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Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc Business Week Online 
 This online magazine has a free selection of materials from the weekly print publication, plus daily news updates and other Web-only features. Coverage includes business, economic issues, global news, the stock market, personal finance, small business, business schools, and technology. There is a searchable archive of online material and some past articles from the print edition. More material from current and past issues is available with paid subscription. http://www.businessweek.com/ Topics: Business, Business, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 BusinessWeek Online: B-Schools
Business Week 's annual rankings of top places to get an MBA. Ranks the top thirty schools in the United States and the top ten programs outside the United States. There are also profiles of over 300 full and part time programs, articles on selecting a school, tips on admissions, and career planning advice. Some sections (including the rankings) require free registration. Some additional services require paid subscription. http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/ Topics: Business, Business, College and University Education Last updated Apr 6, 2003 The Changing Face of Skin Care
2004 series on the rise in popularity of the "'cosmeceutical' -- a product marketed as a cosmetic that purportedly has biologically active ingredients that affect the user." Includes a slide show of some products, such as wrinkle creams marketed as alternatives to Botox injections, alpha hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, prescription vitamin A creams and gels, and vitamin C sunscreens. From BusinessWeek magazine. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/nov2004/nf20041130_0962_db035.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fashion, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Oct 5, 2005 Prosper: The eBay of Loans?
This 2006 article describes a new online financial service that "matches people who need small loans, but can't get them from traditional banks, with willing lenders." These person-to-person loans do not just "provide a new way for individuals to get small loans. It could also turn anyone with a little money into a banker." Discusses how Prosper works, payment processing, and potential problems with defaults. From Business Week. http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2006/tc20060213_147523.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money Last updated Nov 6, 2007 Do Cholesterol Drugs Do Any Good?
This January 2008 article discusses the use of statin drugs to reduce cholesterol and treat cardiovascular disease. The article concludes that "research suggests that, except among high-risk heart patients, the benefits of statins such as Lipitor are overstated." Also includes material about side effects from statins and false promises on Alzheimer's disease, and a podcast. From Business Week. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_04/b4068052092994.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Nov 17, 2008 Business Exchange
"Business Exchange is a Web site that allows users to create business topics, collaboratively aggregate content from the entire Web and connect with other business focused users around these topics." Search or browse for collections of links to material on topics such as Obama's stimulus plan, Bernard Madoff, the foreclosure crisis, oil speculation, and bank nationalization. Includes links to news, blogs, and reference sources. Adding content requires registration. From Business Week. http://bx.businessweek.com/ Topics: Business Last updated Mar 12, 2009 |
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