Oddpost rides frugality to a lean comeback
Six-person Oddpost defies dot-com bust trends by building a web based e mail service with minimal funding. Founders switch to lean operations, invest sweat equity, and rely on San Francisco area talent as they pursue growth amid uncertain long term prospects.
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Gold a Safe Haven But Risks Cloud the Glittering Bet
The article profiles Bill Bowler a 77 year old Baptist pastor in Tucson who piles retirement savings into gold arguing it is a safe alternative during wars and market drops. It notes gold rose to six year highs but warns it trails stocks over the long run and highlights trends in gold mutual funds and major trading centers worldwide.
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