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November 30, 2007
 

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A weekly summary of the best in BusinessWeek and BusinessWeek.com


NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Help May Be
on the Way

Hank Paulson says a breakthrough is near that could rescue troubled homeowners

Editor's Memo
In this week's lead story, read about Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's sweeping plan to handle mortgage refinancing and prevent a housing blowout.

Then see how green the world's leading tech companies really are as the social activists at Greenpeace rank them on their recycling efforts and use of polluting chemicals. And, thinking of wrapping up that fruitcake you got last Christmas? See what The Ethicist has to say about the practice of regifting.

Finally, need some exercise for your brain or body? Check out our slide show on cool new casual video games, right in time for the gift-giving season.
-- Editor

  FROM THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF BUSINESSWEEK
IN DEPTH
Can Greed Save Africa?
Fearless investing is succeeding where aid often hasn't

IN DEPTH
The Dangerous Wealth of the Ivy League
Higher education is increasingly a tale of two worlds, with elite schools getting richer and buying up all the talent

NEWS
Foreclosures: Not So Fast
Court rulings may make it tougher for holders of mortgage-backed securities to take back the keys

  FROM BW.COM'S TECHNOLOGY CHANNEL
GAMING
Seeking Wisdom from the Wii-Maker
Ubisoft and other video game outfits are asking the industry leader for help in wooing casual gamers. Nintendo's advice? Keep it simple

TECHNOLOGY
Verizon Wireless' Grand Opening
The cellular provider's Any Apps announcement is both surprising and perhaps inevitable as the industry moves closer to open access

GREEN TECH
Toxic Tech: Greenpeace Speaks
Its environmental ranking of Sony, Nintendo and other electronics makers raises consumer awareness—but does it factor into buying decisions?

  FROM BW.COM'S SMALLBIZ CHANNEL
LEADERSHIP
Are You the Best Boss for Your Business?
Bakery Barn saw explosive growth in five short years, becoming a $6 million company. Now the founder thinks it's time for a new leader

GETTING STARTED
How Failure Molded Spanx's Founder
As a kid, Sara Blakely was advised to fail. The founder of Spanx, a $150 million hosiery company, says it was the best advice she ever received

  FROM BW.COM'S ASIA & EUROPE CHANNELS
TECHNOLOGY
What Chip Slump? Korea's Hynix is Soaring
The memory chipmaker came back from near death by boosting output with minimal investment. Challenging Samsung may require a different strategy

EUROPE
VW Sex Scandal Touches Ex-CEO
As the bribery trial of VW's labor boss starts up, fresh evidence appears to implicate chairman, Porsche scion, and leading shareholder Piëch

  FROM BW.COM'S MANAGING CHANNEL
ASK THE ETHICS GUY!
The Ethics of Tipping and Regifting
Yes, you should show gratitude to those who help you throughout the year, but do so with sense and sensitivity

  FROM BW.COM'S INNOVATION & DESIGN CHANNEL
INSIDE INNOVATION
HP's Cultural Revolution
To pick up the pace of innovation, the tech giant is betting on startups and injecting their DNA into its operations

INNOVATION
CES Awards: A Push to Innovate
The Consumer Electronics Assn. singles out products that will lead the way to the next generation of high-tech goodies

  FROM BW.COM'S INVESTING CHANNEL
INVESTING
Abu Dhabi's Citigroup Bargain
The emirate's investment arm grabs a chunk of the financial giant, as U.S. woes offer tempting buys for cash-rich, Gulf state funds

TOP NEWS
Time to Hedge Your Home?
Housing prices continue to slide, and analysts see more declines ahead. Should you hedge against a housing crash by betting on a futures market?

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