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New York, or rather Manhattan, has been part and parcel of my life for over a decade. It is stimulating, sophisticated, and a city where truly anything is possible. But […]
'World Trade Center cough' and other ailments have afflicted first responders to the scene as well as cleanup crews, residents and workers in the area. The causes and treatments are being studied.
Evidence that neogenesis—spontaneous regrowth of hair in dormant follicles—is widespread in the animal world has spurred researchers around the globe to look for genetic solutions for baldness.
More and more jobs are increasingly confined to sitting at a desk all day. This isn’t how it used to be. Americans are burning fewer calories than ever at work—so what can be done?
A gene responsible for chronic pain has been identified, with scientists saying this could lead to drugs for treating long-lasting back pain. Deleting the gene stopped any chronic pain.
Heart failure is a known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease but even in the absence of end-stage heart disease, it's thought that how the heart pumps may have an effect on brain aging.
One of my favorite post-9/11 images came from the brush of comic book artist Alex Ross. Ross’ painting of Superman looking up at crowd of first responders and saying “Wow” […]
One of my favorite post-9/11 images came from the brush of comic book artist Alex Ross. Ross’ painting of Superman looking up at crowd of first responders and saying “Wow” […]
“Everybody’s workin’ for the weekend” […]
The contrast in China between today’s consensus-driven leaders and Zhu Rongj, 83, and still seen as an aggressive reformer with no tolerance for corruption, incompetence or red tape.
What made Zipcar, the on-demand, in-your-neighborhood, Internet-based car-rental service a magnetic product that inspires accolades from customers?
We’re finally starting to get some bullying from the bully pulpit about jobs. It’s the first Obama speech in a long time that had me hollering words of praise at […]
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John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, explains why corporations need to offer their employees a higher mission.
What role does pleasing others play in your organization or life? The fewer people you try to please the more focused, creative, distinct you become and the more you’ll be 'unpleasing'.
Quick update to catch us up a little on the week - and what better way to do that than to use the Smithsonian Institute/USGS Global Volcanism Program Weekly Volcanic […]
Looking to explain a new leadership model he saw gaining traction, organizational behavior expert Paul Lawrence found inspiration and answers in Darwin's The Descent of Man.
What this NYC Fire chief learned from his experience at the World Trade Center on 9/11, how it has affected his command style and the importance of the five Cs.
With the fashion industry emerging as one of the driving forces of innovation within the Internet world, it could have an important impact on the number of women who explore […]
Just a few weeks after September 11, 2001, the owner of a vacant storefront on Prince Street in Soho taped a picture of the lost World Trade Center in the […]