Sep 2, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Sept. 2, 2008

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Downloading textbooks on the sly

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 2, 2008

Hugely expensive textbooks have helped fuel an online black market, where students are downloading books from file-sharing Web sites for free. Katie Macpherson reports.

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Gas prices driving school buses away

by Rachel Dornhelm

Sep 2, 2008

Some school districts can no longer afford to offer school bus service because of tight budgets and soaring gas prices. Rachel Dornhelm reports on what some families are doing to get their children to school.

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Home insurance in post-Katrina world

by Dan Grech

Sep 2, 2008

Katrina cost the insurance industry $40 billion, and in the hurricane's wake, home insurance rates have as much as doubled. Many homeowners couldn't afford the new premiums and had to pass. Dan Gretch reports.

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Did 'staycation' promos help hotels?

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 2, 2008

Hotel managers knew rising gas prices and a slumping economy would cause vacationers to cancel travel plans. Hence, the "staycation," offering discounts and other amenities to locals. Jean-Luc Renault reports.

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TV advertisers target Ramadan

by Ben Gilbert

Sep 2, 2008

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break their fast after sunset. Then, for many it's sit back and watch TV. Ben Gilbert reports on advertisers going after that audience.

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Nokia's new 'Comes With Music' phone

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 2, 2008

Nokia is taking aim at Apple with a new phone that lets buyers download music for free for a year. "Come With Music" phones go to market in the UK first, then Europe. Brett Neely reports.

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Libya's giving oil profits to Libyans

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 2, 2008

Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi will begin distributing the country's substantial oil profits directly to the people of Libya. They can spend it however they want. Gretchen Wilson has more.

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Machinists voting on Boeing contract

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 2, 2008

If the International Association of Machinists members reject the new contract, the union could strike. That could cost the company $100 million a day and delay delivery of work for the government. Danielle Karson reports.

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Oil prices down as Gustav leaves Gulf

by Steve Henn

Sep 2, 2008

Although assessments of the derricks and refineries in the Gulf are only just beginnng, the expectation is that Hurricane Gustav left minimal damage. Oil futures dropped on the assumption. Steve Henn reports.