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Ever found yourself constantly collecting business cards and entering names and phone numbers into your phone? Tired of the awkward social dance of giving numbers, waiting for the other person to call, hanging up, storing the number, and asking several ...
Read More »Michael Eisen – The Youth Wellness Network
Listen to My Exclusive Interview with Michael Eisen Michael Eisen is the founder of the YouthWellness Network (YWN), an organization dedicated to inspiring and empoweringyouth across the globe to live happier and more positive lives. YWN specializesin creating and implementing ...
Read More »Aviation: Alternative Approach
Count XOJet among the private-aviation companies that appear to have moved past the economic crisis. Indeed, the San Francisco–based charter provider, which has been in business since 2006, seems to be thriving. XOJet reports that its revenues grew by 40 percent from 2010 to 2011.
Read More »Aviation: Alternative Approach
Count XOJet among the private-aviation companies that appear to have moved past the economic crisis. Indeed, the San Francisco–based charter provider, which has been in business since 2006, seems to be thriving. XOJet reports that its revenues grew by 40 percent from 2010 to 2011
Read More »Fancy Hands’ On-Call Army Of Personal Assistants Log 20,000 Minutes Of Talk Time Per Month
You don't have to be a Hollywood mogul to have someone do mind-numbing tasks for you. Just ask Ted Roden
Read More »Review: ‘Wrath of the Titans’ more fun than predecessor
Everything is on fire in "Wrath of the Titans."
Read More »The rise of the black nerd in pop culture
Comedians Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the brains behind the hit Comedy Central sketch show "Key & Peele," joked that President Barack Obama is the idol black nerds have longed for and needed.
Read More »Video: Early diagnoses, intervention keys when autism suspected
A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Bob and Suzanne Wright, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism.
Read More »Top 10 Most Popular Stories Of The Week
Here are the stories you read, shared, tweeted, and pinned this week.
Read More »CDC: Ads spark big increase to quit smoking line
More than twice as many people called a toll-free number to help them quit smoking a week after the launch of ad campaign
Read More »Video: FDA rejects proposed ban on BPA
The Food and Drug Administration rejected a petition to ban Bisphenol-A, or BPA, from food or drink packaging, reports Scott Pelley.
Read More »Weed Out Wannabes; Not Everyone Can Cut It At A Start-up
Nine ways to know if the job seeker you're talking to has the personality, risk profile, and skill set for an entrepreneurial venture. They smile, they laugh on cue, and they have a rehearsed response for every conventional interview question. They profess to be entrepreneurs, but are they actually wantrapreneurs
Read More »Post-"Entourage," Adrian Grenier Brews Beer, Socially Conscious Businesses
Adrian Grenier doesn't mind if you call him Vince. But he'd also like you to call him a community builder who has some big ideas about turning media culture into a positive way to engage teens. Oh, and he thinks you should try a little of his retro-inspired beer
Read More »TEDx Plans To Occupy Wall Street
Jonathan Ende is bringing the TED brand of futurism to the heart of high finance: the New York Stock Exchange, for TEDx Wall Street.
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