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		<title>A Surefire Way to Invest your Money without Taking Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last economic recession has left a mark on people’s mind. Even smart investors are now skeptical to invest in stocks, bonds and even mutual funds because of heart breaking experience during the economic depression. So they went back to traditional and safest way to invest their money: CD or Certificate of Deposit. Investors used [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRn4YYbryZ4dNtXGFkFN-T6ryCjESzok8h7A5HQLQhsUwjTeCTvI8sb6R2Q" align=right alt="" />The last economic recession has left a mark on people’s mind. Even smart investors are now skeptical to invest in stocks, bonds and even mutual funds because of heart breaking experience during the economic depression. So they went back to traditional and safest way to invest their money: CD or Certificate of Deposit. Investors used to ignore this because their money is not earning that much and there’s no thrill and frill, high and low that they could focus upon. Instead their money is safely parked inside the bank. But the question now is, why do a lot of people opt for this than anything else? Well, we can easily assume that smart investors are just being smart. Most of them just look around for <a href="http://www.businesspundit.com/cd-rates/">high paying CD rates</a> and invest lots and lots of money on them to earn big.</p>
<p>This is the easiest and the most profound way to invest especially for beginners. There is no risk of loss, you can earn competitive rates and they take none of your time. You just simply let your money earn for you. And there is very low to no risk involved because your money will be insured by the government.  But you have to look for FDIC banks because these banks are Federal government insured. </p>
<p>To earn more money, you might want to consider looking for banks that pay <a href="http://cdrates.bankaholic.com/">high CD interest rates</a> to maximize your money’s value. You can compare rates from one bank to another, sometimes you have to talk to the manager and give them an idea about just how much you’re willing to invest. They could give in to your asking rate as long as you promise them to not withdraw your money for a long time frame. </p>
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		<title>The Best and Worst Time to Use a Debit Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 05:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A debit card is highly recommended by finance experts for a lot of reasons. For one, a debit card is great for cashless and convenient transactions even if you have a bad credit rating. It can also help you reduce and control credit card spending. Lastly, using a debit card is cheaper than a credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A debit card is highly recommended by finance experts for a lot of reasons. For one, a debit card is great for cashless and convenient transactions even if you have a bad credit rating. It can also help you reduce and control credit card spending. Lastly, using a debit card is cheaper than a credit card because there is no interest rate to worry about. </p>
<p>These advantages could be the reason why in most parts of the world, the use of debit cards is continuously increasing and giving people more freedom to make purchases without having to use cash.</p>
<p><a href=" "><img src="http://www.capitalistbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Capitalistbanter-Debit-Card.jpg" width="300" height="250"></a></p>
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<p>Owning a <a href="https://www.aurorabankfsb.com/articles/banking-articles/benefits-checking-account-debit-card">checking account debit card</a> is generally beneficial. But when and where? </p>
<p>Here are the BEST times to use a debit card:</p>
<p><strong>When you can’t fully pay the credit card balance on time.</strong> It’s always tempting not to pay the credit card balance at all. But if you won’t settle it, you’ll suffer a negative record for a long time. Better play it safe and use a debit card. This won’t have a balance that you have to pay and will not accrue interest like a credit card does. </p>
<p><strong>When you spend more than you earn.</strong> It’s a golden rule—never spend more than you earn. With a credit card, you are spending the money that is not yours yet. With a debit card, you are spending only the money that you already have. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, here are the WORST times to use a debit card:</p>
<p><strong>When your account is low on funds.</strong> Payment from a debit card is instantly released and you must have the funds available in your account. If you do not then the transaction will be denied, this can be frustrating when you urgently need to buy something. If you have an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overdraft">overdraft </a> then the transaction will be processed but then there may be other charges from your bank.</p>
<p><strong>When you are afraid of liabilities due to fraudulent purchases online.</strong> You will pay for fraudulent purchases made with your debit card unless you have notified the bank within two days that the card or its number has been stolen. With a credit card, you are not liable on purchases that were proven fraudulent. </p>
