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Playlist: Libya is no Iraq, Hulu is up for sale today

Mary Dooe Aug 24, 2011

Posted by Mary Dooe

For Marketplace Morning Report, Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Comparisons are being made between the economic and political recovery in Iraq and the fast approaching recovery in Libya as rebel forces take control of most of the country. But transitional governments face different hurdles in different places. U.S. home mortgage applications for purchases fell to a nearly 15-year low last week but luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers says it’s earnings jumped last quarter. Hulu goes on sale today and bids from the likes of Google and Amazonseem likely. Kim Jong-Il visits Russiaby train, and [Sprint customers might get their hands on the new iPhone this fall.

Here are the songs we played:

  • Good for Great – Matt and KimBuy
  • The Heinrich Maneuver – InterpolBuy
  • How in the World – Family Force FiveBuy
  • Super Triangle – The Go! TeamBuy
  • Go with You – Toro y Moi Buy

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