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Re: September 2010

Nike's Playbook With someone like Mark Parker at the helm, it is no mistake that Nike is head and shoulders above the competition ("Artist. Athlete. CEO"). He embodies all of the great qualities necessary to distance yourself from ...READ»

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The Challenges of Eco-Friendliness

Starbucks isn't the only company discovering that setting sustainability targets is easy, but achieving them is not.READ»

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Inside the Lawsuit That Could Ground Deadly CIA Predator Drones

A new lawsuit alleges that Predator drone targeting software was pirated, and emails obtained by Fast Company suggest the CIA knew it was sub-par.READ»

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So Long, Pacific Trash Vortex. Hello Diesel Fuel

Project Kaisei and Covanta Energy hope to process nonrecyclable plastic waste from the country-sized garbage patch in the Pacific and convert it into diesel.READ»

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SunRun Brings Affordable Solar Power to Hawaii

For all of its natural beauty, Hawaii is a dirty place. Almost 90% of the state's energy comes from fossil fuels, and Hawaii's geographic isolation means that it can't grab power from nearby states. Worse still, Hawaii has no ...READ»

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Open Thread: Does AT&T's Network Still Suck?

Luke Wilson may claim AT&T's network covers 97% of all Americans, but with billions invested this year alone, has your service noticeably improved? READ»

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China Beats U.S. to First Offshore Wind Farm

China keeps inching further ahead of the U.S. in the clean energy development race.READ»

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iFive: Hawking vs. God, Layoff-Happy CEOs, Euro Shopping Spree, Walkmen vs. iPods, Hurricane Earl

Professor Stephen Hawking rethinks God, CEOs who fire more earn more, European consumer spending is up, Walkman sales somehow surpass iPod sales in Japan, and Hurricane Earl spins up the Eastern Seaboard.READ»

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Re: June 2010

Creative Flow Finally, a business publication issues a juicy, substantive list of business visionaries and innovators who actually reflect the general population ("The 100 Most Creative People in Business"). I am so sick of ...READ»

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Candidates Turn to YouTube for Geo-Specific Ad Campaigns for Mid-term Elections

Google has seen adoption rates for online political ads increase by 800%. Will YouTube's campaign service impact the mid-term elections?READ»

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Sears...You Had Me at Hello, You Lost Me at No

Are your revenues down because of the economy? Or is it because of your policies?READ»

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Droolworthy Possibilities for Verizon's 1 Gigabit Network

Verizon announced that one of its FiOS business customers was able to eke out nearly gigabit speeds. That may sound like nerd-speak, but it's the future, and it's going to change the way you do everything from watching movies to buying computers. Here's how.READ»

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Report: Is Human Capital the New Venture Capital?

Venture capital is likely the most oft-cited figure for measuring the potential for a new business' success, but research firm CB Insights aims to change that misconception in a new report measuring human capital--not venture capital.READ»

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Jersey Shore Season 2 Premiere

"We are pioneers of an ugly age," said casting director Doron Ofir, after his pièce de résistance, MTV's Jersey Shore, was picked up for another season. To wit: Now that Shore, chronicling the lives of self-proclaimed guidos and ...READ»

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Now: July/August 2010

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Green Chemistry Conference

It's no secret President Obama is big on green chemistry: He nominated the "father of green chemistry," Paul Anastas, to head the EPA's R&D unit, and his administration is pushing for a chemical-security program for high-risk ...READ»

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PG&E's $100 Million Fund Could Help Bring Solar Power to Your House

Solar panels seem like a great idea in theory, but they're too expensive for homeowners who don't have thousands of dollars to burn. The problem has generated a cottage industry of companies--including SunRun, Sungevity, and ...READ»

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Solving the Design Paradox: Budgets Come From the Top Down, But Design Happens From the Bottom Up

Great design comes from great leadership, and that leadership is born within a company.READ»

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How Do You Make Good Design Happen? Follow the Money

Think of this as "Designomics," says Thomas Lockwood, president of the Design Management Institute. READ»

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Fast Company June Calendar

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Learning Your APPs Great story (" 'A' Is for App"). I found it so fascinating that kids as young as 3 are discovering technology; the breadth of what they're doing is amazing. Plus, the piece delves into how these apps and ...READ»

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iFive: Google, Top Kill, Apple, and the Pirates of Tinseltown

While you were sleeping, innovation was doing great things--including delivering your BBC iPlayer-read iPad a day early if you live in Europe. Hurrah! 1. Open memo to Hollywood studios. If you're going to kvetch about piracy, then ...READ»

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Boston Area Toyota Dealer’s Ranks as #1 Internet Dealership in Massachusetts

Boston Toyota dealer, Acton Toyota, announces their #17 ranking on the 2010 Ward’s e-Dealer 100 list, placing them as the #1 Internet dealer in all of Massachusetts.READ»

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Boston Area Toyota Dealer’s Ranks as #1 Internet Dealership in Massachusetts

Boston Toyota dealer, Acton Toyota, announces their #17 ranking on the 2010 Ward’s e-Dealer 100 list, placing them as the #1 Internet dealer in all of Massachusetts.READ»

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MINI Cooper Rally Attracts Owners From Maine, Vermont And New Hampshire

MINI Cooper owners In Massachusetts compete in poker rally hosted by MINI Of Peabody. Space is limited and MINI Cooper owners are encouraged to register quickly.READ»