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Mafia States: Organized Crime Takes Office
In recent years, a new threat has emerged: the mafia state. Across the globe, criminals have penetrated governments to an unprecedented degree
The True Lessons of the Great Recession
In an effort to pump up growth, governments spent more than they could afford and promoted easy credit to get households to do the same. This engineered growth proved unsustainable
The market economy model invented and practiced by the West is no longer working. China is the dominant country in the eastern camp in such discussions. So what has caused such anxiety in the West?
Given that North America in general and the United States in particular might soon be completely autonomous in natural gas production and within a decade without much need of imported oil, life as we have known it for nearly the last half-century would change radically
In Rigged Elections 65% is the New 99%
Both elections were both exercises in political theatre, in which the middle classes were absent, the grateful poor voted en masse, the opposition protested, and fraud was alleged
Challenges for Europe's Economic Core
Among the core economies of the eurozone, Germany is the most important member, but it will face strong political challenges in the coming months
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Baby Gap: How to Boost Birthrates and Avoid Demographic Decline
Although overpopulation plagues much of the developing world, many developed societies are now suffering from the opposite problem: birthrates so low that each generation is smaller than the previous one
'The war on terror is over,' or so claims an unnamed senior State Department official, as reported by National Journal's Michael Hirsh in his recent article 'The Post al-Qaida Era.' Really?
Letters Show Osama bin Laden's Frustration With Groups
Declassified letters written by former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, discovered in his hideout in Pakistan where he was killed one year ago, reveal details about the organisation's inner workings and the backlash it suffered as a result of targeting civilians
Volatile Times, Uncertain Futures
Shifting public opinion will play a crucial role in the year ahead and beyond as the relationship between government, business and society re-balances
Environment: Throw Nothing Away. It's Time to Upcycle
With high and volatile commodity prices, forward-looking companies sense that the economics of production may be about to alter again
Is There an Internet Off Switch?
What would happen if we suddenly lost access to the internet? What if the online services we have come to rely upon were unavailable? And is this too far-fetched or a real possibility?
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The Climate Threat We Can Beat
The ever-increasing quantity of emissions could render moot the aim that has guided international climate diplomacy for nearly a decade: preventing the global temperature from rising by more than two degrees Celsius above its preindustrial level
Tough Love for Renewable Energy
The challenges don't justify ending the pursuit of renewable power; they justify reforming it. It is time to push harder for renewable power, but to push in a smarter way
Developing Symptoms: Noncommunicable Diseases Go Global
Noncommunicable diseases in developing countries are occurring more rapidly, arising in younger people, and leading to far worse health outcomes than ever seen in developed countries
Protesting used to mean turning up on cold, rainy days with a badly-made placard and hoping others would be there too
Responsibility to Protect or Reform?
The doctrine of Responsibility to Protect is not going to disappear soon and neither is the question of UN Security Council Reform. As time passes, they are becoming more and more intertwined
Death Penalty Stalks the Middle East and North Africa
At least 588 people were executed across the Middle East and North Africa last year, the largest number anywhere in the world except in China and a 50 percent rise over 2010
Looking Back on a Good Year for Humankind
Globalization and the Threat to the West
The Reconciliation of Capitalism and Democracy
Balancing the East, Upgrading the West
Can Democracy Survive the Decline of the Middle Class?
Global Health: Eradication and Elimination
Global Governmental Corruption
International Security: Balanced Transition
Global Health: The Beginning of the End of AIDS?
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Companies Save Big On Corporate Taxes With the Help of Lobbyists
If you are Exxon Mobil, Verizon or General Electric, chances are filing taxes over the past few years has been significantly less painful than for the average American
Happy Anniversary, or Partisan Boasting?
We're now celebrating the first anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden and arguing whether President Obama, who gave the order, deserves political credit for it
On Losing Control of the Message
If there's one thing political strategists fear and detest, it's losing control of the message of their campaign. That's why the current super PACs that are the rage his year are at best a mixed blessing for the candidates
With the Supreme Court taking up Arizona's 'show me your papers' immigration law, we're once again thrust into a useful debate over the role of the government and the obligations of the citizen -- and non-citizen
We can thank inequality for America's inadequate -- and increasingly unsafe -- basic infrastructure
Why Being 'On The Right Track' Isn't Enough
So far your election strategy can best be summed up as: 'We're on the right track, my economic policies are working, we still have a long way to go, but stick with me and you'll be fine.' I'm afraid this won't be enough to win you the election
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Damage to the Republican Brand
The damage Santorum inflicted on the GOP brand in the process leaves Romney leading a divided party in which he remains an uncomfortable fit
The only change the Supreme Court's majority believes in is change that takes us back to the 18th century
As Mitt Romney continued to build his delegate count, his new campaign slogan proclaimed: 'A better America begins tonight.' The message seemed to announce that the November election was all but over
Mitt Romney's Borking Strategy
Mitt Romney's choice of a Reagan administration relic for judicial guidance offers a scary glimpse of his plans for America
Romney Courts the Right, Threatens Equality, with Bork
Robert Bork is Romney's pick to co-chair his presidential campaign advisory committee on the law, the Constitution and the judiciary. Bork is one scary choice as a presidential adviser
Like ugly on a hog, Mitt Romney just can't hide the depth of his personal wealth
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Catholicism and the GOP: An Awkward Tango
A novel aspect of the Republican campaign for the party's presidential nomination has been the importance placed by some candidates, their admirers and some voters on the Catholic religion
More Class Warfare to Come in Presidential Campaign
It was going to happen anyway, but Mitt Romney's wealth doubly assures that this year's presidential campaign will see a return in spades to good old 'class warfare'
Mitt Romney could challenge the country to look deep inside its Puritan DNA and rediscover the principle of the three L's: limited government, liberty, and living within our means. Give 'em 'L,' Mitt!
