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Special Report: The Technology Of Homeland Security

In the days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, it seemed clear that government spending on defense and homeland security would be a big plus for the tech sector. It hasn't worked out that way. Now, though, the money could finally be coming. This Special Report examines the prospects for such a breakthrough. Along the way, you'll find out about the CIA's venture-capital arm, a startup whose software can speedily scan skads of text, and lots more.


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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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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:
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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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In a potentially important test of Sarbanes-Oxley, the insurer could try to recover some of the former CEO's compensation. But to get it, AIG may have to prove fraud.



Taiwan and China: A ``Step By Step Process''
Lien Chan, leader of the island's opposition Kuomintang Party, talks about his historic meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing.



Executive Book Summaries From Soundview
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