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Looking Back on a Good Year for Humankind
Looking back on 2011, we now can recognize that we lived through the most consequential year since the end of World War II.
The dramatic citizen uprisings and protests across the world in 2011 are signals of an emerging era that demands a renewal of democracy itself
Can Democracy Survive the Decline of the Middle Class?
The global financial crisis and the ongoing euro crisis are both products of the model of lightly regulated financial capitalism that emerged over the past three decades. Yet despite widespread anger, there has been no great upsurge of populism in response
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Globalization and the Threat to the West
Thanks to globalization, a crisis of governability has beset the Western world. The mismatch between the growing demand for good governance and its shrinking supply is one of the gravest challenges facing the West today
The Reconciliation of Capitalism and Democracy
The United States is trapped in political dysfunction, Europe is broke, authoritarian China is on the rise. Today's troubles are real enough, but they relate more to policies than to principles
The international monetary system rests on just two currencies: the dollar and the euro. They are essential to global trade and finance. Were they not widely accepted, the global economy could not sustain current levels of international trade and investment.
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2012 could be the make-or-break moment for the embattled eurozone. Europe could either continue on the path of ever-greater integration - or return to being a regional group of rival states.
Balancing the East, Upgrading the West
The United States' central challenge over the next several decades is to revitalize itself, while promoting a larger West and buttressing a complex balance in the East that can accommodate China's rising global status
Global Health: Eradication and Elimination
Historically, infectious disease eradication campaigns have achieved differing levels of success, without reaching their ultimate goal.
Global Governmental Corruption
International Security: Balanced Transition
Global Health: The Beginning of the End of AIDS?
Humanitarian Assistance:
Dead or Live AidUnited States and Europe Threaten Their Own Energy Independence
The Double Dilemma Facing Weaker National Economies
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2012 GOP Candidates: Fumbling Foreign Policy
Gingrich's willingness to outsource U.S. military policy to Tel Aviv is even more mind-boggling than Romney's deference on diplomacy
For the sixth consecutive year, Yale Law School's associate librarian Fred Shapiro has ranked the top 10 most memorable quotes of the year
It was a year marked by tumultuous global events and dire economic realities. From long-awaited U.S. military triumphs to social change, 2011 was a very politically active year. Here's a list of the top 9 political events from 2011
Defining Issue Isn't Government's Size
The defining political issue of 2012 won't be the government's size. It will be who government is for
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The Rebirth of Social Darwinism
Listen carefully to the Republican debates and you get a view of the kind of society many Republicans seek. The last time we had it was in the Gilded Age of the late 19th century
Our Challenge for 2012: Get Americans Working
2011 will be remembered as the year Americans woke up to the harm that growing disparities in wealth and income have done to our society and our economy
Dear Year 2011: Goodbye and good riddance. Don't let the door hit you in the behind on your way out. Or, rather, let it hit you. You deserve it.
Year The Power Went Off in Washington
Usually, the year leading up to an election year is all prelude -- pregame festivities that are quickly forgotten once the real game begins
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The Urgency of Maybe Next Term
Concerns about the middle class, economic disparity, upward mobility, empathy, and a common purpose shouldn't be seen as prerogatives of the left. So it's great to see President Obama refusing to see those values as either left or right
The Republican crack-up threatens the future of the Grand Old Party more profoundly than at any time since the GOP's eclipse in 1932. That's bad for America
Boehner Destroys Republican Record on Taxes
Under the inept leadership of Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, Republicans have ceded the ground to Democrats on two key issues: tax cuts and national security. Meanwhile, the economy continues to improve
Disenfranchising Voters is Un-American
'Swing' Voters, Still Partisan
$1 Trillion in Defense Cuts? Big Deal
Mexico's Drug Cartels are no 'Terrorist Insurgency'
Public Blames Congress For Sour Economy
Congress is Paralyzed Until More Americans Speak Up
The Hijacking of the First Amendment
Barack Obama, Democrats Need a Backbone
Is Public Financing for Elections Finished?
