Marketplace for March 31, 2011
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Japan's quake
Sarkozy visits Japan, urges nuclear safety review
by Stephen Beard
Mar 31, 2011
As Sarkozy visits, experts from France -- a major exporter of nuclear technology -- help Japan deal with contamination at the damaged Fukushima plant.
Disliking the Facebook 'dislike'
by Rob Walker
Mar 31, 2011
Facebook has a "like" button. Now users want to share their disapproval, too.
The U.S. places long bets on energy innovation
by Scott Tong
Mar 31, 2011
President Obama's plans for future economic competitiveness put a lot of money on a risky venture -- the global race for better batteries.
Social media change the way PR firms do business
by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Mar 31, 2011
PR and communications professionals have had to change the way they do business, and teach their clients how to do so, too.
Business looks past federal budget impasse
by Heidi Moore
Mar 31, 2011
U.S. businesses are shrugging off a possible federal government shutdown, but are concerned about whether the debt ceiling will be raised.
Local Budgets
California budget cuts hit community colleges
by Jennifer Collins
Mar 31, 2011
Hundreds of thousands of students will find themselves battling for fewer spots in community colleges. The cutback in classes could ripple through the economy.