Small independent cafes are trying to stay afloat. Many of them offer free wireless Internet — but they don't want one Web surfer with a small coffee taking up table space all day long. So some are introducing stricter policies to get more turnover.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Some Coffee Shops ...

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‘Wishful Drinking’ book, one-woman show Carrie Fisher, 30 years ago. Image from Flikr. Carrie Fisher, more commonly referred to as Princess Leia, appeared on “Today” this morning to talk about “Wishful Drinking.” The piece is both a book and a one-woman Broadway show. You can buy the book “Wishful Drinking” for about $10 for the paperback or ...

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I do not currently have children, but I have not ruled out starting a family some day. If and when I do have children, I hope I will be able to help them become smart and capable adults over time. I believe this is what my parents have done for me, and I’d like to ...

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Our theme for today’s podcast is haggling and negotiating. The first guest in today’s Consumerism Commentary Podcast is Herb Cohen, author of You Can Negotiate Anything and adviser to Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Herb speaks about the experiences that led to his work in high profile negotiations and offers tips for everyday haggling ...

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You CAN be prepared for a short-term financial emergency If junior gets a nasty sting or bite and you don't have insurance, is your budget ready to feel the burn? (Photo: noaa.gov) Things can happen to anybody at any time. That will throw their budget, regardless of how stable, off the course.  Even for those of us who keep ...

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