09/15/06
Marketplace AM for September 15, 2006
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Job shortage in Egypt
Most people think a college education is the ticket for a good, well-paying job. But college grads in Egypt are finding that's not always true. Nancy Farghalli reports.
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Living next door to a work of art
You might think having a Frank Lloyd Wright in your neighborhood would be a good thing. But one Los Angeles community is finding there's a downside to historic architecture. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Ford puts job cuts into overdrive
Ford Motor Company's Way Forward restructuring plan is hitting the gas pedal with jobs cuts, buyouts and plant closures that will happen faster and slice deeper than anticipated. Janet Babin reports.
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Zune to challenge iPod
Microsoft's long-awaited competitor to Apple's iPod is expected on store shelves in time for the holiday shopping season. Janet Babin looks at whether it has a fighting chance.
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WHO recommends DDT
The World Health Organization today is expected to tap banned pesticide DDT as an important tool in the fight against malaria. But as Nancy Marshall Genzer reports, some African farmers are worried.
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New meaning to marry for money in India
India's government has proposed to give $1,100 to people who marry members of lower castes. The plan aims to weaken the country's caste system, but critics say the payouts won't work. Miranda Kennedy reports.
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Campaign spending hits record highs
TV might be losing commercial ads to the Internet but political ads are a different story. Lisa Napoli explains.
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Job Files: Pool pro
Rack 'em up. This week's installment of the Job Files visits professional pool player Jennifer Barretta.
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