Tag: Society

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Join the discussion about "The Beauty Premium"... Do better looking people do better in life?

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

There's a premium on beauty. And it's not just social, it's economic. Some people can earn more because they have better teeth. Others earn more because they are taller. What's your experience? Join the discussion by clicking "get in the mix", by emailing mytake@thetakeaway.org, or by calling our SpinVox line at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. And tune in Tuesday morning for Freakonomics author Stephen Dubner's assessment.

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Border disorder: The business of human smuggling

Monday, May 26, 2008

Reporter Lowell Bergman has been covering the Tijuana border for nearly 40 years. In a new PBS FRONTLINE/World documentary, "Mexico: Crimes at the Border," he investigates the inner workings of the business of human smuggling and the temptations of corruption for U.S. border guards.

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Presidential Hot-or-Not: Would you pick these presidents over their vice presidents based on looks?

Monday, May 26, 2008

You'll see five pairs of portraits — one president and one vice president. Click on the one you think is the most attractive and we'll tell you if you picked the president. You do know your presidents, don't you?
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The Texas polygyny case: Was there evidence of danger to the children?

Friday, May 23, 2008

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