November 23 edition Register/Subscribe  Home  	Get your PeopleSoft 8 CRM Info Kit Today. PeopleSoft 8 CRM is the ONLY internet solution that takes your customer relationship management to a new level. Integrate your customer-facing activities with your critical business applications and manage your customer life cycle -- from prospect to profit. To receive your free PeopleSoft 8 CRM Information Kit and Demo CD, visit www.peoplesoft.com/go/crminfokit9  today. 	        Search  THE SITE  BW Magazine  Daily Briefing  e.biz  Small Business  B-Schools  ----------------  Past Issues ->  Advanced Search ->    	   	FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2001 		 CONTENTS Cover Stories Daily Briefing Investing Global Business Technology Small Biz B-Schools Careers      	 This Week   December 3 Table of Contents   	 COVER STORY LIBERATION?  The U.S. victory is a defining moment--for the Afghan people, for Western values, and for the cause of moderation in the Muslim world. Now freed from the Taliban, Afghanistan faces its next enemy: A warped economy. The allies are considering a mini-Marshall Plan to get the country back on its feet. That job could dwarf the current military operation Available to all readers   Plus: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RUSSIAN OIL?  Some producers want Putin to square off with OPEC LEGAL AFFAIRS: THE MICROSOFT CASE: TYING IT ALL TOGETHER  One of the most effective sources of Microsoft's power is bundling--its process of continuously adding features to its Windows operating system. The Justice Department concluded it lacked legal authority to restrict the bundling. Many antitrust experts disagree--and want state attorneys general to take action Available to all readers   NEWS: ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY: A "JOBLESS RECOVERY" JUST AHEAD?  High productivity could keep unemployment rising even after growth picks up Available to all readers  **Remember, only subscribers can see the entire issue. 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Plus: In-depth info on all 500, extra stories, interactive scoreboards, videos, tools, and more --    Here are BW Online highlights from this week: DAILY BRIEFING  11/21 -- NEWS ANALYSIS Another Settlement That Suits Microsoft   Facing a nearly impossible uphill battle, lawyers in a mass of class actions are settling for, well, not much  11/21 -- STREET WISE  A Baby Bull Could Be Stretching Its Legs   Though plenty can still go wrong, even market skeptics are starting to think the recent surge portends an economic recovery next year  11/21 -- STREET WISE A Much Cleaner Office for OS X   Microsoft has wisely given its mammoth suite of programs a makeover that takes full advantage of the new Mac operating system  11/20 -- MOVEABLE FEAST  Going Online for Gifts Less Given   This season, break away from boring ties and cologne. Here are some cybersources where you'll find a bounty of unique holiday offerings 11/20 -- SECURITY NET  Broadband ISPs Shouldn't Knock Down Firewalls   Citing finicky configuration problems, the major high-speed providers discourage their use -- a backward and dangerous policy  11/20 -- WASHINGTON WATCH Texans on George W.: We Told You So   Ex-Governor Bush's performance since September 11 and at the summit with Russia's Putin is what Lone Star Staters expected all along     SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR MONEY Watch BusinessWeek TV , a weekly personal finance program that follows money from Wall Street to Main Street: Making it, investing it, and even spending it. Check your local listings for station and exact time.     INVESTING  11/21 -- MARKET SNAPSHOT Stocks Lose More Ground   A brokerage downgrade of Microsoft is dampening sentiment, with trading volume light ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday  11/20 -- SAM STOVALL'S SECTOR WATCH Gadget Gains   S&P's analyst thinks there's growth in store for computer and electronics retailers, new to this week's rankings  11/12 -- ASK THE ANALYST Fund Selections   S&P's Phil Edwards answers your questions on bond funds. Can they continue their winning streak?     BW 50 SCREENER CONTEST FINALISTS Take a look at these six savvy investors  who've put together some interesting stock picks using the BW Interactive Stock Screener. Check back often for updates.    GLOBAL BUSINESS  11/21 -- COMMENTARY Indonesian Lessons for Rebuilding Afghanistan   To avoid chaos and mass murder, the U.S. and global agencies must place Afghans' welfare at the center of their agendas  11/21 -- EYE ON JAPAN Japan's Private-School Mania Isn't All Crazy   While some families let the drive to get their kids into a top school consume them, they have some sensible reasons  11/19 -- NEWSMAKER Q&A Nobel Laureate, IMF Protester   Economist Joseph Stiglitz says the fund should focus on short-term crises: "A program of more than two years...is evidence of failure"  Go HP InfrastructureGo HP Infrastructure   TECHNOLOGY  11/26 -- TECHNOLOGY & YOU  Microsoft: The Battle Isn't Over   There's room to strengthen the pact by barring future monopolies in areas outside the desktop 11/26 -- SPECIAL REPORT -- IT100/Online Extra First Data: A Tech Stock with a Twist   It's a technology company with a major dose of financial services--and it's performing better than most outfits in either sector  11/19 -- SECURITY FOCUS Ex-Lawmakers Endorse National I.D. System   Three former Republican legislators call for state-run biometric smart card systems linked on a nationwide network. Just don't call it a national I.D. card  Plus, you'll find daily coverage of the rapidly changing world of e-business at  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 SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE  11/20 -- FACTORY DAYS It's Not Easy Being Lean   At MEECO, adopting an innovative manufacturing process that gives employees more responsibility is at times a tough sell  11/19 -- FINANCE Insurance: The Coverage Crunch   Providers are spreading premium hikes far and wide. That could doom some small companies  11/16 -- SMART ANSWERS How to Pitch Your Dream   Optimists buy businesses, realists invest in them. That's one piece of wisdom no aspiring entrepreneur can ever afford to forget  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  11/21 -- B-SCHOOL Q&A: ADMISSIONS Meet Chicago's Admissions Director   A conversation with Don Martin, director of MBA Admissions at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business  11/16 -- B-SCHOOL NEWS A New Test for MBA Wannabes?   The GMAT is good at evaluating analytical skills. But what about "common sense" or right-brain skills? Enter the SIA  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  11/20 -- EMPLOYMENT TRENDS UPS's Holiday Hiring Rush   Martin Taylor, the delivery giant's workforce planning manager, explains how it piles on tens of thousands of temps for the yearend crunch  11/19 -- ASK CAREERS The CEO Gravy Train Just Got Derailed   Sorry, chiefs--"pay for performance" is back in vogue  ASK CAREERS Have a question about your career or workplace issues? 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