On Friday Britain's Channel 4 News broadcast a video appeal for help by Paul and Rachel Chandler, a British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates last month. The tape was apparently filmed this week in Somalia.
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Video Plea From Kidnapped British Couple
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Democratic Query on Insurance Rates
20 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pmDemocrats send letter to insurers, asking why small-business premiums are rising so fast. -
Sunday Preview
20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pmFollowing in the footsteps of a food-obsessed writer by the name of Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent Grimod de la Reyniere. -
Hacked E-mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics
20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmThe e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists. -
Play of Knicks and Nets Is Turning Off Viewers
20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmTelevision ratings for the Knicks and the Nets have been down.
- NYT: Front Page
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Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in U.S.
20 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pmThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country. -
Hacked E-mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics
20 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pmThe e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists. -
Dialysis Unit Closing Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard
20 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pmWhen Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had to scramble to find treatment. -
Hearing Set for Fort Hood Suspect
20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmAn attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday. -
U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste
20 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pmAfter spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left.
- NYT: Most E-Mailed
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Raymond Carver’s Life and Stories
20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pmCarol Sklenicka’s biography and a long-overdue “Collected Stories” spotlight Carver’s growth as a writer and illuminate his poisonous relationship with the editor Gordon Lish. -
Movie Review | 'Broken Embraces': Almodóvar’s Happy Agony, Swirling Amid Jealousy and Revenge
20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 amCan there be such a thing as exuberant melancholy? I can’t think of another way to describe the spirit of “Broken Embraces.” -
Movie Review | 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon': Abstinence Makes the Heart ... Oh, You Know
20 Nov 2009 | 11:51 amThe big tease turns into the long goodbye in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” -
36 Hours in Rajasthan, India
20 Nov 2009 | 11:29 amThe country is modernizing rapidly, sometimes too fast, but this spectacular old region endures, evoking rulers with giant mustaches and spectacular forts and palaces. -
Michigan Football Facing Hard Times on the Field and Off It
20 Nov 2009 | 9:15 amThe Michigan Wolverines, who play rival Ohio State on Saturday, are 1-6 in the Big Ten and could have their first two consecutive losing seasons since 1963.
- NYT: Opinion
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iPols
20 Nov 2009 | 9:55 amTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
Op-Ed Contributor: The Wet Side of the Moon
20 Nov 2009 | 5:38 amWe can finally begin to think seriously about establishing a self-sufficient settlement on the Moon because of NASA’s discovery of large quantities of water there. -
Letters: Dimming Prospects for Mideast Peace?
19 Nov 2009 | 11:07 pmTo the Editor:. -
Letter: Confirming Judges
19 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pmTo the Editor:. -
Letter: Tehran States Its Case
19 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pmTo the Editor:.
- NYT: U.S. News
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In Survey, Hard Times Before Slump
20 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmOne in five Americans needed help paying for basic needs, according to a 2005 census survey. -
Christian Leaders Unite on Political Issues
20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmAdvocating civil disobedience to resist laws compelling institutions to perform abortion or recognize unions. -
Panel Sees No Need for A-Bomb Upgrade
20 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pmAmid concerns over an aging stockpile, federal advisers have concluded that programs to extend the life of the nation’s nuclear arms ensure their destructiveness for decades to come. -
Dialysis Unit Closing Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard
20 Nov 2009 | 12:52 pmWhen Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had nowhere to turn. -
Geithner Hopes to End Bailout Fund
20 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pmTreasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said on Thursday that the government would close the $700 billion program “as soon as we can,” and that part of it would be used to lower the federal debt.
- NYT: New York Region
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Budget Shift May Prompt City Job Cuts
20 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pmThe Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public. -
The Days May Be Grim, but Here’s a Good Word to Put in Your Pocket
20 Nov 2009 | 11:57 amNew York’s latest large-scale public art project is being exhibited in an unlikely space: the backs of millions of MetroCards. -
Giuliani Said to Decide Against Run for Governor
20 Nov 2009 | 11:56 amThe former mayor had been viewed as a potentially strong challenger to Gov. David A. Paterson in 2010. -
For Bruno, How Albany Works Is Also on Trial
20 Nov 2009 | 11:55 amTestimony in the trial of the former Senate leader has exposed an unseemly way of doing business in Albany. -
For the Soul
20 Nov 2009 | 10:43 amA lingering cold has one positive side effect: having a reason to explore chicken soup in a variety of ethnic cuisines, and finding all of them delicious.
- NYT: The City
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What Makes Cities Live
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe fight for the genuine in the world's great cities is also a fight for jobs, workers and creativity. -
Quiet Shift in Budget May Prompt City Job Cuts
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public. -
For Bruno, How Albany Works Is Also on Trial
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmTestimony in the trial of the former Senate leader has exposed an unseemly way of doing business in Albany. -
Syracuse Feels at Home Again in Garden
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Orange showed off its potential Thursday night, upending No. 13 California at the Garden in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. -
Appeals Court Voids ’93 Murder Convictions
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Court of Appeals found that a Manhattan prosecutor misled the jury and withheld information in the trial of Danny Colon and Anthony Ortiz.
- NYT: World News
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For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmHistory has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police. -
U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste
20 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pmAfter spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left. -
Northern England Hit by Floods After Heavy Rain
20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmThe military deployed intense rescue efforts to conduct house-to-house searches for people trapped in their homes. -
Obama Raised Issue of American Held in China
20 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pmThe Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of stealing state secrets for nearly two years, prompting President Obama to raise the issue during his visit to Beijing. -
Afghan Bomber on Motorcycle Kills 16
20 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmSeveral children and a police officer were among the victims of the blast on a crowded market.
- NYT: Business
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Off the Charts: An 11-Year Journey From Leader to Laggard
20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmSince 1998, the dollar’s weakness has been a major contributor to the United States stock market’s fall from global grace. -
In Survey, Hard Times Before Slump
20 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmOne in five Americans needed help paying for basic needs, according to a 2005 census survey. -
Your Money: Financial Advice From the Divorce Trenches
20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pmSome advice from those with firsthand experience of divorce may help you avoid the financial pitfalls of a split. -
Shortcuts: When ‘Customer Service’ Seems Anything But
20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmSometimes it is hard to remember that the person on the other end of the phone line is not the enemy, but staying calm can help. -
Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies
20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmIn the suit, the state’s attorney general asserted that Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings provided misleading ratings that led to hundreds of millions of losses for state funds.
- NYT: Media & Advertising
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Talk to The Times: Editor for Digital Initiatives
20 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pmJim Schachter is answering questions from readers. -
Winfrey Bets on Her Future With Cable
20 Nov 2009 | 9:23 amOprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own. -
Google to Add Captions, Improving YouTube Videos
20 Nov 2009 | 4:43 amThe move is the first major step toward making millions of videos accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired people. -
Advertising: The Jonas Brothers Promote Xbox 360
20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 amThe band said it had been approached by many companies, but it wanted to endorse family-friendly brands. -
Suit Accuses Hartford Courant of Plagiarism
20 Nov 2009 | 1:23 amA lawsuit cites 11 Hartford Courant articles it says were largely taken from The Journal Inquirer.
- NYT: World Business
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Off the Charts: An 11-Year Journey From Leader to Laggard
20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmSince 1998, the dollar’s weakness has been a major contributor to the United States stock market’s fall from global grace. -
Your Money: Financial Advice From the Divorce Trenches
20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pmSome advice from those with firsthand experience of divorce may help you avoid the financial pitfalls of a split. -
Shortcuts: When ‘Customer Service’ Seems Anything But
20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmSometimes it is hard to remember that the person on the other end of the phone line is not the enemy, but staying calm can help. -
Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies
20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmIn the suit, the state’s attorney general asserted that Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings provided misleading ratings that led to hundreds of millions of losses for state funds. -
Stocks Finish Lower on Economic Concerns
20 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pmInvestors are increasingly wondering about the speed of the economy recovery and they are questioning the fast-paced rise of technology stocks.
- NYT: Small Business
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Entrepreneurial Edge: In New World of Military Spending, Small Is Beautiful
19 Nov 2009 | 12:17 amWhile overall Pentagon spending may decline, programs focused on communications and intelligence operations will grow, experts say. -
Small-Business Case Study: Can Crispy Green Go National?
18 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pmCrispy Green, a maker of freeze-dried fruit snacks, wants to get its snacks on the shelves of major national food chains. -
$500 Million and Apology From Goldman
18 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pmCriticized over bonuses, Goldman Sachs said it was working with the billionaire investor Warren E. Buffett in a $500 million project to help 10,000 small businesses. -
Small-Business Guide: How to Market Your Business With Facebook
16 Nov 2009 | 12:18 pmThe social network is also a place to find new customers and discover a treasure trove of demographic data. -
In the Hunt: Entrepreneurs Press On, and Obstacles Fall
11 Nov 2009 | 10:43 pmAlong with two technology companies, Jennifer VanDerHorst-Larson created the Holland Center for the treatment of young children with autism.
- NYT: Your Money
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Your Money: Financial Advice From the Divorce Trenches
20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pmSome advice from those with firsthand experience of divorce may help you avoid the financial pitfalls of a split. -
How to Pick a Divorce Lawyer
20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmReaders weigh in on the best way to pick a divorce lawyer. -
Shortcuts: When ‘Customer Service’ Seems Anything But
20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pmSometimes it is hard to remember that the person on the other end of the phone line is not the enemy, but staying calm can help. -
Patient Money: How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
20 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmHot lines, online groups and organizations that charge fees on a sliding scale are options for finding help. -
Taking Time Off: An Option for California University Students
20 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amTaking time off from college to work is one good option for California university students faced with steep tuition increases.
- NYT: Deal Book
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Morgan Stanley Reaches Deal on Barclays Loan
20 Nov 2009 | 11:24 amMorgan Stanley is handing over Crescent Real Estate Equities to Barclays Capital, winning forgiveness of a $2 billion loan that financed its acquisition of the real estate business in 2007. -
BofA's Ideal Chief: the One Who's Leaving?
20 Nov 2009 | 10:02 amRichard X. Bove, the outspoken bank analyst, believes that the best person to lead Bank of America is the man who's leaving the chief executive post. -
CF Claims 3 Seats on Terra's Board
20 Nov 2009 | 8:48 amCF Industries announced Friday that all three of its nominees were elected to the board of rival fertilizer maker Terra Industries, potentially ending an 11-month takeover battle. -
Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies
20 Nov 2009 | 8:34 amOhio's attorney general sued Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch Ratings on Friday, asserting that they provided misleading credit ratings that led to hundreds of millions of losses for state funds. -
E.U. Takes More Time to Review Oracle-Sun Deal
20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 amEuropean Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle's planned $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems.
- NYT: Education
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Teachers at Some Low-Performing Schools Get Bonuses
19 Nov 2009 | 11:07 pmTwo different measures of progress explain the discrepancy, said officials from the New York City Department of Education. -
Regents Raise College Tuition in California by 32 Percent
19 Nov 2009 | 11:06 pmFacing steep cuts in state financing, the university system voted on Thursday to raise undergraduate fees. -
University Weighs Tighter Limits on Stem Cell Research
19 Nov 2009 | 10:15 pmThe University of Nebraska would be the first such institution to set stricter limits than what national or state law allows. -
A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts
19 Nov 2009 | 10:14 pmStudents and faculty worry that deep budget cuts are pushing the University of California into decline. -
Learning to Teach to Bridge the Achievement Gap
19 Nov 2009 | 10:03 pmAn underperforming school in San Jose sets high expectations, and students and parents respond with positive results.
- NYT: Health
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Signs That Swine Flu Wave Has Peaked in U.S.
20 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pmThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country. -
Patient Money: How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
20 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmHot lines, online groups and organizations that charge fees on a sliding scale are options for finding help. -
Vital Signs: Childhood: U.S. Draws Low Marks on Premature Births
20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmThe nation, where one out of eight babies are born prematurely each year, earned a D from the March of Dimes. -
Vital Signs: Smoking in U.S. Declines but Not by Much
20 Nov 2009 | 11:52 amSome 20.6 percent of Americans were current smokers in 2008, a drop from 20.9 percent in 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. -
Mammogram Debate Took Group by Surprise
20 Nov 2009 | 11:35 amThe Preventive Services Task Force, which urged women to get less-frequent screening for breast cancer, was created to be apolitical.
- NYT Health: Research
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News Analysis: Screening Debate Reveals Culture Clash in Medicine
20 Nov 2009 | 7:51 amBackers of science-driven medicine cheered the new recommendations on cancer screening, while many patients still believe that more is always better. -
Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests
20 Nov 2009 | 4:31 amNew guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and go for screening less often than had been previously recommended. -
Sir John Crofton, Pioneer in TB Cure, Dies at 97
20 Nov 2009 | 12:27 amThe clinician showed that three antibiotics could be safely combined to provide a cure, providing the template for later combination therapies for cancer and AIDS. -
Mammogram Debate Took Group by Surprise
20 Nov 2009 | 12:12 amThe Preventive Services Task Force, which urged women to get less-frequent screening for breast cancer, was created to be apolitical. -
Patient Money: Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles
19 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pmTrying unconventional remedies is a bold move, let alone trying to get an insurer to cover the expense and knowing what pills to buy.
- NYT: Fitness & Nutrition
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Patient Money: Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles
19 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pmTrying unconventional remedies is a bold move, let alone trying to get an insurer to cover the expense and knowing what pills to buy. -
Personal Health: A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges
17 Nov 2009 | 11:04 pmImplants are the best solution to replace lost teeth in most cases, and they are more economical than bridges over time. -
Really?: The Claim: A Person Can Contract Two Colds at One Time
16 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pmCan a person be sick with two colds at once? -
Personal Best: Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter
12 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amThose who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions. -
Advertising: A Brand Favored by Muscle Men Wants to Appeal to More Women
9 Nov 2009 | 10:53 pmOnly around 6 percent of GNC’s revenue comes from the sale of basic vitamins like A and C. The chain’s strongest sellers are proprietary blends.
- NYT: Health: Money & Policy
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Reid, as Legislative Tactician, Takes Ownership of Health Care Overhaul
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 pmThe Senate majority leader’s deep personal involvement in assembling the overhaul of the health care system has led the measure to the brink of a historic Senate debate. -
Senate Health Care Bill Faces Crucial First Vote
19 Nov 2009 | 8:33 pmSenator Harry Reid scheduled the first crucial procedural vote on the major health care legislation for Saturday, after what is expected to be two marathon days of debate. -
Patient Money: Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles
19 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pmTrying unconventional remedies is a bold move, let alone trying to get an insurer to cover the expense and knowing what pills to buy. -
Rising Prices of Drugs Lead to Call for Inquiry
19 Nov 2009 | 11:29 amResponding to news reports of unusually high wholesale price increases in brand-name prescription drugs, four House leaders and one senator asked for government reviews of the pricing practices. -
Senate Says Health Plan Will Cover Another 31 Million
19 Nov 2009 | 9:08 amSenator Harry Reid put forward his version of the health care overhaul, promising it would reduce the deficit while covering most of the uninsured.
