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Index of THE SELF-PRESCRIBING MEDIA DOCTORSPMD #17: Pink (Leave Me) & Pink (Family) & Pink (Trouble)SPMD #16: Elvis (My Way) & Elvis (Dream) & Elvis (Rain)SPMD #15: MLK & Malcolm XSPMD #14: Alanis on Perfect & ...READ»

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The Self-Prescribing Media Doctor #16

What is there left to say about the King that has not been said, other than the music he left behind is as immortal as anything that be dared be called immortal.  "My Way" is an obvious song for the independent of mind but a ...READ»

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Deviants, Inc.

Deviance tells the story of every mass market ever created. What starts out weird and dangerous becomes America's next big corporate payday. So are you looking for the next mass-market idea? It's out there ... way out there.READ»

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AIGA Design Conference

Forget the networking and the keynote speeches at the American Institute for Graphic Artists' summit -- for true design geeks, there's only one reason to attend this biennial creative meet-up: the typographic quiz. Some 200 ...READ»

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Silver, Ice, and Bouncy Superheroes: Las Vegas' CityCenter by the Numbers

Mega-development CityCenter is big...really big. As the "city within a city" opens its anchor property, Aria, today, we run the numbers.READ»

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Eiffel Tower: Repossessed

You need look no further thanREAD»

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A Day in the Life of Work: Udder Artistry

In her 44 years as the butter sculptress at the Iowa State Fair, Norma Lyon has churned out statues of everything from cows to Elvis to the Last Supper.READ»

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Technology: Live at DigitalLife

Today began the 2007 DigitalLife conference at the Jacob Javits center here in New York. As years past, the show has evolved again. Last year's emphasis on video games has been overtaken by a focus on Hardware and robots. Looking at ...READ»

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What Happens to the Market in the Next Leg Down?

The swift collapse of stock prices this week was not supposed to happen – if you listened to the experts. This was earnings season, with many companies beating the consensus estimates, healthcare reform was a win-win for the insurance industryREAD»

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Om: National Yoga Month

September is National Yoga Month, when twisting, toe-touching yogis will roll out their mats at more than 1,500 free classes and events across America. Here's a look at the vital stats of this 5,000-year-old practice from the East turned booming business in the West.READ»

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Crib Sheet: The Bilderberg Group, a Real-Life Illuminati for Conspiracy Theorists

Just outside of Barcelona there is a pretty little seaside resort called Sitges. Beloved by the gay community and horror movie aficionados, it is this year's venue for the Bilderberg Club's annual general meeting. "The what?" asked ...READ»

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What to Expect From Hulu's First Original Series, "If I Can Dream"

Fans of Big Brother, Jersey Shore--and, I guess, Survivor, if the apocryphal tales about making it in Hollywood are to be believed--have got another reason to hump their sofa legs for the next couple of months. Tonight sees the ...READ»

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What Is Labor Day Really About Anyway?

A Kick in the Career: In this week's installment, humorist and career expert Tom Stern muses about Labor Day. As the celebration of the American worker should we all (no exceptions) have the day off, or should we just go against the grain and go into work. Besides, who needs an end of summer barbecue.READ»

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Calendar: What's Happening October 2008

What's happening in October, from National Boss Day to trick-or-treating.READ»

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Filter or Be Flooded: Do You Need a Content Strategist?

The first time I noticed the word "Content" had changed, I was being ushered into the inner sanctum of Zappos by a woman answering phones in an Elvis costume. Why is there a content department at Zappos? Don't they sell shoes and ...READ»

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Matryoshka Madness: Russian Nesting Dolls In Every Form

Above: A set emulating blow-up dolls from the 250 Matryoshka exhibit in Belgium I know, I know, you've seen the popular trend of these Russian Nesting Dolls on lots of blogs, but before you think you've seen them all, ...READ»

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The Auction Addiction

A Spy in the House of WorkREAD»

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Riff on the Future of Music

A couple of nights ago I had the prvilege to hear Tom Milsom, a 20-year-old musician play music for friends in my living room. A mutual friend had "discovered" him on YouTube. And he was wonderful.I wrote a blog post about that ...READ»

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Letter Perfect

Hatch Show Print is keeping the rock-and-roll tradition alive.READ»

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What Leaders Can Learn From Madonna

Since coming onto the scene in 1982 (yes, 1982!), Madonna Louise Ciccone [aka Madonna] has achieved accomplishments unrivaled by any other artists in the music industry…EVER. She has sold over 200 million albums, conducted the ...READ»

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The Agenda - Grassroots Leadership

Navy commander D. Michael Abrashoff uses a leadership model that's as progressive as any in business.READ»

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Scenes from the Culture Clash

Companies are just now waking up to the havoc that the newest generation of workers is causing in their offices.READ»

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Feedback

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Fast Company Recommended Events October 2009

October MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN       01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 ...READ»

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Wanna Buy? What Am I Bid?

You name the product, and chances are, there's a Web site where you can name your price. Here's how to be the smartest bidder in online auctions.READ»