<p>Credit cards may still be the best cash-less way to purchase and pay bills for some people, but in these hard economic times where people are afraid of getting further into debt they are not the best option. Overall using a debit card and only spending what you have available is the smarter option.</p>
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		<title>The Simplest and Safest Investment Strategy for Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 08:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investing your hard-earned money is risky. But it doesn’t have to be a losing game. It can be a winning game as long as you play it wisely to your advantage. Start your investment career on the simplest and safest method there is—certificate of deposit. Certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings certificate that entitles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Investing your hard-earned money is risky. But it doesn’t have to be a losing game. It can be a winning game as long as you play it wisely to your advantage. Start your investment career on the simplest and safest method there is—certificate of deposit. </p>
<p>Certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings certificate that entitles the bearer to receive interest once the account matures. It’s called simply by some as time deposit because the money has to stay with the bank for a certain period, typically one month to up to 10 years, before it can earn interest. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.capitalistbanter.com/2011/05/investing/the-simplest-and-safest-investment-strategy-for-beginners"><img src="http://www.capitalistbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Business-Pundit.jpg" width="300" height="250"></a></p>
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<p>The interest rate varies depending on the bank, principal, and term. Usually, the interest rate is higher with a less stable bank, larger principal and longer term. </p>
<p>The principal has to stay with the bank until it matures. Otherwise, the bearer will not earn the interest and will be penalized. </p>
<p>CD is simple to understand yet only a few use it effectively. </p>
<p>Most would invest more than a hundred thousand for a 10-year term in the hope of earning the highest CD rate. This strategy is only advisable if you have enough money allotted for emergencies. </p>
<p>Other investors would put their money on separate CDs with varying terms. So instead of investing it all at once, a $100,000 can be divided into three. One can be invested on a one-month term, another for a three-month term, and the last for a six-month term. </p>
<p>If the CDs mature and you don’t need them yet, then you can continue on investing. The one-month-term CD can be invested up to after the six-month term expires, the three-month-term CD can be invested after the new CD expires, and so on. The goal here is to earn as much money as possible. </p>
<p>Another trick to earn more money is to compare CD rates from different banks and make sure you get the best deal. For detailed information about finding the best CD rates available on the Internet, visit <a href="http://www.businesspundit.com/cd-rates/">this guide</a> from the website BusinessPundit.</p>
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		<title>Surprising Ways To Keep Yourself Super Smart</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surprising Ways to Keep Yourself Super Smart Only one thing is wanted during college—to learn. Unfortunately, the best books, latest gadgets, or the best professors will never help you learn better if your brain hasn’t reached its full or “super smart” potential. Luckily, being super smart is learned, not in-born, through some ways. Just a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Surprising Ways to Keep Yourself Super Smart</strong></p>
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<p>Only one thing is wanted during college—to learn. Unfortunately, the best books, latest gadgets, or the best professors will never help you learn better if your brain hasn’t reached its full or “super smart” potential.</p>
<p>Luckily, being super smart is learned, not in-born, through some ways. Just a word of caution: Some of these ways are pretty boring so you’ll have to bear with them if you want to be good enough for the <a href="http://www.superscholar.org/highest-paying-jobs/">highest paying jobs</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Lessen entertainment.</strong> You don’t have to totally get rid of TV, video games, and movies. Only have them in moderation. In excess, these activities will slow down brain waves resulting to inability to concentrate and development of impulsive behavior. So, no more WoW or Glee for now.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t watch porn, even if you’re 18.</strong> More than 28,000 people are watching Internet porn every second. Watching porn excessively supplies the brain with neurochemicals that create that pleasurable, exciting, and focused feeling. Be warned: Obsessing over Maria Ozawa will soon be more pleasurable than interpreting Shakespeare sonnets.</p>
