Issue: September 27 - October 10, 2011

Briefing

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Topic: Strategy / Politics

From the editors: Seven chances to get it right, voters By James Cowan | September 22, 2011 Decisions made now will have implications for decades to come. This is why the debate in Ontario’s election has been so disappointing.

Topic: Best & Worst

Winners & Losers (September 21 - October 10, 2011) September 22, 2011 Scorecard of ups and downs for September 21 - October 10, 2011.

Topic: News & Markets / Economic Indicators / Politics

But what can be done? By Joe Castaldo | September 22, 2011 Job seekers look for a boost from government.

Topic: Strategy

The CEO Poll: Getting Canada back to work September 22, 2011 Stock markets plunged after President Obama announced a $450-billion job-creation package. What should the Canadian government do to help strengthen our economy?

Topic: Technology

The Feud: Amazon.com vs. California September 22, 2011 Amazon.com fought a new California law that would have them shelling out $200 million in tax each year.

Topic: Lifestyle

Niche Economy June 08, 2011 From the unique to the bizarre, a market for everything.

New Looks September 08, 2011 Graphic-design gurus weigh in on reworked company logos.

Topic: Investing

The Ode: Saab (1949-2011) By Matthew McClearn | September 22, 2011 Born from an aircraft manufacturer’s postwar diversification, the one-time national icon is now sputtering into oblivion.

Analysis

Topic: Strategy

This one’s going to overtime By Mike Moffatt | September 22, 2011 The economics of the NHL show why the NBA lockout may not get resolved quickly.

Topic: Strategy / Technology / Technology

Because cheap is not enough By Bruce Philp | September 22, 2011 It’s no wonder Groupon’s struggling—their brand doesn’t stand for anything.

Topic: Strategy

Blinding them with science By Chris MacDonald | September 22, 2011 Taking advantage of your customers’ scientific illiteracy is no better than fraud.

Topic: Strategy / Energy / Politics

For a rainy day, and for today By Michael McCullough | September 22, 2011 Socking away resource royalties will help provincial economies present and future.

Topic: Strategy

Voices: Ethical or dirty? September 22, 2011 As the White House considers the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, the rhetoric heats up.

Topic: Strategy

Branson: What Steve Jobs taught me by kicking my butt By Richard Branson | September 22, 2011 Ignoring my managers’ advice and losing millions trying to take down the iPod reminded me: the CEO is not always right.

Features

Topic: Lifestyle

You better stand up for this By Adam McDowell | September 21, 2011 Scientists say office work is making us sick, causing problems ranging from obesity to cancer. Your desk job is killing you. But there may be a simple solution.

Topic: Strategy / Investing

Bearing down By Thomas Watson | September 21, 2011 They've been called kooks for predicting currency collapses, riots and food hoarding. But as economic chaos spreads, should we heed the roar of the über-bears?

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Topic: Energy / Energy

The golden age of natural gas By Michael McCullough | September 21, 2011 Can natural gas replace oil as our favourite fuel?

Topic: Strategy / Technology

Stumbling upon success By Michael McCullough | September 21, 2011 Garrett Camp sold his startup to eBay for millions. What's his next idea worth?

Topic: Strategy

Business without Borders: Across the great divide By Erica Alini | September 21, 2011 For many Canadian startups, wading into foreign markets is the only way to sustain growth.

Topic: Investing

How to ride the dragon By Bryan Borzykowski | September 21, 2011 Don't let fraud allegations keep you from buying into China's growth story.

The Big Picture December 01, 2011 The Netherlands tries to pass the buck on wind power generation.

Performance

Topic: Lifestyle

The Performer: Kelly Korol, commercial diver By Thomas Watson | September 22, 2011 On focus, working while intoxicated and why divers have a beef with James Cameron.

Topic: Lifestyle

Mental illness may be a blessing for successful leaders By Jordan Timm | September 22, 2011 Gandhi, Lincoln and Churchill were effective because of their illness.

Reviewed: The Method Method By Jordan Timm | September 22, 2011 It seems like every startup that finds a bit of success grows convinced its culture and genesis myth are special and need to be shared with the world. They're not.

Topic: Lifestyle

Reviewed: Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius By Jordan Timm | September 22, 2011 The author of A Beautiful Mind focuses on the men and women who shaped contemporary economic thought.

Reviewed: Street Freak: Money and Madness at Lehman Brothers By Jordan Timm | September 22, 2011 A trader's memoir into the behind the scenes insanity of the Lehman Bros.

Topic: Strategy / Technology

How to keep fired execs from firing back By Michael McCullough | September 22, 2011 When you want to oust a high-profile employee, make sure you’re prepared for potential fireworks.

Topic: Technology

Do you have a tweeting disorder? By Emmanuel Samoglou | September 22, 2011 What starts as tech gluttony can lead to addiction. Here’s how to keep your gadgets at bay.

Topic: Strategy

Gallery: What their pronouns say about them By Jacqueline Nelson | September 22, 2011 Analyzing personalities through the pronouns they use.

Topic: Lifestyle

Interactive map: PGA Grand Slam, Bermuda By Jeff Beer | September 22, 2011 The balmy island of Bermuda is known for its beautiful beaches, colonial heritage and a certain geometric-shaped mystery, it's also host to the upcoming PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

Trailing Indicator

Topic: Investing

Cutest. Tycoon. Ever. By Emmanuel Samoglou | September 22, 2011 After spending the past few years packing stadiums with screaming teenage girls, Justin Bieber apparently is now looking to diversify his portfolio and add venture capitalist to his resumé.

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