Eric Litvin: January 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A Video Game IRL: Drone Racing League Aims To Be NASCAR In The Air

A Video Game IRL: Drone Racing League Aims To Be NASCAR In The Air
Goggles and onboard cameras put pilots and spectators in the cockpit as the drones race at high speeds through crazy courses. The Drone Racing League's first season kicks off next month in Miami.

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : New Jersey Steps In To Turn Around Atlantic City 's Luck

New Jersey Steps In To Turn Around Atlantic City 's Luck
The once-great gambling town has made a deal with New Jersey to turn it's finances around. Christian Hetrick, who's been following the story for the Press in Atlantic City updates Scott Simon.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Wal-Mart's Closures Leave Small Town's Without Convenience

Wal-Mart's Closures Leave Small Town's Without Convenience
Over 100 Wal-Mart Express stores closed throughout the South this week, leaving many small towns without a grocery store or pharmacy.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Obama Announces New Rule Requiring Employers To Disclose Pay Data

Obama Announces New Rule Requiring Employers To Disclose Pay Data
The government is proposing to require employers to report pay data by race, gender and ethnicity. The president is using executive power to make the rule change, which is set to take effect in 2017.

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Eric Litvin presents Foggy Penguins

These penguins sure look dirty to Eric Litvin – oh wait! it’s just the glass – though they probably do need a good bath. Z57 could smell them long before they could even see them. This is a neat exhibit though as you can get much closer to them. Have you ever experienced something like this at an aquarium (or even zoo)? Tell us about it below!

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Eric Litvin presents Penguins Up Close!

This is the closest that Eric Litvin and Z57 have gotten to these cute penguins. Unfortunately they can’t touch them, but this is the best they are going to get today – so no complaints are allowed! Have you ever pet a penguin? If so where? Let us know below.

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Eric Litvin shares: Exploring Nepal and the Himalayas by Unknown Author

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A writer explores his native Nepal, more than 50 years after his parents moved to the country as Peace Corps volunteers.

Published: January 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : To Shine A Light On Salary Gaps, Obama Wants Companies To Disclose Pay Data

To Shine A Light On Salary Gaps, Obama Wants Companies To Disclose Pay Data
The proposal would require companies with more than 100 employees to submit data, affecting more than 63 million workers.

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Eric Litvin shares: In Ghent, a Wood-Fired Oven With the Warmth of a Hearth by INGRID K. WILLIAMS

By INGRID K. WILLIAMS

At De Superette, the chef Kobe Desramaults centers his convivial restaurant on an oven built for bread.

Published: January 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Activists Demand A Bill Of Rights For California Farm Workers

Activists Demand A Bill Of Rights For California Farm Workers
Labor organizers are urging boards of two of the biggest farming counties in the state to adopt a Farm Worker Bill of Rights to protect them from wage theft, abuse and health and safety threats.

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Eric Litvin shares: A Bosch Retrospective by DIANE DANIEL

By DIANE DANIEL

The city of Den Bosch celebrates the 500th anniversary of its native son, Hieronymus Bosch, with a significant exhibition.

Published: January 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Richard Dreyfuss: Like It Or Not, There's A Bit Of Bernie Madoff In All Of Us

Richard Dreyfuss: Like It Or Not, There's A Bit Of Bernie Madoff In All Of Us
"He was a completely despicable human being, but in order to achieve that he had to be lovable," says Dreyfuss, who plays the Ponzi-scheme perpetrator in an upcoming two-part ABC miniseries.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Xerox To Split Into Two Companies: One For Documents, One For Processes

Xerox To Split Into Two Companies: One For Documents, One For Processes
Xerox doesn't just make printers, it also offers business process outsourcing. Now, months after activist investor Carl Icahn announced a stake in Xerox, the operations will become independent firms.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : ABC's Bob Woodruff: The Unexpected Life

ABC's Bob Woodruff: The Unexpected Life
The ABC News correspondent was almost killed in Iraq 10 years ago. His recovery and return to network journalism beat all the odds.

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Eric Litvin shares: An Online Magazine for Seniors Who Ski by SHIVANI VORA

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The co-founder of SeniorsSkiing.com on the subject of skiers over 50 and what they should keep in mind before hitting the slopes.

Published: January 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 40 Years Later, 'Mean' Joe Greene And Coca-Cola Kid Reunite

40 Years Later, 'Mean' Joe Greene And Coca-Cola Kid Reunite
In the iconic Super Bowl ad from 1979, a nine-year-old fan shared his Coca-Cola with Pittsburgh Steelers star "Mean" Joe Greene. After Greene drinks the bottle of Coke, he tosses the kid his jersey.

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Eric Litvin shares: Festival and Hotel News: Lights in Baltimore, Music in St. Martin by ELAINE GLUSAC

By ELAINE GLUSAC

What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including a a new program for kids at Keystone Resort and a new Kimpton hotel in Amsterdam.

