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Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery

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Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery 2009 was accompanied by one of the biggest losses in U.S. stock market history. The economy seemed to be stuck in a rut, with bank bailouts and plummeting stock indexes. But measurements of consumer confidence before the arrival of 2010 showed that consumer confidence is up 2.3 points. Does this small victory accurately indicate our nation's economic future? "Uptick in consumer confidence may herald recovery"

2009 was accompanied by one of the biggest losses in U.S. stock market history. The economy seemed to be stuck in a rut, with bank bailouts and plummeting stock indexes. But measurements of consumer confidence before the arrival of 2010 showed that consumer confidence is up 2.3 points. Does this small victory accurately indicate our nation's economic future?


Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code

Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code

Gourmet food truck vendors in Santa Monica convened on Jan. 10 following the closure of the mobile food court at 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard by the city. In an effort to save the venue for future food truck use, vendors, lawyers and foodies alike are making sure that the zoning ordinance is being reviewed by the city council.

"Food truck fleet, city hall clash over zoning code"

Gourmet food truck vendors in Santa Monica convened on Jan. 10 following the closure of the mobile food court at 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard by the city. In an effort to save the venue for future food truck use, vendors, lawyers and foodies alike are making sure that the zoning ordinance is being reviewed by the city council.

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Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world

Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world

Experienced undergraduates and Professor Larry Tuch, who leads a video game design class for the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, explore the elements of a good game. Learn why players get addicted, how playing can tighten social bonds, and where the industry may be headed in the future.

"Aficionados explain the victories and vices of the video game world"

Experienced undergraduates and Professor Larry Tuch, who leads a video game design class for the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, explore the elements of a good game. Learn why players get addicted, how playing can tighten social bonds, and where the industry may be headed in the future.

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Spanning time and space, the 5th Dimension survives after nearly 50 years

Spanning time and space, the 5th Dimension survives after nearly 50 years

Florence LaRue is the only remaining original singer of the famous 60s band The 5th Dimension. LaRue talks about the start of her career, favorite songs recorded and gives a closer look into her personal life today. Listen to hear an in-depth look into LaRue's life as a singer, lecturer, and humanitarian.

"Spanning time and space, the 5th Dimension survives after nearly 50 years"

Florence LaRue is the only remaining original singer of the famous 60s band The 5th Dimension. LaRue talks about the start of her career, favorite songs recorded and gives a closer look into her personal life today. Listen to hear an in-depth look into LaRue's life as a singer, lecturer, and humanitarian.

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UCLA medical students and health experts discuss health care reform bill

UCLA medical students and health experts discuss health care reform bill

News about health care reform has been swirling around intensely for several months now. But how does it affect young people? We hear from UCLA health experts and medical students.

For more information, visit:

http://www.cbo.gov/publications/collections/health.cfm

"UCLA medical students and health experts discuss health care reform bill"

News about health care reform has been swirling around intensely for several months now. But how does it affect young people? We hear from UCLA health experts and medical students.

For more information, visit:

http://www.cbo.gov/publications/collections/health.cfm

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