In this week's issue: Deadly SUVs, cheap PCs, the science
of freezing oneself, and more.
---Business---
Employment Review offers tips on how to give an effective
presentation.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118552
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118552
A Fast Company article looks at what went wrong with
employee stock options, which seemed during the 1990s like
such a great idea.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=119102
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=119102
---Cars---
New Republic reviews a new book on America's love affair
with the world's most dangerous vehicles, SUVs.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118861
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118861
Buy "High and Mighty," by Keith Bradsher:
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1586481231/magportalcom
---Computers---
Want a desktop PC for under $900? PC World has a top 5 list
for bargain shoppers.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118811
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118811
---Investing---
In Fortune, Vanguard Group founder John Bogle explains why
he thinks the mutual fund industry has betrayed investors.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118554
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118554
---Science---
Outside looks at the work of the world's foremost
hypothermia researcher, a Canadian scientist whose methods
have involved experiencing the condition for himself 33
times.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118739
---Social Issues---
Indentured servitude is far from dead, reports Fortune, when
it comes to the workers who must compete in the global
economy to make products destined for Western companies.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118566
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118566
Salon reviews a new book exploring why in America, obesity
and poverty go together.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118742
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118742
Salon interviews an activist for the rights of committed,
but unmarried, couples.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=118865
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=118865
Education Week reports on new studies exploring the complex
relationship between bullying and violence in schools.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=119066
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=119066
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