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This stuffed coelacanth, described by Smith in 1939, achieved worldwide fame. Source . It was supposed to be extinct

We can't all be morning people, but we can crib from the caffeine-stained playbooks of successful early risers. Here's how

Caterina Fake, Chip Conley, Dan Ariely, Susan Gregg Koger, and others on their biggest--and most brilliant--mistakes. Success is never inevitable: Seemingly smart decisions often turn out to be disastrous, and sometimes what appear to be the worst decisions turn out to be pivotal to eventual success.

By Nina Chestney LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The global economy could withstand widespread disruption from a natural disaster or attack by militants for only a week as governments and businesses are not sufficiently prepared to deal with unexpected events, a report by a respected think-tank said. Events such as the 2010 volcanic ash cloud, which grounded flights in Europe, Japan's earthquake and tsunami and Thailand's floods last year, have showed that key sectors and businesses can be severely affected if disruption to production or transport goes on for more than a week

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed. But while the vision and determination are probably non-negotiable for would-be business founders, "starting a company can be done in many different ways," according to FlexJobs founder and CEO Sara Sutton Fell

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed

Long hours at the office with your team isn't the only way to build a business, according to entrepreneur Sara Sutton Fell. Think of the start-up life and you'll probably picture young dreamers asleep under their desks, working all hours and powering themselves with caffeine drinks and the will to succeed.

Inspired by the sartorial stars of London’s Savile Row, Absolut released its classic vodka in a brand-new suit. The Absolut Crystal Pinstripe bottle is hand-blown by fellow Swedish company Reijmyre, which, at just over 200 years old, is the oldest currently operating glassworks in Sweden. Priced at $1,500 and limited ...

Ad on a London Bus. Courtesy of Annie Wade via Flickr. People have long tried tricks to aid their memories

For companies in any industry, it's adapt or die when it comes to social media.

Manhattan's midtown streets are arranged in a user-friendly grid. In Paris 20 administrative districts, or arrondissements, form a clockwise spiral around the Seine.

Breaking into an international market is time-consuming, and risks becoming a big distraction. What can you learn from how Eileen Fisher did it? I wrote recently about how hard — but also how important — it is to export right now

Brooklyn's business leaders ponder the future of hacking, crowdfunding, and your customers' shopping habits in the second TEDxBrooklyn. How will you "redefine better" in 2012? Friday's TEDxBrooklyn conference focused on that theme by bringing together some of the biggest forces that have "bettered" the borough in recent years

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You're probably making these five classic public-relations mistakes.