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Urban tool in recruiting by the U.S. Army: An arcade
The U. S. Army is trying to attract recruits by using violent video games and flight simulators. Should military forces use such means to draw in new soldiers?
04 Jan 2009
9
comments
A new cigarette hazard: 'third-hand smoke'
A new study says there are health risks posed by toxic residue from cigarette smoke that clings to hair, clothing and carpets. Should cigarettes be even more tightly controlled?
01 Jan 2009
3
comments
A bad year to own stocks
2008 was the worst year for the Dow Jones industrial average since 1931, wiping out about $7 trillion of shareholders' wealth. In 2009, what will it take for investors to regain confidence?
31 Dec 2008
32
comments
For good self-control, try getting religious about it
Some psychologists have concluded that religious belief and piety promote self-control. Do you agree with their findings?
29 Dec 2008
4
comments
Part IV: Surprises and strange happenings
Share your thoughts on the year in sports in 2008.
3
comments
U.S. networks wind down operations on Iraq war
Three American broadcast news outlets have stopped sending full-time correspondents to Iraq. Will less TV coverage impact U.S. policy toward the conflict?
28 Dec 2008
17
comments
Samuel Huntington, 81, political scientist, dies
Samuel Huntington, the author of 'The Clash of Civilizations' who recently died, said that conflict would arise not from ideological friction between nations but from cultural and religious differences among civilizations. Do you agree?
26 Dec 2008
52
comments
China and U.S. bound themselves with linked addictions
In the past decade, China has invested more than $1 trillion into American bonds and mortgage debt. Have American consumers and leaders been complacent about relying so heavily on Chinese investment?
8
comments
Eartha Kitt, a seductive talent, dies at 81
Eartha Kitt purred and pounced her way across Broadway stages, recordings and movie and television screens in a show-business career that lasted more than six decades. Share your thoughts on her legacy.
3
comments
Harold Pinter, playwright of the pause, dies at 78
Harold Pinter was a widely imitated British dramatist who captured the anxiety and ambiguity of his era with terse, hypnotic dialogue filled with gaping pauses. Share your thoughts on his legacy.
25 Dec 2008
16
comments
Is a new food policy on Obama's list?
Activists have hopes that the Obama administration will address growing concerns about nutrition in the U.S. Should government play a large role in guiding citizens' dietary choices?
24 Dec 2008
5
comments
More readers picking up electronic books
This year, in part because of the popularity of Amazon.com's wireless Kindle device, the e-book has started to take hold. Will electronic books ever replace their paper counterparts?
22 Dec 2008
6
comments
Forest plan in Brazil bears the traces of an activist's vision
Brazil's plan to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions promises to increase the country's influence in global climate-change discussions. Will other countries follow Brazil's example?
15
comments
Cheney defends Bush and derides Biden
Cheney defended his role in the Bush administration, but the vice president-elect said he would "restore the balance" to the office. Does the scope of the vice presidency need redefinition?
21 Dec 2008
2
comments
Poet chosen for inauguration is aiming for a work that transcends the moment
Elizabeth Alexander, commissioned to compose and read a poem for Obama's inauguration, will be the fourth poet in American history to read at one. What themes should she express?
18 Dec 2008
12
comments
On Wall Street, bonuses, not profits, were real
Scrutiny over bankers' pay is intensifying as firms like Merrill Lynch prepare to give out bonuses even after being propped up with taxpayers' money. Share your thoughts.
15 Dec 2008
6
comments
U.S. Supreme Court allows suits over cigarette marketing
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to allow suits over cigarette marketing. Should smokers be allowed to sue cigarette companies for promoting "light" cigarettes?
12 Dec 2008
2
comments
Executions in Congo underscore failure of UN peacekeeping force
The massacre of 150 people in eastern Congo took place while UN peacekeepers were nearby. Share your thoughts.
117
comments
Taking risks with bailout for U.S. automakers
U.S. Senate Republicans refused to support a bailout endorsed by the White House and congressional Democrats. Share your thoughts.
