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WHEN, AS A student studying architecture abroad in 1980, Kathryn McCamant first encountered Denmark's community-focused housing complexes--the ones she'd later stake her career on bringing to the U.S.--she didn't give [...]

The state pension funds of Massachusetts, Vermont and California are weighing the pros and cons of divesting investments in oil, gas and coal companies in 2015. Some see fossil fuel [...]

WE, PUT A lot of faith in the medical establishment these days, and doctors can certainly tell us a great deal about our constitution. But there's one person who knows [...]

NEARLY ALL DEEP-SEA DIVERS can recall a time when they experienced temporary insanity among the sea anemones. Some have tried to chat with fish; others had to be dragged to [...]

The article discusses the bias against women in the stock market. Topics include the spiral notebook of professor Judi Spaletto which lists her goals and her plan to enter in a corporate board of directors, the study which found out that institutional investors tended to sell their shares in the U.S. firms after the appointment of women in their boards, and the study which shows on the plan company directors to trade their shares when the buyer of the stock is women in Great Britain.

Snowball the cockatoo has a real feel for music. He bobs his head and stomps his feet to the beat when his owners play his favorite song, the Backstreet Boys' [...]

THE ADVICE THAT Kay Kay Magi received from her tennis coach hardly seemed earth-shattering at the time: Stand up straight throughout the match. Keep your chin up and your brow [...]

The Science of Orgasm By Barry R. Komisaruk, Carlos Beyer-Flores, and Beverly Whipple (The Johns Hopkins University Press) DISCLAIMER: DON'T EXPECT this book to contain diagrams detailing the art of […]

SOME SQUEAK, SOME purr, and some grate, but however they sound, voices often speak louder than words. What can you get from a phone conversation's introductory 'Hello'? PT moves beyond […]

YOU KNOW THE types: The early bird who rises with the sun, clear-headed and eager to take on the day. And the night owl, practically comatose if roused before noon, [...]

WHAT'S IN A FONT? More than you think. Times New Roman is a typeface that doesn't joke around. Comic Sans, on the other hand, has a lively sense of humor. [...]

THINK TWICE before interrupting a face-to-face conversation by answering your cell phone. Wireless intrusions ruin conversational rapport, say people who must put up with a preoccupied companion. Distracted cell-phone users, [...]

ADVANCING DOG YEARS mean gray snouts, slower strolls and--dementia? As pooches age, they often develop a kind of senility--characterized by aimless pacing and lapses in memory--that bears a striking resemblance [...]

Q: CAN EXTREME STRESS TURN HAIR PREMATURELY GRAY? A: Stress won't turn hair white overnight, contrary to old wives' tales, says Tyler Cymet, a researcher at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore [...]

Black couples are at higher risk for divorce than white couples, but religion is a buffer against breakups. Black couples who attend religious services tend to stay together, regardless of [...]

An interview with Muhtar Kent, chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company, is presented. It discusses transformations in the company such as refranchising, reorganization and revitalization of brands and portfolio. It also discusses strategy changes to cope with changes in consumer preferences away from sugary and non-natural beverages through smaller packages, market segmentation and pricing strategy.

An interview with Muhtar Kent, chief executive officer of beverage corporation Coca-Cola Co. in Atlanta, Georgia, on the changes in the company is presented. Topics of the interview include the inclusion of health and wellness products under the company's brand, his effort to align the business' strategic aim around revenue growth, and the firm's confidence to generate further acceleration of growth as it completes its refranchising in 2017.

The article announces that Amos Genish has resigned as chief executive officer of Telefónica Brasil.

An interview with Alain Dehaze, chief executive officer (CEO) of staffing firm Adecco Group, is presented. When asked whether his vision for Adecco differs significantly from that of his predecessor, Dehaze cites his commitment when he took over as CEO that his strategy would be a continuity with evolution. He also discusses how to wring opportunity from economic volatility, why Adecco is advocating for changes to labor laws and the threats posed by robotics and automation to staffing agencies.

An interview with Thomas Enders, chief executive of aerospace firm Airbus Group, is presented. Topics discussed include disruption related to development costs for future aircraft and spacecraft programs; opportunity for the company through airplane production; and role of the Silicon Valley as an internationalization strategy.

The article provides information on views of John Santa Maria, chief executive officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA SA de CV on consumption of soft drinks. Topics discussed include contribution of soft drinks in growth of Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP), bottling facilities at Brazil and Colombia, and oceanography studies undertaken by John Santa Maria.

