November 14

If Dubai Sneezes, Who Gets a Cold?
Conspicuous consumption by the super-rich in the emirate fuels more than the UAE’s economy, says the Los Angeles Times.
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Saudi Arabia’s Funding Deserves Reciprocity
There remains a perception among western policymakers that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are sources of funds rather than agenda setters, says the Financial Times, a perception which has to change.
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In a Downturn, Employers Cut Jobs Rather than Pay
Business Week explains why employers facing a recession will eliminate jobs and slash benefits before they cut wages.
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Worst of Times
Most economists predict a recovery late next year. Don’t bet on it, says Portfolio and explains why.
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What the Boss Pockets
The Economist lists out CEOs’ pay packages at the biggest companies in Europe and America and says that heading an American company is far more rewarding.
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10 Money Saving Tools for Small Business
With the recent economic down severely affecting small businesses, blogger Business Pundit suggests ways to save the mullah.
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The Overnight Millionaire Scam
There are countless infomercials and programs and systems that promise to help you do this. But resist them, says Seth Godin.
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The Best Online Video Tools
If you’re not using online video in your marketing efforts, you are woefully behind, says Inc, and presents some of the latest equipment and editing tools available.
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The Most Influential Women in Web 2.0
Women have been heavily instrumental in redefining the way we interact online. Fast Company takes a look at the most influential of these.
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15 Weirdest Shoes
Oddee brings together pictures of some of the weirdest shoes, including a pair with a TV remote, and one which looks like rats.