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Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.
Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
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6 styles of parenting from around the globe
In 'How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm,' writer Mei-Ling Hopgood explores parenting customs from other cultures.
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'The Real Romney': 10 facts about the presidential hopeful
From the biography that aims to show America the 'real' politician, here are 10 facts about Mitt Romney, the candidate some voters still feel they don't know
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3 great photo books
Three of the best photo books of 2011, as picked by the Monitor's photo staff.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween
Halloween has its own collection of seasonal iconography, much like a Christmas tree or an Easter basket. Since the October holiday straddles the line between celebration and superstition, it's no surprise some of the day's symbols are of a darker origin.
Here are five things that are intertwined with the history of Halloween.
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America's CEO question
Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
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Foiled suicide bombing of US Capitol: plot is both familiar and strange
Since 9/11, a series of would-be attackers – many of them 'lone wolves' – have been thwarted by undercover agents posing as collaborators. But an attempted suicide bombing is unusual.
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The Vote
Why Michigan could be Mitt Romney's make-or-break moment (+video)
Mitt Romney trails Rick Santorum in Michigan. Has any presidential aspirant lost their home state primary, yet gone on to win a major party nomination? Since 1972, the answer is no.
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As violent Puerto Rican drug trade seeps into mainland US, Washington must act
Drug trafficking is at the root of most of the 1,136 homicides perpetrated in Puerto Rico in 2011, the highest number ever recorded, exceeding even Mexico's murder rate. The Puerto Rican government cannot manage this crisis alone. Washington must intervene.
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The Jeremy Lin Show goes global (+video)
Jeremy Lin isn't just big in the Big Apple. Jeremy Lin is emerging as a star in Canada, Britain, Taiwan and China.
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America's big wealth gap: Is it good, bad, or irrelevant?
The gap between rich and poor is at its widest since the Roaring '20s. Obama complains that it's unfair, but a growing chorus of economists and sociologists say it's worse than that.
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Whitey Bulger trial date set for Nov., judge rejects pleas for more time
Whitey Bulger: During a hearing in federal court Monday, Bulger's attorney, J.W. Carney Jr., said it would take his law firm at least a year to go through more than 500,000 documents and nearly 1,000 tapes prosecutors have turned over to the defense.
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Modern romance: Gen-Y is late to the wedding, but wants marriage
Gen-Y is is rewriting modern romance as the path to marriage gets longer but more certain: Young people want more certainty before the wedding.
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Beyond the hookup: Some Gen-Y singles like old-fashioned dating
The conventional dating wisdom of the hookup culture is not embraced by all Gen-Y singles.
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Health insurance plan: No more changes on birth control rule
Health insurance program's new rule on contraceptive coverage, after Obama's compromise for religious groups, will have no other changes, says White House chief of staff. But US Catholic bishops say they will still challenge health insurance plan in the courts.
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Valentine's Day gifts: How to save money on roses
This Valentine's Day, consumers will spend an estimated $1.8 billion on flowers, mostly roses. But high demand combined with an off-peak growing season can make Valentine's Day roses quite pricey. Here's how to save.
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Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.
Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
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401(k) plans: Did yours grow? Most didn't in 2011.
401(k) plans averaged $69,100 per participant at the end of 2011, down $300 from a year earlier. Fidelity said fees and poor investment performance were behind the lack of growth in 401(k) plans.
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Stir It Up!
Cookbook review: 'Food of Life'
'Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies' by Najmieh Batmanglij is a treasured collection of classic Iranian recipes.
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Occupy evictions include Pittsburgh, Miami and Portland, Maine
Occupy evictions have been occurring with some frequency over the past few months. A camp in Portland, Maine is one of the most recent among Occupy evictions.
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6 styles of parenting from around the globe
In 'How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm,' writer Mei-Ling Hopgood explores parenting customs from other cultures.
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Electric cars: 'Plug-ins' look for spark in 2012
Automakers in 2012 will launch 13 plug-in vehicles, running on electricity alone all or most of the time. This is the year that will tell whether the electric car market has a roaring liftoff or a slow-rolling start, analysts say.
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Super Bowl ad makes New York Mayor Bloomberg gun control king
The gun control movement has faltered in recent years. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vowed to spend his own fortune to buck that trend, most notably with a Super Bowl ad.
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Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots and Giants cap off clamorous NFL campaign
The biggest game in the 2011 NFL season almost didn't happen, due to a players lockout by owners over the summer. Now, it's time to crown a champion.
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Change Agent
Super Bowl puts spotlight on philanthropist's life
Myra Kraft's good works inspire Patriots football players and the New England region.
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Schemes on Wall Street and in public policy
It's too bad 'scheme' has such a bad reputation in American English, because we could certainly use a synonym for 'program.'
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Culture Cafe
Goat Rodeo's eclectic mix is bluesy and original
The four musicians who participate in 'The Goat Rodeo Sessions' somehow make the jumble of musical genres work.
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Stir It Up!
Super Bowl mini pizza appetizers
A quick no-fuss appetizer to help you cheer on the Super Bowl.
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The science behind Groundhog Day (Hint: There isn't any.)
Despite the prognostications of celebrity marmots, the arrival of spring is based largely on the Earth's orientation to the sun.
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Occupy Wall St. nonviolence: Is Oakland the exception or the future? (+video)
Many in Occupy Wall St., including the movement's earliest members, are imploring activists to embrace nonviolence as a core principle. But in Oakland there's talk of a 'diversity of tactics.'
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