Researchers say, for the first time, they've mapped the genetic code of a fetus. Dr.
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Inclusion draws upon the two-way nature of real human conversation. Yet inclusive communication goes a crucial step further: It extends the practice of back-and-forth interaction in a way that entitles people to give as well as take--to provide their own ideas, and not simply to parry the ideas offered by others
Read More »The Men Leading the Water Revolution
When Greg Ryan and his son came up with the technology to pasteurize water, they didn't know they would be leading the most important and lucrative subsector of the water industry. Perhaps no one understands the value of water better than a farmer
Read More »Hot Industry: Water Conservation
As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now. Why It's Hot Every statistic about water scarcity is more staggering than the next: One out of eight people in the world doesn't have access to clean water, and one out of every five deaths in children under the age of 5 is from water-related disease.
Read More »Apple Settling On $2.25 Million Sum In Australian "4G" iPad Issues
News updates all day from Fast Company. Apple has been under fire from Australian authorities over claims it misled consumers there with information that the new iPad is a "4G" device.
Read More »Leading Through Change: John Caplan
He's spearheaded brand expansions, business makeovers, and reputation restorations. John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, is a master of change. He shares the best lessons he's learned
Read More »Facebook Opens The Door On Its App Center
Over 600 apps listed in the company's new hub. Facebook today launched the App Center it announced last month . The goal is
Read More »Phillips de Pury to Auction Off 20th- and 21st-Century Works
Phillips de Pury & Co., a 216-year-old international art company with outposts in London and New York, is hosting an auction June 15 at its Park Avenue location. Focusing on 20th- and 21st-century decorative arts and design, the auction will feature more than 100 pieces ranging from light fixtures and ...
Read More »A Bruce Weber Photo Exhibit Hits Long Island’s East End
The work of renowned fashion photographer Bruce Weber will be on view in a summer-long exhibition at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society in Bellport, Long Island—a small seaside village that served as one of Weber’s favorite locations for his famous photo shoots in the early ’80s. For decades, Weber’s fashion photography ...
Read More »Sandoz voluntarily recalls 10 lots of Introvale birth control pills
White placebo pills were placed in ninth week instead of the thirteenth week on the blister package
Read More »Employee Performance: Give Straight Talk
Employees need to know how they are doing--especially (but not only) if they're underperforming. What may seem like common sense sometimes gets overlooked when it comes to managing people.
Read More »Design a Company Logo That Stands Out
Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.
Read More »1 in 10 cases of tuberculosis in China are drug-resistant
One in 10 cases of tuberculosis in China cannot be treated by the most commonly-used drugs
Read More »Thank Your Employees in Just 8 Words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. The other day I was given the challenge to recognize 30 people by writing each one of them a note, which got me thinking about the amazing implications of recognizing employee's contributions
Read More »Shaker Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Bar–Online
Israeli entrepreneurs create a "Cheers" for the Internet.
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