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Too few geriatricians for an aging U.S.

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Caitlan Carroll | Aug 5, 2008
The number of prescriptions and doctors elderly Americans have to keep track of is daunting, which is where geriatric specialists step in. But just as millions head into old age, the number of experts is in decline. Caitlan Carroll reports.
Posted In: Health
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The arcade is in your living room

| Jul 16, 2008
Rising gas prices have some budget-conscious families trading a night on the town for a night at home in front of a game console. Jean-Luc Renault reports.
Posted In: Entertainment
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Is KB Home commiting a "random act of greenness"?

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Jim Nicolow | Jul 25, 2008
Joel Makower reflects upon the evolving definition of greenwash in a recent post titled, "How Bad is Greenwashing, Really?" He explains how...
Posted In: Energy Star, greenwash, KB Home
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Work Life: Paddle tennis champion

| Aug 8, 2008
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we command the table with Scott Freedman, paddle tennis champion for two decades.
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The insecurities of online banking

| Jul 25, 2008
A University of Michigan researcher found 75 percent of banks he studied had dangerous design flaws in their Web networks that could leave customer data open to cyber-thieves. Mitchell Hartman has more on how to stay safe.
Posted In: Crime, Internet
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Summer School: Universal default

| Aug 8, 2008
We're taking you back to the basics with our summer refresher course on finance terms. Today, learn how one bad financial decision can snowball thanks to universal default.
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A digital peek in your medicine cabinet

| Aug 8, 2008
Insurance companies have a high-tech way of looking at an applicant's prescription drug usage before granting coverage, a move that has many concerned about the privacy of medical data. Steve Henn reports.
Posted In: Health
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The Lost decade?

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Chris Farrell | Jul 22, 2008
From economist Ed Yardeni's newsletter this morning:...
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Iraqi refugees learn U.S. job style

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Janet Babin | Jun 9, 2008
Even with an impressive skill set, many Iraqi refugees have trouble finding jobs in the U.S. To help, a nonprofit group in Washington, D.C. is working to help bridge the communication gap. Janet Babin has more.
Posted In: Jobs
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Oh, waiter! Charge it to my PAC

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Steve Henn | Jul 21, 2008
Lawmakers are still dining out and jetting off on trips they don't pay for themselves --and taking friends and lobbyists with them. They get the money by setting up something called a "leadership political action committee." Steve Henn reports.

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