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Baby Boomers will drive this economy
Aug 17, 2012
As Baby Boomers age, younger generations are fearing the day they'll be shouldering the burden to pay for Boomers' Social Security benefits. But one senior says Baby Boomers will help boost the economy, not drain it.
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Three steps to boost investor confidence
Aug 9, 2012
Banks are still huge, financial scandals still break -- even after the recession revealed flaws in the financial system. A commentator gives his short-and-sweet solution.
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Mandatory, extended vacation is good for the economy
Aug 7, 2012
Congress is off on vacation until Labor Day. Robert Reich says a mandatory three weeks off would be good for all of us -- and the economy, too.
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The joys of unplugging
Aug 3, 2012
Writer Jen Miller used to dread being away from her e-mail inbox. But after taking a real vacation, her attitude about unplugging has changed.
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Worried about climate change? Eat less meat.
Jul 30, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman says industrial meat production accounts for at least one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions.
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No surprise Team USA uniform was made in China
Jul 26, 2012
U.S. clothing makers may not beat China on price, but can on technological innovation.
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Do you have a case of social media depression?
Jul 23, 2012
Commentator Beth Teitell on how social media "friends" erode confidence with sunny status updates and photos of perfect children.
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Reflecting on the tragedy at 'Dark Knight Rises'
Jul 20, 2012
Commentator and culture journalist Alyssa Rosenberg on the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., that occurred last night at a screening of the popular Batman movie.
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'Stay-tirement' instead of retirement
Jul 13, 2012
Rethinking our expectations for the "Golden Years."
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Can big fraud settlements curb corporate misdeeds?
Jul 11, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says top officials need to feel the heat in order to change corporate behavior.
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