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Government Waste: The Shameful Seven

In Congress, fiscal irresponsibility is a bipartisan effort. From Big Bird to Ahmed Chalabi, here are some of this year's most outrageous examples of Uncle Sam misspending your tax dollars.


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Retail Outlook
Will weakness in housing and rising energy prices mean consumers are running out of gas? We talk with a retail analyst and a consumer expert about the outlook for the holiday season

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Best Global Brands
These 100 brands are among the world's most recognized—and most valuable

Best Places to Launch a Career
We canvassed career-services directors, employers, and students to rank the best companies for recent graduates

BusinessWeek 50
Our picks of the top-performing companies from the S&P 500. Plus, regional rankings for Asia and Europe:
Asia's BusinessWeek 50
Europe's BusinessWeek 50

Customer Service Champs
Companies that excel at pleasing customers, based on J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction data and our own reader survey

Hot Growth 100
From young, upstart companies to those that have been around for centuries: Plus, regional rankings of top-performing small businesses in Asia and Europe:
Asia's Hot Growth 100
Europe's Hot Growth 100

Info Tech 100
Emerging-market cellular players, wireless phone and gear makers, and Web giants are this year's stars

World's Most Innovative Companies
Nurturing, creative cultures allow these companies to wow customers with innovative products and services

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How to Avoid the ``Phish'' Hook
Cyber scammers are getting more sophisticated. Don't get reeled into handing over your personal info at fake versions of legit sites. Here are some easy ways to protect yourself.
The Need to Fight Smarter, Not Harder
Iraqis say a U.S. attack struck a wedding party. The U.S. says it hit a safe house for fighters. The truth may not matter. When it's tough to tell friend from foe, aggressive tactics can win battles, but lose wars.


Quick Fixes for Web Info Junkies
Got a pet obsession? Sometimes general-purpose search engines like Google aren't your best bet. From sports stats to fine art, you can satisfy your need to know online with specialized search sites. Here are some favorites of Tech & You columnist Steve Wildstrom.

American Consumers: Still Shopping, Not Dropping
With gas prices at an all-time high and home mortgage rates rising, some consumers may dial back a bit, but the rebounding job market should keep any dip minimal.


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