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Two years on, Lebanon struggles to deal with another fine mess   Gulf Air signs sponsorship deal with sixth best football club in London
The worst environmental disaster in Lebanon's history turns two this summer. Government claims it has made progress in clearing up the mess, environmental campaigners disagree.   Queens Park Rangers to carry Gulf Air branding on their shirts from next season. With Bernie Ecclestone, Flavio Briatore and Lakshmi Mittal involved the club could be destined for big things.
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Innovation   Analysis  
TV addicts paid to suggest reality TV concepts   Ivory Tower protestor website gutted as Dubai real estate credibility called to question
Boss of Endemol launches online community to create new reality TV concepts. Active users earn $500; green-lighted projects paid $50,000.   Website of well-organized Dubai property protestors gutted of content. Ivory Tower developer and RERA also silent, as much delayed project continues to stall.
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Five reasons why things aren't so bad   Introducing Spikeball and Leet: the cricket and football for the next century
Stop grumbling, things could be worse - you could be a US car buyer, a UK homeowner, or a BP executive trying to work in Russia.   Is it possible to create - and successfully spread - and all-new sport? Two new ideas from the US and Finland hope a more networked world does the trick.
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Hot brand Puma coolly aims for clever - not big   The secret life of...Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal
But Siobhan Adams runs out of steam talking to Puma CEO, Jochem Zeitz.   ...or everything you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask.
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Theme park central, or theme park overload?   Testy creatives hit back at Saatchi jibes
A Madame Tussauds museum is on its way to Dubai, joining Marvel, Universal Studios and Legoland. But is this explosion of the entertainment industry sustainable?   Advertising creatives in the region respond strongly to 'crap' criticism from Lovemark guru Kevin Roberts.
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Barakat's $109m healthy feast   Cowabunga! How PR creates (and copes with) crazes
Consumers may stop eating meat or fish, but they'll never stop eating fresh fruits and vegetables, says the CEO of the UAE's leading supplier. "It's the healthiest business."   Fred Cook of PR firm Golin Harris on youth marketing, online dialogue and riding the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles craze.
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Kiwis in Dubai; Keep Petrol Expensive; Preserving Old Dubai; Creative Business Cards; The Business of Freegans; Business Start-Ups in a Recession.   Tourism's New Destinations; The Modern Silk Road; Gasoline is Cheap; Million Dollar Homes; Mover and Sheika; Can Bloggers Earn?
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Retail   Analysis  
Corporate failure stalks Second Life   Great flagships stores: not so big, as clever
Reebok, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Reuters...Second Life has gone a great job attracting corporates. But nine out of ten business forays into the virtual world fail within 18 months.   In retail, the term 'flagship' is greatly overused. It is not so much a question of size, as brand personality, says Aubrey Ghose.
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May 16   Ten things you may not know about... natural gas
Riyadh Bosses the Dollar; Oil's Murky Math; Dubai's Roads; Jingle Mail; Business-Like Bezos; Penthouse Gets Pious; The State of Mobile Advertising.   With several new projects in the pipeline, including a $25bn development in Abu Dhabi, the industry is all set for major expansion.
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When it comes to finding an office, there's no such thing as "nice and cheap." Inc explains why spending top dollar on a new home for your company can be good for impressing clients, wooing top employees, and boosting the bottom line. A good retirement plan is essential for attracting great talent, says Business Week, and it can also help you save for your own future. Newspaper headquarters have been prominent landmarks in American cities. But as publishers struggle with losses of readers and advertising, a number of papers have abandoned their historic homes, says Portfolio.
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Nine Investing Secrets for Entrepreneurs   Nine Investing Secrets for Entrepreneurs
Broadly diversified mutual funds, periodic investments, hard assets, a focus on retirement, wealth protection and, most importantly, taking the time to think investment, says Inc.
Jun 23, 2008
Best Selling Video Games   Best Selling Video Games
Playing video games is serious business, says Newsweek. In five years, say analysts, the industry could rack up $50bn in sales and possibly eclipse Hollywood for dominance in the entertainment sector.
Jun 23, 2008
The Birth of Bioplastics   The Birth of Bioplastics
Business Week explains how the biotech sector and the chemicals industry converged to create new earth-friendly materials
Jun 23, 2008
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The World of Apple's iPhone Partners Six Ways to Save on Your Commute Who's Buying Up Manhattan?
The new 3G version of the überpopular smartphone will be offered in more than 70 countries. In some, customers will get a choice of mobile providers, says Business Week. Car-pooling, employer-sponsored bike-sharing, public transport discounts, shorter working weeks, telecommuting, and walking. As times get tougher in the US, Inc offers its solutions for cost cutting. As Abu Dhabi lines up the purchase of the iconic Chrysler building in New York, Portfolio looks at other Manhattan landmarks up for sale.
Jun 15, 2008 Jun 15, 2008 Jun 15, 2008
Beautiful, Doomed Gas Guzzlers   Beautiful, Doomed Gas Guzzlers
It's so sad, sighs Business Week. In a world of $4 gas, can gorgeous cars we drive simply for the sheer pleasure of it survive? A look at those weekend cars whose time may have come
Jun 09, 2008
7 Fabulous Things You Probably Shouldn't Buy   7 Fabulous Things You Probably Shouldn't Buy
Seiko's new Spacewalk, eco Vodka, the Zuse toaster, the Oakley Medusa biker's helmet, a $4,900 MotoArt B52 ejection seat - and other beautiful, but ultimately daft, products, says Fast Company.
Jun 09, 2008
8 Ways to Generate Buzz like Apple   8 Ways to Generate Buzz like Apple
While there were portable digital music players before the iPod, Apple's clean, simple design was the first to capture customers' imagination. And once you've staked out ownership of the sector in the mind of the consumer, it's hard for a competitor to shake you loose, says Inc.
Jun 09, 2008
The Business Week (in pictures)   The Business Week (in pictures)
Vodafone boss rings off, UK house prices drop again, BP rows with Russia, gambling clamp down, Burberry bucks luxury gloom, from the Guardian.
Jun 01, 2008
Six Secrets of Breakthrough Companies   Six Secrets of Breakthrough Companies
A former Inc. 500 CEO spent years researching thousands of private companies and interviewing their leaders. Here are six of his most surprising findings.
Jun 01, 2008
David-and-Goliath Trademark Claims   David-and-Goliath Trademark Claims
These small businesses came up with names or logos that giant corporations objected to. And infringement lawsuits ensued, says Business Week.
Jun 01, 2008
The Business of Broadway   The Business of Broadway
Getting a Broadway show to make money is notoriously tough. But not impossible. Fast Company hears from a number of thriving entrepreneurs.
May 26, 2008
Around the World on a Tank of Gas   Around the World on a Tank of Gas
Get ready for a new guessing game to pass those long hours on the road, says Business Week. Who pays the most to fill up the tank?
May 26, 2008
10 Most Creative Business Cards   10 Most Creative Business Cards
Is your business card saying enough about your business? Oddee selects ten of the most creative - and appropriate - designs. It could be time for a rethink.
May 25, 2008
The Most Expensive Businesses in America   The Most Expensive Businesses in America
Business for sale: A website in Washington State that sells sleep products, such as maternity pillows, white-noise machines, and relaxation tapes. Is it really worth $1.8 million, asks Inc?
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