Archive for June 10th, 2008

Start in Neutral

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Brokers have a tip for clients who are renovating their apartments: If you want to resell, use simple layouts, basic colors and big-name appliances.

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The New, New City

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Shenzhen and Dubai may have outstripped Paris and New York as civic models. But can an instant city ever feel like the real thing?

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When Intolerance Becomes Intolerable

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Many career shifts involve an “aha” moment. In Lisa Sherman’s case, the moment was not only the catalyst for a career change but also led her to tell her boss she was gay.

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Syrian anthem played for Lebanese

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Saudi Arabian football authorities are investigating an error that led to the Syrian national anthem being played before a match against Lebanon.

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German sues for CIA extradition

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Alleges kidnapping by US authorities

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Yes, Dear. Tonight Again.

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

LET’S say you and your spouse haven’t had sex in so long that you can’t remember the last time you did. Not the day. Not the month. Maybe not even the season. Would you look for gratification elsewhere? Would you file for divorce? Or would you turn to your mate and say, “Honey, you know, I’ve been thinking. Why don’t we do it for the next 365 days?

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Greased Lightning

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

I drive on free fuel, with the scent of fried onion rings billowing from my tailpipe.

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Showing the Patient the Door, Permanently

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

The physician-patient contract gives a doctor the right to dismiss a patient, but could I fire a patient because I didn’t like his mother?

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The Best Way Out Is Through

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

The criminal justice system in Ripton, Vt., prescribed poetry to punish — and we hope rehabilitate — 25 teenagers who broke into Robert Frost’s old house.

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