The article discusses the reliance of CME Group chief executive Phupinder Gill on the in-house venture capital fund of the exchange operator for the identification and understanding of the technologies that transform the financial industry. It mentions that the industry is being considered by Gill as evolving in a growing rate. It adds that Gill is playing an integral role to drive the transformational merger of the company.

The article offers a review of the Mindfull Crowd, a hybrid venture capital/crowd-based investment platform, from Mindfull Investors.

The article discusses about business growth of CVS Caremark Corp., drugstore operator in the U.S. It also discusses the significance the decision of Larry Merlo, chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, to acquire of Caremark Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that serves as an intermediary between pharmaceuticals companies and groups that pay for drugs, like insurance companies and corporations, in the business growth of the company.

The article discusses career and work of Larry Merlo, chief executive officer of American retailer and health care company CVS Caremark Corp. Topics dicussed includes company's acquisition of Caremark Rx LLC, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), renaming of company as CVS Health Corp. and company's Pharmacy Advisor program.

The article presents the views of Richard Anderson, the chief executive officer at Delta Air Lines. Anderson discussed the traditional airline business model as part of his efforts to create scale. It mentions that Anderson has sought international partnerships and equity stakes, which have allowed for a profitable global expansion in spite of prohibitions to foreign ownership of airlines.

The article offers information on the efforts of Latin American companies are expanding into new markets that helps in improving profitability. It mentions that the growth rate decreased by 0.2 percent following the recession. It offers information on Marcelo Eduardo Martins, chief financial officer at Cosan Ltd., that produces ethanol and sugar.

A list that ranks various Japanese companies based on market innovation in the first half of 2014 is presented which includes precision motors manufacturer Nidec Corp., financial services company Orix Corp., and energy firm Tokyo Gas Co.

The article reports that top corporate executives in Europe are restructuring businesses and expanding overseas to pursue growth. Topics discussed include the forecast from the International Monetary Fund in terms of growth for the 18-nation euro area in 2014, international diversification being pushed by French concessions and construction company Vinci, and thoughts from economist Bart van Ark on normalization of the economic and business environment in Europe.

The article introduces the members of the 2013 All-Europe Executive Team which are top executives that combine innovation with discipline to rise above Europe's woes. The story of how chief executive officer Werner Lanthaler of drug discovery company Evotec, and Maurice Lévy of advertising giant Publicis Groupe maneuvered their respective companies are shared. Also presented are the table of most honored companies, and the table of best chief financial officers.

The article features several analysts who are considered as Rising Stars of Wall Street Research by participants in the 2012 All-America Research Team survey. An educational and professional background of several rising analysts, including Carlos Kirjner-Neto of Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. and Matthew Kelley of Morgan Stanley, is presented. A chart is also presented that lists the top money managers that have the highest number of rising analysts.

The article reports on "Institutional Investor's" 2011 All-Europe Fixed-Income Research Team survey which asked respondents which banks provide the guidance that money managers find most helpful as they seek to navigate these risks in search of investment rewards. J.P. Morgan wins 12 total positions, including seven teams that are ranked No. 1 in their respective sectors, the German bank, Deutsche Bank claims second place with six positions while Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley tie for third.

The article offers information on several U.S. corporate chiefs who are helping in the growth of their companies. It discusses the strategic planning of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. under the guidance of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Francisco D'Souza to deal with recession. It is stated that the CEO of MetLife Inc. C. Robert Henrikson has helped in the expansion of the company through acquisitions. According to David Dillon of Kroger Co., communication with investors is important.

The article reports that asset managers in the U.S. are finding an alternative source of investment in the form of environment sustainable business practices. As stated, more and more business houses in the country are intrested to know the impact of environment in companies and consumer behavior. Pierre Lagrange, co-founder of GLG Partners LP, calls it "green alpha" and is also trying to develop an investment strategy that looks to profit from the problems surrounding sustainability.

The article reports on the U.S. fixed-income industry. It reports on the recent dearth of scrutinized products, fear of sovereign-wealth crisis and the slow economic recovery that are creating problems for fixed-income investors. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has been reportedly meeting their changing needs and captured about 55 team positions. The J.P. Morgan team reports that low levels of consumer debt and high demand for housing helps Canada to stronger real gross domestic product growth.

The article discusses the efforts of executives of several companies who have driven their companies through economic crises. Chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co. Ltd., Alan Mulally was so confident about his vision that the company recovered from the problem of recession. Anne Simpson, senior portfolio manager for corporate governance at California. Public Employees' Retirement System in Sacramento, California is inflexible for the need for proxy access.