New July unemployment figures show that 15 states have already reached 10% unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Many economists and pundits have focused like vultures on the national jobless rate rising to 10% ...READ»
I spent the major part of last week in Rhode Island on the jury panel for the 2008 Rebrand awards, a yearly award series that offers companies the highest possible recognition for brand rebuilding and redesign in the business ...READ»
The legalize marijuana movement sometimes seems to have a hard time, um, like what was I saying? Oh yeah, explaining their arguments for decriminalization, man. But don't forget that there have been some fairly significant victories ...READ»
Nominations for the 2009 Fast Cities of the Year are pouring in. Here's an entry on behalf of Providence, RI: Providence has its own language, rules and characters that are embraced. A steak grinder and two wieniers 'all the way' ...READ»
Nominations for the 2009 Fast Cities of the Year are pouring in. Here's an entry on behalf of Providence, RI:
Providence has its own language, rules and characters that are embraced. A steak grinder and two wieniers 'all the way' ...READ»
Fast Company cofounding editor William Taylor penned a useful piece for Sunday's edition of the International Herald Tribune. Entitled "Here's an Idea: Let Everyone Have Ideas," the article concentrates on the innovation practices of ...READ»
Would anyone really have a beef with a health insurance company that provided not only affordable health insurance, but also a decent variety of health insurance plans?READ»
Retail sales are struggling -- and the economy isn't the only reason. "Innovative" efforts to revive the shopping experience have been, let's say, uninspired.READ»
The Boston Globe reports that the unemployment rate in Maine is the highest it has been in 10 years to 5.4 percent for May.
Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman said last month's increase was "unusually large," adding that ...READ»
Our graduates leave Delphian ready to take on any challenge. For many,
it’s college; for others, the arts. And some of our graduates tap into
their entrepreneurial spirits to launch their own independent
businesses. You’ll also ...READ»
Let's see, what's on my grocery list today? Need some tomatoes, and some lettuce for that salad. Also need some chicken to grill. Funyuns, Clamato ... Oh, and a house. I keep forgetting to pick up that friggin' house. Is it on aisle five...?READ»
Choices, choices, choices – the choices seem to be endless when it comes to choosing Medigap supplements. So really, which ones are the best for you?READ»
Insurance giant FM Global doesn't have a single actuary, but when it comes to setting roofs on fire and blowing things up, it has plenty of experts.READ»
In a book that I’m presently working on (Your $100,000 Career Plan: Match Your Personality to a Six-Figure Job), I classify a group of occupations under the heading “professional,” and one common characteristic I note among ...READ»
On May 5, 1862, the Battle of Puebla was waged in Mexico, and General Ignacio Zaragosa’s army scored a decisive victory against the French occupational forces. This was, of course, the event we celebrate today as Cinco de Mayo. ...READ»
Divorce seldom fails to up the complexity quotient when you add stepparents into the caregiving and estate planning equations, explains Elder law attorney Gene L. Osofsky of the law firm Osofsky & Osofsky.READ»
HGH injections are prescribed drugs that are not listed under the
Federal State's Controlled Substances. The US Congress actually
considered listing it along with other steroids, but decided not to.
Even though hgh is legal in all ...READ»
MARKUS KLINKO & INDRANI
When Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal- Chaudhuri teamed up in 1995, both were already stars -- Klinko as a classical harpist, and Indrani as a fashion model. Now they are famous for their iconic images of ...READ»
Motorhead Madness
November's cover story had Fast Company readers revved up. We received a flood of responses, ranging from disbelief ("There are a ton of unsubstantiated claims in this article") to wild enthusiasm ("Johnathan ...READ»
Does a third of a billion dollars sound like a large amount of money to you? Well, Microsoft is in the completely unenviable position of having to think about a fine that's actually even larger than that after just losing a ...READ»