In Battle for Young Voters, Romney Should Play It Uncool
The trick for Romney isn't to pander to young voters. He'll never beat Obama and the Democrats at that game. But Romney can turn things to his advantage
Marco Rubio is on the wrong side of too many issues that matter to Latinos
Marco Rubio and the DREAM Act: He Walks on Eggs, Not Water
Marco Rubio, Florida Republicans' golden politician, has served as the state's Junior Republican Senator. Born into a Cuban immigrant family, Rubio himself has weighed in with his opinion on the immigration reform issue
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Redbait and Switch: An Arms Race of Outrage
Latest Salvo Fired in 'Mommy Wars'
Mommy Wars: Issues vs. Distractions
The Republican War on the Young
Stimulus Spending for Party Animals
In a new twist on stimulus spending, the government's General Services Administration laid out more than $822,000 for a rocking mega-party at a gambling resort near Las Vegas
Worker-First Philosophy All Too Rare
'Say on Pay' Votes Battle Back Against Income Inequalities
Why Fairness is Essential for Economic Growth
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Why Europe's Double Dip Could Lead to One in United States
A recession in the world's third-largest economy (Europe) combined with the current slowdown in the world's second-largest (China), spells trouble for the world's largest -- the United States
Why Fairness is Essential for Economic Growth
The nation faces two giant deficits. Unless the rich pay their fair share of taxes, both will only become worse
Tax Dollars and (Common) Sense
Middle-class Americans are struggling daily to find jobs, pay their mortgages, send their kids to college and keep food on the table. Meanwhile, the ultra-rich are reaping benefits unavailable to the rest of us
The Most Lopsided Economic Recovery On Record
Luxury retailers are smiling. So are sellers of upscale cars and personal coaches. For them and their clients the recession is over. But the rest of America isn't enjoying an economic recovery
The Far-Reaching Effects of the Generational Wealth Gap
Young Americans are struggling to build wealth following the Great Recession
Maybe the Young Aren't Taking Over the 1 Percent
The 20-something founders of Instagram and Facebook are high-profile but don't make for a trend
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This Economy Stinks Worse than You Think
Too many top economic commentators are drawn from a pool of talking heads and economists who treat the welfare of corporations as a top priority
The Decline of Labor and the Future of the Middle Class
Over the last few decades, unions' influence has waned and workers' collective voice in the political process has weakened. Partly as a result, wages have stagnated and income inequality has increased
Worker-First Philosophy All Too Rare
A work environment where relatively few people do astoundingly well while everyone else worries that their economic lifeline could be pulled away at the next downturn is not a solid foundation for long-term, broadly shared prosperity or human fulfillment
Mortgage Lending Lags Pick-Up in Consumer Credit
Amid all the complaints about the slow economic recovery and sluggish labor market, there's been one recurring gripe that many experts blame for economy's seeming inability to bounce back: bankers have been a bunch of tightwads
Where We Dwell Is Changing Fast
Owning your own home makes a lot of sense. Or at least it did, back when workers enjoyed steady jobs and when mortgages were owned by the bank downtown
How 'Shadow Inventory' Hurts the Housing Market
There were high hopes that 2012 would be the year when the housing market, battered by the explosion of the real estate bubble, would finally begin to recover. But any good news on the housing front has quickly been followed by negative news
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'Say on Pay' Votes Battle Back Against Income Inequalities
It is a good day for working-stiff schadenfreude when top executives at Citigroup are told by company shareholders that they don't deserve millions of dollars in compensation. Hurray for the 99 percent
Citigroup Vote Not the Start of a Trend
The vote against CEO Vikram Pandit's pay package is more about Citi's performance than outrageous executive pay
The True Lessons of the Great Recession
In an effort to pump up growth, governments spent more than they could afford and promoted easy credit to get households to do the same. This engineered growth proved unsustainable
Why Being 'On The Right Track' Isn't Enough
So far your election strategy can best be summed up as: 'We're on the right track, my economic policies are working, we still have a long way to go, but stick with me and you'll be fine.' I'm afraid this won't be enough to win you the election
How Long Will the Pain at the Pump Last?
One of the most imminent threats to the economy is one that Americans experience each day. Gas prices, which had held steady in the last year, recently shot up
Is Your Bank To Blame for Pain at the Pump?
It's not just the increasing cost of crude oil that's pushing up prices at the pump. Card companies such as MasterCard and Visa also have a hand in skyrocketing fuel costs
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America's Day of Reckoning is Here
United States Can't Control the World Oil Market
Lack of 'Rainy Day Funds' Bringing Consumers Down
Middle East Tensions Fan Fears of Sharp Gas Price Hikes
Inflation Outpacing Compensation for U.S. Workers
Could Strong Chinese Currency Boost U.S. Economy?
