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The future of electric car batteriesIngram offers a wrap-up of the latest research on electric car batteries and energy storage – an important area for the future of cleantech.
ATMs overseas: how to save moneyKnowing ATM usage rules abroad can save you a lot of money on international ATM withdrawals, Hamm writes.
Manufacturing declines in short-term; Future looks brighterThe latest Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed a slight decline for current assessments of manufacturing activity and an improvement to future assessments.
Are graduate programs a waste of time and money?Those pursuing academic careers face the prospect of earning a precarious living as an “untenured” adjunct professor, hectically shuttling between teaching assignments at different universities and earning a meager living for their trouble.
Diet Pepsi changes its sweetener to compete with CokeDIet Pepsi used to be sweetened with aspartame; now, it lists a mix of artificial sweeteners. The Diet Pepsi sweetener change is part of a major rebranding effort for the soft drink, which has lost some of its market share to Coca-Cola in recent years.
Domino's founder sues government over contraceptionDomino's founder Tom Monaghan sues government, saying contraception is 'gravely immoral.' Domino's founder offers employees health insurance excluding contraception and abortion.
Southwest Airlines fee: No-shows will have to pay upSouthwest Airlines fee takes effect sometime in 2013. No-show passengers with the cheapest tickets will pay Southwest Airlines new fee unless they cancel in advance.
15 worst holiday gifts for menMen aren't tough to shop for, but steer clear of these 15 gift ideas.
Escape to Hawaii: the best travel dealsWhy not take a break from the winter gloom and take a trip to the happiest state in the US? Here are some of the best travel deals to Hawaii.
Free Shipping Day is a bust. Here's why.Free Shipping Day sounds like a sweet deal, but many retailers have already been offering free shipping during the holidays. In fact, waiting for Free Shipping Day to finish your holiday shopping could mean you end up spending more.
Fiscal cliff talks stall. Middle class tax bill won't help.Fiscal cliff talks are at an impasse, and there has been talk that House Republicans will pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Act approved by the Senate last summer. It's a problematic and ineffective idea.
Can garden herbs improve your car battery?The last place you'd expect to find garden herbs is in your car battery. But at least one, Rubia, can make car batteries more energy efficient, studies find.
The 14 worst holiday gifts for womenThe perfect gift isn't the same for everyone. But it's probably wise to avoid these items for the special lady in your life, especially around the holidays.
Travelling abroad? Exchange currency before you leave.Currency conversion can be an unnecessary expense, and it’s one that you can avoid with some clever preparation for your travel, Hamm writes.
Estate tax up in the air. Is the time to give now?Wealthy people might do well to consider being very generous this month and giving very large gifts at today’s bargain tax prices, Williams writes.
Industrial production jumps in NovemberTotal industrial production increased about 1 percent in November, rising 2.5 percent about the level of industrial production seen a year ago, according to data from the Federal Reserve.
Why is Washington obsessing over deficits, not jobs?Cutting the budget deficit — either by reducing public spending or raising taxes on the middle class, or both — will slow the economy and increase unemployment, Reich writes.
Electric municipal fleets? Indianapolis thinks so.The City of Indianapolis announced a goal to convert essentially its entire municipal fleet to hybrids or plug-ins by 2025, Voelcker writes.
2014 GMC Sierra: a more upright, robust look2014 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Sliverado 1500 are unveiled in Michigan. New 2014 versions of GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado sport tall detailed grilles, twin power-dome hoods, and a more sophisticated interior.
Stocks lower as Wall Street eyes WashingtonStocks closed down Thursday despite the fourth straight weekly drop in applications for unemployment benefits. Energy and technology stocks fell the most on Wall Street.
