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Tips for the Admissions Test ... to Kindergarten Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:50 GMT At Bright Kids NYC in Lower Manhattan, a tutor asked Dashe, 4, which object didn’t belong.Test prep companies are catering to a new demographic: 3- and 4-year-olds.
A Hamster Is the Season’s Hottest Toy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:10 GMT The Zhu Zhu Pets are zero-maintenance artificial hamsters.For girls, the season’s hottest toy is a set of fake hamsters; for boys, a series of battle cards and action figures inside small spheres.
Hacked E-Mail Is New Fodder for Climate Dispute Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:31:43 GMT Private messages hacked from a British university are causing a stir among global warming skeptics.
Liberty, Equality, Gastronomy: Paris via a 19th-Century Guide Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:03:56 GMT Au Rocher de Cancale, at its present location on Rue Montorgueil since 1846.A food-obsessed traveler uses the Zagat guide of the Napoleonic era to explore the culinary wonders of this city in the 21st century.
Op-Ed Columnist: An American Catastrophe Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:58 GMT Bob HerbertDetroit and its environs are suffering because of policies that resulted in the implosion of crucially important components of America’s manufacturing base.
36 Hours in Rajasthan, India Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:48 GMT A guard at his post in the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.The country is modernizing rapidly, sometimes too fast, but this spectacular old region endures, evoking rulers with giant mustaches and spectacular forts and palaces.
The Minimalist: 101 Head Starts on the Day Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:55:56 GMT Clockwise from top left: carrots, green beans and daikon (No. 70); acorn squash with apple and bacon (45); corn and tomatoes with chili (11); polenta cakes with cranberries (27).For cooks, most Thanksgiving problems are brought about by the number of dishes competing for the stove. The best solution is to make food in advance.
To Blacks, Precious Is ‘Demeaned’ or ‘Angelic’ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:31:17 GMT “Precious,” about a disadvantaged young woman played by Gabourey Sidibe, left, has sparked controversy over its meaning.“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has sparked heated debate about its meaning since its limited release.
The Breaking Point: Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:06:32 GMT Fidelia Perez in a hospital room after receiving emergency dialysis on Oct. 13.When an Atlanta hospital closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had to scramble to find treatment.
New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:32:06 GMT Jalin Willis checked the job listings in Denver last month. The nation's unemployment rate topped 10 percent this month.A variety of economists say that stimulus legislation is helping the economy to grow again.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Big Squander Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:33:31 GMT Paul KrugmanBy 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.
A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:29:28 GMT Budgets cuts have left a chemistry lab at the University of California, Berkeley, in need of repairs.Students and faculty worry that deep budget cuts are pushing the University of California into decline.
Op-Ed Columnist: Putting the Fond in Farewell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:24:03 GMT Gail CollinsBy announcing that her show’s 25th season will be her last, Oprah Winfrey provided a useful tip in navigating life: Quit while you’re ahead.
U.S. Fears Iraqis Will Not Keep Up Rebuilt Projects Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:32:53 GMT A construction worker at the site of the Basra Children's Hospital in southern Iraq. Its completion has been delayed by more than four years, and it is still not ready.After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction since 2003, the U.S. is concerned Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities on their own.
Saturday Profile: In Iraq, a Blunt Civilian Is a Fixture by the General’s Side Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:41:05 GMT Ms. Sky serves as political adviser to Gen. Ray Odierno, the American commander in Iraq. Emma Sky, a Briton, initially opposed the war but now has a place in Gen. Ray Odierno’s inner circle.
Signs Swine Flu Wave May Have Peaked in U.S. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:56:55 GMT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country.
Raids Expose Soccer Fixing Across Europe Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:02:15 GMT Peter Limacher (center), a UEFA official, Andreas Bachmann (right), chief investigator and the police chief Friedhelm Althans (left) at the new conference in Bochum, Germany, on Friday.German 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 the Volt, How’s Life After 40 (Miles)? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:26:15 GMT The generator kicks in only after the battery charge has dropped below its 30 percent minimum — a level that G.M. says is intended to ensure long battery life.A reporter test-drove a Chevrolet Volt to see how it performed after its electric power supply was depleted.
Back to Business: With F.H.A. Help, Easy Loans in Expensive Areas Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:11 GMT Policy changes in insurance, while introduced on a temporary basis, are becoming so popular that they could prove difficult to undo.An effort by the F.H.A. to prop up real estate prices amid rising defaults has put taxpayers at risk.
Op-Ed Contributor: Addicted to Mammograms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:34:00 GMT The public has been led to believe that breast cancer tumors need to be found as early as possible, so convincing people that we are screening too much is an uphill battle.
Op-Ed Contributor: Protect the Farm, Tax the Manor Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:58:40 GMT Congress and the president should forge a compromise on the estate tax that would protect the family farmer and business owner, but impose appropriate taxes on the wealthy.
This Time, Egyptian Riot Over Soccer, Not Bread Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:30:33 GMT Egyptian demonstrators confronted police outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo early Friday.History 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.
A Permanent Theater Festival on Puget Sound Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:24 GMT The lobby of Teatro ZinZanni, a cirque-theme dinner theater in Seattle. Seattle is alive with artistic energy. While the city’s musical voices thrive, stage productions are on the rebound after the loss of prized playhouses. |
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