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Why Syria's Internet was ripe for a shutdown
Kai Ryssdal May 8, 2013
After 19 hours in the dark, Syria is back online. Why it's not that hard to shut down the Internet there, but nearly impossible in the U.S.
China's urban refugees: Leaving pollution, city life behind
Rob Schmitz Mar 29, 2013
In the midst of a national urbanization campaign, more and more young urban professionals in China are quitting their jobs and starting over in the pollution and stress-free environment of rural mountainous Western China.
Don't have a visa to work here? I have some office space to rent you in the ocean
Kai Ryssdal Mar 14, 2013
A new tech venture wants to reel entrepreneurs in as close to Silicon Valley as possible without the need for a visa. The lure is a crusie ship 12 nautical miles off the shore of Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Turkish firm moves to trademark Idaho's state name
Jessica Robinson Feb 18, 2013
It may sound like a Thanksgiving dinner food fight, but it's actually a serious battle over knock-offs. Potato-proud Idaho is fighting against Turkey, the country.
View from a small business in a recovering economy
Mitchell Hartman Feb 5, 2013
Boise burger-and-Idaho-fries entrepreneur expands his business as joblessness contracts.
The business of selling pot...legally
Mitchell Hartman Dec 27, 2012
The growing use of medical marijuana and the legalization of recreational use in two states have created more opportunities for pot entrepreneurs.
The economic impact of Syrian refugees
Jeremy Hobson Dec 11, 2012
The United Nations said today that more than half a million Syrians have fled to other countries in the region, as the revolution against the Syrian government rages back at home.
How the drought may dampen holiday dinner
Sally Herships Nov 23, 2012
The drought has already affected livestock feed prices. Holiday dinner shopping list prices may be next.
Turkeys cost a little more this Thanksgiving
Shannon Mullen Nov 22, 2012
This summer's drought meant higher corn prices, and turkeys eat a lot of corn. So restaurants -- and you -- will pay more this Thanksgiving.
Turkey giveaway programs say donations are down
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 26, 2012
One agency fills the turkey donation gap with free chickens instead.
