Rico Gagliano

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Jan 22, 2018
Small talk: Pink lights, games with cats, Google ads
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: using pink lights to deter criminals, an interspecies iPad game you can play with your cat, Google replacing ringtones with ads.
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Jul 11, 2014
The explosive birth of the bikini
How war rations and atomic testing brought about the world's skimpiest suit.
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Nov 2, 2010
Medicinal food goes to pot
Californians will vote on a ballot initiative that would legalize all marijuana use, which could open up new business opportunities. The Golden State currently allows marijuana for medical use. Rico Gagliano talks with one woman who's carved a special place for herself in the weed economy.
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Aug 13, 2010
Taking time off for ‘crisis tourism’
Drug wars, worker strikes — The stuff you see on the TV news is not exactly what you want to see on your vacation. But even still, people were taking vacations to Mexico and Greece — at a significant discount.
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Jul 6, 2010
A history of in-flight food
Rico Gagliano gives a brief history of the rise — and fall — of airplane food.
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Jun 24, 2010
Rupee symbol a source of Indian pride
The Indian government unveiled its new symbol for the rupee, a graphic winning a contest that beat out five central competitors. View photos.
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May 20, 2010
A history of in-flight food
Rico Gagliano gives a brief history of the rise — and fall — of in-flight food, given Continental's recent announcement that it, too, will join the no-food-for-you club.
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Apr 27, 2010
Who’s rolling with the pot truck?
Two members of a medical marijuana collective were cited for selling put out of a motorhome. The couple says they'll fight the citation. The Marketplace Players know a few people who hope they win.
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Apr 17, 2010
What’s a YouTube phenomenon worth?
How do you make money off a hit YouTube video that's been viewed millions of times? Rico Gagliano finds out.
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Apr 15, 2010
Will China accept foreign aid for quake?
People worldwide want to donate to the relief effort in China after a 7.1 earthquake rocked the Qinghai province. But the Chinese government has a reputation for exerting tight control, so will they be open to international help? Rico Gagliano reports.
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