Flying Humans, Hoping to Land With No Chute

Jeb Corliss wants to jump from a helicopter and land without using a parachute. “Is there some crazy person out there who might beat me because he’s willing to do something more dangerous than me?” Mr. Corliss, 31, said by telephone from his home in Malibu, Calif. “Yes, but I’m not that guy.”

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Canadian Retailer Bans Some Plastic Bottles

A line of water bottles that had become a symbol of environmental responsibility has been removed from the shelves of Canada’s leading outdoor gear retailer over concerns about a chemical used in its manufacture.

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Homemade YouTube Video Lands Singer in a Web Ad

Becoming an Internet phenomenon after posting a no-frills music video on YouTube, Tay Zonday has followed up with an advertisement for Dr Pepper.

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The 53 Places to Go in 2008

From Laos to Lisbon, the travel choices for global nomads have never been more varied.

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Slot Machines for the Young and Active

A new class of slot machines, aimed at attracting younger players who grew up with video games, is demanding something more than the ability to pull a lever — skill.

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Brazilians Giving Up Their American Dream

Many Brazilians who moved to the United States over the last two decades are now moving back.

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A Holiday Medley, Off Key

Millions of adults in interfaith marriages face the December dilemma: the annual conflict over how to decorate homes, how and when to give gifts and which rituals to celebrate.

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Is the Entree Heading for Extinction?

The gravest threat to big, protein-laden main dishes may be the dining public.

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Unhappy? Self-Critical? Maybe You’re Just a Perfectionist

Several recent studies stand as a warning against taking the platitudes of achievement too seriously. Perfectionists… outwardly focused zealots who expect perfection from others. They couldn’t bear a messy desk.

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At Wikipedia, Illustrators May Be Paid

The foundation that runs Wikipedia has finally agreed to pay contributors who create illustrations for the online encyclopedia a modest fee for their work.

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