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Global Update: In Greece's Crisis, Fed Studies Wall St.'s Activities

noreply@blogger.com (RNDTVN2) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:03:00 +0000

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In Greece's Crisis, Fed Studies Wall St.'s Activities

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and SEWELL CHAN

The Federal Reserve is examining the stratagems devised by Goldman Sachs and other big banks to help Greece mask its burgeoning debt over the last decade.

Banks Bet Greece Defaults on Debt They Helped Hide

As Fighting Subsides, Afghans Plant a Flag in Marja

By TAIMOOR SHAH

Even as the government re-staked its claim on the center of Marja, there were reports of scattered fighting.

At War: Kabul Bureau Chief Answers Readers' Questions

Despite Pressure, China Still Resists Iran Sanctions

By MARK LANDLER

Beijing, with a history of opposing sanctions on other nations, continues to pursue diplomacy on the subject of Iran's nuclear program.

Global Edition Home Page »

OLYMPICS

Olympic Pictograms Through the Ages

Designer Steven Heller traces the evolution of the tiny symbols for each Olympic sport.

OPINION

All-Nighters: A Thousand and One Sleepless Nights

Patricia Morrisroe introduces a new series on insomnia.

World

Mayor's Housing Offer Sets Off Row in Jerusalem

By ETHAN BRONNER

Disagreements have arisen over matters of ownership and the demographics of East Jerusalem.

Explosion Shakes the Center of Kabul

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

A large explosion shook the center of the city early Friday morning, damaging a high-rise hotel.

Lahore Journal

Mystical Form of Islam Suits Sufis in Pakistan

By SABRINA TAVERNISE

In modern times, Sufism, a mystical form of Islam, has been challenged in Pakistan by a stricter form of Islam that dominates in Saudi Arabia.

More World News »

Business

Greek Debt and a Weak Job Sector Weigh on Investors

By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ

A worrisome foursome weighed on Wall Streets: Greece's debt, disappointing jobless filings, U.S. durable goods results and worsening economic sentiment in Europe.

European Union Forecasts Fragile Growth in 2010

Telecom Italia Delays Results Because of Money-Laundering Scandal

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO and DAVID JOLLY

Telecom Italia delayed the release of its results after officials seized ��300 million in connection with a money-laundering scandal.

Durable Goods Orders Rise; Unemployment Claims Climb

By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ

Orders for durable goods increased in January, but only because of commercial aircraft. And first-time jobless claims jumped by 22,000 last week, partly because of the weather.

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Technology

Its Smartphones Selling Weakly, Palm Cuts Its Forecast; Shares Fall

By REUTERS

The company cited slower-than-expected consumer adoption of its products, leading to orders that were weaker than expected.

Larger Threat Is Seen in Google Case

By RACHEL DONADIO

In Italy, three Google executives were held criminally responsible for content posted on the company's system, suggesting that Google is a content provider that could be regulated.

New Antitrust Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe

Phone Smart

Locked or Unlocked? Today, That Is the Money Question

By BOB TEDESCHI

Consumers have to do the math when deciding whether to pay more upfront for the freedom of a so-called unlocked phone or pay less for a device with strings attached.

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Sports

In the Arena

Slalom: From Gimmick to Main Event

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Ski slalom was invented in 1922, and since then, its popularity has only grown.

In the Arena: Paralyzed, Skier Turns to Reporting

Tendulkar's Latest Record Emphasizes His Greatness

By HUW RICHARDS

Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to hit 200 in a 50-over international to continue a run of form late in his career that is cementing his place in cricket record books.

Inter Milan Wins First Round of Heavyweight Bout

By ROB HUGHES

Milan in February is a natural cathedral of sport, and 85,000 people paid to see Inter edge Chelsea in a pulsating and tough European soccer match.

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U.S. News

Democrat Seeks Part of Spotlight in Florida Senate Race

By DAMIEN CAVE

Representative Kendrick B. Meek, the leading Democrat in the race for a Senate seat, has struggled amid all the attention being paid to the Republican primary.

Radiation Bills Raise Question of Supervision

By WALT BOGDANICH and REBECCA R. RUIZ

Federal officials are looking into the billing practices at a Florida cancer center, but the case points to concerns about oversight involving complex radiotherapy.

