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The second most common element in the universe is increasingly rare on Earth—except, for now, in America.

How to ensure a successful business-wide rollout of Windows 7.

Democrats have broken up with the Olympia Snowes and Christie Whitmans of old. But even in this polarized political moment, there are five Republicans they have learned to love.

Somewhere in my house, there’s a leather-bound Latin copy of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, purchased in London 35 years ago with money I borrowed from a Bryn Mawr student who was disgusted to find I’d spent it on a book. I can’t remember why I borrowed mo

There's no doubt in our mind that Spencer Conway's solo circumnavigation of Africa by motorbike will offer more than enough dramatic material for a hollywood film, if not at least a television reprise of Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman's Long Way Down.

Is it healthy? Is it 
organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed

Why no major business can ignore the world's fastest-growing economy.

Visitors who walk down Barcelona’s famed Las Ramblas, in the heart of the city’s shopping district, will be happy to note that Mandarin Oriental has opened its newest hotel just steps away. Located on Passeig de Gràcia, an impressive avenue not far f

As Tommy Hilfiger closes a $3 billion deal with Van Heusen, other retailers look at market share and consolidation. The competition for consumer attention is heating up.

If you haven't been living under a rock, you've probably heard that the House plans to vote on the Senate's health care reform bill later this week—probably on Friday or Saturday. That means this is the final push. I've written about the opposition from

Early reviews have been tepid, but Apple's latest still demands attention from your business.

Run the Numbers Renting a villa is a terrific value proposition right now. Given the current economy, many second-home owners are offering their properties for the first time, and the increased supply means better deals. A large family can stay in a beaut

The performance artist and personal trainer chats about being Lady Gaga's prison yard girlfriend.

In mid-February, Glendale Water & Power awarded a $4.2-million contract to Greenville, S.C.-based Utility Partners of America Inc., as the Southern California city joined a nationwide move to so-called smart water and electric networks. The advanced

Across the country, groups on all sides of the health care reform debate have been targeting swing members of Congress with costly ad campaigns