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Barack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.

The era of the all-powerful search engine is waning. In its place, the power of the publisher and the content provider is rising again, just like it did in the early 19th century — only the players will be very different. Back when “Web 2.0″ was still a shiny new moniker, search engines had unequaled power. [...]

Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.

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You may not be into eco-tourism, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be eco-conscious. And luckily, today several forward-thinking hotel chains are paving the way to luxurious, eco-aware accommodation.Traveling — from cars and planes to conventional hotels — can be hard on the environment. You may not be into eco-tourism, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be eco-conscious on your next vacation. GreenDAY's Marisa Belger offers a good place to start.


  • Dec. 23: NBC’s Ron Mott tells the story of one mother who believes an angel saved her daughter’s life; the Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook and Rabbi Irwin Kula discuss their thoughts on whether angels exist. (Today Show)Chelsea Banton, 14, was near death’s door from pneumonia when a bright image appeared on her hospital’s monitor. Within an hour, she began a recovery that doctors are at a loss to explain. “This was an image of an angel,” her mother believes.


  • "Little Darling," left, and "Audiogirl" pose with Ciera for the "Pinups for Pitbulls" calendar. Many of the models feel a kinship with pit bulls. "They're people who chose to be on the outside and do it their way, who are used to being the underdog." A new calendar featuring burlesque dancers and pinup models is more than just eye candy. Started by a performer whose stage name is Little Darling, "Pinups for Pitbulls" features models with their own dogs and personal stories about them.


  • Australian Tim Kelly displays the letters and cards that he received for Christmas. His Christmas card tradition started when he wrote to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a 12-year-old, and she responded.Each Christmas, Tim Kelly's Sydney, Australia, mailbox is packed with greeting cards from celebrities and household names, including Queen Elizabeth, pop star Kylie Minogue, former South African president Nelson Mandela and astronaut Neil Armstrong.


  • Planning the biggest day of your life (so far) isn’t something you do overnight. While every aspect of the wedding may seem equally important right now, plenty of decisions can wait, like figuring out the seating chart and honeymoon. Here, Brides.com shares 16 tasks that truly need your attention during the early stage of engagement.


  • If ever there were a year to broaden your horizons and not buy the usual bottle of bourbon for gifts, this holiday season would be it. Here, Epicurious.com reveals the latest trends and top buys in absinthe, vodka, gin, whiskey, and tequila.


  • Dec. 22: After having both his legs amputated, 10-year-old Nick Nelson can now walk with prosthetic legs. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Nick and his family about the new developments. (Today Show)“I don’t really care if I get presents this year,” said Nick Nelson, displaying the new prosthetics he has learned to use after choosing to have his legs amputated rather than spend his life in a wheelchair. “I already got ’em.”


  • Dec. 22: Investigators confirm the body found in the Florida woods is missing toddler Caylee Anthony. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Casey Anthony’s ex-fiance, Jesse Grund, about the tragedy.  (Today Show)Jesse Grund, former fiance of Casey Anthony, who stands accused of the murder of her daughter Caylee, said he no longer knows what Casey might have done. “I think from her behavior, I don’t really know her at all the way she is,” he said.


  • The Duggar family with their latest addition, little Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar. "With home-schooling we get to spend more time with our children individually than most people do with two children," says Jim Bob.With the recent arrival of baby No. 18, how do Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar manage to have quality time with each child? And how come the kids get along so well? The proud parents reveal their secrets.


  • US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two TODAY fans — a woman who is a breast cancer survivor and a woman who cares for her parents, kids and disabled husband.


  • Making inexpensive Christmas cookies together is an ideal way to spend your most precious commodity on loved ones: time.In tough economic times, readers are asking Kitty for ways to enjoy the holidays on a budget. Her recommendation: Spend time instead of money by sharing fun activities with loved ones, such as playing games and making cookies.


  • Dec. 22: TODAY’s Ann Curry talks to the Duggar family about the birth of baby No. 18, Jordyn-Grace.  (Today Show)The Duggar clan have added a girl named Jordyn-Grace to their brood. "The ultimate Christmas gift," said Jim Bob Duggar, father of the 18 children. “Saying there’s too many children would be like saying there’s too many flowers,” said mother M