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Know how you’re most likely to die and be happy Something about a reaping? (Photo: Eyehook.com) Death by ferrets may be in your future, or cardiac arrest. Admittedly, it could be a freak game show accident. Whatever the case, you’re going to want to know what your risk of dying is, because it always pays to be ...

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I feel like I’ve had a huge burst of creativity and productivity over the past ten days. It’s been awesome. I hope you’ve been getting a lot out of the articles, too. My pace will slow soon, however, as I begin work on my book project. Though Get Rich Slowly will remain my top priority, ...

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Congratulations to Consumerism Commentary readers Aliotsy A. and Scott O.! Aliotsy and Scott were selected randomly among those who responded correctly to the scavenger hunt held last month to celebrate Consumerism Commentary’s sixth anniversary. Both winners chose to receive the Apple iPod Touch. The iPods are now on the way! More giveaways will be offered soon ...

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“A real funny guy” “They tried to make me go to rehab, I said ‘No, no, no.’” - Amy Winehouse Michael Beasley, elevated (Photo: flickr.com) In his player biography on the Miami Heat Web site, Michael Beasley says that one thing most people don’t know about him is that he’s “a real funny guy.” But as reports from ...

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