Sep 3, 2007

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American workers are most productive

by Stephen Beard

Sep 3, 2007

A new UN report shows that U.S. workers produce more output on average than those in any other country. Don't get too excited though; we also work more hours than almost everyone. Stephen Beard has more details.

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Singing for their tips

by Sean Cole

Sep 3, 2007

Cold Stone Creamery continues to give Baskin-Robbins a run for its money, more likely because of the toppings smooshed into your ice cream on cold stones than their other gimmick. Sean Cole explains.

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Will Congress bail out lenders? Borrowers?

by Steve Tripoli

Sep 3, 2007

Congress returns from recess this week. First up: what to do about the mortgage meltdown and ensuing credit market crisis. Some worry that lawmakers will be too generous with taxpayer money in the fix. Steve Tripoli reports.

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Taming your office ego

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 3, 2007

Egonomics co-author Steve Smith tells us how to recognize when there's an ego problem at play -- and the dangers businesses face when they ignore those warning signs.

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Demand for a holiday

by Jeremy Hobson

Sep 3, 2007

The very first Labor Day wasn't exactly official. A bunch of workers just took the day off and held a massive demonstration, pressuring President Grover Cleveland into declaring it a national holiday. Jeremy Hobson has the history.

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Take this deal at your own risk

by Jill Barshay

Sep 3, 2007

How does an impoverished nation boost tourism? Nepal is putting its most famous mountain on seasonal clearance. It works for clothing retailers, but discount-seeking climbers might pay a different kind of price. Jill Barshay explains.

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