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Learn to be a day trader for just $40

Apr 11, 2012
A daily deal website offers a two-hour course to learn the mysteries of the markets.

Dinner at Warren Buffett's -- without Buffett

Apr 10, 2012
A dinner for 10 at Warren Buffett's childhood home is being auctioned off for charity. The catch: Buffett himself won't even be there.

The social networking deal

Apr 9, 2012
A quick look at the social media landscape, and not everyone is happy about the Facebook-Instagram deal.

The social networking deal

Apr 9, 2012
A quick look at the social media landscape, and not everyone is happy about the Facebook-Instagram deal.

Local 'News Mob' descends on Angels stadium

Apr 6, 2012
The Orange County Register plans to have at least 70 reporters covering the Angels season opener as the media and fan frenzy reaches a fever pitch.

Bankers jump on Super PAC bandwagon

Apr 5, 2012
Friends of Traditional Banking wants to target a few close Congressional elections rather than spreading their money around to a lot of politicians hoping they'll vote in their interests.

Waitress sues over $12,000 tip

Apr 4, 2012
She claims it was a tip; police are keeping the money as part of a drug investigation.

For public good, not for profit.

Head of the General Services Administration resigns

Apr 2, 2012
The Washington Post reports Martha Johnson has stepped down after she spent $835,000 on an employee training conference in Las Vegas.

Interesting finds from the 1940 census data

Apr 2, 2012
The Census Bureau released data from the 1940 census this morning, and there were a few cool then-and-now comparisons to make.