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Subway's $5 Footlong

Subway has turned its foot-long sandwich into a top seller. Find out how the $5 footlong was developed and how much money it brings the chain

The Debate Room

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Online Shopping Is Overrated

Data security problems and pesky online forms make Internet shopping a pain. Pro or Con?

 

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Why This Real Estate Bust Is Different

Unrealistic assumptions, layers of investors, sky-high prices, and possible fraud will make it hard to clean up the mess in commercial real estate

A Wakeup Call for Part-Time B-Schools

The economic crisis has hit executive MBA and non-degree programs hard. Find out how the savviest schools are adjusting to the harsh realities of today's market

The Accidental Hero

Subway's $5 footlong, the brainchild of an obscure Miami franchisee, is the fast-food success story of the recession

IN YOUR FACE: LAID OFF

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Reader Jim Ware Writes

"Companies may treat people laid off with dignity and respect—although they rarely give them anywhere near fair value."

 

Tech & You

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A Big Leap for Android and Motorola

Google's Android 2.0 is much improved, and Motorola's Droid handset is a contender