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Demonstrators here target Wall Street

Topix - Business News  Sat, 10/01/2011 - 18:06

Louis and said they plan to be there "as long as it takes to get the point across." Their point, as they see it, is that it's time for 99 percent of the population to speak out and act against the greed and corruption of the richest 1 percent.


 

Nursing tops list of high-paid jobs of the future

MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 09/02/2011 - 05:11

While the number of doctors and surgeons is expected to jump by 2018, the number of nurses is truly set to explode.  Almost without exception, these occupations will be in highest demand because of changes in the nation’s population and in the way the country’s businesses operate.



 

FCC: Rural areas still lag in broadband speeds

Topix - Business News  Wed, 06/22/2011 - 19:40

More than 28 percent of the rural population in the U.S. lack access to midrange 3Mbps broadband service, according to a new report from two U.S. agencies.


 

10 Global Businesses that Worked With the Nazis

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 06/13/2011 - 12:40

It’s scary just how efficient the Nazis were at directing an entire country, including its population and industry, towards their evil goals.


 

The Economic Impact of Natural Disasters

Digg - Business & Finance  Tue, 04/12/2011 - 12:13

Due to rising population, climate change, and environmental degradation, natural disasters are increasing in frequency.


 

In a Graying Population, Business Opportunity

NYT > Business  Sat, 02/05/2011 - 10:27

Researchers are helping companies create products geared toward older people, while making the products so attractive that younger consumers will want them, too.


 

On the Rise: Poverty in America

Digg - Business & Finance  Tue, 10/12/2010 - 04:33

In 2009, 43.6 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, lived at or below the poverty level. That’s up from 13.2% in 2008, according to the Census Bureau.

More importantly, it is the highest poverty level recorded in the last 51 years.


 

Understanding How and Why Facebook Users Interact with Brands

Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 09/16/2010 - 06:53

Recent stats from e-mail marketing firm ExactTarget shed some light on how the Facebook population uses the site, and specifically, how it interacts with brands.


 

Deciphering FICO: More Than a Third of Scores Now Under 650

Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 07/15/2010 - 20:10

For the first time since the installation of the FICO credit bureau based scoring system in 1989, 35% of the population is now scoring below 650.


 

Where to Live: Cost of Living vs. Population (INFOGRAPHIC)

Digg - Business & Finance  Fri, 10/09/2009 - 00:10

Bigger is almost always better when it comes to a safety net for retirement. But when it comes to figuring out a place to retire, it's clear that bigger isn't always better, at least in terms of cost of living.

The graphic below compares the cost of living in 40 of the most populous metropolitan areas that were included in Kiplinger's List of..