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The Worst Ads of 2010

It seems advertisers are hell-bent on making the commercial breaks that separate fans from "Mad Men" and "Jersey Shore" the longest, most excruciating minutes of our lives. In the last year, we've suffered through Progressive's painful spokeswoman Flo squawking about insurance and awkward State Farm ads that remind us in depressing terms just how bankrupt we all are from the recession. READ»

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Meet the Hybrid Supermini

Honda is set to unveil what it calls the world's first hybrid supermini at next month's Paris auto show. READ»

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Why Volkswagen is Sheepish on an Electric Vehicle Strategy

Look out on any street and gasoline-powered vehicles still dominate the road. But in the coming years, automakers like Toyota, Honda, and GM plan to start pumping out plug-in hybrid electric cars in a bid to keep up with the fabled ...READ»

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Where the Smart Money Goes Next

A new survey from the Big Four accounting firm shows that more than two thirds of major corporations globally plan to spend up to 5% of their revenues on carbon cutting initiatives over the next two years.READ»

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What Surprising Number Will Change Your Business?

Numbers are the universal language of business. We use them to attract investors for our startup ideas, to win approval for product introductions, to make the case for expanding into new markets or entering new categories. In other ...READ»

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iFive: iPhone Campers, BP Apology, AT&T Hacker, Chinese Walkout, Flick'r an' Getty

Good morning! What's been happening while you’re sound asleep you’re your comfy mattress—or perhaps your Aerobed outside the Mac store? Here's five things you might've missed.  1. Weev only just begun. The mastermind ...READ»

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Winning Soccer Robots Play More Like Humans

Forget the anguished cries of pain after gentle collisions or even fumble-fingered goalie foul-ups that typify human football. Robot soccer usually dispenses with sloppy play and drama, favoring precision instead. But thanks to ...READ»

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iFive: UN and Iran, Women Rock Primaries, Rockers Need Sleep, Le Goog Est Vendu--EVO Aussi, China Workers Revolting

While you were sleeping--and Meg and Carly were toasting their respective victories with something fizzy and intoxicating--the rest of the world was busy at work. Here's what's been going on overnight.1. It's sanction time at the ...READ»

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Sightless Mabel's Fancy Footwork a Giant Leap for Robotkind

Robots with legs are, you might think, no great shakes. After all, they come in both four- and two-legged varieties--of the former, Boston Dynamics' Big Dog and Little Dog are the most notable, and you can check out the latest video ...READ»

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A History of Green Brands: 2000's Thousands of Flowers Bloom

This decade was a tipping point for the sustainability movement and this piece, written by Landor Associates' Russ Meyers, looks at the promotion and expansion of green brands.With the beginning of a new decade came new interest in ...READ»

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Tallahassee Honda Dealer Announces 100 Day Celebration Sale

Tallahassee Honda dealer, Proctor Honda, announces 100 days of celebration and 100 days of savings and giveaways. The sale event honors the Proctor Dealerships’ one hundredth year in business.READ»

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Acura TSX MI Drivers Face Auto Recall: Acura TSX Fire Hazard

Acura TSX MI owners are at risk for a potential fire hazard and should pay close attention to the Honda recall.READ»

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Toyota: $50K Hydrogen Sedan Will Be Ready by 2015

Electric vehicles get the lion's share of the attention in the world of futuristic automotive technology, and for good reason--automakers are quickly sending reasonably priced EVs down the pipeline, and startups like Coulomb and ...READ»

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Used Car Dealer in Los Angeles Offers $1,000 Extra for Toyota Trade In

Los Angeles Toyota owners can purchase a used car at Auto Excel in Canoga Park and receive an additional $1,000 towards the trade-in value for their Toyota.READ»

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2010 Honda Accord vs 2011 Hyundai Sonata – Jackson MS New Car Buyers Choose

Jackson area Honda Dealer, Patty Peck Honda compares the 2010 Honda Accord vs 2011 Hyundai Sonata.READ»

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Acura TSX NJ Drivers Find Safe Vehicles at BMW of Morristown

Acura TSX NJ owners worried about a recall resulting from a potential fire hazard in their vehicles can turn to BMW of Morristown where the dealership offers many safe, reliable vehicles including the BMW 3 Series.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Discount for Virginia Beach Teachers Offered by Checkered Flag Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Virginia Beach School Teachers Receive Discount from Car Dealers

Virginia Beach school teachers offered $200 discount on new and used car purchases from any Checkered Flag dealership.READ»

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Corporate Storytelling

Every civilization uses or has used story telling as a way to communicate social values, skills, and to change or reinforce behaviors. While stories are often the basis of interaction they are also the building blocks of knowledge and the foundation of memory and learning. They connect us to our humanity and link our past, present and future by teaching us to anticipate the possible consequences of our actions. Stories can help us define what is authentic about something or someone. The stories we tell and hear about our companies comprise our corporate cultures.READ»

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Buffalo Honda Dealer Introduces 0.9% Finance Rates on Select Honda Models

West Herr Honda, serving Buffalo Honda shoppers, offers 0.9% financing on Honda Fit, Accord, Civic and Pilot models.READ»