- NYT: Science
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Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in U.S.
20 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pmThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country. -
Hacked E-mails Fuel Climate Change Skeptics
20 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pmThe e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists. -
Panel Sees No Need for A-Bomb Upgrade
20 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pmAmid concerns over an aging stockpile, federal advisers have concluded that programs to extend the life of the nation’s nuclear arms ensure their destructiveness for decades to come. -
Vital Signs: Childhood: U.S. Draws Low Marks on Premature Births
20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmThe nation, where one out of eight babies are born prematurely each year, earned a D from the March of Dimes. -
Vital Signs: Smoking in U.S. Declines but Not by Much
20 Nov 2009 | 11:52 amSome 20.6 percent of Americans were current smokers in 2008, a drop from 20.9 percent in 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
- NYT: Environment
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Nations Unveil Plans to Rein in Emissions
19 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pmPrior to a climate change meeting scheduled for Copenhagen, industrialized countries, except the United States, are offering targets to curb greenhouse gases. -
Paying More for Flights Eases Guilt, Not Emissions
19 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pmThe sheer size of the airline industry’s emissions makes it hard to judge the effectiveness of carbon offset programs. -
Business of Green: Storm Over the Chamber
19 Nov 2009 | 12:43 amThomas Donohue, the United States Chamber of Commerce’s president, expressed hostility toward climate legislation, which led several businesses to resign in protest. -
Seas Grow Less Effective at Absorbing Emissions
18 Nov 2009 | 11:57 pmThe Earth’s oceans have recently grown less efficient at sopping up carbon dioxide from fuel emissions, new research suggests. -
Leaders Will Delay Deal on Climate Change
17 Nov 2009 | 11:25 amPresident Obama and other world leaders have decided to put off the task of reaching a climate change agreement at a global climate conference scheduled for next month.
- NYT: Space & Cosmos
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Water Found on Moon, Researchers Say
19 Nov 2009 | 7:05 pmThe discovery, which came out of a mission a month ago, confirmed scientists’ suspicions and could help explorers. -
Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for 11-Day Mission
18 Nov 2009 | 6:48 pmAtlantis set off for the International Space Station, carrying spare parts and equipment as a hedge against failures after the shuttle fleet is retired next year. -
Little Progress in Freeing a Rover on Mars
18 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amEngineers tried to move the Spirit from a sand trap where it became stuck in May, but the maneuvers stopped after less than a second. -
National Briefing | Science: NASA Hopes Rover Will Rove Again
12 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pmNASA engineers said that they would begin trying to drive the Mars rover Spirit out of a sand trap where it became stuck last spring. -
Thomas J. O’Malley, Who Helped Launch Glenn Into Orbit, Dies at 94
11 Nov 2009 | 11:15 pmMr. O’Malley was the aviation engineer who pushed the button that launched the rocket that carried John Glenn into orbit in 1962.
- NYT: Technology
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Sony Ericsson's Infinite Hope for a Turnaround
20 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmSony Ericsson hopes to differentiate its new smartphones with an "Infinite Button" that links entertainment and communications. But will it ever be sold in the United States? -
E.U. Takes More Time to Review Oracle-Sun Deal
20 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pmEuropean Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle's planned $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems. -
Barnes & Noble's Nook Sold Out for the Holidays
20 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pmCustomers buying the company's electronic reading device now will receive them next year. -
Google Offers Peek at Operating System, a Potential Challenge to Windows
20 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amComputers using Chrome, which uses “cloud computing,” will not arrive for a year, but it is already seen as a potential challenger to Microsoft. -
For the Volt, How’s Life After 40 (Miles)?
20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amA reporter test drove a Chevrolet Volt to see how it performed after its electric power supply was depleted.
- NYT: Bits
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Sony Ericsson's Infinite Hope for a Turnaround
20 Nov 2009 | 9:32 amSony Ericsson hopes to differentiate its new smartphones with an "Infinite Button" that links entertainment and communications. But will it ever be sold in the United States? -
Barnes & Noble's Nook Sold Out for the Holidays
20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 amCustomers buying the company's electronic reading device now will receive them next year. -
Google Says It Doesn't Want to Be a Utility
19 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmGoogle fields questions about its Power Meter, its market strategy and the privacy of consumer data at a smart grid conference in California. -
BigDeal Puts a New Spin on 'Entertainment Shopping'
19 Nov 2009 | 12:34 pmBigDeal, a new venture-backed "entertainment auction" site, takes on Swoopo.com by saying there is no way to lose. -
Palm Drops iTunes Workaround, for Now
19 Nov 2009 | 8:17 amHas Palm stopped battling Apple over whether or not Pre and Pixi owners can synchronize their handsets with iTunes?
- NYT: Personal Tech
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State of the Art: No ‘System,’ but Music Housewide
19 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pmSonos’s ZonePlayer S5 wireless speaker console plays music with an iPhone or iPod Touch as a touch-screen remote control. -
Q & A: Conserving Power On a Netbook
19 Nov 2009 | 12:17 amQuitting unused programs and doing one thing at a time are among steps that can help maximize battery life. -
Basics: Building an Online Bulwark to Fend Off Identity Fraud
19 Nov 2009 | 12:15 amA number of services go beyond reacting to identity thieves and instead aim to safeguard users’ personal information. -
Phone Smart: Adding a Fee to the Shazam App Invites a Look at Competing Tools
19 Nov 2009 | 12:14 amMany who paid for the once-free Shazam music search app may not have known about two competitors that are better in many ways. -
Dell Is Ready to Jump Into the Smartphone Market
18 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pmConfirming longstanding rumors, the PC maker Dell has officially announced its entry into the smartphone market.
- NYT: Pogue's Posts
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A $25 App Phone? That's Crazy Talk.
19 Nov 2009 | 10:16 amThis week, Palm released a follow up to the Pre, a cheaper, thinner, lesser phone called the Pixi. The official price is $100 with a two-year Sprint contract, but Amazon is selling the thing for - are you sitting down? - $25. -
Crowdsourcing Comedy on Amazon Reviews
17 Nov 2009 | 8:07 amSome unexpected humor can be found in the reviews of the world's largest online retailer. -
It's Q & A With DP!
13 Nov 2009 | 11:14 amWhy I use URL shorteners-even when not on Twitter. -
Verizon: How Much Do You Charge Now?
12 Nov 2009 | 9:29 amVerizon's cellphones are designed in such a way that you can almost never avoid getting $1.99 charge on the bill for its mobile Web services, even if you immediately cancel the action. -
Fun With Google's Auto-Suggestion Feature
12 Nov 2009 | 8:06 amStart a phrase in a Google and who knows how the search engine will complete it?
- NYT: Arts
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To Blacks, Precious Is ‘Demeaned’ or ‘Angelic’
20 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pm“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has sparked heated debate about its meaning since its limited release. -
Exhibition Review | 'Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop': Flights of Mind, Brought to Life
20 Nov 2009 | 12:21 pmThe Discovery Times Square Exposition’s show actually brings you closer to understanding the real workshop of Leonardo: his mind. -
Oscar Short List of Documentaries Draws Controversy
20 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pmA screening committee from the documentary branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences overlooked at least a half-dozen prominent films. -
Movie Review | 'Broken Embraces': Almodóvar’s Happy Agony, Swirling Amid Jealousy and Revenge
20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 amCan there be such a thing as exuberant melancholy? I can’t think of another way to describe the spirit of “Broken Embraces.” -
Movie Review | 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon': Abstinence Makes the Heart ... Oh, You Know
20 Nov 2009 | 11:51 amThe big tease turns into the long goodbye in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
- NYT: Art & Design
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Museum and Gallery Listings
19 Nov 2009 | 11:27 pmART. -
Jeanne-Claude, Christo’s Collaborator on Environmental Canvas, Is Dead at 74
19 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pmJeanne-Claude worked with her husband, Christo, on dozens of environmental arts projects, including “The Gates” in Central Park in 2005. -
Chicago News Cooperative: Modern Art for Modern Museumgoers
19 Nov 2009 | 10:28 pmA new wing is giving the Art Institute of Chicago room to breathe. -
Art Review | 'Alias Man Ray': Mercurial Jester, Revealing and Concealing
19 Nov 2009 | 9:49 pmA traditional retrospective on Man Ray, with an irresistible biographical hook, at the Jewish Museum. -
Antiques: Comeback for Furniture at Carnegie Museum
19 Nov 2009 | 9:47 pmThe furniture galleries at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh reopen on Saturday and now explore design trends that spread globally during the last five centuries.
- NYT: Music
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Pop and Rock Listings
19 Nov 2009 | 11:31 pmPOP. -
Jazz Listings
19 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pmJAZZ. -
Classical Music/Opera Listings
19 Nov 2009 | 11:04 pmCLASSICAL. -
Music Review | Aprile Millo: Strauss, Neapolitan Tunes and a Festive Singalong
19 Nov 2009 | 10:54 pmThe soprano Aprile Millo made her New York recital debut with an eclectic program of works by Donaudy, Wolf-Ferrari and Rachmaninoff at the Rose Theater on Tuesday. -
Music Review | Lyrics & Lyricists: A Bit of Jive Stands Out at a Tribute to Mercer
19 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pmSheldon Harnick was the only performer able to capture intact the lighthearted glee of Mercer’s comic imagination in the tribute at the 92nd St. Y on Wednesday.
- NYT: Television
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Serving Up Rockers, Out of Their Shells
20 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pmA new cooking show on the Independent Film Channel combines invites musicians into the kitchen. -
Familiar Faces Chasing Perps and Plots
20 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmSteven Seagal and Jesse Ventura each have a taste of reality, to varying degrees, on two new programs coming to cable. -
Film: Opening Wide His (Repaired) Heart
20 Nov 2009 | 10:13 amAfter heart surgery, the comedian Robin Williams has become more introspective and more grateful for what he has. -
Winfrey Bets on Her Future With Cable
20 Nov 2009 | 9:23 amOprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own. -
Google to Add Captions, Improving YouTube Videos
20 Nov 2009 | 4:43 amThe move is the first major step toward making millions of videos accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired people.
- NYT: Automobiles
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Volt’s No. 1 Question: How’s Life After 40?
20 Nov 2009 | 6:46 amOne critical element of the Chevrolet Volt’s performance will be how it drives after its electric power supply is depleted. -
High & Low Finance: U.S. Teaches Carmakers Capitalism
20 Nov 2009 | 12:49 amThe U.S. takeover of G.M. and Chrysler isn’t an unqualified success, but rising auto prices may be more than a statistical fluke. -
Edsel, 50 Years After Its Demise
19 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pmRemembering the day that Ford Motor Company put the Edsel, the car that's synonymous with colossal failure, out of its misery. -
101-Year-Old Man Buys a 426-Horsepower Camaro
18 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmVirgil Coffman may be older than General Motors, but that didn't stop him from trading in his Monte Carlo for a new Camaro SS. -
G.M. Shows Signs of Recovery Despite New Loss
18 Nov 2009 | 11:59 amG.M. said that while it was still losing money, it had stabilized enough to begin repaying a portion of its government loans.
- NYT: Books
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Books of The Times: ‘You Know That Chicken Is Chicken, Right?’
19 Nov 2009 | 9:29 pmJonathan Safran Foer uses his literary gifts to give the reader some very visceral, very gruesome descriptions of factory farming and the slaughterhouse. -
Malcolm Gladwell, Eclectic Detective
19 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pmThe themes of this collection are a good way to characterize the author himself: a minor genius who unwittingly demonstrates the hazards of statistical reasoning. -
Colum McCann Wins National Book Award
19 Nov 2009 | 11:43 amColum McCann won for his novel “Let the Great World Spin,” while T.J. Stiles won in the nonfiction category. -
Voters Choose Flannery O'Connor in National Book Award Poll
19 Nov 2009 | 7:41 amIn an online poll conducted by the National Book Foundation, the O'Connor collection "The Complete Stories" was named the best work to have won the National Book Award for fiction in the contest's 60-year history. -
Library Leader in Era of Change to Step Down
19 Nov 2009 | 6:48 amPaul LeClerc announced that he would step down as president of the New York Public Library in 2011.
- NYT: Book Reviews
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Malcolm Gladwell, Eclectic Detective
19 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pmThe themes of this collection are a good way to characterize the author himself: a minor genius who unwittingly demonstrates the hazards of statistical reasoning. -
TBR: Inside the List
18 Nov 2009 | 8:05 pmIt’s not even Thanksgiving, and some Christmas-related books are already creeping up the list and Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel, “The Lacuna,” enters the hardcover fiction list at No. 5. -
Essay: Mau-Mauing the Flesh Eaters
18 Nov 2009 | 3:50 pmJonathan Safran Foer is just the latest in a long line of distinguished literary vegetarians. -
Road Trip
16 Nov 2009 | 8:51 amChaucer’s lusty pilgrims return in a Modern English incarnation. -
Nabokov’s Last Puzzle
16 Nov 2009 | 8:48 amThe unfinished “Original of Laura” comes ready for devotees to read and remix.
- NYT: Dining & Wine
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A Good Appetite: Feeding a Runner With Miles to Burn
20 Nov 2009 | 1:42 pmPasta with pungent kale pesto and butternut squash packs a carbohydrate wallop. -
Journeys: In Marfa, Texas, Minimalist Art and Maximum Flavor
20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 amRecently, this remote town has begun to develop a reputation for food that, while not eclipsing its artistic one, might at least be said to complement it. -
The Cheat: Puttin’ on the Bisque
19 Nov 2009 | 8:13 amA ritzy evening of supper and song, inspired by the Café Carlyle. -
Scientist at Work: Nathan Myhrvold: After Microsoft, Bringing a High-Tech Eye to Professional Kitchens
18 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pmNathan Myhrvold, a former chief technology officer at the software company, is testing food in a lab near Seattle for a specialized cookbook. -
The Pour: An Invitation to Read, Sniff and Taste
18 Nov 2009 | 10:26 amSix new books about wine can help the reader to better understand what’s in the glass.
- NYT: Fashion & Style
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Sunday Styles Preview: Hip-Hop’s New Steps
20 Nov 2009 | 1:12 pmJerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code. -
Social Q’s: I Ordered the Ants!
20 Nov 2009 | 12:56 pmThis week answers to readers’ questions about customer service, how to tactfully handle a friend’s weight gain and other issues. -
Generation B: Not Taking ‘Not Hiring’ for an Answer
20 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pmA look at recent employment data indicates that boomers have persevered in these hard times, and are less likely to grow discouraged and quit the job hunt than younger workers are. -
Modern Love: The Boundaries of a Breakup
20 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pmIf I can snoop on my ex-girlfriend online, then why shouldn’t she be free to befriend my grandpa? -
Special Report: Christie's to Value Vintage Gucci
20 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amGucci's latest effort to fight counterfeits involves an online evaluation site, in collaboration with the auction house Christie's.
