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Thursday Evening, November 23, 2006

Soup kitchen strain

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for U.S. soup kitchens, but this year there's less to give thanks for. Food banks are feeling the strains of higher prices for fruits and vegetables. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Betting on life expectancy

London could become the main trading center for new kind of security. The so-called "death derivative" will allow investors to bet on changes in the average human life span. Will New York markets miss out? Stephen Beard reports.

Tribes' riches increase membership battles

Gambling is a big business for American Indian tribes — and that means big money for their members. But a growing number say they're being forced out of the pot. Rachel Dornhelm has the story.

Virtual training's no game

While you're enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, thousands of police officers, firemen and EMTs are on duty. Sometimes there's not a lot to do, so they keep their skills sharp playing video games. Helen Palmer reports.

Sandwich generation

Millions of Baby Boomers have become part of the "sandwich generation" — taking care of both their kids and their elderly parents. Apryl Lundsten reports.

Holy Grail of coffee cups?

Every week 30 million-plus people grab coffee at Starbucks. That's a lot of cups. This spring, the company introduced a cup made with 10% post-consumer recycled fiber, the first of its kind. Sarah Gardner reports.

MUSIC FROM THIS SHOW

Thanksgiving
Poi Dog Pondering

Thanksgiving Grey
Jim Yoshii Pile-Up

Thank U
Alanis Morissette

Thank You
Dido

Jane's Mashup: Seasons
Edvard Grieg vs. Beanfield

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