Are Student Loans the Next Debt Bomb?
One Key Sector That's Still Shedding Jobs
The Myth of Economic Inequality
Occupy Wall Street Must Learn That We Are What We Buy
Six Unusual Economic Indicators
The Downward Mobility of the American Middle Class
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There will be more than one million openings for the tech careers on our list
Why You Should Launch a Side Gig Now
Earning money on the side provides job insurance amid uncertainty
To create something that resembles a work-life balance, I've had to learn to say no to my bosses. Here's what I've learned
Paying for specialized advice can give your career a boost
Here are six careers that should provide plenty of job openings in 2012 and the years to come
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6 Resume Writing Tips for Business School Grads
Follow these rules to ensure your resume makes an impression and helps you land a job
Are Your Biggest Earning Days Over?
Here's a disturbing prediction about future raises: Around age 40, you'll stop receiving them. However, you can take matters into your own hands with these six strategies
3 Career Reasons Why Students Get Online MBAs
Here are three reasons why some students choose an online M.B.A. program to meet their career goals
Job Interview? Avoid These 6 Psychological 'Leaks'
Chances are, you are woefully unprepared for that upcoming interview and you don't even know it. Talking points rehearsed? Check. Company and interviewer researched? Of course. Psychological tells analyzed? Uh, come again?
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Older workers face a working crossroads as they near retirement age
LinkedIn Transforms Job Search for M.B.A. Graduates
Business schools are encouraging students to start early and be active on the social networking site
How to Master the Art of Negotiation
Many people miss out on higher starting salaries and other benefits because they fail to make simple requests. The power of 'asking for it' can result in higher salaries. Here's how
Whether it's rewriting your cover letter, reviewing the way you approach interviews, or rethinking what kind of job will make you happy, here are some tips for landing a new job in the new year.
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The Unorthodox Success Strategies of Millionaires
How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet
Seven Deadly Words You Should Never Use
Older Workers Seek Entrepreneurship for Career Reinvention
Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move
Steve Jobs: 6 Secrets of Success
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The Money Conversation All Couples Should Have
Talk about these six money topics before walking down the aisle to avoid financial tension later
Why Seeking More Money Hurts Happiness
Personal growth and helping others are more likely to promote happiness than money and status
Brainless Money Rules to Live By
Here's a no-nonsense approach to spending, saving, and managing your money
Why Money Really Can Buy Happiness
Rethinking your budget and attitude toward money can create a fuller, more enjoyable life
How to Break Up With Your Financial Adviser
Ever get the impression that your financial adviser just isn't that into you? It could be time to move on. Here's how
How to Help Family Members Without Hurting Your Own Finances
Today's dilemma lies in how to finance these extended golden years, especially when many feel an obligation to also support adult children now or in the future
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11 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances
When spring fever hits don't forget to give your finances some fresh air, too. Here's an 11-step guide to a cleaner financial life
Why Gen Y Is So Financially Frustrated
The challenging job market has led to marriage and parenthood delays, along with career stagnation
The Key to Creating and Sticking to a Budget
Why budgeting is so hard to sustain, and what you can do to improve your chances of success
Daily Deal Websites Push Premium Memberships
Are the new membership programs worth the money? Here's an overview of what these programs offer
Before looking for hidden gems in the trash, consider these 10 tips
How to Master the Art of Negotiation
Many people miss out on higher starting salaries, store savings, and other benefits because they fail to make simple requests. The power of 'asking for it' can result in everyday lower prices
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Parents: Stop Being So Awkward With Money
Kids want to learn more about finances from their parents, if only parents would open up
Ways to Donate to Charity on the Cheap
Here are eight ways to donate to charity -- without spending more money than you already are
Should Seniors Live Alone or With Family?
Weak economy, and now longevity and savings challenges, accelerating growth of multigenerational households
How to Take Advantage of Dependents at Tax Time
For tax purposes, those who are supported by family can be declared a dependent and used as a deduction at tax time
Effects of Recession Still Showing in Tax Season
Almost three years later, Americans' tax returns still show scars from the Great Recession
5 Shocking Facts About Student Loan Debt
It has surpassed credit card debt and has twice the delinquency rate
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6 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
How to Save More Now With Savvy Budgeting
Awkward Questions You Need to Ask Your Financial Adviser
What's the Best Way to Give Money to Charity?
