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The article focuses on the role of newspapers in the U.S. It offers information about early American newspapers and discusses the influence of the internet and technology on printed media. The online newspaper the Huffington Post is examined and its popularity is described. The relationship between democracy and the press is explored and the writing of the author Walter Lippmann is analyzed.

Provides information on a mural which decorates the entryway of the restaurant Le Cirque on Madison Avenue, New York. Painting of mural by Robert Cenedella; Description of mural; Owners of restaurant; What inspired the painting of the mural; Comments from Cenedella regarding the painting.

Features publisher Victor Navasky's proofs on a philosophical truth about cigarettes and how to market them. Relationship between cigarette smoking and cancer; Formation of the Cosa Nostra Syndicate; Effects of the syndicate to sales of the tobacco industry.

Describes the Caribbean cruise provided by the periodical `The Nation' aboard Holland America shipping line's `M.S. Veendam' ship. Prices of the cruise; Services provided to people on board; Comments from a cruise consultant.

Depicts the first day in office of US Congressman James McGovern. Cancellation of the staff meeting; Consultation with Special Assistant Christine Leonard; Participation in his first Democratic Party caucus meeting; Attendance at a reception; Occupation with the Gingrich drama; Vote on rules package.