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Why California and the Northeast need High-Speed RailCalifornia and the northeastern US are perfect for high speed rails. But implementing HSR would be very different processes for each region.
Banks fall victim to con menDesperate for money, troubled banks are turning to unconventional sources to gain capital – and getting bilked in the process.
Chick-fil-A: Supporters, protesters plan dueling demonstrationsChick-fil-A supporters will eat in the company's restaurants Wednesday for national 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' Meanwhile, those outraged over Chick-fil-A's stance on gay marriage have plans of their own.
- Health-care reform: Massachusetts tries to crack the code on rising costs
Massachusetts was first in the US to pass health-care reform that included an individual mandate to buy insurance. Now it aims to be the first to control costs. Will its plan, approved Tuesday, work?
India's big power blackout: Why coal hasn't been a saviorSome 600 million people lost electricity across India this week. The country relies on coal, which is neither helpful with peak power shortages, nor is regulated enough.
Higher taxes for a smoother commute? Metro Atlanta votes today.Voters in metro Atlanta, where traffic congestion is notorious, go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to tax themselves for a major infrastructure upgrade. Some say city's future is at stake, but tea partyers distrust money will be wisely spent.
Shop for your car online with BMWBMW is introducing car shopping from the couch. To cut costs on its expensive new line of plug-in cars next year, the German automaker will sell the vehicles directly from a virtual showroom.
How are value managers predicting global markets?The economy is slowing and the stock market is wildly unpredictable. Here's how one world-class value manager is weathering the storm.
Cost per use: The concept that will save your checkbook'Cost per use' is the idea that the value of an item is directly related to how much use you get out of it. The more use you get from an item, the more you should expect to pay for it. The 'sweet spot' of a purchase, then, is the one that has the most uses for the cost.
FocusPublic-sector belt-tightening: thrift, or long-term drag on US economy?Since June 2009, 504,000 jobs have been cut among municipal employees. Public-sector reductions at the local level have subtracted almost a quarter of a percentage point from annual GDP each of the past four years.
How much does US oil contribute to carbon emissions? Not as much as you think.Environmentalists tend to overestimate the contribution of oil to global emissions. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't cut down on our fossil fuel use.
Geithner meets eurozone leaders: a step toward taming debt crisis?In Europe, US Treasury Secretary Geithner backs the European Central Bank's pledge to do 'whatever it takes' to save the eurozone from a potential breakup and boost economic growth.
Empty seats at the Olympics: Bad price control to blame?British Olympic organizers restricted ticket prices and rewarded bulk corporate purchases (but not use). They shouldn't be surprised to see so many empty seats.
Has government gotten bigger or smaller? Both.Is the government growing or shrinking? The answer isn't so simple.
Mitt Romney: Could a victory mean a stock market surge?Mitt Romney victory in November could be a potential source of optimism for Wall Street, some analysts suggest. But can Mitt Romney or any other potential president elect truly have a lasting effect on the stock market?
GM cars get WiFi for pedestrian safetyAs new pedestrian detection system in General Motors vehicles uses wireless internet to communicate with pedestrians' smartphones. So how does it work?
National Cheesecake Day. Possible Olympic link. Real cheesecake deals.National Cheesecake Day kicks off with discounts from The Cheesecake Factory and free cheesecake elsewhere. A possible cheesecake tie to the first Olympics garners extra attention for National Cheesecake Day.
State and local budget cuts hurt the recoveryWeak government spending continues to hamper the economy, according to a recent study.
Baking soda and vinegar: the only cleaning products you should ever buyFrom getting stains out of carpet to deodorizing the garbage disposal, you'd be hard pressed to find a cleaning problem either baking soda or vinegar can't fix.
Is prop trading dead?Traditional trading firms will not survive unless they evolve. Furthermore, the profession of trading could use a bit of de-romanticizing.
