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Feed SubscriptionCadmium consumption may lead to breast cancer, study says
Women who had a high cadmium diet -- a chemical found in bread, cereals, root crops and vegetables -- were 21 percent more likely to develop breast cancer
Read More »Perfect Start-up Employee: Vets
Hiring? Young veterans with a true entrepreneurial inclination can thrive at a start-up
Read More »How to Save On Business Travel
Six tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs.
Read More »Study: Sleeping less may mean you’ll eat more
Study shows that people who slept 2/3 of their normal time ate over 500 additional calories a day
Read More »Walking Around In Your VC’s Shoes
Much has been written recently about the venture capital "ecosystem"--whether there is enough capital flowing into the industry for it to thrive, or even stay afloat. As the 2011 numbers rolled in, many observers were aghast to see that VCs invested twice as much as they raised.
Read More »Face blindness: People who can’t remember faces
60 Minutes reports on face blindness, a condition that prevents people from recognizing people's faces -- even those of their own family members.
Read More »Face blindness: People who can’t recognize faces
60 Minutes reports on face blindness, a condition that prevents people from recognizing faces -- even those of their own family members.
Read More »The Unsung Hero Behind Every Great Website
Talented engineers and project managers both play key roles, but much of the success of your website hinges on this key person. Last week, I talked about all of the people involved in designing a website that drives business
Read More »Read Obituaries. And Lead to the Fullest
Write your own eulogy today. Reflect on your life so far, and whether you're satisfied with the path you're on
Read More »Shocking ads: Tips from smokers
New CDC print, TV and online ads feature real smokers who faced real life consequences
Read More »To Find New Audiences, Reach Out To The Fringes
Wanting to lure new audiences to your website or brand? John Wiseman, vice president of marketing and partnerships at Thrillist, tells Fast Company how they work with would-be competitors to find new fans.
Read More »Giffords, Kelly to headline on Mediterranean cruise
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her retired astronaut husband Mark Kelly will take to the high seas this summer as the headliners for a high-end Atlantic and Mediterranean cruise.
Read More »3 Steps To Pursuing Your Ideal Career
There's often a gap between identifying what you naturally gravitate toward and gain energy from and how that translates into your full-time work. Take a deep breath and dive in with these three steps that'll start closing it
Read More »How the Healthcare Mess Hurts Entrepreneurs
Our current healthcare system is messy and unfair. And it's hurting the competitiveness of our entrepreneurs. The U.S
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