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Infiniti M Hybrid 2012: A Midsize Luxury Sedan

Driving costs rise 3.4 pct: study

A new study has showed a 3.4 percent rise in the yearly costs to own and operate a sedan in the United States, due to relatively large increases in fuel, tire and depreciation costs.
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TEPCO To Dump Radioactive Water Into Pacific

Tokyo Electric Power Company says it is releasing radioactive water into the ocean so as to leave space in the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for water that is more contaminated.
Fukushima Daiichi From the air

Decommissioning Damaged Reactors Won't Be Easy

Even as Tokyo Electric Power Company acknowledged that it will decommission four of the six nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, there is still the problem of a massive cleanup.
Fukushima nuclear power plant

IAEA: Radiation Above Limits Near Nuclear Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has measured levels of radiation in a small village northwest of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant high enough that it would recommend evacuation.
Level 3 To buy Global Crossing

GM Financial To Buy Canada's FinanciaLinx

General Motors Financial Co. Inc., a unit of automaker General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), said it agreed to acquire FinanciaLinx Corp. to expand its product offerings in Canada.
Warren Buffett (L) and David Sokol

COLUMN: Warren Buffett's Very Tense Press Release

In a press release that has the air of a deposition, Warren Buffett explained on Wednesday about a top aide's resignation and a stock purchase. They are facts that he has vowed not to answer more questions about.
Fukushima Reactor No. 3

Radiation Spikes In Seawater Near Fukushima Reactor

Radiation levels in the seawater near the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have spiked. That could mean either the reactor core has breached or the spent fuel is leaking radioactive contaminants.
A-Rod's neglected property's pool

Yankees Star A-Rod's Neglected Property Comes Under Fire

An apartment complex in Florida, which happens to be owned by New York Yankees star A-Rod, caught the media attention when its residents reportedly filed numerous complaints about safety code violations with the city officials last week.
Djemaa El Fna square in Marrakesh

Now, fly to Marrakech on British Airways

The city's ancient fortified medinas (walled cities), proximity with Atlas Mountains, deserts and beaches make it a wonderful holiday spot. To top that is its growing popularity as a value travel destination.
FIAT

Top Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Car Brands (SLIDESHOW)

The Fiat group has topped a chart showing car brands that have emerged closest to European Union's fuel-efficiency goals while Toyota is the closest group to meeting its target. Following are the top ten most economical car manufacturers in Europe.
Fukushima Reactor Unit 2

Radioactive Water Found In Two Reactor Buildings

Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said it detected several kinds of radioactive material in the water on the floor of reactor buildings at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Apple iPad workers forced to sign ‘not allowed to commit suicide’ pact

America’s Hottest Business Brands

Apple with its ground-breaking iPad hogs the show, but several other brands too have proved their mettle in terms of the value that they provide to SMB owners and managers.

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