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Notebook: Friday The 13th \| November 13, 2009 As the year 2009 has three Fridays which fall on the 13th of the month, Katie Couric discusses those who fear this day and why it may not be as unlucky as once thought.
Notebook: Obama in Japan \| November 12, 2009 While President Obama departs for a trip to Asia, Katie Couric notes that his diplomatic visit could help to re-strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan, which have recently been stained.
Notebook: Fort Hood \| November 6, 2009 The shooting at Fort Hood claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded 30 others. Katie Couric comments on the tragedy and the nation's responsibility to give all soldiers care and security.
Notebook: Sugary Cereal \| October 30, 2009 With millions of dollars spent advertising cereal overloaded with sugar to children, Katie Couric says that it may be time for parents to start selecting healthier options, such as oatmeal.
Notebook: Obama at Dover \| October 29, 2009 President Obama went to Dover Air Force Base late at night for the arrival of the bodies of 18 Americans who recently died in Afghanistan. Katie Couric says Mr. Obama faces difficult choices ahead.
Notebook: Sec. Clinton \| October 23, 2009 As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's approval rating is at 65 percent, higher than both Michelle and President Barack Obama's. Katie Couric comments that even conservatives are changing their tune.
Notebook: Party's Over \| October 22, 2009 Ken Feinberg, who is in charge of overseeing executive pay at seven companies that received bailout money, reigned in Wall Street bonuses. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Balloon Boy \| October 16, 2009 Millions watched a helium balloon soar thousands of feet in the air, fearing the worst: that a six-year-old boy was inside. Katie Couric comments on the turn of events.
Notebook: Annoying Words \| October 15, 2009 Katie Couric says "Whatever!" to some of the most, like...you know...irritating words and phrases in the English language.
Notebook: Nobel Signals Hope \| October 9, 2009 As President Obama joins the prestigious list of Nobel Prize winners, Katie Couric comments that the award signals hope from the international community that a new day has dawned in America.
Notebook: Airline Fees, Delays \| October 8, 2009 CBS News' Bianca Solorzano discusses the latest study which indicates that airlines, while frequently slapping fees on travelers, have increased times for flight delays.
Notebook: Afghan Strategy \| October 5, 2009 Katie Couric discusses the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, as President Barack Obama stands at the focus of a critical decision regarding levels of troop deployment.
Notebook: Art of Language \| September 30, 2009 A speech writer for Richard Nixon, conservative columnist William Safire has died at the age of 79. In our era of widespread abbreviations and slang, Katie Couric praises Safire, a master of diction.
Notebook: Iran Missiles \| September 28, 2009 Kelly Wallace speaks about the growing tensions over Iranian missiles. Iran's leaders insist their program is only for energy production, but world leaders are ready to react to a military threat.
Notebook: Albright's Pins \| September 25, 2009 Ahead of the release of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's new book "Read My Pins," Katie Couric comments on the gifted negotiator who isn't afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve.
Notebook: Kisses \| September 28, 2009 Amid fears of H1N1, Katie Couric says that she won't fret if the French tradition of greeting people with kisses gets the "kiss off."
Notebook: Ahmadinejad \| September 23, 2009 Katie Couric comments on Moumar Khadafy and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who recently addressed the UN General Assembly and have stirred up much controversy.
Notebook: Primary Care \| September 22, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the frustration of getting a doctor's appointment. If Congress extends health insurance to more Americans, getting a doctor's appointment may become even more difficult.
Notebook: Soda Tax \| September 18, 2009 A tax of one cent per ounce on soft drinks could be a major source of revenue for health care reform. Katie Couric comments on the explosive moment for the soda industry.
Notebook: Baseball Dad \| September 17, 2009 Jeff Glor offers praise for father Steven Monforto, who has emerged as an Internet video sensation after his 3-year-old daughter threw back a baseball caught at a Philadelphia Phillies game.
Notebook: Norma Rae \| September 16, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the impact of the late Crystal Lee Sutton, whose fight to unionize Southern textile plants with low pay and poor conditions was dramatized in the film "Norma Rae."
Notebook: Patrick Swayze \| September 15, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the life of Patrick Swayze, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze bravely opened the fundraising event, 'Stand Up 2 Cancer,' which could one day help find a cure.
Notebook: Watching Wall Street \| September 14, 2009 As Pres. Obama delivers a special speech in New York on the one-year-anniversary of the devastating Lehman Bros. collapse, Katie Couric notes that Wall Street must not repeat their mistakes.
Notebook: 9/11 Anniversary \| September 11, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the eighth anniversary of 9/11.
Notebook: Wilson's War \| September 10, 2009 Representative Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is in the penalty box after yelling "you lie" during President Obama's speech to Congress. Katie Couric comments on Wilson's outburst.
Notebook: Yoga School \| September 4, 2009 Yoga enthusiasts are at odds with lawmakers over whether schools for yoga teachers should be treated like other vocational programs. Katie Couric says that a compromise shouldn't be much of a stretch.
Notebook: Binge Drinking \| September 3, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the drop in binge drinking by teens and young adults over the past two decades; however, more than 1,800 college students die every year because of alcohol.
Notebook: Helping Students \| September 2, 2009 CBS News' Maggie Rodriguez discusses the new academic school year, as millions of students throughout the nation prepare to return. Rodriguez notes that children in needy should not be overlooked.
Notebook: Katrina Anniversary \| August 31, 2009 It has been 4 years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and parts of Mississippi. Seth Doane reports New Orleans has become the fastest growing city in America.
Notebook: College Slang \| August 28, 2009 UCLA just published its sixth edition of college slang words that students nationwide are using these days. Katie Couric wonders how many of these words will be around 20 years from now.

