We'd like to wish a happy Independence Day to our U.S.
readers. This week's issue includes stories on customer
service's Big Brother, the MBA value myth, cocaine
technology, and another use for coffee.
---Business---
A CIO article looks at new software tools that tout
"predictive intelligence" -- are they valuable advisors for
businesses?
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101507
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101507
CIO examines the business plan of new low-cost airline
JetBlue, a reinvention of the airline with a 21st-century
focus on efficiency, service and IT.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101543
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101543
With the Xbox, is Microsoft beginning a plan to take on Dell
in the low-end family PC market? A Red Herring article
explores the possibility.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101562
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101562
Ever hear "this call may be monitored for quality purposes"?
Internet World looks at one such system that helps companies
fine tune and deliver better customer service.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101747
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101747
---Education---
Computer User offers a guide to different certifications and
degrees for those looking to begin or advance a career in
information technology.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101755
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101755
There's little evidence to show that spending tens of
thousands of dollars to get an MBA is worth it, says
Business 2.0.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101761
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101761
---Gardening---
Researchers have found a powerful new pesticide to rid
gardens of slugs and snails, according to Science News:
caffeine.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101513
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101513
---Home Electronics---
A Sound & Vision piece looks at the current status of
long-awaited developments in high-definition television, or
HDTV.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101471
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101471
A PC World article reminds computer users that the latest is
not always the greatest when it comes to tech. Feel and
usability often matter more than impressive numbers.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101911
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101911
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---Internet---
Salon recounts the story of an unusually shady and
fraudulent "search engine marketing" company that seems to
have epitomized the greedy underbelly of the dot-com boom.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101771
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101771
---Investing---
A Business 2.0 article claims that biotech stocks, beaten
down, are still no bargain.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101659
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101659
---Marketing---
Yes, they're annoying, but infomercials move a lot of
merchandise. Kiplinger's looks at how they get us to buy.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101649
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101649
---Parenting---
A Kiplinger's article has advice for parents about how to
educate their kids about money and teach them to be
financially responsible.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101676
---Science & Engineering---
Red Herring takes a look at several new technologies in
development to replace standard computer memory.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101593
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101593
Hologram technology is almost ready for widespread use,
reports a Business 2.0 article.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101759
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101759
---World Society & Politics---
The International Criminal Court is launched, but, Time
Europe reports, many are wondering how effective it will be
without U.S. participation.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101625
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101625
A Time Europe article explains how tiny Norway has come to
have such a disproportionate role in international
diplomacy.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101609
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101609
India is a magnet for new planned "utopian" communities,
writes Metropolis.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101448
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101448
Business 2.0 looks at the formidable array of technology
systems and infrastructure used by Colombian cocaine cartels
to smuggle and protect their crop.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101763
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101763
A Time Asia article suggests that hosting the World Cup may
not have been worth it, after all, for Japan and South
Korea.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=101821
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=101821
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