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The Gist / Business
Life’s Work Interview With Ben Bradlee
Alison Beard
A conversation with the former editor of the Washington Post
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The Gist / Business
Be a Better Manager Abroad
William W. Maddux, Adam D. Galinsky, and Carmit T. Tadmor
The more expats interact with locals, the more creative they'll become.
The Gist / Travel
Five Reasons to Grab a Drink at an Airport Bar
Emily Luger
Where else can you talk to a stranger you'll likely never see again without the creepy factor?
The Gist / Life
Listening to That Voice That Says “SLOW DOWN!”
Michelle Cantrell
Do something that serves as a speedbump in your life.
The Gist / Work
Telecommuting + Flextime = More Productive Corporate Workforce
Dawn Foster
Smart companies should look at Web working as a way to imporve productivity and save money.
The Gist / Food
Pea, Parsley, and Walnut Pesto
Sarah McColl
The salve to the cruelties of the day is this rich, nutty pasta.
The Gist / Golf
Two Balls for Two Lifestyles
Brian McCallen
New products for when you can't practice outside or it's dark
The Gist / Business
Wall Street Is No Friend to Radical Innovation
Julia Kirby
Analysts tend to rave about innovations that extend old technologies, while downplaying those that capitalize on the next wave of technology.
The Gist / Business
The Secret to Job Growth: Think Small
Edward L. Glaeser and William R. Kerr
Regional economic growth is more likely with many small employers — not a few big ones.
The Gist / The Look
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Orb Audio Speakers
Mix and match from these award-winning speakers for a superior sound.
The Gist / Culture
Five Times Crayola Fired Their Crayons
Paul Davidson
Crayons have a revisionist history unto themselves.
The Gist / Health
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Jennifer Gibson
Research shows that optimists enjoy a healthier immune system than pessimists.
The Gist / Golf
New-Fangled Instruction with Old-Fashioned Sensibilities
Larry Olmsted
Golf instructors have finally learned to work within the student's own swing and limits instead of some ideal.
The Gist / Garden
Peony Envy
Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Life lessons are everywhere, and peonies are good teachers.
The Gist / Wine
The Great Wine Unraveling
Alder Yarrow
We may be seeing the end of an era as the giants of the industry crumple under their own weight.
The Gist / Work
Meetings? How to Survive
William Keens
Master the art of facilitation with 20 proven tips.
The Gist / Business
Book Review: Brains to Spare
Julia Kirby
Social media has given us a chance to deploy our collective brain power to create new content and work with others.
The Gist / Business
The Power and Perils of Flattery
Andrew O'Connell
In the workplace, empty flattery doesn't work: Successful ingratiation takes skill.
The Gist / The Look
Game Plan
Executive Office Golf Set
Give the executive in your life the gift of some productive downtime.
The Gist / Travel
Post-Trip Funk (PTF)
Eric Weiner
Everybody offers advice before you go on a trip, but few people can tell you how to deal with coming home.
The Gist / Money
Five Money Ratios to Live By
WC Porter
Financial maxims: Which ones are worth buying into and which are total bunk?
The Gist / Wine
A Couple of Zippy Whites: Benaza Godello and Huards Cheverny
Tyler Colman
Two summer sippers with a bit of weight roundness in the finish
The Gist / Golf
Join the Fit Club
Jason Kerkmans
Getting properly fit clubs can improve the direction and trajectory of your shots — as well as your confidence.
The Gist / Business
Book Review: Poverty, Inc.
Andrew O'Connell
A recent book argues that the once-flourishing middle class is so tapped out that corporations are now focusing on making money off the poor.
The Gist / Business
Debunking Four Myths About Employee Silence
James R. Detert, Ethan R. Burris, and David A. Harrison
Just because there's an open-door policy and employees sometimes speak up doesn't mean they're forthcoming with valuable knowledge and ideas.
The Gist / The Look
Xactly
Xacti VPC-CS1
Sanyo presents the world's thinnest and lightest dual camera.
The Gist / Wine
Syrah: Beyond the Fruit Bomb
Tyler Colman
An expert tries seven wines in a recently sluggish category.
The Gist / Tech
Bad Employee! 12% Knowingly Violate Company IT Policies
Jacqui Cheng
Leaky employees are more of a threat to corporate IT security than malware.
The Gist / Books
The Influential Books Game
John Fox
An avid reader and writer lists the books that have most influenced his life.
The Gist / Fitness
Erroneous Evidence About Enough Exercise
Dr. Albert Fuchs
A recent study about exercise and weight changes among women received lots of undeserved media attention.
The Gist / Business
Launching a Better Brain
Steve Jurvetson
Cognitive exercise will keep you agile and fit for life, in business and beyond.
The Gist / Business
Use Downtime to Enhance Skills
BV Krishnamurthy
Professional development is best when times are tough.
The Gist / Wine
Three French Reds Under $10
Tyler Colman
Montirius, Les Heretiques, and Domaine de Fenouillet are good finds that won’t break the bank.
The Gist / Sports
Buying an Umbrella in New York
Joe Posnanski
It’s fun when the Yankees give us a clear-cut, pro wrestling type of villain.
The Gist / The Look
That Face!
Calvin Klein
The elegant Ray Round from Calvin Klein makes a statement. The contoured face and pebbled leather band tell the world you’re chic and stylish.
The Gist / The Look
Camera Ready.
Acme Made
The Bowler Camera Bag from Acme Made will make you look like you’re headed to the lanes, but it carries something you’ll use to shoot, not throw.
The Gist / The Look
The Spin.
iriver
The SPINN MP4 Player from iriver holds all the music, video, photos, and games you can’t leave home without, so they’re just a flick away.
The Gist / Travel
Road Food
RM
Go to roadfood.com to find cheap places to eat when you’re traveling — recommended by locals and savvy travelers
The Gist / Music
Black Music That Black People Don’t Listen To Anymore
Christian Lander
Why people keep certain music alive past its relevance.
The Gist / Travel
Walk This Way
Holly
Walkscore.com tells where to find places you want to go when traveling — all within walking distance.
The Gist / Fashion
What Is Investment Dressing?
Monet Cole
Select quality clothes that will complement items already in your closet.
The Gist / Health
The Myth of Good Health
Michelle Gibeault Traub
Controlling health, like most things in life, is really not possible.
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