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Stocks gain as hope rises for stimulus plan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks gained on Tuesday as bets rose on the likelihood of a government stimulus package after the release of minutes from the last Fed policy meeting painted a dismal picture of the U.S. economy.
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Commentary: Life Lessons from My Father
 While 2008 was not a good year for him, commentator Stephen Whitley has managed to gain some perspective that will serve him well in the future.
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News
Recession May Affect How Gadgets Pitched At Expo
The Consumer Electronics Show, the biggest showcase for new electronics products, is in Las Vegas this week. Those attending are trying to console themselves that their sales in 2008 are projected as flat, or only down between 3 and 4 percent.

Doctors Struggle To Get Into Gaza
Relief supplies are stacking up on Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip. But only a trickle of humanitarian and medical aid is getting through. Meanwhile, Palestinians eager to return home despite the carnage, have found themselves stranded.

Gaza Conflict Plays Out Online Through Social Media
Palestinians and Israelis are telling their stories with text messages and social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Now the mainstream media and the Israeli government are getting into the act.

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