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MOMA's "No Discipline" Show

Israeli-born designer Ron Arad "is the most curious person I know," says Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art. "We titled the show 'No Discipline' because so many ...READ»

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100th anniversary of first Lincoln penny

The first U.S. penny -- pure copper and featuring a woman with flowing hair -- was minted in 1792. But it wasn't until 1909, a century after Lincoln's birth, that the 16th prez's image made it to the coin. Now, to mark Honest ...READ»

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National Mustard Day

Mustard is, well, cutting the mustard. As more Americans brown-bag lunch and dine at home, sales of the sauce are up. Revenue at market leader French's grew more than 6% last year. But mustard's sometime partner and neme-sis is doing ...READ»

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How to Build Your Own Spaceship

When Piers Bizony was 10, his father asked him to keep a scrapbook of space travel. Four decades later, the science writer, still hooked, created this DIY manual for rocket jockeys. Though the book's structure is a weak conceit, it ...READ»

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Weight of the Nation

Each year, the average American eats 16 pounds of fries, 23 pounds of pizza, and 26 pounds of candy. Let's just say the CDC may have bittenoff more than it can chew with this inaugural conference dedicated to combating the obe-sity ...READ»

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Cosmoprof in Vegas

The 25,000 beauty professionals at this mega makeup meet will have to slap on a brave face. Though the cosmetics sector stayed pert in previous recessions -- lipstick sales rose 11% just after 9/11 -- this slump is having an ugly ...READ»

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World Aquatics Championships

Nearly 3,000 athletes from 200 nations will compete at this year's swimming and diving championships. But extraordinary attention will go to one: Michael Phelps. In his first major meet since the bong-picture scandal that cost him a ...READ»

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Ultimate Fighting Championships Fan Expo

The UFC has evolved considerably since the late 1990s, when Senator John McCain likened its battles to "human cockfighting." Today, the professional mixed-martial-arts league discourages "eye gouging of any kind," "stomping a ...READ»

New Jersey Dental School Grads Seem Unscathed By Unemployment Rate

Graduates from the NJ Premier Institute for Medical and Dental Training have had success entering the workforce after just 13 weeks of training. Despite growing jobless claims, opportunities for medical and dental assistants are up.READ»

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Buy Here Pay Here Dealer in Ohio Reduces Interest Rates On Car Loans

ABC MotorCredit in Ohio announces reduced interest rates on car loans by 7.5%. Used car buyers can save as much as 10% off their regular monthly payments because of this.READ»

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Ford Dealer in Albuquerque Highlights Service Specials on Brakes and Tires

New Mexico auto service center offers up to $60 cash back on premium Goodyear tire purchases. Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque has the special going on through June. The center services all makes and models, not just Ford and no appointment is necessary.READ»

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The Hidden Costs of Workaholism

Workaholism is the respectable addiction in our society but it's costing organizations in terms of loss of productivity, poor relationships and employee engagement. During this recession, with the increased pressure on workers to perform, the problem is getting worse.READ»

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The One PR Strategy That Always Works: Persistence with a Purpose

  Okay—so you’ve got a brilliant, innovative product or service. So what? If no one knows about it, no one cares about it; it may as well not exist. The only solution, everyone seems to agree, is PR. But the best ...READ»

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How a Brand Dies or How Not to Leave Your Brand to Fate

Use these "7 Deadly Sins of Branding" to help your brand rise above the noise.READ»

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Thinking about "Design Thinking"

Design Thinking sits squarely in a Cartesian world of divided minds and bodies in spite of the fact that recent advances in evolutionary theory and cognitive science point to the inseparability of what is called the "hand-brain ...READ»

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Get the "Best Family Car" at your local Miami Honda Dealership

With the baby boom in full swing in Miami, it is certain that at least a few of us are considering cars with a growing family in mind. If a family car that marries style, function, value, and most importantly, safety is what ...READ»

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American Revolution's Pamphleteers, Today's Bloggers and Twitterers

The celebration of our country’s independence this past weekend made the harrowing Twitter and blog posts of the resistance movement in Iran even more poignant. As they continue to challenge the legitimacy of that ...READ»

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When Risk / Reward is in Your Favor

During the lean years, risks become the central talking point, and we become scared of taking any risk. Instead of shunning all risks, consider the pros and cons (upside and downside), and take on risk at a pace that is appropriate for your organization. READ»

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Heroes or Leaders...

What do we need most, heroes or leaders?READ»

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The "We've-Always-Done-It-This-Way" Trap

If you ever run into obstacles affecting change with your brand, here's a quick argument why people around you should listen up.READ»

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Authors Share Insights on Career Success

In keeping with the overall theme of this blog, I decided to do a quick Q&A on career guidance with two authors of new career books. Ford R. Myers is the author of "Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring" (published in ...READ»

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Developing Stronger and Smarter Business Executives

“Tough times lead to tough choices, but there is a tangible opportunity for nonprofits to emerge stronger and smarter,” according to The Bridgespan Group’s “Managing in Tough Times: May 2009 Nonprofit Leaders ...READ»

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Corporate Social Networking: What Is Role Of HR & Learning?

It’s no surprise that corporations have a love/hate relationship with the use of social media inside the company. As Business Week reminds us in recent article, there is reason for the tension inside companies on how they should ...READ»

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Growth of Mobile Services in India

Since I joined Dilithium Networks in June, in the exciting field of mobile video, I have had a chance to reminisce about my 15 year on and off association with the telecommunication industry in India from a vendor perspective.READ»

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