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	The Last Lecture Randy Pausch's co-author Jeffrey Zaslow visits Traders Nation. A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them.
	Five Security Tips to Protect Your Small Biz Investment Frank Mong from Trend Micro, A global leader in network anti-virus gives viewers tips on how to protect themselves against digital fraud.
	Chain of Blame: How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage Crisis Americans are losing their homes at a rate not seen since the Great Depression. Prices continue to fall sharply despite the reassurances of just a few years ago that all was rosy on the housing front.
	Impact: How to Get Noticed Ken McArthur visits Traders Nation and tells us: "How to Get Noticed Motivate Millions, and Make a Difference in a Noisy World"
	How To Be Useful Megan Hustad: How to Be Useful: A Beginner's Guide to Not Hating Work. There's a lot of career advice out there. Much of it dumb. Megan Hustad dismantles the myths of getting ahead and helps you navigate the murky waters of office life.
	Rich Dad's Advisors: The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing: Ken McElroy: How to Identify the Hottest Markets and Secure the Best Deals

Good life China (GLCC) Closes Acquisition of "The People Home" Chain
BEIJING, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Good Life China Corporation www.goodlifechina.com (GLCC) is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Shijiazhuang based "The People Home" (TPH) chain of 625 stores has been successfully closed.

The acquisition is a very significant one, from both a top-line revenue point of view, and in terms of achieving ever-growing economies of scale on the logistics side of the retail business - which is the core focus of Good Life's business model. Additionally, the acquisition significantly expands Good Life's retail level footprint in China, and may signal the first signs of consolidation of retailers in rural areas of China.

TPH has a total of over 600 stores, carrying a variety of low-cost consumer products. With the addition of TPH, Good Life now boasts a total of over 3,300 stores. More

Gas prices nationally drop 15 cents a gallon in 2 weeks, according to survey
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) -- A national survey shows gas prices have dropped 15 cents a gallon in the last two weeks. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline at self-serve stations was $3.70 Friday. Mid-grade was at $3.83 and premium was at $3.95.

That's according to the Lundberg Survey of 7,000 gas stations nationwide, released Sunday.

Diesel was at $3.82.

The California average was $3.94, down 16 cents from two weeks ago.

Gas was cheapest in St. Louis, Mo., at $3.37 for a gallon of regular. It was most expensive in Anchorage, Alaska, at $4.34.

Despite the drop, gas nationally was almost 95 cents higher than a year ago.

Prices so far this summer peaked July 11 at $4.11 for a gallon for regular.

25 Ways to Save More Each Month
by Ben Steverman
The more we spend unnecessarily, the less money we save for our true priorities and future needs. That's especially important in challenging economic times.

BusinessWeek asked financial advisors for tips on how to reduce expenses and boost savings. Changing spending habits can be difficult, but here are 25 suggestions to get started.

1. Track Every Expense

Financial advisors say the best way to control your spending is to know precisely where all your cash is going each month. There are several options: Make a budget; keep a spreadsheet of all spending; or buy a computer program designed to help manage your finances. More

Stocks pare biggest gains as oil closes off of lows, Fed reports banks tightening standards
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks gave up their biggest gains Monday as the price of crude oil came off its lows and the Federal Reserve reported that more banks are tightening lending standards.

The decline in oil eased investors' concerns about the impact of inflation on the economy. Light, sweet crude fell 75 cents to settle at $114.45 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after dipping as low as $112.72, oil's lowest level since early May.

Oil traders appeared to set aside uneasiness about fighting between Russia and Georgia that had raised the possibility of supply disruptions in the region; they focused instead on a report from China that its crude oil imports fell significantly in July.

The drop in oil prices, which have fallen more than $30 from their July 11 high of $147.27, has alleviated Wall Street's concerns about inflation and its effect on spending by consumers and businesses. More

Pending home sales index rises 5.3% in June
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- In a sign that the U.S. housing market may strengthen in coming months, an index of sales contracts on previously owned U.S. homes rose 5.3% in June from the prior month, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.

The index, which is considered to be a leading indicator of existing home sales, reached its highest level since October, but was still down 12.3% from June 2007. More

Spend $10 Today, Be Out $100K Tomorrow
by Jeffrey Strain
Little amounts can make a large difference to your finances. As gasoline and food prices continue to rise, the squeeze to make family budgets balance each month becomes more of a struggle. After the big savings have been found and taken, smaller savings have to be found to make ends meet.

This can be frustrating as it can feel like everyone is being nickled and dimed to death. That's why it's important to realize how these small amounts can make a huge difference in your overall financial health. More

Oil prices plunge over $4 after tropical storm threat eases, US consumer spending falls
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil prices plunged in a massive selloff Monday, falling below $120 a barrel for the first time since early May after Tropical Storm Edouard appeared unlikely to threaten oil and natural gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Also weighing on prices was a report by the Commerce Department that consumer spending fell in June as shoppers dealt with higher prices for gasoline, food and other items. That fed investors' beliefs that a U.S. economic slowdown is forcing Americans to cut back on energy use. More

Titan Energy Worldwide Delivers Two Sentry 5000(TM) Mobile Utility Systems to Distribution Partners in New York and Louisiana
MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 31, 2008 -- Titan Energy Worldwide, Inc. (OTC BB:TEWI.OB - News), a leader in manufacturing, marketing and servicing of energy generation products and services, announced today that its subsidiary, Titan Energy Development, has delivered two Sentry 5000(TM) Mobile Utility Systems to its new National Distribution Network. These units are being deployed to regional distribution partners in two key markets of New York City and the Louisiana Gulf Coast region. More

MyECheck Signs Yellow Pages Company to Its Check 21 Patented Software -- SBN Powers Over 10,000 Yellow Pages Websites
EL DORADO HILLS, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 28, 2008 -- MyECheck Inc. (OTC BB:MYEC.OB - News), an electronic transaction processor and provider of alternative payment solutions, announced that is has signed Superior Business Network as a client and will be providing the online directory and advertiser with its comprehensive suite of electronic check processing services.

This agreement allows Superior Business Network clients to use their checking accounts as an additional form of online payment. MyECheck's patented software can debit every U.S. checking account, even accounts that ACH cannot debit; thus providing online merchants financial access to more consumers and businesses than any other payment method. More