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...from saving the world, the Copenhagen Accord only begins the battle - diplomats will start almost immediately fighting over its details and working towards a better treaty. If a true compromise is an agreement that makes everyone leave the table a little unhappy, but offers them enough reason to keep the process going, Copenhagen achieved that much. Credit should go to President Obama, who arrived in Copenhagen with the negotiations in shambles and forced through what may have been the only deal within reach. For that, of course, he will also get the blame. Outside the Bella Center as delegates departed...
...comes as little surprise that Microsoft is one of the key complainants in the European Commission's current investigation into software giant Oracle's $7.4 billion planned takeover of hardware-maker Sun. Microsoft is also seeking to halt a Google takeover of mobile-advertising start-up company AdMob. (See pictures of work and life at Google...
Acknowledging the disconnect may be the first step in bridging the gap between our hearts and minds, says Ambady. Figuring out exactly where and how subtle biases creep into our culture would be a start. To do that, we may have to start watching television more actively, and astutely, instead of passively absorbing everything...
...market share. So the company can play it either way. If Gillette holds on to Woods - what, you're not going to shave because he's a bit of a hound? Alternatively, if Gillette dumps Woods and misses out on his triumphant comeback, it's doubtful that consumers will start switching razor brands (unless, perhaps, he endorses Bic out of spite). Yet Procter & Gamble, Gillette's parent company, is no fan of controversy. "P&G is known as being a traditional, conservative company," says Sturner. Plan on seeing more Roger Federer - and no Tiger - while he takes his hiatus from...
Guests can choose from 134 rooms, which start at about $300. The Spectacular Rooms come with their own private cabanas, linked to the room via a pebble path, and there are several categories of suite, with the superstylish, 170 sq m Extreme Wow Suite topping the list. Mood lighting, iPod-docking stations, 350-thread-count linens and Bliss amenities come as standard...