- NYT: Weddings/Celebrations
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Vows: Laura Straus and John Alexander
19 Nov 2009 | 11:38 amShakespeare's sonnets, Thomas Hardy’s poetry and Pasternak’s “Doctor Zhivago” seem to have little in common, but all played a part in the romance between Laura Straus and John Alexander. -
Vows: Mia Feldbaum and Mark McGoldrick
19 Nov 2009 | 11:38 amThe couple became engaged in October 2008 and were married this past Oct. 24 in Scottsdale in back of the Reata Pass Steakhouse, built on the site of a stagecoach stop. -
Questioning a Korean Wedding Tradition
17 Nov 2009 | 9:48 pmThe old custom of giving cash-filled envelopes at weddings is being criticized as wasteful and, in some cases, even corruptive. -
Jane Shtilman, Ralph Kleiner
14 Nov 2009 | 10:47 pmYevgenia Shtilman, the daughter of Layna Hobbie of Plainview, N.Y., and Michael Shtilman of Jersey City, was married Saturday evening to Ralph Elliot Kleiner, a son of Lucy Kleiner and Mark Kleiner of Jamesville, N.Y. Rabbi Norman Janis officiated at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, Mass. -
Lori Szuchman, Seth Seigle
14 Nov 2009 | 10:46 pmLori Gayle Szuchman and Seth Charles Seigle are to be married Sunday in Rockleigh, N.J. Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner is to officiate at the Rockleigh, an event space.
- NYT: Home & Garden
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Shopping With ...: Boundless Cheer
20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pmLaura Guido-Clark, a product designer and consultant, shopped for nature-inspired holiday décor that’s practical, too. -
On Location: A White Cavern in Morocco
19 Nov 2009 | 12:32 amOutside, Emma Wilson and Graham Carter’s riad blends right into Essaouira, Morocco, but not inside. -
Shopping With Palo Samko: To Park Your Pilgrims
18 Nov 2009 | 10:39 pmWith Thanksgiving dinner fast approaching, the woodworker Palo Samko shopped for folding chairs that are functional and stylish. -
Currents | Pets: For Dogs With Good Taste
18 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pmMungo & Maud, a London company, has created a line of stylish pet accessories. -
Currents | Books: Bulbs for Any and All Occasions
18 Nov 2009 | 10:19 pm“Bulb” by Anna Pavord has come out just in time for planting some rare beauty before the ground freezes (or ordering summer-flowering bulbs for spring).
- NYT: Magazine
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The Ethicist: What to Do With the Boat
20 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmThe drifting obligation of an abandoned boat; the hazards of hands-free communication. -
Who Fears a Free Mikhail Khodorkovsky?
20 Nov 2009 | 11:08 amHow did Russia’s richest oligarch become the last best hope of its human rights campaigners? -
Questions for Joseph Cao: House Call
20 Nov 2009 | 10:59 amThe Republican from New Orleans talks about why he voted for health care reform. -
Who Knew I Was Not the Father?
20 Nov 2009 | 10:45 amDNA testing has led more men to discover that their children are not biologically theirs. Families are upended, and so is the law. -
Phys Ed: Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious
19 Nov 2009 | 10:09 amThanks to improved research techniques and a growing understanding of the biochemistry and the genetics of thought itself, scientists are beginning to tease out how exercise remodels the brain, making it more stress-resistant.
- NYT: Movies
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To Blacks, Precious Is ‘Demeaned’ or ‘Angelic’
20 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pm“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has sparked heated debate about its meaning since its limited release. -
Oscar Short List of Documentaries Draws Controversy
20 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pmA screening committee from the documentary branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences overlooked at least a half-dozen prominent films. -
Movie Review | 'Broken Embraces': Almodóvar’s Happy Agony, Swirling Amid Jealousy and Revenge
20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 amCan there be such a thing as exuberant melancholy? I can’t think of another way to describe the spirit of “Broken Embraces.” -
Movie Review | 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon': Abstinence Makes the Heart ... Oh, You Know
20 Nov 2009 | 11:51 amThe big tease turns into the long goodbye in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” -
Film: Opening Wide His (Repaired) Heart
20 Nov 2009 | 10:13 amAfter heart surgery, the comedian Robin Williams has become more introspective and more grateful for what he has.
- NYT: Real Estate
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A Lowly Grass Moves Up
19 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pmBamboo continues to gain favor as a modern, eco-friendly material for construction. -
Asian Governments Indicate They May Take Action to Deter Speculation
19 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pmAs a tumultuous year for Asian real estate comes to an end, it seems regulators are likely to try to cool the market next year. -
High & Low | St. Augustine, Fla.: History, Sun-Drenched
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSt. Augustine, Fla., the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States, was settled by the Spanish in 1565. -
Square Feet: Earning a Profit by Ending Energy Waste
19 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmA nonprofit lender’s new Green Financing Initiative offers mortgages or refinancing to developers who fix wasteful energy and water systems in apartment buildings. -
Streetscapes: A Walk Among Vanished Guideposts
19 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pmA writer retraces his first brushes with the streetscapes of New York.
- NYT: Theater
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Theater Listings: Nov. 20 — 26
19 Nov 2009 | 11:04 pmSelective listings from theater critics of The New York Times. -
On the London Stage: A Poet, a Composer and a Love of Theater
19 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm“The Habit of Art,” the Alan Bennett play, has at its complexly poignant core W.H. Auden and Benjamin Britten. -
Theater Review | 'Twelfth Night (or What You Will)': Gender Switch in Illyria, With Players 8 Inches Tall
19 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pmWhat the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater does is improbably fabulous, and they’re doing it again in their sublime new production. -
Theater Review | 'In the Next Room, or the vibrator play': Beyond Electricity, Toward Female Emancipation
19 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pmAlert the authorities. Shocking sexual acts are taking place in this inspired new comedy by Sarah Ruhl. -
Theater Review | 'The Orphans' Home Cycle': Heart of a Small Town, Vast in Its Loneliness
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe first part of Horton Foote’s “Orphans’ Home Cycle” is a thrilling demonstration of an artist soaring into the realm of the epic.
- NYT: Travel
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American Journeys | Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska: A Place in Time, Not All Frozen
19 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pmIn Alaska, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is home to a 27-mile glacier, an old gold-mining camp and a New Deal farming project. -
A Permanent Theater Festival on Puget Sound
19 Nov 2009 | 9:57 pmSeattle is alive with artistic energy. While the city’s musical voices thrive, stage productions are on the rebound after the loss of prized playhouses. -
36 Hours in Rajasthan, India
19 Nov 2009 | 9:39 pmThe country is modernizing rapidly, sometimes too fast, but this spectacular old region still endures. -
Frugal Traveler: Finder's Keepers: Souvenirs on the Road
19 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmWhat makes a great souvenir, especially when you don't want to spend a lot of money? And how do you find unique items of real value? -
Q&A: Hong Kong Highlights for Two 21-Year-Olds
19 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pm“Can you suggest comfortable places to stay in Hong Kong for two 21-year-olds, as well as sites and dining suggestions, for the end of December?”
- NYT: Connecticut
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Closing Out a Season Farmers Want to Forget
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmExcess rainfall and a persistent chill set a dark tone for growers in the region, leaving them with a year many call one of the worst in memory. -
Sending Up Show Business, Not to Mention Politics
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWith its strong performances, the Hartford Stage production of “Mistakes Were Made” will appeal to theatergoers who relish the ridiculous. -
Connecticut: Profits Off
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe owner of an orchard in South Glastonbury said he expected profits to be off by about a third this year, given the price of extra spraying and having to sell of lot of his crops wholesale. -
40 Miles of Creative Spaces
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmOn one weekend, 38 artists in Connecticut will open their work spaces to the public, and will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate their methods. -
Report on Yale Murder Outlines Suspicions
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAn affidavit said that Raymond Clark III tried to conceal bloody cleaning wipes and scrubbed the floor in the room where the student was killed.
- NYT: Long Island
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Exotic and Familiar at an Afghan Grill
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmSome of the dishes at Afghan Grill Kabob House are similar to Greek or Turkish foods, but there is enough unfamiliar fare to make a meal exciting. -
Lower Yield on L.I. Vines
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmOn Long Island, nearly overwhelmed by intense rains in June, vintners lament a growing season barely worth the name. -
The View Inside the Gates
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIn the last two decades, gated communities have sprung up across the Island like daisies. -
After Independence, the Search for Self
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIn an exhibition at the Hofstra University Museum, Indian artists explore identity after the end of British colonialism. -
Online Visions by Long Island Public TV
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWLIW, the public television station, introduces a new video portal on its Web site.
- NYT: New Jersey
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Governors Don’t Call This Home
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIt is a 20-room Greek Revival mansion, with Italian gardens, a music room and a wood-paneled library. But no one seems to want to live in Drumthwacket, the governor’s residence in Princeton Township, N.J. -
On a Digital Refrigerator, an Art Gallery for the Young
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmChildren’s art collected by The Times’s hyper-local blogs and a chance to submit some from your family’s young artist, for display on nytimes.com. -
Closing Out a Season Farmers Want to Forget
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmExcess rainfall and a persistent chill set a dark tone for growers in the region, leaving them with a year many call one of the worst in memory. -
A World of Ways to Get That Grilled Taste
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmChefs around the state, including the operators of a Korean-Mexican food truck in Jersey City, add their own ethnic touches to cooking on the grill. -
A Teacher’s Dream Gets to the Screen
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmRobert Kaplow, who teaches English at a high school in Summit, N.J., wrote a novel, “Me and Orson Welles,” that has just been made into a movie.
- NYT: Westchester
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Westchester: Good Apples
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA family farmer said he hadn’t seen such prolonged rainfall since he started keeping track in 1999. -
The Use Changes; the Look Stays
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThanks to a $4.6 million renovation, the boarded-up Ossining National Bank on Main Street is being recycled into street-floor commercial space with 12 income-restricted condominiums above. -
Gooey, but Grown-Up
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmProvisions specializes in made-from-scratch sandwiches and retro desserts inspired by Hostess. -
Grieving, and Asking When the Pain Will End
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmHudson Stage presents a smooth and sensitive production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole” at Pace University. -
Young Star, Old Master and a Fresh Take on Mozart
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAnthony McGill will play the clarinet at the Westchester Philharmonic, with Itzhak Perlman conducting, at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College.
- NYT: Washington
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Christian Leaders Unite on Political Issues
20 Nov 2009 | 9:31 amAdvocating civil disobedience to resist laws compelling institutions to perform abortion or recognize unions. -
Ruling on Katrina Flooding Favors Homeowners
20 Nov 2009 | 9:18 amA federal judge ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers’ negligence caused huge flooding after Hurricane Katrina. -
Senator Reid and the Power of Persuasion
20 Nov 2009 | 8:18 amHow do Senate leaders persuade fence-sitters to vote against their own political instincts? -
Diplomatic Memo: Clinton Seen as Obama’s Key Link to Afghan Leader
20 Nov 2009 | 6:31 amThe role thrusts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton into the thick of a critical international problem. -
Panel Votes to Broaden Oversight of the Fed
20 Nov 2009 | 5:50 amRejecting warnings by the Obama administration, a committee approved a plan by Representative Ron Paul to carry out sweeping new audits of the central bank’s policy decisions and operations.
- NYT: Africa
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For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot
20 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pmHistory has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police. -
China Helps the Powerful in Namibia
20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 amSecret scholarships to study in China that were awarded to the offspring of top officials in Namibia have angered the public there. -
Pirates Widen Range, Straining Naval Patrols
19 Nov 2009 | 11:06 pmThe European Union, the United States and other allies have extended their mission as the attacks have increased and spread out. -
South Africa Says Gender Controversy Is Over
19 Nov 2009 | 10:46 amThe South African government has attempted to end the controversy over the gender of Caster Semenya, the runner who was crowned the women's 800-meter world champion in August, by declaring that an agreement had been reached to not release the results of gender tests. -
Is There Such a Thing as Agro-Imperialism?
19 Nov 2009 | 8:02 amFearing food shortages, investors from wealthy countries are snapping up land in poor countries to grow food there. Is this development or exploitation?
- NYT: Americas
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Interim Leader in Honduras Says He’ll Briefly Step Down
19 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pmThe de facto leader, Roberto Micheletti, said he would hand over power to his cabinet ministers for a week, but he had no plans to cede power to Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted from the presidency on June 28. -
Nations Unveil Plans to Rein in Emissions
19 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pmPrior to a climate change meeting scheduled for Copenhagen, industrialized countries, except the United States, are offering targets to curb greenhouse gases. -
Peru’s Police Say Gang Drained Victims’ Fat
19 Nov 2009 | 7:59 pmA gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, the police said Thursday. -
Cuban Blogger Posts Interview With Obama
19 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pmIn what seems like one step forward for freedom of expression on the island of Cuba, on Wednesday a blogger in Havana named Yoani Sanchez published President Barack Obama's replies to seven questions she put to him on relations between the two countries. -
Report Says Castro Brother Retains Tactics of Repression
18 Nov 2009 | 11:54 pmRaúl Castro imprisons people on the charge of being “dangerous” and refuses to free scores of people who were imprisoned years ago, Human Rights Watch said,
- NYT: Asia Pacific
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8 Militants Killed in Reported U.S. Strike in Northwestern Pakistan
20 Nov 2009 | 7:12 amThe area of the attack is believed to hold many insurgents who fled from an army offensive elsewhere in the Afghan border region. -
Diplomatic Memo: Clinton Seen as Obama’s Key Link to Afghan Leader
20 Nov 2009 | 6:31 amThe role thrusts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton into the thick of a critical international problem. -
Afghan Bomber on Motorcycle Kills 16
20 Nov 2009 | 6:22 amSeveral children and a police officer were among the victims of the blast on a crowded market. -
Gunman Kills 4 at Pacific Resort
20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 amSAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) -- A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan on Friday, killing four people and wounding six others before fatally shooting himself, officials said. -
China Helps the Powerful in Namibia
20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 amSecret scholarships to study in China that were awarded to the offspring of top officials in Namibia have angered the public there.
- NYT: Europe
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Northern England Hit by Floods After Heavy Rain
20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmThe military deployed intense rescue efforts to conduct house-to-house searches for people trapped in their homes. -
As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed
20 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pmOfficials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium. -
Who Fears a Free Mikhail Khodorkovsky?
20 Nov 2009 | 11:08 amHow did Russia’s richest oligarch become the last best hope of its human rights campaigners? -
Anglican Leader Defends Faith as Vatican Welcomes His Members
20 Nov 2009 | 8:09 amIn Rome, the archbishop of Canterbury called for clarity on the future of Catholic-Anglican dialogue. -
Low-Profile Leaders Chosen for Top European Posts
20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 amNational leaders of the European Union picked Herman Van Rompuy for the new presidency and Catherine Ashton of Britain for its foreign policy post.
