http://www.theweek.com/home/sitemapRecent articles from THE WEEKen-us2009 The Week Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. THE WEEK is a registered trademark owned by Felix Dennis. THEWEEK.COM is a trademark owned by Felix Dennis.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:18 -0500Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:18 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103162/Oprahs_exit_Who_gets_hurt_the_mosthttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103162/Oprahs_exit_Who_gets_hurt_the_mostWhen Oprah moves her show from network daytime TV to cable, there will be lots of financial pain. Hint: Look out, Windy CityFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103154/The_Gaps_war_on_Christmashttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103154/The_Gaps_war_on_ChristmasA Christian group is boycotting Gap Inc. for failing to recognize Christmas in a TV ad. But is the spot really irreverent?Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103098/Walmarts_big_Black_Friday_surprisehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103098/Walmarts_big_Black_Friday_surpriseThe world's biggest retailer is reinventing Black Friday — as a month-long shopping eventThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103119/The_Google_Phone_gamblehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103119/The_Google_Phone_gambleWhy a new Google smartphone might hurt iPhone, Droid — or Google itselfThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103004/Johnny_Depps_enduring_sex_appeal_Costcos_war_with_Cokehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103004/Johnny_Depps_enduring_sex_appeal_Costcos_war_with_CokeGood day for aging gracefully, Bad day for cheap CokeWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102990/Goldman_Sachs_charm_offensivehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102990/Goldman_Sachs_charm_offensiveGoldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein apologizes for hurting the economy and offers a $500 million olive branch. Can we forgive him now?Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102951/iPhone_or_advertising_torture_devicehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102951/iPhone_or_advertising_torture_deviceApple is raising fears — and, some say, ruining its brand — with a controversial new "enforcement routine" patentMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102948/The_right_way_to_create_jobshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102948/The_right_way_to_create_jobsWhat the government can do to keep unemployment from rising even as the economy starts growing againMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102874/Googles_next_victim_AT038Thttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102874/Googles_next_victim_AT038TThe search giant has taken on Microsoft and book publishers—with Gizmo5, telecoms could be next.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102745/Will_Lou_Dobbs_exit_save_CNNhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102745/Will_Lou_Dobbs_exit_save_CNNThe opinionated Dobbs left CNN abruptly. Will his absence help CNN attract viewers craving neutrality?Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102829/Are_bankers_paid_too_muchhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102829/Are_bankers_paid_too_muchA roundup of opinions on Wall Street executive payThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102643/Hating_Goldman_Sachshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102643/Hating_Goldman_SachsWhen Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says he's doing "God's work," should people laugh, or grab pitchforks?Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102569/Mickey_Mouses_edgy_makeoverhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102569/Mickey_Mouses_edgy_makeoverDisney has created a menacing new Mickey for the Wii generation—is it a bad idea to mess with the Mouse?Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102608/Droid_vs_GPS_makershttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102608/Droid_vs_GPS_makersThe new Google-powered smartphone, Droid, does everything an in-car navigation system does. Is it curtains for Garmin and TomTom?Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102604/Unemployment_How_bad_will_it_gethttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102604/Unemployment_How_bad_will_it_getThe jobless rate rose above 10 percent in October for the first time in decadesFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102494/The_Droids_Stealth_ad_warhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102494/The_Droids_Stealth_ad_warThe Droid's new invasion-themed TV commercial has observers wondering whether to buy the phone — or run for coverThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102476/Cats_can_get_swine_flu_Yankees_wins_mean_stock_losseshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102476/Cats_can_get_swine_flu_Yankees_wins_mean_stock_lossesGood day for pet insurance, Bad day for Yankees fans on Wall StreetThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102435/TwitterPeek_Worlds_dumbest_gadgethttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102435/TwitterPeek_Worlds_dumbest_gadgetTwitterPeek, a new Twitter-specific handheld gadget, lets users tweet to their hearts content – but little else. Will anyone buy it?Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102370/Apples_cable_TV_pitchhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102370/Apples_cable_TV_pitchApple is pitching a $30-a-month iTunes TV service. Will consumer ditch the cable box for broadband TV?Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102345/Fords_unexpected_profithttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102345/Fords_unexpected_profitHow did Ford manage an $1 billion quarterly profit while other automakers struggle?Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500