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Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Peter Duffy

Peter Duffy lives on the Lower East Side with his wife and daughter. He has written for The New York Times and Martial Arts magazine.

All The King’s Men

The king of Albania always has a seat at Sam’s Place on 39th Street, which is more than he can say for his home country. New Yorker Peter Duffy visits a local society hoping to restore a distant crown. (New York, New York | March 18, 2004)

87 Votes and Counting

The Democrats have a tight grip on the nation’s attention, especially when no Republican has a chance of beating George Bush for the party’s nomination. But that doesn’t mean some aren’t trying. Peter Duffy talked to the only New York Republican on the New Hampshire ballot. (New York, New York | February 5, 2004)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Second Place is First to Lose

The current war between console makers is bloody, and sides must be chosen. Concluding his series on the video games that have formed him, TODD LEVIN looks to the next generation.

Royalty Check

Fame!

Clay Risen investigates three cases of skewed distinction: individuals renowned for one thing and completely unknown for another.

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Engaging the Fans

Of Montreal have devised a marketing strategy to entice fans into buying (rather than stealing) digital downloads of their new album: offering specially designed merchandise with every purchase.