Are you the best in the world at what you do? Ten years ago, it was very difficult to answer this question. One didn't really have a good sense of who the best shoe salesmen. Now, things are different.
Rep. Diana DeGette | Posted 10.29.2009 | Denver
Potentially egregious anti-trust violations in the insurance industry should not be permitted, and the government should be given the power to protect the public from harmful behavior that drives up prices.
Akhtar Badshah | Posted 10.21.2009 | Impact
To celebrate the launch of Windows 7 tomorrow, Microsoft is launching a new online competition: 7 Ways to Change the World. We'll choose the best and give you, and a nonprofit, the resources to implement change.
Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 10.21.2009 | New York
On Sunday, twelve foodie hopefuls kicked off the first installment of The Food Obstructions' monthly cook-off by gathering at The Gutter, a Williamsburg bowling alley.
Posted 10.07.2009 | Impact
The University and Texas and Dell are looking for groundbreaking ideas from college students around the globe in the annual Dell Social Innovation Com...
Sam Gustin | Posted 12.01.2009 | Media
Federal regulators are virtually certain to scrutinize any substantial pairing of cable leader Comcast (CMSCA) and content behemoth NBC Universal, the...
Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 11.26.2009 | Politics
Regardless of the outcome, health care reform today comes down to four simple, words: accessibility, affordability, choice, and competition. For good measure, there is also perhaps a fifth word: right,
Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics
To all my Democratic friends: wise up. You are being taken for fools while being led down the garden path by those who don't care about reforming the health care system.
Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 11.15.2009 | Politics
We pay for water through various governmental and municipal sources, so why not the same for health care?
Janet Murguía | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business
When employers violate wage and occupational safety laws, they effectively devalue hard work and workers' lives. It is simply outrageous and unacceptable that a country like ours allows people to work to death.
Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living
I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living
I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Joanne Rendell, author of Crossing Washington Square. This is intelligent chick lit, an engaging story beautifully told.
Gary Shapiro | Posted 10.18.2009 | Business
The consumer electronics industry is defined by rapid innovation and falling prices. Advocates on every side should consider these market-based lessons, as they are relevant to the current health care debate.
Sandy Goodman | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics
Just one month ago, President Obama, that left-of-the-left leftie, assured us that a public option was an absolute necessity for any health care bill he would sign into law
Roderick Spencer | Posted 07.26.2009 | Comedy
Edwards, Spitzer nor Sanford belong in the same sports metaphor with The Libido From Little Rock. Bill Clinton scaled Mount Narcissus and planted his flag.
Chris Weigant | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics
In the debate about healthcare reform, why are the loudest voices in the room the ones who seemingly are against all reform? Where are the champions ...
Rachel Thebault | Posted 06.28.2009 | Business
I've made a purchase from every lemonade stand I could feasibly stop at (what can I say, I like to support budding entrepreneurs), and I've never reacted with, "wow, that is good lemonade!"
AP | JOSEPH WHITE | Posted 06.26.2009 | Style
McLEAN, Va. — Lauren Kirk had a hamburger in hand, a new friend by her side. On Monday afternoon, she was one of the cool kids. The 14-year-old...
Carol Smaldino | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living
Battle and competition have become not only endemic to the sports of our times but to how we see the world and how we teach our children.
Barry Schwartz | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living
So we are collectively engaged in a college admission "arms race" that is almost a complete social waste.
Tom McCaffrey | Posted 04.18.2009 | Comedy
I personally think it's unfair that women are discriminated against because of their height. Women shouldn't be judged on how tall they are but rather on how hot they are.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.11.2009 | Living
Dear Irene, I'm an award-winning author with a friendship dilemma. A long time friend told one of my clients that my agent was basically a 'nobody' and that I'm 'just a ghost writer.' Should I confront her?
Natalia Rose | Posted 04.09.2009 | Living
Typically, once you detoxify your relationship with yourself, you will be able to elevate your other relationships with ease.
Emily Bracken | Posted 03.28.2009 | Comedy
Illegal immigrants' work ethic becomes a source of national pride. No one works so hard for so little money with such inadequate health care.
Julian L. Alssid and Davis Jenkins | Posted 02.13.2009 | Business
Unless the stimulus can be leveraged to revitalize our education and workforce systems, the downturn will likely accelerate the recent trend in which the only good jobs go to those who have training beyond high school.
Mark Drapeau | Posted 12.17.2009 | Business