COMING THIS WEEK

Monday: The Web search companies Yahoo and Excite are moving far beyond their original mission and offering a broad array of services--putting them in direct competition with America Online, Microsoft and an aggressive CNet, The Cutting Edge reports.

Tuesday: When you lose a bet with a life insurance company, you really win--because you have to die to win. In the Wall Street, California pages, Lesson 2 of our 10-part Life Insurance 101 series will cover the types of policies available.

Wednesday: Cochlear implant maker Advanced Bionics isn’t modest when it comes to its goals: It wants to help the deaf hear, the blind see and the paralyzed regain use of their arms and legs. Find out more in Small Business.