Jeffrey Goodman
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New Technology Breathes Life Into Concrete
The drab construction material has a bright future, literally. An exhibit in Washington highlights the next wave in walls: translucent concrete.
LA Mayor To Preserve 320,000 Acres As Scenic Wilderness
Despite locals' doubts, Mayor Hahn has given a go-ahead to a development ban for the former California Water War battleground.
Consumers Torn By Wal-Mart Practices, Prices
In what Al Norman calls 'the Wal-Mart Paradox,' many shoppers hate no company more, but can't resist "Everyday Low Prices."
Bangkok Tries Congestion Pricing
While Thailand's Traffic Office plans to charge drivers for using center-city roads, high-speed railways will shuttle commuters around the city of 10 million.
Americans Change Driving Habits, Keep Cars
A new Associated Press poll finds that while two-thirds altered their routes or allowed more time for a commute, only one in twenty took mass transit.