Marketplace for July 6, 2011

Segments From This Episode

• In Gaza, real estate is at a premium

  by Reese Erlich

  Despite continuing political uncertainty, Gaza's economy has improved and real estate prices are buoyant.

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• Britain launches inquiry into phone hacking

  Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate News International is under pressure after its tabloid newspaper, the News of the World, engaged in phone hacking.

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• Letters: Drugs in sports, the Consumer Price Index

  by Marketplace Staff

  Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: considering drugs in sports, Dominique Strass-Kahn's sexual assault case, and consumer buying habits.

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• Obama’s Twittering shows promise of social media

  by Stacey Vanek Smith

  

  President Obama's Twitter Town Hall highlights how social media sites have evolved into news providers, communication networks and more. But many social media companies still don't have a solid business model.

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• The hidden costs — and benefits — of clean air

  by Adriene Hill

  On the eve of new EPA regulations, a hard look at who wins and loses from clean air.

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• South Korea to host Winter Olympics

  by Jeff Horwich

  Host cities hope the games will boost their reputation, if not economies, but there are risks.

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• Police knock Alabama’s new immigration law

  by Gigi Douban

  Law enforcement in the Cotton State says it doesn't have the resources to implement measures to root out illegal immigrants.

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• Designer nail polishes bring color back into fashion

  by Marketplace Staff

  Nail polishes are coming back into fashion as an inexpensive and fun luxury accessory.

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