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Up and Dow

Adam Sternbergh, New York magazine's editor-at-large, warns against compulsive watching of the Dow Jones average.

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Uncommon Economic Indicators

Abe Brown, spokesperson for J&R Electronics; Patty Lenartz, co-owner of Slope Cellars, a wine store in Brooklyn; Manjit Singh, manager and owner of the Jackson Diner in Queens; Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute and author of Color: Messages and Meanings; and Judith Velosky-Martell, co-owner of The Flying Squirrel, a second hand children's clothing and gear store in Williamsburg, discuss how the economy is affecting their small businesses.

Question of the Day: What are your uncommon economic indicators? The little things that indicate a slowing economy? Report on them below!

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Fare Fight

William Henderson, executive director of the New York City Transit Riders Council, a state-mandated advocacy group for New York City subway and bus riders, talks about the problem bus drivers face when dealing with fare-beaters.

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Bombay Update

Somini Sengupta, The New York Times' New Delhi bureau chief, updates the latest from Bombay and the geopolitical ripple effects of last week's attacks.

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Worker's Take

Jonathan Tasini, executive director of the Labor Research Association, reacts to the Obama cabinet picks.

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One-Minute Movie Reviews

The holiday movie season is in full swing, and we want to hear your one-minute movie reviews. What movies should people see, and what should they avoid? Comment below in 130 words or less or give us call!

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