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Marketplace for April 21, 2011
Apr 21, 2011

Marketplace for April 21, 2011

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BP oil spill: The legacy

Reflections from a New Orleanian

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 21, 2011
The BP oil spill changed the lives of many folks along the Gulf Coast. But the resilient culture remains.
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BP oil spill: The legacy

Biotech firm looks to clean oil out of laundry detergent

by Sarah Gardner
Apr 21, 2011
The BP spill anniversary reminds us that oil is ubiquitous. Replacing it isn't so easy, but some industries are coming up with alternatives.
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Are French fries a victim of the economy?

by Jennifer Collins
Apr 21, 2011
Sales of frozen fries to restaurants are down.
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Manufacturing powers economic, stock market gains

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Apr 21, 2011
Strong corporate profits show that industrial output is a bright spot for the U.S. economy, as global demand and a weak dollar drive sales.
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Health insurance reminder for college students

by Gregory Warner
Apr 21, 2011
The Obama administration urges colleges to remind students they qualify for coverage under their parents' health insurance, to get them accustomed to having insurance before the health care law mandates it for everyone.
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Marketplace presents: Morgan Spurlock on product placement advertising

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 21, 2011
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock discusses his new documentary, "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and why he decided to make a sponsored film about the world of product placement.
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How baseball is reflecting the U.S. economy

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 21, 2011
Sports editor Dave Zirin talks about Major League Baseball's decision to take over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and how all of baseball has become a reflection of the downturn of the U.S. economy.
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