Mexican Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 25 Years in Secret Hearing

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the head of the Gulf Cartel on the Texas border, has agreed to cooperate with the federal government, according to the transcript of the hearing.

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Opinion

An Eye for an Eye

By ROGER COHEN

As drone attacks on terror suspects grow more frequent, it's time for the U.S. to set out its doctrine on targeted killings.

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The Right Amount of Modesty

By KUMIKO MAKIHARA

Japanese humility has helped maintain harmonious relations in the nation.

Toyota, Computers and the Human Factor

By KENICHI OHMAE

Company traditions have been undercut by the new electronic complexity of automobiles.

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Global Update: In 'First Step,' India and Pakistan Resume Talks

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In 'First Step,' India and Pakistan Resume Talks

By JIM YARDLEY

At a critical moment across the region, senior officials from the two countries on Thursday held their first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Video Report

Fed Reviewing Goldman's Moves on Greek Debt

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

The Federal Reserve is examining the stratagems devised by Goldman Sachs other big banks to help Greece mask its burgeoning debt over the last decade.

Banks Bet Greece Defaults on Debt They Helped Hide

Afghan Officials Claim Control Over Taliban Area

By TAIMOOR SHAH

Even as the government re-staked its claim on the center of Marja, there were reports of scattered fighting.

Global Edition Home Page »

HEALTH

A Patient, a Pioneer

The first in a three-part series chronicling the first human trial of an experimental cancer drug. Related Article

OPINION

Timothy Egan: The Missionary Impulse

Zealous amateurs have damaged the efforts of legitimate adoption and relief agencies in Haiti.

World

Disaster Awaits Cities in Earthquake Zones

By ANDREW C. REVKIN

Populations have swelled faster than the capacity to house them safely, setting them up for large-scale disaster.

Iraq to Rehire 20,000 Hussein-Era Army Officers

By MARC SANTORA

The reinstatement was surprising, because it came on the heels of a decision to ban hundreds of candidates from the upcoming election, supposedly for supporting the former regime.

Mayor's Housing Offer Sets Off Row in Jerusalem

By ETHAN BRONNER

Disagreements have arisen over matters of ownership and the demographics of East Jerusalem.

More Clashes Over Israel's Claim to Shrine 2:44 PM ET

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Business

Greece Faces High Hurdles to Raising More Funds

By LANDON THOMAS Jr.

Investors are concerned about Greece's ability to raise cash and reassure a skeptical market about its plans to restructure the economy.

Millions Seized From Telcom Italia Unit in Money-Laundering Inquiry

By DAVID JOLLY and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

Telecom Italia delayed the release of its results after officials seized ��300 million in connection with a money-laundering scandal.

Rise in Commodities Tempers Concern About Greece

By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ

A worrisome foursome weighed on the markets: Greece's debt, disappointing jobless filings, U.S. durable goods results and worsening economic sentiment in Europe.

European Union Forecasts Fragile Growth in 2010

More Business News »

Technology

Palm Cuts Its Forecast, and Its Shares Fall

By REUTERS

The company cited slower-than-expected consumer adoption of its products, leading to orders that were weaker than expected.

Larger Threat Is Seen in Google Case

By RACHEL DONADIO

In Italy, three Google executives were held criminally responsible for content posted on the company's system, suggesting that Google is a content provider that could be regulated.

New Antitrust Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe

Phone Smart

Locked or Unlocked? Today, That Is the Money Question

By BOB TEDESCHI

Consumers have to do the math when deciding whether to pay more upfront for the freedom of a so-called unlocked phone or pay less for a device with strings attached.

More Technology News »

Sports

Hofstra Lacrosse Hopes Its Canadian Connection Pays Off

By BRIAN HEYMAN

Hofstra opens its lacrosse season Saturday with four Canadians on its roster and its eyes on a national championship.

In the Arena

Slalom: From Gimmick to Main Event

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Ski slalom was invented in 1922, and since then, its popularity has only grown.

In the Arena: Paralyzed, Skier Turns to Reporting

Tendulkar's Latest Record Emphasizes His Greatness

By HUW RICHARDS

Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to hit 200 in a 50-over international to continue a run of form late in his career that is cementing his place in cricket record books.

