Jun 11, 2013

Marketplace for Tuesday, June 11, 2013

We continue our special "Consumed" series from the Sustainability Desk, exploring whether we can really afford all the things we're buying. Today we focus on the technique of 'upselling' -- companies getting you to buy something you don't actually want. Also, we look at how much a secret security clearance is worth to your career ... And the cost of the immigration debate.

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Final Note

Google wants to reveal details of government's data requests

by Kai Ryssdal

Jun 11, 2013

As of right now, it's not allowed to even acknowledge those requests, let alone how many of them there are and for what kind of data.

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Unilever CEO: For sustainable business, go against 'mindless consumption'

by Kai Ryssdal

Jun 11, 2013

Many companies focus on short-term results. The CEO of consumer-products giant Unilever, Paul Polman, says long-term strategic planning builds better businesses.

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For companies to grow, they have to sell you more

by Sarah Gardner

Jun 11, 2013

The constant pressure from investors for companies to grow their profits means they have to grow their sales to you. Plus, it's cheaper to try to sell more to you than find new customers.

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E-cigarette business boom creates smoker's dilemma

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jun 11, 2013

E-cigarette sales are booming. But some customers are still conflicted about smoking them, even though they lack the health and environmental hazards of tobacco.

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Snowden on the lam: How much does it cost to run?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jun 11, 2013

Former surveillance contractor Edward Snowden is on the run, but how does a fugitive finance life on the lam?

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The value of a spy-quality resume

by David Gura

Jun 11, 2013

The number of private sector employees with government security clearance has rapidly grown in recent years. So what does having a government security clearance get you, financially and otherwise?

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Immigration TV: Get ready for the ad blitz

by Scott Tong

Jun 11, 2013

As the Senate debates a significant overhaul to our nation's immigration laws, special interest groups are wading into the fight. Advocates and opponents of immigration reform are spending on TV ads and lobbying.

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Consumed

Tell us: You know you have a good job when...

by Mary Dooe

Jun 11, 2013

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Resumes tell employers what you bring to the job. Job postings say what employers want. Often, it's flexibility. One ad: "Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week."

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Consumed

By the Numbers: Consumed Day 2

by Mary Dooe

Jun 11, 2013

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We continue our special “Consumed” series from the Sustainability Desk, exploring whether we can really afford all the things we’re buying. Today we focus on the technique of ‘upselling’ — companies getting you to buy something you don’t actually want. Also, we look at how much a secret security clearance is worth to your career … And the cost of the immigration debate.