- NYT: Middle East
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For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot
20 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pmHistory has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police. -
As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed
20 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pmOfficials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium. -
U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste
20 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pmAfter spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left. -
Saturday Profile: In Iraq, a Civilian Voice at the Commander’s Side
20 Nov 2009 | 9:31 amEmma Sky, a Briton, initially opposed the war but now has a place in Gen. Ray Odierno’s inner circle. -
Iraq Sentences Sunni Leader to Death
19 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pmThe sentence of a leader of the Sunni Awakening Council set off charges that the Shiite-dominated government was trying to weaken the Sunni movement.
- NYT: Escapes
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American Journeys | Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska: A Place in Time, Not All Frozen
19 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pmIn Alaska, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is home to a 27-mile glacier, an old gold-mining camp and a New Deal farming project. -
High & Low | St. Augustine, Fla.: History, Sun-Drenched
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSt. Augustine, Fla., the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States, was settled by the Spanish in 1565. -
A Permanent Theater Festival on Puget Sound
19 Nov 2009 | 9:57 pmSeattle is alive with artistic energy. While the city’s musical voices thrive, stage productions are on the rebound after the loss of prized playhouses. -
Two-Wheeled Rambles, Even When Frost Is on the Pumpkin
13 Nov 2009 | 12:17 amMotorcycle tours offer an autumn opportunity for scenery and solitude. Here are four weekends’ worth of scenic rides. -
Who Needs Miami or Los Cabos? Time Shares Move to the City
12 Nov 2009 | 10:21 pmUrban time shares expand the vacation ownership concept beyond beach destinations, appealing to regional residents who come to the city to shop and eat out.
- NYT: Week in Review
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Prime Number
14 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pm12.4: The percentage of workers in unions last year, down from 20.1 percent in 1983. -
Quotations of the Week
14 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pmRahm Emanuel on health care, and Paul Bachmuth, a father of two, on unemployment.
- NYT: Sports
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Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmGerman law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer. -
Quiet Subdivision Is Home to a Booming N.F.L. Blog
20 Nov 2009 | 12:27 pmMike Florio started his blog as a sideline to his law practice, but it has grown into a leading source of information about the N.F.L. -
It Figures: Lincecum Captures Cy Young
20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amTim Lincecum went 15-7 with a 2.48 E.R.A. and led the N.L. with 261 strikeouts. Chris Carpenter finished second in the voting and his St. Louis teammate Adam Wainwright was third. -
Special Report: A.T.P. World Tour Finals: Showcase Finale Moves to London
20 Nov 2009 | 11:34 amWhether he wins or loses in the season-ending A.T.P. World Tour finale next week, this will still be Roger Federer’s tennis year. -
Knicks Decide Not to Pursue Iverson
20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 amTeam officials spent three days weighing the pros and cons of signing Allen Iverson, a four-time N.B.A. scoring champion with problems in his past.
- NYT: College Basketball
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Lawal Leads No. 21 Georgia Tech Past George Mason
20 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pmSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. -
Sims' 3 Lifts Tulane Past Penn State 63-60
20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pmCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Tulane's Kevin Sims made a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 19 seconds to play and the Green Wave held on to beat Penn State 63-60 Friday in the second round of the Charleston Classic at Carolina First Arena. -
Syracuse 95, No. 13 California 73: Syracuse Feels at Home Again in Garden
20 Nov 2009 | 7:24 amThe Orange showed off its potential Thursday night, upending No. 13 California at the Garden in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. -
College Roundup: Villanova Survives on a Freshman’s First Basket
20 Nov 2009 | 12:38 amIsaiah Armwood hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to give No. 5 Villanova a 69-68 comeback victory over George Mason. -
No. 6 N. Carolina Beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNEW YORK (AP) -- There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals Thursday night.
- NYT: College Football
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No. 4 Texas Christian 55, No. 16 Utah 28: Path to B.C.S. Opens Up for T.C.U.
15 Nov 2009 | 11:08 amThe Horned Frogs raced to a 35-7 lead and cruised to their 12th straight victory, the third-longest streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision. -
National Roundup: Stanford Stuns U.S.C. Again, This Time With a Rout
15 Nov 2009 | 1:05 amThe 25th-ranked Cardinal, which upset U.S.C. in the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2007, won, 55-21, the most points the Trojans have ever allowed. -
East Roundup: Pitt Keeps Notre Dame in a Slide
15 Nov 2009 | 12:57 amNo. 8 Pittsburgh had to withstand a furious fourth-quarter Notre Dame rally to win at home, 27-22, an outcome that might raise cries for the ouster of Fighting Irish Coach Charlie Weis. -
Pennsylvania 17, Harvard 7: Penn Knuckles Down and Harvard Buckles
15 Nov 2009 | 12:56 amPenn’s rugged defense shut down Harvard’s explosive offense to clinch at least a piece of its first conference title since 2003. -
No. 1 Florida 24, South Carolina 14: For Gators, Winning Margin Doesn’t Include Style Points
15 Nov 2009 | 12:54 amTop-ranked Florida pulled away for a 24-14 victory at South Carolina, but it is having trouble shaking the expectations of fans who think it should be winning easier.
- NYT: Golf
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Westwood Shoots 69 for 2-Shot Lead in Dubai
20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title. -
Wie Withdraws, Ochoa Leads LPGA Tour Championship
20 Nov 2009 | 12:41 amRICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament. -
With Ankle In a Brace, Wie Quits After a 72
20 Nov 2009 | 12:12 amThe marquee player in the L.P.G.A. Tour Championship was said to have been hurt in a collision with a fan during the practice round. -
Wie Withdraws From LPGA Event With Ankle Injury
19 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pmRICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle. -
Wie Withdraws, Ochoa Leads LPGA Tour Championship
19 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pmRICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Michelle Wie is gone, putting all the attention on Lorena Ochoa's player of the year fight with Jiyai Shin at the LPGA Tour Championship.
- NYT: Hockey
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N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Drop Another on the Road, Losing in a Shootout
20 Nov 2009 | 12:37 amMike Santorelli and Martin Erat scored shootout goals for Nashville against the Devils, who got two goals in regulation from Zach Parise. -
NHL Standings
20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 amAll Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division. -
Niedermayer's OT Goal Lifts Ducks
19 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pmANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Scott Niedermayer scored a power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead. -
Blackhawks Rout Flames in Playoff Rematch
19 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pmCALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series. -
NHL Standings
19 Nov 2009 | 8:31 pmAll Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division.
- NYT: More Sports
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Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmGerman law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer. -
Quiet Subdivision Is Home to a Booming N.F.L. Blog
20 Nov 2009 | 12:27 pmMike Florio started his blog as a sideline to his law practice, but it has grown into a leading source of information about the N.F.L. -
It Figures: Lincecum Captures Cy Young
20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amTim Lincecum went 15-7 with a 2.48 E.R.A. and led the N.L. with 261 strikeouts. Chris Carpenter finished second in the voting and his St. Louis teammate Adam Wainwright was third. -
Special Report: A.T.P. World Tour Finals: Showcase Finale Moves to London
20 Nov 2009 | 11:34 amWhether he wins or loses in the season-ending A.T.P. World Tour finale next week, this will still be Roger Federer’s tennis year. -
Knicks Decide Not to Pursue Iverson
20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 amTeam officials spent three days weighing the pros and cons of signing Allen Iverson, a four-time N.B.A. scoring champion with problems in his past.
- NYT: Baseball
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It Figures: Lincecum Captures Cy Young
20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amTim Lincecum went 15-7 with a 2.48 E.R.A. and led the N.L. with 261 strikeouts. Chris Carpenter finished second in the voting and his St. Louis teammate Adam Wainwright was third. -
The Mets Finished Last in 2009 Draft Spending
20 Nov 2009 | 12:16 amAccording to figures compiled by Baseball America, the Mets spent less money on the 2009 draft than any other team in baseball. -
Giants’ Lincecum Wins His Second Consecutive Cy Young
19 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pmTim Lincecum went 15-7 with a 2.48 E.R.A. and led the N.L. with 261 strikeouts. Chris Carpenter finished second in the voting and his St. Louis teammate Adam Wainwright was third. -
Sports Briefing | Baseball: Arizona Acquires Reliever
19 Nov 2009 | 8:10 pmThe Arizona Diamondbacks traded two minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for reliever Aaron Heilman, a former Met. -
Use of Statistics Helps Greinke to A.L. Cy Young
19 Nov 2009 | 7:55 pmThe Royals’ ace easily outdistanced Felix Hernandez for the Cy Young Award after compiling a 16-8 record with a major league-low 2.16 earned run average.
- NYT: Pro Basketball
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Knicks Decide Not to Pursue Iverson
20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 amTeam officials spent three days weighing the pros and cons of signing Allen Iverson, a four-time N.B.A. scoring champion with problems in his past. -
The Pick-and-Roll Is the N.B.A.’s Old Reliable
20 Nov 2009 | 11:26 amThe pick-and-roll, which causes two defenders to contain one ball handler, creates mayhem, and N.B.A. teams are increasingly turning to it for success. -
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
20 Nov 2009 | 10:40 amGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. -
Analysis: Can Iverson Restore Hope for Knicks?
20 Nov 2009 | 12:28 amAllen Iverson, whom the Knicks deemed an unnecessary risk four months ago, is now so intriguing that they have spent most of the week discussing him. -
N.B.A. Roundup: The Jazz Finally Wins Again in San Antonio
20 Nov 2009 | 12:25 amManu Ginobili is expected to miss about a week for the San Antonio Spurs because of a strained left groin.
- NYT: Pro Football
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Death of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide
20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmGRANBY, Colo. (AP) -- The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. -
Bush Questionable for Tampa Bay
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. -
Ravens' Edwards Plans Appeal of Fine for Roughness
20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night. -
NFL Union Opposes Call for Reporting on Teammates
20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pmThe NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion. -
Williams Scores Three Times In Fins Win
20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmCHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
- NYT: Soccer
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FIFA Confirms No Replay for France-Ireland Game
20 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pmSoccer’s ruling body rejected an Irish appeal to replay the World Cup qualifier between France and Ireland, citing the finality of a referee’s decisions during the game. -
Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmGerman law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer. -
For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmHistory has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police. -
FIFA Suspends Iraq for Political Meddling
20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amZURICH (AP) -- FIFA suspended Iraq from soccer because of political interference in the national federation. -
Police: 17 Arrests in Soccer Match-Fixing Probe
20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amFRANKFURT (AP) -- German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion.
- NYT: Jim Dwyer
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2,000-Year-Old Scrolls, Internet-Era Crime
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmProsecutors saw a crime in the way a prolific Internet commentator using many aliases tried to influence academic debate on the Dead Sea Scrolls. -
What to Make of a Big Deal Gone Sour
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA cautionary lesson for the mayor from Stuyvesant Town, a place that seems to be headed for one of the greatest financial collapses in city history. -
Getting Dirty Greasing the Wheels for Friends
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmFor Anthony S. Seminerio, a former assemblyman, arranging deals that enriched hospital executives came at a high price. -
Like a Skyline Is Etched in His Head
27 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmStephen Wiltshire, working only from the memory of a helicopter flight over New York, has been rendering the city’s 305 square miles along an arc of paper that is 19 feet long. -
Yankees Claimed a Park; Children Got Bus Rides
24 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmNeighborhood children are waiting for the new parks promised in the deal for a new baseball stadium.
- NYT: Susan Dominus
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Commuters Overlooking Free Treasure
16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmGrand Central Terminal’s water fountains are an ornate, well-maintained convenience that few seem to use, even during morning rush. -
For Madoff Auction, Even Jewels Lack Luster
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmClothes with price tags still attached, monogrammed golf clubs, jewelry galore: these were a few of the Madoffs’ favorite things, now up for auction. -
Offering Hope in Haircuts for the Jobless
9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA Greenwich Village studio gave complimentary styles to a number of people who could show proof of unemployment. -
Happy Times at the Dog Run, Now Coming to an End
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAfter finding a new community at the small-dog run in Washington Square Park, a retired surgeon prepares to move back to Ohio. -
Lament on the Fading Culture of the Printed Word
2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmSome will survive the publishing industry’s current crisis, but the culture of living well off the exchange of ideas will not.
- NYT: Paul Krugman
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The Big Squander
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmBy not extracting concessions from bankers during the rescue of A.I.G., policy makers undermined their own credibility and put the broader economy at risk. -
World Out of Balance
15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe problem of international trade imbalances is about to get substantially worse unless China changes its weak-currency policy. -
Free to Lose
12 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWith long-term unemployment at its highest levels since the 1930s and on the rise, the U.S. should consider policies that address job growth directly. -
Paranoia Strikes Deep
8 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIf the G.O.P. essentially shrinks down to a rump party across America, the country could become ungovernable in the midst of a continuing economic disaster. -
Obama Faces His Anzio
5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama chose a cautious approach rather than bold action on the economy, and the decision may haunt Democrats for years to come.
- NYT: Thomas L. Friedman
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What They Really Believe
17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmClean energy opponents believe global warming doesn’t exist because that is the only way their arguments make sense. -
Lost There, Felt Here
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAmerica should still lead such efforts as saving the rainforests. But China’s days as a global free-rider should be over. -
Trucks, Trains and Trees
10 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWithout a new system for economic development in the timber-rich tropics, the only Amazon your grandchildren will ever know ends in dot-com and sells books. -
Call White House, Ask for Barack
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmUntil the Palestinians and Israelis are serious about the peace process, the United States should get out of the picture. -
The Best Allies Money Can Buy
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAmerica has been able to fight two wars with few allies because we’ve hired the help.
- NYT: Dan Barry
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In Prison, Playing Just to Kill Time and Just Maybe to Help Solve a Murder
15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWith every hand dealt in a prison courtyard, players see a kaleidoscope of names and pictures of victims of unsolved crimes. -
Awesome Train Set, Mr. Buffett
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAlong with Burlington Northern, Warren Buffett is buying the rapt attention of the societal subset known as railfans. -
Amid Ruin of Flint, Seeing Hope in a Garden
18 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmSprouting turnips and cleared sidewalks give the residents of a street on the north side of Flint, Mich., a reason for optimism. -
Burlesque Days Again for the Feather Boa Crowd
1 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Golden Days of Burlesque Historical Society brings together performers from the circuit, pre-1965. -
Weed Heroes: The War on the Invader Cogongrass
20 Sep 2009 | 9:00 pmIn Alabama, stimulus funds are ammo in the battle against a pest on the scale of kudzu.
- NYT: David Carr
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Taking Aim at Student Muckrakers
15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA subpoena seeks to test whether Medill students who investigated the murder conviction of Anthony McKinney were actually journalists. -
When Type Was Poured Hot
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIn his new memoir, Harold Evans recalls an exuberant run in 20th-century journalism. -
Twitter Book and Now TV Show
10 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmJustin Halpern, the author of a rather tartly named Twitter account, has landed a book deal and a deal with CBS for a comedy based on the premise. -
News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut
8 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAs major news erupted in Texas, a new 12-person Web-based newsroom had its debut as a nonprofit covering state government. -
Business Is a Beat Deflated
1 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmSo you might expect the business press to be striking up the band and restocking the cigar cabinet. But the business of covering business may never really come back.
