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Brand (Con)Fusion

Bob Dylan once said the President of the United States sometimes has to stand naked. Now the iconic troubadour is selling push-up bras and garter belts for Victoria's Secret. Has he changed his tune? Back in November, FC staffer ...READ»

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Work/Life: The Persistent Pull of Bob Dylan

This week, back in 1961, Bob Dylan took the stage at Folk City in Greenwich Village for the first time.  And he has a lot to answer for.  Anyone over forty, at one time or another, has been seized by momentary, but repeated, ...READ»

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The Buffet Put

Señor, señor, can you tell me where we're headin'? Lincoln County Road or Armageddon? Seems like I been down this way before. Is there any truth in that, señor? Bob Dylan -- Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power) OK, so I ...READ»

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Change Agent - Issue 31

In My Humble Opinion: "In the face of change, the competent are helpless."READ»

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24th Anniversary of the Electric Dylan Incident

When Bob Dylan took the stage with an electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, he was booed by fans loyal to folk’s acoustic roots. Twenty-four years later, fans seem far more receptive to technological advances in music. ...READ»

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Filtering the Filters: The Top Ten "Best Album" Lists

In the two days since the Grammy Awards, I've been surfing the web for "Best of 2006" lists with a more musically adventurous bent. One thing I noticed is how many "Best of" lists are filled with text about the albums but don't ...READ»

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What Drives You to Success?

Ten reasons people are driven to succeed.READ»

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Rollingstone.com Relaunches With Exciting Extras, but No Screams

Rolling Stone has rolled out its new Web site today, er, tomorrow. Or something. More importantly, for the first time in a long time, it's in charge of its own online destiny. A deal with RealNetworks, which ran the magazine's online ...READ»

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Hedge Funds

She says, "You can't repeat the past." I say, "You can't? What do you mean, you can't? Of course you can." -- Bob Dylan, Summer Days Summer days, and summer nights are indeed long gone for the hedge fund ...READ»

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BlueBeat Brings Out Free, Streaming iPhone App, Record Company Lawyers Rejoice

BlueBeat, the Murph and the Magic Tones of the digital age, has brought out an iPhone app, says Music Ally. It's free, it streams your music, and it's probably got the record labels' lawyers sharpening their pencils in anticipation. ...READ»

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Weekend Design Porn: "Design USA" at the Cooper-Hewitt

The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum opens "Design USA," showing off winners of the National Design Awards in the last 10 years.READ»

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Change Agent - Issue 29

In My Humble Opinion: Why is it that the really obvious chances to improve our businesses and careers almost always pass us by?READ»

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The 10 Most Creative Small Businesses

Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business represent the best and the brightest in innovation and creation, but the companies they rep aren't all powerhouses--yet. Here are 10 of the most creative small business drawn ...READ»

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Al Gomes and Bignoise

Selection of testimonials:D.U.I. Mark Jachimczuk: "You both have done an amazing job. I really cannot thank you enough for everything. Bless you both." Adam Balawender: "Thanks for everything you do. You continue to open up the ...READ»

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How I Downsized Myself

After 22 weeks of dieting, I keep thinking back to a much-discussed article we published more than five years ago in Fast Company. Called "Change or Die." It was a bracing reminder of how hard it is for people to make deep-seated changes in their habits, even when they know the price of failure may be death.READ»

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Live from E3: Games with the longest lines...

In my last post, I mentioned how scaled back the show was and how much smaller the crowd was making it easier to play the games on display. But as always, it's hard to get a chance to play the most anticipated games. Here's a small ...READ»

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Why Can't Poetry Be an Organizing Tool? Why Cant' the Arts Play a Big Role in Politics?

I live just outside Northampton, Massachusetts. About ten years ago, Northampton established the position of City Poet Laureate, with a two-year term. Until two years ago, the post was mostly ceremonial. The official poet would ...READ»

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A History of America's Military-Industrial Complex

Highs and lows in the relationship between the U.S. armed forces and the corporate world.READ»

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The Power of Words

We're hurt, angry, confused, sad. Where do we turn to make sense of what's happened -- and to move forward? To poets, songwriters, philosophers, and historical figures. Add your favorite quote here.READ»

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The Year's Best Magazine Design

The Society of Publication Designers, SPD, announced the finalists for its yearly magazine design awards. This year's entrants are terrific eye candy. The awards are considered one of the industry's premier laurels. There are too ...READ»

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Our Favorite Things

A collection of gadgets, gizmos, and gear treasured by Fast Company staff members. Find out what tools help us work smarter and play harder, and then visit our new online product gallery: Hot Stuff!READ»

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Land of the Free

It's a war out there. The economy is taking a beating. Job security is in retreat. What better time to join the ranks of Free Agent Nation! Here are the seven laws of the land. Follow them to freedom.READ»

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Work/Life: The Top Ten Work/Life Balance Movies of 2007

Hey, look, we all have to talk about business every day of the year, but who among us has been able to resist being an armchair critic at our various holiday gatherings? Well, it’s my blog and I can do what I want, so for today ...READ»

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Can a Public Radio Station Monetize its Large Web Audience?

Broadcasting from a basement studio at Santa Monica College, KCRW has built a national and even international audience on the web. According to General Manager Ruth Seymour, KCRW generates more than 1.6 million streaming hours per ...READ»