Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Apr 15, 2013

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(1) Siddharth Philip, The World's Cheapest Car Runs out of Gas.
http://www.businessweek.com/arti ... t-car-is-sputtering

Note: summary underneath the title in print: Many drivers don't want to be seen in Tata's Nano, the people's car

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(2) Stephanie Armour, Boutique ERs With No Waiting and High Bills.
http://www.businessweek.com/arti ... octors-and-insurers

Quote:

"Unlike urgent care centers, which are equipped to treat only non-critical ailments, these standalone ERs offer the same access to board-certified emergency-medicine specialists and complex technology found in a traditional ER.

Standalone ERs "generally collect up to $500 per patient, compared with $135 at urgent care clinics, according to a 2011 Urgent Care Association of America report.

Note:
(a) summary underneath the title in print: The rise of standalone emergency rooms irks doctors and insurers
(b) quotation underneath the title in print: 'Many are glorified urgent care centers' charging hospital rates
(c) freestanding = standalone  (both are adjectives)

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(3) Nick Leiber, Go North, Young Techie.
http://www.businessweek.com/arti ... -lure-entrepreneurs

Quote:

"The country, which already has one of the world’s most open immigration policies, began accepting applications for a new visa for highly skilled entrepreneurs on April 1.

"The country joins a growing list of nations * * * Unlike Canada, most only grant permanent residency once startups can prove they’re having a positive economic impact—an assessment usually based on the number of well-paying jobs created.

Note: summary underneath the title in print: Canada has launched a startup visa to lure entrepreneurs

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(4) Small to Big SureFlap, the Pet Door With Microchip Access. 'If anyone has a bad experience, the first thing they'll do is post it online.'
http://www.businessweek.com/arti ... th-microchip-access