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Notebook: Friday The 13th \| November 13, 2009 As the year 2009 has three Fridays which fall on the 13th of the month, Katie Couric discusses those who fear this day and why it may not be as unlucky as once thought.
Notebook: Obama in Japan \| November 12, 2009 While President Obama departs for a trip to Asia, Katie Couric notes that his diplomatic visit could help to re-strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan, which have recently been stained.
Notebook: Fort Hood \| November 6, 2009 The shooting at Fort Hood claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded 30 others. Katie Couric comments on the tragedy and the nation's responsibility to give all soldiers care and security.
Notebook: Sugary Cereal \| October 30, 2009 With millions of dollars spent advertising cereal overloaded with sugar to children, Katie Couric says that it may be time for parents to start selecting healthier options, such as oatmeal.
Notebook: Obama at Dover \| October 29, 2009 President Obama went to Dover Air Force Base late at night for the arrival of the bodies of 18 Americans who recently died in Afghanistan. Katie Couric says Mr. Obama faces difficult choices ahead.
Notebook: Sec. Clinton \| October 23, 2009 As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's approval rating is at 65 percent, higher than both Michelle and President Barack Obama's. Katie Couric comments that even conservatives are changing their tune.
Notebook: Party's Over \| October 22, 2009 Ken Feinberg, who is in charge of overseeing executive pay at seven companies that received bailout money, reigned in Wall Street bonuses. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Balloon Boy \| October 16, 2009 Millions watched a helium balloon soar thousands of feet in the air, fearing the worst: that a six-year-old boy was inside. Katie Couric comments on the turn of events.
Notebook: Annoying Words \| October 15, 2009 Katie Couric says "Whatever!" to some of the most, like...you know...irritating words and phrases in the English language.
Notebook: Nobel Signals Hope \| October 9, 2009 As President Obama joins the prestigious list of Nobel Prize winners, Katie Couric comments that the award signals hope from the international community that a new day has dawned in America.
Notebook: Airline Fees, Delays \| October 8, 2009 CBS News' Bianca Solorzano discusses the latest study which indicates that airlines, while frequently slapping fees on travelers, have increased times for flight delays.
Notebook: Afghan Strategy \| October 5, 2009 Katie Couric discusses the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, as President Barack Obama stands at the focus of a critical decision regarding levels of troop deployment.
Notebook: Art of Language \| September 30, 2009 A speech writer for Richard Nixon, conservative columnist William Safire has died at the age of 79. In our era of widespread abbreviations and slang, Katie Couric praises Safire, a master of diction.
Notebook: Iran Missiles \| September 28, 2009 Kelly Wallace speaks about the growing tensions over Iranian missiles. Iran's leaders insist their program is only for energy production, but world leaders are ready to react to a military threat.
Notebook: Albright's Pins \| September 25, 2009 Ahead of the release of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's new book "Read My Pins," Katie Couric comments on the gifted negotiator who isn't afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve.
Notebook: Kisses \| September 28, 2009 Amid fears of H1N1, Katie Couric says that she won't fret if the French tradition of greeting people with kisses gets the "kiss off."
Notebook: Ahmadinejad \| September 23, 2009 Katie Couric comments on Moumar Khadafy and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who recently addressed the UN General Assembly and have stirred up much controversy.
Notebook: Primary Care \| September 22, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the frustration of getting a doctor's appointment. If Congress extends health insurance to more Americans, getting a doctor's appointment may become even more difficult.
Notebook: Soda Tax \| September 18, 2009 A tax of one cent per ounce on soft drinks could be a major source of revenue for health care reform. Katie Couric comments on the explosive moment for the soda industry.
Notebook: Baseball Dad \| September 17, 2009 Jeff Glor offers praise for father Steven Monforto, who has emerged as an Internet video sensation after his 3-year-old daughter threw back a baseball caught at a Philadelphia Phillies game.
Notebook: Norma Rae \| September 16, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the impact of the late Crystal Lee Sutton, whose fight to unionize Southern textile plants with low pay and poor conditions was dramatized in the film "Norma Rae."
Notebook: Patrick Swayze \| September 15, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the life of Patrick Swayze, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze bravely opened the fundraising event, 'Stand Up 2 Cancer,' which could one day help find a cure.
Notebook: Watching Wall Street \| September 14, 2009 As Pres. Obama delivers a special speech in New York on the one-year-anniversary of the devastating Lehman Bros. collapse, Katie Couric notes that Wall Street must not repeat their mistakes.
Notebook: 9/11 Anniversary \| September 11, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the eighth anniversary of 9/11.
Notebook: Wilson's War \| September 10, 2009 Representative Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is in the penalty box after yelling "you lie" during President Obama's speech to Congress. Katie Couric comments on Wilson's outburst.
Notebook: Yoga School \| September 4, 2009 Yoga enthusiasts are at odds with lawmakers over whether schools for yoga teachers should be treated like other vocational programs. Katie Couric says that a compromise shouldn't be much of a stretch.
Notebook: Binge Drinking \| September 3, 2009 Katie Couric comments on the drop in binge drinking by teens and young adults over the past two decades; however, more than 1,800 college students die every year because of alcohol.
Notebook: Helping Students \| September 2, 2009 CBS News' Maggie Rodriguez discusses the new academic school year, as millions of students throughout the nation prepare to return. Rodriguez notes that children in needy should not be overlooked.
Notebook: Katrina Anniversary \| August 31, 2009 It has been 4 years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and parts of Mississippi. Seth Doane reports New Orleans has become the fastest growing city in America.
Notebook: College Slang \| August 28, 2009 UCLA just published its sixth edition of college slang words that students nationwide are using these days. Katie Couric wonders how many of these words will be around 20 years from now.