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Ostrich could revolutionize the meat industry. But will Americans eat it?Located on a 120-acre farm in Boise, Idaho, American Ostrich Farms (AOF) is working to provide an unexpected source of protein to American consumers. Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Alexander McCoy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AOF.
Why Uber faces a price surge lawsuitUS District Judge Jed Rackoff ruled that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will have to face a lawsuit that alleges he conspired with Uber drivers to push up prices for greater profits.聽
Alternative lending: When it is (and isn't) good for businessAlternative business loans are growing in popularity, but they can be complicated and confusing, even risky. They鈥檙e not for everyone.
Three surprising ways paying for a wedding improved my financesPaying for our wedding taught my husband and I some pretty important personal financial聽life skills that we'll聽keep with us long past our 50th wedding anniversary.
Do you have the right gear for summer cycling?Most of us love the freedom and sense of motion that comes with bicycling, 聽and donning the gear of a bicyclist will聽make your miles much more fun.
Are personal checks still useful?Checks were聽once a common way to pay for almost anything, including聽groceries and聽utility bills, but they鈥檝e been largely聽replaced聽by debit and credit cards, mobile payments and online bill pay.
First LookUS economy adds robust 215,000 jobs in MarchThe March jobs report from the Labor Department indicates that the pace of hiring continues on its upward trend.
Getting seedy: local markets provide a boon for small farmersLocal markets play a significant role in providing small farmers with seeds, especially in Africa.
Is agroecology the answer for pesticide dependence?In 2007, the United States聽agricultural industry spent over 7.8 billion dollars on pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides combined. But scientists are working against this. Food Tank spoke with one of the leading experts in the fight, Marcia Ishii-Eiteman.
Avoiding messages of fear about the stock marketMost investors should hold onto their investments despite short-term fluctuations in the market, keeping an eye on longer-term financial goals rather than short-term results.聽
How to avoid monthly checking account feesSome banks charge regular fees to maintain a checking account. With a little strategic planning, those fees can be avoided.
Tesla Model 3: long-anticipated 215-mile, $35,000 electric car revealedThe Model 3 quite closely follows the style of the Model S sedan and Model X crossover, and it鈥檚 unmistakably a Tesla. Yet at a far more affordable $35,000 starting price, it should help break past dismissals that Tesla is a brand only for the rich.
Analysts say electric cars won't influence oil price dropAs electric cars become more widespread, they have the potential to drastically reduce the need for oil. Analysts debate what effect electric cars will have on the oil industry.
Is GE still 'too big to fail?'Just a day after MetLife won a federal suit that will allow it to drop the 'too big to fail' designation, GE filed a request with the Financial Stability Oversight Council to drop its own label.聽
Chinese carmaker BYD says electric-car sales may triple this yearChinese carmaker BYD delivered nearly 62,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last year, almost entirely in China. The company projects that its explosive sales growth will continue.
How would Cruz and Trump's tax plans affect new business investments?Both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz say their tax plans would dramatically boost the economy by reducing taxes on new investment. But which one would be the most generous?
Amazon Dash service expands to over 100 buttonsA year after Amazon first unveiled the Dash Button, the number of instant-order buttons is more than tripling due to popularity and demand.
Thrifting your way to the perfect designer wardrobeHaving the perfect designer wardrobe doesn't need to cost a fortune. Many second-hand and thrift stores offer designer clothes for steep discounts.
Tesla Model 3 orders start as buyers wait in line outside storesLines of Tesla fans and future Model 3 owners are waiting patiently outside dozens of Tesla locations. Tesla begins taking reservation for the new Model 3 today in the United States.聽
How to choose a credit unionCredit unions can be an attractive choice because of the personalized service, local ties, and good rates that they offer. But every credit union has different features.
