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We have role models for everything. Not that Oscar-winning "Braveheart" director and "Lethal Weapon" actor Mel Gibson counts these days, but before 2009 he had a 28-year-marriage that produced seven children and some respectability. Then he turned his life around.

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Hef and Crystal: Why not?updated: Tue Dec 28 2010 14:46:00

In some ways, the latest Hugh Hefner engagement is a humorist's dream. An elderly man, a 24-year-old ex-Playmate -- what do we think each person is getting out of this alliance? I don't think you need a Ph.D. to assess the exchange of resources that has brought them together.

UK still in recession?updated: Mon Oct 26 2009 12:37:00

Figures out Friday show the UK is still in recession, but is it? CNN's Jim Boulden explores.

CNNMoney: British economy shrinks unexpectedlyupdated: Fri Oct 23 2009 07:38:00

Britain's gross domestic product suffered another decline in the third quarter of 2009, figures showed Friday, meaning the country remains mired in recession.

CNNMoney: British economy officially in recessionupdated: Fri Jan 23 2009 08:38:00

The British economy is officially in a recession, according to GDP numbers released Friday.

Weak dollar fuels Briton's trips updated: Fri Dec 10 2004 06:35:00

More Britons are crossing the Atlantic to take advantage of a falling dollar and with the pound closing in on $2 and cheap airfares abounding, that could continue.

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