Published: January 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

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Now this is one clear and clean exhibit – Eric Litvin discovered! Z57 would like some tips to keep their own aquarium back at the office that clean! Maybe they can scope out some workers and ask them. How could anyone have any complaints about this exhibit? Do you have any tips for a clean aquarium? Let us know below.

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Eric Litvin finds penguins swimming for dear life!

Eric Litvin thinks these penguins are swimming pretty quickly! Maybe something is swimming after them! Most iikely just another penguin, z57 thinks, since they are in an aquarium…But it’s hard to tell exactly with this murky water. No complaints from anyone though as these exhibits must be difficult to keep clean! What do you think is swimming after the penguin? Tell us below.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Cheap Gas Might Not Be Good For The U.S. Economy

Why Cheap Gas Might Not Be Good For The U.S. Economy
A drop in global oil prices saved U.S. drivers $100 billion last year. Good news, right? Not so, say some economists. The energy industry is now so big that cheap oil may actually hurt the economy.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : After Lifting Of Sanctions, Iran's President Brings Trade Mission To France

After Lifting Of Sanctions, Iran's President Brings Trade Mission To France
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ardavan Amir-Aslani, a French-Iranian lawyer who is negotiating deals with Tehran for major French corporations.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Gas Company's Business Disclaimer Might Inspire Existential Dread*

Gas Company's Business Disclaimer Might Inspire Existential Dread*
*Or it might not. After reading Southern California Gas Company's 618-word disclaimer on its leaking-gas-well updates, all we know for sure is that the future is a complete mystery.

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Eric Litvin shares: 36 Hours in Porto, Portugal by NELL McSHANE WULFHART

By NELL McSHANE WULFHART

From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto’s signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new.

Published: January 28, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Can't Buy A Ticket To That Concert You Want To See? Blame Bots

Can't Buy A Ticket To That Concert You Want To See? Blame Bots
A report from New York's attorney general points to abusive practices in the market for live-event tickets on sites such as StubHub.

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Eric Litvin shares: How the Zika Virus Is Affecting Travel by SHIVANI VORA

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With the spread of Zika, several airlines are allowing passengers to change flights or receive refunds, and some tour companies say travelers are canceling trips.

Published: January 29, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : With Sanctions Gone, Iran Cuts Major Deals With Europe

With Sanctions Gone, Iran Cuts Major Deals With Europe
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has received a warm welcome in Europe amid a series of business deals worth billions of dollars with the likes Peugeot. A mega-deal with Airbus is in the works.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Lego Will Unveil A Minifigure In A Wheelchair, In A First

Lego Will Unveil A Minifigure In A Wheelchair, In A First
The wheelchair is part of Lego's City line and will go on sale in June, according to Emma Owen, Lego's spokesperson in Britain and Ireland.

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Eric Litvin shares: In Vermont, the Lure of Skiing in the Mad River Valley by BILL PENNINGTON

By BILL PENNINGTON

The Mad River Valley in central Vermont is home to two of the most prized ski areas in the Eastern United States: Sugarbush and Mad River Glen.

Published: January 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Drop In Oil Prices Complicates Effort To Combat Climate Change

Drop In Oil Prices Complicates Effort To Combat Climate Change
Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy to combat climate change will require trillions of dollars in investment. Cheap prices for fossil fuels are making that transition a bit more complicated.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : DeLeorean To Crank Out More 'Back To The Future' Cars

DeLeorean To Crank Out More 'Back To The Future' Cars
DeLorean Motor Company, which hasn't made a car in more than 30 years, plans to build several hundred replicas of the stainless steel, gull-winged car featured in the movie trilogy Back To The Future.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Human Smuggler: Central Americans Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

Human Smuggler: Central Americans Are Worth Their Weight In Gold
It has gotten harder for undocumented migrants to sneak into the U.S. from Latin America. That has led to a rise in the price charged by human smugglers.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Guest Workers, Legal Yet Not Quite Free, Pick Florida's Oranges

Guest Workers, Legal Yet Not Quite Free, Pick Florida's Oranges
Most of the workers who are picking oranges in Florida are temporary "guest" workers from Mexico. They have signed contracts to work for growers who arranged their visas and provide their housing.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Do You Measure Passion? Figuring The Value Of Social Media Followers

How Do You Measure Passion? Figuring The Value Of Social Media Followers
Having millions of followers on Twitter or Instagram isn't necessarily a great achievement if they don't engage with you. Putting a value on social media followers is a burgeoning business.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Episode 679: You Asked For It

Episode 679: You Asked For It
We ponder the origins of money, the economics of Santa, and the business of cemeteries. Why? Because you asked.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'Back To The Future' Cars For Sale? (Flux Capacitor Not Included)

'Back To The Future' Cars For Sale? (Flux Capacitor Not Included)
Starting in 2017, the DeLorean Motor Company plans to build several hundred new replicas of the stainless steel, gull-winged car made famous for it's role in the sci-fi movie trilogy.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : With Growing Investments, China's Influence In Autos Is Expanding

With Growing Investments, China's Influence In Autos Is Expanding
For the first time on a mass scale, a car built in China will be on sale in the U.S., joining countless other Chinese-made products. It comes as Chinese firms invest billions in the auto industry.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Gun-Toting Women Give Rise To Firearms Fashion Accessories

