THE STATE OF VOICE MAIL
When it was introduced in the early 1980s, voice mail was hailed as a miracle invention. But in an age of instant information gratification, the burden of having to dial in to a mailbox, enter a passcode and sit through "ums" and "ahs" from unwanted callers can seem too much to bear. Do you think voice mail is on its way to becoming obsolete? Share your thoughts.
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Opinion
Timothy Egan The Orphans of Ireland
Ireland, booming no more, gets reacquainted with its tradition of misery.
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Doug Glanville The World in One Game
Take a close look at the recent World Baseball Classic and you'll see that it is no longer a closed circle of local athletes, but rather an entire world of cultures.
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While world leaders battled to settle differences over how to fix the global economy, riot police clashed with protesters in London.
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VIDEO: COMMUNITY DURING
The Great Depression
The latest episode of New Hard Times: An interview with Peter Holden and his family about the role of community during the Great Depression and today.
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On the White House The One Obama Has Been Waiting For
This is the trip Barack Obama has been waiting for since he began his presidential campaign, Jeff Zeleny writes in his column.
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VIDEO: U.S.-EUROPE DIVISION
John F. Burns discusses the disagreements that remain between Europe and the United States on their economic stimulus plans as the G-20 opens. Also, the difficulties ahead for President Obama as he heads into the summit.
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City Room A New Face on Freedom
City Room is calling on readers to draw up hypothetical logo proposals for 1 World Trade Center, the structure being erected at ground zero that was known until recently as the Freedom Tower.
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RETIREMENT SPECIAL SECTION
Finding their nest eggs less than what they had hoped for, many retirees are doing what is necessary to find a new career. Two slide shows as part of special section online.
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AUDIO: PERSONAL TECH
A free online showcase for budding artists, new gadgets suitable for travel, the tech term "trolling," a Circuits preview and technology news, including Skype for the iPhone.
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The Starter Garden
Green in the City
A new blog about a novice gardener's process of creating an urban vegetable garden in Minneapolis.
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INTERACTIVE: THE RIGHT TOOLS
The essentials every home needs for simple home repair and do-it-yourself jobs.
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KEEPING THE YARD
Healthy for All
The Green Home column asks a nonprofit group devoted to sustainable farming and gardening for tips on achieving an attractive, healthy yard without wreaking environmental havoc.
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