Gigi Douban
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Big Oil's first cut: exploration
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Gigi Douban
Jan 29, 2015
In response to low oil prices, oil companies may cut back exploration projects.
U.S. steel makers face challenges to profits
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Gigi Douban
Jan 27, 2015
Foreign competition and a decline in oil drilling counter a strong U.S. economy.
Why aren't more urinals installed in homes?
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Gigi Douban
Dec 22, 2014
Absence of urinals in houses may be related to a simple fact: At home, it's not called the men's room.
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Meet the woman who brought you the Tupperware Party
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Gigi Douban
Dec 3, 2014
Brownie Wise pioneered sale of products at home parties. Then Tupperware fired her.
Is unemployment really worse in the South?
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Gigi Douban
Nov 3, 2014
Jobless rates are up in some Southern states. But the numbers may be misleading.
Why are so many holidays on Mondays?
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Gigi Douban
Oct 10, 2014
Some worry that people are too busy spending to remember why they have a day off.
A new game for neighborhood parks: marketing
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Gigi Douban
Oct 6, 2014
Public parks are trying to get people away from screens and into the community.
New York begins free universal pre-kindergarten
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Gigi Douban
Sep 3, 2014
Free universal pre-K begins as part of an initiative by new mayor Bill de Blasio.
Co-working gains steam, so is the business behind it
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Gigi Douban
Aug 28, 2014
We explore whether this new office business model is here to stay.
Is Wal-Mart rethinking its business approach?
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Gigi Douban
Aug 14, 2014
How will Wal-Mart's socially-responsible initiatives fit with its corporate goals?