New Olive Planting Method Prompts California Oil Boom
news.yahoo.com — An oil boom is under way in California's agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession as old as civilization: olive production for the extra virgin market.... (Submitted by oteque) More…
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Google Bans Tooth Whiteners And Weight Loss Ads From Network
consumerist.com — The company has decided to live up to its "don't be evil" motto and ban advertisers who place ads that lead to sites peddling products like scammy free trials, get-rich-quick schemes, and malware. Previously, they would ban individual ads, but not advertisers. (Submitted by hdar3415) More…
"Sorry, No Mortgage": Experian Says You're Dead!
consumerist.com — Shortly after surviving the death of her husband and a life-threatening medical crisis, Ann Howe of Seattle decided to refinance her home mortgage. Everything went smoothly until the bank informed her that the refinance couldn't be completed because the credit bureau Experian was convinced that she was dead. (Submitted by Surferess) More…
12 Guerilla Marketing Stunts That Actually Worked
weburbanist.com — It doesn’t take much to get a reaction from people when it comes to guerrilla marketing.Cleverly placed prop-replicas from V For Vendetta caused thought-provoking pause in the step of passers-by, and coffee-giant Folgers had the bright idea to use a manhole in New York to remind city-goers just how good a steaming cup of coffee can look in the AM. (Submitted by gvoakes) More…
How This Kid Made $170 Million in Two Years
inc.com — Aaron Patzer launched Mint.com as a user-friendly alternative to Quicken and other personal-finance software out there. Little did he know that just two years later, Intuit, which makes Quicken, would fork over $170 million for his website. (Submitted by TalSiach) More…
The End of Credit Card Rip-offs?
mint.com — For many years, the credit card industry has resembled a modern day Wild Wild West. Unrestrained by regulatory discipline, American credit card companies have made life confusing (to say the least) for millions – often with no serious repercussions whatsoever. (Submitted by redsfaithful) More…
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