Nov 1, 2010

Marketplace for Monday, November 1, 2010

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A legal twist in Canada's 'mat leave' law

by Sean Cole

Nov 1, 2010

Canadian women are entitled to a whopping full year for maternity leave with partial pay. And they can return to their same job too -- unless they are terminated during the leave. Marketplace's Sean Cole takes a look at a controversial exception in the Canadian maternity leave law.

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More rugged menswear back in fashion

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 1, 2010

Fashion editor Kate Betts talks with Kai Ryssdal about trends in men's fashion and how rugged menswear is coming back in style. Plus, see a slideshow of Kai's favorite winter wear from the L.L. Bean and J. Crew catalogs.

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Some truckers keep wheels and cameras rolling

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 1, 2010

It's a long, lonely road -- miles and miles -- for truckers. So many are turning to YouTube to fill those extra hours and to connect with fellow truckers and others.

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Keep the Karadashians in your pocket

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Nov 1, 2010

The ubiquitous Kardashian sisters -- Kourtney, Kim and Khloe -- can soon be found in your wallet. The sisters will be launching a prepaid MasterCard -- with their likeness on it, of course -- on Nov. 10.

The Kardashian sisters: (L-R) Khloe, Kim and Kourtney.

Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for IMG

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What businesses want in a government

by John Dimsdale

Nov 1, 2010

On the eve before Election Day, Marketplace's John Dimsdale sees what businesses want in this economic climate.

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Banks want to unload foreclosures as fast as possible

by Jennifer Collins

Nov 1, 2010

Banks want to shed its load of foreclosed properties -- now. Marketplace's Jennifer Collins asks why the rush?

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BankUnited's IPO likely to attract investors

by Janet Babin

Nov 1, 2010

BankUnited had to be saved by the FDIC a few years ago, only to later be bought out by private investors. As of last week, the company announced it is set to go public again, and the numbers are looking good for those looking to invest. Janet Babin reports.