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Why Some Countries Are Stopping Their Stimulus

The different speeds with which economies are withdrawing economic stimulus programs spell more uncertainty for the global economy

Blogs

Nerd World

A Smarter Smartphone? TIME Reviews the Motorola Droid

By now you've seen Verizon's iDon't/DROID Does campaign on TV or on the streets

The Detroit Blog

Of Jungaleers And Technicians

Historically, Cass Tech has been the crown jewel of Detroit's public high schools, a magnet for many of the city's best and brightest students.

The Curious Capitalist

Are Finance Professors to Blame for the Financial Crisis?

I really didn't think this was the main premise of my book. I wrote 95% of the thing before the financial crisis, and I certainly didn't predict the disaster that ensued.

It's Your Money

Free Shipping: The Online Deal-Closer

Online shoppers really like free shipping—and apparently, stores are willing to oblige

Personal Finance

Planning for Retirement

To battle the uncertainty, check out our five-part series on how to plan for retirement now.

Special Report

Six Tax Tips for the End of the Year

As 2009 winds down, a few smart tax-saving tactics can help make the year a winner for your personal finances

Special Report

The Must-Have Travel Gadgets of 2009

Next time you hit the road, stay connected, be mobile and look drop-dead cool with 25 of the world's best tech gadgets

Money & Main St.

Downsizing: Why Today's Homebuyers Are Thinking Small

The housing bust hasn't just brought down prices. Size is shrinking, too, as Gen Y homebuyers now call the tune

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HANS MONDROW, East Germany's last communist prime minister, on the East German soldiers who ignored orders to shoot to kill those crossing into West Germany and made the decision to open the border on Nov. 9, 1989
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