5 Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Budget
50 Ways to Improve Your Finances
Starting Off on the Right Foot Financially
How Retirement Savers Can Benefit from New 401(K) Fee Disclosures
12 Great Money Apps That Save Time and Cash
Why Big Banks Are Like Drug Dealers
How Co-Workers Influence Your 401(k) Choices
How to Find the Best Bank Account for You
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Here it is. The great conjunction. The culmination of it all. The players: Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow. Their nemesis: Thor's evil brother, the god Loki, hellbent on conquering Earth
Believe it or not, but this is actually a quality, enjoyable rom-com, starring Jason Segal and the fabulous Emily Blunt
From the folks behind 'Wallace & Gromit' comes this enjoyable pirate tale, an interesting and funny mix of stop-motion and digital animation
"Think Like a Man" stays relaxed yet lively and is actually pretty funny. Though it leans pretty heavily on gender war generalizations, the movie and its charming characters draw us in and keep us laughing
There are a hundred reasons 'Bully' is a good film instead of a great one, but Lee Hirsch's blood-boiling documentary will very likely end up doing more than its share of good in this world
The original cast returns for yet another installment in the 'American Pie' series. A high-school reunion brings together Jim and his band-camp wife, Stifler, sportscaster Oz and that other guy
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Long-buried vampire Barnabas awakens from his 200-year hiatus to find himself in 1972. The vamp comically grapples with the new age, reading hardback editions of 'Love Story,' devouring hippies while wondering who these freaks are, exactly
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A comedy-drama saved by the casting bell, 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' arranges for a tiptop collection of British character women and men to bring out the best in a pleasantly predictable story
Someone in 1849 Baltimore is on a murder spree, riffing on methods of torture and execution depicted in the stories of melancholic, alcoholic Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack)
Mei (Catherine Chan) has information, a string of memorized numbers, that the Chinese and Russian mafias have to have
Logan (Zac Efron) is a Marine vet who's rattled, isolated and ripe for the right woman to come along. In a night raid in Iraq, Logan finds a photo of a smiling woman in the rubble. Upon returning home, he sets out to find her (Taylor Schilling)
This long-awaited adaptation of Suzanne Collins' cult-classic YA novel series doesn't disappoint. Jennifer Lawrence carries the film but is far from the only good part
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As the skillfully told, small-scale drama 'Sound of My Voice' unfolds, a young couple join a mysterious, smock-wearing cult of budding survivalists operating secretly and seemingly benignly
Maybe it's a case of emotions getting the better of filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan. 'Darling Companion' is close to his heart, inspired by Mac, the dog he and wife Meg rescued from a shelter
Chimpanzee is a documentary that follows a baby chimp named Oscar as he struggles to learn the ways of his tribe and to survive in the dense rain forests of Africa's Ivory Coast
Five college friends pile into a camper for a frolicsome vacation. Early on, we're shown that they're being watched very closely
That a film as delicate, personal and small-scale as 'The Salt of Life,' directed and co-written by Italy's Gianni Di Gregorio, exists at all is a function of fate and chance
The Dardennes' latest is one of their best. 'The Kid With a Bike' is a memorable cinematic portrait of troubled youth and soul-saving charity
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A Memorable Mother's Day Brunch
In honor of Mother's Day, I selected two excellent recipes that would be perfect for any brunch with loved ones -- Cinnamon Raisin Bread Custard and Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Cracked Pepper and Chives Bread
Bits of cracked black peppercorns add zest, and finely chopped fresh chives add delicate onion-like flavor. This Cracked Pepper and Chives Bread is wonderful with butter
Lemon Cream and Coconut Icebox Cupcakes
These little three-bite Lemon Cream and Coconut Icebox Cupcakes require only a few ingredients, and they come together with very little work
25 Ways to Make a Better Oatmeal Cookie
Here are 25 ways to trick out your oatmeal cookies -- not necessarily groundbreaking, but all tasty and all in one place. I guarantee the cookies will vanish
Peppered Tri-Tip Roast with Chimichurri Sauce
Roasted beef with the famed Argentine chimichurri sauce is a classic combination. The sauce in this recipe is one I have served for years
It's the beginning of the strawberry season and a perfect time to make up a batch of this frozen strawberry custard dessert
My recipe for Banana Fritters seems a perfect way to raise some smiles at the table
Beef and Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Our version of beef Stroganoff tops seared flank steak with a rich-tasting sauce made with a touch of cognac, reduced-fat sour cream and plenty of portobello mushrooms
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Marinated Swordfish With Marmalade-Ginger Glaze
This Marinated Swordfish With Marmalade-Ginger Glaze recipe is a quick yet creative approach to grilling that you can use again and again
Red Rice Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
This savory, earthy salad -- with just a hint of sweetness from the apple -- features unique ingredients that are sure to impress at large parties and family gatherings
Salads for Earth Day and Every Day
I'm including two of my favorite salad recipes here to get your started. Try one, and have fun composing your own fresh salads throughout the spring and summer
Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons
Rosemary has a strong flavor, but offers only a subtle hint in this spinach soup. If you like, any seasonal greens you have on hand can be substituted for the spinach
Mornings are meant for muffins. They're portable and easy to throw together, and they can incorporate the season's fruit beautifully. Such is the case with these vanilla-flecked, oat and coconut-strewn, mango-laden beauties
Fusilli Bucati with Soft-Shell Crabs and Hot Chilies
In this recipe, I pair soft-shell crabs with hot chilies and fusilli bucati. It's a supremely delicious, seasonal combination
Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast
Here are my secrets to perfect, healthier French toast
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Asparagus with Walnut-Orange Pesto and Citronette
Asparagus can be blanched, grilled or steamed, and served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. But this citrus-walnut pesto adds a delicious zing
Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Dip
You may roast your own red peppers, as I sometimes do, but for the sake of simplicity, this recipe calls for roasted peppers from a jar
Asparagus with Walnut-Orange Pesto and Citronette
Asparagus can be blanched, grilled or steamed, and served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. But this citrus-walnut pesto adds a delicious zing
Tri-Color Slaw with Lime Dressing
So many delicious sandwiches, from shredded barbecue meats to grilled sausage to fish tacos, all but beg for a good slaw to go alongside. Here's one of the simplest yet most colorful slaws I know how to make
Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce
One of my new favorite recipes is Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce. First off, it's a recipe for two -- perfect for my household, but it can easily be doubled
Smothered Caribbean Chicken and Rice
If you add a colorful toss of diced tomato, cantaloupe and cucumber to this, you'll cover all your nutritional bases in this Smothered Caribbean Chicken and Rice dish
Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint
Recently I was lucky to have three different varieties of beets to play with: red, golden and chioggia, so I came up with a composed dish highlighting all their gorgeous colors
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Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas with Lemon
Pad Thai: A Favorite Stir-Fried Noodle Dish
Scotch, Espresso and Vanilla Affogato
Hazelnut Meringues with Chocolate Chip Mascarpone
Louisa May Alcott's Apple Slump Dessert
Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon
Beef Daube: A Bright Provencal Stew
Baked Panko Rockfish with Gingery Cabbage
Vegetarian Korean Dolsot Bibimbap
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Lifesaving Skills Everyone Should Learn
Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency?
