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Madoff trustee now seeks $255 million from family

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Madoff trustee now seeks $255 million from family

(Reuters) – Members of Bernard Madoff’s family were hit with an expanded $ 255.3 million lawsuit, saying they should have caught the patriarch’s Ponzi scheme and must return the benefits to victims. The family defendants are Madoff’s brother Peter, who was the Madoff firm’s chief compliance officer; son Andrew, who was co-director of trading; [...]

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SEC starts probe of Chesapeake CEO’s well stakes

I have been an investor in Chesapeake Energy (CHK) for a number of years. Aubrey McClendon is the ultimate wildcat gambler. He gambles with his finances and with the company itself. However, the SEC may finally be saying “guys, come on.”. The shenanigans might just come to an end. This is the second major issue [...]

Entertainment, Featured News

Exclusive: Disney film studio chief Ross steps down

Another studio boss derailed by a tent pole gone very, very, very wrong. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rich Ross, chairman of Walt Disney Co’s movie studio, stepped down after a two-year stint that included the release of “John Carter,” one of the biggest flops in recent Hollywood history. Reuters: Top News

Featured News, Franchising

My Favorite Franchise Opportunites

Recently, CNBC did a story on the “Most Promising Franchise Opportunities.” available. Here are the rankings: 1. Senior Care 2. Employment Services 3. Restoration Services 4. Business Coaching 5. Frozen Yogurt 6. Education Services 7. Fitness 8. Hair Salons 9. Maid & Personal Services 10. Fast Food 11. Pet Services There are many opportunities within [...]

Featured News, Money, Technology

Google stock split helps Page, Brin maintain grip

Sergey Brin and Larry Page have found a way to retain voting control at a $200+ billion company while keeping the shareholders happy. Funny how huge profits will do that for a leader. Brin and Page have certainly earned the right to continue to lead this company. Not much good can come from a multi-layered [...]

Featured News, General Business, Money, Opinion

March Newsstand Issue of Fortune Magazine – Catherine Hooper

Posted on 20 March 2012

March Newsstand Issue of Fortune Magazine – Catherine Hooper Did you happen to read the March 19th, newsstand issue of Fortune magazine?? Fortune always has great articles. I really enjoy the magazine. One of my hobbies is small business and they seem to have a steady dose of small business type articles (Is it me [...] Continue Reading

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Entertainment, Featured News

Exclusive: Disney film studio chief Ross steps down

Posted on 20 April 2012

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Franchising, General Business

Illinois Business Law

Posted on 19 April 2012

Recently, I heard there is an Illinois business law that says you cannot have similar businesses within 4,000 feet of one another. As with anything, there are always 2 sides this issue. One one hand, I see how the state of Illinois wants to provide business owners with some level of competitive protection. If a [...] Continue Reading

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Entertainment, Trending

Holographic 2Pac (Live At Coachella)

Posted on 16 April 2012

Tupac Resurrected Source: www.thehighdefinite.com – Monday, April 16, 2012 A holographic version of the late great Lesane Parish Crooks showed up at Coachella last night to perform “Hail Mary” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” Via everywhere. | Dre and Snoop’s full set RSSMicro Search – Top News on RSS Feed Continue Reading

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