Sneakers, Nazis, and a Family Feud


	Sneakers, Nazis, and a Family Feud

Brimstone

5-20-2008 9:11 AM

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..."a certain arm's length rapprochement has emerged between the corporate cultures. Locals joke that it has now even become acceptable for employees of the two companies to date--almost"-Forbes.com

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5-23-2008 10:31 AM

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