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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools
Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
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10 best cities to buy short sale homes
Foreclosures are tough: Homeowners lose their houses and ruin their credit, while banks get stuck with vacant, deteriorating real estate for months before selling it at a considerable loss. Increasingly, banks are finding another way: the short sale. Instead of waiting to foreclose, a bank preemptively sells a home at a deep discount and closes out the underwater mortgage, even if the house sells for less than the value of the mortgage. The result: Homeowners shed their mortgage debt, and banks unload properties more quickly and inexpensively. Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas with the biggest average discounts on these pre-foreclosure homes, according to online foreclosure marketplace RealtyTrac. Can you guess which city is No. 1?
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What does the JOBS Act actually do? Six questions answered.
A bipartisan bill known as the JOBS Act, for 'Jumpstart Our Business Startups,' is among the GOP's priorities in Congress. It is targeted at small-business owners, but what would the bill actually do?
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Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.
Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
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Toyota and Tesla agree to electric car venture in California
The heads of Toyota and Tesla announced Thursday they will enter into a joint venture building electric cars in California.
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Can the manufacturing industry create jobs while 'greening' the environment?
A123 Systems, the maker of a more fuel efficient battery, is a case study of green-job creation.
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Opinion: iPhone, Gizmodo, and moral clarity about crime
Apple is taking flak for taking a hard line on the prototype iPhone that was obtained by Gizmodo. But it shouldn’t apologize for trying to protect its property.
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'Brain gain' can fuel more start-ups
Start-up companies can give a boost to the US economy by creating millions of jobs, encouraging innovation, and boosting productivity. But how can we increase the number of start-ups?
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Big-business Brazil taps into its young entrepreneurs
Brazil, a country familiar with big business is now nurturing a growing network of small business incubators, tapping universities for young entrepreneurs with a start-up spirit.
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Meg Whitman fuels big-spending California governor's race
Meg Whitman has announced she's contributing another $20 million to her gubernatorial campaign. The California governor's race could become the priciest gubernatorial election in US history.
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Why Meg Whitman leads Jerry Brown in California
Spending heavily and fresh off a debate with Steve Poizner, eBay millionaire Meg Whitman has leapfrogged former governor Jerry Brown in the race for California governor, according to a new poll.
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'Day of action' highlights education woes
In California and across the US, students and faculty protested tuition hikes and cuts to education funding in a national 'day of action.'
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Jerry Brown says he's ready to lead California, again
Jerry Brown, California's attorney general and former two-term governor, made it official Tuesday: He'd like a third crack at the governor's job.
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Bloom Energy press conference: Bloom box officially unveiled
With a list of luminaries that included former Secretary of State Colin Powell, the Bloom Box was officially unveiled at the Bloom Energy press conference in San Jose, Calif. The question remains whether the company's new method of making fuel cells can deliver on all the hype.
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Bloom Box: Frequently asked questions
Bloom Energy officially announces its Bloom Box Wednesday. What is 'the power plant in a box,' how does it work, and can it deliver on its clean-energy claims?
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Bloom Box generates buzz, skepticism with 60 Minutes spot
The Bloom Box 60 Minutes segment has sparked interest, and the device has potential to be a game-changer. But the challenge of developing an affordable, reliable fuel cell has been around for a century, experts say.
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Bloom Box: What is it and how does it work?
A '60 Minutes' Bloom Box segment has many excited about the home power plant. Is it too good to be true?
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Tesla plane crash: Concern about airports near neighborhoods
The Tesla plane crash in East Palo Alto, Calif., occurred in heavy fog. The accident, which killed three Tesla employees, raises questions about general aviation flying near residential neighborhoods.
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Silicon Valley's innovation engine at risk, report says
A new report warns that Silicon Valley's status as a center of economic growth and innovation is in danger. Silicon Valley has lost 90,000 jobs since 2008, and venture capital funding has plunged.
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California governor's race: All about the money?
Personal wealth is both an asset and drawback for GOP candidates in the California governor's race. Republican billionaire Meg Whitman has put another $20 million into her campaign.
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El Nino prime culprit for severe weather in California
Three days of severe weather, including mudslides and flooding, is largely courtesy of El Nino, say meteorologists.
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Want an MBA from an entrepreneurial hot spot? Look to Israel.
An Israeli MBA doesn't have the prestige of better-known programs, but it offers American-style academic rigor, a dynamic entrepreneurial atmosphere, and a lower price tag.
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Daily philanthropy
A Christian Science perspective.
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Five cities that will rise in the New Economy
From Seattle to Huntsville, Ala., five cities are poised to prosper in the New Economy because of exports, innovation, clean technology, and healthcare.
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California budget crisis spurs reform efforts
With a $20.7 billion shortfall expected over the next 18 months, the California budget crisis remains severe. Economic recovery may help ease the budget crunch, but many say true reform is needed.
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Googled: The End of the World as We Know It
A look at the meteoric rise of Google.
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Universities try innovative ways to get grads jobs
With hiring slowed to a trickle, universities are trying new techniques to get alumni jobs
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Books + videos = Vooks?
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MySpace, Twitter deal another step to a unified Web
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