2010-07-21

In this issue:  Outlook for the economy, the perils of
flextime, and soda taxes.

---Economy---
BusinessWeek reports on the latest Bloomberg National Poll,
which shows that Americans see little improvement in the
economy and are conflicted about how to balance concerns
over joblessness and the federal budget deficit.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=417113
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=417113

---Flextime---
CFO looks at the perils of flextime.  Flexible work
arrangements are popular, but they may exact a price --
particularly from women who hope to become CFOs.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=417102
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=417102

---Soda Tax---
Legislators are floating soda taxes to raise revenue and
fight obesity.  But Time Europe says their proposals fall
flat most of the time.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=417238
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=417238