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    By Jonathan Berr

    | 1:30PM 12/02/2009
    When they write the story of the Great Recession, future historians will probably overlook the Ped Egg. That's a pity, because the device, which shaves dead skin off your feet like a cheese grater, is huge, downturn-defying success. In fact, the Ped Egg is the most successful product in the...

    By Jeff Bercovici

    | 2:30PM 7/02/2009
    Can one of the most successful TV salesmen in history continue to move product from beyond the grave? It's a question with very practical implications for A.J. Khubani (left), CEO of direct-to-consumer merchandiser Telebrands. On Monday, Telebrands will roll out a national marketing campaign...

    By Jeff Bercovici

    | 4:30PM 6/30/2009
    It's a little crass to acknowledge, but the death of a celebrity is, among many other things, a money-making opportunity. But perhaps it's best not to seem too eager to treat it as such, lest you offend those people whose dollars you covet. Today brings two examples of parties who crossed the...