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Portland's support of cycling pays off
Jan 17, 2008
According to Bicycling Magazine, Portland, Ore., has the highest number of bike commuters in the country. Ethan Lindsey reports on the industry that's grown up around all those riders.
Tata Nano Revolution (Part I): environmental mitigation in an unequal world
Jan 17, 2008
Normally, environmentalists would praise a major automaker’s introduction of a 50 MPG car....
Aloha, hedge fund managers!
Jan 17, 2008
Robert Howe talks with Doug Krizner about why the Hawaiian Islands are now home to a fast-growing group of hedge fund managers. The time zone and broadband access makes it convenient to work Asian markets.
EU targets Big Pharma firms
Jan 17, 2008
There are suspicions drug makers are gaming the system to keep cheaper generic versions of profitable pharmaceuticals off the market. Megan Williams reports.
A 'do-not-mail' list for catalogs
Jan 17, 2008
Billions of catalogs find their way into America's mailboxes every year. A new online service aims to slow down that flood of glossy paper. Lenora Chu reports.
Dems battle for Nevada's union vote
Jan 17, 2008
All those service industry jobs add up to political capital, even as union membership is on the decline nationwide. Jeremy Hobson reports on how it's a big factor for Clinton and Obama.
Fighting inflation with mega-currency
Jan 17, 2008
Because of runaway inflation, it takes thousands of bills to buy even the most basic items in Zimbabwe. The government is now circulating notes up to 10 million. Scott Jagow talks with correspondent Gretchen Wilson.
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Writers strike boosts Sundance drama
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Lisa Napoli
Jan 17, 2008
Movie execs head to Utah hoping to find the next big box-office hit. And with potentially fewer films on the horizon, the competition could be fierce. Lisa Napoli reports.
Don't retire, work for Uncle Sam
Jan 17, 2008
The federal government is looking at a staffing crunch as a huge wave of employees readies to retire in the next five years. It could be a great opportunity for older workers. Danielle Karson reports.
Colossal hopes on 'bear' market
Jan 16, 2008
The big-and-tall market in menswear is worth $5 billion and growing everyday. Jennifer Collins takes a look at a company that's trying to tackle this big market through some unlikely characters.