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Cities and Oil Prices: The Winners and The Losers

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Aug 6, 2008

For most places, it’s hard to tell what the long-term effect of the high cost of energy might be. But there are some fairly safe bets.  Read story

Paradise the Hard Way

By Leigh Buchanan |  May 1, 2008

What does it really take to build an island resort, a dream come true in the tropics, a place where work and fun and family all blend seamlessly? HintRead story

Responding To The Forces Of The Flea Market

By John F. Persinos |  Jun 1, 1984

Eli More has found a way to take the used-car salesman out of the used-car lot by opening an automotive flea market in Houston. He rents 12 acres of...  Read story

The Isosceles Of Texas Is Upon Us

By Joseph P. Kahn |  Oct 1, 1983

The country's hottest new growth belt is called the Texas Triangle, and Austin is the smart little city at its center.  Read story

Kicking Perrier In The Derriere

By John Sharkey |  Sep 1, 1981

A genius for free publicity got Rick Scoville's Artesia Waters off and running without spending a nickel for advertising.  Read story

Out To Launch

Jan 1, 1983

Look for another civilian shot at space sometime this summer. Arc Technologies of Redwood City, Calif., will try to launch a small sounding rocket capable...  Read story

Minimizing Owner Dilution

By Bruce G. Posner |  Sep 1, 1992

Raising capital without forfeiting more equity than is necessary.  Read story

The Wrong Stuff

By Tom Richman |  Jul 1, 1982

When space buff Gary Hudson dared to go where no businessman had gone before, the results were a real blast.  Read story

Risky Business

By Robert A. Mamis |  Mar 1, 1990

A venture capitalist discusses marketplace trends and the venture capital business.  Read story

The Great Texas Water War

By Curtis Hartman |  Mar 1, 1986

Rick Scoville started out to "kick Perrier in the derrier," but he forgot to cover his own.  Read story

Gary Heavin Is On a Mission From God

By Alison Stein Wellner |  Oct 1, 2006

His goal: To single-handedly save the world's women from obesity. With Curves, he seems to be pulling it off. And he's built a billion-dollar business along ...  Read story

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