The world's most famous cancer survivor has been his foundation's biggest asset, even as it grew into an innovative force in health care. Now his legal troubles may make him a risk.READ»
Two positive drug tests for Tour de France winner Alberto Contador have raised new questions about doping in cycling, U.S. champion Lance Armstrong's own involvement, and how a scandal might affect his charity work. But the CEO of Armstrong's Livestrong insists the Contador news "isn't on my radar." Here's why.READ»
Yahoo's advertising war with Google and AOL has stepped up a notch with the purchase of Israeli-American firm Dapper for a reported $55 million. The move suggests that Sunnyvale is looking to hit Google where it hurts: Right in the customized ad pocketbook.READ»
With a blend of artistry and commercial savvy, Patricia Urquiola enthralls tony Italian furniture makers—as well as BMW, H&M, and high-end hotel chains such as Mandarin Oriental. It’s a beautiful business.READ»
It's a dream to make Joe Biden weep: trains that connect East Coast cities at 220 miles per hour. But it won't be finished until 2040. Hear that sound? That's Europe and Asia laughing. READ»
Want to give your kids a plum job after graduation? Send them to a New York City high school currently being planned by the City University of New York and IBM.READ»
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Welcome to another edition of Work Smart with Gina
Trapani. This week, Daniel Beck, a technical writer for WebFaction in Philadelphia, PA, asks for
advice on how to get and stay organized after traveling. ...READ»
Remember that Lower Merion, PA high school's webcam spying scandal? Well, federal prosecutors have decided not to file any criminal charges against the school. That's not to say they'll escape scot-free, though.READ»
In an unprepossessing brick block, in an equally nondescript industrial estate on the West of London lies the factory and headquarters of Brompton Bicycles. It's tucked behind a Mercedes-Benz van depot, and I only know I'm in the ...READ»
iOS 4's multitasking might be limited, but it allows background music streaming--good thing, too, because NPR Music's new iPhone app is fantastic.READ»
Learning Your APPs
Great story (" 'A' Is for App"). I found it so fascinating that kids as young as 3 are discovering technology; the breadth of what they're doing is amazing. Plus, the piece delves into how these apps and ...READ»
Unfulfilled by a decadent career in the nightlife industry, Scott Harrison founded charity: water and now gives 100% of money raised to fresh water projects around the world and teaches sustainability to the communities in need.READ»
What doesn’t kill cities during this crisis will make them stronger. This is Richard Florida’s diagnosis in The Great Reset, which picks up where his last foray into pop economic geography, Who’s Your City? left off. READ»
I am proud to reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of the most
history-rich cities in the United States. The State of Pennsylvania
dates back to 1681 when Charles II of England granted a charter for the
Pennsylvania colony ...READ»
“John is a terrific leader. Management is very high on him, but there’s one thing missing.”“Sally is a star. She knows her stuff, but not sure she has what it takes to move up – yet!”These are comments that I hear ...READ»
Search Engine Marketing, or SEM, is a form of internet marketing that uses search engine page results or site content to direct customers towards products or offerings. SEM advertising campaigns can appear in either...READ»
After the great success of Heritage Auctions' Fort Worth coin sale, the
auction house began planning its next event. It will be held at the end
of April and continue through the beginning of May in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and ...READ»
The White House is continuing on its energy efficiency bent with the Retrofit Ramp-Up program, a $452 million cash infusion for U.S. communities to make energy efficient building retrofits accessible to both homeowners and ...READ»
It's time once again for Nalgene's annual ranking of America's most and least wasteful cities, a list based on a survey that measures waste, sustainability efforts, shopping habits,
transportation, and reuse of items among 3,750 ...READ»