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Many folks don't want to start a business from scratch because of the obvious hurdles involved. An alternative to this is to buy a franchise. Franchises nowadays account for more than 30% of all U.S. retail sales!
By Diane Gray | Published 4/30/2007
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People who want to work from home can buy into a home-based franchise. There are many of them out there, growing at lightning speeds. You'll just have to do your homework to find out if it's right for you.
By Rebekah Martin | Published 11/20/2007
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Advice and tips from the owners of three top fast food franchises in the Houston area. Should you purchase a restaurant franchise? Find out the benefits and drawbacks.
By Steve Thompson | Published 9/14/2007
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Many people have discovered that franchises are the way to go for a budding entrepreneur. However, how do you decide on a starter franchise to get your feet wet?
By Steve Thompson | Published 1/14/2008
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Purchasing a franchise can be a profitable and exciting business adventure. Countless individuals have improved their lives from owning and operating varying franchises across the country.
By Chris Coffman | Published 8/14/2007
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When most people think of the person in charge of a franchise, they think male. Now it's time to realize that most of the top ten franchises of 2007 were run by women.
By Samantha Banaszewski | Published 7/17/2008
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This article will discuss certain aspects of franchises, and things to consider before purchasing.
By Joseph Kraft | Published 7/6/2008
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One of the most successful and fondly remembered film franchises of the early 70s was the PLANET OF THE APES series. rather than invest more effort and money into each new installment the films seemed to turn into cheaper and cheaper "kiddie flicks".
By Daniel Tervoort | Published 3/19/2006
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Do you like coffee so much like i do? And want to open up a coffee shop?
By Doro | Published 12/28/2007
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Before buying into a business, learn the facts.
By LGMB | Published 7/5/2006
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Franchises are available for well-branded, well-advertised new startup businesses. Protected territory, business training, and supply access are only a check investment away. But first, a set of warnings. Look before you leap.
By chronicler | Published 12/24/2007
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What would it take for you to own and open your own franchise? Things to understand before you leap into a franchise deal.
By ellen feig | Published 7/31/2005
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The new exclusive status of the Madden football franchise worries many gamers, but the situation is not as dire as it seems.
By Joshua Tucker | Published 5/2/2005
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Many restaurant patrons just have a favorite restaurant and are not willing to try something new. This is one of the reasons that privately owned restaurants have such a tough time competing against the well known franchises.
By Michael Rizzo | Published 10/25/2006
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Amber Alert International will offer 1000 new low-cost franchises called. The franchises, AAI Child Safe Zone, are available for parents and will make your neighborhoods safer.
By Terri Rimmer | Published 10/9/2005
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125 Jackson Hewitt stores in four states are accused of filing false returns claiming refunds based on phony W-2 forms, using fabricated businesses, and massive fraud related to earned income tax credit.
By Aly Adair | Published 4/5/2007
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what is a franchise and what are some of the current franchises suitable for women
By jennifer dozier | Published 7/29/2008
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Sega has a strong footprint in the gaming industry whether as a hardware maker or a third party developer. With more than 20 years of experience, their game franchises are diverse and full of quality titles.
By Otter | Published 8/7/2008
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Whether through high times with the Playstation and Playstation 2 or through the low time with the Playstation 3, Sony has its fair share of memorable franchises throughout the years.
By Otter | Published 8/13/2008
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Square Enix now has the most popular Japanese role-playing franchises under its belt. Here are the top five video game franchises from Square Enix.
By Otter | Published 8/22/2008
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Namco, now known as Namco Bandai, is famous for their arcade franchises. It wasn't until they port the arcade titles to home consoles that the games get the attention they deserved.
By Otter | Published 7/24/2008
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With a slew of old franchises being remade for the new batch of consoles, I dug through my memory banks to come up with a few franchises I would like to see revisited for the High Definition Game Era.
By Anthony Martinez | Published 6/13/2008
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The slasher film franchises tell us more about the late 1970s and 1980s then many history books. They give us a look into the mind of an average teenager from the time.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 6/1/2007
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Some movie franchises have movie after movie and never stop. Some of these need to end.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 7/30/2007
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Once, the life span of a high-quality movie series was three films, maximum. Now, some are pushing their luck with four. Worse still, these are franchises that may well be past their sell-by date.
