What do you do when you have a bad "break up" with an employee? Here are a few things to think about when it happens, because it will. Over the course of 10 years I've had lovely people come to my e-mail marketing software company VerticalResponse, and sadly they've 'broken up with us' for various reasons
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Relationship expert Pepper Schwartz and professor of psychology Gary Marcus talk about what happens in our brain when we fight and what it says about us as individuals. (TODAY)
Read More »Winklevoss Vs. Facebook Again, Twitter In-Stream Ads, Google’s AdWords Go Behavioral, China’s Firewall Gap, Skype Stock Clause
The Fast Company reader's essential rundown of who's breaking into and shaking up your tech world--starting early in the morning and updated all day. 1. The Winklevoss twins are now pressing ahead with their legal battle against Facebook not in the Supreme Court, but in the federal court in Boston.
Read More »11 Pet-Friendly Workplaces
To celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day, we've profiled some pet-friendly offices that allow workers to bring their furry pals to work.
Read More »Tseng leads Creamer by 1 at LPGA Championship
Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Paula Creamer in the first round of the LPGA Championship.
Read More »Video: Report cites danger of fat toddlers
A major government report says that the rate of excess weight and obesity among children ages two to five have doubled since the 1980s. Michelle Miller takes a look at what's being done to stop the trend.
Read More »Men quicker to say ‘I love you’ than ladies
Dump the stereotype of the manly commitment-phobe. A new study finds that not only do men often say "I love you" first in relationships, they're often happier than women when they hear the three little words said to them.
Read More »Rain mars first day of Travelers Championship
Michael Bradley had a one-stroke lead when first-round play in the Travelers Championship was suspended for the day Thursday.
Read More »The Sticky Business Of Popsicles
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Read More »Most Creative People: Colin And Karen Archipley Lead Vets From Fighting To Farming
The organic farming couple talk about their groundbreaking program to give veterans career options. The Archipleys run a small organic farm near San Diego where they try out course work for Veterans they train in hyrdroponics and other sustainable farming techniques.
Read More »With AmEx Partnership, Foursquare May Prove Social Media’s Real ROI
Today Foursquare announced a nationwide partnership with American Express to offer discounts to cardholders when they check in at select merchants. Now, after linking your AmEx card to your Foursquare account, you'll be able to earn special offers at certain retailers and restaurants: Spend $75 at H&M, for example, and you'll get $10 back on your next statement.
Read More »3 Tips For Building An Ad Business Of The Future
Legendary ad man John Hegarty offers some advice for advertisers and marketers who are trying to navigate the future of the business. Legendary ad man John Hegarty , cofounder and worldwide creative director of international agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty , knows something about building great brands
Read More »Yani Tseng leads LPGA Championship
Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Paula Creamer in the first round of the LPGA Championship.
Read More »Google Helps Journalists Make Data More Informative, And Beautiful
Millions in new grants will help journalist hackers create visually striking graphics that will both inform the public and help reporters find patterns they didn't know were there. In the 21st century, a crack reporter's best source for juicy leads might not be pounding the pavement and hounding sources.
Read More »Tracking And Rescuing Firefighters With Disposable "Breadcrumb" Routers
The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a tiny, disposable router that allows first responders to communicate digitally in emergencies--and could replace two-way radios. The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new two-way radio replacement system for firefighters that's designed to work in extreme heat and disaster situations--and is disposable
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