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Apple's new app store: coming to a screen near you
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Eve Troeh
Dec 17, 2010
Apple has announced another big product launch for early next year. Apple will launch it's new App store on January 6. This new one will sell applications for your laptop or desktop computer. Eve Troeh reports.
Saccharin's not-so-sweet reputation
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Eve Troeh
Dec 15, 2010
In the 1970s, the artificial sweetener known as saccharin got a bad rap because it was linked to causing cancer. It was later discovered not to be true. So why is its public image still suffering?
Wealthy countries agree to give poorer countries $100 billion
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Eve Troeh
Dec 3, 2010
The pledge was made to help poorer nations to cope with the effects of climate change. But one fundraising idea -- taxing air travel and shipping -- may be challenging to implement.
Are there other options for airport security?
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Eve Troeh
Nov 20, 2010
The TSA's new security system of full-body scans and pat-downs has enraged a number of airline passengers. Authorities are scrambling to find other options.
This old house may be the greener one
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Eve Troeh
Nov 17, 2010
Ironically, it seems that leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle is equated with getting rid of all your old stuff and starting fresh. Marketplace's Eve Troeh reports on how to be really green when it comes to your new home.
Greenland prepares for foreign drilling
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Eve Troeh
Nov 15, 2010
New technology and climate change have made it easier to drill for oil deep off the icy coast of Greenland. The country is planning to award permits to oil companies soon. Eve Troeh reports.
Investments are going "green"
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Eve Troeh
Nov 10, 2010
While most managed stock market funds have stayed level since the financial meltdown, one kind of investing has been on the rise: socially responsible investing. It's become a trustworthy approach for investors still scared to take a financial risk, reports Eve Troeh.
Can Prop 25 fix California's budget?
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Eve Troeh
Nov 3, 2010
California legislators no longer have to have a two-thirds majority to pass a budget -- thanks to the passage of Prop. 25 -- but that still doesn't fix California's money problems.
Despite a bad rep, BP may still come out on top
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Eve Troeh
Nov 3, 2010
BP obviously won't be a 'good guy' for some time to come. But that doesn't mean that it still can't rake in some money, and people should generally be happy about that. Eve Troeh reports why.
The case of the disappearing McRib
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Eve Troeh
Nov 3, 2010
It's that time of the year again -- McDonald's has brought back the McRib. The BBQ sandwich's only available at the fast-food joint for six weeks, though -- which might have an effect on its rabid popularity. Eve Troeh tries to figure out its mysterious appeal.