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Topic: Rhode Island

  
Kenan Samms
CAREERS   |  2 comments

Nearly a Third of U.S. Already at 10% Unemployment

BY Tom Musbach
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Aug 26, 2009 at 7:17 PM

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»

BRANDING   |  Comment

Marketing Tuesday: Rebrand Awards- An Inside Peek

BY Saabira Chaudhuri
Relevancy Score: 90
Tue Nov 6, 2007 at 4:49 PM

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»

Getting High on Pot Profits, Man
LEGALIZE IT?   |  5 comments

Getting High on Pot Profits, Man

BY Ben Paynter
Relevancy Score: 82
Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 5:48 PM

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»

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INNOVATION   |  1 comment

Fast Cities 2009 Reader Nominations: Providence, RI


Relevancy Score: 72
Wed Feb 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM

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»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

Fast Cities 2009 Nominations: Providence, RI


Relevancy Score: 70
Wed Feb 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM

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»

INNOVATION   |  4 comments

Distributing Idea Development

BY Heath Row
Relevancy Score: 70
Mon Mar 27, 2006 at 6:51 AM

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»

HEALTH INSURANCE   |  Comment

The Beef with Affordable Health Insurance

BY Clelland Green
Relevancy Score: 39
Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM

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»

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH   |  1 comment

Not So Fast: Reviving Retail Sales

BY Bill Barol
Relevancy Score: 36
Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 1:31 AM

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»

MAINE   |  Comment

Unemployment: 10 Year High

BY Melanie Brooks
Relevancy Score: 34
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 8:13 PM

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»

MEDICARE   |  Comment

Which Medigap Supplement Should You Choose?

BY Richard Cantu
Relevancy Score: 31
Tue May 5, 2009 at 12:39 PM

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»

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS   |  Comment

E-Scan Paperless Software from Fox Meadows Fits President’s Stimulus Package

BY David York
Relevancy Score: 31
Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 3:29 PM

When it comes to electronic scanning of patient’s medical records, Fox Meadow’s E-Scan is just what President Obama ordered.READ»

Burn This
CUSTOMER SERVICE   |  1 comment

Burn This

BY Paul Hochman
Relevancy Score: 30
Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 11:27 AM

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»

CAREER DEVELOPMENT   |  Comment

Prosaic Licenses

BY Laurence Shatkin
Relevancy Score: 29
Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 2:38 PM

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»

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS   |  Comment

EMR Packages Can Help Chiropractors

BY David York
Relevancy Score: 29
Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 3:24 PM

A busy chiropractic practice can benefit from electronic medical record software packages in significant ways.READ»

WORK/LIFE   |  Comment

Happy Quatro de Mayo!

BY Tom Stern
Relevancy Score: 28
Fri May 4, 2007 at 7:45 AM

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»

EAST BAY ELDER LAW   |  Comment

Blended Families Can Prove Challenging to Caregivers

BY Gene Osofsky
Relevancy Score: 25
Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 2:09 PM

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»

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Contributors

BY Fast Company staff
Relevancy Score: 23
Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 3:55 PM

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»

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Feedback

BY Fast Company Staff
Relevancy Score: 22
Mon Jan 28, 2008 at 6:05 PM

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»

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MICROSOFT   |  Comment

Microsoft Loses Patent Battle, Earns $388 Million Fine

BY Kit Eaton
Relevancy Score: 22
Thu Apr 9, 2009 at 6:08 AM

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»

Urban Design
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION   |  7 comments

Urban Outfitters

BY Phil Patton
Relevancy Score: 22
Mon Jan 28, 2008 at 6:05 PM

The nonprofit Sweat Equity Enterprises equips firms from Radio Shack to Skechers with product designs and marketing ideas from inner-city youth.READ»

BACKGROUND CHECKS   |  Comment

Background Checks Arlington

BY freebackground freebackground
Relevancy Score: 20
Thu Feb 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Background Checks Arlington READ»

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Feedback

BY Fast Company Staff
Relevancy Score: 20
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Letters. Updates. Advice.READ»

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION   |  1 comment

" Mom, look! Cool!"

BY Chuck Salter
Relevancy Score: 19
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:43 AM

Dylan's Candy Bar is heaven on earth for the sweet-tooth set.READ»

INNOVATION   |  Comment

What's The Buzz?

BY Linda Tischler
Relevancy Score: 18
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:48 AM

A young Boston-based marketing agency has put together a nationwide army of just plain folks who stand ready to give your product great word of mouth--for a price. One caveat: Schlockmeisters need not apply.READ»

BACKGROUND CHECKS   |  Comment

Background Checks Maine

BY freebackground freebackground
Relevancy Score: 18
Thu Feb 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM

Background Checks Maine READ»

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