- NYT: Andrew Ross Sorkin
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Do Stockholders Really Know What’s Best?
16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmKraft’s bid for Cadbury and the ensuing outcry among shareholders is Exhibit A in the argument that the notion of shareholder democracy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. -
Barclays’ Remarkable Bargain
9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmHeads are still being scratched over the way Barclays managed to scoop up the remains of Lehman Brothers. Barclays, it turns out, cut itself a remarkably good deal. -
Buffett Bets Big on Railroads’ Future
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIn buying Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Warren E. Buffett is hoping that the demand for shipping by train will remain strong or even grow. -
Comcast Said to Be Close To Gaining NBC Universal
1 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmGeneral Electric and the cable giant Comcast have moved closer to a deal giving control of NBC Universal to Comcast, and a formal announcement could be made sometime next week, people briefed on the talks said Sunday. After a series of meetings last week, the two companies reached a tentative agreement on Friday over the main points of a deal, these people said. Comcast would own about 51 percent of NBC Universal, contributing several billions of dollars in cash and its own stable of cable netw... -
The Race to Save Lehman Brothers
19 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmIn this excerpt from a new book, Lehman’s chairman reaches out in several directions to find relief for his sinking firm.
- NYT: David Leonhardt
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A Stimulus That Could Save Money
17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA “cash for caulkers” program has the potential to get contractors working again, as well as keep more money in homeowners’ pockets. -
Falling Far Short of Reform
10 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmOverhauling the health care system means making it more efficient, saving lives and giving Americans a long overdue raise. But the House bill won’t meet these goals. -
Dr. James Will Make It Better
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmI. -
Broader Measure of U.S. Unemployment Stands at 17.5%
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe official jobless rate excludes millions of people who have given up looking for work and part-time workers who want to be working full time. -
Through a Glass Less Darkly
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWhen an economy is just coming out of recession, its weaknesses are always more obvious than its potential strengths.
- NYT: David Pogue
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No ‘System,’ but Music Housewide
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmSonos’s ZonePlayer S5 wireless speaker console plays music with an iPhone or iPod Touch as a touch-screen remote control. -
A $25 App Phone? That’s Crazy Talk.
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThis week, Palm released a follow up to the Pre, a cheaper, thinner, lesser phone called the Pixi. The official price is $100 with a two-year Sprint contract, but Amazon is selling the thing for are you sitting down? $25. -
Big Sensors, Shrinking Cameras
11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmCanon and Panasonic introduce two cameras that take giant technological steps. -
A Place to Put Your Apps
4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmMotorola offers the Droid, a mobile device that defies categories. It’s not exactly a smartphone, not exactly an iPhone. It’s... -
New Models From Motorola, HTC and BlackBerry
28 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmAll three companies are back with much more impressive, much more refined new smartphones.
- NYT: Joe Nocera
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Warming to the Yankees: A Story of Betrayal
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmThe other night, watching the New York Yankees pitcher A. J. Burnett spin his four-hit masterpiece to tie the World Series, I was suddenly struck by a horrifying realization: I was rooting for the Yankees. Of the many things I never thought I would do in this life, rooting for the Yankees had to rank at the top. You see, for as long as I can remember, I have been a card-carrying member of Red Sox Nation. Growing up in Providence, R.I., in the 1950s and 1960s, my siblings and I had to choose ear... -
CliffsNotes of Columns to Come
30 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmHockey and lotteries are among the topics Joe Nocera plans to write about more fully after he returns from his book leave. -
Short Memories at Goldman
23 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmIt is uncertain how much of the $16 billion Goldman Sachs has set aside for bonuses can be attributed to government assistance, but it has got to be a substantial amount, which leads to a question: Where’s our bonus? -
Pay Cuts, but Little Headway on Larger Goals
22 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmKenneth R. Feinberg may succeed in trimming back executive pay, but only shareholders can curtail greed in the corner offices. -
The View From Inside a Depression
16 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmA lawyer chronicling the Depression in the ’30s concluded that the only proper course was to “use your own judgment and do your own thinking.”
- NYT: Ron Lieber
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Financial Decisions to Make as You Divorce
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmDivorcing couples often don’t think of all the financial problems that can arrive after the split. Here’s a list of issues to discuss before the paperwork is final. -
Money Issues That Can Test Even a Rock-Solid Marriage
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmMoney may be the root of all evil, and in a marriage it can certainly be the seed of trouble. Here are five things couples should do to sidestep difficulties. -
A Free Credit Score Followed by a Monthly Bill
2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe government is trying to counter what it says are ads that trick consumers into paying for credit monitoring. -
Money Talks to Have Before Marriage
23 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmLove may move mountains, but money can crumble the strongest marriage. A good way to head off problems is to discuss financial issues before the ceremony. -
For Financial Planners, a Year of Tough Questions
16 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmFive planners discuss the hard questions they faced from their worried clients, and some of the answers they gave.
- NYT: Gretchen Morgenson
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Home Builders (You Heard That Right) Get a Gift
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAnalysts say home builders will be among the biggest beneficiaries of a new tax break. -
From an Idea by Students, a Million-Dollar Charity
11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA broker shows high school students how to work the phones and raise real money for their charity. -
A Way Out of the Deep Freeze
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmJudges overseeing at least 23 class actions relating to auction-rate securities have dismissed them in recent months. What’s a trapped investor to do? -
Can Citigroup Carry Its Own Weight?
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmCitigroup has received government aid several times in the past 80 years, and this time around, some investors see its infusion of federal cash as a good sign. -
When Shareholders Crack the Whip
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmA landslide against board incumbents at Texas Industries is an example of what happens when shareholders act like the company owners that they are.
- NYT: Editorial Columnists
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What Makes Cities Live
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe fight for the genuine in the world's great cities is also a fight for jobs, workers and creativity. -
The Big Squander
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmBy not extracting concessions from bankers during the rescue of A.I.G., policy makers undermined their own credibility and put the broader economy at risk. -
What Geithner Got Right
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmTimothy F. Geithner, like others on the White House economic team, is pragmatic and responds flexibly to situations, and that approach has paid off during the economic crisis. -
The Breast Brouhaha
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmDescribing the last 10 years as the Terror Era sounds too much like a downer. How about the Decade of Medical Backtracking? -
The Wrong Side of History
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAttempts to discredit the health reform proposals now before Congress resemble the flawed arguments made in the 1960s.
- NYT: Charles M. Blow
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The Passion of the Right
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmRepublicans are likely to gain in 2010, not because of their anachronous tenets, but because of historical patterns and an electorate exasperated with seeming Democratic ineptitude. -
Obama’s to Fix
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe financial crisis may have begun on George W. Bush’s watch, but the lack of jobs is now President Obama’s problem, and he needs to act quickly to solve it. -
The Magic of Michelle
23 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmThis is America. We respect fearlessness, regardless of what we feel about the person who embodies it. With Michelle Obama, we have it both ways. -
OP-ED COLUMNIST; Impatiently Waiting
16 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmWhen, Mr. President? When will your deeds catch up to your words? The people who worked tirelessly to get you elected are getting tired of waiting. According to a Gallup poll released on Wednesday, Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the country has hit a six-month low, and those decreases were led, in both percentage and percentage-point decreases, by Democrats and independents, not by Republicans. The fierce urgency of now has melted into the maddening wait for whenever. -
No More Suffering in Silence
9 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmWe must do a better job of helping children who are sexually assaulted realize they are not alone, not at fault and not powerless.
- NYT: David Brooks
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What Geithner Got Right
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmTimothy F. Geithner, like others on the White House economic team, is pragmatic and responds flexibly to situations, and that approach has paid off during the economic crisis. -
The Nation of Futurity
16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIt would be nice if Americans regained their faith in the future. China seems to possess the optimism that once defined the U.S. -
Meet John Thune
12 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe junior senator from South Dakota has conservative roots but is pragmatic at the surface, and may be a strong Republican candidate in 2012. -
The Rush to Therapy
9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe well-intentioned public commentary that followed Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s rampage at Fort Hood denied any possibility of evil in his actions. -
What Independents Want
5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIndependents can’t always articulate what they want, but they withdraw from any party that threatens turmoil and risk.
- NYT: Roger Cohen
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What Makes Cities Live
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe fight for the genuine in the world's great cities is also a fight for jobs, workers and creativity. -
A Mideast Truce
16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmPeace between Israelis and Palestinians is unattainable. The wounds of the past decade are too deep. -
Of Fruit Flies and Drones
12 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama has shown a quiet predilection for drone warfare, but the U.S. should not be targeting people for killing without a public debate. -
In This Together
9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe U.S. economic recovery has accentuated rather than eased inequalities, another reason why health reform is so important. -
Bunkers or Breakthrough?
5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWith Mohamed ElBaradei in his last month at the International Atomic Energy Agency, now is the time for a deal on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
- NYT: Gail Collins
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The Breast Brouhaha
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmDescribing the last 10 years as the Terror Era sounds too much like a downer. How about the Decade of Medical Backtracking? -
Once Again, Into the Apocalypse
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA lot of people are worrying about the world coming to an end in 2012, and several books, Web sites and movies are tackling the subject. -
Take a Deep Breath
11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmRight now we citizens have quite a lot on our plate and there is no reason to go completely crazy about the least little thing. -
Weekend Sports Lineup
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIf the House health care vote happens this weekend, perhaps you will want to flip back and forth between the football games. -
Hark! The Voters Speak!
4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmEndorsements don’t work if they’re oblique and half-hearted, as if they had been sent via Candygram.
- NYT: Maureen Dowd
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Rogue American Woman
17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmPoring over Sarah Palin’s book to find anything in common with this apotheosis of traditional American values. -
Virtuous Bankers? Really!?!
10 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe saying used to be, whatever happens, the lawyers win. But with bankers getting obscene bonuses again, now it’s whatever happens, the bankers win. -
Ballet’s Mean Streets
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm“The Red Shoes,” a classic 1948 film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, is a gorgeously haunting work of art. -
Who Are You Calling a Narcissist, Rush?
3 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmRush Limbaugh is more than ever the face of the Republican Party. He’s also the mouth. -
Port Mortuary’s Pull
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama promised to renovate American society, but is trapped in the money pits of a recession and two wars.
- NYT: Bob Herbert
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What the Future May Hold
16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmFor future generations, we need to remember that infrastructure is linked to the health of the economy, the environment and the viability of the nation as a whole. -
A Recovery for Some
13 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe government has been on the side of elites in recent decades. The president’s employment summit will provide an opportunity to show whether that has changed. -
A Word, Mr. President
9 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmHealth care reform is important, but President Obama’s priorities should be putting Americans back to work and ending the war in Afghanistan. -
Stress Beyond Belief
6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmSending service members on numerous combat tours exacts a horrendous price on their mental health and the readiness of our armed forces. -
A Glimpse of the Future?
2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama gave a stirring speech on the crucial issue of energy last week, but it lacked the excitement that should accompany an important national mission.
- NYT: Nicholas D. Kristof
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The Wrong Side of History
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmAttempts to discredit the health reform proposals now before Congress resemble the flawed arguments made in the 1960s. -
Triumph of a Dreamer
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmOf all the people earning university degrees this year, perhaps the most remarkable story belongs a one-time impoverished cattle-herd from Zimbabwe. -
America’s Defining Choice
11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmWhat’s the best way to spend $100 billion per year? Health reform or troops for Afghanistan? Simple, because lack of insurance kills far more Americans than the Taliban does. -
Chemicals in Our Food, and Bodies
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmBisphenol A, or BPA, is linked to things like cancer, obesity, attention deficit disorder and genital abnormalities, and it’s been found in our food. -
Unhealthy America
4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmThe greatest distortion about the health care debate is that reform will destroy the best health care system in the world.
- NYT: Frank Rich
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The Missing Link From Killeen to Kabul
14 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmIf something has been learned from the massacre at Fort Hood, it’s that our hawks are utterly confused about who it is we’re fighting in Afghanistan. -
The Night They Drove the Tea Partiers Down
7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmDemocrats need to realize they appear overly sympathetic to fat-cat bankers, particularly because Republicans may not self-destruct. -
OP-ED COLUMNIST; The G.O.P. Stalinists Invade Upstate New York
31 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmBARACK OBAMA'S most devilish political move since the 2008 campaign was to appoint a Republican congressman from upstate New York as secretary of the Army. This week's election to fill that vacant seat has set off nothing less than a riotous and bloody national G.O.P. civil war. No matter what the results in that race on Tuesday, the Republicans are the sure losers. This could be a gift that keeps on giving to the Democrats through 2010, and perhaps beyond. The governors' races in New Jersey an... -
In Defense of the ‘Balloon Boy’ Dad
24 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmTo see what “balloon boy” says about 2009, you have to look past the sentimental moral absolutes. -
Goldman Can Spare You a Dime
17 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmThe less we know about Goldman Sachs, the easier it is for reckless gambling to return to capitalism’s casino.
- NYT: Obituaries
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Jeanne-Claude, Christo’s Collaborator on Environmental Canvas, Is Dead at 74
19 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pmJeanne-Claude worked with her husband, Christo, on dozens of environmental arts projects, including “The Gates” in Central Park in 2005. -
Sir John Crofton, Pioneer in TB Cure, Dies at 97
19 Nov 2009 | 10:45 pmThe clinician showed that three antibiotics could be safely combined to provide a cure, providing the template for later combination therapies for cancer and AIDS. -
Pierre Harmel, Belgian Who Helped Reshape NATO, Dies at 98
19 Nov 2009 | 8:04 pmMr. Harmel was a former prime minister but had his greatest impact as the foreign minister when he was deeply involved in the future of the Atlantic alliance. -
Eugene Cotton, Labor Union Lawyer, Dies at 95
19 Nov 2009 | 12:53 amMr. Cotton was a labor lawyer whose negotiating savvy helped improve the wages and conditions of tens of thousands of meatpacking workers. -
Bucky Williams, Negro Leagues Player, Dies at 102
19 Nov 2009 | 12:53 amMr. Williams played for the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords from 1928-39.
- NYT: ArtsBeat
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The Debate Over 'Precious'
20 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pmThe new film about an obese, poor, illiterate, young black woman who is sexually and emotionally abused, has sparked this heartfelt and at times heated debate. Share your thoughts. -
In a Giving Mood
20 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pmRobin Baker Leacock has made a film about generosity. -
Book Review Podcast: Andre Agassi and Stephen King
20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmThis week: Andre Agassi on his memoir, "Open"; Stephen King on a new biography of the short story writer Raymond Carver; Motoko Rich with notes from the field; and Jennifer Schuessler with best-seller news. -
Arts & Leisure Preview: 'Fela!,' Robin Williams, 'The Blind Side' and More
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmWisdom, insights and random observations from this weekend's Arts & Leisure section. -
The Reading Life: Remembering Ted Solotaroff
20 Nov 2009 | 11:59 amThe New England Review contains a tantalizing excerpt of an unfinished volume by the editor and critic Ted Solotaroff.