<p><strong>No more drinking games.</strong> More than 70% of college students drink alcohol at least three times a week. Alcoholic beverages, especially beer, are already staples of college life. But excessive drinking destroys the brain leading to permanent damage. It will be like getting drunk or having a hang over forever.</p>
<p><strong>Live like the pre-technology age.</strong> Excessive exposure to technology has dramatically changed the way we socialize and learn. Most college students spend beyond eight hours using the Internet, phone, and other gadgets. Among their negative effects are false intimacy and attention problems. You can’t get rid of technology but you can lessen exposure. Live like there is no technology at least when doing your research or spending time with friends and you’ll be saving your brain.</p>
<p>This list explains why only nerds can do the ways above. Well, if you’re targeting one of the <a href="http://www.superscholar.org/">highest paying jobs</a> on the planet, then you have to be a nerd and live with that.</p>
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		<title>WEBSITE HOSTING</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Website hosting, a very common feature in the world of web technology today, briefly refers to the presentation of the respective websites of certain concerned individuals as well as various business enterprises, by means of which the respective websites are made available to the World Wide Web. In general, the web hosts act as servers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSd_VGaNXq6eS4PlEJGKCWJJaH_6cpsog_DOUmERF_K7wHsDxl3wg" align=right alt="" />Website hosting, a very common feature in the world of web technology today, briefly refers to the presentation of the respective websites of certain concerned individuals as well as various business enterprises, by means of which the respective websites are made available to the World Wide Web. In general, the web hosts act as servers that provide internet connectivity for the respective websites, as well as for the purpose of promoting and advertising them in front of the world market. <a href="http://webhostingcase.com/">Cheap website hosting</a> is a prominent feature in the modern generation, acting as a cost effective measure for all those websites which urgently need to be branded or promoted for certain specific purposes. Web hosting, with its wide range of scope, is becoming more a necessity than a luxury. The basic requirement is a web page, where uploading of files can be done.</p>
<p>The internet service providers generally offer free service to the required customers in this regard. Personal web hosting is regarded as a form of <a href="http://webhostingcase.com/">cheap website hosting</a>. Business websites are generally hosted at a certain expense, which can be high or low, depending upon whether the customer requires cheap website hosting, or expensive web hosting.</p>
<p>Personal web hosting requires only a single page hosting, whereas on the other hand, website hosting for the intellectual business websites prefer the creation of a database, which stores data in the form of several files, and requires the use of several application development software.</p>
<p>In the end, I would rather like to conclude by saying that in order to make a website popular today, web hosting always steps in to provide an indispensable service in this regard. But, I would suggest that it should be cheap website hosting, for your own personal gains.</p>
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		<title>Web hosting technologies for video streaming</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Web hosting has made it possible for anyone from anywhere in the world to host their own designed websites on the server that they provide for exchange of a small amount of money and hence make these websites accessible worldwide through World Wide Web. It is because of the advancement of such technologies that such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTlFuVws9XbxLjMta3-fTncCAASxsVloa5x8oRBHbWXBoKKdQuf" align=right alt="" />Web hosting has made it possible for anyone from anywhere in the world to host their own designed websites on the server that they provide for exchange of a small amount of money and hence make these websites accessible worldwide through World Wide Web. It is because of the advancement of such technologies that such services have become so popular in the recent times.</p>
<p>Many websites on the net allow you to share videos as well as download them free. You can also upload your own video free at all these websites and make it accessible for any person sitting in any corner of the world. All this is possible because of web hosting of such sites that makes it accessible over the World Wide Web.</p>
<p>Now through live streaming and video uploads you can share your video in the matter of a few seconds and all you need to have for that is a simple internet connection. You can also make your own website where you can upload videos but when you go for hosting such a site on the internet then you should at first read <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">web hosting reviews</a> on various sites in order to determine which service will be best for you. Setting up a website for uploading videos needs a web hosting service with relatively large bandwidth and storage space and hence you must decide which web hosting service is best for you. <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">Web hosting reviews</a> available on the net are generally impartial and you may rely on them for taking your decision.</p>
