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Monday, January 14, 2008

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Artists owning galleries take control

On the floor at the Guild & Greyshkul gallery

Enrollment is up at art colleges, but it's still not easy to make a living in the art world. In response to picky commercial galleries, many artists are cutting out the middleman by opening their own. Lisa Gray reports.

On the floor at the Guild & Greyshkul gallery (www.guildgreyshkul.com)

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Marketplace Confessional

"We tend to forget that debt is another form of slavery. So, they are selling our debt to others? Hmmm, what happens if we can't pay? Hmmm, our credibility starts to wane. Why the heck, if we are to be seen as leaders in this vast world, would another country listen to us? Get ready people -- the beastly game is in full effect. Remember how back in the day, the mob would extend debt to those who couldn't get it? Remember? What happens if that person couldn't pay up? Good luck, Fannie and Freddie! . . . "

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INTERACTIVE: PAC Men

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BLOG: Getting Personal

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GAME: Budget Hero

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BLOG: The Greenwash Brigade

Environmental professionals scrutinize eco-friendly claims by businesses, governments and groups. Check out their reports.

ELECTION 2008: State your issues

Are the candidates addressing issues that matter to you? Help us report on the campaigns. Share your thoughts.

SPECIAL REPORT: The Middle East @ Work

No region outside the U.S. affects our pocketbooks, politics and portfolios more. See our special coverage from Cairo and Dubai.

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