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Women in Hip-Hop: The B-girl Be Festival

Lauri Lyons | Posted 11.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Lauri Lyons

When it comes to women in hip-hop, don't call it a comeback. Women have been here for years.

Clan Politics Unite Caracas, Moscow, and Tehran

Robert Amsterdam | Posted 11.18.2009 | World


Robert Amsterdam

Nearly all analyses of important international relationships, whether internal or external, see the countries' systems through a prism that hides the power of clans and cabals.

From Fast Food Nation to Pro Food Ventures

Rob Smart | Posted 11.16.2009 | Business


Rob Smart

Early pioneers of the sustainable food movement, with dirt on their hands, lessons learned and progress made, have played a critical role in blazing trails for new ventures.

Mental Masturbation

Sandy Grason | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Sandy Grason

I spent countless hours having these amazing, intellectually stimulating conversations but I wasn't taking any action. Mental masturbation.

Are You a Positive Critic?...It's in Your Best Interest to Be!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Through years of research, clinical experiences, and training or consulting activities, I have observed five characteristics positive critics have in common and I hope, in common with you.

The Raj Who Branded Himself: A Savvy Indian Royal Reinvents Himself Without Changing His Iconic Message

Perry Garfinkel | Posted 11.16.2009 | World


Perry Garfinkel

Though democratic India has come a long way, baby, Brand India, as it is sometimes referred to, still has a long way to go, baba.

Just Listen to Mark Goulston

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

After watching Mark Goulston work, I can tell you why everyone from the FBI to Oprah pays attention when he talks about reaching people: his techniques, simple as they sound, really work.

Six Steps to Take Before You Jump Ship From Your Sinking Company

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.16.2009 | Business


Nicole Williams

If you have a hunch your company is going under, be glad you had the wits to realize it early. This gives you extra time to plan a strategy for what to do next.

Michael Moore Says "Good Riddance" to Newspapers

Jarvis Coffin | Posted 11.15.2009 | Media


Jarvis Coffin

Minus the "Good riddance," I'd have to agree, at least with the proposition that newspapers lost track of their core customer. But don't stop with newspapers. It's true about most media.

Are Your Employees Stuck in the Bubble or Acting Like Owners?

Jon Younger | Posted 11.15.2009 | Business


Jon Younger

There's a mix of anxiety and low confidence that's been brought on by job reductions and a frequently negative attitude toward HR. It results in a bubble of fear that impedes real contribution

Publishers Want Their Slice of 'Linked-in' Economy

Jerry Lewis | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Jerry Lewis

One thing is for sure, the Denver Post is watching closely what happens with this Internet-only Huffington Post. I don't think it was a coincidence that the Post just announced a new advertising campaign.

Does the Democratic Congress Have "Business Experience"?

Andrew Ruben | Posted 11.14.2009 | Business


Andrew Ruben

In addition to ideological and geographical differences, another explanation for the differences of opinion in Congress must be the diversity of professional experiences.

Tales From Lehman's Crypt: How Former Employees Are Faring

The New York Times | LOUISE STORY and LANDON THOMAS Jr. | Posted 11.12.2009 | Business


True, thousands of financial industry jobs have vanished and several of the country's best-known banks and brokerage firms have disappeared. Since a p...

NFL Sets Its Sights On China With Reality TV Show "NFL Blitz"

Washington Post | Les Carpenter | Posted 11.12.2009 | World


For years the NFL, which kicks off its regular season in full on Sunday, has been the most lucrative sports league in the world, generating an estimat...

Bailed-Out Firm's New Expense Rules: $4 In-Flight Movie? You're On Your Own

washingtonpost.com | Tomoeh Murakami Tse | Posted 11.12.2009 | Business


Chrysler Financial employees traveling on business can no longer be reimbursed for lunch on trips that don't require an overnight stay. If flying on b...

The Google Brain Drain Goes On

Nicholas Carlson | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business


Nicholas Carlson

For a lot of employees who joined Google at the beginning or through acquisitions, solving a big company's problems of efficiency is kind of boring.

Five Co-Workers You Should Get to Know

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business


Nicole Williams

The doorman: He knows everyone who sets foot in your building, and you can bet he hears a lot of juicy conversations as people shuffle in and out.

Americans Are Finally Saving: A Disaster For Retailers

McClatchy | Kevin G. Hall | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business


After a year of economic crisis and an even longer slump, the nation's retailers are facing a consumer who's more reluctant to buy than ever before in...

Emotions and Business

Jen Grisanti | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business


Jen Grisanti

So many people experience situations where they say, "My emotions got in the way." What if you can learn to utilize your emotions so that rather than getting in your way, they pave the way?

America's Irrational Health Care Status Quo

Diane Francis | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics


Diane Francis

As an American living in Canada, it's really embarrassing that a country as smart and rich as the United States cannot get out from under the world's worst medical system.

Can I Win the Oprah Lottery? How to Get Your Biz on TV

Karen Luniw | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business


Karen Luniw

One of the keys to attracting more business is to be seen more. Getting on TV and other media is a great way to do that and you don't need a publicist to get the ball rolling.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Execs Profited From Bogus Bonuses

AP | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business


BISMARCK, N.D. -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota used premium payments to fund $15 million in employee bonuses, cover $35,000 for a retirement...

How Do Great Companies Make Sure People Are Living the Values?

Jon Younger | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business


Jon Younger

How do you want to be known by your employees, your customers and investors, and the communities in which you operate?

Soldier of Fortune

Yvette Kantrow | Posted 11.08.2009 | Media


Yvette Kantrow

Ram Charan's article, "My (Recovery) Playbook," is a feature-length, reported story, complete with upbeat quotes from CEOs -- some of whom also happen to be clients of none other than Ram Charan.

Alaska Fisherman Send Labor Day SOS-Call For Action to Protect Jobs, Fisheries from Climate Change's Evil Twin

Celia Alario | Posted 11.08.2009 | Green


Celia Alario

More than 100 fishing boats, sail boats, skiffs and kayaks took to the waters Sunday to draw attention the threat of ocean acidification.