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Park Slope Now A Lovely, Funky Destination

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In the bad old days of the '70s, when I lived in Brooklyn, I could depend on some wit at a party hearing my address and remarking, "Do you need a plane ticket to get there," or "You don't sound like you come from Brooklyn," or "When are you moving to Manhattan?"

Actor Jonathan Bennett needs the beach

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Bennett remembers what it was like watching famous actors check into the hotel where he worked. "There were tons of them coming in and out for work or to just get in a short vacation," said Bennett, 28.

He's Sure Glad He Followed Orders

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

'Have you met the colonel's daughter?" Jason Pearl's commander asked, urging him to introduce himself to Helen Zalkan.

Journalist, Voice Of Politicians Influenced Many People

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Dove's graceful and persuasive writing made him an excellent journalist as well as the persuasive voice of politicians and corporations. Despite his political successes, he thought of himself as a journalist.

Divorce Makes A Family Vulnerable To Violence

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Back in the '80s, Linda Blozie bought herself a pair of red, high-top Reeboks for $50. Though she wasn't getting rich working for nonprofits, she left the store happy. The sneakers were snazzy, and they would help her find the right job.

HBO's Emmy-winning series 'Entourage' returns for its sixth season

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:32:59 -0400

When You Lose Yourself In An Affair ...

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Liar, liar, pants on fire … so goes the old nursery rhyme.

Blond And Brunette Sisters

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The summer rain never bothers the Dot. You might be wondering, "How do you do it, Dot?"

Please, Someone Hand Phelps A Razor

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Have you seen Michael Phelps lately? When I saw a picture of him recently looking like a member of the Village People, I just about lost it.

Heavyweight Advice For Packing Light

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What's worse than lugging a heavy bag to your summer vacation spot, only to pop it open and find it filled with too many of all the wrong things?