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Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure.

Mark Bittman's revolutionary "Food Matters" is both a cookbook and a manifesto that shows us how to eat better -- and save the planet.

I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house.

I'm not the only creative one in the marriage; I feel bad that he works a day job.

It was a flaccid, unhot year in sex, but how about that election! Spitzer and Edwards may have gotten laid, but Barack and Hillary scored.

Except for those snuggly Shiba Inus, Sarah Palin and Tina Fey dominated as Web video went pro.

A great day for sports on TV -- even without college football -- gives way to a couple more as the playoffs get under way.

It was the worst of times for ordinary Americans. And even worse times for deregulators and supply-siders. The bright side? Their party is over.

Conservatives' newest talking point -- designed to stop Congress from passing an economic stimulus package -- is breathtaking.

A fiery Feifferesque dance of farewell.

The good news is that it's clear what the Obama administration must do to end the decade-long war on the Constitution.

How to save the tiger and the rhino.

Israel has promised a "war to the bitter end." Yet history shows that battling an organization like Hamas is almost futile.

Life's little victories: We're up to 2009!

On Nov. 4, the tension was unbearable. Fortunately for our air, water and wildlife, Barack Obama triumphed.

PUMAs on the prowl; an apology to boomers; the books that made Obama, Obama; hooray for casual sex -- and more of our favorite stories of the year.

2008 was a series of did you see thats that are destined to become do you remembers.

Thanks for the material, George W. Now get lost!