Posted by Chau Tu
For Marketplace, Monday, June 27, 2011
American Airlines is changing up its boarding procedures, in another attempt to save money. The Pentagon’s budget goes under review, with more Republicans reportedly willing to slash military funding. The Los Angeles Dodgers file for bankruptcy protection, in just another mess for the baseball team this season. Goldman Sachs and other investment firms are finding growth in Brazil. A car manufacturer in the Far East is changing the face of health care in the West. Brooks Brothers strikes a deal to make merchandise for colleges. And Tess spoke with author Ann Patchett about her new novel and about her bookstore project. Here are the songs we played:
- 23 Minutes in Brussels – LunaBuy
- Lying Around – Magic BulletsBuy
- Paper Planes (DFA remix) – M.I.A.Buy
- Baby Jeans – The Wooden BirdsBuy
- Baghdad Sun – Apollo BrownBuy
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