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They're small things--but they can completely change someone's day. I left the company years ago for another but I still run into former colleagues. Usually the ensuing conversation involves something along the lines of, “Hey, did you hear about the (latest management decision I think is really stupid) at the plant?” This question was different

They were doing just fine before, but the biggest of minority owners of Facebook are about to be catapulted into a far more elite bracket. As we ponder what they'll do with with new millions (billions, for cofounder Eduardo Saverin), here's a look at what got them where they are today.

In these hyperlinked days, one might reasonably guess that the subject of the first book of photographs may have been along the lines of the True Purpose of the Internet (ask someone who’s seen “Avenue Q” if you don’t know). Or if not that, perhaps cityscapes, or naval vessels, or still lifes, or battlefields. But no

After crunching the numbers, you'll see that you can afford to outsource almost everything that does not contribute to your bottom line.

A new car in 2025 will go twice as far on a gallon of gasoline than a 2012 model does now, if automakers comply with new federal standards released today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced aggressive new rules to raise the fuel efficiency of cars, SUVs and pickup trucks

The founder of FamiliesGo!, a travel website, weighs the options for her start-ups growth.

Almost half of the folks surveyed recently said they'd be tempted into buying an Amazon tablet PC if it were priced below $300. That's a very tricky price point to reach. Meanwhile, all we really know about Amazon's tablet are rumors , hints , and suggestions --but this is typical of the company, and the data is adding up fast, suggesting it's really on its way soon.

Is it ageism or common sense to ban rowdy children? A few months ago I wrote about a handful of restaurateurs that discouraged diners from bringing children into their establishments .

Kevin Systrom launched popular photo-sharing app Instagram in October--and already it boasts around 5 million users. By comparison, it took years for startups such as Facebook and Twitter to reach that growth

The Fast Company reader's essential source for breaking news and innovation from around the web--updated all day. Watch Out Pandora Pandora is great--until it foists upon you some lame, unknown artist totally out of left field. MoonPlayer , a sleek, easy-to-use free-streaming service, aims to fix that frustration by playing only artists you select.