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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 27. (Drug) Delivery Man Robert Langer MIT Previous | Next The idea for a "pharmacy on a chip" came to Robert Langer one evening 10 years ago. What if you implanted an electronic device, he ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 43. Psychotech Hunter Hoffman University of Washington Previous | Next Kids at Seattle's Harborview Burn Center have found help in a strange new place: SnowWorld, a virtual reality where they ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 29. Chairvoyant Patricia Urquiola Furniture designer Previous | Next Little-known until a few years ago, the Spanish-born Patricia Urquiola was the buzz of the Milan Furniture Fair in 2004. Then ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 12. Blue-Hair University Rakesh Khurana, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, and Nitin Nohria Harvard Business School Previous | Next Rakesh Khurana, a 38-year-old associate professor at Harvard Business ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 7. Mass Marketer Joe Duffy Duffy & Partners Previous | Next With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China is the King Kong of global markets--a fact not lost on the West's giant ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 6. Growing Body Parts Anthony Atala Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Previous | Next At this moment, more than 90,000 patients in the United States are awaiting organ transplants. ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 46. The Quick Fix Michael C. Howe MinuteClinic Previous | Next Welcome to drive-thru health care: It's conveniently located inside your local Target, CVS pharmacy, or supermarket; it's quick, ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 19. Robot To Surgery! Gary Guthart Intuitive Surgical Previous | Next Doctors only began using surgical robots, or "surgibots," in endoscopic procedures like gall-bladder removal in 2000. But ...READ»

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The 5th Annual Fast 50

Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 8:34 PM

The 5th Annual Fast 50 32. Anticancer Antibodies Jennie Mather Raven Biotechnologies Previous | Next At age 50, Jennie Mather left biotech giant Genentech, where she was the first female staff scientist, to start ...READ»

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Why You Should Include a Joker in Every Brainstorming Session

BY Kermit PattisonWed Dec 19, 2007 at 11:08 AM

The Fast Interview: John Morreall on the link between humor and innovation, why authoritarian bosses fear humor, and the funniest CEO in America.READ»

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Five Trends That Will Transform Society

BY Richard WatsonWed Dec 19, 2007 at 11:08 AM

Author Richard Watson examines emerging patterns and developments and society, politics, science and technology, media and entertainment, and other industries in his book Future Files: A History of the Next 50 Years -- and makes educated, and witty speculations as to where they might take us.READ»

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Why We'll Take Longer Baths in the Future

BY Richard WatsonWed Dec 19, 2007 at 11:08 AM

Prediction is a dangerous game -- the future is never a straight linear extrapolation from the present. Unexpected innovations and events will conspire to trip up the best-laid plans -- but it's better than not thinking about the future at all. Futurist Richard Watson explores the future and innovation in this, the first chapter of his latest book Future Files: A History of the Next 50 Years.READ»

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Office Life -- On the Record

BY Kevin OhannessianWed Dec 19, 2007 at 9:18 AM

The creators of OverheardintheOffice.com share their unique insights on office humor, office life, and why truth is almost always funnier than fiction.READ»

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The Hours

BY Margaret HeffernanWed Dec 19, 2007 at 9:18 AM

Why is the "If you eat lunch, you are lunch," culture still with us?READ»

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Do You See What I See?

BY Keith H. HammondsWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Each of us sees the world through our own lens, says one diversity consultant. You can't move beyond your own biases if you don't recognize them. Take this test to see how your belief systems compare with others'.READ»

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Free Your Job and Your Mind Will Follow

BY John HoultWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Steve Mariotti shone as a corporate cog, succeeded as a solo businessman, struggled as a high-school teacher, and found meaning in the nonprofit he started. Stepping out on your own, he says, can be more than a good move -- it can be a moral obligation.READ»

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine

BY Anni LayneWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Has the downturn got you down? Lighten up! You may not be able to laugh your way through the economic turmoil, but this collection of parody sites will help you take a break from cutting back and do a little cutting up.READ»

WORK LIFE BALANCE | 1 comment

From PalmPilot to Pokémon

BY Cecilia RothenbergerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Lauren Auerbach outlines her radical reinvention -- from journalist, to consultant, to elementary-school teacher.READ»

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Cease and De-Stress

BY Lauren HeistWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Studies suggest that lack of career control may cause more stress than long hours or work/life imbalanceREAD»

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25 Fast Ideas for Slower Times

BY Anni Layne and Linda TischlerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Fast Company's RealTime Philadelphia generated a remarkable collection of ideas, tools, and inspirational advice. Here are 25 of the smartest insights that we took away from the event. Feel free to put them to use and share them with your colleagues.READ»

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Ford's Drive for Balance

BY Keith H. HammondsWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

The auto giant is test-driving a new approach to work-life issues: Let family and friends, as well as business colleagues, evaluate your performance. The goal: "Total Leadership for the New Economy."READ»

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Greetings From Recession Camp

BY Curtis SittenfeldWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Even downsized dotcommers need a little work-life balance. That's why Andrew Brenner and Michael Feldman founded Recession Camp -- a refuge for Bay Area job hunters who'd rather bicycle Skyline Drive than wait by the phone with Oprah.READ»

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Six Ways to Slow Down Smart

BY Christine CanabouWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

How do people accustomed to life in the fast lane handle slower times -- and prepare for the next cycle of growth? Grab a cup of decaf and read through this advice.READ»

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How HP Solved the Work-Life Conundrum

BY Christine CanabouWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Are work-life initiatives doomed to fail in a 24-7 take-no-prisoners economy? An innovative program says that they can work -- if planners balance employee needs with business needs so both win.READ»

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Simplicity + Technology = Sweet Success

BY Linda TischlerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Technology promised to make our lives easier. Instead, too many gadgets today seem to require an engineering degree to operate. Designer Brett Lovelady aims to change that by teaching his clients the mantra "Simplify, simplify."READ»

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