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These Taboo Words Are Actually Okay To Say

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I have a tendency to pose my opinions as questions: “Was that essay a little underreported?” “What do you think about tacos for dinner?” I don’t do this with issues I’ve thought through thoroughly or feel passionately about — social justice and most other political topics, who should win the Academy Award for Best Actress, […]

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The Selfie That Isn't Selfish

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The holidays have come and gone; the ball has dropped in Times Square; the New Year has begun. It’s a time when many of us have made resolutions to live lives that are healthier, better, fuller, closer to our values – resolutions that are often aided, and sometimes obstructed, by new gadgets and technology. We […]

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Communications Strategy 101: Get Your GAME On

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One thing that I often hear from executives is that they want to improve their corporate communications, marketing and public relations, but they don’t know where to start. Perhaps the conversation begins with an executive saying they want a presence on social media, or they want to blog, or they just want to “get their […]

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How Invasive Will Google Be To Intuitive's Da Vinci?

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The stock market kicked off 2016 with a stubbed toe, but Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) got an upgrade to “overweight” by Morgan Stanley as the maker of the da Vinci Surgical System tries to buck the downturn and break out of a first-stage base. Intuitive Surgical is the clear leader in robotic surgery platforms that enable […]

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Stock Markets Settle After Monday's Plunge

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U.S. stocks were little changed in Tuesday’s trading, one day after a drastic plunge in China’s stock market sparked investor worries – and falling prices – around the world. In New York, the Dow posted a modest gain, the S & P 500 a slight loss, while key European indexes rose moderately. Tuesday’s trading in […]

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EUR/USD extends falls – levels to watch

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The lower level of inflation in the euro-zone was not that surprising, but the strength of the US dollar and the yen is certainly quite impressive. The yen is a known and veteran safe haven and the US dollar has also been such from time to time. The euro recently positioned itself as a funding […]