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Articles Archive for January 2010

As Jobs Disappear, Job Seekers Stay Put

Why people are increasingly reluctant to relocate for work, even in a recession.

If ‘Tessie’ Is Playing, the Red Sox Won

Many athletes and teams have their own rituals. Some sports teams are developing rituals only for when they win, and they’re using music and dance to do so.

On the Line: Hanging On to 1-900

The 1-900 industry may have peaked in the ’90s, but operators are still standing by.

You Are What (Area Code) You Dial

When an area code fills up and a new one is issued, the emotional response ranges from ecstasy to indifference. Perhaps most of all, area codes are an integral part of states’ identities.

Faithbook: Do Religion and Social Media Mix?

Facebook users are free to express their religious views – or to exclude them — and people have a variety of reasons for deciding whether to make faith part of their online profile.

Winter Olympics Fill Gap for Sports Fans

The Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver offer U.S. sports fans an ideal respite from February, traditionally a slow sports month. And this year, the Games are in a good time zone.

For Aging Jazz Artists, It’s a Sad Song

For aging jazz artists who came to the big city decades ago seeking fame and fortune, it’s getting harder to make ends meet. But that doesn’t mean they’ve given up on their dreams.

Have Wanderlust Gene, Will Travel

Do you wake up in the middle of the night with the urge to fly to Burma, or do you roll over and go back to sleep? If you’re addicted to travel, scientists think wanderlust may be in your genes.

Why Run When You Can Fly?

When it comes to exercise, escapism is the order of the day. Aerial acrobatics, once the preserve of sequin-clad circus performers, offer an exhilarating alternative to a trip to the gym.

Luxury Watch Repair on Borrowed Time

As senior watch repairmen retire, who’ll be left to fix all those fancy Rolexes and Breitlings? Fortunately, a few young men have stepped up to the task.