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Jan 26, 2011
U.S. Patent Office prepares to open first satellite branch
Patent officials hope to clear backlog of applications by opening satellite office in Detroit.
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Jan 26, 2011
Freakonomics: Bringing science into the kitchen
Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks to Kai Ryssdal about why he believes the future of food lies with those who are trying to bring the scientific method into the kitchen.
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Jan 26, 2011
President Obama calls for investment in economy
The State of Union address is President Obama's opportunity to focus on reviving the economy and creating jobs, but he faces constraints on spending.
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Jan 26, 2011
The challenges facing education
Kai Ryssdal talks to Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach for America, about her thoughts on what it will take to improve education for all in America.
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Jan 25, 2011
The Big Apple is the brunch capital of the U.S.
According to Crain's New York business, New York City is the brunch capital of the country. Alisa Roth explains.
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Jan 25, 2011
Meet NYC’s new chief digital officer
Rachel Sterne, the new chief digital officer of New York City, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what her role is and how she plans to make the Big Apple more digital savvy.
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Jan 25, 2011
Federal Reserve meetings gather international attention
The Federal Reserve begins two days of meeting tomorrow. These meetings could affect more than the U.S., as Paul Dales explains.
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Jan 24, 2011
Automakers will be asked to curb distracted driving
We all know using cell phones while driving is dangerous. The Department of Transportation is holding talks this week and may ask carmakers to help curb the urge to talk or text and drive. The Secretary of Transportation will ask the Big Three to join his initiative to stop distracted driving.
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Jan 24, 2011
Why U.S. corporations love Delaware
According to the State of Delaware's website there are more than 850,000 business entities that have their legal home in Delaware. Jeremy Hobson speaks with Charles Elson, head of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware about why U.S. corporations love Delaware.
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Jan 22, 2011
A career after retirement
Many have questions about how to prepare for retirement, but what do you do when you actually get there? Some are discovering that traveling and golf just aren't enough for the retired life.
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