By Ronald Panarotti | Published 1/10/2008
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Some video game franchises churn out sequel after sequel and get old. These five video game franchises need to end.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 5/17/2008
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Get acquainted with Franchises. Franchisers meet Franchisee.
By Leanna Teague | Published 2/2/2007
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There are a lot of great movies. "Gone With The Wind," "Saving Private Ryan" and "Return Of The King." But only one of those movies made my list of the top 10 movie franchises of all time.
By Eric Fleming | Published 6/8/2007
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Mario? Zelda? Grand Theft Auto? What is the best video game franchise of all-time?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 8/14/2008
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Learn the advantages and disadvantages of running a food franchise like Taco Bell and Subway.
By R. Prince | Published 4/30/2007
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Discuss about franchise business.
By Guoqing Liu | Published 6/27/2008
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Franchising offers entrepreneurially minded individuals the chance to use an established brand name and well-developed products whilst retaining the freedom and flexibility of being a business owner.
By Norasiah Mohamad | Published 7/9/2008
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No other video game company has the same amount of iconic figures as Nintendo does. From saving the industry from crashing to one innovation after another, the excellence of Nintendo cannot be matched.
By Otter | Published 8/1/2008
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From Mega Man to Devil May Cry, the Capcom games are some of the most popular and revolutionary in the history of the industry.
By Otter | Published 8/13/2008
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Although Konami's best games won't light up the sales charts, they have a rampant hardcore following.
By Otter | Published 8/14/2008
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While many of the Boston Celtics' ills have been addressed, the NY Knicks continue to falter.
By David Elliott | Published 2/20/2008
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MLB has their most profitable year on record.
By Tyler Mills | Published 4/29/2008
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2007 brings us more Spidey, Shrek, and Bourne -- yet for years, moviegoers have weathered too many trips to the well long after the novelty and freshness have faded.
By Ronald Panarotti | Published 6/6/2007
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Every company has its flagship series, some of which are amongst the best ever to grace consoles.
By Rashawn Blanchard | Published 2/7/2007
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Stoudamire and the Suns are also on the rise.
By Tyler Mills | Published 12/21/2007
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Several Jackson Hewitt corporate franchisees have been barred from preparing taxes after findings of tax preparation fraud.
By Micah Hensler | Published 9/28/2007
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Wanting to start your own business? Enjoy working with children? Here are 10 low cost children's franchises to consider.
By Rachel Carpenter (joyful327) | Published 6/12/2008
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Dan Gilbert purchased a lowly franchise, the Cleveland Cavaliers, much like Mark Cuban did with the Dallas Mavericks. Gilbert has begun to follow Cuban's plan for success by involving the fans on a personal level and creating a winning atmostphere.
By Steve DiMatteo | Published 10/7/2006
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A member of the Board of Supervisors for the City and County of San Francisco, Edmund Jew has been charged with using the U.S. mail system in a scheme to deprive the citizens of San Francisco of the right to have his honest services as an elected official.
By Regina Sass | Published 9/24/2007
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A look at the two worst teams in the National Football League, and the steps each has to take to regain football prominence.
By Forrest W. Kobayashi | Published 12/28/2007
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A look at one of horror's biggest franchises and its infuelence on pop culture.
By Jonathon Knight | Published 6/10/2008
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In these articles, I'll be looking over famous heroes, franchises, and other such oddities in the entertainment world, and comparing them in head-to-head bouts to see which is better.
By Jullian Mortimer | Published 10/7/2006
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The bustling community of Benton Harbor has a full contingent of tax preparers, from mom-and-pop shops to large tax-house franchises. Three of the city's best are Tri-County Bookkeepers; Jackson Hewitt Tax Service; and H & R Block Tax Service.
