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• Gift-givers get creative in tough economy
Shoppers are expected to be more cautious and more thoughtful this holiday season, finding alternative ways to show their appreciation to loved ones or contributing to less-fortunate strangers.   ...
• Revving up the race for better fuel efficiency
And dozens of teams from around the world — both amateur and professional — are racing to build sleek, ultra-fuel efficient cars powered by alternative energy and attractive to cash-conscious consumers. But what about the cars we already own? ...
• Sears faces tough test this holiday season
Eventually, the company expanded into a successful mail order company, targeting rural residents and offering an alternative to the local general store. Turning to a more urban shopper, Sears opened its first retail store in 1925, and had soon made a ...
• Shock-wave therapy eases plantar fasciitis pain
Especially in the cases of failed nonsurgical treatment, ESWT represents an excellent alternative to surgery because anesthesia is not required and long recovery times are avoided." Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue supporting the ...
• Interest is churning for hydroelectric power
Far from it. The push to get electricity from moving water is only picking up steam. There is mounting political pressure to get more energy from alternative sources and developers are pushing ambitious projects to exploit America's biggest rivers for ...