07 Dec 2008
21
comments
Kenyan prime minister calls for military intervention in Zimbabwe
The Kenyan prime minister said President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe should be investigated for crimes against humanity. Share thoughts.
3
comments
Content, the once and future king
The content that thrives on the Web is not the same popular culture we used to love even 10 years ago. Do traditional journalists need to change?
04 Dec 2008
6
comments
The 10 best books of 2008
The editors of The New York Times Book Review picked the best works from the last year. What are your favorites?
03 Dec 2008
25
comments
British balance human gain versus the cost of drugs
Share your thoughts on the use of cost-benefit analysis by governments in making national health care decisions.
30 Nov 2008
13
comments
In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
An emerging field called collective intelligence could create an Orwellian future on a level Big Brother could only dream of. In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
27 Nov 2008
110
comments
Indian forces tighten grip on Mumbai
Coordinated terror attacks struck the heart of Mumbai Wednesday night, killing dozens in machine-gun and grenade assaults. Share your thoughts.
25 Nov 2008
9
comments
Economic slump may limit moves on clean energy
The economic slump and plunging prices of coal and oil are upending plans to wean businesses and consumers from fossil fuel. Will people abandon their pledges to go green?
21 Nov 2008
23
comments
Tibetans in exile debate independence
The Dalai Lama has long advocated for Tibetan autonomy under Chinese rule, while others push for independence. Share your thoughts on the debate.
1
comment
Online teens are learning skills, not wasting time
A new study suggests that socializing on the Internet helps teenagers to gain the "technological skills and literacy they need to succeed in the contemporary world." What do you think?
18 Nov 2008
16
comments
Study abroad flourishes, with China a hot spot
Record numbers of American students are studying abroad, with especially strong growth in educational exchanges with China. How will this affect international relations?
17 Nov 2008
49
comments
Transition aides look at Bill Clinton's ties
The Obama administration is considering appointing Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. Would she strengthen the new presidency?
16 Nov 2008
15
comments
Closing Guantánamo may not be easy
Obama promised to close the Guantánamo prison, but issues surrounding preventive detention are complex. Can he afford to be a purist?
13 Nov 2008
18
comments
For a Washington job, be prepared to tell all
Barack Obama's office is asking applicants seeking posts to submit everything from information about their grown children to Facebook links. Is this too invasive?
09 Nov 2008
12
comments
Auditors go easy on military contractors
U.S. defense contractors are stonewalling government auditors, while Pentagon officials seem willing to work on trust. Share your thoughts.
Today
52
comments
China and U.S. bound themselves with linked addictions
In the past decade, China has invested more than $1 trillion into American bonds and mortgage debt. Have American consumers and leaders been complacent about relying so heavily on Chinese investment?
9
comments
A new cigarette hazard: 'third-hand smoke'
A new study says there are health risks posed by toxic residue from cigarette smoke that clings to hair, clothing and carpets. Should cigarettes be even more tightly controlled?
04 Jan 2009
4
comments
Part IV: Surprises and strange happenings
Share your thoughts on the year in sports in 2008.
32
comments
For good self-control, try getting religious about it
Some psychologists have concluded that religious belief and piety promote self-control. Do you agree with their findings?
03 Jan 2009
3
comments
A bad year to own stocks
2008 was the worst year for the Dow Jones industrial average since 1931, wiping out about $7 trillion of shareholders' wealth. In 2009, what will it take for investors to regain confidence?
02 Jan 2009
16
comments
Is a new food policy on Obama's list?
Activists have hopes that the Obama administration will address growing concerns about nutrition in the U.S. Should government play a large role in guiding citizens' dietary choices?
01 Jan 2009
17
comments
Samuel Huntington, 81, political scientist, dies
Samuel Huntington, the author of 'The Clash of Civilizations' who recently died, said that conflict would arise not from ideological friction between nations but from cultural and religious differences among civilizations. Do you agree?