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Lower Inflation Gives Fed More Leeway in 2012
The Fed could step in to stimulate the economy in 2012, but will it help?
What's in Store for Jobs in 2012?
Jobs are being created at an average of 130,000 a month, barely enough to keep up with population growth. Will the country make any headway in 2012? Here are 5 things to expect from the U.S. job market in the next 12 months
Our 2012 Challenge: Get Americans Working
2011 will be remembered as the year Americans woke up to the harm that growing disparities in wealth and income have done to our society and our economy
Listen carefully to the Republican debates and you get a view of the kind of society many Republicans seek. The last time we had it was in the Gilded Age of the late 19th century
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H-1B Workers: State of Indentured Servitude
Our current high-skill immigration policy does more harm than good. To meet the needs of both the U.S. economy and American workers, the H-1B and L-1 guest worker programs require immediate and substantial overhaul
H-1B Visa Program Abuse Widespread
The H-1B work visa program should be reduced in scope, not expanded, as the program is fundamentally about cheap labor
H-1B Visas: Symptom of Special-Interest Influence
The largest users of H-1B visas are foreign offshoring companies. They use H-1B visas to provide on-site support for projected moved to other countries. In that model, each H-1B worker here is a proxy for even more jobs lost
More Green Cards is the Real Fix
'Should H-1B visas be easier to get?' It's the wrong question.
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We Are Creating a Dependency on H-1B Workers
Of late, we have become dependent on other nations to supply workers to fill jobs in the fields on which we have staked our economic future: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Unfilled Positions Reduce Productivity
The H-1B visa should be made easier to get, but it should also be reformed so that American workers are protected and our country is able to attract the types of employees we need to grow our economy
H-1Bs Are Simply Too Difficult to Get
The 65,000 annual allotment of H-1B visas is woefully inadequate, and it has been exhausted every year since 2004, often within days
The race is to attract skilled workers, particularly scientists, engineers, and IT technicians
Homegrown Obstacles to the Economic Recovery
Does Extending Jobless Benefits Help?
Men Continue To Fare Badly in This Economy
Who Says Wall Street Isn't Hurting?
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How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet
This is the one time of year that most of us look toward the future
Personal coaching is all the rage. As with any profession, there can be a lot of confusion. To help distinguish fact from fiction, here are the top 5 personal coaching myths
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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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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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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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50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2012
A new year offers a fresh start. Whether you're ready to ramp up your earning power, start saving more money, or manage what you have more effectively, this 50-step guide is designed to help you improve every aspect of your financial life
How to Set 2012 Money Goals That Work
Most people fail to achieve New Year's resolutions, but these money strategies can help overcome those odds
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2012: Financial Resolutions Beat Out Health and Fitness
For many of us, money worries take precedence over our own health and fitness goals. As such, finances appear to be the area many people want to fix in 2012
Time to Make New Year's Financial Resolutions
Now is the time to make New Year's financial resolutions. With Europe trying to resolve its debt worries and the U.S. attempting to whittle down high unemployment, prudent moves are in order
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How Retirement Savers Can Benefit from New 401(K) Fee Disclosures
A brave new world opens up to workplace retirement savers in 2012
12 Great Money Apps That Save Time and Cash
Chances are, you spent a lot of money on your smartphone and you spend (waste?) hours playing games on it. You can recoup some of your losses with our pick of the most helpful mobile financial applications
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Why Big Banks Are Like Drug Dealers
Retirement Benefit Changes Coming in 2012
How to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check
How Co-Workers Influence Your 401(k) Choices
How to Find the Best Bank Account for You
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Albert Nobbs Sheri Linden
Albert Nobbs, he is actually a she. For reasons we learn gradually, emotional and economic burdens have led this woman (Glenn Close) to initiate a decadeslong masquerade and then to lose herself beneath her own facade
Albert Nobbs Bill Wine
Glenn Close plays Albert Nobbs, a woman passing as a man in 19th-century Ireland so that she can make a decent living. She stays out of trouble until Albert makes the acquaintance of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer)
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Michael Phillips
Oskar (Thomas Horn) lost his father (Tom Hanks) in the 9/11 attacks. He finds a key labled 'Black' among his father's things, which sends him out to contact every person in NYC named Black
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Bill Wine
It's not extremely loud, but it is incredibly close. To our hearts and minds. This is a poignant, stimulating drama about the tragic effects and aftermath of the attacks on 9/11
The Iron Lady Bill Wine
Meryl Streep portrays former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in the biographical drama about not only the only woman to hold the post, but the person who held it the longest
The Iron Lady Michael Phillips
Some movies arrive pre-stamped with a consensus opinion. With 'The Iron Lady,' the consensus so far is this: Meryl Streep excels as Margaret Thatcher. And the movie itself does not work.
