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[$$] U.S. Opts for Limited Surge
Obama will lay out a war plan for Afghanistan that calls for some 30,000 new troops and benchmarks for training Afghan security forces.

[$$] Commuter Airlines: Questions of Safety
A string of commuter-airline accidents in recent years has put these carriers and their pilots in the spotlight.

[$$] In Shanghai, the Autumn Game Just Isn't Cricket Anymore
As China's cricket-fighting season gets longer, purists fret that the pastime is being threatened by a money culture.

[$$] Job Cuts Loom as Stimulus Fades
Highway-construction companies, having completed many stimulus projects, are starting to see business dry up, an ominous sign for unemployment.

Marketplace

[$$] Steelmakers Downsize Once Again
U.S. steelmakers are shutting down plants that were spared in earlier recessions, looking to create a smaller, more efficient industry.

[$$] 'Cyber Monday' Discounts Draw Web-Shopping Crowd
"Cyber Monday'" shopping appeared to get off to a strong start, thanks to promotions and high-tech marketing efforts.

[$$] GE, Vivendi in a Deal on NBC Stake
General Electric has hammered out an agreement to buy its partner's minority stake in NBC Universal for $5.8 billion. The purchase could be finalized this week.

[$$] Areva SA Sets Talks On Unit
Areva picked a consortium of Alstom and Schneider Electric to acquire its power transmission and distribution business.

Money & Investing

[$$] Growth's Albatross: Inventory Rebound
Business inventories aren't falling as fast as they were during the recession's depths. And it doesn't seem as though they're poised to soar soon. This is a problem.

[$$] Dubai Discusses Debt Revamp
Dubai World broke six days of silence and announced details of its proposed debt restructuring, saying it was having constructive talks with banks over some $26 billion in affected debt.

[$$] SEC Faces Questions on Inside-Trader Settlement
U.S. judge wants more information related to the deal and facts underlying the gains on Nova Chemicals trading. The review is the latest sign of scrutiny the agency is facing over its investigative and enforcement actions.

[$$] WaMu Is Gone But the Parent Is Fighting On
A bankruptcy judge is expected to rule soon on who owns $4 billion in Washington Mutual deposits claimed by both J.P. Morgan and the thrift's holding company.

Personal Journal

[$$] Bright Ideas for Treating the Winter Blues
There is now hope for sufferers of seasonal affective disorder, which can cause depression, lethargy, irritability and a desire to avoid social situations.

[$$] The Dark Side of 'Webtribution'
For much of human history, taking revenge on your enemies—as opposed to fantasizing about it—was too much of a hassle for most people to bother with. Thanks to the Internet, it is easier, and nastier, than ever.

[$$] When Your Rising Star Stalls
How should you react when an anticipated promotion gets postponed?

[$$] New Job, Same Firm: Learning the Ropes
While starting a new job means learning the ropes at an unfamiliar place, for those faced with a sudden role shift within the same company, the move can be even trickier. How to handle a role change at work.