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Getting “bogged down” in detail is sort of the point.

Getting “bogged down” in detail is sort of the point.

There are lots of necessary evils at work, with meetings at the top of most people’s lists. And of all of them, perhaps the greatest displeasure is reserved for the one you all suffer through together: the weekly staff meeting. Since it’s the only time your whole team meets as one on a regular basis, you’d think it would be really valuable. Instead, it’s a time-suck, and afterward people trudge back to their desks thinking, “Did I really need to be there for that?”

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Between consignment e-tailers and luxury-label rental sites, consumers are approaching designer fashion with a whole new mentality.

Between consignment e-tailers and luxury-label rental sites, consumers are approaching designer fashion with a whole new mentality.

The Kardashians don’t exemplify thriftiness, so it was surprising when Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie partnered with the luxury consignment site The RealReal in August. The sisters listed 200 pieces from their personal closets, ranging from Chanel purses to Christian Louboutin heels, at nearly 80% off retail value. “Now you can own pieces from my closet!” Khloé Kardashian proudly tweeted to her 21 million followers.

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Bay Area nonprofits are being priced out of the Valley as salaries and overhead costs continue to skyrocket

Bay Area nonprofits are being priced out of the Valley as salaries and overhead costs continue to skyrocket

When you imagine a typical nonprofit, you may picture a soup kitchen, a community center, or a homeless shelter. While such services still exist, many nonprofits now design apps, build websites, and design digital tools that help deliver social programs and services to those in need.

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How long until blockchain technology makes banking faster?

How long until blockchain technology makes banking faster?

For the last four years, Ripple Labs has been working to develop and scale a new technical infrastructure for sending money between banks and across borders using distributed ledger technology—the same stuff that powers bitcoin transactions. But instead of using bitcoin to move money, Ripple uses a digital asset called XRP. Unlike bitcoin, XRP is not a currency. It’s a digital asset that carriers value across a blockchain system. The company’s goal is to make the transfer of money instant and cheap.

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Strategic planning to get people out of the office can be a great way to bust silos and strengthen company culture.

Strategic planning to get people out of the office can be a great way to bust silos and strengthen company culture.

While some workers may be dreading trust falls and sitting around the fire singing “Kumbaya” while packing their bags, corporate retreats have been identified as a critical element to developing bonds, breaking through stuck team dynamics, and hitting the refresh button.

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The DNA testing company and the governor’s office are aiming for learnings that might help keep Nevadans (and the rest of us) healthier.

The DNA testing company and the governor’s office are aiming for learnings that might help keep Nevadans (and the rest of us) healthier.

Consumer genomics company 23andMe has seen a big spike in inbound requests from researchers that want to study its 1.2 million-strong genetics database. Now, it’s collaborating with one of its biggest research partners yet: The governor’s office in Nevada.

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Roushan Christofellis wants to give price-conscious consumers a choice when it comes to eating healthily and cheaply—and in their cars.

Roushan Christofellis wants to give price-conscious consumers a choice when it comes to eating healthily and cheaply—and in their cars.

The pioneers of the “fast-casual” restaurant world—including Shake Shack and Chipotle—still lack one staple ingredient of the classic fast-food dining experience: A drive-thru window. Enter Salad and Go, a restaurant chain based in Arizona that is selling healthy meals for less than $6 from a traditional drive-thru window.

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Black tie, cocktail, fancy dinners—the rules no longer apply.

Black tie, cocktail, fancy dinners—the rules no longer apply.

Maybe you’ve admired (and envied) the woman in sparkly sneakers at a cocktail party. Or spotted a jumpsuit at a black-tie gala. Or realized that your classic white T-shirt is a perfect match for the brocade skirt idling in the back of your closet. Dress codes, once a set of rigid rules about how women should adorn themselves, have evolved.

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