30 Dec 2008
3
comments
U.S. networks wind down operations on Iraq war
Three American broadcast news outlets have stopped sending full-time correspondents to Iraq. Will less TV coverage impact U.S. policy toward the conflict?
28 Dec 2008
8
comments
Eartha Kitt, a seductive talent, dies at 81
Eartha Kitt purred and pounced her way across Broadway stages, recordings and movie and television screens in a show-business career that lasted more than six decades. Share your thoughts on her legacy.
27 Dec 2008
5
comments
More readers picking up electronic books
This year, in part because of the popularity of Amazon.com's wireless Kindle device, the e-book has started to take hold. Will electronic books ever replace their paper counterparts?
15
comments
Cheney defends Bush and derides Biden
Cheney defended his role in the Bush administration, but the vice president-elect said he would "restore the balance" to the office. Does the scope of the vice presidency need redefinition?
26 Dec 2008
2
comments
Executions in Congo underscore failure of UN peacekeeping force
The massacre of 150 people in eastern Congo took place while UN peacekeepers were nearby. Share your thoughts.
3
comments
Harold Pinter, playwright of the pause, dies at 78
Harold Pinter was a widely imitated British dramatist who captured the anxiety and ambiguity of his era with terse, hypnotic dialogue filled with gaping pauses. Share your thoughts on his legacy.
6
comments
Forest plan in Brazil bears the traces of an activist's vision
Brazil's plan to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions promises to increase the country's influence in global climate-change discussions. Will other countries follow Brazil's example?
22 Dec 2008
2
comments
Poet chosen for inauguration is aiming for a work that transcends the moment
Elizabeth Alexander, commissioned to compose and read a poem for Obama's inauguration, will be the fourth poet in American history to read at one. What themes should she express?
21 Dec 2008
12
comments
On Wall Street, bonuses, not profits, were real
Scrutiny over bankers' pay is intensifying as firms like Merrill Lynch prepare to give out bonuses even after being propped up with taxpayers' money. Share your thoughts.
20 Dec 2008
6
comments
U.S. Supreme Court allows suits over cigarette marketing
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to allow suits over cigarette marketing. Should smokers be allowed to sue cigarette companies for promoting "light" cigarettes?
18 Dec 2008
21
comments
Kenyan prime minister calls for military intervention in Zimbabwe
The Kenyan prime minister said President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe should be investigated for crimes against humanity. Share thoughts.
117
comments
Taking risks with bailout for U.S. automakers
U.S. Senate Republicans refused to support a bailout endorsed by the White House and congressional Democrats. Share your thoughts.
10 Dec 2008
110
comments
Indian forces tighten grip on Mumbai
Coordinated terror attacks struck the heart of Mumbai Wednesday night, killing dozens in machine-gun and grenade assaults. Share your thoughts.
09 Dec 2008
3
comments
Content, the once and future king
The content that thrives on the Web is not the same popular culture we used to love even 10 years ago. Do traditional journalists need to change?
08 Dec 2008
25
comments
British balance human gain versus the cost of drugs
Share your thoughts on the use of cost-benefit analysis by governments in making national health care decisions.
06 Dec 2008
13
comments
In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
An emerging field called collective intelligence could create an Orwellian future on a level Big Brother could only dream of. In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
05 Dec 2008
6
comments
The 10 best books of 2008
The editors of The New York Times Book Review picked the best works from the last year. What are your favorites?
02 Dec 2008
9
comments
Economic slump may limit moves on clean energy
The economic slump and plunging prices of coal and oil are upending plans to wean businesses and consumers from fossil fuel. Will people abandon their pledges to go green?
1
comment
Online teens are learning skills, not wasting time
A new study suggests that socializing on the Internet helps teenagers to gain the "technological skills and literacy they need to succeed in the contemporary world." What do you think?
30 Nov 2008
23
comments
Tibetans in exile debate independence
The Dalai Lama has long advocated for Tibetan autonomy under Chinese rule, while others push for independence. Share your thoughts on the debate.
