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Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:45

The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.

Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:44

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy.

Letters: Letters: Something Lost, and Gained

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:30

A reader responds to “Higher Taxes Help the Wealthy, Too” (Economic View, Jan. 29).

Editorial | State of Play: Perpetual War: Digital Pirates and Creators

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:59

Stopping digital piracy, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is about protecting creativity — and jobs.

Preoccupations: Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:30

In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.

Economic View: Do Manufacturers Need Special Treatment? - Economic View

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:22

Government manufacturing policies must go beyond the belief that it’s better to produce “real things” than services. People value health care and haircuts as much as washing machines and hair dryers.

Corner Office | Amy Astley: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, on Valuing a Work Ethic

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:20

Amy Astley of Teen Vogue says that in hiring, she wants to get a sense of applicants’ work ethic — and whether they can think in an entrepreneurial way.

Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:17

Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.

Editorial: An Easier Path to Refinancing

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:37

President Obama’s new mortgage refinancing plan could provide considerable relief for millions of homeowners shackled to high interest rates, if Congress approves it.

The Boss: Berner International’s Chief Found Consolation Via Work

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:33

After her first husband died in a plane crash, the writer stepped in to run his company. “Focusing on the job,” she says, “was a lifesaver for me.”

Off the Shelf: ‘Strings Attached’ Looks at Incentives and Ethics — Review

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:30

Everywhere we turn, we’re being offered incentives to act a certain way. A new book ponders the ethical issues of the incentive culture.

Letters: Letters: The Bookstore’s Place in an Electronic Future

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:30

Readers respond to “The Bookstore’s Last Stand” (Jan. 29).

Strategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:23

Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history.

Slipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:20

More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data.

Digital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:20

On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers.

Fair Game: An Investment Wipeout That Didn’t Have to Happen

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:03

An investor won an arbitration case over money lost in a complex security. But he’s still angry at financial institutions.

Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 06:00

Two dueling realities — an improving economy that remains very weak — create serious political risks for top advisers to President Obama and Mitt Romney.

Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 02:27

The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.

Business Briefing | Company News: Tyson Foods’ Profit Falls but Beats Estimates

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 02:23

Tyson Foods said its profit fell to $156 million, or 42 cents a share, in its fiscal first quarter; that was down from $298 million, or 78 cents a share, a year earlier.

Wealth Matters: Advantages and Risks of Gingrich’s S Corporation

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 01:48

Newt Gingrich set up his speaking and consulting business as an S corporation, which exempted this portion of his income from Medicare taxes, an unusual move for a business based on services.