When Does a Protest Go Too Far?: The Protests over Wal-Marts in the District of Columbia...and Over the Protesters

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When do activists cross the line in protesting businesses? Consider this case coming out of the District of Columbia as protesters picket the house of �a local developer who wants to bring Wal-Marts to the DC area.

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Jetsetter.com CEO Drew Patterson on His New Travel Website for the Affluent, Upscale Market

Here's a story about a fast-growing company that is taking on what it perceives to be an underserved market niche - the affluent traveler. See this Fox Business News story on 

Jetsetter.com, in which CEO Drew Patterson explains how his site is changing the online travel site model. Watch below and comment here on the blog:

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College Students and Money Concerns: Suddenly, Cash is King Again!

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10 Most Bizarre Business Conventions in the World | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory

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Here's a great article from our friends at BSchool.com on the weirdest of all those many, many trade shows and conventions held around the globe. Read:

10 Most Bizarre Business Conventions in the World | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory

So, which one do you want to see the Exhibit Hall booths for??

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