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Feed SubscriptionThe DNA–People, Processes, And Philosophies–Of Innovative Companies
In the new book The Innovator's DNA, authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton Christensen discuss the three things that set companies steeped innovation apart from the thousands of other companies doing business. Drawing on a sample of companies that lead both lists, we dove deeply into the practices of some of the world's most innovative companies
Read More »The Toilet Of The Future Will Turn Poop Into Power
You can't dump on this idea: A new $40 million initiative by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help develop futuristic toilets that transform human waste into usable electricity and fuel. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Tuesday that they are giving away more than $42 million to develop new, innovative toilets for use in the world's poorest regions
Read More »Does Paying Top Dollar For Domains Still Make Sense In The Age Of Apps?
A friend of mine received an anonymous offer for $120, via GoDaddy, for a domain he had owned for years called FuzzWire.com. He did not know the nature of the offer--that is, whether it was from a well-financed startup--but he at least knew that since it came from GoDaddy, and was not just some personalized plea sent by email, that he should test the offers limits.
Read More »Coworking’s Latest Backer: City Government
The mayor of Santa Cruz is also co-founder of a coworking startup, which he created to bring individual jobs to his city after major companies turned him down. It's no surprise that the mayor of Santa Cruz, California--just a short ride over the mountains to Silicon Valley--is also a budding entrepreneur.
Read More »PGT: Williams fired over arrangement with Scott?
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Read More »Monster.com’s SeeMore Helps Recruiters Scout The Talent In The Resume Haystack
Monster.com's new semantic search platform SeeMore uses algorithms and analytics to hone in on the best human capital.
Read More »Booziest states in America: Who binge drinks most?
Reckless drinking remains big problem, and some states love their liquor more than others
Read More »Tall people at heightened risk for cancer: Study
Every four inches of height increased cancer risk 16 percent in study of 1.3 million women
Read More »Even good health insurance doesn’t ensure access to doctors
Researchers in Massachusetts show access to psychiatric care severely limited even for patients with top-shelf medical insurance
Read More »Video: The mammogram debate: When to get tested?
Rebecca Jarvis speaks to Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Susan G. Komen Foundation CEO Nancy Brinker about the right age and frequency of mammograms, the role of political will in cancer screening, and how to modify behavior to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Read More »How Foursquare Can Boost Loyalty
Tying a traditional loyalty program to social and location-based check-ins can be an easy way for businesses to attract customers and make money. Heres how to determine whether its worth it for your business and then how to pull it off
Read More »Banks Can Pay Interest on Business Accounts
But not all banks will offer them, and if you choose one, watch for hidden fees.
Read More »07.21.2011 | Inc.com Daily
A social media background search firm, hackers targeting small businesses, entrepreneurs as artists, and more. Credit check, background check, and now social media check. A California-based start-up offers a unique service to businesses: they'll scrape "the Internet for everything prospective employees may have said or done online in the past seven years," reports The New York Times .
Read More »Pet frogs that spread salmonella have health officials hopping mad
Bacteria carried by African dwarf frogs have sickened 241 people in 42 states, CDC says
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