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		<title>Technology and web hosting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s world of technology, webhosting is the buzzword. It is difficult to imagine one’s life without the intervention of technology. It is no longer a marathon of lines of code written for a program to run and limited to some technology geeks. It wide and open to anyone and every irrespective of the domain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSYmsQoPDZZ12GfY8TgWkGLZ-o1L30gqAiQQYp4j2x6QWCZhkAA_w" align=right alt="" />In today’s world of technology, <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com/">webhosting</a> is the buzzword. It is difficult to imagine one’s life without the intervention of technology. It is no longer a marathon of lines of code written for a program to run and limited to some technology geeks. It wide and open to anyone and every irrespective of the domain they belong to.</p>
<p>It has got more to do with simplifying the tasks and facilitate quick turnaround. Gone are the days when someone would scribble some lines on a paper and expect delivery in five days of time and wait for another five days to receive a response. Thanks to technology, the message reaches across in a matter of seconds. </p>
<p>Messages are just an example.<br />
From the time, we wake up until we go to bed and beyond it is technology that accompanies us in varied forms. The advents of technology are not limited office alone, they have entered our kitchen and bedrooms as well including but not limited to simple machines such as coffee makers in the morning to laptops during office hours and air conditioners while we are fast asleep or at office. Thanks to technology that makes one no more limited by the time zone differences to move ahead with ideas and programs or be able to talk and see their near and dear ones while not being near to them physically.</p>
<p>Today, technologies discovered largely determine the positioning of a nation in the world map.<br />
The more the advancements in technology, the more we are expecting from it. Gone are the days when one had to spend a fortune to think of webhosting. Wait no further, cheap websites are now available at the click of the button and voila! </p>
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		<title>From the Archives: From Drugged Art, Pillow Fights, Toothpaste Theft and an Almost Fatal Proposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Arizona, not that customs officials didn&#8217;t appreciate art but the find they got was truly one to behold, 90 pounds of marijuana stuffed into the frames of several paintings that was supposed to be smuggled into the US. The daring ploy to smuggle the drugs almost succeeded till a nosy dog put his nose [...]]]></description>
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From Arizona,  not that customs officials didn&#8217;t appreciate art but the find they got was truly one to behold, 90 pounds of marijuana stuffed into the frames of several paintings that was supposed to be smuggled into the US. The daring ploy to smuggle the drugs almost succeeded till a nosy dog put his nose on something within the designated art that was enough cause for further examination and viola, x-ray reveals the marijuana leaves contained within the frames, sending the man into custody wasting seemingly very good art and very good frames. Just goes to show you that the need for cash makes people do stupid things.<br />
<span id="more-778"></span>Still in the US, Detroit police was called to a scene that would have been one to see indeed, an organized pillow fight that was to be held at the campus Maritus Park which they promptly halted, to the dismay of the organizers who questioned the legalities of owning the popular bedtime piece. Their remark, it wasn&#8217;t actually the fight they were afraid of or anybody getting hurt, but the <a href="http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/dpg_Detroit_Police_Halt_Pillow_Fight_SAB_040520092389664">millions of feathers</a> that the city would have to deal with!<br />
From Germany this time, GOD knows how clean and healthy teeth is something to smile about, right? Not this time, for police are after a man who had an unusually plump jacket. When questioned, he hit the poor woman at the store and <a href="http://bigblog.com/quirky/thief-nabbed-with-68-tubes-of-toothpaste-1904730368.html">68 tubes of the teeth cleaning agent</a> was sent all over the place. The police only had this to say, &#8220;Maybe he had a lot of bad teeth?!?&#8221; (well enough for a couple of years savings on those pearly whites). Lastly, from the ever busy city that is New York, a man who was to propose to his future wife almost turned into tragedy when the darned <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_fe_st/odd_ring_fumble;_ylt=AtptsOzfmCVHwvXTFdtm31HtiBIF">ring fell off the walkway</a> of the  Brooklyn Bridge, ending on the roadway, prompting the police to send in units to halt traffic and to just let the guy get on with the business of his proposal after finding his way through the metal work. (call it lucky, or it might be a very very expensive ring!&#8217;</p>
