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SmartPlanet stories about the organizations, technologies, policy and infrastructure that facilitate the movement and management of money.
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Outsourcing to surge in 2013: study
New study from HfS Research and KPMG International finds few plans to cut back on outsourcing any time soon; more IT, finance and HR to be contracted out.
37 | January 28, 2013 9:10am |
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The 10 most dangerous jobs in America
The Bureau of Labor Statistics examines the 10 deadliest occupations in the United States.
1 | January 27, 2013 7:16pm |
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10 tips for turning employees into 'intrapreneurs'
Every organization has its share of resident entrepreneurs; here's how to cultivate them.
2 | January 27, 2013 9:12am |
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U.S. wind record driven by eleventh-hour construction boom
Wind developers scrambling to complete projects ahead of a federal tax credit deadline helped the U.S. install record capacity in 2012. The economic outlook for the industry isn't quite so rosy...
January 23, 2013 11:49am |
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Sleep-deprived workers cost companies $63.2 billion each year
Loss of sleep means loss of productivity -- which for companies, means loss of revenues.
2 | January 23, 2013 10:21am |
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Forget a broker, invest based on the Super Bowl results
Can the outcome of the American football championship affect the U.S. stock market? Economists say yes.
4 | January 23, 2013 3:04am |
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New York unveils micro apartment design
The city is moving forward with a plan to build more 250 square foot apartments.
7 | January 22, 2013 1:04pm |
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Clean energy in 2012: China surged, U.S. sagged
While investment in clean energy projects took a dive in many developed countries, it hit a record high in China, according to a year-end report by research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
11 | January 14, 2013 10:43am |
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Q&A: Is the world's cheapest tablet from India made in China?
DELHI -- Its maker says the "Made in China" charge is a "silly accusation" while looking to the United States market.
January 14, 2013 12:00am |
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Black-and-White TV sets still thrive in the UK
Be it nostalgia, neo-luddism, or thriftiness, nearly 13,000 households in the U.K. are still opting to watch television in black-and-white. Now, that's retro.
January 13, 2013 9:08pm |
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For ex-Givenchy design guru, a return to fine art
BUENOS AIRES -- Former luxury brand design director Pablo Reinoso has returned to his roots in the fine art world. So why do his benches and frames crawl up walls?
January 11, 2013 1:49am |
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Google invests $200 million in Texan wind power
Google takes another step in the world of renewable energy by announcing its latest investment in wind power through the construction of a $200 million wind farm.
9 | January 10, 2013 12:42am |
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Dubai's comeback strategies: architecture and entrepreneurs
Dubai's economy suffered during the late 2000s, yet the emirate has seen it bouncing back recently. Luxe buildings and over-the-top properties are still part of its strategy.
5 | January 9, 2013 7:43pm |
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Mosaic crowdfunds solar projects in 24 hours
Startup Mosaic launched a crowdfunding campaign this week that allowed folks to invest as little as $25 in solar projects. Within 24 hours, the company's first four projects were fully funded.
3 | January 9, 2013 10:24am |
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Waiting for the punchline
Has collapse jumped the shark? Is peak oil dead? Is the zombie apocalypse just a weird popular fantasy, or is there more to it? Energy analyst Chris Nelder goes in search of answers.
67 | January 9, 2013 3:00am |
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World's longest high-speed rail line opens in China
The world's longest high-speed rail line travels over 1,400 miles in eight hours.
12 | December 27, 2012 6:38am |
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Shares surge as Japan's new leader looks to revive nuclear
Incoming Prime Minister Shinzo Abe smiles upon the idea of restarting the country's reactors.
1 | December 20, 2012 10:48am |
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Rival tech firms buy Kodak's digital imaging patents
Some of the world's biggest tech companies joined a consortium to buy Kodak's portfolio of digital imaging patents for $525 million.
December 19, 2012 8:42am |
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Meet Cue, the personal assistant of the future that predicts your next move
The San Francisco-based predictive service wants to bring to your schedule what Mint brought to your finances: sanity.
December 17, 2012 6:30am |
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In Germany, a Christmas tradition in flux
BERLIN -- Germany's beloved Christmas markets generate several billion Euros annually, but can the over-commercialization of a centuries-old tradition last?
2 | December 13, 2012 3:00am |
