Montblanc’s new Vintage Pulsographe ($47,200) is a pang of nostalgia for the 1930s, an era when chronographs were practical instruments. During that period, Minerva, whose Villaret-based manufacture is now run by Montblanc, was a specialist in such instruments, like chronograph scales that assisted physicians in quickly measuring the pulse of ...
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Feed SubscriptionThe All-New Aston Martin Virage Strikes a Balance
Aston Martin has done a remarkable job designing each and every one of its cars in a way that appeals to both the style-minded and performance-obsessed buyer. For some, however, the body lines and badge letters begin to blur somewhere between the DB9 and DBS models, to a degree in ...
Read More »The All-New Aston Martin Virage Strikes a Balance
Aston Martin has done a remarkable job designing each and every one of its cars in a way that appeals to both the style-minded and performance-obsessed buyer. For some, however, the body lines and badge letters begin to blur somewhere between the DB9 and DBS models, to a degree in ...
Read More »Western Wines and More on the Auction Block
Some of the most desired California wines and more will be on the auction block on June 18 at Bonhams Wine Auction in San Francisco. Highlights include two bottles of 2005 Screaming Eagle presented in their original wooden cases (estimated from $3,000 to $4,000). Pioneering California winery Inglenook, which dates ...
Read More »Western Wines and More on the Auction Block
Some of the most desired California wines and more will be on the auction block on June 18 at Bonhams Wine Auction in San Francisco. Highlights include two bottles of 2005 Screaming Eagle presented in their original wooden cases (estimated from $3,000 to $4,000). Pioneering California winery Inglenook, which dates ...
Read More »Best of the Best 2011: Specialty Vehicles: High-Performance Sports Car: Singer 911
Nearly 40 years after its introduction, the Porsche Carrera RS remains an icon of air-cooled aggression that exemplifies the pure and visceral early 911 breed and represents the best of the 1970s racers.
Read More »Biodegradable Products Are Good For Landfills, But Bad For The Climate
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. A new study finds that while biodegradable products help reduce mass in landfills, they may be worsening global warning. Luckily, there's a solution: Make earth-friendly plastics that actually disintegrate more slowly.
Read More »Video: Cell phones potentially linked to cancer
An international group of scientists has classified cell phones as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." Dr. Jon LaPook reports that this means that there may be an increased risk, but the study is not conclusive.
Read More »PGT: Woods a lock to play in Presidents Cup
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Read More »Why Obama Nominated NRDC Cofounder John Bryson As Commerce Secretary
Is it possible to separate economic growth from environmental damage? President Obama's nomination today of Natural Resources Defense Council cofounder John Bryson as Commerce Secretary means we're trying. President Obama's nomination today of businessman and Natural Resources Defense Council cofounder John Bryson as Commerce Secretary is a refreshing sign for those who want economic growth and environmental protection to go hand in hand.
Read More »Watch A Tugboat Drag An Arctic Iceberg To Parched People Half A World Away [Video]
Since he was hired in the '70s by Saudi prince Mohammad al-Faisal, French engineer Georges Mougin has tried to figure out a way to tow freshwater icebergs across the Arctic. Now, with 3-D tech, declassified satellite data, and tugboats, he might have cracked the way to quench the world's thirst
Read More »Woods’ race to catch Jack depends on wounded knee
Jack Nicklaus doesn't want Tiger Woods to break his record of 18 major championships.
Read More »Fast Company Is Hiring A Web Production Coordinator
We are looking for a web production coordinator to join the Fast Company development team. This position is deeply involved in the production of our web content--you will be working with our web producer, editorial staff, writers, and photo editors in order to implement stories within our content management system. Being an Assistant web production coordinator means that you wear many hats and are comfortable communicating with different parts of our organization.
Read More »Tiger unsure he’ll play U.S. Open
PGT: Tiger Woods called Jack Nicklaus and told him he might not play in the U.S.
Read More »How to Choose a Domain Extension
Gone are the days when .com and .net were your only options when registering a URL for your business. Here are some tips for developing a domain extension strategy
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