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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2001
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This Week

November 12
Table of Contents

COVER STORY
Vladimir Putin's Russia**
At an historic moment, it?s emerging as a key
U.S. ally. Putin is casting his lot with the West
in hopes of securing his country?s prosperity.
But is Russia ready to follow his lead?

 From Thursday night until midday Monday,
November 5, for subscribers only**
Available to all readers after Monday,
November 5

THE WAR ON TERRORISM
A Burst of Friendly Fire**
Bush?s team is facing the first real doubts about Operation Enduring Freedom. Here?s a look at some problems ahead for the campaign

 From Thursday night until midday Monday,
November 5, for subscribers only**
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November 5

MANAGEMENT
Shaking Up Merrill**
New President Stan O?Neal is racing to reinvent the Wall Street icon before
profit margins and the stock price slide any further

From Thursday night until midday Monday,
November 5, for subscribers only**
Available to all readers after Monday,
November 5

 TECHNOLOGY/ONLINE
Technology Buying Guide**
Our annual guide looks at handhelds, phones, computers, and more. Buyers haven?t had it this good in years. We?ll help you sort through the steals and deals

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November 5, for subscribers only**
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November 5
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DAILY BRIEFING

11/1 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Bill Ford Takes the Wheel
Ford Motor's new CEO is well-liked, but can he and his handpicked team
bring off the needed overhaul?

10/31 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Biotech vs. Bioterror
New insights into molecular DNA, enzymes, and antibodies could lead to antidotes for a variety of biological agents -- but not soon

10/30 -- WASHINGTON WATCH
This Stimulus Plan Pushes the Wrong Buttons
Tax breaks aimed at business investment won't work because of existing overcapacity. What's needed is a way to buck up consumers

10/30 -- SECURITY NET
Speeding Snail Mail's Slow Demise
The anthrax attacks may have a hidden blessing: They're the most persuasive argument to date for switching to e-mail

10/29 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Cipro Online: The New Viagra?
So many Web sites now offer the anthrax antibiotic that the FDA is starting to investigate



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INVESTING

11/1 -- FUND Q&A
Value from Top to Bottom
Lawrence Babin's winning strategy: Identify the most promising sectors, and
then nail down the best value plays within them

11/1 -- STREET WISE
The End for Murdoch's DirecTV Show?
Maybe not. EchoStar has the coveted satellite-TV company now, but antitrust concerns could put it in play again -- at a cheaper price

10/31 -- STREET WISE
The Great Nasdaq Bargain Hunt
Humbled highfliers and tarnished tech titans abound. The trick is telling the walking wounded from those too far gone to rise again


GLOBAL BUSINESS

10/31 -- EYE ON JAPAN
No Letup for GE's Japanese Deal-a-thon
Jeff Immelt will maintain the global giant's torrid takeover pace. And in this country's stagnant state, GE's call can be good news

10/30 -- EURO-TECH
Good Tech Is Simple Tech
When technophiles sneer at my inability to configure a Web phone, they actually prove my point

10/30 -- NEWSMAKER Q&A
Oil: "Clearly, There Is a New Threat"
The International Energy Agency's Robert Priddle doesn't see OPEC cutting exports. But if that happens, he says his organization is ready


TECHNOLOGY

11/1 -- PRIVACY MATTERS
Zapping the Tele-Pests
A new device does more than block unwanted phone solicitations, it also tricks telemarketers into taking your number off their call lists

11/1 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Will Justice Let Microsoft Off the Hook?
The software giant's rivals fear that Antitrust Div. chief Charles James will merely slap Gates & Co. on the wrist

11/1 -- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Movie Magic for the Hearing Impaired
A simple, inexpensive closed-captioning system exists that would allow millions to go to the cinema. Why, then, is it so rare?