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		<title>Mine them Sewers!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s what people in Japan are doing, extracting gold from sewer drains that can rival the productivity of most gold mines out there. It used to be despised but the Japanese have again turned smelly gunk into gold of all materials. One of the most expensive commodities on the market, it is mined using million [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-720" title="gold" src="http://www.capitalistbanter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gold.jpg" alt="gold" width="128" height="80" />That&#8217;s what people in Japan are doing, extracting gold from sewer drains that can rival the productivity of most <strong><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_mining">gold mines</a></em></strong> out there. It used to be despised but the <strong><em><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100131849">Japanese</a></em></strong> have again turned smelly gunk into gold of all materials. One of the most expensive commodities on the market, it is mined using million dollar machines in concentrations that gets you something like a few grams per ton of rock. Some of the biggest industrial mines obtain it chemically due to microscopic proportions making it quite a huge endeavor indeed. Location is the key and they have isolated areas that are near metal processing facilities that manufacture electronics and do plating jobs.<br />
If I remember it right, they also extracted precious metals from muffler recycling plants where they dismantle old car mufflers extracting gold, silver, platinum and several other metals. Gold being a very expensive metal is priced at $900+ per ounce and since most major gold mines have exhausted resources, prices are going up and down at an hourly rate. Imagine having gold in your drains and old mufflers, now that&#8217;s an idea these people are good at. The Japanese have been known for their technology and unending need for innovation. From chopstick mounted fans to cool your noodles, to automated toilets that wash and heat your behind, they make them all.<br />
Just wondering, if they happen to recover gold from sewers near industrial facilities, aren&#8217;t these plants dumping waste water into the drains? Naaah, they are known for their strict obedience to laws and knowing their pride in honor lessens my fears. Just what will they think of next, only they can answer that(hopefully it can extract the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to heal the planet).</p>
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		<title>Coffee &#8211; Signs of the Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need to know that the economy is doing bad.. really bad? Well get this budding entrepreneur who found a very innovative way to sell of all things, coffee. Take a drive last year into the business district and you&#8217;ll surely see coffee shops at every street corner. Now that the recession&#8217;s here, many have closed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need to know that the economy is doing bad.. really bad? Well get this budding entrepreneur who found a very innovative way to sell of all things, coffee. Take a drive last year into the business district and you&#8217;ll surely see coffee shops at every street corner. Now that the recession&#8217;s here, many have closed shop or trimmed branches for they just had to. Major brands have first been beaten by unknown brands that not only taste better but cost less. Now this guy opens his coffee shop, gets a couple of servers and in comes customers in groves, he earns a lot of money but ends up in <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/24/grand-view-topless-coffee_n_169670.html">controversy</a>. The coffee shop has this posted outside : </p>
<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;Over 18 Only.&#8221;</strong> another sign says, <strong>&#8220;No cameras, No touching, CASH Only.&#8221;</strong></p></blockquote>
<p><span id="more-724"></span>Now back to the best way to sell coffee, guessed his <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooters-style-coffee-topless-cafe-opens-in-maine">gimmick</a>, they serve it in the nude! In the nude, COFFEE?!!. You know what&#8217;s weird? The coffee shop owner says there&#8217;s no shortage of applicants for the job, men and women. Now that&#8217;s sign the recession is hitting hard enough to get you to take your shirt off. Imagine ordering your morning espresso, served by a nude waitress(arghhhhh&#8230;.. My aching Heart&#8230;&#8230;.), bring those Nitroglycerin Tablets, you&#8217;ll need it if you&#8230;.. drink too much coffee on an empty stomach with a heart condition.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve gotta&#8217; give this guy a credit for his method of selling something that has become so ordinary and boring and kicking a lot of life back into it in his little shop. Now the concept isn&#8217;t totally <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpaxDx8TJKA&#038;eurl=http://www.trendhunter.com/embed-templates/video-468/KpaxDx8TJKA&#038;feature=player_embedded">new</a> with other, less baring ideas having the same themes out there. Now that&#8217;s business innovation/creativity at it&#8217;s best. </p>
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