Some of my favorite Web articles over the past couple of weeks.

7 Wildly Successful People Who Survived Bankruptcy [from Mental_Floss] - It’s amazing how many successful and famous Americans have filed for bankruptcy. Clearly, it shouldn’t stop you from being successful.

Managing Into The Ground: Robert Nardelli [from Barel Karsan] - I need to become a CEO. $200+ million in compensation for failure isn’t too shabby at all.

One Life: The Cost of Extreme Consumerism [from Consumerism Commentary] - A temporary worker at a Wal-Mart was trampled to death by an insane mob of shoppers on Black Friday. This is a great illustration of what is wrong with the Consumerist Culture in our country. Truly disgusting.

Good Gifts To Give: Five Guidelines To Giving Gifts Your Family and Friends Will Love [from erica.biz] - Excellent way to think about gift giving this Christmas season. Bottom line, give something practical.

A Visual Guide to the Financial Crisis [from mint] - Fancy little graphics breaking down the current financial meltdown. Very well done.

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