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Panera Takes New Tack in Its Commercials

Posted Mon, 2013-02-18 16:30 by Pualani Jensen

Panera Bread just released today on YouTube a behind-the-scenes look at its newest commercials, built around the concept of "Live consciously. Eat deliciously." 

Retailers Expect Back to School Boost

Posted Sun, 2012-08-05 12:25 by BMM

 Retailers say sales jumped in July, some up as much as ten percent. As CBS News' Rebecca Jarvis reports, stores expect bigger numbers this year for the back-to-school shopping season.

Mike Rowe Celebrates Dirty Jobs

Posted Tue, 2011-11-22 01:05 by BMM

The host of "Dirty Jobs", Mike Rowe, tells about how our concepts of work may be bunk and how hard work has been unjustifiably degraded today.

How to Spot a Liar

Posted Sat, 2011-11-05 16:34 by BMM

Investing hundreds of thousands in a business? That's a lot of incentive for a seller to be dishonest.

VIDEO: Romney Says Big Three Can't Compete, Need Bankruptcy

Posted Sun, 2008-12-14 19:50 by Mr. Blue MauMau
NBC Meet the Press: As thousands of car dealers weigh their future, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney discusses how a bailout will not save the Big Three.

VIDEO: Senate GOP Rolling Auto Bailout Over Cliff

Posted Thu, 2008-12-11 16:42 by Mr. Blue MauMau
NBC: The Big Three Bailout that also impacts car franchises looks increasingly unlikely as Republicans in the Senate are digging in their heels in opposition to a plan Democrats brokered with the White House.

Blockbuster Says No to Buying Circuit City

Posted Tue, 2008-07-01 23:26 by Craig Hsueh

Circuit City Stores Inc., the big-box electronics retailer with tumbling sales this year, has lost a buyer - Blockbuster Inc.