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Takings And Leavings » When my car radio was stolen, I thought I wouldn't miss it. I did. Was I upset when my car stereo was stolen? I suppose you could say so. I sat in the driver’s seat, gaping at the vacant space where the radio used to be, and thought:... by Jim Shahin
Change Your Language » MANAGEMENT CHANGE YOUR LANGUAGE Careful, the words you use to communicate a big innovation could determine whether your idea is embraced or sabotaged. by Chris Warren
Patricia Heaton's San Diego » The Emmy-winning star of Everybody Loves Raymondset up house in L.A., but she and her family head to this kid-friendly California city whenever they have a free weekend. by Mark Seal
Islands Less Traveled » CARIBBEAN ISLANDS LESS TRAVELED Private palm-fringed strands, secluded sunset views, more foliage than folk such is the stuff of Caribbean dreams. We help you find your way to the still-hidden hideaways. by Elaine Glusac
A Rhone Of Your Own » A RHNE OF YOUR OWN Rhne wines lack both the pretense of Bordeaux and the cult-elitist appeal of Burgundy. And, they're just downright delicious. by Anthony Dias Blue
Yearning Japanese » ELECTRONICS YEARNING JAPANESE Have a yen for the greatest high-tech gadgets? They won't make it to the U.S. for years, but you can get them now in Japan. Or on the Web if you know how and where. by Sascha Segan
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Hot Link » Hot Ink, Cool Sounds, and Silver Screen by Richelle Thomson
Pete Malinverni » AUTUMN IN NEW YORK (Reservoir Music) Let your mind wander all over the nine tracks of the latest disc from jazz pianist Malinverni, as he and his trio capture sonic moments of one of the most beautiful times of year in one of the most beauti... by American Way Staff
Jennifer Hanson » JENNIFER HANSON (Capitol) Growing up in a house filled with music (her father played guitar with The Righteous Brothers, among others), Hanson has taken what she learned and developed into quite an artist in her own right. The debut album fr... by James Mayfield
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Fasttalk » I was the reluctant CEO, the naive CEO. I took the helm after Gymboree had taken a long walk through a dark forest. There had been pressure to grow the business and re-invigorate the brand — but with no consideration for what the brand stood for. Th... by American Way Staff
Time For A Turnaround » Lots of companies in our business are hoping for a miracle — but there are no miracles on the horizon. We spent vast sums of money on building a nationwide network and ended up $1.4 billion in debt. There was no way we were going to pay off that deb... by American Way Staff
In The Hot Seat » Ginni Rometty, a 20-year IBM veteran who is heading up the company's move to beef up its consulting-services division. by Alison Overholt
Hey, Only 27,000 Points To Go! » “Stocks are now in the midst of a one-time-only rise to much higher ground — to the neighborhood of 36,000 for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.” by American Way Staff
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