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Jan 24, 2009
Do-it-yourself disasters
People will try just about anything to save a buck. But as Sally Herships reports, sometimes the best way to save money — and avert disaster — is to call the professionals to begin with.
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Jan 24, 2009
Day in the Work Life: Web series host
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we log on with Kim Waldauer, host of the web series "Cube News 1."
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Jan 24, 2009
President Obama flexes his tech muscle
President Obama is showing some tech savvy. He plans to post weekly video addresses on YouTube, and is creating a new chief technology officer position in his cabinet. Kai Ryssdal speaks with CNET.com's Declan McCullough about the technology officer.
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Jan 24, 2009
Bar mitvahs less outlandish in recession
Before the recession, many bar mitzvahs were outlandishly extravagant with families spending lavishly on parties after the religious ceremony. But the economic downturn is bringing these parties back down to earth. Rebecca Sheir reports.
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Jan 24, 2009
Weekly Wrap: All about Obama
Even with all the bad news about the economy, the main focus of the week was on President Barack Obama. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher and The New York Times's David Leonhardt about how the president is addressing the economy and his stimulus package.
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Jan 23, 2009
Movie studios play it safe in recession
A lot of money goes into making movies, and you have to keep your shareholders happy. Steve Chiotakis talks to Variety's Michael Speier about films that are safe bets for profits and also touches on the 2009 Oscar nominations.
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Jan 23, 2009
Corporate defaults on the rise
The number of companies filing for bankruptcy is expected to rise. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Standard & Poor's Diane Vazza about why so many companies are having trouble staying afloat and what it means for the economy.
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Jan 23, 2009
Stimulus could energize green firms
Congress is considering a stimulus plan that will set aside $25 billion for energy efficiency projects. That money could go a long way to helping firms that have been quietly pushing energy efficiency for years. Deborah Wong reports.
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Jan 23, 2009
Fixing our schools in a weak economy
High on President Obama's agenda is reforming our nation's schools. Kai Ryssdal speaks with author Susan Eaton about the problems with our schools and what can be done to fix them in our economic state.
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Jan 23, 2009
The ripple effect of layoffs
Company layoffs keep piling up. With so many people out of work, it can have a huge ripple effect. Sadie Babits has the story of one man who is dealing with the effects of unemployment in Portland, Ore.
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