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A mother of a martini

| Aug 15, 2005
In this edition of the Loh Down, Sandra Tsing Loh is looking for mileage out of motherhood in her a marketing alliance with a vodka maker.

No Eden for Gardenburger

| Aug 15, 2005
Some times it's tough to be the smart kid with the new idea — take the one-time stock market darling Gardenburger. The company said today it sold $12 million in vegetarian goods last quarter. That's a far cry from the almost $100 million it cleared annually in the mid '90s. Ethan Lindsey reports.

What goes around doesn't always come around

| Aug 15, 2005
When it comes to helping co-workers at the office, it's not guaranteed that your good deeds are appreciated. Columbia Professor Frank Flynn talks to Cheryl Glaser about whose help gets noticed.

Community venture investing

| Aug 15, 2005
A growing number of companies are taking care of their workers, paying attention to the environment, and managing to turn a profit, all at the same time — with the help of a little venture capital. Lorne Matalon reports.

Teachers have it easy?

| Aug 15, 2005
In a new book, a group of authors looks at the many sacrifices teachers make ... and why they can never seem to get more money in their paychecks. Co-author Daniel Moulthrop talks to Scott Jagow.

Look Ahead for August 12, 2005

| Aug 13, 2005
Learn last minute travel tips for last minute delays from Christopher Elliot, the ombudsman at National Geographic Traveler.

The "Buzzword": Golden Handshake

| Aug 13, 2005
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, <i>Marketplace Money</i> brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance - " Golden Handshake." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
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"Day in the Work Life": Rowing Coach

| Aug 13, 2005
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we test the waters with a collegiate rowing coach.
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Mailbag for August 12, 2005

| Aug 13, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on rolling over a 403B, investing in the Chinese currency, and starting a small business.
Posted In: Investing, Jobs

The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: The Unhappiest Place on Earth

| Aug 13, 2005
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the" Straight Story." This week, Chris slams the brakes on two giant corporate roller coasters.

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