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Transit Agencies Facing 'Unprecedented' Financial Crisis

2 November 2008 - 5:00am
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The financial woes of AIG are impacting American public transit agencies for whom it acted as a loan guarantor: now as many as 30 agencies are in technical default on their loans and could face catastrophic losses.

Which Cities Stretch Dollars The Farthest?

18 October 2008 - 10:00am
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Texas cities top a ranking by Forbes of where your dollar goes the farthest. Affordable housing and promising job prospects made a big difference.

Stress City, U.S.A.

23 September 2008 - 9:00am
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By looking at city data and quality-of-life measures, Forbes has created a list of the most stressful cities in the U.S. Chicago, Detroit and New York rank the highest.

Best Cities for Singles

6 September 2008 - 8:00am
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Forbes keeps churning out the Top 10 Cities lists- this time looking at the best cities for single people.

Cities in a State of Rapid Decay

17 August 2008 - 12:00pm
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While the mortgage crisis has hit hard in California and other prosperous regions, the cities that are sliding fastest into decline are still in the Rust Belt, with disappearing populations and bleak job prospects.

Many Cities Still Struggling

11 August 2008 - 5:00am
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Forbes looks at the fastest dying American cities.

Moscow Tops List of World's Most Expensive Cities

25 July 2008 - 11:00am
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Moscow tops an annual ranking of the world's most expensive cities. The survey examines housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment for corporations and government agencies determining living costs for expats.

America's Most Fuel-Efficient Neighborhoods

4 July 2008 - 4:00am
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Forbes works with the Center for Neighborhood Technology to find the best neighborhoods to get around affordably.

What Makes A Neighborhood Historic?

1 July 2008 - 8:00am
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Older districts are often marked by high property values and traditional architecture, but it's not just aesthetics and history that define them. Some historic neighborhoods have gone through vast changes, while others don't appear "historic" at all.

The Best Cities For Enjoying The Outdoors

13 May 2008 - 10:00am
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Plenty of quality parks -- along with good weather to enjoy them -- gives these cities the edge when it comes to outdoor enjoyment. San Francisco, which spends the most per capita on parks, ranks first.

Tycoon Plans Multi-Billion Dollar Home

4 May 2008 - 6:00am
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Nita and Mukesh Ambani are planning a $2 billion, 440,000 square foot, 27-story home for their family in Mumbai -- designed by architecture firms Perkins + Will and Hirsch Bedner Associates.

The Coming Shift In Commuting Patterns?

20 April 2008 - 8:00am
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With boomers set to retire, and more small and home-based business cropping up, its likely more and more people will be skipping the morning and afternoon rush hours. But how will such a change impact our traffic patterns?

The Biggest Parking Lots In The World

11 April 2008 - 12:00pm
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A rundown of the largest parking structures on the planet -- complete with photos and plans for a new 40,000 car structure in Dubai that is slated to take the crown when completed.

The Dirty 25

14 March 2008 - 10:00am
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Forbes looks at the world's 25 most polluted cities, and concludes that governments and industries need to realize how cost-effective pollution remediation is.

The Most Miserable Cities in the U.S.

1 February 2008 - 1:00pm
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Forbes has released its list of the most miserable cities in America. Detroit is at the top.

100 Best Cities For Jobs

31 January 2008 - 8:00am
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Salt Lake City, Utah, has been ranked as the best city for jobs in 2008 by Forbes magazine.

Forcelosure Hot Spots

30 January 2008 - 12:00pm
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This article from Forbes examines foreclosure data to map out the cities that have been hit hardest by the subprime mortgage bust.

Friday Funny: Most Lustful US Cities?

28 December 2007 - 2:00pm
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Forbes has published its ranking of the America's 10 Most Lustful Cities. If you're looking for love, start in San Antonio or Cincinnati.

More Land Freed Up For Development Around Mumbai

2 December 2007 - 11:00am
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In response to sharply rising real estate prices around Mumbai, the Maharashtra state government has eased restrictions on land ownership and development, creating more supply to meet the growing demand.

The Most Expensive Homes Of 2007

1 December 2007 - 7:00am
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While the country overall is experiencing a housing slowdown, it hasn't stopped the extremely wealthy from plopping down record setting sums for prime real estate.
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