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...Build America Bonds are a big subsidy that is costly to the federal government," says Michael Ettlinger, a vice president for economic policy at the liberal think tank Center for American Progress. "At some point we may say this is a subsidy we can't afford, but for now this is a great thing...
...economy shouldn't expect a Christmas gift. "It's a heck of a challenging time," says Mark Israel, president of Hearts on Fire, a high-end jewelry maker, "and we have to respond." Israel says Hearts on Fire will sell more products than usual below the $3,000 price point...
...Experts point also to the increasing number of women who elect to induce labor or give birth by cesarean section before 39 weeks. While a baby is technically considered full-term at 37 weeks' gestation, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises women not to deliver before 39 weeks. Many women, however, still choose to give birth between 37 and 39 weeks, for nonmedical reasons ranging from convenience to simply wishing not to be pregnant any longer. "But babies that are meant to stay in should just stay in," says Riley. "More maturity goes on between...
...this point, the contest has included a variety of assignments that include a traditional opinion column, blogging assignments, and online chat sessions with readers...
Landry’s tally overshadowed a breakout performance by Crimson freshman Josephine Pucci, who scored her first career goal with 1:26 left in the third period to put Harvard back in the game. Open at the point, she slammed the puck into the back of the net to tie the game, 1-1, and shifted the momentum in favor of the Crimson...