- NYT: At War
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One Evening at the Close of Ramazan, Ere the Better Moon Arose
20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 amPigeons sit under a full Baghdad moon. -
The Lede: Defining Terrorism
20 Nov 2009 | 8:44 amWhat does the word mean to different people? And in what situations can it be applied? -
... and Little Optimism
19 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pmThere was little enthusiasm among Afghan voters as President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term. -
No Cheering, No Parade
19 Nov 2009 | 8:45 amThis was not the inauguration of a popular president. -
Workmen in Kabul
19 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amA worker carries a hose that is used to pump water from an excavation site on the outskirts of Kabul.
- NYT: Bats
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The Lessons of the Cy Young Awards
19 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pmThe voting for the Cy Young Award shows that voters are looking at more intricate statistics. -
What to Make of the Manager of the Year Award?
18 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pmThe managers of the year were announced Wednesday, and as usual, there were no surprises. The winners were Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels. This is an odd award, isn't it? -
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
17 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pmThe Yankees' off-season plans could include taking a chance on a starting pitcher. -
Pedro Martinez Gearing Up for 2010
17 Nov 2009 | 10:56 amPedro Martinez is hoping another team will take a chance on him in 2010, this time for the entire season. -
Mets Balancing Two Sets of Off-Season Priorities
17 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amThe Mets' two biggest off-season objectives are to acquire another slugger and add a No. 2 starter to back Johan Santana. But there are other needs to address as well.
- NYT: Bitten
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A Dinner to Make Even Futurists Happy
19 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pmThe food at a dinner celebrating the Futurists was interesting in the best possible sense of the word. I mean, how can you rate a bubble gum infusion served in a dropper? -
Before the Turkey Goes in the Oven
17 Nov 2009 | 5:27 pmI'll bet the collective efforts of the Bitten community could generate another several hundred make-ahead recipes before Thanksgiving. -
Meatballs, Chinese-Style
17 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amYou will be amazed at the lightness of these meatballs - there's a lot of vegetable in them, hence a lot of water, so they're about as close to ethereal as something called a meatball can be. -
In My Pantry
16 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amHome preservation is an extreme craft. The element of danger keeps cavalier cooks like me honest. -
The Last Tuna?
13 Nov 2009 | 9:33 amI can envision a mad scramble among gastronomes to eat bluefin while it's still possible, making extinction even more likely.
- NYT: The Caucus
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White House Cites Bipartisan Support
20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmTommy Thompson and Richard Gephardt weigh in. -
Ethics Panel Admonishes Senator Burris
20 Nov 2009 | 9:19 amThe appointment of a senator to replace Barack Obama gets scrutiny from the Senate Ethics Committee. -
The Early Word: Weekend Health Work
20 Nov 2009 | 5:29 amTwo weeks from the big House vote on health care, the Senate begins its votes -- on a Saturday. -
Obama Has a Job for Dana Perino. Really.
19 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pmThe woman who faced the press for President George W. Bush is chosen for a seat on the Broadcasting Board of Governors. -
P.E.T.A. Eyes Prison Makeover
19 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pmThe animal rights group wants to transform a state prison into an empathy center, if it does not hold detainees from the Guantánamo detention center.
- NYT: The Choice
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Answers on Community Colleges, Part 5
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amIn the fifth installment of a Q&A, a community college expert counsels a parent wondering about the wisdom of her son transferring to a four-year college, and muses about what two-year institutions might teach four-year colleges. -
Fears for the Future of the University of California
20 Nov 2009 | 7:27 amWith costs to students rising and budgets being cut, many are worried about the future of the University of California system. -
Answers on Community Colleges, Part 4
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amIn the fourth part of a series, an expert on community colleges acknowledges the difficulties some students encounter in attempting to transfer to four-year colleges. -
An Expert's View of College Costs
19 Nov 2009 | 6:47 amAn economist with the College Board answers questions about the cost of higher education. -
Leaving College to Start a Business
18 Nov 2009 | 1:56 pmA look at two college dropouts who have started a business focusing on college admissions.
- NYT: City Room
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5 Post Offices in City, Not 14, Are Now at Risk of Closing
20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmPostal Service officials had announced that they were considering closing roughly 3,300 post office branches across the country. Now the number is 241. -
New School Students Protest California Cuts
20 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmBlogtalk: a dispute in TriBeCa over schools and housing; a rally against gun violence; and more links to local blogs. -
At Gracie Mansion, Bloomberg Deplores Youth Violence
20 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pmMeeting community leaders, Mayor Bloomberg expressed alarm over a gang-related shooting that critically injured a 15-year-old bystander. -
A Dolphin Visits, but Doesn't Wait Around for the Police
20 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pmA police spokesman said the dolphin was apparently headed to sea, being tracked by air and water by the police. -
Housing Authority Extends Deadline for Registering Dogs
20 Nov 2009 | 12:34 pmThe ban has angered many tenants, and animal welfare groups found that more than 100 residents had taken their dogs to animal shelters because they feared losing their apartments for having a prohibited or unregistered dog.
- NYT: Diner's Journal
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On the Question of Skin, and Other Matters
20 Nov 2009 | 2:31 pmSam Sifton explains how to get nicely browned skin on your turkey. -
On the Question of Turducken
20 Nov 2009 | 1:37 pmSam Sifton confronts the issue of turduckens. -
On the Question of Brining
20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmSam Sifton answers questions about turkey brining and other concerns for Thanksgiving. -
What's Your Favorite Chicken Soup?
20 Nov 2009 | 10:35 amEvery street in this city offers flavorful, vibrant, soothing chicken soups. What are your favorites for flu season, or your tried and true recipes? -
Payard Returns (Again!); L.A. Burdick Chocolate Shop Arrives
20 Nov 2009 | 9:37 amPastries by François Payard are now being sold at Butterfield Market; L.A. Burdick opens a shop and café in the old Fleur de Sel space.
- NYT: Dot Earth
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Japan's Fleet Departs to Hunt 900 Whales
19 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pmJapan's whaling fleet heads to sea, and a marine conservationist and scientist decries the impending kill. -
A Dim View of U.S.-China Electric Car Plan
19 Nov 2009 | 4:57 amA specialist in energy and transportation says China needs efficient cities more than efficient cars. -
Innovative Countries, Energized Campuses
18 Nov 2009 | 11:05 amReports examine countries and campuses for innovations focused on building a better world. -
No Free (CO2) Lunch for Frequent Fliers?
18 Nov 2009 | 8:05 amA company promoting responsible travel cancels sales of "carbon offsets" to compensate for greenhouse gases from flying. -
Details on U.S.-China Climate and Energy Plans
17 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amA senior Obama admnistration official in China explains the new partnership on energy and climate.
- NYT: Economix
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What We're Reading...
20 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmVisualizing the decline of empires and other economics coverage from around the Web. -
Bernanke's Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
20 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pmBen S. Bernanke has finally been scheduled for confirmation hearing for a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chairman. -
Michigan Again Has Highest Jobless Rate
20 Nov 2009 | 9:42 amFourteen states and the District of Columbia had a least a tenth of their labor force unemployed in October. -
EconoQuiz
20 Nov 2009 | 9:05 amA quiz on economic issues in the news. -
The Uproar Over Mammography
20 Nov 2009 | 4:49 amAn economist asks whether the new breast-exam guidelines were really about saving money.
- NYT: Executive Suite
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When Will the S.E.C. Ever Admit They Made a Mistake?
5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amThat's the question from a lawyer whose client was acquitted in a stock scheme and won an order for the S.E.C. to pay legal fees -- a ruling the agency is contesting. -
My Shocking Secret — Revealed
30 Oct 2009 | 3:57 pmBut before the revelation, and a hiatus, a look at how the business media have become the new watchdogs of Wall Street. -
Goldman Sachs: Hey, We're the Good Guys!
27 Oct 2009 | 9:20 amGoldman Sachs responds to a column suggesting that it has the taxpayers to thank for its recent profits. -
Bailouts and Bonuses
23 Oct 2009 | 4:43 pmNo other segment of industry pays out 50 percent of its revenues in bonuses, only Wall Street. -
Clearing a Name at Lehman
21 Oct 2009 | 5:31 pmRevisiting the circumstances surrounding an analyst's departure from Lehman Brothers.
- NYT: The Fifth Down
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Jets Q. and A. With Greg Bishop
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amGreg Bishop will answer readers' questions about the Jets. -
Week 11 N.F.L. Matchups
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amWeek 11 N.F.L. matchups. -
Brees to Obama, Touchdown
19 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pmPresident Obama will appear in a public service announcement with Troy Polamalu, quarterback Drew Brees and linebacker DeMarcus Ware to promote the fight against childhood obesity by encouraging children to be active for 60 minutes each day. -
Leon Washington on Road to Recovery
19 Nov 2009 | 11:37 amThe Jets' Leon Washington addressed the local news media for the first time since he broke his leg. -
Weighing the Toll of Contact in Practice
19 Nov 2009 | 7:45 amA group led by John Madden has discussed the idea of teams sometimes practicing without contact.
- NYT: Formula One
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Button at McLaren
18 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pmButton joins McLaren. -
Mercedes Grand Prix is Launched
16 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amDaimler buys Brawn GP and launches Mercedes Grand Prix. -
The Briatore Case
13 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amDocuments released on Flavio Briatore case. -
F1 Season Review, and a Mosley Coincidence
8 Nov 2009 | 5:07 pmF1 2009 season review. -
Toyota Pulls Out of Formula One
3 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pmSuch a move has long been rumored, and it could pave the way for a new competitor.
- NYT: The Local - Fort-Greene
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Flower Show in Standard Time
20 Nov 2009 | 2:28 pmUntil the frost comes, the flowers will abide. Here are a few dozen of them. -
Scary
20 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pmSemi-exclusive footage of destruction and carnage at the hands of Godzilla, King Kong and King Ghidorah on Waverly Avenue. Not safe for children. -
An Autumn Festival of Linkage
20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pmAn anti-crime rally in honor of murder victim Moses Harrell, a cameo by the gals from Harriet's Alter Ego, a Benetton in the oddest possible location, and more. -
Send Flowers
20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pmMums on the roofdeck, Carlton and Myrtle. -
Diary of a Near-Train Queen
20 Nov 2009 | 11:28 amAn inside view of a subway beauty pageant.
- NYT: Frugal Traveler
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Finder's Keepers: Souvenirs on the Road
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhat makes a great souvenir, especially when you don't want to spend a lot of money? And how do you find unique items of real value? -
Sailing the Caribbean, the Frugal Way
13 Nov 2009 | 8:13 amWith no boat to call my own, or budget to rent one of the many luxurious yachts that trawl the Caribbean each winter, I shelled out $55 a day to join the crew of the 75-foot schooner S.V. Illusion. For two weeks, I plied the waters between St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, making stops at small islands along the way. -
Q&A With Jeanne Dee, the Nomadic Family Traveler
11 Nov 2009 | 3:30 amLiving off savings and investments, the Dee family - Jeanne, 57, Vince, 56, and their 9-year-old daughter - has been traveling the world and chronicling their adventures since 2006. -
Inside the Beltway, With Baby Aboard
4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amDad, daughter and 20 pounds of baby gear go to Washington. -
Staying With Newfound Friends, for a Fee
28 Oct 2009 | 4:00 amAirBnB.com is a Web site that connects budget travelers with locals who are offering anything from an air mattress in their living room to a private bedroom in a luxury loft.
- NYT: Gadgetwise
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The Lip-Syncher Catcher App
20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pmThe Shazam app can be used for the parlor game, "Is It Lip-Synch?" -
The Beatles Stick It to Us
20 Nov 2009 | 9:41 amApple Corps-the Beatles' organization, not the one affiliated with Steve Jobs-has announced that it will place the band's entire musical catalog on a single USB stick. -
Measy: Your Personal Shopper for Cameras
20 Nov 2009 | 9:37 amA new site called Measy helps you research and make an educated buying decision on the camera that is right for you. -
Casio Gets Tough With a Rugged Camera
18 Nov 2009 | 3:03 pmCasio's new Exilim G EX-F1 rugged camera is built to withstand water, drops, freezing weather, and dust. -
Dell Is Ready to Jump Into the Smartphone Market
18 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pmConfirming longstanding rumors, the PC maker Dell has officially announced its entry into the smartphone market.
- NYT: Gambit
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Kramnik Wins Tal Memorial, Carlsen Claims No. 1 Ranking
14 Nov 2009 | 10:19 pmVladimir Kramnik wins elite Moscow tournament and Magnus Carlsen becomes youngest player ever to be No. 1 in the world. -
Kramnik Retains Lead at Tal Memorial; Carlsen Notches First Win
13 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pmVladimir Kramnik closes in on title at elite Moscow tournament. -
A Bad Night at the Board
12 Nov 2009 | 12:20 amThe United States champion suffers one of his worst defeats ever. -
Kramnik Pulls Ahead Again at Moscow Tournament
11 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pmA brilliant win in Round 6 allowed Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to take over sole lead at Tal Memorial tournament. -
Two Share Lead in Elite Moscow Tournament
10 Nov 2009 | 8:34 pmThe current world champion and a former champion share the lead of the Tal Memorial after five rounds.
- NYT: Globespotters
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Lunch in Mumbai, Packed and Delivered
20 Nov 2009 | 5:10 amLoveLunch has transformed the tiffin into art, bringing gourmet meals to expatriates and foodies across Mumbai each day. -
Amsterdam's Seedier Side Lands in London
19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmAn uninformed visitor entering London's National Gallery might be a bit confused upon finding a dimly lit street with rubbish scattered about and bicycles on racks. -
Learning to Cook the Amsterdam Way
19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amThe Okura Hotel is already something of a gastronomic landmark in Amsterdam. On Dec. 9, the hotel hopes to firm up that status when it officially opens its new culinary center, Taste of Okura. -
Jazzing Up a Mumbai Park
18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmListening to great music outdoors is one of life's small pleasures, but one that cramped Mumbaikars don't often get to enjoy. This weekend, they will, as the Jazz Utsav (Utsav is Hindi for festival) kicks off on Nov. 21 and 22 in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. -
Filling a Hole in the Middle of Berlin
18 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amSmack in the middle of eastern Berlin is a grassy lawn measuring nearly five acres. Near it is a huge billboard showing a castle. What gives?
- NYT: The Lede
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Video Plea From Kidnapped British Couple
20 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pmOn Friday Britain's Channel 4 News broadcast a video appeal for help by Paul and Rachel Chandler, a British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates last month. The tape was apparently filmed this week in Somalia. -
Accepting Defeat in Egypt and Ireland
20 Nov 2009 | 10:02 amInternational relations continued to suffer on Friday from the reverberations over two soccer matches played on Wednesday. -
Can Soldiers Be Victims of Terrorism?
