sarahgilbert

associate producer for weblogs, inc., an aol company; mama to two boys; photographer and writer. i live in portland, ore., where i work from home. i have an mba from wharton, an undergrad degree from washington & lee university, and i like to overcommit.

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Simpsons Movie promotion: 7-Elevens to be Converted to Kwik-E-Marts
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Simpsons Movie promotion: 7-Elevens to be Converted to Kwik-E-Marts

Movies – A deal is pending between the world's largest gas station company and Fox to temporarily convert 11 7-Elevens across the United States into Kwik-E-Marts to promote the upcoming Simpsons Movie.

Voted for on March 28, 2007 12:27pm

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Top 10 Entrepreneurs in the Movies

Movies – From aspiring car maker Preston Tucker to paranormal entrepreneurs the Ghostbusters, here are 10 picks for top cinema startups!

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:19pm

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Top 5ive Credit Score Mistakes

Money – In this week's edition of the AOL Top 5ive, SmartMoney shares the top five credit score mistakes you can make.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:19pm

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Being Debt-Free Isn't Always All It's Cracked Up to Be

Money – You'd think those who manage to be completely debt-free are living on easy street. That's not necessarily the case. Living a debt-free life comes with its own unique set of challenges.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:19pm

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12 Months of Holiday Promotions

Money – Year-round, holidays are great hooks for all types of marketing promotions, provided you think outside the box.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:19pm

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Consumer Reports' Chicken Soup Ratings

Money – Which chicken soup is best? Consumer Reports gives its ratings on which chicken soup is tastiest. The verdict? SoupMan is the man.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:19pm

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World's Richest People

Money – Forbes' 21st annual list of the wealthiest people on the planet spans industries and continents, and they inspire would-be newcomers to the billionaires' club. Who makes the list this year?

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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8-year-old's Portfolio Beats Market

Money – Compare your portfolio to this simple winning Vanguard Investment portfolio -- picked by a second grader with a little help from dad.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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Billionaire Bachelors

Love & Personals – It is the refrain of single women everywhere: Where are all the eligible men? It's time to stop scouring the grocery store aisles and singles bars and start checking out the list of billionaire bachelors.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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Top Five Sneaky Cellphone Fees

Money – Have you taken a good look at your cell phone bill lately? You just might be getting hit with some wacky fees that can really add up over time. Fact is, no matter which provider you use, you'll encounter plenty of miscellaneous taxes, fees and surcharges, padding your bill by as much as 20 percent.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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Most Expensive Home Insurance Rates By State

Money – Flood insurance, hurricane insurance, earthquake insurance -- all can make insuring your home from Mother Nature a costly endeavor, but you might avoid higher rates by reading this helpful guide of the most expensive states to insure a home.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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Health-Savvy Wonder Foods - AOL Money & Finance

Food – New foods and drinks advertising their pharmaceutical benefits are providing a financial jolt for food makers. They're packed with minerals, vitamins and proteins, and they're coming to a store shelf near you. These new "super foods" are the hottest trend in the food industry right now. Check out our gallery of the latest products.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

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Debit Card Safety: 6 Do's & Don'ts

Money – A series of recent scams highlights the growing risk of debit card fraud to consumers who use the debit card method of payment. Here's how to protect your plastic.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:18pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 58 votes / 2 sinks

Best Value Colleges 2007 - AOL Money & Finance

Family – Combine academic excellence with financial flexibility and you have Kiplinger's Best Value Colleges. View a gallery of top private universities, liberal arts schools and public colleges according to the publication.

Voted for on March 26, 2007 02:17pm

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Steve Jobs' nine lives - Blogging Stocks

Money – He served as CEO of two companies that have been involved in the options backdating scandal, he has been cleared by two boards, but his position in government investigations is not clear. It would appear to increase his jeopardy, at least compared to when the investigations at Apple began.

Voted for on March 19, 2007 03:51pm