A Dangerous Method Bill Wine
The period drama concerns the turbulent and shifting relationships among psychiatrists Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and his mentor, Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen).
The Artist Michael Phillips
Silent film star George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) struggles to stay relevant at the end of the silent era. He meets would-be starlet Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), who dreams of success, and as her stock rises at the studio, Valentin's plummets.
The Artist Bill Wine
I bet you'll enjoy 'The Artist' immensely as it reminds you of why we have long since fallen for the movies. That's because it's a masterpiece of charm, energy, humor, nostalgia, and craft
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Bill Wine
After a mission: impossible to follow, a mission: impossible to swallow, and a mission: impossible to dislike, this fourth installment registers as a mission: impossible to resist
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Michael Phillips
The Sitter Bill Wine
Jonah Hill stars as a college student who lives with his mom and says yes to a babysitting gig caring for the three children next door so she can go out on a double date.
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Man on a Ledge Michael Phillips
Sam Worthington plays an ex-cop and a convicted thief on the lam, and he's threatening suicide. With Elizabeth Banks, Anthony Mackie and Ed Harris, the supporting cast does well here
Man on a Ledge Bill Wine
This suspense thriller about a guy who threatens to jump to his death from the top of a high-rise building stars Sam Worthington as an ex-cop and ex-con who was convicted of theft but who has just escaped from prison
Haywire Michael Phillips
In Steven Soderbergh's globe-trotting revenge thriller, martial arts star Gina Carano delivers some serious beatdowns. Special operative Mallory Kane (Carano) is being set up for a double cross and suspects as much
Haywire Bill Wine
Steven Soderbergh has gone Haywire. For his dip in the action-genre pool, he offers a series of life-threatening predicaments that his protagonist must fight her way out of
Contraband Bill Wine
Set in New Orleans, Contraband centers on the predicament of one Chris Farrady (Mark Wahlberg), a legendary smuggler, who is trying desperately to leave the dangerous, high-stakes world of international smuggling behind in the name of protecting his family
Contraband Michael Phillips
Mark Wahlberg plays Chris Farraday, an ex-smuggler who gets sucked back in. A nasty drug lord is owed money by Farraday's brother-in-law. Now Farraday has to get beaucoup counterfeit bills from Panama to New Orleans in a jiffy
Beauty and The Beast 3D Michael Phillips
With amazing cel animation, impressive vocal performances, and unforgettable characters, this movie reminds us of what animation was capable of before the rise of computers and Pixar
Land of Blood & Honey Bill Wine
This grim, bittersweet love story in the midst of a tragic and savage war stars Goran Kostic as Christian Serb Danijel, a Yugoslav policeman who meets Ajla, a delicate Muslim artist played by Zana Marjanovic
Land of Blood & Honey Michael Phillips
In '90s Sarajevo, a Bosnian Muslim painter, played by Zana Marjanovic, dances at a nightclub with a Bosnian Serb police officer, played by Goran Kostic. Then a bomb explodes
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Michael Phillips
Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) and his unlikely colleague, the heavily pierced Lisbeth (Rooney Mara), go about nailing a killer of women. All roads lead to a rich family led by Henrik Vanger
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Bill Wine
When Rooney Mara was cast in the coveted role in the high-profile American remake, it seemed like a downgrade. Well, not so fast. Mara is quite riveting co-starring opposite Daniel Craig in this tense thriller
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The Grey Michael Phillips
Liam Neeson stars as a heartbroken loner named John Ottway, on the verge of suicide as his plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. Ottway and his fellow refinery workers must brave horrible conditions and a hungry pack of oversized wolves on their trail
The Grey Bill Wine
