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Our Chemical Romance With Molly

The allure of the new nightlife drug Molly is the same as that of the girl next door its name evokes: purity. Billed as unadulterated MDMA—the substance formerly known as X—the finger-licking-good powder promises a smooth, euphoric high without the tweaking and teeth grinding. It's easy to be attracted to the idea of pure Ecstasy—but is it too good to be true? read more
March 28, 2012
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The Job Every Celeb Wants

How the title "creative director" became today's ultimate status symbol. See also: Our time line of great moments in creative direction read more
March 2012
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Welcome to Donor Nation—Home of the (New) Part-Time Dad

Imagine all the Sunday-in-the-park fun of being a father with none of the drudgery. That's what's leading more and more guys to donate sperm to friends and then play the occasional parent. It's an arrangement that can be rewarding for all involved—or an emotional time bomb. read more
March 2012
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Timeline: Great Moments in Creative Direction

Read the article: "The Job Every Celeb Wants" read more
March 01, 2012
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A Brief History of the Donor Dad

Key moments in insemination, from Genghis Khan's alleged virility to a virgin father. read more
March 2012
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Timeline: The Most Important Social-Media Events in History

The first e-mail was sent just over 40 years ago; we've come a long way, baby. But along with the highs (Twitter-enabled revolutions, Chatroulette), there have been a lot of lows (Kim Kardashian's tweets, Chatroulette). These are the moments that are worth remembering and, in some cases, cringing about. Plus: See our complete coverage of social media mavericks. read more
February 14, 2012
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The Social Mavericks

Who are the most important movers and shakers in social media? They're the people and companies changing the game today but whose impact is going to be felt for years to come in everything from music to fashion to philanthropy. Meet the 12 pioneers for 2012—and beyond. Plus: Connect with these innovators on Twitter, Facebook, and other social platforms. read more
February 14, 2012
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The City Slicker: Rachel Sterne

The chief digital officer of New York City dreams up ways to use social media to make life in the Big Apple that much better. read more
February 14, 2012
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The Aesthetes: David and Jonathan Marcus

The cofounders of Flavors.me and Goodsie have turned the art of building aesthetically pleasing sites into a science read more
February 14, 2012
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The Music Man: Troy Carter

Lady Gaga's business manager and cofounder of Backplane builds powerful tight-knit music communities online. read more
February 14, 2012
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