In a world that is spinning ever faster, slow is here to stay: So say passionate practitioners of the Slow Movement,who are swiftly spreading the word.

What started with Slow Food in Italy has branched out into an international call for a return to our roots. From slow parenting and slow travel to slow books and slow education, the Slow Living initiative is putting the brakes on communities in over 20 countries across the globe. In the United Kingdom and the United States, South Korea and South Africa, towns are relishing their status as official members of "Cittaslow" - the Slow Cities league.

If you'd like to enjoy some slow living in your corner of the world, here's how you can carve out a no-hurry zone for you and your neighbors:  5 Ways to Get in Step with the Slow Movement.

They're scribbled in spiral-bound notebooks, logged on spreadsheets, and jotted in journals. Whether you're partial to Post-its or are inclined toward index cards, chances are you have a favorite modus operandi for organizing lists of tasks to tackle.

Lately, however, organization experts, time management pros, and bloggers alike are putting a spin on the tried-and-true To-Do List. They advocate adding a new sidekick to your system -- a record of what you've already made short work of -- and they've dubbed it the "Have-Done" list.

So is it time to cross off the traditional list of tasks to complete? Not so fast. For most of us, the To-Do list is an important time management tool that will never go out of style. But you may find that putting a sunnier spin on weekly chores can give you fresh perspective. Here's how a "Have-Done" List can bring some balance to your routine:  Bring Some Balance With A "Have-Done" List.

GENBAND, a leading developer of IP infrastructure and application solutions, today announced the official opening of registration for the GENFuzion Developer Challenge, with entries submitted between April 15 and July 15, 2011.

As a contest within the GENFuzion Developer Community, the Developer Challenge recognizes and financially rewards the most innovative developers who leverage the open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) of GENBAND's A2 Application Server to offer telecom service providers and their customers compelling solutions in the categories of Lifestyle, Productivity, Mobility, Unified Communications and Video. Winners will be announced August 19, 2011.

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If your walking shoes are sitting forlornly in the closet, it's probably time to lace them up and collect some dirt on those heels. But you don't have to set any speed records: According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show that "regular, brisk walking" can reduce the risk of heart attack equally as well as "more vigorous exercise, such as jogging." Here are some pointers to kickstart your walking program: Work-Life Balance Motivation for Movers and Shakers: Start Moving!

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