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What's up with Rhode Island? 3 reasons why the state lags behind
Interview by
Mar 27, 2013
Rhode Island is tied for the highest unemployment rate in the nation. What's got this state down while its neighbors are looking up?
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Smartphone, sure, but how about a smart-sprinkler?
Interview by
Feb 7, 2013
A company called SmartThings sells kits that let you rig 'dumb', everyday objects up to smartphones and tablet computers.
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How to cut credit card debt
Interview with
Jan 18, 2013
There are some really simple ways to reduce your credit card debt.
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Banks near $10 billion foreclosure settlement
by
Jan 7, 2013
The nation's major banks are reportedly close to a settlement with federal regulators over abusive foreclosure practices, going back to 2009.
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Unemployed workers watching, worrying about fiscal cliff
Interview by
Dec 31, 2012
Richard Crowe, an unemployed former steelworker living in Ohio, talks about what it's been like searching for a job and what he would do when unemployment benefits expire tomorrow.
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Coming soon to your socket: A $50 light bulb
by
Nov 13, 2012
As the U.S. starts phasing out older, inefficient incandescent bulbs, the first LED lights for the home are coming to stores. They cost $50, for now, but can last 20 years.
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The product election
by
Oct 1, 2012
Companies are using the presidential election as a theme for their ads
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The vulnerability of high-tech cars
by
Aug 22, 2012
Tomorrow’s cars will be online on the road, and the threat of hacking will grow.
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Drought could lead to end of federal ethanol mandate
Interview with
Aug 16, 2012
In light of a possible global food crisis during this drought, many are calling for a stop to the federal mandate that requires gasoline to have corn-based ethanol.
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Lender fills gap for Hispanic community
by
Jul 6, 2012
Progreso Financiero lends money to Latino borrowers who might otherwise not qualify for credit.
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