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Alternative lenders gain traction as banks squeeze customers

October 18, 2011

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Banks charging fees for services once free.

From credit unions to online and pawn lenders, alternative finance firms are gaining traction as banks turn off the tap for easy cash and start charging fees for services that customers have had for free.

 

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Board Game CLUE Could Help Scientists Improve Remote Sensing

January 27, 2009

Board Game CLUE Could Help Scientists Improve Remote Sensing 

Board Game CLUE 

A newly developed mathematical model that figures out the best strategy to win the popular board game CLUE© could some day help robot mine sweepers navigate strange surroundings to find hidden explosives.

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