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Unexpected tech trends and predictions for 2009

Posted by paulronan 1260 days ago (http://tech.yahoo.com)
Category: Green | Tags: trends
Predicting what will happen in the tech world in 2009 isn't all that tough: The big trends are plain as day, and it doesn't take a psychic to forec[...] read more »
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Russia Devalues Ruble for 2nd Time in Week

Posted by paulronan 1260 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: money
The Russian central bank devalued the ruble on Monday for the second time in a week amid signs that despite spending $161 billion defending the curre[...] read more »
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Hackers 'Responsible' for £546m of Illegal Deforestation in the Amazon

Posted by richmcl 1260 days ago (http://www.money.co.uk)
Category: Green | Tags: amazon deforestat illegal deforestation
Hackers have accessed Brazilian government computer systems and helped 107 companies obtain permits that enabled them to fell over £546million ($833m[...] read more »
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Sex Toys: The Last Great Recession-Proof Industry?

Posted by MGL 1260 days ago (http://moneygrubbinglawyer.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy investing recession
Even during tough economic times, there are some industries that continue to flourish. Apparently, sex still sells even in a recession. read more »
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Business Risk Related to Water - What's Your Risk Exposure?

Posted by bandolier 1260 days ago (http://www.triplepundit.com)
Category: Business | Tags: risk supply chain water
What are your company's business risks relative to water? What about your supply chain? Do you have water conservation and supply contingency plans [...] read more »
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Here's what you need to know about the new FDIC Insurance limits

Posted by kjsecond 1260 days ago (http://stopchex.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: fdic fdic insurance limits
Here's a quick overview of what you need to know about the new FDIC insurance limits. read more »
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Reasons Why Young People Fail in College

Posted by TheStudenomist 1260 days ago, popular 1259 days ago (http://studenomics.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: college fail invest studying
With the new winter semester approaching it is important to look at reasons as to why many young people drop out of school. read more »
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California adopts the most sweeping curbs on greenhouse gas emissions in U.S.

Posted by paulronan 1263 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
Category: Green | Tags: climate change
California regulators adopted the nation's first comprehensive plan to slash greenhouse gases Thursday and characterized it as a model for President[...] read more »
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In Latest Move, Alcatel-Lucent Plans 1,000 Job Cuts

Posted by paulronan 1263 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Business | Tags: job market
Alcatel-Lucent, the struggling telecommunications equipment maker, said Friday that it would cut 1,000 jobs in an austerity plan announced by its new[...] read more »
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No consensus in sight yet at climate change summit

Posted by paulronan 1264 days ago (http://www.thaindian.com)
Category: Green | Tags: green
Negotiators at the crucial climate change summit here were working hard Thursday to arrive at a consensus on the strategy to combat global warming th[...] read more »
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P.&G. Warns That Quarterly Sales Will Lag

Posted by paulronan 1264 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Business | Tags: economy
The Procter & Gamble Company, the consumer products company, said Thursday that its second-quarter sales would fall short of because of the weak econ[...] read more »
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Tax breaks for going gree

Posted by paulronan 1265 days ago (http://www.startribune.com)
Category: Green | Tags: green tech
Sparking innovation with tax policy: Should the state offer incentives for green tech ... or for any tech? read more »
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Rio Tinto Will Cut 14,000 Jobs

Posted by paulronan 1265 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: jobs
Rio Tinto, the mining company, said on Wednesday that it would cut 14,000 jobs and sharply reduce spending as demand for raw materials slows. read more »
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How Inefficient Is Corn-Based Ethanol?

Posted by ccschmitz 1265 days ago (http://behaveyourfinance.com)
Category: Green | Tags: alternative fuel ethanol travel
An examination of the costs and efficiency of corn-based ethanol vs. the alternatives to the alternative fuel. read more »
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Will America’s Research Engine Slow Down?

Posted by Curt 1265 days ago (http://www.pennyjobs.com)
Category: Business | Tags: business growth jobs
As grant money begins to dry up, research into new technologies like robots, cars and space travel will need to be reduced. read more »
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