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Under-Promise. Over-Deliver. And Your Brand's Fans Will Talk

It's when companies under-promise and over-deliver that people experience memorable moments that will affect their habits for a lifetime.READ»

Nonsense At Work

Your approach to the great unwrapping:Did Santa pay you a visit yesterday?  If so, how did you react, with glee or with gravitas?How you reacted points to how you are likely to react to the gifts awaiting you in the new year.A ...READ»

Consumers Plan to Spend a Little More on Christmas Cheer This Year

Is this the end of the recession? Gallup's latest poll for projected Christmas gift spending shows that U.S. consumers may be about to spend a little more money than they did last year. Some $743 on average, versus a measly $639 in ...READ»

The 12 Days of Gaming

With the holidays just around the corner, you're wondering what games to buy for the beloved gamer geeks on your list ... or yourself (you have to spend those gift cards on something). In no particular order, here are 12 great games released this year guaranteed to fill the season with rocking, shooting, zombie-slaying joy.READ»

Can You Solve these Typographic Riddles? (Help Us, Then, Please)

A sneak peek at a book of graphic-design puzzles.READ»

The perfect gift? One that everyone loves and no one forgets!

Does it exist? Find out now!READ»

Tasty Design Treats for the Fall

What's new at the MoMA design store.READ»

The Perfect Gadget For The Inebriated

Need a Christmas gift for that friend who drinks a little too much at parties, and then wants to drive? Or maybe you're even distrustful of your own driving after a rocking New Year's Eve? Then David Steele Enterprises just may have ...READ»

Holiday Shoppers Say They're Going Green -- But Are They Really?

This holiday season, more people are thinking about spending more to gift green, but with the economy tanking and unemployment levels at their highest in 15 years, there's likely to be even more of a gap between consumer attitudes and actions ...READ»

Cool Gifts: Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

While we covered all the bases for your wishlist and gift-giving needs at Fast Company's Gift Guide Central, there were a few of my personal favorites that didn't make the list. Here's one.READ»

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Cool Gifts: Freehands Gloves for Gadget Lovers

We've got all of your wishlist and gift-giving needs covered at Fast Company's Gift Guide Central, but here's one of my personal favorites that didn't make the list.READ»

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Objects of Design

These pieces will make you the most aesthetically attuned gift giver around.READ»

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The 12 Games of Christmas

It's the holiday season and video game companies are releasing their best material. But with so many choices, how do you know which ones to get your favorite gamer? Don't worry, the 12 featured here will help you earn high scores.READ»

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The Best Business Books of 2008

These books run the gamut of what Fast Company is about--innovation, creativity, design, sustainability, technology, marketing, and global business. Their central theme: finding and sharing new ideas is essential to success.READ»

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20 Gifts Under $25

With the holidays fast approaching and the economy still reeling from the financial crisis, this year it's harder than ever to find affordable presents that your friends and loved ones might actually want. We culled the hottest items from some our favorite sites, including the MOMA Store, Uncommon Goods, and The Coolest Gifts, to bring you our top picks for under $25.READ»

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