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Why the Long Wait?

The Internet economy is built on speed. So why does the Internet still feel so slow? David P. Reed, former chief scientist at Lotus Development Corp. and a self-styled "digitalist," is advancing a provocative answer to that pressing question.READ»

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Human Resources

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Short Takes, Quickly Presented II

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Measure What Matters

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The Art of Multitasking

Feeling overworked? Overwhelmed? The dirty little secret of the slow-growth economy is that most of us are busier than ever: We're doing our jobs, plus the jobs of one or two gone-but-not-replaced colleagues -- and doing it all with less support. How do we manage to stay sane in the face of such crazy demands? Action item number one: Follow the savvy, reality-tested advice of some of the most effective executives we know. It's all in our ultimate guide to successful multitasking.READ»

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How the PC Really Got Started

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He Turns Ideas into Companies - at Net Speed

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Enough Is Enough

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The Conference-Commando Field Manual

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Ways to Give Back

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How to Get a Piece of the Action

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Relaunch!

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