27 Nov 2008
15
comments
Closing Guantánamo may not be easy
Obama promised to close the Guantánamo prison, but issues surrounding preventive detention are complex. Can he afford to be a purist?
16
comments
Study abroad flourishes, with China a hot spot
Record numbers of American students are studying abroad, with especially strong growth in educational exchanges with China. How will this affect international relations?
18 Nov 2008
49
comments
Transition aides look at Bill Clinton's ties
The Obama administration is considering appointing Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. Would she strengthen the new presidency?
18
comments
For a Washington job, be prepared to tell all
Barack Obama's office is asking applicants seeking posts to submit everything from information about their grown children to Facebook links. Is this too invasive?
16 Nov 2008
12
comments
Auditors go easy on military contractors
U.S. defense contractors are stonewalling government auditors, while Pentagon officials seem willing to work on trust. Share your thoughts.
31 Dec 1969
0
comments
Urban tool in recruiting by the U.S. Army: An arcade
The U. S. Army is trying to attract recruits by using violent video games and flight simulators. Should military forces use such means to draw in new soldiers?
12 Dec 2008
117
comments
Taking risks with bailout for U.S. automakers
U.S. Senate Republicans refused to support a bailout endorsed by the White House and congressional Democrats. Share your thoughts.
27 Nov 2008
110
comments
Indian forces tighten grip on Mumbai
Coordinated terror attacks struck the heart of Mumbai Wednesday night, killing dozens in machine-gun and grenade assaults. Share your thoughts.
26 Dec 2008
52
comments
China and U.S. bound themselves with linked addictions
In the past decade, China has invested more than $1 trillion into American bonds and mortgage debt. Have American consumers and leaders been complacent about relying so heavily on Chinese investment?
17 Nov 2008
49
comments
Transition aides look at Bill Clinton's ties
The Obama administration is considering appointing Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. Would she strengthen the new presidency?
31 Dec 2008
32
comments
For good self-control, try getting religious about it
Some psychologists have concluded that religious belief and piety promote self-control. Do you agree with their findings?
03 Dec 2008
25
comments
British balance human gain versus the cost of drugs
Share your thoughts on the use of cost-benefit analysis by governments in making national health care decisions.
21 Nov 2008
23
comments
Tibetans in exile debate independence
The Dalai Lama has long advocated for Tibetan autonomy under Chinese rule, while others push for independence. Share your thoughts on the debate.
07 Dec 2008
21
comments
Kenyan prime minister calls for military intervention in Zimbabwe
The Kenyan prime minister said President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe should be investigated for crimes against humanity. Share thoughts.
13 Nov 2008
18
comments
For a Washington job, be prepared to tell all
Barack Obama's office is asking applicants seeking posts to submit everything from information about their grown children to Facebook links. Is this too invasive?
28 Dec 2008
17
comments
Samuel Huntington, 81, political scientist, dies
Samuel Huntington, the author of 'The Clash of Civilizations' who recently died, said that conflict would arise not from ideological friction between nations but from cultural and religious differences among civilizations. Do you agree?
25 Dec 2008
16
comments
Is a new food policy on Obama's list?
Activists have hopes that the Obama administration will address growing concerns about nutrition in the U.S. Should government play a large role in guiding citizens' dietary choices?
18 Nov 2008
16
comments
Study abroad flourishes, with China a hot spot
Record numbers of American students are studying abroad, with especially strong growth in educational exchanges with China. How will this affect international relations?
22 Dec 2008
15
comments
Cheney defends Bush and derides Biden
Cheney defended his role in the Bush administration, but the vice president-elect said he would "restore the balance" to the office. Does the scope of the vice presidency need redefinition?
16 Nov 2008
15
comments
Closing Guantánamo may not be easy
Obama promised to close the Guantánamo prison, but issues surrounding preventive detention are complex. Can he afford to be a purist?