Why Learning Leads to Happiness
Education, engagement, and creativity produce happier and longer lives
Why Helping Others Makes Us Happy and Healthy
Whatever the motive, volunteering improves the health, happiness, and in some cases, the longevity of volunteers
Let Whole Grains, Milk and Fruit Kick Start Your Day
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your morning and set a positive tone for the whole day. Take these factors into consideration as you're planning the perfect breakfast to power your day
Are Eggs Part of a Healthy Diet?
Yes! Eggs are a nutrition bonanza, concludes a review of 25 studies on eggs and health
Based on the current body of science, these are the foods you should power up on to protect your heart from disease
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Emotional Eating: How to Stop It Forever
Soothing yourself with food isn't healthy or wise. But emotional eating is easier to stop than you think
Physical places endure while memories and people fade, so homes and neighborhoods become 'memory machines' that help us keep alive some of the strongest sources of what has given our lives meaning, well-being, and happiness
Why Marriage Makes People Happy
Intimacy, shared support, and household roles help married couples achieve well-being and longevity gains
Happier People Deal Better with Hardships
It's not avoiding problems that matters, but how we handle them
The benefits of the art of meditation are amazing. Here's how to make it easier to meditate
Some overweight and obese individuals are diligent about eating a healthful diet and exercising, and have healthy cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. This scenario raises an important question: Is it possible to be healthy and be overweight?
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Trim calories, fat and sodium from your favorite takeout dishes with these easy, healthy tricks
Religion Makes People Happier -- But Why?
While it provides many health benefits, pinning down the precise effects of belief in God is difficult
A growing body of evidence links eating patterns with an increased risk for depression. Boost your mood with these food choices
Surprising Nutrition Facts on Foods
We consulted with our panel of nutrition experts to bring you truth on some common nutrition misperceptions
How to Protect Yourself from Bad Break-Ups
Stressful marriages, divorce, and the death of a spouse can have devastating impacts
Why Good Friends Make You Happy
People with strong friendships can reap big well-being, happiness rewards
How to Find Happiness on Social Networks
Well-being is linked with diverse and extensive networks of relationships and interests
Could Super Plants Be the New Cancer Killers?
Try These Foods to Fight the Blues
Say Cheers to Drinking (Moderately)
Sweetening Benefits:
Fruit vs Sugar4 Best Steps to Keep Your Youth
Vitamins That Keep Your Brain Young
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Larger than a smartphone, smaller than a tablet and equipped with a stylus, the hybrid 'phablet' has emerged as a subset of the mobile device category
Price-Fixing Suit Could be a Spot on Apple
The suit may have permanently changed the e-book market, and perhaps marred a trusted brand
You'd rightly bristle at being called a nerd, but these days it's practically chic to be labeled a geek. Take this quick quiz to see whether you can count yourself among the few
How to Conquer Tech Buyer's Remorse
A consumer will make a decision to purchase a new tech product and no sooner than the item is out, a newer, better, faster version of the product is released. And while it's impossible to figure out exactly when to make a purchase, here are strategies you can use
Mobile devices and computing have come a long way. But where will they go next?
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Taking a Break from Emails Decreases Stress
A study from the University of California and U.S. Army researchers says being cut off from email noticeably reduces stress and allows employees to focus better
Inside the Silicon Valley Gender Gap
At the biggest and most recognizable Internet companies there are a few powerful women in the C-suites, but very few are at the head of the boardroom table
Trade in Your Old Gadgets for Cash or Credit
Hey, early adopter! Here's how to recoup some of your investment when the latest technology becomes yesterday's news
Here's what you need to do to keep your data safe when you're connecting to the cloud via free public Wi-Fi
Youth on the Web: Reason? Who Needs a Reason
A recent Pew Research Center project revealed that on any given day, more than half of Americans aged 18 to 29 go on the Internet for 'no particular reason'
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CISPA Lacks Protections for Individual Rights
A carefully crafted information-sharing program that includes robust privacy safeguards could be an effective approach to cybersecurity, CISPA lacks such protections for individual rights
Avoiding Fragmented Infrastructure in the Data Center
IT shops are discovering the rippling effects that cloud implementations may have on their existing virtualized infrastructures
Is Your Office Preparing For an iPad Insurgency?
