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6 stories about life with your adult children

In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
Five ways Americans are coping with $4 a gallon gas prices

While Americans are paying an average of $3.51 per gallon to fill up their gas tanks, the average is far higher – $3.90 – in California. Here are five portraits of how Californians are coping with $4 a gallon gas prices.
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6 stories about life with your adult children

In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
Mansome: Men redefining 'manly,' and not just for laughs

Mansome isn't just a movie – it's a reality as the commodification of manhood has men redefining "manly." Clothes matter. Eyebrows matter. Hair matters.
Saving Money
The best and worst grocery stores: You get what you pay for

When it comes to grocery stores, customers generally must choose between great quality and low prices. But a few supermarket chains ranked high in both categories.
Saving Money
Never buy retail again. 15 ways.

There are so many ways to avoid paying retail that it’s almost never necessary. Here are 15 ways to never pay retail price again.
Cage-free promise on Burger King pork, eggs by 2017

Cage-free promise: Burger King has pledged that all of its pork and eggs will come from cage-free chickens and pigs within the next five years. The Burger King cage-free promise marks a huge step in the shift toward more humane treatment of livestock.
Saving Money
$5 gas? Here's one way to really save: Invest.

$5 gas is going to pinch no matter how much you inflate your tires or slow your speed. But buying oil-sector shares can more than make up for the economic setback from $5 gas.
Change Agent
John-Paul Maxfield aims to put nutrients from food waste back into the soil

Waste Farmers collects organic waste and creates organic agricultural products like fertilizer, potting soil, biochar, and compost tea.
Chapter & Verse
Is Slate's Amazon-defending blogger really a 'moron'?
US stocks fall sharply after ECB inaction

US stocks were down near session lows in midday trading. The European Central Bank's announcement that it had no large-scale bond-buying plan undercut enthusiasm for US stocks.
Horizons
$99 tablet computer: Android hardware gets cheaper than ever

A $99 tablet computer, with Android 4.0? It could be closer than you think. But is a $99 tablet computer too cheap to be worth anything?
Stocks end lower after Wednesday's huge gains

The Dow fell 25 points to close at 12020 after soaring nearly 500 points on Wednesday.
Stir It Up!
Stocking up the baker's pantry

Planning ahead can help eliminate cooking-related stress over the holidays.
Stocks rise on hopes for European banks

The Dow rose 131 points to close at 10939 as officials made moves to support Europe's struggling banks
Stocks fall, ending a four day rally

The Dow lost 119.96 points to close at 11,493.57. The S&P fell 14.47 points to end the day at 1,204.42, and the Nasdaq fell 33.42 points to 2, 546.04
Stir It Up!
The James Beard Foundation recognizes leaders in sustainable food

Michelle Obama, Alice Waters among others receive an inaugural award that recognizes efforts to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world.
California 'Amazon tax' kicks in – and local businesses could be losers

A new state law requires large, out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes on Internet purchases by California customers. The so-called Amazon tax has online retailers cutting ties with local affiliates.
The Vote
Stephen Colbert gets OK for 'super PAC.' What will he use it for?

Comedian Stephen Colbert will form a 'super PAC,' which can raise gobs of money, to air political ads ahead of Election 2012. He will have to disclose donors though, the FEC said.
Coffee prices nearly double, with no relief in sight

Coffee prices are up because of rising demand, higher fuel costs. High coffee prices has roasters, retailers struggling to cover costs.
Stir It Up!
Tilapia fish tacos

Simple fish tacos are even more delicious if you use sustainable fish like tilapia.
Change Agent
Putting pizzazz into pet adoption

Adopt & Shop flips the somber animal shelter into a snazzy pet boutique.
Stocks close mixed ahead of jobs report

Following a dismal performance Wednesday, the Dow fell about 41 points, the S&P 500 dropped about one point, and the Nasdaq gained about four points
The New Economy
Powerball numbers: Why do lottery winners keep working?

Costco workers in New York won a collective $200 million by guessing the correct Powerball numbers. Chances are many will keep working.
Stocks end modestly higher as energy gains

The Dow rose about 38 points, with DuPont rising and Verizon falling. The Nasdaq rose about 15 points.
Stocks end down. Oil rises, shutdown looms.

Dow falls 29 points as gold soars to new record and oil prices reach highest level since 2008. Traders focus on impact on stocks of a potential government shutdown.
Stocks close off lows hit after earthquake

Stocks fell initially on Japan's latest earthquake, but recovered some of their losses. The Dow average dropped 17 points; the S&P 500 index fell 2 points.