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Nobel Prize-winning economist and acclaimed New York Times columnist Paul R. Krugman presented a sobering forecast for the U.S. economy at the First Parish Church of Cambridge yesterday evening...
...hits keep on coming for Major League Baseball. On Saturday, Sports Illustrated broke the story that perennial all-star Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs during the 2003 season. Faced with these allegations, A-Rod quickly took the path of former Yankees Jason Giambi and Andy Pettitte by admitting to his use of steroids. In explaining the doping, Rodriguez cited the pressures of his peers and the new $250 million contract he had inked that year with the Texas Rangers—which at that point was the largest deal in the history...
Designer Tea. Fashion Week begins Feb. 13 in New York City. If the designer confections on the runway make you drool, indulge yourself with decidedly cheaper and tastier versions of the togs at Bergdorf Goodman's "Prêt-A-Portea." Cakes and pastries designed to look like couture pieces from the Spring 2009 collections - there's a petit four resembling a Chanel purse, a mousse made to look like a Michael Kors dress and other treats inspired by Christian Louboutin, Oscar de la Renta and Thakoon - are served daily with tea from...
Place Your Bet. At long last, direct rail access to Atlantic City from New York. The Atlantic City Express Service (or, ACES) takes just under three hours and runs Friday through Sunday from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. With leather seats and kiosks selling food and drinks, it promises to be more comfortable than the bus. There's also a lounge car, complete with a stereo and DVD system, at back of the train, which can be rented for a group. Introductory ticket prices are $50 one-way for coach; $75 for first class...
...Western countries...are not only the enemies of Pakistan but in fact of Islam.'' " - New York Times January...