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On the Brink, Hank Paulson
Headline Business Plus, £18.99
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IN A NUTSHELL
A flurry of names and phone calls, the former US treasury secretary's book is more concerned with reliving the crisis than reviewing it
President Barack Obama's assault on Wall Street is driven more by political expediency than economic necessity.
His lack of tangible progress (job creation) in his first year has lost him much ground and the new round of bank bonuses has only served to rub his nose in his apparent impotency.
Can governments combat the world recession with a selection of policy tweaks?
Financial forecaster Graham Turner believes real recovery can only be achieved by savagely attacking the system itself, reducing the vice-like grip of shareholders on the steering wheel of global firms.
It's well known for creating an outlet for Stephen Fry and Barack Obama's words of wisdom - or just Lily Allen's words.
But Twitter-obsessed Mark Shaw, an expert in the latest social media platform, believes it's also the perfect way to boost your business.
Wharf companies are being taught how to use the tactics of the US President to get ahead in business.
Author and speaker Rod Sloane is hosting an event at the Britannia International Hotel called How To Barack Obama Up Your Business Forum.
Over the next few months, Samuel L Jackson will be talking down Somali pirates and rubbing shoulders with mechanised crimefighters.
But as London was peppered with tube closures last week, he was mulling around in the basement of Mayfair's St James Hotel, trying on purple shirts and preparing for a round of golf and a meal.
You have an idea. It's a good one. Not original, but that's not a problem because you have a fresh angle - and maybe in your own small way you can influence things. Maybe a little.
But the idea takes hold. It has traction. Suddenly your idea, encapsulated in a book with a catchy title, is the talk of the town. And not just any town - but Washington DC.
If you get the thumbs up from the US President you know you must have done something right.
Excel director James Mark had a lead role in the planning and delivery of the London Summit and said the pat on the back from the President was a welcome acknowledgement.
By Giles Broadbent live at the G20
If there are going to be heroes and villains at the G20, then no-one can accuse Labour of being slow to choose sides.
The hero? Obvious. Prime Minster Gordon Brown for maintaining a firm hand on the tiller and steering the world to calmer waters.
After fiery clashes in the City yesterday (April 1), the world's attention has turned to the meeting of world leaders at the Excel centre in Royal Docks.
Topics under discussion include a strengthening of regulation and the promotion of integrity in financial markets.
The Excel Centre has been selected to host the London economic summit in April.
The exhibition centre in the Royal Docks will be the focus of world scrutiny when international leaders and finance ministers from across the globe meet there on April 2 to discuss the economic crisis.
Hop to the White House with this presidential Mario caper.
Goldman Sachs has groomed politicians, more than one treasury secretary, and more than a few millionaires. But the history of the 139-year-old Wall Street giant has long been shrouded by "a near fetish for no publicity".
The Wharf meets Charles D Ellis, the man who painstakingly uncovered Goldman's inside story.
By Andrew Williams
Barack Obama is now president-elect and his influence will be immense. Whether you think of the States as a bully or a defender of the free world, what happens over the pond causes ripples over here.
BASICALLY this is a website for pictures of Barack Obama posing with babies as he campaigns to become the next US president.
He hugs them, kisses them, plays with them and always makes sure he looks happy to be with each and every one of them.