Throwing its characters to the wolves -- literally -- to see how they fare is a central component of The Grey's anatomy. Liam Neeson stars as loner John Ottway
Red Tails Michael Phillips
In 1944 Italy, African-American pilots finally get their shot to prove their worth in the air. The filmmaking comes across as more in love with its digital effects than the characters
Red Tails Bill Wine
It's a historical drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of African-American fighter pilots in the United States' armed forces
The Flowers of War Sheri Linden
Based on Geling Yan's novel '13 Flowers of Nanjing,' the story gathers an improbable collection of people in the nominal refuge of a Catholic cathedral as the Chinese capital falls to Japan's Imperial Army
Joyful Noise Michael Phillips
This serviceable musical contraption takes place in a hard-hit Georgia town, where the multiracial members of the Divinity Church Choir take their act to the competition stage
The Devil Inside Bill Wine
The Devil Inside is a spooky thriller about a woman who becomes involved with a series of exorcisms as part of her investigation into just what happened to her mother, who murdered three people while possessed
Carnage Bill Wine
This dialogue-driven dark comedy of manners is based on Yasmina Reza's play, God of Carnage, about two sets of parents who meet to discuss the playground altercation that their tween sons have recently gotten into
Pariah Michael Phillips
Remember the name Adepero Oduye. The luminous actress makes this new, coming-of-age drama exceptional. Oduye plays Alike, a young woman slowly coming out as a lesbian at various speeds
War Horse Bill Wine
It's the story of a horse. And his boy. And their war. This old-fashioned epic melodrama is set against the sweeping canvas of rural England and the nightmarish battlefields in France during the First World War
War Horse Michael Phillips
We Bought a Zoo Michael Phillips
Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) is a widower with two children who quits his job and, searching for a fresh start for his preteen daughter along with his grieving son, finds exactly what he wasn't looking for: a zoo on the skids. Scarlett Johansson plays the head zookeeper
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'Hugo' and 'The Artist' Lead Oscar Nominations
Michael Phillips Movie Reviews:
Sherlock Holmes:
A Game Of ShadowsBill Wine Movie Reviews:
Sherlock Holmes:
A Game Of ShadowsRoger Moore Movie Reviews:
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
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Take just a few ingredients, combine them creatively, and you can have a dessert that is nonetheless undeniably spectacular. This Baked Alaska recipe is a perfect example of that idea
Died and Went to Heaven Chocolate Cake
The name says it all. You'll be pleasantly surprised when you sink your teeth into this rich and moist chocolate dessert that contains a mere 139 calories per serving
Dark Chocolate-Espresso Pudding
This Dark Chocolate-Espresso Pudding with White Chocolate Whipped Cream has a sophisticated, intriguing and intense chocolate flavor. It is also a gentle reminder of how simple pleasures in the kitchen can be taken to whole new levels
Simple and Sophisticated Poached Pears
Poached pears are an easy, sophisticated way to build a salad or a dessert. All you do is simmer pears in red wine, along with sugar and spices
Elegant puff pastry palmiers are one of my all-time favorite cookies. So crispy and buttery! I'll tell you a little secret, too: they are super easy to make
Call them rugelach or nut horns or cream cheese cookies. I love good, crispy rugelach that flake like pie crust when you take a bite
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I make this Crispy Roast Chicken recipe almost every Friday night at our house with minor changes. If you like, add 1 pound baby potatoes to the bottom of the pan
Roast Duck with Caramelized Shallots and Garlic
I love duck -- roasted, braised, preserved or sauteed. My friend was right. It just doesn't get much easier than this recipe. I usually serve the duck legs on a bed of warm polenta with winter squash, and chestnuts
The Eating Well Test Kitchen has developed this fabulous recipe for Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu that also happens to be festive enough for a dinner party
New Orleans Style Seafood Gumbo
