Marketplace 4/22/2005

NEWSCAST STORIES

* From New York: Take a look at a new UN resolution to establish international rules for corporations doing business in foreign countries.
* From Los Angeles: Discover Daimler-Chrysler's plans to make sub-compact cars in China and ship them to the U.S. market.
* From Los Angeles: Investigate some of the key components of the House's recently-passed $8 billion Energy Bill.
* From Washington, D.C.: Catch the horserace between competing bills in Congress on human cloning, and learn what they might mean for the cloning and stem cell research industries.
* From Miami: Consider the business implications of this week's ouster of Ecuador's president.
* From Los Angeles: Celebrate Earth Day today, with a new movement to recycle cell phones and other electronics using biodegradable materials.

FEATURES
Listen to this storyTackling that next job
Retiring from professional sports can be a difficult financial transition for many players. Cheryl Glaser talked with former NFL star Hardy Nickerson about how he's adjusted to a new life and career.
Listen to this storyThe value of a rookie
NFL teams will draft their future players this weekend. Host Kai Ryssdal talks with sports commentator Michael Knisley about the economics of the draft.
Listen to this storyAre you ready for some cable?
After more than three decades on ABC, Monday Night Football will air on ESPN starting in 2006, while NBC gets the Sunday night games. Host Tess Vigeland talks with entertainment commentator Michael Speier about the deals.
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