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Dec 5, 2007
Gauging OPEC’s oil pressure
OPEC ministers met today to consider pumping more oil to relieve high gas prices. Doug Krizner talks to Robin Pagnamenta of The Times of London about whether the weak U.S. dollar has been a major deciding factor.
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Dec 5, 2007
Middle class is out of ways to cope
New polls suggest the biggest issue for voters is the economy. Commentator Robert Reich points to the middle class, and the fact that it's run out of ways to cope with its financial troubles.
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Dec 5, 2007
Study puts cities’ best feet forward
If you live in Washington, D.C.; Boston or San Francisco, you're in the top three walkable urban areas of the country, according to ranking from The Brookings Institution published today. And as the report's author Chris Leininger tells Kai Ryssdal, consumers want to walk — even in L.A.
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Dec 4, 2007
Airbus flying away from Europe
Attracted by the weak dollar, Airbus is considering opening up a new factory in Alabama. Doug Krizner talks to David Gow from The Guardian in London about the wake-up call to Europe's manufacturing industry.
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Dec 4, 2007
A good night’s rest is all in your head
To The Benjamin Hotel, a state-of-the-art pillow is crucial to getting a deep, fulfilling rest. Jaime Bedrin talks to a sleep concierge there and explores her options, which include a pillow filled with buckwheat hulls.
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Dec 4, 2007
Divided Belgium is of 2 minds on split
Leaders of the Dutch- and French-speaking populations have called off negotiations to form a new government — six months after national elections. Much of their disagreement is over economic issues. John Laurenson reports.
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Dec 4, 2007
Set goals for the ‘bottom billion’ to rise
Many of the world's poorest nations are sitting on commodities which are now hugely valuable on global markets. Commentator Paul Collier says it's a moment they can't afford to squander.
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Dec 4, 2007
He’s driven to make a difference
Robert Chambers could have easily retired after leaving car sales and owning several businesses. Instead, he has channeled his energy into helping low-income car buyers make smart purchases that will help them on the road to prosperity. Steve Tripoli reports.
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Dec 3, 2007
Merger makes big gaming winner
French media conglomerate Vivendi and Guitar Hero maker Activision are joining forces to create Activision Blizzard, the world's largest independent video game company. Megan Williams has more on the deal.
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Dec 3, 2007
Nasdaq’s big step in China
A few years after NASDAQ's rocky start with an office in Shanghai, Chinese regulators are allowing the market to set up shop in Beijing. Bill Marcus reports this will help Nasdaq go farther with Chinese companies.
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