I like to make this New Orleans style seafood gumbo for New Year's Eve dinner because much of the work can be made ahead, leaving me more time to enjoy with my friends
Lentil Soup for Good Luck and Good Health
It's tradition to eat good-luck foods in the first few days of the new year or sometimes in the last few seconds of the old one. Every New Year's Day, my mom makes the pork dinner, while I make the lentil soup
Butternut Squash Risotto with Rosemary, Walnuts and Blue Cheese
After a killer leg workout at the gym recently, we wanted to treat ourselves to a mega-carb meal. Since I had a butternut squash saved and had just purchased some fresh rosemary, I decided to make the following butternut squash risotto recipe
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Being told to 'eat your greens' suddenly doesn't sound so bad when you mix those greens with feta cheese, top them with a crust of golden pastry, and call it spanakopita
Party Hors D'oeuvres: A Trio of Cheese Balls
With festive, globe-like appearance, these cheese balls could practically be hung like luminous ornaments on a tree. I loved coming up with these recipes. The one ingredient that unites each cheese ball is cream cheese
What better salad could there than the classic Caesar? To go with my Caesar salad recipe, I'm also including my recipe for Garlic-Herb Bread
Asian Tabouleh Salad: Good Nutrition in Whole Grain Bulgur
Bulgur -- the main ingredient in this Asian Tabouleh Salad recipe -- has been an integral part of Middle Eastern cuisine for thousands of years
Quick, Easy and Moist Whole Wheat Muffins
Here's a recipe out of my weeknight playbook: A quick, easy, reliably moist batch of whole wheat muffins. This is an adaptation of a recipe my mom made frequently while we were growing up
No-Knead Sweet Potato Dinner Roll
In my opinion, the dinner table isn't complete without a big basket of fluffy dinner rolls. These rolls get a very mild sweetness from the mashed sweet potatoes
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Garlic-Ponzu Shrimp with Lo Mein Noodles
Tandoori Salmon with Pickled Cucumbers
Cumin Seed Roasted Cauliflower
Sweet Potato Hash:
A Make-Ahead BrunchFive-Spice Cookies with Candied Mandarin Oranges
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Do 'Energy Boosters' Really Work?
Do you feel tired or run-down? Go to the store, and you'll see a multitude of vitamins, herbs, and other supplements touted as energy boosters. But do they really work?
The Best Time to Do Everything
Maximize your mental sharpness, sports performance and even romance just by understanding your internal body clock.
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Best Picks for Grab-and-Go Eating
Ideally, every meal you have would be eaten at home comprising a variety of wholesome ingredients. But, when you find yourself faced with the culinary offerings of the nearest 7-Eleven, consider these tips to help find healthier offerings
Keeping Cancer at Bay with Diet
Diet accounts for 25 percent of cancers in developed countries. But is it what we eat or what we don't eat that is to blame? The scientific research on diet and cancer is intriguing
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The Surprising Secret to Happiness
Hint: It may have to do with your ability to focus, new research says. Learn more to feel happier now
Say Cheers to Drinking (Moderately)
Alcohol may make you happy, but can it really keep you healthy? While there are positive health effects documented with moderate alcohol intake, drinking too much clearly wipes away any potential benefits
Sweetening Benefits:
Fruit vs Sugar4 Best Steps to Keep Your Youth
Vitamins That Keep Your Brain Young
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Protect Youth From Online Harassment
Although digital communities enable youths to socialize with peers and develop multimedia skills, these online forums also have risks. Fortunately there are ways for parents to help their children avoid these new types of harm
Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
With more shoppers than ever going online for holiday shopping, many are inadvertently leaving themselves vulnerable to online fraud and scams. Here are 10 ways to avoid becoming a victim this holiday season
How to Boost Your Reputation and Build an Audience Online
Social media offers the most powerful way to connect with others, allowing you to network with thousands of people (literally!) from the comfort of your own home.
