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Internet search powerhouse Google

looks to be bulking up its real estate portfolio as it expands its New York presence in what would be the largest single building purchase price in the U.S. in 2010.

Probably the best capsule description of the Securities and Exchange Commission came from journalist Chris Byron, who wrote in the New York Post some years ago that the media was the SEC's "seeing eye dog." It was a deliciously accurate phrase, with its imagery of the SEC as blind and clueless, reacting to publicity and lacking in information.

Does your company need a fresh look for the New Year? While overhauling your website and marketing materials might seem like a daunting -- and expensive -- project, online talent-scouting sites have made hiring freelancers easier and more affordable than ever.

Even more research has been released to underscore how ill-prepared many Americans are for retirement.