Gun-Toting Women Give Rise To Firearms Fashion Accessories
Texas' open-carry law is now in effect, but many women prefer to keep their weapons concealed. A growing industry is meeting a range of gun fashion needs, from bra holsters to luxury handbags.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : For-Profit DeVry University Is Sued Over Employment Figure Claims

For-Profit DeVry University Is Sued Over Employment Figure Claims
The school maintains that 90 percent of its graduates who are looking for work find employment in their field. The Federal Trade Commission calls that statement deceptive.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Nigerian Billionaire Banks On Young Entrepreneurs To Combat Poverty's Threat

Nigerian Billionaire Banks On Young Entrepreneurs To Combat Poverty's Threat
Nigerian billionaire banker Tony Elumelu is promoting what he calls "Africapitalism." To combat terrorism and social ills, he's funding young entrepreneurs, from car mechanics to caterers.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Streaming Services Shake-Up Market At Sundance Film Festival

Streaming Services Shake-Up Market At Sundance Film Festival
Video streaming services like Amazon and Netflix are adding a new dimension to the Sundance Film Festival. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tatiana Siegel, senior film writer for the Hollywood Reporter, about the competition with traditional movie studios for distribution rights to some of the festival's most anticipated films.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Fed Keeps Rates Steady But Expresses Caution About The Global Economy

Fed Keeps Rates Steady But Expresses Caution About The Global Economy
Federal Reserve policymakers said they believe the U.S. economy is growing at a moderate pace, and that any increases this year will be "gradual."

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : FCC Chairman Issues Proposal Seeking To 'Unlock' Cable Box Market

FCC Chairman Issues Proposal Seeking To 'Unlock' Cable Box Market
Almost all cable subscribers pay to rent a set-top box netting the industry billions a year. Chairman Tom Wheeler says ending that practice would lead to more innovation in the way we consume TV.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why The Southeast Could Become The Napa Valley Of Oysters

Why The Southeast Could Become The Napa Valley Of Oysters
Oysters from the Pacific Northwest have long been the most coveted for their sweet, mild flavor. But they now have more competition from Southeast oysters cultivated from Virginia down to Florida.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Air Regulators Sue Calif. Utility Over Massive Gas Leak, Alleging Negligence

Air Regulators Sue Calif. Utility Over Massive Gas Leak, Alleging Negligence
A local regulatory body has filed a civil suit against the Southern California Gas Company over the ongoing natural gas leak near Porter Ranch in Los Angeles.

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Eric Litvin shares: How to Experience David Bowie’s New York by JUSTIN SABLICH

By JUSTIN SABLICH

Bookstores, theaters, cafes and concerts — a guide to following in the Manhattan footsteps of the late David Bowie (songs included).

Published: January 31, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Do-It-Yourselfers Face Penalties Over Their Cut-Rate Health Insurance

Do-It-Yourselfers Face Penalties Over Their Cut-Rate Health Insurance
People sometimes put together policies, such as short-term and critical illness plans, instead of buying more expensive health coverage. But they likely will be penalized under the federal health law.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Meet 'The Tenth,' A Slick New Magazine For Queer Black Men

Meet 'The Tenth,' A Slick New Magazine For Queer Black Men
Now on its third issue, The Tenth wants the fashion industry to stop seeing queer blacks folks as "the flavor of the month."

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Eric Litvin presents Solemn Penguins

Eric Litvin can’t figure out why these penguins are so solemn – they seem to be waiting patiently for something. Z57 wonders if it’s feeding time and they are waiting for the fish to arrive. They should no soon – no complaints yet! What do you think they are so solemn? Give us your opinion below.

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Eric Litvin presents Waddling Penguin

These penguins are certainly entertaining Eric Litvin and Z57! The waddling penguin at the end of the video in particular. No complaints from Eric or the audience members! Do you find the waddling penguin adorable like we do? Comment below.

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Eric Litvin shares: Tour and Hotel News: Culture in Portugal, Movie Scenes in Jordan by SHIVANI VORA

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What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including a food and wine festival in Carmel and a Passover package in Jerusalem.

Published: January 27, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 7 Months Without A Budget, Ill. Gov. Rauner To Deliver State Address

7 Months Without A Budget, Ill. Gov. Rauner To Deliver State Address
The stalemate between the Republican governor and the Democratic legislature has left Illinois without a budget. In that atmosphere, Gov. Bruce Rauner is to present his State of the State address.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Price Of Almonds May Have Met A Slippery Slope

The Price Of Almonds May Have Met A Slippery Slope
High almond prices led many California growers to put in new plantings in recent years. Too many, it seems: Oversupply has helped push prices down by about 20 percent.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : During European Trip, Iran's President Stops In France

During European Trip, Iran's President Stops In France
Some European countries were big trading partners with Iran in the past, but while their companies are eager to rebuild that trade, they're also wary of Iran's hard liners and American prosecutors.

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