20 Nov 2009 | 5:35 amGiven that it is obviously important to some people to call the atrocity at Fort Hood an act of terrorism, it seems worth asking both if most people can agree on what the word means and why it matters what we call such brutal acts. -
Cuban Blogger Posts Interview With Obama
19 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pmIn what seems like one step forward for freedom of expression on the island of Cuba, on Wednesday a blogger in Havana named Yoani Sánchez published President Barack Obama's replies to seven questions she put to him on relations between the two countries. -
South Africa Says Gender Controversy Is Over
19 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amThe South African government has attempted to end the controversy over the gender of Caster Semenya, the runner who was crowned the women's 800-meter world champion in August, by declaring that an agreement had been reached to not release the results of gender tests.
- NYT: Lens
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Showcase: Framed by Imagination
20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pmRoger Ballen's style may bring to mind painters like Jean Dubuffet and Francis Bacon rather than the work of other photographers. His haunting, cramped images, as Kristen Joy Watts reports, thwart any expectations of a clear narrative. -
Pictures of the Day: Friday, Nov. 20
20 Nov 2009 | 1:48 pmAlmost every account of bloodshed focuses on death. That misses the stories of survivors whose lives are forever changed in one instant (Slide 4). -
Must See: Ancient and Imperiled
20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amFormer poachers save sea turtle eggs, a financial adviser turns shaman and filmmakers capture Egypt, Lebanon and South Africa. -
Pictures of the Day: Thursday, Nov. 19
19 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pmThe American president, nearing the end of his first year in office, visited Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea during a weeklong tour of Asia. -
On Assignment: While Thousands Gather
18 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmThere is a challenge to covering the annual convention of Tabligh Jamaat in Pakistan, as Tyler Hicks learned. By and large, photography is forbidden.
- NYT: The Local - Maplewood
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Today on The Fridge: Polar Bear
20 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pmToday on The Local's virtual refrigerator, Hannah Goad's interpretation of a polar bear. Elegant! -
Be the Journalist: Hear the Trustees
20 Nov 2009 | 10:56 amWant to hear what's in store for South Orange from the school district and SOPAC? Attend Monday's meeting, and let us know what you learn. Thanks! -
Should I Say Something? The Recommendation
20 Nov 2009 | 10:04 amI just received a request to write a recommendation for someone I worked with 20 years ago. I'm not in the same field and I haven't been for a long time, so I feel like I can't comment on anything like her current work or business. What to do? -
The Old Man: How to Be a Patient
20 Nov 2009 | 9:25 amA successful hospitalization calls for exercise, patience, a firm hand and, above all, active participation in your care. -
The Day: Talking About Train Talking
20 Nov 2009 | 3:10 amMost weekday mornings, in the second car from the back of the 7:39 am train, my wife is in a four-seater with three other people doing something extremely controversial: talking.
- NYT: Media Decoder
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Video: Winfrey's Announcement
20 Nov 2009 | 8:57 amVideo of Oprah Winfrey's departure announcement. -
A Tearful Winfrey Explains Her Departure
20 Nov 2009 | 8:08 amOprah Winfrey confirmed to viewers what she told her staff members on Thursday afternoon: that she is ending her successful daytime talk show in September 2011. -
Awaiting Oprah's Announcement
20 Nov 2009 | 5:23 amOn Friday morning, Oprah Winfrey will tell fans of her plans to end her longtime talk show in 2011. -
'Lost' to Return in February for Its Final Season
19 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmThe sixth of the castaway mystery on ABC will begin on Feb. 2, when the series moves to Tuesday nights for the first time. -
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show
19 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmThe media mogul will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own.
- NYT: The Moral of the Story
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Free Speech and the Former Domestic Terrorist
16 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmHow do we define the outer limits of what should be acceptable as public speech? -
More on the Ethics of Prostheses
12 Nov 2009 | 11:25 amReturning to the Greco-Roman tradition of oiled nude athletes was one solution that several readers suggested. -
Are High-Tech Prostheses Fair?
9 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmIsn't opening able-bodied competitions to disabled athletes like the double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, fitted out with futuristic J-shaped blade extensions, just political correctness run amok? -
A New Way to Comment on Moral of the Story
4 Nov 2009 | 10:18 amStarting today, the comments section of this blog will work a little differently, in ways that should be familiar to those of you who comment on articles in the Times. -
Following Up on Whether We Must Vote
4 Nov 2009 | 7:48 amMore thoughts about whether we should support nonpartisan efforts to get people to vote.
- NYT: Motherlode
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Are Sleepless Parents More Creative?
20 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pmIs it possible that there's at least one upshot to the sleeplessness that comes with being a parent? -
A Bully at Age 4?
20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amAt what age do children know they are hurting each other? How young is too young to be a bully? -
A New Look at Overparenting
19 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pmLess is more; hovering is dangerous. Do you worry that you are overparenting, or is all this hand-wringing merely a new outlet for the same obsessiveness? -
Going to Battle Against Autism
18 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pmResearch shows that the levels of chronic stress experienced by mothers of children with autism are similar to those of combat soldiers. -
Defining What Makes a Father
18 Nov 2009 | 9:19 amWhat makes a father? DNA? Devotion? How would you feel about your child (and yourself ) if you were to discover they were not really "yours"?
- NYT: The New Old Age
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The Continuing Car Key Debate
20 Nov 2009 | 10:05 amOlder people restricted from driving at night had half the crash risk of those that were not restricted, a study found. -
The Bright Side of C.C.R.C.'s
6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amOne couple's rationale for moving to a C.C.R.C. -
'Mom Always Liked You Best'
3 Nov 2009 | 10:41 amWhy the favored child, not the most qualified, becomes the caregiver. -
Limited Mobility of Another Sort
28 Oct 2009 | 12:28 pmIn a continuing care retirement community, the nursing home is close at hand, but that doesn't make it easy for residents to move there. -
Maybe Grief Isn't So Bad After All
22 Oct 2009 | 9:30 amAn optimistic new book finds that grief is something people cope with "often more easily than they thought possible."
- NYT: Floyd Norris
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How to Go Broke, in Style
18 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pmHow one man lost $200 million in 11 years. -
More on Overstock
18 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pmHow does a small accounting issue blow up? At Overstock, it seems natural. -
Home Starts Look Good - Compared With Apartments
18 Nov 2009 | 7:39 amApartments construction ends, and auto prices soar. What does that say about recovery? -
Overstock Amazes (Again)
17 Nov 2009 | 3:42 pmOverstock.com never ceases to amaze. Now it has fired its auditor and filed a quarterly report without the blessing of any auditing firm. -
Who Was Really Bailed Out? We Still Don't Know
17 Nov 2009 | 7:49 amWho were the ultimate beneficiaries of the Treasury's decision to make good on the credit default swaps written by AIG? We still don't know.
- NYT: On the Runway
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Sophie Theallet Wins CFDA/Vogue Fund
17 Nov 2009 | 6:14 amThe latest cash prize for talent has gone to Sophie Theallet, who won the $200,000 CFDA/Vogue Fund award last night. -
Audrey's Frocks, Another Pop-Up
12 Nov 2009 | 6:29 amWhile I prepare to trot off to the Manolo Blahnik sample sale (the notices are coming fast and furious), I thought I'd mention one or two strange and fantastic things. Some of you may have heard of the upcoming Audrey Hepburn sale. -
Fine-Spun Leaves and Other New Clothes
6 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pmA fairly comprehensive article on sustainable fashion ran in the current issue of Audubon magazine. -
More Than McCardell
5 Nov 2009 | 7:01 amResort collections have become such a big part of the fashion scene, almost losing their original purpose, that I was struck by the novelty of Caroline Rennolds Milbank's new book, "Resort Fashion, Style in Sun-Drenched Climates" (Rizzoli: $65). -
The Ivanka Factor
27 Oct 2009 | 12:37 pm"I was driving around Hoboken at nine-thirty on Sunday night," said Vera Wang, when I called to ask about Ivanka Trump's wedding dress. No, Ms. Wang did not miss the wedding on Sunday, at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., but apparently she and her husband, Arthur Becker, missed a turn on their way back to Manhattan.
- NYT: Paper Cuts
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Book Review Podcast: Andre Agassi and Stephen King
20 Nov 2009 | 11:57 amThis week: Andre Agassi on his memoir, "Open"; Stephen King on a new biography of the short story writer Raymond Carver; Motoko Rich with notes from the field; and Jennifer Schuessler with best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host. -
Stray Questions for: Jennifer Gilmore
20 Nov 2009 | 8:49 amJennifer Gilmore is the author of a novel, "Golden Country." -
Malcolm Gladwell Responds to Steven Pinker
19 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pmAn exchange of letters between Malcolm Gladwell and Steven Pinker on the subject of Pinker's recent review of Malcolm Gladwell's "What the Dog Saw." -
Living With Music: Bill Cotter
17 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmBill Cotter is the author of a novel, "Fever Chart." -
A Century of Bugaboos
17 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pmLanguage may change, but pedantry is forever. And as Jan Freeman demonstrates in "Ambrose Bierce's 'Write It Right': The Celebrated Cynic's Language Peeves Deciphered, Appraised, and Annotated for 21st-Century Readers," so too is the tradition of modern-day pedants' picking apart the outmoded irritants of the quibblers who came before them.
- NYT: The Pour
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Guilty Plea in Multimillion-Dollar Wine Arson
18 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pmA wine entrepreneur pleaded guilty today to setting a fire at a California wine storage facility that destroyed some six million bottles, valued at from $100 million to $400 million. -
False Demons
17 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pmIn "Liquid Memory: Why Wine Matters, '' Jonathan Nossiter says wine is a battleground of good against evil. It's not. -
The Roots of Fine Wine
13 Nov 2009 | 9:55 amIs wine from grapes grown on ungrafted vines like cheese made from unpasteurized milk? -
Six Years of Thanksgiving Wisdom
9 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pmThe distilled wisdom of six years of Thanksgiving wine tastings. -
Vintage Baseball
5 Nov 2009 | 10:12 amSome baseball announcers are like fine wine, others are like plonk.
- NYT: Prescriptions
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Democratic Query on Insurance Rates
20 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pmDemocrats send letter to insurers, asking why small-business premiums are rising so fast. -
White House Cites a Republican's Support
20 Nov 2009 | 1:16 pmThe Obama administration distributed a bipartisan message supporting the Senate health care bill, from a Republican former health secretary and a Democratic former leader of the House. -
Senator Nelson Will Vote to Start Health Debate
20 Nov 2009 | 9:34 amSenator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, says he will support the motion to bring the health care legislation to the Senate floor for debate. -
Muffins From Mr. Reid, but Mum's the Word
20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 amSenator Reid dispenses thank-you treats to those in the legal and budgetary trenches. -
House Democrats Approve 'Doc Fix'
19 Nov 2009 | 3:42 pmThe House on Thursday approved a $210 billion measure to avert steep cuts in Medicare payments to doctors.
- NYT: The Quad
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Weekly Matchups: Digging Deep
20 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amCollege football matchups for Nov. 21 -
Mangino's Seat Gets Hotter in Kansas
19 Nov 2009 | 11:38 amKansas officials are looking into allegations that Coach Mark Mangino has verbally abused players. -
The Role of Student Fees in Athletic Budgets
18 Nov 2009 | 6:47 amWhen taken together, student fees and university subsidies accounted for more than half of all athletic revenues at every SUNY university in Division I during the 2007-8 school year, according to data that the universities report to the N.C.A.A. -
A Checklist for College Recruits
17 Nov 2009 | 8:30 amThere is a checklist of tangible reasons for college recruits to choose one university over another. -
A Familiar Stop on the Road
17 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amWhen the team bus rides the same route on most of the trips, players begin to recognize towns and convenience stores.
- NYT: Slap Shot
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The Morning Skate: More on Twitter and Hockey
20 Nov 2009 | 9:30 amAs social media extend their reach, hockey experiences both the up and down sides of this communications revolution. -
N.H.L. Scoreboard: A Night of Squandered Leads and Shootouts
20 Nov 2009 | 8:49 amResults from games of Thursday, Nov. 19. -
The Morning Skate: No Olympic Head Shots and a 'No Goal' Call in Detroit
19 Nov 2009 | 10:29 amThe I.I.H.F. affirms that a zero-tolerance head checking policy will be in force for the Olympics. -
European Puck: AIK Stockholm Entertains Invitation to Join K.H.L.
19 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amA second-division Swedish team acts to join the Russian league, but first must get approval from the Swedish federation -- and from its own fans. -
News of Hockey, 11/19/09: Attorney Says He Has Yet to Advise Fleury on Filing Complaint
19 Nov 2009 | 8:55 amDespite Theo Fleury's announced intention to file a sexual-abuse complaint against Graham James, Fleury's own lawyer has not yet advised Fleury on what to do.
- NYT: Straight Sets
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Q. & A. With Stacey Allaster: Reform in Women's Game
24 Oct 2009 | 2:50 pmStacey Allaster, the new chairwoman and chief executive of the WTA Tour, had a tough act to follow but has acted decisively on several fronts. -
Henin Joins List of Notable Comebacks
22 Sep 2009 | 1:41 pmBy announcing her comeback, former No. 1 Justine Henin adds herself to a list of women who have left tennis, only to return -
Op-Ed: Challenge, Anyone?
21 Sep 2009 | 7:58 amStatistics show that professional tennis players could benefit substantially by questioning more calls. -
One Word Costs Federer $1,500
17 Sep 2009 | 1:54 pmRoger Federer was fined less than one-hundredth of a percent of his earnings. -
'Can I Speak in Spanish?'
15 Sep 2009 | 8:54 amJuan Martín del Potro's upset of Roger Federer at the United States Open on Monday has prompted a strong reaction among tennis fans, not only because he dethroned a five-time champion, but also because of the awkward moments after the match.
- NYT: Tierney Lab
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How Will Religion Evolve?
19 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amIs some sort of compromise coming in the future of religion? And if so, where? -
Who Should Own the Rosetta Stone?
16 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pmShould the British Museum return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? Should the export of a nation's "cultural property" be banned? Should there be laws giving national governments ownership of any antiquity unearthed today within their borders? -
Monday Puzzle: Conversion Factors
16 Nov 2009 | 8:37 amIn a last desperate cry, a technician on an Antarctic expedition yelled out a temperature measurement he made as he fell into a crevasse. The number he shouted out was clearly heard, but not the units. It turned out not to make a difference. What was the temperature? -
Thursday Puzzle: What's Wrong (or Right) With This Picture?
12 Nov 2009 | 4:51 amDoes the picture above look natural to you? If you were standing in a lodge at Glacier National Park, is this how a jigsaw puzzle and the scenery would appear to your eye? -
Stars of the Astronomy Quiz
10 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pmWe have a winner -- two winners, actually-- of the prize for the Lab's Beautiful Universe Astronomy Quiz.
