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Special Report: The Changing Face of Skin Care

The rise of ``cosmeceuticals'' blurs the lines between dermatology and cosmetology in ways that many consumers don't understand. Here's what you should know. Plus: A product slide show.


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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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Will 3G Answer Vodafone's Call?
Badly in need of a financial boost, the British mobile-phone giant is counting on a high-profile launch of advanced third-generation services to keep it ahead of the many rivals charging into the field.
A Sirius Move for the Zen Master of Radio
As new CEO at the satellite-radio company, Infinity Broadcasting architect and Viacom vet Mel Karmazin sees plenty of potential. And his old pal Howard Stern will play a big role.


Funding and Family: Mix with Care
Experts estimate that 85% to 90% of all seed money for small businesses comes from friends and family, but asking for startup cash can be tricky. Here are tips on how to appeal to those closest to you for money.

Big Blue's Solid Stake in Desktop Computing
IBM's Workplace package is catching on with clients, and more software makers are signing up. Still, it won't be smashing Windows anytime soon


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