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...like metal fenders and side covers, rather than the plastic found on comparable bikes. "A lot of our competitors think there's only one way to get through this economy - to go down the price ladder," observes Richer. "But we refuse to play by that book. We have no interest in hurting the long-term value of our brand or our bikes." (See pictures of Evel Knievel, motorcycle stuntman...
...true, but the plan could be quickly flanked by rising unemployment and the realization by people who can stay in their homes with federal help that they will never have the equity to pay down their principle. The government will have pushed them into the equivalent of "interest only" loans...
...Diversity? Of course, there is much more to Traoré’s music than this simple reduction. With her accessible melodies and infectious personality, Traoré certainly has an appeal for those under 40. College students take note or else African music will remain just another stereotyped interest waiting to be put on “Stuff White People Like...
...solution - no popular one anyway. So the President names a czar. After a day or two of stern talk about crashing through bureaucratic walls and knocking pointy heads together, the czar gradually settles into lonely isolation in the Executive Office building, venturing out to give speeches at interest-group luncheons and perhaps shake hands with the President at a White House Christmas party. (See who's who in Obama's White House...
Real change won't come easy. Two major players in restructuring the industry - major bondholders and the United Auto Workers (UAW) - have thus far shown little interest in renegotiating their agreements. Union locals in Michigan and New York have rejected proposals for contract concessions, and UAW chief Ron Gettelfinger has sensed the mood of his membership. He's not buying the claim that union costs are sinking the industry. Other labor leaders are watching Obama's reaction to the UAW to see whether the new President will stick up for his union friends. Meanwhile, business continues to tumble. Forecasters predict...