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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views

Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views

Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
Ford: Future of the auto? Gridlock.

Ford great grandson says congestion will be major concern by 2040. Bill Ford Jr. calls for automakers and governments to find technology to solve huge looming traffic jams in the world's cities.
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The job-shifters: people who reinvent themselves mid-career

How many professionals are creating second careers in an unforgiving economy? Meet six who did it successfully.
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Can huge Mojave wind farm boost faltering wind power industry?

Construction began last week on a wind power plant in the Mojave Desert. Its developers say it will be the nation's biggest but it comes amid dimming prospects for wind power in the US.
Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.
Next blow to Rust Belt: bankrupt parts suppliers

Lear Corp., the second largest producer of car seats, filed for bankruptcy Tuesday.
The Fed's big rate cut: what impact?

The lowest rates in more than two generations won't end the recession soon, but analysts see many benefits.
Amid economic crisis, wind power spins more slowly

Many of the big players who were drawn to alternative energy by tax creditsare now sidelined or kaput.
Mexico prepares for (Ford) Fiesta

Ford will build its new Fiesta subcompact car in Mexico, the firm announced Friday.
December retail sales dip with outlook weak for 2008

Sales dipped 0.4 percent last month, and consumers may pull back more.