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Study links gridlock to slow job growth

Study links gridlock to slow job growth

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Commuters well versed in the physical and psychological tolls of traffic congestion can now add an economic effect to the list. A new UC Irvine study found that places with sluggish commutes ...


Job growth not the only factor in reducing poverty in large metro areas

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created Aug 04, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

A new study suggests that it may be easier for people living in small metropolitan areas to get out of poverty than it is for those living in large metro areas. The study by researchers at Ohio State University and Oklahoma ...





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Study finds rapid growth in health costs hurts economic performance of US industries

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created Jul 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A first-of-its-kind RAND Corporation study has linked the rapid growth in health care costs in the United States with job losses and lower output among industries that commonly provide workers with health insurance.


Scientists discover key factor in regulating placenta and fetal growth

Medicine & Health / Research

created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UK scientists have shown that a common biological protein molecule called SHP-2 is crucial for encouraging placenta growth. The research is published today in Endocrinology.


Economists: Tough economic sledding will get smoother by year's end

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created Mar 18, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

With the housing market still skidding, consumers tightening their belts and the job market clearly weakening, the first half of this year will continue to be tough for the U.S. economy. But it gets better later this year ...


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MySpace's new CEO promises innovation

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created May 28, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- The new leaders of News Corp.'s MySpace said Wednesday they need to innovate to rejuvenate the social networking site, which has suffered from stalled user growth.


'Green' job sector off to good start

Other Sciences / Economics

created Jun 11, 2009 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (7) | comments 1

THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY SECTOR -- where the "green" jobs are found -- is very much in its infancy, but off to a "strong start," according to a first-of-its-kind report released Wednesday.


Indian Techies Are Well-Paid but Restless

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created Apr 10, 2007 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new survey finds that the majority of India's IT professional work force are young, frequently promoted and restless for growth opportunities.


Creative economy grows despite large population growth of creative people

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created Jul 03, 2006 | popularity 3 / 5 (8) | comments 0

New economic data from the University of Maine give hope to cities across the country trying to gain a foothold in the creative economy.


Former HP chief Fiorina steps toward US Senate bid

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created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Carly Fiorina on Tuesday took the first formal step toward running for Democrat Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat.


U.S. economy: Light at the end of the tunnel

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created Aug 20, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sure, the U.S. economy is struggling, but the end to the "growth recession" may be in sight, say University of Michigan economists.


Growth hormone reduces abdominal fat, cardiovascular risk in HIV patients on antiviral therapy

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Aug 03, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Low-dose growth hormone treatment reduced abdominal fat deposits and improved blood pressure and triglyceride levels in a group of patients with HIV lipodystrophy, a condition involving the redistribution of fat and other ...



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