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| Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST Guilt-free luxury |
| Want the look and feel of a Bentley without the high price tag? Three large, five-seater sedans that convey a sense of stateliness for less than $25,000 are the Ford Five Hundred; the Chrysler 300; and the brand-new Dodge Charger, resurrected after an almost three-decade absence. Perfect com-pany cars, all three sedans are not only affordable–they're also roomy, contemporary and performance-oriented. |
| Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:00:00 EST What inflation? |
| Wall Street bulls who've been arguing that inflation, while on the rise, isn't bleeding into the broader economy were right. |
| Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:00:00 EST Battling eminent domain |
| In this week's issue of U.S.News & World Report , I write about how small businesses can deal with attempts by local governments to exercise powers of eminent domain, which have been enhanced by a recent Supreme Court's decision. Truth is, when governments try to seize private property, business owners don't have many options other than to sue the city or squeal to the media and raise public awareness. But those options can be effective. Late last month, a San Diego jury awarded $7.7 million to cigar-store owner Ahmed Mesdaq, who was forced to move after the city used its eminent domain powers to take his property. Although the city offered Mesdaq $3 million before the trial, the jury found that the offer took into account only the value of the property–not the value of the business due to its location and reputation. |
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| Met chief calls for policing debate |
| Britain's most senior police chief calls for a wide-ranging debate on the kind of force the country needs after the London bombings in July. |
| Troops may leave Iraq in May |
| The government is aiming to begin a phased withdrawal of troops from Iraq as early as the middle of next year. |
| Lost in the crowd |
| Cold, badly paid, and holding a big sign. Who are London's 'board guys'? John Harris takes to the streets. |
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