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Preserving the Gift of Giving

Americans donated $304 billion in 2009, down 3.6%, and this year some are pledging more. We spoke to seven philanthropists of all different incomes, from billionaires promising half their wealth via Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge, to regular folks earmarking a slice of their salaries.READ»

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The 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Fifty years ago this month, President John F. Kennedy gave a name to his idea to send Americans abroad "to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures of the world." A look at the numbers behind the venerable Peace Corps.READ»

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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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Why Brazil Is Right to Auction Off the Amazon Rainforest

It sounds like a nightmarishly bad idea: Brazil is auctioning off big pieces of the Amazon to timber companies. But it's a move that could ultimately save the Amazon from destruction.READ»

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Antiquarian Is a Fresh Typeface From Dead Times

Your handwriting is atrophied. Get a new one, and make it old-fashioned.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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How TED Connects the Idea-Hungry Elite

Inside the World's most exclusive and most accessible club.READ»

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iFIve: Cisco, Google and Intel Go Shopping, IPCC in Spotlight, the State of the Gulf, Airline Innovation, Apple DNA Found

The Inn o'Vation. It's more than a cosy holiday getaway, you know.READ»

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How Not to Convince People to Buy Bottled Water [Updated]

The Bottled Water Association's YouTube vid, is, like, totally lame.READ»

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America in 2050: Urban, Suburban, or Both?

Last Wednesday night, Joel Kotkin--a futurist and (sub)urban historian--squared off in a debate against Christopher Leinberger, a developer, consultant and proponent of "walkable urbanism." The topic: "America 2050: What Will We ...READ»

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Ostara Aims to Stave Off Peak Phosphorous

Forget peak oil. The next big crisis is peak phosphorous--a shortage of mined phosphorous for fertilizer. The problem is so bad that supply won't be able to meet agricultural demand within the next 30 to 40 years. But a Robert F. ...READ»

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Embattled Facebook Platform Turns Three: Worst. Birthday. Ever.

The Facebook platform turns three today, and to celebrate, the powers that be at the social networking monster have given it a great birthday present: a positive PR campaign. READ»

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Obama on "iPods, iPads, Xboxes, and PlayStations": "Information Becomes a Diversion"

At a commencement at Hampton University, President Obama warned the students that our gadgets have turned information into a "diversion" and "distraction." I feel his pain, but I'll have to disagree (after I read about the history of Goldfish crackers on Wikipedia).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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Virginia MINI Dealer Providing $2,500 Cash Back on 2009 MINI Coopers

Virginia MINI Dealer serving Richmond, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach announces a $2,500 cash back incentive on all in-stock 2009 MINI Coopers.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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Military Time

For Mike Mullen, Wednesday, January 6, was what one of his aides describes as a "pretty generic" day. Take a look at his schedule:READ»

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Breaking the Default Cycle

By leveraging consumer engagement communications (EC), companies can help their customers avoid or break out of the default cycle. It can be as simple as changing the timing of communications and enabling your customers to respond with an immediate, electronic payment. Sending proactive outbound notifications via phone and SMS to customers before they get a bill is another emerging trend for businesses. READ»

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Alexandria Hyundai Dealer Launches March Sales Event

The Alexandria Hyundai March sales event features new lease options and special APR finance rates on Hyundai’s 2011 Sonata, Tucson and Elantra.READ»