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How Manhattan's Queen Of Facials Rebranded, Tripled Business, And Launched A Skincare Line

New York celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas, realizing her own business was in need of a refresh, rebranded her salon--and subsequently tripled business, allowing for the launch of a luxury skincare line. As her before and after proves, branding--whether it's for tennis shoes or expensive eye cream--is never a luxury, but a necessity. READ»

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Pop Quiz: How Did a $12 Billion Search Engine Sell for $36 Million?

After being bought three times in ten years, Lycos is a shadow of its former self. Take our quiz and match the optimistic company statement to the purchase date.READ»

Six Viral Articles to Make You a Health Care Expert

Whether you think public-option health care is a panacea or a slippery slope, you can't deny that the issue has prompted plenty of dialogue (and, okay, invective.) Rather than keeping up on all the bloviating, here are six viral ...READ»

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What Gotham City Says About Us

Two polar ends of the glitzy blockbuster--Sex And The City and The Dark Knight--have been entrusted with quite a bit of cultural weight this summer. While one has been mocked for advocating materialism in the face of recession and the ...READ»