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Apr 22, 2010
A career in staying ahead of the casinos
Author Josh Axelrad talks with Kai Ryssdal about his book "Repeat Until Rich," how he ended up as a professional blackjack player, and how card counting works.
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Apr 22, 2010
Farmers differ on climate change path
The climate change debate has stirred up Midwest farmers over how to move to a carbon-free economy. Jay Field reports.
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Apr 22, 2010
Some industries cheer derivatives vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to bank banks from trading in derivatives. Bank lobbyists may not be pleased with the decision, but the vote recognizes that derivatives do have some legitimate uses. Brett Neely reports.
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Apr 21, 2010
Russia ‘Clunkers’ program clears rubble
Russia's version of a "Cash for Clunkers" program has the intended benefit of boosting the country's slumping car sales. But it also has the potential long-term effect of producing an organized junk yard culture. Peter van Dyk reports.
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Apr 21, 2010
Examples: Complicated words clarified
You only need to open your mail to see how complicated businesses can word documents. Here are some examples of complicated language simplified, and add your own.
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Apr 21, 2010
Gizmodo gets its hands on new iPhone
Jason Chen, editor of technology website Gizmodo.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about how the new ended iPhone up in his hands months before its release and what's so special about it.
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Apr 21, 2010
The climate for foreign biz in China
Asia correspondent Scott Tong talks with Kai Ryssdal about whether the mood for foreign businesses is getting a little tense in China, and how much longer it can go on being factory to the world.
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Apr 21, 2010
A push to reduce salt content in food
The Institute of Medicine has recommended that the FDA force a gradual cutback in how much salt is allowed to be processed in foods. Dr. Benjamin Jones, a flavor chemist at David Michael & Co., talks with Kai Ryssdal about how that might affect the taste in your favorite foods.
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Apr 21, 2010
Businesses differ on derivative reform
Derivatives contracts were first used by farmers as a way to sell their crops in advance. Derivatives trading has gotten much more complex since then — as has the plan to regulate them. Brett Neely reports.
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Apr 20, 2010
Big money sways small Arizona town
The town of Tusuyan, Ariz. only has about 500 people, but Italian developers spent over $300,000 to influence a local election. The real reason: the town is situated a mile from the Grand Canyon. Claudine LoMonaco reports.
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