Feb 18, 2013

Marketplace for Monday, February 18, 2013

On this President's Day holiday, we explore whether it's legal to use images of presidents for commercial purposes. Are you planning to eat some potatoes today? The state of Idaho is worried about knock-off potatoes, specifically from Turkey. Plus, we look at India's gun market, why it's so hard to refinance student loans, and how robots may steal our manufacturing jobs. Also, what would it take to get you to leave some change in the tip jar? A strategy to get people to leave that extra dollar.

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Final Note

The lasting economic legacy of Lakers' owner Jerry Buss

by Sarah Gardner

Feb 18, 2013

L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss died today after battling cancer. He led the Lakers to 10 league championships and was also an innovative businessman.

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In India, gun control is tight -- but the black market thrives

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 18, 2013

India is the world's second largest market for guns after the U.S. Gun control in India is tight, but the black market in arms flourishes. Some 85 percent of guns owned are illegally owned.

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The economic benefits of mapping the human brain

by Dan Gorenstein

Feb 18, 2013

President Obama wants to fund a project to look at how brain activity works. A decade of research could help create new devices and procedures.

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The trouble with refinancing a student loan

by Amy Scott

Feb 18, 2013

So why can't students cash in on these crazy low interest rates, anyway?

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Baristas take note! How to get more money in your tip jar

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 18, 2013

Every shop seems to have its own way of soliciting tips at the counter. But there might be only really good way to earn those extra dollars.

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Robots Ate My Job

A robot for every job

by Sarah Gardner

Feb 18, 2013

How one little robot named Baxter could take over the last of America's manufacturing jobs.

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Turkish firm moves to trademark Idaho's state name

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 18, 2013

It may sound like a Thanksgiving dinner food fight, but it's actually a serious battle over knock-offs. Potato-proud Idaho is fighting against Turkey, the country.

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Why President's Day sales don't picture Ronald Reagan

by Sarah Gardner

Feb 18, 2013

Did you spot any sales using presidents to hawk their wares? Ever wonder if that's... legal?

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On this President’s Day holiday, we explore whether it’s legal to use images of presidents for commercial purposes. Are you planning to eat some potatoes today? The state of Idaho is worried about knock-off potatoes, specifically from Turkey. Plus, we look at India’s gun market, why it’s so hard to refinance student loans, and how robots may steal our manufacturing jobs. Also, what would it take to get you to leave some change in the tip jar? A strategy to get people to leave that extra dollar.