07/06/11
Marketplace for July 6, 2011
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Marketplace for July 6, 2011
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Designer nail polishes bring color back into fashion
Nail polishes are coming back into fashion as an inexpensive and fun luxury accessory.
2
Police knock Alabama's new immigration law
Law enforcement in the Cotton State says it doesn't have the resources to implement measures to root out illegal immigrants.
1
South Korea to host Winter Olympics
Host cities hope the games will boost their reputation, if not economies, but there are risks.
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The hidden costs -- and benefits -- of clean air
On the eve of new EPA regulations, a hard look at who wins and loses from clean air.
0
Obama's Twittering shows promise of social media
President Obama's Twitter Town Hall highlights how social media sites have evolved into news providers, communication networks and more. But many social media companies still don't have a solid business model.
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Letters: Drugs in sports, the Consumer Price Index
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: considering drugs in sports, Dominique Strass-Kahn's sexual assault case, and consumer buying habits.
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Britain launches inquiry into phone hacking
Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate News International is under pressure after its tabloid newspaper, the <em>News of the World</em>, engaged in phone hacking.
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In Gaza, real estate is at a premium
Despite continuing political uncertainty, Gaza's economy has improved and real estate prices are buoyant.
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