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Wind boom, wind bust (Two Windicators)

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Why wind techs are so in demand

The job that's projected to be the fastest-growing in the U.S. is wind turbine service technician. So we wanted to learn what they actually do. Today on the show, reporter Darian Woods travels to a windy corner of Maine for a day in the life of one of these green-collar jobs.

Why wind techs are so in demand

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Is dynamic pricing coming to a supermarket near you?

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