Global Game
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Steve Ballmer is his own man, finally
After three decades in Bill Gates' shadow, the former Microsoft CEO has a seven-point plan to reinvent himself on a scale worthy of America's 18th richest person
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The super rich: The 400 wealthiest Americans
The top 5 percent of America's wealthiest, including the year's six biggest dollar gainers, added $100 billion to their fortunes. This super-elite subset now holds a staggering 32 percent of the collective wealth of the Forbes 400
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Bright Lights, Big Profits: LED technology taking the world by storm
Street lights everywhere are going digital, cleaning up the night skies, saving billions in wasted energy—and offering major windfalls for those who embrace the gold rush
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Luxurious and useful items worth splurging on
A pick of the best, the latest, the greenest, the quirkiest, the most luxurious... that money can buy
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Living in a new Material world
Fungus buildings. Algorithmic chairs. Germ-fighting iPhone cases. Software giant Autodesk and others are ushering in a revolution in materials science you may not even see coming
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The King Of Calculus: Turning online education on its head
Where are all the superstars in online education? A math teacher has become a global sensation
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String Theory: Masters in selling musical accessories
For four generations, the D'Addarios have excelled at producing violin and guitar strings with small innovations that make a big difference
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New technology brings about a revolution in medical care
DNA sequencing is revolutionising the diagnosis and treatment of everything from cancer to Down syndrome at breakneck speed, changing health care forever. Incredibly, only one company—Illumina—is making it all possible. It's just getting started
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Luxury's Secret Empire: Hermès and the love of craftsmanship
Quietly and diligently, the family behind Hermès has become one of the world's richest, to the tune of more than $25 billion. They've done it not only by selling beautiful luxury items but also by selling aura as beautifully as any company on the planet
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The Billion-Dollar Dress: Secret behind Rent the Runway's success
Rent the Runway's Jennifer Hyman hooked millennials on catch-and-release couture, but the logistics platform she built is sophisticated enough to dominate the sharing economy
