Heilemann: Seven Ways Obama's Speech Succeeded, and Why It Wasn't Perfect
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Obama AttacksHis speech took the fight to McCain, made specific proposals, and reinforced his brand. Seven ways it was successful—and why it wasn't perfect.
The Aaron Sorkin Facebook Movie: A Facebook History 5:25 PM Watch Aaron Sorkin go to work — as reflected in his Facebook status updates for Tuesday, September 2, 2008. more »
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Where the Urban Dream Life Is Going CheapWhat could possibly make someone want to leave New York and move to Buffalo? 175

Apothéke's Cocktail ScientistThe new bar's mixologist, Albert Trummer, discusses some of the exotic, surprisingly legal ingredients going into his original concoctions.
David Bouley, Culinary CartographerA map of the restaurateur's Tribeca empire.

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Bar ServiceDe-clutter your desk with the new SpaceStation laptop dock by using it to tuck away all your stray cords.

It’s no longer enough to have a multi-million-dollar apartment.

Booming post-Wall construction has created stunning cityscape vistas and a new crop of restaurants, hotels, and clubs.

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Here's the view from the cheap seats at Invesco Field, which is beginning to fill up for Obama's speech tonight. more »
We spot our favorite new cable host in the wild! more »
Brooklyn Heights trapped in salty spray! Williamsburg choked by toxic cloud! Kew Gardens easy prey to overdevelopment! Hoods under siege … in today’s boroughs report! more »
The Summer GuideWarm-weather eats, outdoor fun, and cool duds for rising temperatures.