American values, growing up and gettng gray

Reluctant Embrace
Europeans are adopting American values, but slowly and selectively, writes Nesweek Italian correspondent.

U.N.: Americans are the most productive
Average American produces US$63,885 worth of wealth per year, U.N. says

Perpetual Adolescence from Newsweek
In a new book, author Diana West argues that by refusing to grow up, American adults are creating a society without adequate role models for children.

Can a Gray-Haired Lady Find a Job? A Date?
From Newsweek, can a woman let her hair go gray at 50 and still be considered attractive? The author of a new book on beauty and aging decided to find out.

Hey, Big Spenders
from Newsweek, Will the rich save the economy?

Return of the Easy Rider
With U.S. cycling in decline, bike parts giant Shimano steered the industry in a new direction BUT coasters bikes??