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October 16

October 16, 2009 12:02 by kippreport

Dubai: Is the Worst Over?

The emirate may look prosperous, but it was hit hard by the recession, says Business Week, adding that real estate may be slow to recover and debts loom large.

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Transparency Vital for Family Businesses

Shock waves emanating from the financial troubles of two prominent Saudi family businesses are resonating in boardrooms throughout the region, says the Financial Times.

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The Halo Effect

If we see a person first in a good light, it is difficult subsequently to darken that light. And this has a powerful influence on business, says the Economist.

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Why Email No Longer Rules

The Wall Street Journal tells you why and also checks out what that means for the way we communicate.

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Does the Brain Like E-Books?

Bloggers on The New York Times discuss how the reading experience differs between paper and screen.

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It’s Just Fancy Talk

The Google Wave chatting tool is too complicated for its own good, says Slate.

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Software for Bootstrappers
Inc lists out five software applications that are great products for running your business and won’t cost you anything.

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15 Coolest Google Earth Finds

From a natural heart-shaped formation, to a Coca-Cola ad, Oddee checks out some of the craziest stuff found with Google Earth.