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Lately it seems as if Acura has been magnetizing its automobiles, drawing them ever closer together.

Though it never fielded an extensive lineup, the luxury division of Honda at least had cars that were distinct from one another.

Specifications for the 2010 Acura TSX V6 four-door sedan.

Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 280 horsepower.

Transmission: Five-speed automatic with manual-shift mode.

Overall length: 15 feet 6 inches.

EPA passenger/trunk volume: 95/13 cubic feet.

Weight: 3,680 pounds.

EPA city/highway fuel consumption: 18/27 miles per gallon.

As lenders cancel or cut limits on credit cards and home equity lines of credit, many consumers are wondering how this affects their credit score.

The short answer: It's never good.

In these times of low profits and high unemployment, what people used to call "burnout" has become the new normal.

Stressed out? Check. Anxious? You bet. Feeling overworked? Only during waking hours.

You've gone to great lengths to craft the perfect resume. You've proofread with diligence, carefully dotting every i and crossing every t. But before you submit your resume, you should re-read each bullet point or sentence and ask yourself this question: Will including this piece of information help a prospective employer better understand my skills, abilities and professional experience?

"Uncharted 2: Among Thieves"

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sony

ESRB Rating: T, for Teen

Grade: 4.5 stars (out of five)

One word: Breathtaking.

That's the best description for "Sandman: The Dream Hunters" (DC/Vertigo, $24.99), a hardback collection of the recent miniseries written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by P. Craig Russell.

Dear Debt Adviser,

An overwhelming majority of a panel of economists from across the country say the severe recession that started almost two years ago has come to an end.

Four out of five members of a panel from the National Association for Business Economics this week said the economy has been growing since July and that the last two quarters of 2009 will indicate growth.

A recent New York Times front-page article reported that in July job seekers outnumbered available jobs 6-1 and that there were 2.4 million official job openings but 14.5 million people looking for work.