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Brazil delivers on hunger promise
Cecilia Vaisman Apr 5, 2012
The government made food a human right. Then it found that ending hunger takes a lot more than a declaration.
How Cuties marketed Mandarin oranges from fruit to brand
Kai Ryssdal Apr 2, 2012
Smithsonian.com blogger Sarah Rich talks about how those little, seedless Mandarin oranges became a ubiquitous brand.
Would you spend $15 for a burger?
Jennifer Collins Mar 22, 2012
A Los Angeles high-end burger chain is looking to expand east.
Consuming white rice linked to risk of diabetes
David Brancaccio Mar 22, 2012
Publishing in the British Medical Journal, researchers looked at four studies covering 350,000 people in Asia and the West.
Thoughts on becoming a CFP
Chris Farrell Mar 16, 2012
I am a mother of five, wife to one and hold a job as a sales and marketing executive. At this time, I see it necessary to switch to a position that allows me to work more from home, without too much travel, and to build a business that I can grow into my golden years. I have started taking classes to become a Certified Financial Planner. I really want to do this, but I'm concerned my vision for being a CFP might not be viable. I would like to be fee-only and help middle-income people make sound decisions for their financial future. I have spoken with another CFP, and he has told me the focus for the industry is on high-net-worth people, which is not a path that I wish to pursue. Any advice or thoughts is most appreciated. Sarah, Rock Hall, MD
McDonald's woos cash-strapped customers
Sally Herships Mar 8, 2012
McDonald's hopes to boost sales by expanding its options for value-conscious customers, including a new "Extra Value Menu."
Manufacturing jobs up in Ohio
Brian Bull Mar 1, 2012
Most of the growth comes from an unexpected source. Politicians jockey to take credit.
The future of food in a warming world
Jon Miller Feb 27, 2012
Bangladesh, once a poster child for the food crisis, has made dramatic progress. But will our changing climate sweep away the gains?
NASA in the market for some good eaters
Adriene Hill Feb 22, 2012
The agency wants to figure out how it would feed astronauts on any future mission to Mars, so it needs people to try to cook and eat astronaut food for four long months.
Ben and Jerry's now offering Greek yogurt
Kai Ryssdal Feb 22, 2012
The ice cream company jumps in on the Greek yogurt craze.