More Sports News »

U.S. News

2 Sheriff's Deputies, Officer Shot in N. Calif

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two Fresno County deputies and a police officer were shot Thursday by a man who then barricaded himself inside a house and continued to fire on law enforcement officials, authorities said.

Another Cold, Wet Blanket Covers Northeast

By LIZ ROBBINS

Travel was disrupted at major airports from Philadelphia to Boston by a heavy mix of rain and snow on Thursday.

At Closing Plant, Ordeal Included Heart Attacks

By MICHAEL LUO

A growing body of research suggests job loss can have profound health consequences for workers.

More U.S. News »

Opinion

An Eye for an Eye

By ROGER COHEN

As drone attacks on terror suspects grow more frequent, it's time for the U.S. to set out its doctrine on targeted killings.

The Right Amount of Modesty

By KUMIKO MAKIHARA

Japanese humility has helped maintain harmonious relations in the nation.

The Torture Lawyers

The two lawyers who produced the torture memos for the Bush administration may have been excused by a senior Justice Department official, but the quest for accountability must continue.

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Travel Deals: Mets Spring Training Packages, Airfare Deals, and More

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Sophisticated Shopper: An Invitation from Tablet Hotels

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Travel Dispatch: Trekking With Wolves

noreply@blogger.com (RNDTVN2) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:34:00 +0000

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Trekking With Wolves

By GREG BREINING

In the winter, northern Minnesota becomes a lonely place, a wilderness to explore on snowshoes, where the only company is often four-legged.

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36 Hours in Vieques

By HUGH RYAN

This small island just off the east coast of mainland Puerto Rico has become an upscale beach resort, full of restaurants, galleries and hotels.

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A Dutch Town That Nurtures Its Quirks

By JOEL WEICKGENANT

A university town that's home to artists of all stripes, Utrecht is a stew of spontaneous cultural efforts.

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Alaskan Road Trip, 500 Feet Up

By SARAH MASLIN NIR

Known as flightseeing, tours via small, sturdy aircraft capable of landing in uneven terrain help open up Alaska to the average traveler.

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In Vietnam, Traveling an Unlikely Beer Trail

By RUSS JUSKALIAN

Vietnamese beer culture has morphed, adopting traditional European styles as well as embracing an ephemeral home-grown brew.

Practical Traveler

Sites That Do Your Fare Digging

By MICHELLE HIGGINS

Meta-search sites - among them, Kayak.com and Fly.com - search hundreds of travel sites at once in a quest to identify the best rates.

Frugal Traveler

Booking a Flight the Frugal Way

By MATT GROSS

The Frugal Traveler sifts through the many booking sites out there, and outlines the steps he takes when booking a flight for himself.

Nottingham's Soulful Side?

By JOSEY MILLER

The youthful, bohemian Hockley neighborhood is a hub of music venues, galleries and boutiques.

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A Revival in Istanbul

By YIGAL SCHLEIFER

After a three-year, $14 million restoration, the 90-year-old Deniz Palas symbolizes nothing less than the city's cultural resurgence.

Getting Up Pretty Early in Pursuit of Untouched Powder

By BILL PENNINGTON

At Sugarbush in Vermont, snowcats take guests to greet the sunrise before most skiers are stirring.

A Florida Town Where Turtles, and Even Humans, Can Relax

By GERALDINE FABRIKANT

More laid back than Miami, Boca Raton is full of pristine beaches and beautiful gardens.

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Movies Update: 'Shutter Island' - All at Sea, Surrounded by Red Herrings

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review | 'Shutter Island'

All at Sea, Surrounded by Red Herrings

Reviewed by A.O. SCOTT

Martin Scorsese’s camera sense fills every scene with creepiness, but sustained suspense seems beyond him.

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Movie Review | 'The Ghost Writer'

Writer for Hire Is a Wanted Man

Reviewed by MANOHLA DARGIS

With “The Ghost Writer,” Roman Polanski creates a wholly believable world rich in strange contradictions and ominous implications.

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Don’t Think of It as Another Film Festival, Think of It as a Sampler

By A. O. SCOTT

Film Comment Selects provides both a diversion from the relentless film festival schedule and a distillation of it.

