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As U.S. pot laws evolve, some Mexicans question their policy
Jennifer Collins Nov 27, 2012
Recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state have some Mexicans calling on their government to reconsider its drug policies.
States can 'legalize it', but can someone sell it?
Jeff Horwich Nov 9, 2012
On Tuesday voters in Colorado and Washington approved legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Creating the next Silicon Valley in Chicago
Amy Scott Oct 26, 2012
The Windy City tries to lure tech entrepreneurs to create a new startup ecosystem.
Social enterprises use morality to attract investors
Alex Goldmark Oct 8, 2012
Social enterprises increasingly use morality and fair trading claims to attract investors rather than customers. Runa Tea is one.
Court rules against Lehman Brothers in Australia
Stuart Cohen Sep 24, 2012
It's been four years since the investment bank Lehman Brothers went under, and a federal court in Australia has just found the bank liable for damages in a class action lawsuit over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.
To a football fan with financial savvy
Tess Vigeland Sep 14, 2012
One football fan in Ann Arbor, Michigan finds a way to pay for his renovation with upscale tailgating.
German courts OK Europe rescue fund
Stephen Beard Sep 12, 2012
Germany's top court has given the green light to Europe's new rescue fund. The court rejected claims that the fund was illegal under German law.
In Turkey, Syrian refugees use their skills
Reese Erlich Aug 21, 2012
Some 70,000 refugees have fled the fighting in Syria and crossed over into Turkey. Even in the refugee camps, some are showing entrepreneurial flair.
Establishing a life post-Katrina
Kate Archer Kent Aug 17, 2012
A fisherman's son escapes Vietnam to New Orleans, only have to have to escape again.
Baby Boomers will drive this economy
Judy Muller Aug 17, 2012
As Baby Boomers age, younger generations are fearing the day they'll be shouldering the burden to pay for Boomers' Social Security benefits. But one senior says Baby Boomers will help boost the economy, not drain it.
