel Carefully
Compare Countries
Look Twice at Pricing
Seek out Perks
... and Free Nights
Share in the Experience
Fly in Luxury - Cheaply
Upgrade Selectivel...
Seeing a Dolce & Gabbana RAZR in Person
in The Smart PDA, on September 26, 2006
... Mobbed . He's no gadget-freak, but I guess hosting a show sponsored by motorola comes with perks. The manufacturer gave him a Dolce & Gabbana Limited Edition RAZR V3i , which features a ...
The Relationship Between the Casino and its Whales
in The Gambling Weblog, on August 10, 2006
...d on the spin of the wheel. In casino-speak, these whales are subject to full-on celebrity status - perks include penthouse suites, private jets at your Beck and call, the best show tickets and...
Wine Investing
in Celebrate Wine, on August 6, 2006
...For those who have seriously thought of using your interest in wine as an avenue for some financial perks, you might find this article Market Watch interesting:
The Internet has yanked the cork o...
What You Can Learn (or Ridicule) from the Best Penny Pinchers
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on August 3, 2006
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Reusing swim diapers was a little gross, sitting through timeshare presentations for free vacation perks was a little too much pain for me. I actually thought the winner should have been the one that...
Pallavi Dudeja Foley
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 2, 2006
...elry art (see descriptions below) and even models some of the pieces. I guess that's one of the perks about being a woman who also makes jewelry.
Her designs have won numerous awards, and you can...
Carnival of Business
in Bizinformer, on July 31, 2006
...perty Blog .
Tracy Coenen presents Public companies required to report more details on pay and perks posted at Sequence Inc. .
Trent presents All CSG Systems Go posted at Stock Market Beat ....
45 bootstrap ideas from Inc.com (Part 2)
in BootStrapMe, on July 18, 2006
... afford, stratospheric salaries . Inc.com suggests:
• Be flexible
• Share the perks
• Offer advancement opportunities
• Piggyback on training
• Build employee commitment
When i...
Sponsored Post: BoonEx Group Launches 'Predators Unleashed' Software Series
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2006
...st-have for serious users of Dolphin community software. Anyone can join BoonEx Club now. All these perks are 100% free.
3. Ray Web Multimedia Software Userplane Alternative. The Ray audio/video in...
Wine School
in Celebrate Wine, on May 25, 2006
...brokerage firms, law offices and banks. Wine instruction shows up as part of mentoring programs, as perks or even as recruitment incentives.
"I would put it in the same category as helping peop...
Three Days and Already a Cynic?
in carzz.org, on January 18, 2006
...thy? Ha!
Today is my third visit to the site. I'm now on stage where the action is, one of the perks of this job. You may even see me on the Speed Channel if you squint hard enough. But reality...
Coke and severance pay: the beginning of a trend?
in Sox First, on December 28, 2005
...nt of America's largest companies are giving their top executives to pay taxes due on corporate perks such as luxury cars and even on capital gains? If you have never heard of that, here's why...
VW King Kong Edition Misses Big Opportunity in US
in carzz.org, on December 12, 2005
...en the Touareg gets closer our Gorilla hero becomes confused, then fascinated. The terrified damsel perks up at the sight of such a handsome rescuer. Kong, captivated by the vehicle, apparently pays n...
mTOR Inhibitor Designated as Orphan Drug
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 23, 2005
...ue and bone sarcomas.
Designated as an "orphan drug", it will enjoy the following perks:
funding for certain clinical studies
study-design assistance
waiver of Prescription Dr...
Luxurious waiting rooms
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 8, 2005
...expansions and renovations. Most upgrades are incorporated into work already under way. Many of the perks, such as artwork and fancy waiting areas, are paid for through donations, not hospital budgets...
