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A Simple Solution to Oil Spills? – New York Times (blog)

A Simple Solution to Oil Spills?New York Times (blog)By FREAKONOMICS Darryl Carpenter, of the Florida contracting firm CW Roberts, recently had an interesting thought while driving to a job site: could hay be … and more » read more Related Blogs … Continue reading

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Designing on empty – Crain’s New York Business

Designing on emptyCrain’s New York Business“If it weren't for public investments in infrastructure and construction, this industry would be in free-fall,” says Ken Simonson, chief economist for the … read more Related Blogs Intel to invest $7 billion in U.S. … Continue reading

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Is College for Everyone? – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Is College for Everyone?New York Times (blog)Yes, Federal labor statistics make clear that, in general, the more education one attains after high school, the higher one's wages and the lower the risk … and more » read … Continue reading

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COMMODITIES-Oil down, gold backs off record on mixed outlook – Forexyard

COMMODITIES-Oil down, gold backs off record on mixed outlookForexyardNEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) – Oil fell below $75 a barrel, gold paused from record highs and copper prices rose as a mixed commodities … and more » read more Related Blogs … Continue reading

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White House: NYC’s Homeland Security Funding Increased – Gothamist

New York Daily News White House: NYC's Homeland Security Funding IncreasedGothamistHowever, King is skeptical of Obama's math, telling the Daily News that the stimulus money (from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) is only a …Obama agenda: Welcome to NYC?msnbc.comWhite … Continue reading

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Reservations About Landmark Preservation – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Reservations About Landmark PreservationNew York Times (blog)Jacobs saw no trade-off between economics and aesthetics. She thought that older buildings were a strategy for providing affordable space. … and more » read more Related Blogs Woods Withdraws From … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Bid Exalts New York, and Winter – New York Times

Super Bowl Bid Exalts New York, and WinterNew York TimesThere is little doubt that staging a Super Bowl in the New York region will be more expensive than anywhere else, said Robert Baade, an economics professor … and more » read … Continue reading

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Energy Efficiency Mavens Tend to Be Big and Organized – New York Times

Energy Efficiency Mavens Tend to Be Big and OrganizedNew York TimesWith the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act under way and "Cash for Caulkers" legislation pending in the Senate, … Related Blogs Over $23 Million in Energy Efficiency Incentives Available to … Continue reading

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City to Contest Wage Bill – Wall Street Journal

City to Contest Wage BillWall Street JournalMayor Michael Bloomberg's administration will oppose Tuesday a City Council bill that would mandate a prevailing wage for building … read more Related Blogs New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg « www.09handbags.com The Absurd Report … Continue reading

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Prevailing winds for prevailing wage – Crain’s New York Business

Prevailing winds for prevailing wageCrain’s New York BusinessSupporters of a bill requiring prevailing wages for office cleaners, residential building workers and security guards at city-subsidized developments picked … read more Related Blogs New York Business Lawyers for Small/Large Businesses-BizMediaLaw Blog … Continue reading

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