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Companies That Let You Work From Home
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7 Cool Companies That Let You Work From Home

If you're one of the hundreds of disgruntled Yahoo!
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If you're one of the hundreds of disgruntled Yahoo! workers that now have to show up at the office full-time after the company's new edict to cease work-from-home arrangements come June, you might be looking for a new job. Here are some firms that would give you the option of telecommuting:

  • Automattic: You've probably heard of this web developer if you blog. Automattic is the brains behind blogging platform WordPress that powers over millions of blogs. One of the most intriguing things about Automattic is that all of its employees work from home from all over the world. It currently has 12 open positions on their career site.
  • Cisco: According to a survey, 90 percent of employees at networking systems company Cisco are regular telecommuters. There are plenty of jobs available at Cisco as it is the largest networking firm in the world.
  • Intel: You will have lots of telecommuting opportunities at Intel. In fact, 80 percent of the semiconductor chip maker's workers are regular telecommuters. Its website even says it offers "compressed workweeks and alternate work schedules, telecommuting, and part-time and job share opportunities . . . " Look for an Intel position on its jobs page here.
  • Teach For America: One reason why the nonprofit Teach For America is regularly ranked as one of the happiest places to work is the flexible telecommuting work policy. As long as they get their work done, TFA employees are allowed to live anywhere and work from home although they are encouraged to spend time in classrooms. TFA is a huge organization with over 1,500 employees, so there are quite a number of job listings available.
  • Accenture: Accenture is another company with a high number of regular telecommuters — 81 percent. The consulting company's career perks page even specifies that employees will have the option of working from home. Check out its listings here.
  • GitHub: Code repository service GitHub, a firm with over 100 employees, embraces the work-from-anywhere philosophy. It currently has two openings, including a technical support rep position.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers: This professional services firm has a formal telecommuting policy of "routinely working from home three or more days per week" according to its page on the company's flexibility. See if there's a position for you here.

In addition to the companies mentioned above, AllThingsD found many tech giants are flexible with work-from-home arrangements, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Hewlett-Packard.

Lynsi Torres Facts
Money

Get to Know America's Youngest Female Billionaire

Bloomberg's Billionaires Index has been unearthing a lot of secretive wealthy people lately, including In-N-Out's 30-year-old president and owner, Lynsi Torres.
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Bloomberg's Billionaires Index has been unearthing a lot of secretive wealthy people lately, including In-N-Out's 30-year-old president and owner, Lynsi Torres. The burger chain, which has about 280 stores, is worth an estimated $1.1 billion. Here are some facts about Torres:

  • Torres currently has half ownership of the company, but will take full control when she turns 35.
  • Her grandparents, Harry and Esther Snyder, started the original In-N-Out hamburger stand in 1948.
  • She became the sole heir of the company after a series of family deaths. After her grandfather passed away, her Uncle Rich took over, but Rich died in a plane crash when he was 41. Torres's father then took over, but died from a prescription overdose in 1999 at age 49. Her grandmother then took over the chain and left Lynsi Torres as the sole heir to the burger chain.
  • Torres has very little management training and she doesn't have a college degree.
  • The burger chain heir has a love for drag racing and is currently married to a race-car driver, her third marriage so far.
  • She bought a house last year worth $17.4 million that comes with seven bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a pool, a tennis court, and more.

Source: Flickr User Jake Spurlock

Top Companies to Work For
Best of 2012

What Company Would You Most Want to Work For?

Chances are, we've all heard about companies with enviable perks, from free gourmet lunches to on-site doggie day care.
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Chances are, we've all heard about companies with enviable perks, from free gourmet lunches to on-site doggie day care. Or sometimes it's as simple as impressive benefits, a fun environment, and great pay.

We've pulled names ranging from start-ups to more established organizations that have made various lists in the past year as some of the top employers in the country. Now it's your turn to weigh in!

Hottest IPO of 2012
Best of 2012

Which 2012 IPO Did You Want to Invest In?

Every time a well-known company plans to sell its shares to the public a.k.a.
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Every time a well-known company plans to sell its shares to the public a.k.a. IPO, it always generates an enormous buzz in the media. After all, everyone wants to cash in.

But as we all know, the hottest IPO doesn't always mean the best investment. Despite all the estimates of Facebook IPO-ing at $104 billion, the social media company raised $16 billion, which is still a hefty amount considering that it is the biggest tech IPO and the third largest in US history. Keeping in mind that popular IPOs can sometimes mean overhyped — is there a company that went public in 2012 that you would want to invest in?

Companies That Went Bankrupt in 2012
Best of 2012

What Was the Saddest Bankruptcy of the Year?

