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Can Your Smart Phone Double As Your Wallet Yet? (Aug-14, 08:30 EDT )-- With the advances in smart phone technology and online banking, money is becoming more mobile. Host Scott Simon talks with Glenn Derene, senior technology editor of Popular Mechanics magazine.
Scavengers Turn Trashy Magazines Into Jewelry (Aug-14, 08:30 EDT )-- Women who used to scavenge in Manila's garbage dumps are now being taught to turn discarded glossy magazines into beads and bracelets. Many of the women, working from home, have tripled their family income and can more easily meet their children's needs.
Horse Racing Losing Both Glamour And Audience (Aug-14, 08:30 EDT )-- The centuries-old tradition of horse racing around the country is in danger of extinction. The industry has struggled in recent years as a result of smaller winnings, scandal and the expansion of other betting opportunities. The Solano County Fair in...
The Recession, Round Two? (Aug-14, 07:00 EDT )-- There were more signs this week that the sluggish economy is persisting. Will the nation's economy keep lurching slowly forward, or will it slip backward and lead to a double-dip recession? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Professor Danny Boston of Georgia...
F.D.A. Approves 5-Day Emergency Contraceptive (Aug-14, 02:54 EDT )-- The pill, called ella, will require a prescription but is more effective than Plan B, which is available over the counter.
Japanese Sushi Students Aim for a Job Overseas (Aug-14, 01:40 EDT )-- Many aspiring chefs now look abroad as Japan’s traditional restaurants are being replaced by fast-food counters and opportunities expand in Europe and Latin America.
Stocks and Bonds: Shares Fall Again as the Recovery Looks Lethargic (Aug-13, 23:16 EDT )-- Several reports, including retail sales data and the consumer price index, reminded investors of how sluggish the recovery is.
Using Your BlackBerry Off-Hours Could Be Overtime (Aug-13, 23:01 EDT )-- Can't put your BlackBerry down? Your boss may come to dread that if you're working while you're off the clock. A police sergeant in Chicago is suing the city. He says he's due plenty of overtime back pay because he logged in on his BlackBerry to...
Skies Aren't So Friendly For Many Flight Attendants (Aug-13, 23:01 EDT )-- When JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater grabbed two beers and took an emergency exit slide earlier this week, he became an instant media sensation. He now also faces charges of criminal mischief and reckless endangerment -- but many flight...
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