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December 12

December 11, 2008 9:16 by kippreport

Dubai Film Festival and the Riddle of the Sands
The latest must-have accessory for states rich with petro-dollars is a film festival, says The Times, and wonders just how many can one region host.
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Is Dubai’s Party Over?
More than any other place on earth, this city-state in the UAE is the creation of worldwide commerce, says Newsweek, but adds that glitzy facade is showing some cracks.
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The End
The era that defined Wall Street is finally, officially over, says Portfolio and tries to figure out what went wrong.
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Intelligent Design
Forbes discusses why attempts to address the mortgage problem in the US have failed.
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Is a Fake Christmas Tree Better?
Slate explains whether it is environmentally better to have a fake fir or a real one.
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What To Do With Your Ideas for Other People
Selling ideas is a fundamentally different business than having ideas, says Seth Godin and explains why.
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A Parody of 15 Corporate Logos
Business Pundit hopes to bring a smile on people’s faces by redoing the logos of some renowned companies to reflect the recent crisis.
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The Best and Worst of Everything 2008
Business Week lists the highs and lows of 2008; from global economics and sports to design and entertainment, from advertising and food to medicine and efforts to go green.
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8 Ways to Boost Morale during Tough Times
Many cash-strapped employers are putting a freeze on pay raises, bonuses, and holiday parties this year. But staff morale doesn’t need to follow, says Inc.
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The Social Enterprises of the Year
Fast Company brings you ten organizations which it says represent the kind of innovative thinking that can transform lives and change our world.