Week of November 21st, 2005

Economists are gathering in New Dehli this weekend to discuss how India can expand its profile in the world economy, and how Indian businesses can influence government reforms. Miranda Kennedy reports.

This installment of the Job Files profiles country music songwriter John Stone.

The iconic coil that walks downstairs, alone or in pairs, turns 60 this year. Host Lisa Napoli talks to Ray Dallavecchia, president of the company that makes the Slinky, about its longevity.

Marketplace Money for November 25, 2005

Trade talks between the US and three Andean nations are on the ropes today after negotiations broke down during the week. As Dan Grech reports, one of the sticking points is drugs, both legal and illegal.

This week, Massachusetts residents have been bombarded with ways to lower their heating bills this winter. Monica Brady-Myerov has more.

China, India, Japan, and South Korea sit down with Russian officials today to press their case that more Russian oil should be directed their way. Miranda Kennedy reports.

These days, there's a hotline for almost everything… even cooking a turkey. Meet Nancy Clingman, director of the Butterball Turkey Talkline.

Verizon Wireless has sued a Florida company, alleging it sent text-message spam to 98,000 users. But this doesn't necessarily mean the genie of cell-phone spam is out of the bottle. Ashley Milne-Tyte explains.

The government's new Medicare drug benefit program is prompting big pharmaceutical companies to discontinue their discount drug programs. From the Health Desk at WGBH, Helen Palmer reports.

New outbreaks of bird flu have triggered restrictions on poultry imports in Hong Kong, and poultry sales are way down. Ruth Kirchner reports.

Folks are on their way to Grandma's house in record numbers this year… and as Gretchen Cook reports, many of them are planning a long stay.

Commentator Robert Reich argues that military salaries and the war in Iraq have become a real drain on government coffers.

The real FBI is warning computer users against an e-mail fraud perpetuated by bad guys masquerading as the federal law enforcement agency. Jeff Tyler reports.

Labor organizers are working to unionize call center employees in India. But as Miranda Kennedy reports, not all employees are eager to join.

A new report out shows Wal-Mart often fails to charge an item's listed price at the checkout counter. Amy Scott reports.

Ted Koppel signs off today as the long-time anchor of "Nightline." Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on the likely fate of the late-night news show in light of declining viewership.

New research excessive noise is bad for both hospital workers and patients. Helen Palmer reports.

George Bush just became the first US president to visit Mongolia. Beijing Bureau Chief Jocelyn Ford explains why Mongolia is nervous about China, and what message Bush's visit might be sending.

The government ends public comment today on new rules to strengthen auto roofs to reduce rollover fatalities. But as Gretchen Cook reports, some think the new rules don't go far enough.

In a new survey, more than 75% of employees said they want out of their current jobs, and human resources directors are scrambling to figure out ways to make them stay put. Brian Watt reports.

Newsweek Wall Street editor Allan Sloan sorts through the red ink at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation with host Lisa Napoli.