Olympic Security is No Game

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August 07, 2008
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Olympics Security Is No Game

Editor's Memo The safety of Olympic athletes and fans has been a big topic of conversation this week. In the Insider Top Story, writer Dexter Roberts takes a look at how China is dealing with security, and how massive outlays for peace of mind has been to the benefit of some companies. In Technology this week, we take a look at the persistent rumor of a link between cell phones and health risks. Why does this question refuse to die? And not all teens are spending the summer playing video games or teaching youngsters to make lanyards. Some are in training to compete in science fairs. Read about them in "'Hell Week' for U.S. Teen Scientists." For your refreshment, we feature a slide show and story on booze—from a business perspective, of course. We'll tell you who's drinking what in new markets and old. It's sometimes surprising. And we bring you a Featured Video on the playful side of the iPhone. (Did you know it had a serious side?) -- Katherine Davis

FROM THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF BUSINESSWEEK REDIRECT -- IN DEPTH The Olympics & Innovation NEWS Selling Toxic Debt to Seniors Memphis broker Morgan Keegan is under fire for allegedly failing to disclose the subprime risks of seven funds NEWS Hasbro Learns to Spell B-O-T-C-H The maker of Monopoly and Scrabble flubs its move onto Facebook when replacing a popular knockoff   FROM BW.COM'S TECHNOLOGY CHANNEL EDUCATION 'Hell Week' for U.S. Teen Scientists Some of the best and brightest U.S. high school students spend summers preparing to tackle science's biggest challenges WIRELESS Why Cell-Phone Health Concerns Persist Despite years of study, questions continue to be raised whether mobile phones can contribute to health problems TECHNOLOGY Prosecutors Take Down Alleged Online Scam Ad Surf Daily billed itself as an online advertising service relying on Web video to spread the word. Feds call it a Ponzi scheme   FROM BW.COM'S SMALLBIZ CHANNEL Are Social Networking Sites Useful for Business? To get the most out of social networking sites, small companies should look past the hype, set concrete business goals, then start experimenting RECESSION IN AMERICA • From Recession in America After a Franchisor Files for Bankruptcy Bennigan's franchisees are still operating, but the uncertainties they face are heightened by cost pressures and the drop in diners' disposable income Making Social Entrepreneurship Matter Daniel Lubetzky's "not-only-for-profit" business has created profitable joint ventures with Palestinians and Israelis. His model deserves attention   FROM BW.COM'S ASIA & EUROPE CHANNELS OLYMPICS Beijing Olympics: Where Are the Japanese Tourists? It's an easy trip to make and the yen is relatively strong, but Japan's tourist industry is finding the Summer Games to be a big disappointment EUROPE'S ECONOMY The Euro Zone Is Headed for a Bumpy Ride Though most of Europe has avoided the real estate slump, the euro zone is feeling the pinch from disparities among its member states   FROM BW.COM'S LIFESTYLE CHANNEL EATING AND DRINKING Booze: Who's Drinking What Where While much of the world consumes local hooch, many of the world's biggest spirits companies have made significant inroads into new markets VIEWPOINT All Small Cars Are Not Created Equal Compacts and subcompacts are up 40% in 2008. But in the long run, more than size will matter   FROM BW.COM'S INNOVATION & DESIGN CHANNEL ENTERTAINMENT Japanese Anime Studio Embraces YouTube Pirates Animation producer Kadokawa thinks it has more to gain than to lose by allowing its content to be shared for free on the Net NEWS & FEATURES • From Print Beijing Olympics: The Icons Ancient script, traditional motifs, cuddly cartoon characters—the Beijing Olympics' iconography is carefully calculated. And in China, it's everywhere   FROM BW.COM'S INVESTING CHANNEL GENE MARCIAL'S STOCK PICKS Marcial: Time to Ring Up Motorola? A new management team and signs of a turnaround may be reason to buy shares of the beleaguered tech giant SPECIAL REPORT: DEFENDING YOUR MONEY Is Low-Cost Health Insurance Worth It? Premiums look low, but you give up a lot of expensive medical coverage—that is, you transfer the risk from the insurer to yourself SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH • From S&P Stocks: Sizing Up the Summer Slump The adage said to sell in May, which would have been profitable. Now history tells us the markets dislike August  BW MALL   SPONSORED LINKS Online Executive Certificates from Notre Dame  Master the Art of Negotiation and Leadership Skills – Download FREE information Now! Build Your Employees' Skill Sets With SkillSoft  Integrate Learning Into Business With SkillSoft's Learning Solutions. Sign Up & Get Full Access. Applicant Tracking System  Complete Talent Platform, including Applicant Tracking, Onboarding and more, backed by AT&T Hosting. Countrywide Home Loans  Govt-insured mortgages up to $729K in select areas. Lower rate options Capitalize on the Recession with…Sandwiches?  Diners going "fast-casual" to save $$. Proven franchiser Spicy Pickle poised for high growth future. Buy a link now! This newsletter is a FREE service provided by BusinessWeek.com. To sign up for other newsletters, cancel delivery, change delivery options or change your e-mail address, please go to our Newsletter Preferences page. If you need other assistance, please contact Customer Service or contact: Wanda Cooper BusinessWeek Customer Rights Communications Data Services 1995 G Avenue Red Oak, IA 51566 Phone: 1-800-635-1200 View our corporate privacy policy. To learn more about how BusinessWeek.com applies this policy, you can contact our Marketing Department. Copyright 2008, by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Notice

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