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Brazil leads in Florida trade
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Dan Grech
Nov 9, 2007
Florida Governor Charlie Crist visited Brazil with several U.S. businessmen to encourage the strong ties between the two trading partners. Dan Grech explores exactly what the two powers are trading.
The revenue rise of the MLB
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Scott Jagow
Nov 9, 2007
Major League Baseball's revenue has been growing steadily over the last few years, and this season it grossed a tie with football. Scott Jagow talks to business of sports commentator Diana Nyad about the MLB's gain.
Peru trade perilous for U.S. regulations
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Dan Grech
Nov 9, 2007
The free-trade agreement with Peru passed in the House comes with staunch opposition from the Democrats. Dan Grech reports the issue comes from the fact that the agreement is about more than just trade.
A weak dollar's great for exports
Nov 9, 2007
It might be bad for foreign travel, but a weakening U.S. dollar is actually good news for trade. Paul Brandus reports the extra competitive edge from a cheaper buck can help generate an extra $100 billion in exports.
More tales from the trash challenge
Nov 9, 2007
In September, Tess carried all the trash she generated around for two weeks and challenged you to do the same. We bring you the stories of three listeners who heard the call.
Why buy new when used will do?
Nov 9, 2007
Meet the Mullens, a family of four who've sworn off buying new consumer goods for a year. Tess follows the family through their experiment in scrounging.
The invisible man
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Steve Henn
Nov 9, 2007
Is there any way to keep marketers from tracking you down? Steve Henn sees what it takes to make his family invisible to Madison Avenue.
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Garbage across the Pacific
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Scott Tong
Nov 9, 2007
One country's garbage is another country's gold. Scott Tong takes us across the Pacific to see how America's trash has spawned a whole industry in China.
Meet the freegans
Nov 9, 2007
More than 10 percent of trash is food, but would you be willing to take a bite? Tess Vigeland trolls for the edible gems in the garbage of Manhattan with the freegans.
The fix is in decline
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Sean Cole
Nov 9, 2007
How did everything suddenly switch from repairable to disposable and what does that mean for your local handyman? Sean Cole visits fix-it shops to get some answers.