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...Eric Bana-Rachel McAdams love story is nearing $50 million. In its opening weekend, Taking Woodstock - Ang Lee's tale of peace, love and outrageous Jewish stereotypes - took in a wan $3.7 million. That wouldn't be too big a disappointment for a low-budget film, but Woodstock cost a mediumish $30 million - the same as District...
...battery. Lishen manufactures the $12,000 battery as part of its pioneering joint-venture deal to build and sell an electric car in the U.S. and, eventually, China. The idea is simple - Lishen, one of the biggest battery manufacturers in the world, provides hardware manufacturing at a reduced cost, while its American partner provides the sales smarts and high-tech expertise. "It's a product of Sino-U.S. cooperation," says Liang. "[Coda] did market research and provided funding, and we were in charge of the power system." It's the sort of globalized relationship that has worked for countless...
...polluted air. At the same time, Chinese battery companies like Lishen and Shenzhen-based BYD are looking to leverage their technology and leap into electric cars. Foreign automakers may have a century-long head start on conventional cars, but Chinese companies can compete on new electric technology today - on cost and on performance. "When it comes to electric and hybrid cars, China is challenging the automotive industries in the Western industrial countries," writes Wolfgang Bernhart, a consultant with Roland Berger who estimates that electrics and plug-ins could account for more than half the auto market in China...
...past and future clients. McArdle said that she and Price are working on an outreach campaign for CEP both in traditional Boston neighborhoods as well as areas like Cambridge and Somerville.McArdle said that despite the potential benefits of relocating the four clinics—a “cost-neutral” move—ultimately the reorganization was prompted by the budget cutting process. These decisions were made now because the Law School had to take a broad look at its clinical programs, she said. But some believe that even if students find it easier to participate in clinical...
...condoms out in district warehouses and expect something to happen," says Mike Strong, coordinator for the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Uganda. "Since we try to be an evidence-based operation, we're waiting to see any evidence that this is a cost-effective method of protecting women against unwanted pregnancy and HIV transmission...