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Cisco CEO: Get ready for 'the Internet of everything'
David Brancaccio Feb 4, 2013
Are we moving away from an Internet of webpages and toward an Internet of things, or an Internet of interconnected objects?
How Americans think about the economy and their lives
Frank Newport Jan 31, 2013
When asked about how the economy directly impacts their lives, most Americans give the obvious answers -- and a couple of surprises too.
$53,000 for a cat bite? You gotta be 'kitten' me!
David Lazarus Jan 25, 2013
Guest host David Lazarus grills the head of the hospital where he was recently treated for a cat bite to the tune of $53,000.
Mind your money manners: Financial etiquette rules
David Lazarus Jan 25, 2013
Is it ever appropriate to ask someone how much money they make? How much they paid for something? Who is supposed to pay for dinner? Is it polite to remind someone that they owe you money? Personal finance columnist Liz Weston schools us on common financial faux pas.
Rules to remember when it comes to money etiquette
Liz Pulliam Weston Jan 24, 2013
In the age of social media and oversharing, how has money etiquette evolved? The combination of tact and common sense still go a long way. Here are some tips to help you mind your money matters.
Market for desktops on decline
Queena Kim Jan 24, 2013
Smartphones and tablets are changing the equation for desktop computers. And an entire industry is feeling the pain.
Technology at Davos; Telemedicine in the smartphone age
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
At the 43rd annual World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders are meeting to discuss more than just business and politics. Technology is also on the agenda this year. And telemedicine -- providing medical care over the internet -- takes off in the smartphone age.
How a cat bite cost one man $55,000
David Lazarus Jan 22, 2013
His own cat bit him. Then David Lazarus got an infection. Surgery, tests and a hospital stay later, his total bill came to $55,000.
How to avoid the flu
David Lazarus Jan 23, 2013
Flu season is in full swing. Some people take the flu shot, some take time off when they feel under the weather and some still report to work no matter how bad they feel. Dr. Russell Greenfield answers questions about seasonal sickness and debunks some common myths about the flu shot.
I don't want to invest in oil and tobacco companies: Advice
David Lazarus Jan 18, 2013
Can you be a socially responsible investor and still get good returns on your investments? When do you know it's time to file for bankruptcy? If your retirement account provider starts charging little fees, is it time to shop around? L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus helps listeners with these personal finance questions.
