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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Feb 26, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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Ideas that go against the grain

Feb 26, 2008
In part two of our interview with Idealab CEO Bill Gross, Kai Ryssdal finds out how he chooses which ideas to keep, which ideas have been significant and how he has personally changed along with the company.

Judges play with mortgage payments

Feb 26, 2008
The Senate could vote on a bill that would let bankruptcy judges reset the terms of mortgages to keep stave off foreclosing. But some analysts worry this could cut the value for homeowners. John Dimsdale reports.

Brazil fights Amazon deforestation

Feb 26, 2008
The rate of deforestation of the Amazon has doubled over last year in Brazil, and the federal government has launched a campaign to arrest illegal loggers. Dan Grech reports conservation experts also want to promote rainforest sustainability.

China gets on board building the rails

Feb 26, 2008
A large-scale Chinese IPO is hoping to raise billions to help build up the country's railway. Scott Tong reports China doesn't have nearly enough tracks to cover the millions of commuters on the rails.

Market will be healthy for stem cells

Feb 26, 2008
Stem cell experts are predicting the industry will grow from $36 million to $8.5 billion in the next 10 years. Jeremy Hobson reports much of that will be for the treatment of the nation's deadliest diseases.

The anti-depressants aren't working

Feb 26, 2008
A study out on anti-depressants says Prozac and Paxil have more or less the same effect as placebos. The companies that produce these drugs have dismissed the report's findings. Stephen Beard reports.

Running from the alter is expensive

Feb 26, 2008
A proposal in Mexico would make runaway brides and grooms reimburse each other for the expenses of the wedding, rather than leave the bride's family with the bill. Dan Grech reports the bill could have a negative effect.

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 26, 2008