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The 20 most fascinating accidental inventions
Most inventors strive for weeks, months, or years to perfect their products. (Thomas Edison tried thousands of different light bulb filaments before arriving at the ideal mixture of tungsten.) But sometimes, brilliance strikes by accident. Here's a salute to the scientists, chefs, and everyday folk who stumbled upon greatness – and, more important, shared their mistakes with the world.UPDATE: After great reader feedback, we've added five additional accidental inventions: Stainless steel, plastic, ice cream cones, Post-it Notes, and matches.
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Energy Voices A look at the future of biofuels
Jan Koninckx, global director of biofuels for DuPont Industrial Biosciences, discusses 2nd generation biofuels with Robert Rapier of Consumer Energy Report.
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Still occupying: Occupy Des Moines targets World Food Prize Foundation
Occupy Des Moines plans to protest at the headquarters of the World Food Prize this week. They say the organization, which recognizes efforts at reducing world hunger, is focused on corporate agriculture and profits.
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The 20 most fascinating accidental inventions
Most inventors strive for weeks, months, or years to perfect their products. (Thomas Edison tried thousands of different light bulb filaments before arriving at the ideal mixture of tungsten.) But sometimes, brilliance strikes by accident. Here's a salute to the scientists, chefs, and everyday folk who stumbled upon greatness – and, more important, shared their mistakes with the world.UPDATE: After great reader feedback, we've added five additional accidental inventions: Stainless steel, plastic, ice cream cones, Post-it Notes, and matches.
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Weak demand for fertilizer tugs at stocks
A drop in demand from China and India hurt the profits of Mosaic, the US's largest fertilizer company. But utilities and health care stocks helped pull the S&P 500 above the break-even mark.
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Will Louis Freeh report hurt Penn State football?
Could Penn State football face NCAA 'death penalty?' Most observers say no. But Penn State football, which brings in $50 million in annual profits, could face other NCAA sanctions in wake of the Louis Freeh report.
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Slowing manufacturing numbers lead to mixed day on The Street
Stocks struggled during a quiet start to holiday-week trading following news that American manufacturing numbers seem to have slowed in June. The Dow average fell after the manufacturing report, finishing down 8 points at 12,871.
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A jobless boom for female firms
Women are creating new businesses faster than the national average, but they're hiring far fewer workers. One solution: better networks for women.
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Obama to unveil plan for helping African farmers
Ahead of the G-8 summit, President Obama will unveil a new public-private partnership with DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill, and almost 20 companies from Africa, to help farmers build local markets and fight hunger.
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Stocks fall despite US company profits
The Dow fell 68 points to close at 12964 as a slew of US companies announced big profits Thursday, but investors spooked about the economy sold stocks anyway.
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The Reformed Broker Morgan Stanley's turnaround
Morgan Stanley should be commended for their earnings in the first quarter, even at a loss, but investors should still beware of Morgan Stanley.
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Stock market jumps; Dow barrels toward 13000
Stock market was buoyed by good news about jobs and housing. The Dow rose 123 points to close at 12904, within 100 points of 13000. Gains on the stock market overlooked problems in Greece for the time being.
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Greek default worries send stocks lower
The Dow fell 33 points to close at 12676 Tuesday on concerns that a deal to prevent a default by Greece might fall through
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Stocks rise as Europe nears budget agreement
The Dow gained 186 points to close at 12184 Friday after a deal to forge stronger ties between most of Europe's economies sent stocks sharply higher
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Euro deal boosts US stocks – for now
Euro deal would centralize oversight over European Union nations' budgets. The euro deal boosted the Dow 173 points in midday trading, but Britain is a holdout and euro agreements in the past have ultimately disappointed investors.
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Grizzly encounters and other reasons for federal regulations
My Alaska encounters with fly fishing and grizzly bears reveal how much America benefits from federal regulations. Without them, this pristine wilderness would likely not exist, and neither would many protections for consumers and workers.
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Stocks close lower for fifth straight week
The Dow closed down more than 90 points after the Department of Labor released a discouraging jobs report on Friday
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Stocks end modestly higher as energy gains
The Dow rose about 38 points, with DuPont rising and Verizon falling. The Nasdaq rose about 15 points.
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Stock market ends lower; investors flee risk
Stock market falls on technology slump. Nasdaq leads stock market lower with lowest close in nearly a month.
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Stocks close higher on commodities rally
Following a strong show on Friday, the Dow rose 45 points, led by oil and precious metals
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Stocks end lower in selloff as silver, oil slide
The Dow fell 83 points, and commodity prices fell due to concerns of an economic slowdown in the US, China, and India
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Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides
The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak
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Stocks power to multiyear highs for April
Stocks rise to highest levels since 2008. Dow gains 490 points for the month of April. S&P is up nearly 38 points.
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Stocks close at session highs on earnings
Technology stocks rallied, and the blue-chip index reached a high of nearly three years
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GE earnings: one of five things to watch April 21
GE earnings to get plenty of scrutiny after Japan nuclear fallout, tax stories. Dozens of high-profile companies will report earnings Thursday.
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Stocks end up on good economic news
The Dow rose about 56 points, with Merck and DuPont gaining and Bank of America and Cisco falling
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