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Movie Review | 'The Good Guy'

Sex and Money and High Rollers (Memories Were Made of This)

Reviewed by STEPHEN HOLDEN

“The Good Guy” is fresh enough to provide the voyeuristic kick of glimpsing the frenzied lifestyle of aspiring masters of the universe.

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Movie Review | 'Blood Done Sign My Name'

A Town Torn Asunder by Racial Killing in ’70

Reviewed by A. O. SCOTT

Jeb Stuart’s “Blood Done Sign My Name” scrupulously examines a page from the recent history of the South.

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Movie Review | 'The Last New Yorker'

In an Ever-Changing New York, Falling in Love May Be the Only Constant

Reviewed by STEPHEN HOLDEN

The best thing about “The Last New Yorker” is its evocation of the relentless speed with which the city tears down and rebuilds itself.

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Movie Review | 'Lourdes'

Mysteries and Hopes Converge on a Shrine

Reviewed by MANOHLA DARGIS

One of the pleasures of “Lourdes” is that it takes place in the space between the inexplicable (no explanation is possible) and the unexplained.

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Movie Review | 'Happy Tears'

The Many Shades of Family Dysfunction

Reviewed by MANOHLA DARGIS

In “Happy Tears,” the writer and director Mitchell Lichtenstein struggles to find the humor in a host of horrors.

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Movie Review | 'Phyllis and Harold'

Documenting a Quarrelsome Marriage

Reviewed by JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

“Phyllis and Harold” is an impossibly self-involved portrait of a union far more commonplace than its offspring seem to believe.

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News & Features

Berlin Takes Film Fest, and Fringe, in Stride

By DENNIS LIM

This year’s Berlinale has been as much about absent celebrities as present ones.

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Filmmakers With Shared Grit

By MICHAEL CIEPLY

Blue-Tongue Films is one of the unlikelier phenomena in the unpredictable world of independent film.

The Media Equation

Inviting In a Brash Outsider

By DAVID CARR

Vice magazine’s libertarianism and cultural literacy brings to mind Playboy in its prime, mixing nudity with in-depth reports from the world’s most troubled spots.

Polanski’s Visions of Victimhood

By DENNIS LIM

“The Ghost Writer” opens this week, and, not for the first time in Roman Polanski’s career, the movie itself is likely to be overshadowed by the man who made it.

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Dennis Lim narrates a look at the Roman Polanski's films that deal with paranoia, including his latest, "The Ghost Writer."

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Lesson Plan | On the Scene: Analyzing Scenes in Film and Literature

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On the Scene: Analyzing Scenes in Film and Literature

By AMANDA CHRISTY BROWN and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Lesson Plan | Using the Times Movies section's "Anatomy of a Scene" series as the format for film and literature analysis.

Student Opinion

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Should Kids Head to College Early?

By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Student Opinion | What do you think about early-college programs?

Word of the Day

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Word of the Day | jettison

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This word has appeared in 56 Times articles over the past year.

Teacher Question of the Week

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Teacher Q | How Do You Handle Cheating and Plagiarism?

By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Teacher Q | What are your experiences, strategies and insights regarding academic integrity violations?

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Lesson Plan | The Care and Feeding of Kids: Finding Information on Nutrition and Fitness

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The Care and Feeding of Kids: Finding Information on Nutrition and Fitness

By CATHERINE HUTCHINGS and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Lesson Plan | Exploring news and facts about teen health and childhood obesity.

Student Opinion

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How Involved Are Your Parents in Your Life?

By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Student Opinion | How much time do you spend with your parents, and why?

Word of the Day

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Word of the Day | abominable

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Teacher Q | How Do You Handle Cheating and Plagiarism?

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Lesson Plan | Western Union: Debating Benefits and Challenges of EU Membership

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Western Union: Debating Benefits and Challenges of EU Membership

By DINAH MACK and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Lesson Plan | Considering the economic crisis in Europe, researching the EU and discussing the pros and cons of EU membership.

Student Opinion

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What Are the Attitudes Toward 'Cheating' and Plagiarism Among Your Peers?

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Student Opinion | Tell us what you consider "cheating," and how much of it you see in your school or among your peers.

Word of the Day

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Word of the Day | bedraggled

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Teacher Question of the Week

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Teacher Q | How Do You Handle Cheating and Plagiarism?

