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The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled today that a woman, who was encouraged by her boss to quit her job and become an independent contractor instead, is entitled to unemployment benefits.

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When seat belts are a story

Bob Collins April 2, 2012, 10:45 AM Apr 2, 2012

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If there’s one fact that gets people riled up in the wake of a fatal car crash, it’s the one about whether the deceased were wearing seat belts.

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Followup: The shaving-cream solution

Bob Collins April 2, 2012, 10:33 AM Apr 2, 2012

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A company responds to suggestions its packaging gives customers less than they pay for.

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Five by 8

When is ‘self defense’ self defense? (5×8 – 4/2/12)

Bob Collins April 2, 2012, 7:10 AM Apr 2, 2012

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Defining self defense, autism’s blessings and burdens, saving Georgetown, when the sun kills, and the expanding drought.

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Sunday liquor sales dies again at Capitol

Bob Collins March 30, 2012, 1:52 PM Mar 30, 2012

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The amendment went down and went down hard on a 97-27 vote.

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Early retirement is a quick route to an early death

Bob Collins March 30, 2012, 1:29 PM Mar 30, 2012

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Dream all you want about winning a lottery and quitting work but be glad you’ll be a loser.

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The science of blaming the media

Bob Collins March 30, 2012, 12:44 PM Mar 30, 2012

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Memo: If you want to keep your job in the world of science, don’t release a report that appears to prove Einstein was wrong.

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A penny dies a quiet death

Bob Collins March 30, 2012, 12:08 PM Mar 30, 2012

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Canada made a sound decision to dump the penny. Why can’t the U.S.?

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Packaging: The art of giving you less than you think

Bob Collins March 30, 2012, 11:01 AM Mar 30, 2012

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Packaging designers and marketers are smarter than the rest of us.

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