Workplace iPads could become as common as workplace smartphones, but don't ditch your PC just yet
Why the New iPad Features Don't Really Matter
For non-techies as well as Apple shareholders is the existence, not the particulars, of the upgrade that matters
Keep Your Data Safe When Telecommuting
If your home office is your work headquarters, then the Web is the key to your success. Check out these strategies to secure your devices to prevent data loss and virus invasions
The Role of Google+ in Business
Twitter Good Barometer of National Emotional State
Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Change Now
Facebook Business Strategies That Work
Are Your Employees Addicted to Social Media?
Woman Puts Husband Up For Sale on Craigslist
How to Be Successful:
Think Like Larry Ellison5 Smartphone Picks Made Simple
iCloud Seeks to Cement Loyalty of Apple Users
Will Apple Be the Same Without Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs:
6 Secrets of Success
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Lundqvist Blanks Devils, Rangers Take 1-0 Series Lead
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots as the New York Rangers blanked the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals
Former Trainer Testifies He Injected Clemens with Steroids Multiple Times
Roger Clemens suffered a big blow after a trainer testified in a federal courtroom that he injected the former seven-time Cy Young winner with steroids multiple times in different occasions
Manchester City Wins Premiere League Crown After 44 Years
Manchester City captured the Barclay's Premiere League crown via a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers
Josh Hamilton Hammers Four Homers
Josh Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, leading the Rangers assault with a quartet of two-run blasts against three different pitchers
Phillies Hamels 'Honest' Beanball Heats Up Rivalry with Nats
The Philadelphia Phillies will miss Cole Hamels, suspended for five games after admitting that he drilled Nationals rookie Bryce Harper
Michael Phelps to Retire After 2012 Summer Olympics
U.S. record making and record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps will retire after the 2012 Summer Games
Jets Coordinator Sparano Fan of Improved Tim Tebow
New York Jets offenisve coordinator Tony Sparano was not initially a huge fan of Tim Tebow's but his opinion has changed
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Jets Coaches Continue to Praise Tebow
Tim Tebow continues to reap positive comments from Jets coaches as he prepares for the upcoming National Football League season
Patriots Wideout Wes Welker Likely to Attend Minicamp
New England Patriots franchise player and wide receiver Wes Welker softened his earlier stance that he will skip minicamps while waiting for a long-term deal from the team
Patriots Wideout Ochocinco Expresses Support For Goodell
New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco expressed full support for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell amid criticism the league has been receiving concerning its handling of concussions
New 49ers Wideout Randy Moss Wows Onlookers
Though he has not played since splitting the 2010 season between three different teams, Randy Moss impressed and showed no rust as he worked out with his new 49ers teammates for the first time
Samsung and Visa Team Up for Limited Edition Galaxy S III
Samsung and Visa are joining forces for a limited time for a limited edition Galaxy S III that will available to Olympic atheltes and trialists competing in the 2012 London Summer Olympics
Britain May Deploy Missiles for 2012 London Summer Olympics
Britain is thinking about deploying ground-to-air missile batteries in six of its cities to the east of London to protect the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games
More EU Nations Threaten Boycott of Euro 2012 Over Tymoshenko
Several European Union countries said they would join Germany in boycotting the Euro 2012 football tournament unless Ukraine releases former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko from jail
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Soccer Bridges Distance Between Manchester City and Abu Dhabi
While it's natural for Manchester City fans to celebrate their team's title run in the Premier League, one many wonder why Abu Dhabi is joining the party despite being thousands of miles away
Kings Remain Rulers of the Road with Win at Phoenix
Dustin Brown scored the game-winner early in the third period and Dwight King scored twice as Los Angeles topped the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-2, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals
Sixers Edge Celtics to Knot Series at 1-1
The Philadelphia 76ers sank six crucial free throws in the last 12 seconds to beat the Boston Celtics, 82-81 and tie their Eastern Conference semifinal series at one-game apiece
LeBron and Wade Combine for 61 points as Heat Topple Pacers
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 61 points as the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers, 95-86, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semis series
Stern Agrees that Flopping in NBA is a Concern
NBA commissioner David Stern agrees that flopping has become an issue that the league must start to take more seriously
Kyrie Irving Named NBA's Top Rookie
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving named NBA's Rookie of the Year for the 2011-2012 regular-season
LeBron Snares Third NBA Most Valuable Player Trophy
LeBron James captured his third NBA MVP award. LeBron is the eighth player in NBA history to win the award three times
Trades and Surprise Picks Abound Through NFL Draft
More Questions Than Answers After Bubba Watson Wins Masters
Jennifer Capriati Elected to Tennis Hall of Fame
Jamie Moyer Becomes Oldest Pitcher to Win Game
NFL Sets Salary Cap at $120.6 Million
Top 10 Cities With the Most Sports Championships
Tim Tebow: Public Faith vs Private Faith
Valentine Hoping Red Sox Give Change a Chance
With the costs of oil and coal rising, the United States needs to wean itself off fossil fuels. The task might seem quixotic, but it actually will not require miracles
United States Can't Control the World Oil Market
We need to prepare for a world with permanently higher gasoline prices
The State of the World: Explaining U.S. Strategy
The fall of the Soviet Union left the United States as the only global power, something for which it was culturally and institutionally unprepared
There exists a pervasive belief that the post-Cold War world is a treacherous place, full of great uncertainty and grave risks. There is just one problem. It is simply wrong
Asia is spending more on the military and selling more weapons to the world
Death Penalty Stalks the Middle East and North Africa
At least 588 people were executed across the Middle East and North Africa last year, the largest number anywhere in the world except in China and a 50 percent rise over 2010
Arms Appetite in Middle East and North Africa Remains Strong
Stockholm Institute figures show a 13 percent rise in arms sales to the Middle East between 2007 and 2011, with a big jump last year
Web Grows in Middle East and North Africa But So Does Censorship
The Internet is enjoying explosive growth across the Middle East and North Africa, but that has made governments of the region more fearful than ever of the on-line community
Al-Assad Revives Father's Torture Techniques
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has taken out the torture toolkit his father once employed as he engages in the most widespread and appalling abuses
As Mars looms within reach and China ramps up its space program, the United States is turning its back on the stars through stinginess and partisan bickering
Drawdowns in Iraq And Afghanistan Recognition of Futility or Retreat from Coming Storm?
