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Most E-mailed news on 24 September 2009 |
Really?: The Claim: Lack of Sleep Increases the Risk of Catching a Cold.
As cold season approaches, many Americans stock up on their vitamin C and echinacea, but heeding the advice on getting more sleep could be more important.
Yes, We Speak Cupcake
Patrons at Sugar Daddy?s, which sells American-style cupcakes in the Middle East.Inspired by a treat from the Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich Village, an entrepreneur has brought the cupcake craze to the Middle East.
Magazine Preview: Coming Out in Middle School
How 13-year-old kids are dealing with their sexual identity ? and how others are dealing with them.
Gossamer Silk, From Spiders Spun
The first recorded example of a hand-woven brocaded textile made entirely from the silk of spiders will go on display at the Museum of Natural History.
Op-Ed Columnist: Where the Wild Thing Is
Tom DeLay on ?Dancing With the Stars? is a reminder that in our lowbrow-loving culture, a scoundrel can do the redemption tango simply by being a good sport.
Tie to Pets Has Germ Jumping to and Fro
Don Graff of Belle Mead, N.J., with his English setter, Sunny. The dog contracted MRSA after a spider bite but was given medication and has improved.A germ that used to be of concern only in humans but has leaped to pets can be curtailed with hand washing.
For Opening Night at the Metropolitan, a New Sound: Booing
The Met defended the new production of Puccini?s ?Tosca,? as did its Swiss director, Luc Bondy, who made his debut at the house on Monday night.
Chase and Bank of America Revise Fee Policies
Two banks are changing their debit card programs to end some charges that have enraged consumers.
Op-Ed Columnist: Blue Is the New Black
Studies show women are getting gloomier and men are getting happier. Did the feminist revolution end up benefiting men more than women?
The Holy Grail of the Unconscious
What the unearthing of Carl Jung?s Red book is doing to the Jungs and the Jungians (and maybe your dreams).
Economic Scene: Medical Malpractice System Breeds More Waste
Researchers estimate that doctors? fear of lawsuits leads to up to $60 billion a year worth of wasteful treatment.
Mayor Doesn?t Always Live by His Health Rules
Many of the targets of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg?s battle against unhealthy foods overlap with his cravings.
E-Kitchens Can Get Crowded
Jennifer Hess?s pork burger with red cabbage and fennel won a contest on Food52.com.Crowd-sourcing recipes ? corralling a group of strangers on the Internet to create and edit a bank of recipes ? is gaining popularity and investors.
Obama Considers Strategy Shift in Afghan War
A plan advocated by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. would scale back American forces and focus more on Al Qaeda than on the Taliban, officials said.
Op-Ed Columnist: Cracks in Iran?s Clique
Signs that the Iranian regime is becoming vulnerable might mean the United States is in a better position to negotiate a deal at the next round of talks.
Dust Storm Shrouds Sydney
Australia?s worst dust storm in 70 years covered the east coast Wednesday in a cloud of red Outback grit.
Movie Review | 'Capitalism: A Love Story': Greed Is Good? He Begs to Differ
?Capitalism: A Love Story? sees Michael Moore cracking jokes, milking tears and taking aim at the financial system.
H.P.?s Bet in Buying E.D.S. Seems a Winner
Hewlett-Packard?s move to acquire Electronic Data Systems and become a technology services company appears to have worked, but it has been hard on E.D.S.
Best Buy and Verizon Jump Into E-Reader Fray
Two big names are teaming with iRex Technologies to market a touch-screen e-reader to rival the Kindle from Amazon.
Music: It?s a New Met. Get Over It.
Peter Gelb won?t let some booing operagoers derail his gamble on a revamped repertory.
Op-Ed Contributor: All Together Now
The global crisis has demanded unity on an immense scale, yet there are five urgent challenges that confront us.
Editorial: The Numbers and Health Care Reform
Two studies clearly prove that too many Americans are being hit with rising premiums or are at serious risk of losing their coverage.
Libyan Leader Delivers a Scolding in U.N. Debut
Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the Libyan leader far exceeded the 15-minute limit on speeches with a rant against a host of perceived enemies.
Overhead, a Lobby Is Restored to Old Glory
A $12.5 million renovation brings back grand murals at the Empire State Building.
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