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Marketplace for April 29, 2011

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Marketplace for April 29, 2011

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Hot Topic: A lesson in climate change and chili peppers

by Marketplace Staff Apr 29, 2011
There are more than 10,000 varieties of chili peppers, and they are big business. But climate uncertainty is affecting the cultivation of some peppers.

What's at stake in the debt ceiling debate

by Marketplace Staff Apr 29, 2011
Neel Kashkari, who formerly ran the TARP and is now managing director of PIMCO, speaks about the market's view of the debt limit debate.

Reminder: Stock market is not the economy

by Bob Moon Apr 29, 2011
Despite the economy slowing again, stock indices are climbing.

White iPhone is misfit for cases

by Steve Henn Apr 29, 2011
The latest iPhone stands out not just for its color, but because of a tiny difference in dimensions.

Atlanta's tourism bureau opposes Georgia's proposed immigration law

by Jeff Tyler Apr 29, 2011
If Atlanta wants to be known as an international city, tourism officials say an Arizona-style immigration law can't be passed in Georgia.

Weekly Wrap: The Fed's press conference

by Marketplace Staff Apr 29, 2011
Reviewing the week in Wall Street. This week: what came out of the Federal Reserve's first press conference and what Congress is expected to tackle next after coming back from recess.
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Can festivals save the book?

by Jennifer Collins Apr 29, 2011
Events bring in book lovers -- even as brick-and-mortar stores close.

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