Commercial real estate bust looms Amid the worst housing crisis in decades, commercial real estate is shaping up as the second half of what some are calling a “double bubble.” By msnbc.com's John W. Schoen. 10-22-2009 by samspruell Tags looms
Swine flu 6 months later: Relief AP - It was six months ago that scientists discovered an ominous new flu virus, touching off fears of a catastrophic global outbreak that could cause people to drop dead in the streets. Doomsday, of course, never came to pass. 10-17-2009 by mikeibarra Tags looms, months, relief
As hybrid cars gobble rare metals Reuters - The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods. 09-01-2009 by victoriamasterson Tags cars, looms, rare, reuters