Plus, you'll find daily coverage of the rapidly changing world of e-business at http://www.ebiz.businessweek.com BW e.biz offers exclusive analysis, commentary, and Web-site reviews every day. Visit often!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES:
BusinessWeek in partnership with Hewlett-Packard presents:
The Sixth Annual BusinessWeek Conference on the Digital Economy,
New Priorities: Building a Collaborative Enterprise in Uncertain Times
December 6-7, 2001
The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, California

We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers are:

Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company and
The Honorable James A. Baker, III, Former U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
and Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)

In light of recent events in New York and Washington D.C., the
conference will feature a special session on Digital Security:
Job #1 in Threatening Times.
Raymond Kelly, Former NYPD Commissioner; Senior Managing Director,
Global Security, Bear Stearns will head up the panel

Additional Speakers include:
 
Michael Aguilar   President and COO   Panasonic Company National
Marc Andreessen   Chairman and Cofounder   Loudcloud
Bill Bass   SVP, E-Commerce and International   Lands' End, Inc.
Joseph Baylock   Group Vice President   Gartner, Inc.
Daeje Chin   President and CEO, Digital Media System Business   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Bruce Chizen   President and CEO   Adobe
Eric K. Clemons   Professor of Information, Strategy, and Economics   The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Lisa J. Colnett   SVP, Worldwide Process Management and CIO   Celestica Inc.
Craig Conway   President and CEO   PeopleSoft, Inc.
Richard A. DeMillo   Vice President and CTO   Hewlett-Packard Company
James Hamilton   President   Efficient Networks Inc. (a subsidiary of Siemens ICN)
James E. Heppleman   CTO and EVP   Software Products, PTC
Konrad Hilbers   CEO   Napster, Inc.
David House   President, CEO, and Chairman   Allegro Networks.
John Jordan   Principal   Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
Raymond C. Kurzweil   Author   The Age of Spiritual Machines
David O. Leemon   EVP and CSO   Charles Schwab Corporation
Elias Levy   Co-Founder and CTO   Security Focus
Webb McKinney   Business Customer Organization President   and HP-Compaq Merger Integration Manager   Hewlett-Packard Co.
Mike Micucci   Vice President, Solutions Strategy   Commerce One
Lars Nyberg   Chairman and CEO   NCR Corporation
Robert W. Shaner   President, Wireless Operations   Cingular Wireless
Pradeep Sindhu   Vice Chairman and CTO   Juniper Networks, Inc.  
Carl Yankowski   CEO   Palm, Inc.  
Special Dinner Entertainment by Martin Short and ?The Second City? Comedy Improv Group

For a complete listing of speakers, full program details or to register go to
http://www.conferences.businessweek.com/2001/digital2001


SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE

10/31 -- WORK & FAMILY
What's Next for On-Site Child Care?
So far, with the exception of a few centers in New York and Washington,
it's business as usual at employer-sponsored day-care facilities

10/30 -- SMART ANSWERS
Write-On Marketing
Selling your services as a writer and editor demands that you demonstrate
a flair for clever ideas and stylish words

10/29 -- STAFF & BENEFITS
Do "Living Wages" Kill Business?
While opponents say such laws destroy profits, force layoffs, and drive businesses to relocate, some entrepreneurs don't see it that way

10/25 -- FINANCE
For Many Charities, an Empty Cup
As donors support victims of September 11, established community-service groups are changing tactics to avoid being overlooked

FORUMS
Small Business Forum
Join the discussion? A reader outlines how factoring your receivables can be a great way to increase cash flow. What do you think? Check out the Financing Your Business folder


B-SCHOOLS

10/31 -- B-SCHOOL NEWS
Socially Responsible MBAs?
A new study finds exceedingly few, despite more calls from students for such training. Among the leaders: Harvard

VIDEO VIEWS
Stanford Looks Ahead
Robert Joss, dean of the Graduate School of Business, on how he expects the recession to affect applications and job placement

CAREER MOVES
EMBA Profiles & Rankings
BusinessWeek's first Executive MBA rankings in a decade grade 35 programs worldwide. The 2001 rankings are based on surveys of over 3,000 graduates of 82 B-schools, as well as a poll of EMBA directors at those 82 schools. Scan 161 profiles of EMBA programs to determine which is right for you

B-SCHOOL CALENDAR
BusinessWeek Online's New Tool will give you an idea of upcoming events at B-schools in the U.S. and around the world

MBA JOURNALS
Preparing for B-School
In this new series, 11 first-year students discuss the B-school orientation process

B-SCHOOL FORUMS
Join Today!
Visit BW Online's interactive forums for wide-ranging discussions about management education. Search through OVER 228,000 POSTS for topics that interest you


CAREERS

10/31 -- LEADER'S EDGE
Tips for Team-Building
Smart CEOs put together a group of leaders who can share goals and responsibilities. The key is to ensure that teamwork thrives

10/30 -- ASK CAREERS
How Long a Hunt?
In today's job market, expect it to take a while -- maybe a year for some positions. Here's how to make every day count

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