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July 25, 2008

Q: Should the federal government bring back the 55 MPH national speed limit to conserve gasoline? | posted by Marie Brown

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Sim City
ALCOA   |  5 comments

The Rise of Corporate Games

With the ever-popular Sims games as blueprint, video games are making their way into the office. Here's a look at how savvy CEOs have made gameplay requisite for job training. READ»

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Fast Talk

July 24, 2008

Q: How can independent retailers best survive and thrive against big box competitors in the long term? | posted by Ron Bourne

Tom Stern
BANKING   |  2 comments

You Can Take That to the Bank...Not!

A Kick In the Career: In this week's column, humorist and career expert Tom Stern takes a stab at the banking industry, but promises there's light at the end of the tunnel.READ»

Fast Talk

July 23, 2008

Q: Will the federal government be able to stave off the mortgage crisis? | posted by Fast Company staff

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Fast Talk

July 22, 2008

Q: Will blockbuster escapist flicks like the Dark Knight see a resurgence as the economy tanks? | posted by Fast Company staff

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