Topic: Mexico City

CUSTOMER SERVICE: nuisance or added value?

Last month I did fly from Paris to Mexico City, where I was supposed to catch the next flight to Puerto Vallarta. Yes. I needed some sun and warmth…. While we were already boarded in Paris and waiting to take off, the message came ...READ»

Architects of the New Economy

"But now all I need in order to have a future, is to design a future I can manage to get inside of." -- Francine Julian ClarkREAD»

Best Cities for Innovation

Cities to watch, from Abu Dhabi to Orlando.READ»

• U.S. City of the Year: Chicago
• Global City of the Year: London Calling

The Death of 'Cruel Arrogance'?

Arrogance will never die of course, but hopefully the last few months have set it back a pinch. The Wall Street Journal had a remarkable piece this past weekend on the banking boom and bust of Iceland. An entire economy - currency ...READ»

Business is War - So Let's Have a War Game

Oh, what a lovely day for a war game.READ»

Action Item: Tee Up This Translator

More tips and tools for golfing in Mexico.READ»

The Standout

Jose ArreolaREAD»

Smart Speed Bumps Punish You for Speeding

Speed bumps can be hard on old cars (and on sleeping passengers). The bumps are especially popular in Mexico, where rampant police corruption means that many speeders get off scot-free. At the same time, speed bumps have the ...READ»

iPhone Owners Slapped With Hefty Bills for Mystery Roaming Charges

Did you rack up charges on your iPhone when you went overseas--without meaning to? According to anecdotal evidence collected by the LA Times, iPhone users may have pricey data roaming options switched on by default, causing them to ...READ»

December 19th

Get ready for COP 15! READ»

Summer Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation Resumes to the Mexican Interior

A program of voluntary humanitarian repatriation has been continued for the sixth consecutive year.READ»

Loose Lips Burn Ships

Consultant Debunking UnitREAD»

The Metrics of Fear: The USDA and Mad Cow Disease

The global anxiety that erupted following the discovery of the first case of mad cow disease in the United States last month offers a compelling contrast between risk and fear. How disproportionate is the current fear in relation to ...READ»

The Federal Open Market Committee

Do you know who to blame for those crazy-low CD returns? The 10 men and women of the FOMC -- five regional Fed presidents and five Fed governors -- will gather October 28 -- 29 in Washington, D.C., to set monetary policy and consider interest rates. READ»

• Now October 2008
• Numerology: National Boss Day
• Eat: World Fisheries Congress

Three Hot Books You Can't Download

What do Vladimir Nabokov, Frida Kahlo, and Ted Kennedy have in common? (You know, other than the fact that they’re all dead and each has generated his or her share of controversy.) They all have new books, just published or ...READ»

Fast Talk: Good Sports

These five executives from the world of sports bring an array of clever approaches to finding, wooing, and retaining their fans as competition for their devotion--and their dollars--increases.READ»

Fast Talk: The Creative Impulse

Five young professionals in the fields of fashion, design, publishing, advertising, and architecture discuss the source of their creativity and what drives it.READ»

Now: April 2008

What's happening this month, from the world's biggest lighting show to, inevitably, Tax Day.READ»

• Put Style In Your Lifestyle
• 7 Fabulous Things You Probably Shouldn't Buy
• MEET: World Retail Congress

FastCompany's July/August 2008 Calendar

What's happening in July and August, from the G8 get-together to Bill Gates's last day on the job.READ»

• Convene: Donkeys & Elephants
• Numerology: Hot Dog!

High-Tech Gear for Olympic Athletes

When it comes to finding that last bit of leverage over the Olympic competition, gear makers strain as hard as the athletes. READ»

• 7 Footwear Innovations for the Olympics
• Olympic Innovations in Athletic Gear
• 7 Super Secret Olympic Shoes from Nike, Adidas, and Puma

The Age of Disruption

Still not convinced that there's much "new" about the new economy? Then spend some time with Harvard's Juan Enriquez. In his new book, and in an interview, he explains how business and economics are changing -- and what it means for you.READ»

5 Trust Agents Who Are Changing the Face of Twitter

These social media pros practice the fine art of the trust makeover, proving that Twitter and Facebook are now as important as a firm handshake and a look in the eye.READ»

Clyde Prestowitz - Leaders in Reverse

Clyde Prestowitz, author of Trading Places, Three Billion New Capitalists: The Great Shift of Wealth and Power to the East, and current member of both the Intel Policy Advisory Board and the U.S. Export-Import Bank Advisory Board ...READ»

Pioneers of the Future

They are young visionaries who thrive off the energy, enthusiasm, and ideas generated within Pioneers of Change. Their diversity and compassion are their greatest assets. Their commitment to educating future generations is their greatest promise.READ»

Back to the Farm

Rosenbluth International, a $2.5 billion travel service business, combines plain-and-simple values with cuttingedge technology. It's a down-to-earth strategy designed to take the company back to the farm.READ»