You don't need to look far to see that a growing community of makers--people who like to work on art- and science-based DIY projects--is blossoming in the U.S.
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"You've got people saying, 'I'm here,' whatever 'here' means. 'Here' may mean I'm at a restaurant or a ball game," says James D.
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Whether you need to log sales calls or keep track of business cards, there's an app to make it easier to get out of the office and into the field.
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Instead of focusing on how much investment they get, startups should make something that solves problems. If they do, they'll get loyal customers, and that's more important than investors
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Two new studies provide more clues about neurological disease that affects 5.2 million Americans
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"The Doctors" host, Dr. Travis Stork answers health questions from viewers.
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McDonald's Happy Meals will now be healthier, with smaller servings of French fires, apple slices and no soda. Jeff Glor reports.
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about a new pilot study that reveals nasal insulin spray improved memory in early stage Alzheimer's dementia.
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This and more important news from your Fast Company editors, with updates all day. Microsoft Wooing Devs For Win 8
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Entrepreneur (and former Facebook employee) Dave Morin did. Here's why.
Read More »The Easiest Way to Launch An E-Business
Here's the short answer: buy one! There are lots of entrepreneurs out there (maybe you!) who have a great business plan that happens to have either an e-business part to it or all of it would be an e-business. Having the business acumen to come up with a rock-solid plan, dazzle investors, and maintain the determination to launch it are one thing. Having the tech chops to launch the online presence necessary (a website, a mobile website, an auction storefront on eBAy, etc.) is another set of, well, chops.
Read More »Operation From the Heart (OpFTH)
Operation From the Heart (OpFTH) is a grassroots movement, sending support from hearts and homes across the US to our troops serving in harm’s way overseas. This organization was started to support a friend who was deployed to Iraq in ...
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