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<i>Susan Easton:</i> Pundits dusting off rosy specs for 2011
It's that time of year when the pundits are rolling out their forecasts for the year ahead in global sharemarkets.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: China catches a fast train into rail's future
Speeds of hundreds of kilometres an hour now common on rail network.
<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Take a few lessons from a customer
All six kids individually said "Ewwww. No. Don't do it! I'll never drive with you again." "Marvellous", was my response. Even my husband wrinkled his nose in distaste at first.
<i>Liam Dann:</i> Good news, bad news... ah well, let's brace for next year
So in the spirit of the pre-Christmas news dump, here's a final pile of columns in a tasty snack-sized format.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Beware the psychopath within
Be true to yourself, and keep your inner Madoff where he belongs.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: We're in deep, but let's not be a Pig
John Key yesterday displayed all the characteristics of a man deeply afflicted with political Tourette's syndrome.
<i>Gill South</i>: Before you go into a meeting, know what you want out of it
Managers say too many get-togethers are just a waste of time.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Breakthroughs shed new light on illumination
New technology is lighting up cities and saving energy.
<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Lead the way from attraction to conversion
Which articles convert? And which articles attract? And how do you roll out a strategy that maximises the twin impact of attraction and conversion?
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Sometimes it's smart to be slow
These days you have to be hyped-up and blissed out simultaneously ... but slow down and think.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Resistance is futile even for a hardened cellphone sceptic
Finally, mobiles are living up to their early promise.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rural broadband bid prompts an unlikely alliance
Telco rivals say they have the technology to deliver the Government's goals.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Housing habits hard to shake
The housing market has started to simmer again.