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Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA)

FELA stands for the Federal Employers' Liability Act, which was originally enacted in 1906. However, shortly after the passage of FELA, the United States Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional. Congress re-passed the ...READ»

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Robots Help Trains Stay on the Rails

Union Pacific's wheel-defect detection systemREAD»

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Past Track to the Future

Stephen E. Ambrose has written best-selling histories of great feats of leadership and human endeavor. His insights from the past can teach a new generation of business leaders how to build for the future.READ»

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Memphis - Capital of the Real World

It's the nation's busiest distribution center. And its concentration of trucks, trains, forklifts, and planes keeps all kinds of stuff - and the economy - on the move.READ»

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What My Mentor Taught Me

Stories about motivation, interviews, style, and confidence from four mentees.READ»

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The State of the Economy

Want to keep track of the economy in near-real time? Don't wait for the usual monthly reports most analysts follow -- the reports can be issued after quite some time. Instead, the Wall Street Journal recommends a handful of weekly ...READ»