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Internet users--Facebookers most of all--are a trusting bunch. Why?

If you never want the game to stop, build a business based on your favorite game. The world stops spinning for the MLB playoffs. The World Cup is your Holy Grail.

Google in legal hot water, Big names (Apple! Microsoft! Sony!) buy big Nortel patents, Facebook battles another would-be owner, RIM's highly public executive brawl. This, and other bits of news from your Fast Company editors, with updates all day. Google Broke Wiretap Laws?

Editor's note: This article is the last of a three-part series by John Carey. Part 1, " Storm Warning: Extreme Weather Is Caused by Climate Change ," was posted on June 28.

When attending events, like scientific conferences, some people take copious notes with pen and paper.

Over the last few months, Syria has been making headlines almost daily as the struggles between the government and protesters have become increasingly violent. This past Friday, the city of Hama was the target of a government-led military assault that claimed the lives of at least 65 protesters and injured countless others. As tens of thousands of mourners gathered the next day, tanks began to surround the city and caused funeral processions to feel more like protests

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There were more tornado deaths in April than any other time in history. The cause is unknown, but the damage is enormous. The weekend's tornado in Joplin, Mo., was just the latest--and most devastating--of what has been a rash of tornadoes.

From work to play, how can someone get the most out of what they do? We continue our Leadership Hall of Fame series, a year-long look at the top business books and authors, with an excerpt from Flow (1990) by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

As natural disasters increase, insurance companies are paying out more and more. To keep costs down, the industry wants the government to be better prepared.

By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Heavy rains, deep snowfalls, monster floods and killing droughts are signs of a "new normal" of extreme U.S. weather events fueled by climate change, scientists and government planners said on Wednesday

After spending an estimated $350 million to sign top music acts Madonna, Jay-Z, and U2, no one could've guessed Live Nation would be interested in giving discounts to customers. But that's exactly the focus of a new joint venture with Groupon. After spending an estimated $350 million to sign top music acts Madonna, Jay-Z, and U2, no one could've guessed Live Nation would be interested in giving discounts to customers.

Would you tell a friend if you found a $50 Lady Gaga concert ticket for $25? Ok, so GrouponLive is likely to involve far less popular artists, but Groupon and Live Nation are betting you'll still spread the word among friends--and help drum up attendance

Tom Lehman won the Regions Tradition for his third victory in seven Champions Tour events this year, beating Peter Senior with a par on the second hole of a playoff Sunday.

Dear EarthTalk : My daughter loves those press-on tattoos, and they’re frequently given out at birthday parties and other events. But I’ve noticed the labels say they’re only for ages three and up