It's always sad to see a company we love go bankrupt, especially if it means goodbye.
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It's always sad to see a company we love go bankrupt, especially if it means goodbye. However, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy doesn't always mean that you're never going to see the entity again — it actually depends on the type of bankruptcy it's filing for. Many companies rebound after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which just means they need a little time off for some financial reorganization. A Chapter 7 filing is the one we should all be mournful for; it's the final nail in the coffin for firms.

This year saw a drop in bankruptcies. In fact, there were 22 percent fewer commercial bankruptcies in the first nine months of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to a report by the American Bankruptcy Institute. Although it is definitely good news, this hasn't stopped some household names from the brink of financial collapse this year. Maybe you're worried that you won't be able to buy another Twinkie again or you're sad for the residents of San Bernardino who are worried about the security of their jobs.

What was the saddest bankruptcy in 2012?

Selling Twinkies on eBay
consumerism

Brilliant or Baffling: Selling Twinkies on eBay

Never come between people and their Twinkies.
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Never come between people and their Twinkies. Apparently, the announcement of Hostess Brands closing its factories has sparked such a panic among consumers that boxes of the iconic yellow snacks are being peddled on eBay at inflated prices.

One eBay seller is even selling boxes of Twinkies for $60 each. Believe it or not, the seller has already sold one despite the staggering price tag.

Do you think it's a brilliant idea to cash in on the Twinkies frenzy or just silly?

Airlines Honoring Error Tickets
Travel

Should Airlines Honor "Error" Tickets?

Travel bargain hunters were jumping for glee last week when they were able to a book a United Airlines flight from the US to Hong Kong for just four miles, in addition to taxes and fees.
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Travel bargain hunters were jumping for glee last week when they were able to a book a United Airlines flight from the US to Hong Kong for just four miles, in addition to taxes and fees. This deal seemed too good to be true, and it was — there was a glitch in the airline's systems that caused this dramatic drop in airfare.

United has since said that it will honor tickets of those who have already flown but will be canceling the tickets of those who have not. However, the Department of Transportation is currently investigating the matter and may be able to overturn United's decision since there's a federal rule that does not allow ticket prices to increase after they've been booked.

There are two opposing views on this issue. On one hand, some think it's unethical to take advantage of "error" fares, while others think that companies need to be responsible for their mistakes. What's your take?

Popular Parent Companies
Money

Guess Which Parent Company Owns This Famous Brand?

Today is Parents' Day, and to celebrate this holiday, let's match up these firms with their respective parent companies.
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Today is Parents' Day, and to celebrate this holiday, let's match up these firms with their respective parent companies. A parent company is basically a firm that owns another. You might be surprised at the answers. Click on to see if you can guess the right parent companies for these famous brands!

Fun Marissa Mayer Trivia
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10 Interesting Things to Know About Marissa Mayer

As the first female engineer at Google, Marissa Mayer has always been prominent in the press and a public advocate for professional women, which is why the whole Internet is abuzz with her new role as Yahoo!
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As the first female engineer at Google, Marissa Mayer has always been prominent in the press and a public advocate for professional women, which is why the whole Internet is abuzz with her new role as Yahoo! CEO. Although she's just 37, it seems that she has already been racking up a lifetime of achievements. Here are some cool facts about everyone's favorite girlie geek:

  • Growing up, she was always accomplished. Back in high school, she was on the debate team, dance team, and math club and was the president of the Spanish club. She also played piano and babysat.
  • She got accepted to all 10 of the colleges she applied to. She picked Stanford.
  • She was an overachiever in college, too. Her extracurricular activities included dancing in her university ballet's Nutcracker, volunteering at children's hospitals, and teaching in her junior year.
  • She loves high fashion. Designer Oscar de la Renta once told Vogue that Mayer is one of his biggest customers, and she once paid $60,000 to have lunch with him.

Read on for more on Mayer.

Why McDonald's Burgers Look Better in Ads
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Marketing Magic: Why McDonald's Burgers Look Better in Promo Pics

Contrary to what you might think, you're not getting ripped off at the fast food joint just because the burger in the ads looks so much better than the real-life one.
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Contrary to what you might think, you're not getting ripped off at the fast food joint just because the burger in the ads looks so much better than the real-life one. In fact, according to a YouTube video released by the McDonald's marketing team in Canada, they use the same ingredients. But one of the major differences is that the content is pushed to the front. This helps the ingredients look more visible and, yes, even makes the burger look bigger and better.

After the pictures are taken, there's also some photoshop magic that make the burgers look even more appealing. Watch the video below to see how the process works: