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The Economy's Upside Surprise
Second-quarter U.S. growth was revised upward to a surprisingly strong 3.3%, but some still see big challenges for the rest of the year
Toyota Trims '09 Outlook, Plans Electric Car
The Japanese giant has slashed its sales estimate for 2009 by 7%, but demand for green models will ease the pain
A Law to Boost Big Labor?
If the Democrats take over in Washington, a bill is likely to pass that would allow workers to unionize if a simple majority sign authorization cards
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Big Accounting Shift Nears
U.S. execs welcome the clarity of the SEC's new timetable for switching from GAAP to international standards. But adopting new ways won't be easy or inexpensive
Cell Phones Make Headway in Education
For checking schedules or taking quizzes, mobile gizmos show promise on the campus. But teachers fear they create barriers in the classroom
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The Vacation-Home Dilemma
The soft economy may be prompting thoughts of dumping that second home, but there are plenty of reasons to consider renting it out instead
Manufacturing: Where's the Slowdown?
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Universities Try Out New Digital Devices
From iPods and video cameras to the high-speed Internet2, schools experiment with ways to improve how teachers teach and students learn
Students Will Help Save Apple
Video: Laptops and Cell Phones for Students
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Georgia War Hits Russian Investment
Strained relations with the West is only one headache. A slew of disputes and scandals also threatens the status of foreign investors
For Tata in India: Industry vs. Farms
German Economic Outlook Darkens
Ad Board Slams Apple for iPhone Claims
Japan's Mixi Tops Facebook and MySpace
China Equity Funds Under Pressure
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Antenna Design: Bridging Art and Commerce
This year's National Design Award product design winners have found a solution-seeking work ethic to be the best approach
Podcast: R&D After the Crash
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CEOs Get Fewer Perks
New SEC rules requiring companies to disclose perks that cost more than $10,000 lead to a decline in swanky extras
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McCain and Obama on Small Business Issues
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With an overseas move, a company has to help out not just the executive but the whole family for the duration of the assignment
Innovation Engine: Social Media Exposes the Corporate Psychopath
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How Minnesota B-School Handles Career Placement
The interim director of the Carlson School of Management's career center talks about ways the university helps MBAs find jobs (MBA Insider subscribers only)
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Chrysler Crunch Hits the Viper
Chrysler needs to raise cash and could sell its high-performance Viper marque, and sales of other assets could follow
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Election campaigns give local stations a huge boost—but it's not enough to rescue 2008
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