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• Jan 20, 2012

  Small talk: Church of Copyism, fake wine, BA’s oops

  The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: A church that believes in the power of file sharing, pinot noir that's not pinot noir, and British Airways causes "undue concern."

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• Jan 16, 2012

  The future of the global car market

  What would the world's roads look like if countries like China and India caught up with the United States?

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• Jan 4, 2012

  U.S. spending on Afghanistan and the United Nations

  In this week's quiz, Stephan Richter shows us how U.S. spending in Afghanistan stacks up against American spending for the United Nations.

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• Dec 30, 2011

  Best of ‘Small Talk’ in 2011

  A showcase of the most amusing under-the-radar business stories of 2011.

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• Dec 24, 2011

  Double-digit unemployment? These firms can’t find workers

  In Los Angeles, clothing makers are trying to ride a growth wave, if only they could find people to hire

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• Dec 23, 2011

  Small talk: Burger King, counting pigeons and product placement

  The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Burger King loses its crown, pigeons may be able to do math and the shows with the most product placement.

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• Dec 22, 2011

  Earning a degree of difficulty at Casino College

  Down and out, many students at Casino College still hope for a shot at the big time

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• Dec 21, 2011

  Attitude Check: Consumers spending more for Christmas

  The latest data from Gallup show that people are feeling better about the economy this holiday season, but worse about the U.S. government.

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• Dec 15, 2011

  How to have a happy holiday, from the Dinner Party Download

  As we head into the holidays, buying up the store and making big plans for parties… we could all use a little help if we want to make a splash.

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• Dec 9, 2011

  Small talk: Cuddle class, an Occupy Wall Street class, when Virginia starts classes

  The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: It's all about class. Air New Zealand has a cuddle class, NYU offers an Occupy Wall Street Class, and why classes in Virginia don't start until after Labor Day.

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