30 Nov 2008
13
comments
In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
An emerging field called collective intelligence could create an Orwellian future on a level Big Brother could only dream of. In a world of digital trails, what about privacy?
09 Nov 2008
12
comments
Auditors go easy on military contractors
U.S. defense contractors are stonewalling government auditors, while Pentagon officials seem willing to work on trust. Share your thoughts.
18 Dec 2008
12
comments
On Wall Street, bonuses, not profits, were real
Scrutiny over bankers' pay is intensifying as firms like Merrill Lynch prepare to give out bonuses even after being propped up with taxpayers' money. Share your thoughts.
04 Jan 2009
9
comments
A new cigarette hazard: 'third-hand smoke'
A new study says there are health risks posed by toxic residue from cigarette smoke that clings to hair, clothing and carpets. Should cigarettes be even more tightly controlled?
25 Nov 2008
9
comments
Economic slump may limit moves on clean energy
The economic slump and plunging prices of coal and oil are upending plans to wean businesses and consumers from fossil fuel. Will people abandon their pledges to go green?
26 Dec 2008
8
comments
Eartha Kitt, a seductive talent, dies at 81
Eartha Kitt purred and pounced her way across Broadway stages, recordings and movie and television screens in a show-business career that lasted more than six decades. Share your thoughts on her legacy.
22 Dec 2008
6
comments
Forest plan in Brazil bears the traces of an activist's vision
Brazil's plan to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions promises to increase the country's influence in global climate-change discussions. Will other countries follow Brazil's example?
04 Dec 2008
6
comments
The 10 best books of 2008
The editors of The New York Times Book Review picked the best works from the last year. What are your favorites?
15 Dec 2008
6
comments
U.S. Supreme Court allows suits over cigarette marketing
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to allow suits over cigarette marketing. Should smokers be allowed to sue cigarette companies for promoting "light" cigarettes?
24 Dec 2008
5
comments
More readers picking up electronic books
This year, in part because of the popularity of Amazon.com's wireless Kindle device, the e-book has started to take hold. Will electronic books ever replace their paper counterparts?
29 Dec 2008
4
comments
Part IV: Surprises and strange happenings
Share your thoughts on the year in sports in 2008.
01 Jan 2009
3
comments
A bad year to own stocks
2008 was the worst year for the Dow Jones industrial average since 1931, wiping out about $7 trillion of shareholders' wealth. In 2009, what will it take for investors to regain confidence?
26 Dec 2008
3
comments
Harold Pinter, playwright of the pause, dies at 78
Harold Pinter was a widely imitated British dramatist who captured the anxiety and ambiguity of his era with terse, hypnotic dialogue filled with gaping pauses. Share your thoughts on his legacy.
07 Dec 2008
3
comments
Content, the once and future king
The content that thrives on the Web is not the same popular culture we used to love even 10 years ago. Do traditional journalists need to change?
29 Dec 2008
3
comments
U.S. networks wind down operations on Iraq war
Three American broadcast news outlets have stopped sending full-time correspondents to Iraq. Will less TV coverage impact U.S. policy toward the conflict?
21 Dec 2008
2
comments
Poet chosen for inauguration is aiming for a work that transcends the moment
Elizabeth Alexander, commissioned to compose and read a poem for Obama's inauguration, will be the fourth poet in American history to read at one. What themes should she express?
12 Dec 2008
2
comments
Executions in Congo underscore failure of UN peacekeeping force
The massacre of 150 people in eastern Congo took place while UN peacekeepers were nearby. Share your thoughts.
21 Nov 2008
1
comment
Online teens are learning skills, not wasting time
A new study suggests that socializing on the Internet helps teenagers to gain the "technological skills and literacy they need to succeed in the contemporary world." What do you think?
05 Jan 2009
0
comment
Urban tool in recruiting by the U.S. Army: An arcade
The U. S. Army is trying to attract recruits by using violent video games and flight simulators. Should military forces use such means to draw in new soldiers?
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