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"We've heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam -- and that protectionism is the best way forward.

"Psychologist Susan David [photo, left] shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness.

"How smart can our machines make us?

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"Here's how to hit it out of the park without any work experience or internships.

"There's no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common.

"You've got a smartwatch on your wrist, Siri in your palm, and emails notifications popping up on your computer screen all day long.

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"Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun [photo, left] wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity.

"Need to land on a decision that works for everyone?

"In this first-of-its-kind conversation, the Bezos brothers discuss their early influences, habits for success, and predictions for the future.

"What's the secret to making content people love?

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"This [past] fall, Nordstrom opened a new store in West Hollywood, Calif.

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"This is an interesting tactic from the retailer, and one that makes a lot of sense from a behavioral perspective.

"Getting out of debt can feel overwhelming.

"Life has a nasty habit of interrupting the best-laid plans, but more often than not, it’s our own minds that get in the way of our goals.

"Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?

"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.

"Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication.