COVER

Launch Pad (Technology)

It's here. It's hot. But what on earth is the iPad for?

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Radical Green (Management)

By exceeding regulations, two "dirty" companies gained competitive advantage

ESSAY

German Rules

Chancellor Angela Merkel is right to take a tough line with Europe's spendthrifts

LETTERS

SPECIAL REPORT

The Perils of Plastic (Environment)

Chemicals in plastics and other products seem harmless, but mounting evidence links them to health problems — and Washington lacks the power to protect us

GLOBAL ADVISER

Buffalo Soldiers (Amuse-Bouche)

Hong Kong fromage-ophiles will be pleased to know that burrata is having a homecoming