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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'
Google Unveils 'Find My Face' Recognition Tool
Google unveiled 'Find My Face' tool as the internet search giant made its first step into social facial recognition
Google Chrome: 3 Rare Features You'll Love
Chrome offers thousands of extensions that allow users to custom-build their browser for better searching, storing and privacy settings. Here are three reasons why I love Google Chrome
Move over, Facebook: Google+ offers a streamlined, real-world platform that minimizes mundane overshares
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Sure, the idea of an e-reader is cool. But is the actual experience of it worth it?
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
With more shoppers than ever turning to mobile devices and computers for holiday shopping, many are inadvertently leaving themselves vulnerable to online fraud and scams. Here are 10 ways to avoid becoming a victim this holiday season
Seven Rules of Successful Bloggers
Are you passionate about something? Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking to distinguish yourself? Would you like to spend a few hours a week writing about topics that excite you? If so, starting a blog may be a smart option for you
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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Patriots Survive:
Advance to SB XLVIBilly Cundiff missed a 32-yard field goal in the final seconds and the New England Patriots overcame a mistake-filled performance by Tom Brady in a 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game
Fantastic Four Ready for AFC and NFC Championships
For the first time since 2006, the final four NFL teams are all division champions. Here's a closer look at the AFC and NFC Championship Games
Eli Manning Brilliant: Giants Oust Top-Seeded Packers
Eli Manning threw for 330 yards with three TDs and the Giants defense forced three turnovers in their 37-20 crushing of Packers
Final Eight Take Center Stage In Divisional Playoffs
And then there were eight. And, for the second time since realignment in 2002, all eight remaining teams in the Divisional round are division winners. Here's a preview of the NFL 2011 Divisional Playoffs
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Field Goal Lifts Giants Over Niners in OT
The Giants are headed for a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots. Lawrence Tynes secured the Giants place with a 31 yard field goal in OT to lift New York over the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in the NFC title game
Flacco Lifts Ravens Past Mistake-Prone Texans
Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 20-13 victory over the Houston Texans
There is a saying in football that defense wins championships. You won't find anyone associated with Alabama who would disagree after their 21-0 victory over LSU
Penn State Players Excited After Meeting with New Coach Bill O'Brien
Bill O'Brien's first and most important job as football coach at Penn State will be to win over the players he is inheriting from former coach Joe Paterno
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Joe Paterno, died Sunday morning according to reports. The former Penn State coach, fired in the aftermath of the alleged sex scandal involving Jerry Sandusky, was 85 and had been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer
Alex Smith Launches Game-Winning Strike, 49ers Edge Saints
Alex Smith's game-winning strike to Vernon Davis in the waning seconds was the difference as the 49ers defeated the Saints, 36-32
Robert Griffin III Headed to NFL
A family source is indicating that Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III will tell Baylor coach Art Briles he will give up his senior year at the school to turn pro, according to ESPN
CNN Denied Past Police Report into Sandusky Matter
CNN will not be able to get a copy of a 1998 campus police report pertaining to sexual misconduct allegations against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, a university lawyer reportedly told the outlet
LaMichael James Leaving Oregon for NFL
Landry Jones, Wisconsin's Ball Return For Senior Campaigns
LaDainian Tomlinson 'Contemplating' Retirement
Man U knocks Man City Out of FA Cup
Dempsey Hat Trick Leads Fulham to FA Cup Victory
Flyers Youth Movement is a Winner
Maple Leafs GM Burke Yearns for Old NHL, More Fights
There's a certain irony in the latest squabble in Republican ranks over immigration
Newt Gingrich: The New Mr. Nice Guy
Buoyed by his recent televised debate appearances that he has converted into a showcase of how smart he is, Gingrich has vowed to take the high road, at least against fellow Republicans
Gingrich Might Want to Take a Bath Himself
This is the Republican presidential hopeful who is rising in the polls. A man whose bloated ego is only matched by his antipathy for the plight of others
Compassionate Conservatism: The Sequel?
