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Bob was no longer being seen in his commercials. He suddenly was replaced by a puppet version of himself called "Little Bob." What happened?

Sailor Moon's busy schedule of fighting evil by moonlight and winning love by daylight doesn't leave a whole lot of time for after-school activities --- especially when you consider how much is taken up with eating, sleeping, and taking the easy way out. Now, though, it seems that young Usagi Tsukino has finally found a job that fits into her busy schedule: She is the new spokesperson for the Ford Fusion.

You can get Red Bull or cash if you've been misled by the energy drink company. Pretty sweet deal, huh? As I think of it, I've been misled by other products as well. Think I'm going to get my attorney on the phone and make a list!

I understand that newspapers are becoming less relevant as time goes by. People satisfy their hunger for news through a myriad of portals, from major news networks to local tv and radio sites. The difference is, generally speaking, most all of them are underwritten by ads on their sites not by charging a fee.

I've worked with Brooks Christol several times doing voice over work for his company. Thankfully, even though we don't associate very often, he keeps me on his email list. Well, this morning I got the Barker and Christol Christmas Card (video) in my email, so I clicked on it, and what I saw was a very upbeat, fun and funny piece of work starring Brooks and his team. I hope they don't mind my sh

As many of you know I quit smoking. It will be 10 weeks tomorrow. Cravings are minor but the reminders of smoking those Marlboros are everywhere. Are we at a place yet where we can have a ban on logo pricing outside convenience stores?

Here is an interesting idea. Underwrite your mortgage and use your house as a billboard for advertising.