By Kate Sheridan | Published 1/5/2006
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Some tips and hints for making money through various types of real estate speculation, including buying undeveloped land, buying seized property and using the resources of franchises.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 5/17/2006
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People think that McDonald's is a prime example of how Americanized the world has become. Yet McDonald's allows for specific aspects of world cultures to shine via their franchises!
By Roy Barnes | Published 8/10/2005
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The 2000 NFL Draft was filled with busts and genuine steals from rounds 1-7. We breakdown a few of the most significant picks that ended up changing franchises for the better.
By Sports Writer, Inc. | Published 6/28/2007
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As well documented, the Legend of Zelda is one of the major franchises that Nintendo has ever created. The main question that seems to wonder in the eyes of some Zelda fans is could a movie work and would it do it justice?
By Bruce Bostwick | Published 8/29/2007
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You will learn a lot running an eBay business. You will learn how to: price items, write product descriptions, scan products, photograph products, determine shipping costs, and ship products.
By Alan Cohen | Published 5/31/2005
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There are thousands of franchises available today in the service industry, and most of them can be done right from your home. The low overhead cost of working from home actually makes starting a franchise business even easier.
By Greg Wendland | Published 10/20/2006
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Ace Combat has long since been one of the most consistent and popular franchises in gaming, here's a small history of the games.
By Rashawn Blanchard | Published 4/10/2007
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With the advent of the Internet, more and more children are finding their way into the virtual front offices of professional sports franchises. And the benefits are many.
By C.E. Butler | Published 3/28/2007
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Within the world of restaurant franchises today, only two companies have quit the burgers of yesteryear, and have focused on creating healthy, and more importantly tasty sandwiches.
By Dylan De Wilde | Published 2/13/2007
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Curves is one of the most successful franchises in the world and it's located in 44 countries worldwide. It is a system of alternating aerobics and strangth exercises just for women on hydraulic machines that will give a woman a proper 30 minute workout.
By Gwyn Guess | Published 11/5/2006
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Say goodbye to Ebay, resale shops, and garage sales. Welcome to Just Between Friends franchises offer the best way to get bargain prices on clothes, toys, books and baby equipment.
By D. Matt | Published 3/24/2007
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Just Between Friends franchises offer the best way to get bargain prices on children's clothing, toys, books and baby equipment. Just Between Friends semi annual sales offer enormous selection and top quality new and gently used items.
By D. Matt | Published 3/24/2007
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This article will discuss the pros and cons to buying a franchise business.
By V.C. Higuera | Published 7/20/2006
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Ever thought about the eBay franchise opportunity? Find more information here!
By S. Ann | Published 12/30/2006
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Article makes you understand the concept of franchise business, the necessities and how it makes a perfect business.
By saurabh | Published 7/5/2008
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Two of the biggest questions of this young NFL season has been, "What the hell is wrong with Edgerrin James?" and, perhaps more importantly, "Are the Cardinals a cursed franchise?" These are really good queries, let's get into them
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 10/3/2006
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As businesses look to expand their operations, they often turn to franchising, and more companies are targeting veterans for their franchise opportunities.
By AC Writer | Published 12/6/2006
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An article exploring the long lived film franchises of pop culture and asking just how long can they or should they last.
By Will N. Stape | Published 11/15/2006
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A complete guide to building a successful franchise in Madden football 2007.
By Sports Writer, Inc. | Published 6/25/2007
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Hockey is Canada's sport, yet unfortunately, there are only 6 NHL franchises in Canada. Hockey needs to return home, and bring more franchises north of border.
By The Wizard | Published 10/26/2006
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A franchise can potentially be a lucrative investment if you have done your research and if you are properly educated about the specific franchise you are looking to acquire.
By Steve Thompson | Published 9/7/2006
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Learn what it takes to own a franchise fresh out of college.
By R. Prince | Published 5/1/2007
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This article outlines the basic steps to applying for a Subway franchise, and describes what Subway's associates can help you accomplish.
By Seth Mullins | Published 2/2/2007
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An overview of items to consider which will help in the success of investing in a painting franchise.
By Jeremy Berger | Published 6/4/2008
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If you're trying to eat healthy but don't have the time to cook, healthy franchise restaurants can offer some advantages over independents. Here's why.
