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The auteur behind "Thumbsucker" and the newly released "Beginners" has perfected the art of making capitalism look beautiful, earning money off of corporate commercial work to support uncompromisingly artistic independent films. Let's call 'em "dependies." “I don’t actually believe in advertising,” says Mike Mills, a guy who makes his living directing TV commercials. “I don’t really believe that when I make a Nike ad that people go buy more of that shoe, you know?” But by the time his spots air, the ambivalence has magically transformed into authenticity.
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Wardrobe dilemma: How does one dress for the swanky, Havana-themed Publisher's Party at the Top of Mt. Aspen while still keeping warm?
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Stars of the sky, like stars of the silver screen, hide their age well.
Read More »GrowCo – Preview Chapter: Build a Growth Plan for Your Business – Carissa Reiniger
Carissa Reiniger, founder and CEO of Silver Lining Ltd. talks about how to create an actionable strategy to get your company where you want it to be.
Read More »The Bin Laden Raid Could Transform Asia’s 21st Century Arms Race
How a split-second stall in a top-secret chopper could lead to a new-and-improved Chinese stealth fighter and greatly alter the international arms race--in four easy steps. 1. Get to the chopper.
Read More »Skype’s Investors’ $6.5B "Told Ya So"
Defending the $8.5 billion
Read More »Google Cash Powers Up CoolPlanet Biofuels
CoolPlanet Biofuels, a startup that churns out biofuel from cellulosic waste (think plant waste and woodchips) just snagged an undisclosed amount of cash from Google Ventures in its Series B round of funding. This comes after an $8 million funding round last year, which included GE and North Bridge Venture Partners. Out of all the biofuel players in the market, why is CoolPlanet getting so much attention
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