Carlin Flora

Interview: Soap Opera Queen

Soap opera writer Jean Passanante discusses the ups and downs and ins and outs of writing for characters on "As The World Turns."

Been There Done That

It's hard to recreate and study the "been there done that" feeling. Is the brain going haywire or is it a case of "new" experiences.

Amnesia's Allure

True-life tales of memory loss don't offer just drama, they also shed light on the mysteries of identity and personality.

The X-Factors of Success

There are regular folks, and there are the rock stars in the room: people with the magnetism of Oprah, the charm of Audrey Hepburn and the bubbly joie de vivre of SpongeBob. Introducing the fab four X-factors and the dynamos who embody them.

Fit 'N' Brainy

Moderate exercise could save not just your body but also your precious head. Lifelong exercise slows aging in the brain.

Big Man on Campus

Harvard dean of admissions, William Fitzsimmons, gives some pointers on a winning application.

Liquid Perk-Me-Ups

What's inside those sleek energy drinks? Are they magic potions that wake you up and get you going?

Annie Duke on Gut Instincts

Poker champ Annie Duke on gut instincts and bluffing.

Adieu to All That

Whether you're contemplating a 20-minute phone call or a 20-year career, few moments are more anticipated, rehearsed, agonized over, and cherished than the "end." How to know when it's time to check out, and choreograph an exit you'll never regret.

The Competition: Near Miss

An arm's length from her dream, 2006 Miss USA runner up talks about her hopes and disappointments.

Fluke Skywalker: Philippe Petit

High-wire maestro and daredevil Philippe Petit comes down from the clouds.

Talent Dynasties

Some families pass talent and skill down the generations like monarchs pass a crown. Their reign of success is forged in a crucible of closeness and competition—and in the freedom to break away.

Edwidge Danticat on Endings

Novelist Edwidge Danticat on dramatic endings and putting things behind her.

Eccentric's Corner: Surreality

A portraitist who calls herself "The Manipulator," she's interested in creating realities, not capturing them.

The Grown-up Picky Eaters Club

Kids may palm off veggies to the dog, but some adults are still just as finicky.

You Are Getting Sleepy

Are you fighting the need to sleep and sleep? You may be suffering from hypersomnia.

Julie Delpy: Auteur In Bloom

She could have stayed an indie starlet. But she wanted to tackle thornier roles.

Mood Tools: High-Tech Tethers

Get unplugged for peace of mind. Being "in touch" too much may make you less independent.

How to Handle Rejection

How to find the positive in a pink slip or critical words. Rejection can help you reinvent yourself.

Can Grown-up Siblings Learn to Get Along?

The sibling relationship is a love-hate affair from the get-go. But with effort, brothers and sisters of any age can shed old patterns and forge new bonds.

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