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The author reflects on the use of electronic (e)-cigarette as a safer alternative to tobacco in the U.S.

Discusses how changes in the structure of families diverged drastically by social class in the U.S.

Analyzes the causes of inequalities faced by African Americans in society.

Focuses on the impact of the stereotype threat on the test performance of African American students.

Comments on the increase in gender gap in higher education among Afro-Americans.

Describes the market performance of the Domini 400 Social Index and the Domini Social Equity Fund founded by Amy L. Domini.

Provides information on the cultural exchange program that is becoming a trend among Japanese retirees who are fond of long-stay vacation outside the country.

Reports on the shortage of Asian celebrities to promote products in Asia. Example of Japanese celebrity Takuya Kimura, whose image appeared on numerous products; Reasons for using celebrities with regionwide appeal; The flattening sales due to celebrity overexposure; Ways companies are changing their strategies.

Deals with the initiatives of Japanese travel agencies to incorporate trips to television and movie sets in order to deal with the demand for Hollywood-themed tours.

Focuses on the resignation of Joseph Krenusz as assistant chief usher at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article in previous issues including "'Secular Stagnation' May Be for Real" by William A. Galston from the August 27, 2014 issue, "Cronyism vs. the Constitution" by Allan H. Meltzer in the August 26, 2014 issue, and "The Feds Stall Self-Driving Cars" by L. Gordon Crovitz in the August 25, 2014 issue.

The article presents comments of several readers on the issues related to New York City.

Presents anecdotes about the life styles of people in New York City, such as the attitudes of waiters and waitresses in the city.