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Teacher Q | What are your experiences, strategies and insights regarding academic integrity violations?

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PLURK

noreply@blogger.com (RNDTVN2) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:00 +0000

Olá amigos conheçam o PLURK.
O plurk é um novo site de relacionamento que é um
misto de ORKUT E MSN e é muito mais divertido para
quem gosta de comunicação rápida,você consegue
conversar com vários amigos ao mesmo tempo vendo
todos e falando simultâneamente com várias pessoas;
você ainda pode mandar mensagens privadas se não
quiser que os outros que estiverem online vejam
o conteúdo da sua conversa.
Para quem vende produtos e serviços pela Internet
o PLURK vai evolucionar as forma de comunicação.
O MELHOR É QUE PARA ABRIR UMA CONTA NO PLURK
ALÉM DO SERVIÇO SER GRÁTIS VOCÊ PODE USAR
QUALQUER TIPO DE EMAIL EXISTENTE .
Nós não tivemos duvidas .
A RNDTVN Rede Noronha De Televisão recomenda:
Entre no PLURK agora ,não perca tempo
ENTRE NO PLURK,CLIQUE AQUI E ABRA SUA CONTA

Health Update: Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant

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Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant

By PAM BELLUCK

The world's largest long-term study of the health of children aims to track 100,000 babies until they turn 21.

Well

As Girls Grow Up, Sports Pay Dividends

By TARA PARKER-POPE

Two new studies found that girls' involvement in team sports can mean lifelong improvements in educational, work and health prospects.

Research

Vital Signs

Hazards: Are Pipe and Cigar Users Blowing Smoke?

By RONI CARYN RABIN

They may say they don't inhale, but such smokers were found to have more than double the risk for abnormal lung function.

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Vital Signs

Regimens: Pungent Pills

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Some patients using the popular medication metformin have stopped because they think it smells like "dead fish."

Aging: Hospital Type May Play Role in Decision on Feeding Tubes

Doctor-Patient Divide on Mammograms

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Fitness and Nutrition

A Federal Effort to Push Junk Food Out of Schools

By GARDINER HARRIS

To fight obesity, legislation would ban candy and sugary beverages, and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare.

Recipes for Health

Overcome the Fear of Frying

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

Frying may not be something cooks should do frequently, but some fried foods, including vegetables, can be made in health-conscious ways.

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Surgery for Obese Children?

Bulgur and Squash Kefteh

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Money and Policy

In California, Exhibit A in Debate on Insurance

By KEVIN SACK

With the health care debate stalled, the White House has seized on fury about an insurer's planned rate increases.

Excise Tax Loses Support Amid White House Push

By ROBERT PEAR

Labor leaders now say a proposed tax on employer-sponsored plans is not worth the limited health care package they expect to emerge from Congress.

Times Topics: Health Care Reform

Soda: A Sin We Sip Instead of Smoke?

Health Reform in Limbo, Top Drug Lobbyist Quits

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Views

Patient Money

When Children Are Overweight, Changes for the Whole Family

By LESLEY ALDERMAN

Parents can do a lot to prevent or rectify childhood obesity. It's a case of home economics: exercise and healthier food are the easiest, cheapest approach.

Well

After Surviving Cancer, a Focus on True Manhood

By DANA JENNINGS

Dana Jennings, who was treated for Stage 3 prostate cancer, found erectile dysfunction to be a particularly stubborn side effect.

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As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends

After Surviving Cancer, a Focus on True Manhood

Women Resolve to Keep Getting Mammograms

Weight Loss Surgery for Teens

Is Robotic Prostate Surgery Really Better?

A blog about what changes in the health care system might mean for Americans.

Let Health Insurance Cross State Lines, Some Say

White House Invites Congressional Leaders to Summit

House Republican Leaders Demand Halt to Talks on Compromise Bill

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Interactive Feature: Patient Voices: Tourette's Syndrome

Sudden jerking movements, uncontrollable tics and strange vocalizations. Seven men and women talk about living with Tourette's syndrome.

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In the news: Tics, 3-D movies and hypersexuality. Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

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Personal Health

Empathy's Natural, but Nurturing It Helps

By JANE E. BRODY

The capacity for empathy seems to be innate, but parents can encourage it in children by teaching them to relate positively to others and by modeling it themselves.

