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COVER STORY
Recession Time As the economy teeters between bad and worse, one question looms: What's the best course of action? Here's what can be done. And what can't
NEWS
Outsourcing the Patients More U.S. health insurers are slashing costs by sending policyholders overseas for pricey procedures
IN DEPTH
Deal or No Deal Comcast's Brian Roberts is a tough negotiator but hasn't made a big acquisition in years. Is he trigger-shy?
TECHNOLOGY
VMware Beefs Up Its Bench CEO Diane Greene is assembling a crack team of executives to help the virtualization-software maker tackle new economic and competitive pressures
BYTE OF THE APPLE
The iPod Touch: Apple's Sleeper Device The new flagship of the iPod line could be the harbinger of new products that blur the line between computers and consumer electronics
GETTING STARTED
Alumni Networks: Knotting the School Tie While tapping former classmates to help build a business isn't a new idea, getting in touch with them is getting easier
SPECIAL REPORT -- FRANCHISING
Can Yogen Fruz Gain a U.S. Following? The Canadian frozen yogurt franchisor is focusing its pitch on existing independent business owners or franchisees in struggling chains
COMPANIES
Boeing's Trouble with Tankers The Air Force's decision to buy new refueling tankers from Europe's EADS is not the first time the U.S. defense heavyweight has lost procurement bids
INFO TECH
A WiMax Breakthrough in India Tata Communications unveils an ambitious plan to become global leader in wireless broadband by launching the world's largest commercial network
VIEWPOINT
Eliot Spitzer's Seven Deadly Sins Lust is the least of it. Here's a look at the mistakes New York's sex-scandal-scarred governor made, and the lessons for any leader—in politics or business
DESIGN
• From I.D. Magazine
Is It Worth It? "Good design" often comes with a hefty price tag. We pitted four popular, pricey products against their low-cost counterparts—with surprising results
VIEWPOINT
Why Risk Is Important Entrepreneurs, like ice climbers, are often said to risk their necks. But there are ways to cut danger to sane levels—and good reasons to try
INVESTING
Best Bets for Fixed-Income Investments Never mind Treasuries. There are other opportunities in the fixed-income market for investors looking for healthy yields
INVESTING
Dividends: The Sweet Spot Stocks offering healthy dividends can pay off in tough economic times. But be careful of high yields in the financial and utility sectors
ECONOMIC FOCUS -- FROM ACTION ECONOMICS
The Euro's Rise: Don't Expect a Rate Cut The currency's advance against the dollar may hurt euro zone exporters a bit, but it's aiding the European Central Bank's efforts against inflation
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