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For Mexicans Looking North, a New Calculus Favors Home
Economic, demographic and social changes in Mexico are suppressing illegal immigration as much as the poor economy or legal crackdowns in the United States.excuses, excuses. A good economy here will bring them more. -
Phys Ed: How Exercise Boosts Mood
Why does exercise make us happy and calm? Almost everyone agrees that it generally does, a conclusion supported by research. A survey by Norwegian researchers published this month, for instance, found that those who engaged in any exercise, even a...We seem to need a controlled experiment to observe. experience does not count. -
Zuckerberg Finds Fans on Google+
Google’s new social networking site hasn’t been active for long, but the founder of Facebook, a rival, has already signed up — and has gained friends.He needs them. -
The Twitter Zone
If Rod Serling could time travel to see social media and search engines, would he find them benevolent or malevolent?Just loud. Sterling read and wrote the stuff. An intermediate fan. I am glad to see he still has fans. -
The Mother of All No-Brainers
Is the Republican Party so blinded by its tax-rate fixation that it misses the chance to exchange a few revenue increases for huge spending cuts?David Brooks is nuts. He can recognize greater nuts. -
Cy Twombly, American Artist, Is Dead at 83
Cy Twombly went contrary to all the fashions of his era, which spanned the postwar years.He died wealthy. -
Big Business Leaves a Deficit Plan to the Politicians
Corporate America has been little help as politicians struggle with the nation’s deficit problem; one group, the Business Roundtable, demonstrates why.We have noticed. He smiles and smiles andis yet a Republican. -
Antitax Extremism in Minnesota
Republicans would rather shut down state government than raise taxes on the rich.A preview. -
The Art of Cy Twombly
Cy Twombly, whose spare, childlike scribbles and poetic engagement with antiquity left him stubbornly out of step with the movements of postwar American art even as he became one of the era's most important painters, died on Tuesday in Rome. He wa..There is no bad art. Just dumb viewers.These include me most of the time.
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Before You Judge Strauss-Kahn’s Accuser, Stand in Her Shoes
Those who would rush to judge the accuser of Dominique Strauss-Kahn should consider the context of someone seeking asylum from a violent and poverty-stricken country.I can't and won't. Try him. Convict him if we can. Only the mercy of the knife. -
E.P.A. Chief Stands Firm as Tough Rules Loom
Working under intense pressure from opponents, Lisa P. Jackson is scheduled to establish a series of environmental regulations that will affect every corner of the economy.We need the regulations. -
How Can We Get Men to Do More at Home? - Room for Debate
If greater equality in the work force and education has not led to greater equality in child-rearing and housework, what will?Abandonment? Nah. tried that. -
Systematic Cheating Is Found in Atlanta’s School System
A state investigation into a long-troubled public school system results in confessions and revelations of dishonesty.We know, we know. -
Book Review - The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth - By Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbins argues that many of the traits attributed to “losers” in high school contribute to success later in life.Nothing to add to the review. I can miss the book. People. -
Banned From the Barn
Mark Bittman earns his salary.
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Turning to Jerks to Restore Allure of Soda Fountains
A small group of modern soda jerks are leading a revival that is bringing up-to-date culinary values to ice cream sodas, sundaes and egg creams.It is a small art but a real one. -
A Pop-Up Paris Picnic Is Coming to New York
The American version of the impromptu Dîner en Blanc, or dinner in white, is planned for Aug. 25.I will miss it. -
Tight Budgets Whittle Away School Days
School districts across the country are gutting summer-school programs, cramming classes into four-day weeks or lopping days off the school year.Dumb, dumb, dumb. -
Anthony Trial Captivated TV and Social Media
Many Americans watched the Casey Anthony trial, then talked about it on Twitter and Facebook.A skillful prosecutor can indeight a ham sandwich. They have to convict. They did not.
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