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May 15, 2008
Rain hurts Myanmar relief efforts
Getting food to Myanmar has been a huge logistical problem for the Red Cross, and rainfall from an approaching storm threatens to make conditions worse. Lisa Chow reports what's being done to help.
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May 15, 2008
The U.K. is OK in L.A.
English-based stores in Los Angeles will celebrate their contribution to California's economy with a "Britwalk." But what makes these businesses specifically British? Cash Peters looked to his countrymen to find out.
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May 15, 2008
Dupont invests in cellulosic ethanol
The U.S. chemicals giant announced a $140 million joint venture with a Danish company to produce ethanol from non-food sources. It could be a valuable fuel source, but don't expect corn prices to drop just yet. Sam Eaton reports for the Sustainability Desk.
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May 15, 2008
Frum: Rich getting squeezed, too
Even rich folks are feeling the economic slowdown — there's foreclosures in the tony Hamptons, too. Commentator David Frum says the asset boom early this decade benefited a relative few, but the bust could hurt us all.
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May 14, 2008
Food prices up, but inflation’s eased
April's Consumer Price Index rose less than the month before, defying expectations. Food price increases were balanced off by car costs. Housing prices are down from a year ago. Alisa Roth reports.
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May 14, 2008
Housing bill’s help falls short
The Congressional Budget Office predicts the housing bill Congress is drafting will help only a small portion of homeowners heading to mortgage default. Commentator Richard Reich explains why Congress must broaden that bill.
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May 14, 2008
The terrible train rides of Mumbai
You think your commute is tough? Trying taking the train in Mumbai, India. Mehul Srivastava takes us along on the overcrowded and dangerous ride.
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May 14, 2008
Microlending needs bigger ideas
One of the most significant innovations for developing countries has been microfinance, giving small loans to poor entrepreneurs. Commentator and economist Dean Karlan says microlending is a valuable tool, but it needs more creativity to keep growing.
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May 13, 2008
Buchholz: When boomers retire
Many baby boomers are expected to keep working past retirement age, but those who do retire will be looking for a steady income. Commentator Todd Buchholz advises heading off one of their choices.
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May 13, 2008
Europe may allow U.S. chicken imports
Europe has had a ban on U.S. poultry imports for 11 years, but the ban could soon be lifted. Americans wash the birds with chlorine to keep the product bug-free. Stephen Beard reports on why that is no longer an issue.
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