Cutting the cord Nov 13, 2009
Mr Parker knows more than most about comparative costs thanks to his job at the price comparison website MoneySupermarket. com. (BBC News -- UK)
Tech awarded $1.07M for mine water project Nov 1, 2009
The natural-gas-fired steam system presently installed will be redundant to the geothermal system, so that direct comparisons can be made on comparative costs of the systems, the release said. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hidden costs lurk in approving the JTED program in SCVUSD 35 Nov 1, 2009
We talked about comparative costs to benefits. I was given as a comparison a high-quality math class that can be delivered at a cost of 25 per student. (Nogales International, AZ)
Medicare Savings: Is the Answer in Mexico? Oct 23, 2009
The same study presented information on comparative costs for common procedures: a hip replacement costs between $43,000 and $63,000 in the U.S., compared to $12,000 in Mexico, according to Texas-based hospital chain Christus Muguerza, which also operates in Mexico; a coronary bypass in Mexico costs an average of $21,000 compared to $149,000 in the U.S. Citing statistics from the U.S. census and State Department, Crist estimates approximately 200,000 of the 1 million U.S. citizens living south... (Time.com)
University in search of firm to design SEC Oct 13, 2009
"The University will begin gathering comparative costs during its benchmarking phase, but cost estimates specific to this building will not be developed until the next phase of the design process when more details about the building are known," she said. Initial estimates put the total cost around $300 million, which would make the project the most expensive in University history. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
CBO: Malpractice bill would save $54B Oct 10, 2009
Comparative costs in Texas and California have not shrunk in the wake of magical tort reform. Consumer costs are the same. (TheHill.com)
We Are Not All Keynesians Yet Oct 6, 2009
But there are at least two questions that should be resolved before jumping from the awesome estimates of the U.S. federal debt to the case for an American VAT. First, what are the comparative costs of alternative means to reduce the burden of the federal debt other than an increase in taxes of any kind. Possible measures include the deferring of the age for full retirement benefits, changing the nature of the benefits that would be acceptable to the current voting population, and adopting... (The American Conservative)
Eyesore or opportunity? A look at 7 projects that have stalled Jun 29, 2009
Rider is often hired to estimate the comparative costs of reconfiguring a busted project. Some major criteria include the structural integrity of a development, current market conditions, availability of construction materials, pending liens or lawsuits, and the cost of hiring a new development and construction team. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Michelin agrees to settlement over US tire ads May 15, 2009
The attorneys general alleged that the claims of savings were based solely on fuel costs, not on the comparative costs of competing tires, and that the ads didn't mention that consumers may save more money by buying a cheaper tire. The investigation did not question the safety or quality of Michelin tires. (Concord Monitor)
FORUM: Library at arts center idea flawed Mar 25, 2009
Since the relocation proposal would require a considerable amount of additional space to be constructed, the central question becomes: What are the comparative costs between building a new library on the city-owned block where the present one sits, and retrofitting and building onto an existing incompatible structure at the arts center. New construction will be required under both options, so what are the real ---- not just hoped for ---- cost savings, if any. (North County Times)