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Really?

The Claim: Counting Sheep Helps You Fall Asleep

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

Do sheep have the power to lull you to sleep?

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Q & A

Bras and Cancer

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY

Is there any truth to the rumor connecting breast cancer to wearing bras?

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Top conversations: The Public Option | A Single-Payer System | Illegal Immigrants

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Travel Dispatch: Is This How Cleopatra Felt?

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Is This How Cleopatra Felt?

By JENNIFER CONLIN

A first-time cruiser gathers together 79 friends and family for a private sail, with stops along the way to see some of Egypt's most mesmerizing sights.

36 Hours in Vancouver, British Columbia

By DENNY LEE

Vancouver's urban density seems to heighten the city's international mix, and not just when the Olympic Games are in town.

Offering Whatever Floats Your Boat

By ELAINE GLUSAC

Despite rough economic seas, the cruise industry is staying the course this year with new destinations and amenities that appeal to every niche.

Practical Traveler

Cruise Bargains Harder to Find

By MICHELLE HIGGINS

While cruise lines may continue to dangle free airfare and onboard credits, don't expect to see the level of upgrades and freebies of 2009.

In Honolulu, Chinatown's Revival

By BONNIE TSUI

Chinatown is livelier than ever, thanks to the neighborhood's latest reinvention as an arts hub and a gritty, up-and-coming place to shop and eat.

Frugal Traveler

Q&A with the Editor in Chief of CruiseCritic.com

By MATT GROSS

Carolyn Spencer Brown provides insider info on a vacation that, all too often, seems out of reach of frugal travelers.

Hotel Review: Hotel Romeo in Naples, Italy

By ROBERT GOFF

Modern amenities like a terrific spa make this hotel a great perch from which to explore this neglected Italian city.

Store Review: Strangelets in Singapore

By CHRISTINE CHOW

This store stocks quirky products that combine function with a healthy dose of whimsy.

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Touring the Prado at Warp Speed

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Lesson Plan | 2010 Winter Olympics Teaching and Learning Extravaganza

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2010 Winter Olympics Teaching and Learning Extravaganza

By SHANNON DOYNE and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Lesson Plan | Dozens of ideas for bringing the Olympics into the classroom in meaningful ways.

Student Opinion

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What Are the Most Meaningful Relationships in Your Life?

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN

Tell us about the relationships in your life that are most important to you right now. Are you planning to do anything special on Valentine's Day to acknowledge them?

Word of the Day

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Word of the Day | putrid

By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 9 Times articles over the past year.

Teacher Question of the Week

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Teacher Q | How Do You Handle Cheating and Plagiarism?

By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO

Teacher Q | What are your experiences, strategies and insights regarding academic integrity violations?

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Movies Update: 'Valentine's Day (New Line)' - A Whole Lotta Interconnected Love, and a Whole Lotta Movie Stars

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review | 'Valentine’s Day'

A Whole Lotta Interconnected Love, and a Whole Lotta Movie Stars

Reviewed by MANOHLA DARGIS

The dire romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day” is neither romantic nor remotely comedic.

Movie Overview | Showtimes | Trailers | Rate and Review

Movie Review | 'The Wolfman'

It’s Hard to Be Refined as You Howl at the Moon

Reviewed by A. O. SCOTT

The title character in “The Wolfman” suffers from a vexing identity crisis, and so does the movie.

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Movie Review | 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians'

Another Teenage Woe: The Hounds of Hades

Reviewed by STEPHEN HOLDEN

In “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” virginal teenagers do battle with fire-belching monsters.

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Movie Review | 'October Country'

A Family in Need of a Generation Gap

Reviewed by A. O. SCOTT

The filmmakers Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher document a family’s woes in “October Country.”

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Movie Review | 'Barefoot to Timbuktu'

Swiss-American Adventurer

Reviewed by MIKE HALE

How you feel about the odd little documentary “Barefoot to Timbuktu” will depend to an unusually large extent on how you feel about its subject.

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Movie Review | 'Videocracy'

Prime Minister, Primo Mogul

Reviewed by MANOHLA DARGIS

“Videocracy” is a queasy-funny and unapologetically biased look at the televisual world that the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has created.