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QUOTE OF THE DAY
The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.
Bertrand Russell

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DID YOU KNOW?
Ever wonder why wet fabric appears darker? When fabric gets wet, light coming towards it refracts within the water, dispersing the light. In addition, the surface of the water causes incoherent light scattering. The combination of these two effects causes less light to reflect to your eyes and makes the wet fabric appear darker.

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RIDDLE
A teller of truth and lies.
History is told by me.
Wonders and mystery I shall show.
For the world can be reached when I am held.
What am I?

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SOLUTION
A book!

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Last updated at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 3, 2009


TONIGHT ON THE CBS EVENING NEWS

Here's a look at what we are working on for tonight's broadcast of The CBS Evening News from Anchor and Managing Editor, Katie Couric:

Hi everyone.

President Obama put the focus on jobs today by gathering local officials, economists, business and labor leaders at the White House to appeal for ideas on what it will take to put more Americans back to work. With double digit unemployment numbers for the first time since the early 1980s, Democratic lawmakers are suggesting a second economic stimulus aimed directly at job creation may be needed. Does the White House agree? CBS News Chief White House correspondent Chip Reid will have that story tonight. For more on this story, Click Here


Also tonight, CBS News National Correspondent Dean Reynolds will report on efforts to re-train Americans to perform jobs in the new economy.

It’s a sobering statistic. About thirty percent of the nation's high school students reported being emotionally, sexually, or physically abused by their boyfriends or girlfriends last year. Teen domestic violence was discussed at a summit hosted by the Attorney General and Education Secretary in Washington today. I'll speak with an 18 year old girl who was routinely beaten and raped by the young man she considered her boyfriend. The new realities and dangers of teen dating, tonight.

See you tonight. Katie

Here's an early look at one of the stories we are working on for Thursday night's broadcast of The CBS Evening News: After nationwide recalls due to lead, American consumers led a revolt against toys made in China. But now, toys from China are safer than ever. How did that happen? That story and more Thursday night only on The CBS Evening News.

If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: [e-mail]

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TONIGHT ON DAVID LETTERMAN
Tonight, actress Tina Fey joins Dave along with sportscaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and a performance from musical guest Mika.

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FRIDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW

Harry Smith, and Russ Mitchell anchor from New York. Lonnie Quinn will report the weather. Dave Price is on assignment. Maggie Rodriguez is on assignment. Julie Chen is on maternity leave.

In addition to the top news of the day, here's an early look at some of the stories we are working on for Friday morning's broadcast:

Good vs. evil. Coke vs. Pepsi. Retail vs. resale? That’s right, it’s a battle of the ages -- and it could be saving you big bucks on stylish accessories. As you'll see Friday morning, there can be dramatic differences in prices, but do the items themselves look all that different? CBS News Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen will have some great tips for you on how to accessorize without breaking the bank.

A recent study of heart screenings offered to 94 sixth-graders at a Houston middle school revealed seven with undiagnosed heart conditions and two of which required surgery. While other studies have focused on athletes, this project included all students. The results shocked researchers and now they want to see these tests offered at every campus. CBS News Correspondent Don Teague has this report -- then CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton with have valuable information on cardiac disease screenings for
your children.

Our special Early Holiday Unwrapped series wraps up tomorrow with a look at the thriftiest gifts of all -- those that won't cost you a dime! So far this week we've shown you the best gifts for $100 or less; $50 or less; $25 or less AND $10 or less, but tomorrow morning we're pulling out all the stops! Regina Lewis, Consumer Advisor for AOL, will show you some great gadgets, gift cards and much more that you can get for free and of course, where you can find them this holiday season!

Also, did you know that a glass of milk at breakfast can curb your appetite for lunch? Or that your mental clarity can actually increase when walking backwards? This is just some of the useful medical news that probably slipped under your radar in 2009. Dr. Pamela Peeke, medical expert from More magazine and author of Body For Life For Women, will share five interesting medical findings that you probably haven’t heard -- but will definitely want to know about!

Finally, why make the same old traditional holiday dishes this year when you can add a fresh new Asian twist! Jaden Hair, author of The Steamy Kitchen: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight’s Dinner, will show you how to make four Asian dishes that won't take hours and are sure to please this holiday season! Her menu will include: Shrimp Chips with Spiced Beef; Lamb Chops with Asian Pesto and Miso Mashed Potatoes; an exotic Passion Fruit Chili Martini and scrumptious Chocolate Wontons!

If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: [e-mail]

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