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March 20, 2009 |
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THE INTERNET
Waterfront: The Conde Nast of Web Health Why Everyday Health's Web sites attract more online health seekers than WebMD, Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo!
B-SCHOOL LIFE
B-School in a Recession, with Family Students with partners and young children are finding that the economic downturn adds fresh stress to a complicated life transition
NEWS
For-Profit Colleges: Scooping Up the Stimulus The University of Phoenix and others are cashing in. Critics say the schools have low graduation rates and dubious recruiting standards
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Apple Raises Its iPhone Ante Apple is making it easier for developers to create iPhone applications, which could increase its smartphone market share
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
What Consumers Cling To in Lean Times Cell phones are definitely in, but cable TV is not regarded as crucial
GIGAOM
• From GigaOm
Battery Breakthroughs: Progress for Electric Cars While it's not the missing piece of the puzzle, the latest battery news brings the U.S. one step closer to electrification of its auto fleet
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING
Tax Advice from a Former IRS Auditor Small businesses face a relatively higher risk of audits than individuals. Here are some pitfalls to avoid to make sure your returns are accurate
SMART ANSWERS
Stimulus Prompts Small Business Loan Scams Though the SBA doesn't give stimulus package loans directly to small businesses, savvy scammers would have you believe otherwise
TOP NEWS
Can Obama Jolt Small Business Lending? The Administration offers a package of help for small businesses, but the program carries some risks for Uncle Sam
JAPAN
Toshiba's Turn to Reshuffle at the Top A new CEO has the giant task of returning the tech giant to profitability as Toshiba faces what may be its biggest lost in 60 years
CHINA
Recession Slams Chinese Exports Again China exports dropped an "ugly" 25.7% in February after January's 17.5% fall. The government is trying to boost domestic spending to alleviate the pain
ENTERTAINMENT
Luc Besson's Growing Film Empire The box-office successes of Europacorp's Taken and Transporter have put the studio on a fast-growth trajectory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
Where the Rich (Still) Live From the Gold Coast of Long Island to the hills of Silicon Valley, there is still great wealth to be found in isolated—and protected—enclaves
REVIEWS
2009 VW Tiguan If you're in the market for a compact SUV and appreciate German engineering, consider the VW Tiguan
NEWS & FEATURES
• From Gizmag.com
Happy Birthday, Barbie America's favorite blonde turns 50 and she's richer than ever. In 2008 she brought in around $1.2 billion in revenue in 2008 for Mattel
THE INNOVATION ENGINE
Win Via Inspiration, Not Panic Don't fear bigger businesses that might encroach upon your turf. Use your entrepreneurial mindset to beat them, say G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón
WHAT'S YOUR STORY IDEA?
Shareholder Value: Time for a Longer View? Experts—among them Jack Welch—are expressing reservations about the long-popular practice of managing for the short term. Are they getting through?
INVESTING
Obama: Feeling Our Financial Pain? He started out the stock market slide with mostly conservative investments. But that doesn't mean the Commander-in-Chief hasn't felt the economic squeeze
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