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3 things to know about the mortgage mess

All day Tuesday, Oct. 25, The Big Story Blog followed the Minnesota mortgage mess after President Obama announced a new plan to provide some refinancing relief for Americans who are "underwater" on their mortgages. Here are some conclusions:
by Paul Tosto

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Hawaii astronomer captures image of forming planet

Hawaii astronomer captures image of forming planet

Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a planet being born. The planet itself, based on scientific models of how planets form, is estimated to have started taking shape about 50,000 to 100,000 years ago.

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German satellite expected to hit Earth Sunday

German satellite expected to hit Earth Sunday

A defunct satellite is hurtling toward the atmosphere and pieces of it are expected crash to the Earth on Sunday, according to the German Aerospace Center.

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Bransons, space tourists anxious for maiden flight

Bransons, space tourists anxious for maiden flight

Few people know British billionaire Richard Branson better than his mother.

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A quarter of Minnesotans have no broadband at home

A new survey by Connect Minnesota shows that 28 percent of Minnesota households do not have high-speed Internet access at home. The biggest reason cited was lack of relevance.
by Dave Peters

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Inside the subconscious mind

Inside the subconscious mind

The conscious mind might get much of the credit for our actions, but neuroscientist David Eagleman argues in his new book that many of our preferences, thoughts, and intentions are driven by unconscious processes. Originally broadcast June 16, 2011.

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The Optimism Bias

The Optimism Bias

Why do most people believe that the future will be much better than the past and present, despite all evidence to the contrary? In her new book, Tali Sharot looks at how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy. Originally broadcast July 5, 2011.

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Finding happiness in the modern world by looking at the past

Finding happiness in the modern world by looking at the past

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival about his book, "The Happiness Hypothesis." It's an examination on how the mind works and the search for happiness and meaning in our lives, using the wisdom of the past as a guide.

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