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ShoreBank's Demise: Death of a Brand and Shot in the Arm of Social Capitalism

ShoreBank failed last week. It represents the demise of an important brand, but also the success of a powerful idea. ShoreBank has been a household name for those of us into social capitalism, community development, micro-lending, double- and triple-bottom line business.READ»

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How America's Top Military Officer Uses Business to Boost National Security

Admiral Mike Mullen says the sea was his business. Now, as America's top military officer, he's reshaping strategy for a world in which economics and security are intertwined.READ»

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Saddle Up Your Team to go for the Brass Ring

That Brass Ring can be illusive - Saddle up your team to succeed.READ»

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Individual Health Insurance Reform Update Easy To Insure ME

believe health care costs will continue to rise, and 52 percent think the quality of care will go down. Further, 57 percent believe passage of the proposal currently working its way through Congress will hurt the economy. READ»

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Crib Sheet: Prince Alwaleed--Saudi Oil Tycoon, Fox News Investor

He's a prince! He graduated summa cum laude from Menlo University in 1979! He's the Saudi Warren Buffet! He's also Fox News' fourth biggest investor--although Prince Alwaleed bin Talal claims that he's the second biggest investor in ...READ»

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Four iPhone Apps to Shut Up Climate Change-Doubters

If you've got a friend, relative, or famous radio personality who makes a point of doubting the effects or even the existence of climate change--especially if that person cites a snowstorm as evidence--we've got a few apps that'll ...READ»

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Most Innovative Companies - All Stars

These companies, featured on our 2008 and 2009 honor rolls, fought a dour economy with renewed creativity and bold initiatives. (Alas, not all fared ...READ»

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Sacre Blue! "Avatar" Propels News Corp Deep Into the Black

Rupert Murdoch owns newspapers that are making loads of cash. Seriously. READ»

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Dear Rupert Murdoch: Here's Some Free Online Content That You Don't Own

It's okay, Mr. Murdoch. We think we finally understand why you hate Google and the Net so much--you gave it away in your rant during News Corp.'s finances: It's because you really don't get technology--or people--very much. I'm ...READ»

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Apple's 'Latest Creation,' and the Latest Rumors About the iSlate Tablet

Months of speculation have just proven true: Apple's called select journalists to a press event on January 27 to see the company's "latest creation." The gaudy paint-splatted invite gives little away...but does it suggest the ...READ»

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Can Fox Help Build Palin’s Brand for 2012 Presidential Ticket?

The Alaskan governor turned political rogue, Sarah Palin, announced she will now serve as a pundit at the conservative Fox network. “Analysts say it could be a sign that Mrs Palin is paving the way for a shot at the White House in the presidential race of 2012,” writes Sky News. Political analyst Larry Sabato, also notes “this...READ»

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Virtue’s Top Social Brands of 2009: iPhone #1

Earlier this week, marketing firm Virtue released its annual list of the top 100 most social brands, where Apple and its many products reigned supreme for the second year in a row. Despite holding less than a quarter of market share in the computing world...READ»

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Inside CNN.com's Relaunch: The Philosophy After the Facelift

CNN.com's simplified design grabbed the early headlines. But managing editor Meredith Artley tells FastCompany.com that it's just one component of a new collaborative storytelling philosophy starting to take hold. READ»

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What Does the GM CEO Shake-Up Mean for the Volt?

The latest--and perhaps most hazardous--roadblock on the Chevy Volt's journey to a car dealership near you might just be the unexpected resignation of General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson. Henderson has only been running the ...READ»

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Holiday Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas For $14.95

Holiday stocking stuffer gift ideas for $14.95. This year’s hottest item is the Seat Strap™, an automotive accessory that prevents items on seats from slipping and sliding while driving.READ»

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Sex in the Workplace

How to avoid becoming the next David Letterman.READ»

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REPORT: Top 25 Digital Influencers in News & Politics

Never before have so many tools been available to analyze and clarify digital influence. The 2009 Digital Influence in News and Politics Report leverages these tools to measure the influence of those best-in-class media companies in the digital sphere. Sparxoo evaluated over 100 news and politics media outlets...READ»

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Six Viral Articles to Make You a Health Care Expert

Whether you think public-option health care is a panacea or a slippery slope, you can't deny that the issue has prompted plenty of dialogue (and, okay, invective.) Rather than keeping up on all the bloviating, here are six viral ...READ»

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Made to Stick: The Gripping Statistic

We're awash in data. Here's how to make yours matter.READ»

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The Gripping Statistic: How to Make Your Data Matter

We're awash in data. Here's how to make yours matter.READ»

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The Who or What and the How of Change Agents

What makes something a "change agent?" One is that which is propelled by the desire to develop better methods or tools. The drive to change may come from the outside in, as a response or a result of situations or circumstances the agent finds himself in. It may also come from the inside out, like a person’s inner desires or aspirations. However, change agents are not limited to people. Technology itself is another change agent factor.READ»

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Fox News Eats Words on EATR Robot

Fox News corrects itself: No, a biomass eating robot will not be munching on "dead bodies."READ»

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EATR: A Robot That'll Forage Its Own Fuel

The Pentagon is developing a new robot that can power itself with biomass--and, as Fox News gleefully conjectures, dead people.READ»

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Dealers Pushing Pot on Social Networks Create Legal Haze

Who knew Twitter, Facebook and MySpace were gateway drugs? It started off as something social, but now some California medical marijuana dispensaries are using the popular social networks to update their clientele, and anyone else ...READ»

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Will the Letterman-Palin Clash Take a Bite Out of Olive Garden?

Late last week, the Web site Politico ran a story claiming that Olive Garden was pulling its ads during The Late Show with David Letterman because of the late-night comedian's recent joke about Sarah Palin's teenage daughter. The ...READ»