Now we're in the middle of the 2012 presidential campaign and candidate Newt Gingrich has called for a 'humane' policy on illegal immigrants. Gingrich wants illegal residents who have been in America for 25 years to stay, so as not to 'separate families'
In former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's latest bid to remake his image and become the next Republican presidential nominee, is he just a hardhearted conservative with an inner softie trying to get out?
If history tells us anything, the rise of sometime-historian Newt Gingrich to Republican presidential frontrunner is a sign that the tea party movement is destroying itself
The Decline and Fade of the Tea Party
While the Tea Party undoubtedly remains influential within the party, for a number of reasons it won't have the same driving, central role in GOP primary politics. Indeed, if 2010 was the year of the Tea Party, 2012 is shaping up to be the cycle in which the establishment strikes back
Mitt Romney: An Attack on the Truth
The lie is found in Romney's first television ad. It's so breathtakingly cynical it should cause us to question whether a candidate who would put it forth is fit for any public office -- let alone the presidency
Mitt Romney: The Castor-Oil Candidate
Nominating Mitt Romney is sort of like taking grandma's castor oil. Republicans are dreading the thought of downing their unpleasant-tasting medicine but worry that sooner or later they will have to
Supporters Say Romney Should Focus on Obama
Supporters say that despite a surge by Newt Gingrich and continued threats from his right flank by his GOP nomination rivals, Mitt Romney should stick to his guns and keep hammering at the president while largely ignoring the Republican field
Romney's Mormon Faith Likely a Minor Issue in General Election
In the 2012 presidential campaign, Mitt Romney's Mormon faith will play an important role, but party allegiance would likely ultimately win out in a general election
This is a story about the underbelly of American society today, but it begins by reference to an essay written a long time ago
When somebody complains about how politicians are a bunch of corrupt, lazy, no-account bums, Barney Frank has been known to reply with a wry grin: 'Y'know, the public is no bargain, either.' That's what I'm going to miss about the Massachusetts Democrat who has announced he's not running for re-election
Why Losing Presidential Candidates Stick it Out
So why do presidential candidates stay in the race long after their fate is obvious?
Michele Bachmann Comes Up Empty With Congressional Endorsements
Securing the most endorsements doesn't guarantee you're going to get the most votes. But they can help legitimize, energize, and monetize campaigns from time to time. But the most curious number is zero - that's how many of Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's colleagues have backed her run for the White House
After nearly a dozen Republican presidential debates in advance of the 2012 election designed to inform the American people about their choices and possibly narrow the field, neither objective has yet been adequately satisfied
Democrats: Courting Joe the Puppeteer
Joe the Puppeteer may be for Democrats what Joe the Plumber was for the GOP
Most Americans See Through Humbug About Taxes and Spending
What should the federal government be doing to help those less well off? It's an appropriate question as the nation enters the season of giving, when even the grumpiest among us silence the inner Scrooge and drop a few coppers into the donation kettle
Catering to the Frozen Pizza Lobby
How small-minded is Congress? How tangled-up in a right-wing ideological knot is it? How subservient to corporate lobbyists is it? The answers to these three questions are: pizza, tomato paste, and spuds
The United States Has Seen Much Worse
From a civil war, to impeachments, to assassinations, the U.S. government has seen worse
A Year Americans Would Like to Forget
2011 wasn't the worst of times, just a year to be quickly and gladly forgotten
Ah, 2011. What a topsy-turvy year you've been. That's all according to polling compiled by Gallup
2011: Definitely in the Bottom 10
Of the 223 years since the government first convened under the Constitution, 2011 must be ranked in the bottom 10
Government Has Not Failed the People as It Did in 1860
For all its current shortcomings, the government remains intact, and the issues it faces are not as resistant to compromise as slavery
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
American Border Law Enforcement Uses More Military Equipment
New surveillance equipment and weapons being deployed along the U.S. border with Mexico are prompting some Mexicans to complain that U.S. law enforcement is becoming too military
Alabama's Immigration Aftershock
HB 56 -- the nation's strictest immigration law -- has been a disaster for agriculture, Alabama's No. 1 industry
We need outside-the-box immigration solutions that both protect human rights and make economic sense
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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Feisty Gingrich Stakes Campaign on Electability - ABC News
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Newt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: that he is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama. Even some of his supporters seem to be struggling to buy the former House speaker's claim, an indication that chief rival Mitt ...
