Jan 27, 2011

Marketplace for Thursday, January 27, 2011

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The New Egypt

Egyptian youths face dismal economic future

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 27, 2011

Demonstrations continue in Egypt over President Mubarak's government. One major issue driving the unrest: The lack of jobs.

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From trash to energy

by Eve Troeh

Jan 27, 2011

Throwing trash into a pit is as good as throwing money into a pit. One landfill manager in Los Angeles tells us how to convert that trash into cash.

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Slideshow: CEOs in the $1 salary club

by Jaclyn Giovis

Jan 27, 2011

Not all CEOs earn a handsome salary. Some corporate leaders have worked for a lot less --- a whopping $1. It's a noble gesture, but most CEOs in the $1 salary club are really earning millions when you consider their stock holdings, bonuses, and other compensation. See a slideshow of CEOs who are members of this elite club.

Macy's, P&G go social (media) in ad campaign

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jan 27, 2011

Macy's, fabric softener Downy and sleepwalking comedian Mike Birbiglia team up for an unusual ad campaign in a store window.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia in a Macy's window.

Stacey Vanek Smith/Marketplace

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NFL commissioner to take dollar salary if player talks fail

by Steve Henn

Jan 27, 2011

The NFL's head honcho Roger Goodell vows to reduce salary from $10 million to $1 if current player negotiations end in a work stoppage. The commissioner's move is the latest instance of a top executive offering to take a dollar salary in the face of adversity. That got us wondering: How did this whole ritual get started?