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Oh, we just knew Facebook didn't care about privacy! After all its maneuverings to get us to open up, the social-networking behemoth is expected to go public itself sometime this year.
Read More »How to Monetize Social Media
Many business executives have not found sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Myspace, and Linkedin useful in making money.
Read More »Iran Cracking Down Online With "Halal Internet"
Introducing a nationwide intranet that one high-ranking official calls a "Halal Internet." In: censorship and e-banking. Out: sex and profanity. The Iranian government, wary from the internet-driven 2009 demonstrations and the recent Arab revolutions, is planning to wall-off much of the country's online access.
Read More »8 Neat Ways To Utilize Virtual Events
Conferences, symposiums, and meetings are going virtual for some companies.
Read More »How to Lose a Loyal Diner
I've had several good meals at The Ten Bells, a well-reviewed wine bar in Manhattan's Lower East Side over the last couple years. Dark and cozy and decorated with empty wine bottles and chalkboards that display that day's menu, the food is simple and delicious—tapas like papas bravas, albondigas, and creamy brandade, as well as excellent charcuterie (duck rillettes!) and cheeses.
Read More »How to Be a Tough Negotiator
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs.
Read More »Genetic testing of kids popular with parents: Good idea?
Study shows many parents eager to have kids tests for adult diseases, despite cautions from experts
Read More »Video: Sugar: As bad as tobacco?
Erica Hill talks to Dr. Jennifer Ashton about a New York Times Magazine article about the dangers of sugar and the damage it does to our bodies
Read More »Video: Tips for smarter eating habits
Clinical and nutritional psychologist Amanda Baten speaks to Erica Hill about the link between office candy bowls and weight gain and gives some tips on how to make mindful food choices.
Read More »Can sugar be poisonous?
Debate growing; Dr.
Read More »Television Is Dead; Long Live Television
Philips is selling its TV business to a Chinese volume manufacturer, while Apple TV gets more real every day.
Read More »Suicide Risk Jumps for Gay Teens in "Unsupportive" Counties
Straight teens also at risk in areas deemed less sensitive to gays
Read More »Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Heartwood Studios
As applications for the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 arrive, we thought it would be worthwhile to shine a spotlight on some of the companies that are vying to appear on our ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Read More »At-home STD tests private — but wrong?
It’s the subject no one wants to discuss: sexually transmitted diseases. And even fewer want to have an in-depth conversation with their doctor or nurse about them.
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