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A combination photo shows (L-R) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, conservative commentator Lou Dobb and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in file photos.  REUTERS/Staff

Do these people have reason to smile? 2:00pm ET

Will the dreary economic New Normal create a political opening for Lou Dobbs, Michael Bloomberg or Sarah Palin -- or someone else with high visibility, deep pockets or both?  Blog 

 
Interior view shows seats in the economy class of new Airbus A380 at Frankfurt Airport March 22, 2007. REUTERS/Alex Grimm
Flying without the perks

With the economic downturn curbing business travel globally, it appears people have become resigned to no-frills flights.  Full Article 

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Fallen leaves help rake in revenues

Every fall Americans rake up their leaves and kick them to the curb without ever thinking about the business opportunity they are throwing away.  Full Article 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 76.05 -2.51% 27 Nov 2009 13:55 EST
Gold 1174.2 -1.09% 27 Nov 2009 15:31 EST
People in a truck leave after shopping at Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas, November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
The end of a journey

A road trip across recession-torn America revealed some heartbreaking stories, but it also uncovered the country's greatest asset: its ability to reinvent itself.  Blog 

Pictures of the Week

Visuals Editor Corinne Perkins on 14 pictures that caught her eye this week.  Audio Slideshow