Daniel Bukszpan is a staff writer for CNBC.com. He writes articles, quizzes and slideshows for syndication, news and prime-time programming. He has been a freelance writer for over 15 years and is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal," published in 2003 by Barnes and Noble. He also contributed to "AC/DC: High-Voltage Rock ’N’ Roll, The Ultimate Illustrated History," published in 2010 by Voyageur Press. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Asia, and his son, Roman.
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Some concept cars never became production models, and they're holy grails for certain collectors. Read our list of 10 cars that never made it to the showroom.
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In a recent survey, one in four respondents reported being victims of debit card fraud, including what's called "friendly fraud." Here's how you can protect yourself.
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Peter Diamandis and Eric Anderson of Planetary Resources see near-Earth asteroids like 2012 DA14 as the next frontier in mining.
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Many owners are happy to part with large sums of cash to buy extravagances for their pets. Here's a list of products for the pet who has everything, and the owner who gives it to him.
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TeleBrands, maker of the Ped Egg, is the dominant player in the “As Seen on TV” sales category, and its products are sold in such retail outlets as Wal-Mart and Target. Here are its 10-biggest success stories.
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Decadence doesn't come cheap. And for whatever the reason, these liquors command prices you wouldn't believe.
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Smokers seeking alternatives to cigarettes have found cause for optimism in electronic cigarettes, which use vapor to simulate tobacco smoke, and look and feel almost like the real thing, minus the unpleasant smoke, odor and ash.
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The average secondary market Super Bowl XLVII ticket price is $2,800. Two days ago, it was $2960, and yesterday it was $2,795. The only consistent thing about the ticket price is its volatility.
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Hiring showed modest but consistent gains as 2012 came to a close. Manufacturing and services were among the sectors that posted gains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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A growing number of businesses provide memorable send-offs to the person for whom the average funeral just won’t cut it. Read ahead to see 10 businesses that provide unusual funerals, creative cremations and much more.