No one yet in Washington seems fully to appreciate or acknowledge the failure, but failure it is, the culmination of a series of events that inexorably will lead to America's departure from the most foolhardy political and military adventure in the history of the nation
Twitter Mentality a Threat to America
This mentality explains in part why our political leadership is a revolving door of characters -- tacticians rather than visionaries -- with no depth at which to drop an anchor, as they blow around from one political storm to the next
Pro-Drug Legalization Forces Gaining Clout
For the first time since the United States launched its 'war on drugs' four decades ago, there are signs that the forces supporting legalization or de-criminalization of illegal drugs are gaining momentum across the hemisphere
Bruce Springsteen Captures The State of America
The new Bruce Springsteen album, 'Wrecking Ball,' captures more raw emotional truth about the state of the American Dream than any politician ever could
Wars and Potential Wars Abound
The United States is now being pressed to launch two new wars
The purpose of America's health care industry is to provide cozy income to the few at the top while abusing the poorly paid health aides at the bottom and consigning vast swaths of the population to inadequate care
Attack on Iran Would be a Mistake
Despite extraordinary pressure, President Obama stood up to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and refused to be dragged into still another war -- this one against Iran
The State of the World: Explaining U.S. Strategy
The fall of the Soviet Union left the United States as the only global power, something for which it was culturally and institutionally unprepared
The number one priority in U.S. policy toward China should be working to address the trust deficit while ensuring that we remain deeply engaged with our allies
The Future of U.S. - Chinese Relations
China and the United States may not, in the end, be able to transcend the forces pushing them toward conflict. But they owe it to themselves, and the world, to try
Regionalists need a reminder that development doesn't end politics and that contemporary Latin America has its own power dynamics
Stock Market Picks 90 Percent of Presidential Elections
If voters wish to predict the 2012 election, one investment firm is instructing them to push polls aside, ignore political pundits, turn off the debates, and follow the Dow
Failed Highway Bill Shows Just How Fanatical GOP Has Become
House Speaker John Boehner cannot get his party to pass a bill that has historically been a no-brainer
What Happens If We End the Fed?
Whatever view one takes, ending the Fed is a goal much more easily stated than accomplished. But if Fed bashers got their wish, here's how the country might change
Republicans Put Loyalty to Norquist Over Country
Why do Republicans resist what should so obviously be part of any balanced solution to balancing the budget? Because 279 members of Congress have signed a pledge of allegiance to lobbyist Grover Norquist
Too many states are choosing to balance budgets on the backs of children
Starving Public Universities Shrinks the Middle Class
America is already making it harder for young people of modest means to attend college. Public higher education is being starved, and the middle class will shrink even more as a result
Religion has always played a role in U.S. politics. But these days, as religious influence hits a high-water mark, something strange is happening: Americans are abandoning the pews in record numbers
There have been many 'gaps' in modern politics. There is the gender gap, the generation gap and now the God gap, which is the gulf between people who take God's instructions seriously and those who don't
The author of 'The Last Great Senate' discusses the Carter years of the Senate, when lawmakers were courageous and willing to compromise
Compromise may finally be coming back in style on Capitol Hill
The Arab countries where people have successfully overthrown the dictatorial regimes now face the daunting task of moving forward with democratic processes, economic development and institution building
All eyes are on North Korea after Kim Jong Il's death. But the real changes are taking place in the South
North Korea on the Verge of a New Era?
The Obama administration has a chance to use the death of Kim Jong Il to open a new chapter in its relationship with North Korea
According to a growing chorus of pundits and economists, China -- already the world's most prolific exporter, largest sovereign creditor, and second-largest economy -- will someday soon provide the world's reserve currency
Pakistan: All-Weather Friendship?