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 8/27/2008
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Owning your own business can be a risky and expensive endeavor. One way to improve your chance of success and limit spending is to purchase a franchise or business model. This article highlights seven Texas businesses that can be purchased for $10,000 or less.
By L. Robinson | Published 8/21/2007
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Twenty years have passed and the Megaman franchise is still going strong.
By Bruce Bostwick | Published 6/18/2007
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A look at the dynamics of choosing the right franchise to purchase.
By mike white | Published 7/9/2007
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If you are looking for a franchise to purchase, should you go it alone or use a broker?
By Steve Thompson | Published 10/29/2007
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If you are at the point where you are reading this article, you are probably someone who has already entertained the idea of owning a franchise. Whatever your background and motivation, it is important for you to investigate whether or not a franchise is right for you.
By Michael Muscarella | Published 1/8/2008
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Are you trying to sell your property by yourself? Learn the type of services a FSBO franchise provides, and how it may save you money in the long run.
By C. Jeanne Heida | Published 2/19/2008
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If you're considering a franchise opportunity in Houston, Texas, you might consider the West side and all it has to offer. Read on to learn about choosing the perfect location in West Houston, as well as tips from a successful franchisee.
By Steve Thompson | Published 1/14/2008
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The Star Wars Lego video games series was very popular and soon there will be a Batman Lego video game. What else should get a Lego video game?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 11/24/2007
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This is for those who are looking to become self-employed.
By Tyler Mills | Published 4/2/2008
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Personally, my base formation is a 4-3. I also use a fair amount of nickel, dime and quarter defenses for obvious reasons (passing situations).
By LIVIN | Published 4/22/2008
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Everybody remembers the original Karate Kid movie but very few give credit to the sequels.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 7/18/2008
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Curves gym for women has more than 9,000 locations worldwide, in more than 35 countries. One out of every four health clubs is a Curves. Read this review to find out if it is right for you!
By Rebecca Livermore | Published 12/26/2007
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What QB's can be counted on more times than not to deliver in the clutch.
By Demar Richardson | Published 7/25/2007
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Have you ever wondered what the story is behind the Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins chains? There are quite a few in my neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago, and I've noticed they also exist in numerous other locations.
By Evelyn Cogdell | Published 1/5/2007
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This is information on franchising.
By James Kent | Published 11/16/2006
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A lot of people have written articles about the best sequels in the movie industry but which movie franchise has the best third movie?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 8/22/2008
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With the release of "Final Fight: Streetwise", it would seem that the Final Fight franchise has been killed. The Streetwise was a fresh idea that didn't seem to be well thought out which contributed to poor sales and player dissatisfaction.
By Can Tran | Published 8/8/2007
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The city of Las Vegas is moving one step closer to having it's own NBA or NHL franchise as Harrah's and AEG have announced they will develop a new start-of-the-art arena nearby to the Bally's and Paris Hotels which are on the Las Vegas Strip.
By Newshound | Published 8/23/2007
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Some thoughts on where Major League Baseball's worst franchise went wrong.
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 6/12/2006
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Saw looks like it will join the ranks of Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Nightmare On Elm Street as a successful and long-lasting horror franchise.
By Lindell-Donahue | Published 11/1/2007
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The Boston Celtics is one of the most historic teams in all of sports. With the franchise lack of making the playoffs, there will be a new look but the same goal.
By Franky | Published 10/9/2007
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Even those not so openly exposed to Nintendo have heard of one of their smartest, emotional, and engaging franchises ever: The Legend of Zelda.
By Christine Melgarejo | Published 4/17/2007
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Today, Pro Football isn't just about watching the games on Sunday afternoons. With fantasy football and simulation video games, interests are changing from box scores and standings to the actual running of franchises.
By Jason Grabulis | Published 4/25/2007
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With Blu-ray winning the format war and many anticipated games coming out this year, many analysts are predicting the Playstation 3 will explode in 2008. Sony will have a great start this spring with many games coming from big-name franchises, including some from their own.
By Otter | Published 3/6/2008
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