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April 17

April 16, 2009 4:37 by Aarti Nagraj

Architecture in Recession: UAE

Dubai’s sprawling skyline is dotted with cranes, but the market here has fizzled, says Business Week.

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Bankers vs. Economists

Which profession bears more blame for the global credit meltdown and its ensuing gazillion-dollar bailouts: bankers or economists, asks Slate.

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The Truth About Oil

Newsweek explains why oil prices will always keep falling.

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Milestones in Rise of Islamic Finance

Islamic finance has grown to a $1 trillion industry, after taking off in the private sector in Gulf states in the 1970s, says Reuters, and draws a timeline of the sector.

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A race to the bottom?

Some sports will suffer more than others from the downturn, says the Economist.

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The Future of Money

All the elements are in place for cell phones stuffed with many different microcurrencies, says a commentator on Portfolio.

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12 Ways to Green Your Home Office

Greening your home office combines the best of both worlds, say blogger Business Pundit and suggests some tips.

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My Favorite Write-off

Entrepreneurs tend to be experts in the art and science of deducting business expenses from their tax bills, says Inc and lists some favorite deductions.

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9 Cutting Edge Bikes for 2009

Be it for speed, efficiency, technology, or style, these are the ultimate bikes in the industry for the year, says Fast Company.

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Sculptures made of Tires

Oddee checks out 14 sculptures made of car tires including a horse and a laughing Buddha.