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US – Friday, March 19

The key to Kyoto

Kyoto’s temples and Geisha culture are legendary, but this city is no slouch when it comes to mixing in a large slice of contemporary, too.

Obama pushes loan fixes

The House and the Senate are expected to vote on the reconciliation legislation within the next week or so to resolve their differences over health care reform.

Letting ‘Freedom’ ring

Frederic Chopin wrote a piano sonata in A minor; Alicia Keys’ debut album was called “Songs in A Minor.”

How to spend your tax refund like a pro

Spring is in the air: It’s time to hunt down the best deal on this season’s must-have sandals, indulge in one too many candy Easter eggs and, oh yeah, do your taxes.

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Start your own business

HOW TO MAKE IT
When Michelle Madhok was a director of editorial products at AOL, she’d often go to outlet malls and pick clothing for co-workers. “I thought, ‘Maybe this is a business idea,’” she says.

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Parts of the collectible car market have taken a hit during the recession, but that has not stopped some of the rarest cars achieve record-breaking prices in the last couple of years. Just last May, a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sold for $12,402,500, becoming the most expensive car ever sold at auction.

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Drowning in debt? Stop spending

Most people in debt don’t think about how they spend their money, according to Kathleen Gurney, a psychologist specializing in money-related issues.

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‘Lindsay’ sues E*Trade over ‘milkaholic’ ad

NEW YORK. The actress Lindsay Lohan has sued E*Trade Financial Corp. for $100 million, saying a “milkaholic” baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her.

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heart leads to lucrative new career

HOW TO MAKE IT
Rod Winterrowd is a highly successful and respected residential interior designer in New York, with clients in the Big Apple, London and beyond.

HOW TO SPEND IT
Diamonds are as synonymous with Oscar night as glittering gowns and tearful speeches. In fact, it is a huge event for the diamond industry because exclusive retailers such as Graff and Fred Leighton get a massive amount of free exposure by having Oscar nominees wear their jewels. It is such a big deal that the industry promotional body gave “the most stunning diamond moment of the night” to Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan, the star of “An Education,”

The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.

How to spend your tax refund like a pro

Spring is in the air: It’s time to hunt down the best deal on this season’s must-have sandals, indulge in one too many candy Easter eggs and, oh yeah, do your taxes.