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What Do You Know About the Monopoly Game?

SavvySugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:30:34 -0700

Yesterday 2,500 people from around the world set a new world record for the largest simultaneous game of Monopoly. The game took place in London, but included players who logged on to Monopoly's online site, cell phones, and game consoles. The achievement got me thinking about the history and purpose of the game, and prompted me to do a little research. Can you take your Monopoly knowledge to the Boardwalk? Take my quiz and find out.

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When It Pays to Count Cash

SavvySugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:30:56 -0700

Ask any career coach, interviewer, friend, or even stylist, and they'll tell you confidence is the number one thing that will give you an edge and make you stand out. Traditionally, confidence before an interview comes from thorough preparation, conviction that you have what it takes, and an outfit that makes you look the part, but a recent study suggests you might want to add a step to your pre-interview checklist.

According to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, counting cash "can reduce emotional and physical pain as well as increase feelings of internal strength, fearlessness and confidence." One of the study's authors, Roy Baumeister of Florida State University, translated the study's conclusions into real life application and said, "It might be handy to sit down and count a stack of money before going out to the job interview."

I wonder if flipping through a wad of Monopoly cash would have the same effect. What do you think of Baumeister's recommendation?

Got Bling? De Beers Class Action Lawsuit

SavvySugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:04:21 -0800

If you've got some ice, you may have the opportunity to get a little more mileage out of it. De Beers, the company that essentially has a monopoly on the world’s supply of diamonds, has agreed to pay nearly $300 million due to a class-action lawsuit against the company alleging antitrust violations.

Who's eligible to get in on the class action? Your diamonds could have been purchased from any jewelry store in the country between January 1, 1994, and March 31, 2006 and you could be eligible to receive anywhere from 6 percent to 60 percent of the original purchase price. Keep in mind that this relates to diamonds bought in any form and from any location - that means De Beers' competitors.

The filing deadline is May 19, 2008. You can file a claim online and find more information at the settlement's website.

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