Marketplace AM for November 24, 2006

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Black Friday frenzy

Nov 24, 2006
Retail analyst Richard Hastings of Smyth-Bernard Sands gives his thoughts on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season from one of North Carolina's biggest malls.
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Bad move SWIFT

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Stephen Beard
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Nov 24, 2006
The European Union's data protection panel says SWIFT broke privacy laws by handing over bank transfer records to the U.S. government. Stephen Beard reports.
Posted In: Canada, Crime
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Dude, you're getting a deal!

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Stacey Vanek Smith
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Nov 24, 2006
Computer vendors are slashing prices and offering other incentives to attract consumers. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why computer retailers are worried about slow holiday sales.
Posted In: Science
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Mixed bag for high-end bling

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Ashley Milne-Tyte
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Nov 24, 2006
Revenue for luxury retailers this holiday season could depend on which segment of wealthy Americans they're targeting. Ashley Milne-Tyte explains.
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Runoff election in Ecuador

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Dan Grech
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Nov 24, 2006
The presidential race in Ecuador has come down to a radical leftist and a banana billionaire. As Ecuadorians prepare to head to the polls Sunday, Dan Grech has this preview.
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Sweet sounds of comercio

Nov 24, 2006
Jordana Gustafson introduces us to the unique sounds of commerce in the city of Puebla, Mexico.
Posted In: Mexico
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Salute to the <i>Old</i>est carmarker

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Stacey Vanek Smith
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Nov 24, 2006
Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the days of the first gas-powered "horseless motor carriage."
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Job Files: Cranberry farmer

Nov 24, 2006
Today we go to New England where cranberry farmers flood bogs to harvest the berries.
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A permanent home for the Olympics?

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Scott Jagow
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Nov 24, 2006
Scott Jagow asks business of sports commentator Diana Nyad why San Francisco dropped out of the race for the 2016 Olympics, and why there's a push to base the games permanently in Athens.
Posted In: Sports

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