Marketplace for Thursday, January 27, 2011

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• Egyptian youths face dismal economic future

  by Marketplace Staff

  Demonstrations continue in Egypt over President Mubarak's government. One major issue driving the unrest: The lack of jobs.

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• From trash to energy

  by Eve Troeh

  Throwing trash into a pit is as good as throwing money into a pit. One landfill manager in Los Angeles tells us how to convert that trash into cash.

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• Slideshow: CEOs in the $1 salary club

  by Jaclyn Giovis

  Not all CEOs earn a handsome salary. Some corporate leaders have worked for a lot less — a whopping $1. It's a noble gesture, but most CEOs in the $1 salary club are really earning millions when you consider their stock holdings, bonuses, and other compensation. See a slideshow of CEOs who are members of this elite club.

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• Macy’s, P&G go social (media) in ad campaign

  by Stacey Vanek Smith

  

  Macy's, fabric softener Downy and sleepwalking comedian Mike Birbiglia team up for an unusual ad campaign in a store window.

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• NFL commissioner to take dollar salary if player talks fail

  by Steve Henn

  The NFL's head honcho Roger Goodell vows to reduce salary from $10 million to $1 if current player negotiations end in a work stoppage. The commissioner's move is the latest instance of a top executive offering to take a dollar salary in the face of adversity. That got us wondering: How did this whole ritual get started?

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• WindMade products do more than suck air

  by Scott Tong

  The new WindMade eco-label, unveiled by business leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum, introduces a new standard for renewable products.

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• Financial crisis panel: Meltdown was avoidable

  by David Gura

  But critics say the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission's report lacks concrete recommendations for preventing another crisis.

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• Tale of two TARPs

  by Heidi Moore

  Big banks have repaid government bailout funds and are profitable. But smaller banks that got TARP money face challenges.

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• Comcast era at NBC begins

  by Janet Babin

  Comcast gains control of NBC Friday, seeking to restore the network's lineup of shows after a string of primetime fiascos.

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