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Area man has rare cards (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
PARKERSBURG - Local businessman Gary Traugh recently received the recognition he's been seeking for two of his most prized possessions. Traugh is the owner of two early point-of-sale advertisement cards by John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. The cards are featured on page 401 of the most recent edition of Allan Petretti's "Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. eSnips: A Story of Hearthache (For Its Founders, Investors & Employees) (TechCrunch)
Three years ago when Web 2.0 began proliferating, Israeli startups used eSnips as the poster child for their case that a successful social network could be founded in Israel. Based on the criteria in those days, eSnips was in fact delivering: It was able to convince top tier VCs to buy into an advertising-based business model, it leveraged user-generated content (the main activity is sharing ... Rogers company rings in New Year by ringing up gift card sales (North Crow River News)
Did you buy or receive a gift card this holiday season? If so, chances are it was handled by Archway Marketing, headquartered in Rogers. Archway Marketing, a leader in marketing operations management, claims to be the largest distributor of gift cards in North America and business is booming. Top 10 Scams of 2008 (WIFR Rockford)
The Rockford Better Business Bureau releases its list of the Top 10 Scams of last year. BBB issues warning about $1 risk-free trials (ABC 15 Phoenix)
The Phoenix Better Business Bureau has issued a warning for consumers across the country regarding Central Coast Nutraceuticals (CCN). According to the BBB, CCN "advertises health related products online by offering $1 risk-free trials". Business Bulletin Board for Jan. 4-10 (Contra Costa Times)
Bulletin board listings are free but limited to nonprofit organizations announcing events costing less than $200 to attend. An expanded version of the bulletin board can be found on-line at www. Cold can't chill first Saturday of the year (WTOP Radio Network)
Shoppers, gift cards in hand, turned out for the January First Saturday in downtown Frederick even though it was cold. (AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-04 03:31 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business - Jan 4 (Interactive Investor)
Sunday Times BBB Reports on Top 10 Scams of 2008 (ABC 7 Chicago)
Consumers throughout Chicago area and northern Illinois were targets of scams in 2008 that grew in complexity and sophistication. (AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-04 03:26 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business - Jan 4 (Interactive Investor)
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