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Zipcar's Impact On How People Use Cars Is Enormous

After a year of Zipcar availability in Baltimore, a survey finds that Zipcar membership means less driving, more public transportation, more exercise, and better quality of life for everyone.READ»

Would $12,000 Convince You To Move Closer To Work?

A program in Washington, D.C. is bribing people to move from the suburbs to downtown. Is it money wisely spent?READ»

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Study: Biking Infrastructure Projects Create More Jobs Than Auto-Based Initiatives

A new study claims that building bike infrastructures creates up to twice as many jobs than auto-based infrastructure projects.READ»

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Hoaxes and the Chevron Debacle

The hijacked "We Agree" campaign stung Chevron. Yet, hoaxes have a deep history in our culture. Back in August, I wrote a piece about our fascination with figures like P.T. Barnum, Andy Kaufman, and World Wrestling Entertainment's Vince McMahon who constantly blur the distinction between fantasy and reality. They play a crucial role in our society.READ»

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Toshiba’s Refreshed “Satellite” Packs WiMAX

Now that Sprint [S] has announced its big WiMAX launch in Baltimore, bunches of companies are scurrying to announce products that will incorporate the wireless broadband technology. As of this week, the XOHM network in Baltimore ...READ»