Nov 24, 2006

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Buy <em>something</em>

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 24, 2006

Did you resist all enticements to hit the mall at dawn? If so, you made "Buy Nothing Day" backers happy. But commentator Nick Gillespie says the protest against the post-Thanksgiving shop-a-thon is a bad deal.

At Thanksgiving, plumbers' plates are full

by Sean Cole

Nov 24, 2006

This is the busiest time of the year for plumbers. And it's not all gravy. Sean Cole explains.

SWIFT response: nothing illegal

by Stephen Beard

Nov 24, 2006

The global money transfer company SWIFT is refuting charges that it broke the law by handing confidential data to the U.S. government. Stephen Beard reports.

Making an impression on Black Friday

by Sam Eaton

Nov 24, 2006

As bargain hunters shook off their turkey hangovers at the crack of dawn today, retailers were pulling out all the stops. But sales weren't the only things retailers were hoping for. Sam Eaton reports.

EMI looks to market Martin's 'cool'

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 24, 2006

The recording company EMI recently struck a deal with the Dean Martin Trust to license the late crooner's name and suave image. Bob Moon reports.

Another recall in Sony's picture

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Nov 24, 2006

Some models of the Cyber-shot digital cameras distort images, while others don't take photos at all. As Stacey Vanek-Smith reports, this could be the start of a long Christmas season for Sony.

Actions and motivations in Darfur debate

by Gretchen Wilson

Nov 24, 2006

The United States contends the African Union is too weak to halt atrocities in Darfur and the U.N. should step in. But some wonder whether the U.S. isn't more concerned about its business interests there. Gretchen Wilson reports.