As Pakistan and China reinforce their relationship, questions have arisen around the changing nature of this alliance, the rhetoric that sustains it, and the implications of greater Chinese influence in Pakistan, particularly for the US and India
Given the history of Western support for corrupt secular governments, the popularity of moderate Islamist parties should come as little surprise nor should it be cause for concern
Egypt: Importance of History and Process
Egyptians are voting for what is hoped to be the first freely elected parliament in decades. Although an encouraging development, these elections do not yet signal a new dawn in Egyptian politics
Journalist Joseph Mayton saw firsthand over 13 hours of detention in the new Egypt, a country where the military rules, the police and the torturers act as enforcers
'Bad Wind' Blowing Through Israel
Now that a far right-wing government has governed Israel for almost three years, settlers feel emboldened so that Jewish extremists are wreaking havoc and mayhem
The euro should now be recognized as an experiment that failed. The political goal of creating a harmonious Europe has also failed
Nearly 10 years ago, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld provoked outrage by referring to 'Old Europe.' Yet the more things change in Europe, the more they stay the same
The dominant view has been that the Greek debt is the creation of a clientelistic political system that has historically resulted in a bloated public sector, unable to collect taxes. This is not a serious view
After a decade in the doldrums, during which the Kremlin co-opted or marginalised all competition, Russia's political scene has come alive
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GI killed in Vietnam War receives Medal of Honor - CBS News
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Updated 4:06 PM ET (CBS/AP) WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970 while serving as a rifleman in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. received the ...
Obama awards Medal of Honor posthumously to Vietnam hero
Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam Soldier's Widow
GI killed in Cambodia clash awarded Medal of Honor
Greek Crisis Aggravated by Flight From Banks - New York Times
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New York Times
ATHENS β As Greek political leaders announced a caretaker government Wednesday that would usher in new elections next month, bankers across Athens were glued to their computer screens to monitor a worrisome development: the continued flight of billions ...
Greek withdrawals stop short of panic
Greece euro exit could hit Spain, Italy - Zoellick
What would a Greek exit from the eurozone look like?
Lawyers for ex-Senator John Edwards rest case - Reuters
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By Colleen Jenkins | GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - The defense rested its case on Wednesday in the federal trial of ex-Senator John Edwards on charges he used presidential campaign finances to hide his then-pregnant mistress from voters, ...
Defense rests its case in John Edwards trial, without Rielle Hunter
John Edwards' defence rests without his testimony
John Edwards's defense rests following medical details about Rielle Hunter
Sister of murdered bride claims groom made phone call telling of 'bad fight' - Fox News
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The sister of a bride found stabbed to death in her wedding party dress claims the groom called a relative on the day the body was found and said he left her bleeding after a "bad fight." Estrella Carrera, 26, of Burbank, Ill., was found fatally ...
Bride found dead in bathtub; police hunting Maserati-driving groom
Burbank police to bride-slaying suspect: 'Do what's right'
APNewsBreak: Suspect groom made odd phone call
Obama, congressional leaders talk about debt - CNN International
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By Ashley Killough, CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and congressional leaders met Wednesday to discuss upcoming budget deadlines, one day after House Speaker John Boehner drew a line in the sand over what could be another bitter showdown ...
Obama calls on Congress to help small businesses
White House: We won't let GOP hold economy "hostage" again
US economy can't be 'hostage' to debt crisis: White House
Manny Pacquiao: Shoppers surprised by boxer's ban from the Grove - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times
In a parking lot near the Grove mall Wednesday, shoppers and workers said they were surprised that boxer Manny Pacquiao was barred from taping a TV interview at the shopping center after making negative comments about gay marriage.
Things Tom Cruise Could Teach Manny Pacquiao
Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao speaks out against gay marriage
Saint Pacquiao's Unholy Gay Marriage Controversy
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist - The Associated Press
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By THOMAS J. SHEERAN, AP β 1 minute ago YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) β Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Democratic territory with high unemployment, went after Republican Mitt Romney's business background Wednesday and cast him as a corporate raider ...
Mitt Romney calls Democratic attacks over Bain 'really off-target'
Mitt Romney pushes back on Bain Capital attacks
Mitt Romney pledges to 'get us on track to have a balanced budget'
Google adds factoids to search results - CNET
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Verizon cuts off unlimited data plan stragglers, the next iPhone could have a larger screen, and Google adds fact boxes for smarter search results. by Bridget Carey May 16, 2012 1:20 PM PDT Follow @BridgetCarey In today's show, Google search gets ...
Google revamps search, tries to think more like a person
Google Revamps Search Engine To Make It Smarter
Google search will incorporate 'knowledge graph' into main search results
Defiant Mladic before war crimes court - BBC News
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By Allan Little BBC News, The Hague General Mladic gestured to the public gallery as the prosecution opened its case against him - a slow sarcastic handclap and a thumbs up toward the benches where victims of Bosnia's war had gathered to watch the ...
With a clap and a cut-throat gesture, the 'Butcher of Bosnia' faces justice
Ratko Mladic trial: with a clap and a cut-throat gesture, the 'Butcher of ...
Taunt of the 'Butcher': Former Bosnian Serb general makes throat-slit gesture ...
Dennis Kucinich says he won't run Washington state - The Seattle Times
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Ending more than a year of on and off speculation, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich has announced he will not run for Congress in Washington state. In an email announcement, Kucinich thanked his supporters who had urged him to move here and run.
Dennis Kucinich will not run in Washington
Kucinich will not run for US House again
Kucinich Won't Run...
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Irina Shayk soaks up the sun on the beaches of Maui as the cover model for the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
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