In this week's issue: Why raising prices might spur more
demand, the flop of face-recognition systems, what cell
phones have done to cities, and more.
---Art---
ArtNews enumerates the most coveted works of fine art still
in private collections.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143751
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143751
---Business---
Key workers are planning on shorter tenures these days at
their companies, which, according to a Darwin article, poses
a looming problem for executives.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143601
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143601
An IndustryWeek article helps employers understand what to
do to help returning military reservists ease back into the
workplace.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143605
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143605
BusinessWeek writes of the enormous gamble being taken on
the biggest airliner ever, both by manufacturer Airbus and
the airlines that have preordered the massive A380.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143758
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143758
Knowledge@Wharton looks at the impact of price on demand for
retail items.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=144213
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=144213
---Investing---
According to HBS Working Knowledge, shareholders should be
concerned that gains in corporate accounting transparency
may not be worth the cost of compliance under new laws.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=144017
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=144017
---Science & Technology---
According to CIO, the hype around face-recognition security
technology has died down with the failure of two
high-profile pilot projects.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143818
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143818
---Society & Politics---
An American Prospect article looks at lessons in diplomacy
President Bush could learn from the actions of President
Kennedy.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143627
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143627
An article in Metropolis criticizes the way mobile phones
have diminished our sense of place.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143964
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143964
---Television---
An American Prospect piece argues that the US television
networks shouldn't shy away from airing high-quality
documentaries.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=144199
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=144199
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