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In my last blog post , I made the case for hiring candidates with experience for positions that require problem-solving, people management and leadership skills. And after reading a few thoughtful comments that challenged my argument, I stand by my thoughts. Truth is, those are tough lessons to learn even with experience

Drive through the Midwest and it's only a matter of time before you hit corn and soy fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. It's no surprise, really--the U.S. government lavishes the two industries with cash, spending $15.4 billion in subsidies for corn, cotton, rice, wheat, and soybeans in 2009 alone.

Frank Gruber, CEO and Co-founder of Tech Cocktail, and Travis Kalanick, a longtime Silicon Valley entrepreneur who runs online car service Uber--and is a Groupon client--responds to the company's presentation at SXSW, taking the opportunity to call them out for shoddy service.

We are in the age of the inexperienced entrepreneur making a fortune and leading the pack. At least that’s what I see in everything from The Social Network to a recent Inc. article about a 20-something New Yorker moving to Dehli because his company’s Website is all the rage in India

In celebration of its 20-year anniversary, Aviara Golf Club at the Park Hyatt in Carlsbad, Calif., is offering the Callaway Golf Experience Package now through Labor Day weekend. Special features include a custom club-fitting session at Callaway headquarters, where the player will hit golf balls into a screen of scenic ...

While the main stage talks are the intellectual core of the TED experience, they're far from the only thing going on. As one might expect from a community thick with ideas and inspiration, there is an immense undercurrent of entrepreneurial excitement and activity that runs through the event.

Veteran Hollywood star Mickey Rooney testified on Capitol Hill to shine a spotlight on elder abuse. Rooney shared his experience as a victim. Ines Ferre reports.

Disney's unique, guided, land-based tours successfully offer families the chance to explore far-flung destinations from Italy to Africa with itineraries that de-stress the experience for parents.