- NYT: Goal
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Accepting Defeat in Egypt and Ireland
20 Nov 2009 | 1:24 pmInternational relations continued to suffer on Friday from the reverberations over two soccer matches played on Wednesday. -
FIFA Denies Ireland a Replay
20 Nov 2009 | 6:19 amFIFA has denied Ireland's request for a replay of its match against France, in which Thierry Henry handled the ball immediately before France scored. -
Ireland Cites Uzbekistan-Bahrain Decision in Appeal
19 Nov 2009 | 11:44 amIn asking for a replay, Ireland cite a 2005 match between Uzbekistan and Bahrain that was ordered to be repayed -
Europa League Referee System May Have Caught Henry Hand Ball
19 Nov 2009 | 8:57 amIf there had been two additional referees, one on each goal line, like the system used in the Europa League, it's likely that Thierry Henry's handball would have been noticed and penalized. -
World Cup Fever for Algeria, in Paris
18 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pmCelebrations broke out on the Champs-Élysées in Paris for Algeria's World Cup qualifying match.
- NYT: Times Traveler
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Labor Denounces Judge in Gompers Case
19 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmAn American Federation of Labor convention denounced the judge that sentenced Samuel Gompers and two other officials to jail for violating an injunction against boycotts, and set as goals an eight-hour work day and the establishment of a Department of Labor. -
Zelaya Has Two Americans Shot in Nicaragua
18 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmTwo Americans who were aiding revolutionaries in Nicaragua were executed by the order of President José Santos Zelaya, and the United States is now allowing the insurgents to enforce a blockade. -
Harvard Officials Are Fossilized Mollusks, Suffragist Says
17 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmIn her opening address to a mass meeting for women's suffrage last night at Carnegie Hall, Frances Squire Potter compared Harvard officials to fossilized mollusks for blocking admission last month to Inez Milholland, a Vassar graduate who had been accepted into Harvard Law. -
A.T.&T. Buys Dominant Stake in Western Union
16 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmThe American Telephone and Telegraph Company announced yesterday that it had acquired the only concentrated holding of the Western Union Telegraph Company, "a long stride toward complete control by one corporation of all wire communication in the United States." -
Caruso Is Back and So Is the Met
15 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pmThe Metropolitan Opera opened its season brilliantly last night, with Enrico Caruso back and in excellent voice as Enzo in "La Gioconda" under the direction of Arturo Toscanini.
- NYT: Green Inc.
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On Our Radar...
20 Nov 2009 | 2:13 pmClimate change and national security, and other energy and environment coverage on the Web. -
India to Spend $900 Million on Solar
20 Nov 2009 | 11:28 amThe Indian cabinet approved a plan on Thursday that would vastly increase the amount of solar power produced by the country. -
Green Builders' Study Forecasts Job Growth
20 Nov 2009 | 10:57 amBuilding green could add hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy, according to a new report released by the United States Green Building Council. -
Study Says Air Cars are Inefficient
20 Nov 2009 | 10:21 amA paper from the University of California, Berkeley, concludes that compressed-air energy storage is a relatively inefficient technology when it comes to personal transportation. -
Siemens Chief Discusses Green Initiatives
20 Nov 2009 | 9:10 amPeter Löscher, chief executive of the German engineering conglomerate, answers questions about his solar and wind business and the American clean-tech market.
- NYT: Well
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The Roving Runner: Running in the Dark
20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pmThe shortest days of the year are almost upon us, leaving most of us who run after work with two options: darkness or the treadmill. -
Mental Health Care on a Dime
20 Nov 2009 | 11:28 amAnxiety and depression can be treated at very low cost, or even for free, -
Can Meditation Curb Heart Attacks?
20 Nov 2009 | 9:47 amTranscendental meditation may help lower blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attacks, a new study suggests. -
Recipes for a Healthy Thanksgiving
20 Nov 2009 | 8:59 amMartha Rose Shulman offers five Recipes for Health for your Thanksgiving table. -
The Voices of Rheumatoid Arthritis
20 Nov 2009 | 6:40 amSix men, women and teenagers tell their stories of living with rheumatoid arthritis.
- NYT: Idea of the Day
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Satchmo, Blacks and Jews
20 Nov 2009 | 3:35 amFriday | Today's idea: Louis Armstrong's bluntest written views on black individual responsibility "are the source of considerable disquiet among his admirers, many of whom prefer to ignore them altogether," a biographer says. [Commentary] -
The Importance of Silly Research
19 Nov 2009 | 3:33 amThursday | Today's idea: "Frivolous" academic research is serious business, its defenders say. It popularizes science, attracts new funding with the publicity it generates and thereby advances knowledge. Even if monkeys can't write like Shakespeare. [BBC News Magazine] -
The Rise of 'Algorithmic Authority'
18 Nov 2009 | 3:35 amWednesday | Today's idea: More and more, we place our trust in "algorithmic authority," a new-media professor writes. We "regard as authoritative an unmanaged process of extracting value from diverse, untrustworthy sources." [Clay Shirky] -
Did Zach Braff Kill American Music?
17 Nov 2009 | 3:30 amTuesday | Today's idea: Ever since Natalie Portman popped headphones onto Zach Braff's head and said, "This song will change your life," American music has been dying a slow death, an essay says. [Pop Matters] -
Planes, Trains and Personal Porn
16 Nov 2009 | 3:31 amMonday | Today's idea: Pornography displayed on personal devices for all to see (or hear) is becoming a nuisance on planes and trains and in other public spaces, an article says. [Washington Post]
- NYT: Wheels
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Returning a Car? G.M. Would Like a Word With You
20 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pmAs of Thursday, 193 people have taken General Motors up on its 60-day money-back guarantee. G.M. plans on interviewing them to find out why. -
1,000 Miles Through Argentina in an Austin-Healey
20 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pmThe 1000 Millas Sport is a three-day vintage-car rally from Argentina to Chile and back. -
Study Says Air Cars Are Inefficient
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amA paper from the University of California, Berkeley, concludes that compressed-air energy storage is a relatively inefficient technology when it comes to personal transportation. -
Ask About the Volt and Other Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
20 Nov 2009 | 6:30 amThe editors of the Automobiles section of The Times will respond to reader questions about the Volt, as well as other questions about the state of hybrid and electric vehicles. -
Belkin Recalls iPhone Accessories for Fire Risk
20 Nov 2009 | 5:22 amImportant safety recalls issued this week.
- NYT: In Transit
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Sunday Preview
20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pmFollowing in the footsteps of a food-obsessed writer by the name of Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent Grimod de la Reynière. -
Jumbo A380 Makes Trans-Atlantic Debut to Paris
20 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pmAt a time when many airlines are postponing costly deliveries of the jumbo-size Airbus A380, Air France is ready for liftoff. -
Travel Deals: European Hotels from $74
20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am400 Best Western hotels throughout Europe and Egypt are offering rooms starting at 49 euros a night. -
Brush with Olympic Glory
20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amResorts are offering close encounters with former Olympic medalists. -
A New Westin Each Week
19 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pmThe hotel industry may be suffering, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the lineup of new Westin Hotels. Starting today, the upscale chain is planning to open about one hotel a week for the rest of the year.
- NYT: Wordplay
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Rush Hour Restriction
19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pmStake out a corner and work your way around today's puzzle. -
El Paso Neighbor
18 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pmYou never know what to expect with a Thursday puzzle. -
Like Some Cheddar
17 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pmWednesday's puzzle plus some thoughts from Will Shortz on clue length. -
All Systems Go
16 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pmA fun puzzle to brighten your Tuesday. -
And the Answer Is ...
15 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pmA New York Times debut by a puzzling team.
- NYT: Laugh Lines
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Loafing
20 Nov 2009 | 10:52 amVideo Classic | Abbott and Costello discuss the job market in a Laugh Lines recession special. -
'The Geezer Bandit'
20 Nov 2009 | 10:04 amMonologue | Aired Thursday night on "The Jay Leno Show": One week 'til Thanksgiving. Very excited about that. Back in Washington, our Congressional leaders all preparing for the big Thanksgiving meal. I read today Nancy Pelosi already taking her turkey in to have its neck tightened up. -
'Confusing and Clumsy'
20 Nov 2009 | 10:01 amMonologue | Aired Thursday night on "The Late Show With David Letterman": Welcome to New York City. Beginning Monday, you know who's going to be here? Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be here. He's going on trial. And the time that he's in New York City, he's going to be very busy. Monday, for example -- Monday morning -- he'll be on the "Today Show," singing "I Dreamed a Dream." Very busy schedule. -
'The Country's First'
20 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amMonologue | Aired Thursday night on "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien": President Obama has lifted his ban on doing interviews with Fox News. Well, yesterday, President Obama was interviewed by a reporter from Fox News. Yeah. And you could tell the reporter was from Fox News because the first question was, "How do you think you're doing as president on a scale from minus one to minus 10?" -
'She'll Sell Enough'
20 Nov 2009 | 9:54 amMonologue | Aired Thursday night on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon": President Obama said he probably won't read Sarah Palin's new book, because she'll sell enough copies without him. Meanwhile, President Bush said he probably won't read Sarah Palin's book, because it's a book.
- NYT: You're the Boss
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Trying to Sell Your Business? Think Like a Buyer
20 Nov 2009 | 9:27 amHere's the crux of the problem: If you own a business that has zero debt, you have an artificial situation. Let's do the math. -
Senator Snowe Proposes Killing Her Own Loan Program
20 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amSupporters of the A.R.C. loan program are getting even harder to find. -
Plan Ahead or Pay the Piper (and the Plumber and ...)
19 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amYou can't wait until you see the finished roof before deciding against it. If you relocate the shower on the second floor to the other side of the bathroom, pipes must be moved, ducts rearranged. -
In the Cash Room, the Obama Administration Is All Ears
19 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am"The president," said Karen Mills, head of the S.B.A., "wants us to listen to the best ideas in the country today, to bring those forward to him and give him some concrete options that he can act on." -
Talking the Talk in the Cash Room
18 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmSeveral bankers took the opportunity provided by the Obama administration to say they had opened the spigots.
- NYT: Abstract City
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Bio-Diversity
17 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pmTurning autumn leaves take some strange turns indeed. -
Good Night and Tough Luck
14 Sep 2009 | 6:15 pmBetween hypochondria and mosquitoes, sleep can be elusive. -
Master of the Universe
14 Jul 2009 | 6:10 pmOnce you discover that you have the ability, using only household objects, to affect the outcome of elections and Super Bowls, you must use your power wisely. -
Over the Wall
18 May 2009 | 7:23 pmWorking with woven paper, an artist examines his own history with the Berlin Wall. -
My Life With Cables
16 Mar 2009 | 7:30 pmAn artist reviews a sad history of entanglements.
- NYT: And the Pursuit of Happiness
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E Pluribus Unum
29 Oct 2009 | 6:24 pmA walk through the bicameral and bipartisan halls of Congress. -
For Goodness' Sake
24 Sep 2009 | 3:47 pmMaira Kalman visits City Hall, the marriage bureau and a pretty sewage treatment plant. -
'I Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door'
27 Aug 2009 | 6:02 pmMaira Kalman explains how everyone got to America. -
Can Do
30 Jul 2009 | 6:58 pmHow Benjamin Franklin turned America into the land of invention. -
Time Wastes Too Fast
25 Jun 2009 | 6:08 pmIf you want to understand the United States and its people, says Maira Kalman, you need to visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia.
- NYT: The Opinionator
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Timothy Egan - Outposts
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Allison Arieff - By Design
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Room for Debate
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Senator Reid and the Power of Persuasion
20 Nov 2009 | 7:33 amHow do Senate leaders persuade fence-sitters to vote against their own political instincts? -
Is Goldman's Charitable Gesture Enough?
19 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pmDoes the firm have an obligation to make philanthropic efforts? -
Obama's Soft Approach on Human Rights
18 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pmShould Obama have been more vocal about human rights when he met with China's leaders? -
China's War on Low U.S. Interest Rates
17 Nov 2009 | 8:54 amThe world's No. 1 supplier of capital learns to live without U.S. consumers. -
Hobbes in Hebrew: The Religion Question
15 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pmWhat a first full translation of "Leviathan" says about the current concerns of political thought.
- NYT: The Conversation
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Schott's Vocab
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Weekend Competition: Thingummyjig
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmThis weekend, co-vocabularists are invited to submit the its-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue words they use when they can't think of the word they want to use. For example, oojamaflip. -
Schottcast: Oulipo
20 Nov 2009 | 12:51 amCo-vocabularists may be interested to know that the promised BBC documentary on Oulipo is now available online. -
Psalm 109:8 'Let His Days Be Few'
19 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amAn anti-Obama bumper-sticker slogan which seems to urge people to pray for an end to the President's days (in office?). -
Koodie
19 Nov 2009 | 1:17 amA kid who is a foodie. -
Reverse Remittances
18 Nov 2009 | 9:33 amMoney sent to help immigrants struggling in rich countries (such as the U.S.) by friends and family in less-developed countries (such as Mexico).
- NYT: Judith Warner - Domestic Disturbances
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Talk Show - Dick Cavett Speaks Again
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Freakonomics
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Of God and Money
20 Nov 2009 | 12:29 pmA priest, a minister, and a rabbi walk into an economics lab. Which one is most likely to increase contributions to the public good? -
A Few Questions for Belle de Jour, Call Girl and Scientist
20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amIn 2003, a young American woman in London studying for her PhD. ran into money trouble. To support herself while writing her thesis, she joined an escort service. Under the assumed name Belle de Jour, she started to blog her experiences. That blog led to a series of successful, jaunty memoirs beginning with 2005's The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl. The books were adapted for television in the U.K. (where she is portrayed by Billie Piper) and later in the U.S. -
Why Do We Hate?
20 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am"What makes hate tick? How can we stop it?" These are the questions that Jim Mohr, director of Gonzaga University's Institute for Action Against Hate, asks himself every day as he develops a new field of study around hate. Mohr believes that despite all the devastating examples of hate in the world, no one really understands why one person hates another. -
Introducing "Applied Freakonomics"
20 Nov 2009 | 7:50 amWhen blog reader Kyle contacted us with his story of how thinking "freakonomically" first netted - then lost - him significant amounts of incremental income, we had what we'd call an "aha moment," if Oprah hadn't apparently patented that phrase. Here's Kyle's story - and if you have a tale of "applied Freakonomics," we'd love to hear it, too, and possibly feature it on the blog. -
When Football Violence Turns Real
20 Nov 2009 | 6:42 amIt's well-established that domestic violence is bad for the children directly exposed to it (and possibly their classmates as well) but experts still debate the drivers of family violence. Economists have traditionally characterized violence as a signal to outside parties or as part of an incentive contract between family members.
- NYT: Stanley Fish - Think Again
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Happy Days
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Olivia Judson - The Wild Side
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.
- NYT: Home Fires
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Introducing Opinionator
19 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pmIntroducing a new Opinionator, a site for exclusive online commentary from The Times, with columns today from Linda Greenhouse and Timothy Egan and The Conversation with Gail Collins and David Brooks. -
Western Men Are Doomed
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAre certain groups of people better suited to a changing world? -
iPols
19 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmTwo women, both rich, accomplished, confident and full of ideas, are trying to become the fresh face of the G.O.P. -
What the Law Commands
19 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amThe surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. -
Fed Busting
17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmTimothy Geithner is coming under fire for paying A.I.G.'s partners 100 cents on the dollar.

