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...Black's forthcoming studies will be designed to answer that question, but research by Ben Dattner, a business consultant and professor of industrial and organizational psychology at New York University, is showing that even when later-borns take conservative jobs in the corporate world, they approach their work in a high-wire way. Firstborn ceos, for example, do best when they're making incremental improvements in their companies: shedding underperforming products, maximizing profits from existing lines and generally making sure the trains run on time. Later-born ceos are more inclined to blow up the trains and lay new track...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Power of Birth Order | 10/17/2007 | See Source »

...Everything All the Time” was released in March of 2006 and quickly became a surprise summer success, pitting lead singer Ben Bridwell’s high-pitched voice and catchy lyrics against guitar riffs that bordered on being folky. The effect was crisp and emotional, spooky but enjoyable...

Author: By Andrew F. Nunnelly, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Band of Horses | 10/12/2007 | See Source »

...then, Affleck had two things going for him: a tightly wound plot to keep viewers guessing and a milieu--working-class sleuths and suspects--that would be exotic to viewers yet familiar to him. He also wisely dispensed with his own services as an actor. On these mean streets, Ben Affable would look as alien as a polo player. Brother Casey, with his cautious moves and strangulated voice, was the right...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lost in Boston | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

...known designer adds both value and a comfort level for buyers: "People perceive, and rightly so, that if this is a Fazio golf course, a Nicklaus golf course, that quality runs all through the community." There are two Nicklaus signature courses, two Tom Fazio layouts and one each by Ben Wright and Tom Jackson and another designed by Gary Player, currently under construction at the Cliffs at Mountain Park...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tiger's New Lair | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

...there ever a time when you wished you were part of a family that wasn't always in the spotlight? -Ben Wong, Christchurch, New ZealandI can't wish I weren't something that I am. It is difficult to watch my father being criticized. At the same time, I have been able to travel to Africa with my mother twice and meet amazing people. So sometimes it's good, and sometimes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions for Jenna Bush | 10/11/2007 | See Source »

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