Economy
Why Not Raise Capital Gains Taxes?
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Monday, December 17, 2012
The Two-Way
Investors Shun Gun Makers As Gun-Control Talk Increases
December 17, 2012 Share prices for gun makers were down when the stock market closed Monday, on an otherwise positive trading day. Despite an election-season spike in revenue, investors now seem concerned about the long-term outlook for restrictions on gun sales.
The Two-Way
Girls, Boys And Toys: Rethinking Stereotypes In What Kids Play With
December 17, 2012 A New Jersey teenager who launched a campaign to get Hasbro to make a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven is expected to meet with the toy company Monday afternoon. Her campaign seems to be part of heightened gender messaging awareness in toys this holiday season.
Afghanistan
Afghan Woman Carves Out An Entrepreneurial Niche
December 17, 2012 Despite more than a decade of international efforts to support women in Afghanistan, female entrepreneurs remain relatively rare. But one Afghan woman is trying to show the men a thing or two about making high-quality furniture in Afghanistan.
All Tech Considered
New Car Features May Keep Older Drivers Out Of The Big Yellow Taxi
December 17, 2012 Carmakers are taking advantage of innovations in electronics and software to trick out the interiors of their vehicles. The gizmos appeal to tech-savvy buyers. But those interior features are quietly aimed at another audience: aging baby boomers.
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