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KIDS PHONES   |  Comment

If Your 9-Year-Old Doesn't Have a Cell Phone, He's Not Socializing Enough

One in five kids have their own cell phone by the time they are 8 years old, according to Nielsen's latest survey.READ»

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Infographic of the Day: Facebook Measures "Gross National Happiness"

Facebook maps how happy its users are, based on the words in their profiles.READ»

WHOLE FOODS   |  Comment

Mackey's Op-Ed Tarnishes Whole Foods Brand Image

Whole Foods’ standing among its core constituency is less than it was before CEO John Mackey wrote a well-publicized op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, attempting to put the brakes on health care reform. According to ...READ»

WHOLE FOODS   |  Comment

Mackey's Op-Ed Tarnishes Whole Foods Brand Image

Whole Foods’ standing among its core constituency is less than it was before CEO John Mackey wrote a well-publicized op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, attempting to put the brakes on health care reform. According to ...READ»

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How Demographics Can Play Out in Fridge Design

A striking refrigerator concept actually tells a story about changes in the way we live.READ»

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Funny Or Die: Bud Light's Slump Pegged to Serious Ads

The one-time king of light beers has struggled to attract younger drinkers because it went away from its history of humorous advertising. What's the lesson for aging brands seeking new audiences?READ»

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ICFF 2009   |  Comment

Walkers and Canes, Ingeniously Redesigned for the Future

Of all the design we saw at ICFF, this is the only one that had several passers-by cooing, "We need this!"  The two designs by Takano Heartworks perfect objects you'd never think twice about: Walkers and canes. Here's ...READ»

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Tomorrow Matters: Ignoring the Future Is Undermining the Present

When the world seems to be falling down all around us, can we afford to spend our time thinking about the future? In the midst of ongoing wars, accelerating economic collapse, and cascading environmental ruin, it's easy ...READ»

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CATS   |  Comment

Fast Cities: Cat Lady Edition

Every year we publish our Fast Cities package devoted to the most creative cities. Sadly, this year we weren't able to answer one pressing question: Which places are best for cats? Well you're in luck. CATalyst Council--a ...READ»

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Does Ethnocentricity Sell? Part 1: Advertising

Black History Month is almost over, so I figure I'd tackle this topic while we're still in February. Maybe it's because I'm not watching as much TV, but I haven't seen nearly as many ads saying "We Celebrate Black History ...READ»

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