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Korean Pop Star Psy To Appear In Super Bowl Ad
Psy took YouTube by storm with the viral sensation "Gangnam Style." He will appear in a Super Bowl ad for Wonderful Pistachios — one of the biggest processors of the nuts. The commercial will include an alternate version of Psy's hit song.
Mississippi River Level Disrupts Supply Chain
The Mississippi River is at historically low levels. The Army Corps of Engineers says the river will likely be able to stay open through the month, but soon it may be too shallow in parts for barge traffic. There have been calls for the corps to release water from reservoirs along the Mississippi.
iPads, China: Twin Threats To Wisconsin's Paper Industry
The paper industry once employed thousands of people across the state. Now, mills are closing. John Schmid of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the state of the industry in Wisconsin as well as in China. He explains how the state is losing a publishing-grade paper mill each year.
After The 'Fiscal Cliff,' Businesses Say Some Uncertainty Remains
Even after Congress' action to avert part of the "fiscal cliff," business owners remain cautious about hiring and expanding. Those that are growing cite the underlying economy, but others say uncertainty about government spending is keeping them wary.
2013 CES: Lenovo Unveils Tabletop Tablet
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Lenovo showed off its IdeaCenter Horizon PC. It's a 27 inch touch-screen computer that is so big it can double as a game board.
Drilling Rig's Thick Hull Helps Prevent Oil Spill
A Shell Oil drilling rig has been pulled of the rocks, where it washed up a week ago during a storm. It has been towed to a bay where divers will inspect it for damage. The incident raises questions about the oil company's controversial plans to continue exploring for oil in the Arctic Ocean this summer.
Settlements Underscore Damage Done In Housing Crash
Some of the biggest banks in the country have agreed to pay more than $18 billion to settle allegations of wrongdoing in their mortgage lending. And in a separate settlement, 10 banks agreed to pay more than $8 billion to settle claims they made errors in foreclosing on people's homes.
Starbucks Joins Designer Trend With Rodarte Collaboration
The coffee giant recently partnered with the Rodarte fashion house to offer a holiday collection. It's the latest example of high-end designers teaming up with mass-market retailers to make money while showing their work to a broader audience.
A Strong Voice For Brazil's Powerful Farmers
Brazil is now a world power when it comes to food production. And a leading symbol of that might is Katia Abreu, a senator, landowner and head of the country's most powerful Big Agro association. But environmentalists say limits need to be placed on the farming industry in order to protect the forests of the Amazon.