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More on the Stimulus Plan

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has been in effect long enough for news to come out about some of the specifics it contains. I’m especially interested in these specifics because when I put together a book about ...READ»

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Enerkem Plant to Turn Landfill Trash into Ethanol

The movie Idiocracy paints a bleak (yet hilarious) picture of a future overtaken by thousand-foot-high landfills that topple over into the streets. Fortunately, a Montreal-based biofuel and green chemical company called Enerkem ...READ»

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Surprise! The Top 10 Most Oil Dependent States Are Also Among the Poorest

The Natural Resources Defense Council released a list today of the most oil dependent states, and there are few surprises. None of the states at the top of the list are known for their alternative energy efforts, and almost all of ...READ»

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Subaru Outback Becomes Mississippi’s Car of the Year, and Motor Trend’s

Mississippi Subaru buyers have helped make the 2010 Subaru Outback, Motor Trend’s 2010 SUV of the Year, one of the top selling cars at Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson.READ»

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Subaru Outback Becomes Mississippi’s Car of the Year, and Motor Trend’s

Mississippi Subaru buyers have helped make the 2010 Subaru Outback, Motor Trend’s 2010 SUV of the Year, one of the top selling cars at Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson.READ»

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Paul Moak Subaru Sets Sales Records as Subaru Impresses the Mississippi Market

Jackson Subaru dealer seas record sales as Subaru cars make their way to the forefront of the American automotive industry.READ»

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Mississippian’s Shopping Lists, and Jackson MS Subaru Dealer Delighting Customers with Newly Redesigned 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan

Mississippi Subaru buyers have responded favorably to the new body style of the 2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door sedan. The newly redesigned sedan is turning heads and quickly becoming one of the most popular vehicles at Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson.READ»

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Mississippian’s Shopping Lists, and Jackson MS Subaru Dealer Delighting Customers with Newly Redesigned 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan

Mississippi Subaru buyers have responded favorably to the new body style of the 2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door sedan. The newly redesigned sedan is turning heads and quickly becoming one of the most popular vehicles at Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson.READ»

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Award Winning Volvo XC60 Now Available at Paul Moak Volvo

Jackson MS Volvo shoppers can test drive the impressive selection of the award-winning XC60 at Paul Moak Volvo.READ»

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Thursday is Careday

This Thurday marks the launch of Caredays, a monthlong service-stravaganza facilitated by the Center for Companies that Care. Caredays is an annual, national initiative to engage individuals and employers in activities that foster ...READ»

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Hydroelectric Power Goes Greener, With In-River Turbine

Hydroelectric power has always been a pretty "green" way to generate electricty, simply interrupting the natural hydrological cycle to borrow some of its potential energy to convert to electrical power. Green, that is apart from the ...READ»

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Why Employee Retention Matters More Today Than Yesterday

Retention only matters when employees are in control, right?READ»

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Healthy Alternative

A report from the past.READ»

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The Business of Barbecue

Where's the beef? During National Barbecue Month, it's usually sizzling over charcoal with pork, poultry, and (sometimes) veggies. As Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of the summer grill season, looms, the industry remains red hot. Here's a tasting platter of stats.READ»

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Dumb and Dumber

I loved this quote in this morning's Wall Street Journal about former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers' taking the stand in his own defense. "I know what I don't know," Ebbers said. "I focused on the area that I thought I could handle." ...READ»

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The Helmet Saves Lives in Motorcycle Crashes

While it might not be the most chic apparel you will ever wear, a motorcycle crash helmet may save your life.READ»

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Jackson Subaru Dealer Offers Great Deals on Subaru Legacy and Forester

Paul Moak Subaru in Jackson MS is offering free 2-year Subaru maintenance contracts on any purchases or lease programs through March 1st.READ»

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Jackson Volvo Dealer Introduces 2011 Volvo C70

Paul Moak Volvo introduces the new 2011 Volvo C70 to Jackson shoppers. The newly designed convertible offers new technology enhancements and styling elements.READ»

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Jackson MS Honda Dealer Offers Car and Drivers’ 10Best Winner, the Honda Accord

The Honda Accord and the Honda Fit are named to Car and Drivers’ 10Best List. Paul Moak Honda serving Jackson MS offers a large selection of both models.READ»

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Jackson MS Honda Dealer Offers Car and Drivers’ 10Best Winner, the Honda Accord

The Honda Accord and the Honda Fit are named to Car and Drivers’ 10Best List. Paul Moak Honda serving Jackson MS offers a large selection of both models.READ»

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Celluloid Shooters

Lessons from Hollywood's most notorious gamblersREAD»

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Loving It: Lessons from a Journalist

One of the enduring images of journalist and author David Halberstam is of him fording a stream in the jungles of Vietnam. What is striking about the photograph is the expression on Halberstam’s face; he’s flashing a wide ...READ»

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Bingo World

Bingo may seem like old news for old people, but when Alabama governor (and lifelong gambling opponent) Bob Riley sent state troopers to shut down more than 30 electronic bingo parlors earlier this year, he brought new life to the ...READ»

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Feedback

Letters. Updates. Advice.READ»

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Here Comes the Bridal Business

Here comes the bride! And another! And another! And another! June is peak season for getting hitched -- and for the lucrative nuptial industry, from gowns to flowers to catering. Here's a look at the facts and figures of weddings.READ»