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  • Small spike in IPOs signals optimism Audio Stream
    The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.
  • Telesur excels in Honduras coverage Audio Stream
    As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.
  • Entrepreneurs are key to recovery Audio Stream
    Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.
  • Finding a future in recycled electronics Audio Stream
    A group of women in northern Mexico saw opportunity in piles of electronic waste sitting just across the border. They plugged in their energy and made a successful business, despite the powers that be. Ingrid Lobet reports.
  • Family takes frugality to the extreme Audio Stream
    People are taking more hardline measures as they look to drop debt. Maine-based author W. Hodding Carter and his family are taking this idea to the extreme for an entire year and documenting it all on Gourmet.com
  • Do-it-yourself isn't always cheaper Audio Stream
    People will try just about anything to save a buck. But sometimes the best way to save money -- and avert disaster -- is to call the professionals to begin with. Sally Herships reports.