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Do Americans accumulate too much stuff?
Jeremy Hobson Jul 13, 2012
There are some recent findings out that Americans have, well, just too much stuff -- and that a huge number of garages in America can't even fit cars because they are so filled with junk.
The appeal of picking the first option
Jeremy Hobson Jul 11, 2012
We live in a world full of options: 50 different kinds of cereal, hundreds of iPhone apps. But a new study has found that people consistently choose the options that are thrown at us first.
Wireless providers have doubts about texting campaign donations
Jeremy Hobson Jul 9, 2012
About a month back, the Federal Election Commission approved a proposal to allow campaign contributions via text message. Both Obama and Romney camps have showed their support for the plan. But now Reuters is reporting that wireless carriers in the country might not be so easy to convince.
One solution to the nation's unemployment problem
Jeff Horwich Jul 6, 2012
So as this unemployment report continues to show stagnant growth, many politicians, experts, armchair economists are chiming in on the best way to solve the unemployment problem in the U.S. One idea being floated is inspired by Germany: working fewer hours.
Hybrid car buyers aren't the most loyal
David Brancaccio Apr 10, 2012
Turns out, many Americans who purchase a hybrid car end up going back to a non-hybrid the next time they hit the car lot.
The psychology behind Greg Smith's op-ed
Jeremy Hobson Mar 15, 2012
What kind of emotions and thoughts lie behind a high-profile resignation?
U.K. Starbucks locations start playing the name game
Kate McGough Mar 14, 2012
In the U.K. today, where Starbucks has just started writing customers' names on their coffee cups for the first time.
A simpler name helps you get ahead
Kai Ryssdal Feb 28, 2012
A new study shows that people with easier to pronounce names may be more likely to get ahead in the workplace.
A fellow disruptor, with research
Matt Berger Nov 23, 2011
Turns out most people know technology will disrupt their work and business, but few are ready to adapt
Red means you're fired
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note today. Getting fired is bad enough, but finding out from a traffic light? File this one under Human Relations horror stories:...
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