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Occupy the farm: documentary explores activism in urban farmingThis documentary film focuses on the story of 200 urban farmers in California who took action to save a publicly-owned research farm from becoming developed for real estate.聽
Why General Electric is launching the first cloud for industrial dataIts new cloud system will allow critical industries to make better use of the data available, GE representatives say.
How much more does your boss make? S.E.C. says you now can knowThe Securities and Exchange Commission ruled Wednesday that CEO-median employee pay ratios must be disclosed.
#FreeTheKnee: Are men revolting against pants at work?For men, wearing shorts in the workplace isn't the norm. Should it be?聽
10 things you should always buy and sell on eBayWhether using traditional auctions, or the more popular Buy It Now option, what should you be going to eBay for first? Find out here.聽
Netflix offers one year of paid parental leave. Is the system changing?Netflix announced Tuesday that it will offer new mothers and fathers as much time off as they want during the first year after a child鈥檚 birth or adoption.
FocusDawn of the Uber economy? What happens when benefits become the exception.The success of ride-sharing service Uber typifies a new class of business without benefits or regular hours or job security. For workers, that can be good and bad.
US trade deficit widens: Is it good news for the economy?While economists widely agree that a stronger dollar is causing the trade deficit to grow, they do not all agree on whether that's good news for the economy.- Here comes the 'unstealable' bike: solution to a global problem?The frame on the $500 Yerka bicycle forms a steadfast lock around any tree, pole, or bike rack. To steal it, thieves would need to saw through the frame itself, rendering the bike worthless.聽
Growing Detroit, one tree at a timeOne organization has dedicated itself to providing Detroit with the means and skills to protect their green spaces聽and grow their own food through job training, city plantings, and urban farming.
4 sneaky investment fees to watch forWe should be paying closer attention to the fees of the investments that we already own, because we could be underestimating them. Here are a few fees to pay attention to.聽
7 ways to increase your credit score quicklyYour credit score will determine whether you will get approved for loans,聽as well as impact the interest rate you'll pay. Here's how to get a better credit score quickly.聽
After gloomy economic data, is Canada on the verge of a recession?Canada鈥檚 May GDP data聽revealed the country鈥檚 economy had shrunk by 0.2 percent, even after economists widely predicted that it would be stuck in neutral that month. Now politicians and pundits are debating whether the country is officially in a recession.聽
Echoing green fellows: meet the next generation of food system leadersThe Echoing Green Fellowship Programs聽ignite the power of social entrepreneurs to face the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges, including climate change and sustainable development.Find out more about them.聽
US factory orders surged in June for transportation equipment, other goodsFactory聽orders advanced 1.8 percent in the month, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Aetna beats profit estimates: Who are the real winners with Obamacare?Aetna Inc reported that its profits for the second quarter were better than expected after more members joined its government plans. Are big health insurers making big bucks with Obamacare?聽
Freddie Mac posts $4.2 billion second quarter profits, paying $3.9 billion to TreasuryThe government rescued聽Freddie聽and larger sibling Fannie Mae at the height of the financial crisis in September 2008, after they suffered huge losses from risky mortgages in the housing market bust.
22 cheap ways to keep cool during the hottest month of the yearWhen the mercury rises, employ these cheap cooling tactics聽to effectively beat the heat.
If you own a chrysler, jeep, dodge, or fiat, you need to read thisIf your car can go online, hackers may be able to take the wheel. Here is what you need to know.聽
4 steps to prep your finances for your first babyIf you鈥檙e getting ready to welcome your first baby, you probably recognize that your financial situation is going to change. Here's how to prepare.聽