Rubio remains man in the middle in Florida primary
Rubio, Hotly Wooed, Plays It Cool
Leadership Scramble: GOP Rivals Vie For Title
Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East - Washington Post
National Post
Washington Post
The Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats. In response to requests from US Central Command, which oversees military ...
Navy converting ship into floating commando base in Middle East
US plans to send 'floating commando base' to Mideast, documents show
Navy Plans to Make Base From Old Ship
California high court backs panel's new state Senate districts - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Even if a GOP-backed proposal to scrap the new plan qualifies for the November ballot, the map produced by a citizens commission is 'clearly the most appropriate' for the election, the court says. Justice Goodwin Liu cautioned that the ruling may have ...
Cuomo says he will veto NY redistricting plan
Court uphold newly drawn state Senate districts
State high court allows new political maps: Decision likely means Sen ...
Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title - USA TODAY
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USA TODAY
Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open women's title on Saturday night and secure the No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final. By Mark Dadswell, Getty Images Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates her 6-3 ...
Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova for Australian Open title
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian title
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Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, who led city during racially turbulent 1970s ... - Washington Post
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BOSTON β Kevin H. White, a four-term mayor who led Boston through years of racial violence and economic stagnation and was credited with putting the city on a path to prosperity, has died. He was 82. White, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's ...
Former Mayor Kevin Hagan White dies at 82
Former Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82
Ex-Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82
'Barefoot Bandit' gets prison and movie deal | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-28 - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Philadelphia Inquirer
By Manuel Valdes AP SEATTLE - A federal judge sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 61/2 years in prison Friday for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010.
"Barefoot Bandit" gets 6.5 years of federal time
'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years
'Barefoot Bandit' handed six years in jail for international crime spree
US, South Korea plan first joint drills since Kim Jong Il's death - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times
REPORTING FROM SEOUL -- Ready to test the diplomacy waters of North Korea's new regime, the militaries of the US and South Korea will hold their annual joint exercise next month, a drill that Pyongyang has previously called a provocative act, ...
North Korea threatens to punish mobile-phone users as 'war criminals'
SKorea Staging Artillery Drills at Border Island
South Korea allows first private group to take aid to North Korea since Kim ...
Paul pursued strategy of publishing controversial newsletters, associates say - Washington Post
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Washington Post
Ron Paul, well known as a physician, congressman and libertarian , has also been a businessman who pursued a marketing strategy that included publishing provocative, racially charged newsletters to make money and spread his ideas, said three people ...
Paul hunts for GOP delegates in Maine
Ron Paul denies report that he approved newsletters
Paul braves snowy Maine in hunt for GOP delegates
Cruise disaster lawsuits must be in Italy - The Tennessean
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The Tennessean
Divers approach the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy, on Friday. / Associated Press Curt Anderson | Associated Press MIAMI β While the parent company of the owner of the stricken Costa Concordia is based in Miami, passengers who ...
Concordia deputy captain in court
Divisions over cruise disaster pay-out plan
Salvagers face major challenges in recovering half-sunk cruise ship
Obama Details Plan to Curb Tuition - Wall Street Journal
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Wall Street Journal
By LAURA MECKLER and STEPHANIE BANCHERO ANN ARBOR, Mich.βPresident Obama unveiled on Friday his most ambitious effort yet to address public concern about soaring college costs, but he left unclear key details on cost and implementation that could ...
College presidents wary of Obama cost-control plan
Obama puts 'colleges on notice'
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