Articles from New York Times Upfront (May 7, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
1987: "Tear down this wall!" Twenty years ago, President Reagan challenged the Soviet Union to end its domination of Eastern Europe and bring an end to the Cold War.	Whitney, Craig R.		2557
A family affair: like many children of immigrants, Erica Ramos helps with her parents' business.	Ramos, Erica		555
Absentee senators.			99
American idols: who are the most influential, figures in American history? Ten historians came up with a 'Top 100.' Now, you get to decide ...	Douhat, Ross	Cover story	2591
Are "the troubles" over? Hopes are high that an agreement between Catholic and Protestant leaders in Northern Ireland will bring years of hostility and violence to an end.	Quinn, Eamon		1709
Are we driving elephants crazy? Bizarre, violent elephant behavior is on the rise--and humans may be the culprits.	Siebert, Charles		593
As American as Luis & Na.			97
Bees gone AWOL.			106
Cartoons.			107
Could the sky really be falling?	Schweickart, Russell L.		132
Down on the farm: a vet shortage.			127
Drug abuse risks: get the facts: take the quiz below, then check the answers to find out facts that can keep you in the know about drug abuse and the disease of addiction.			432
For sale: used electronics.			106
Girls hit the mats: while more girls are taking up wrestling, in many high schools they must practice with--and compete against--boys.	Lewin, Tamar		356
Is multitasking a crime? No using iPods white crossing the street. No talking on cell phones white biking. Should lawmakers try to legislate common sense?	Zeller, Tom, Jr.		981
Letter from the editor.	Rebhun, Elliott	Editorial	236
Northern Ireland's population shift.			309
Noted & quoted.			138
Numbers in the news.			137
Palestinian women.			41
Saying nein to speed limits.			104
Should the penny be retired? It's been our smallest-denomination coin for 150 years. But if people are leaving pennies at the cash register, is it time to get rid of them?	Eggers, Matthew J.		546
Slinky, squirmy robots.			87
The Kenya connection.	Friedman, Thomas L.		181
There's no place like home for these birds.			269
Typecasting, Japanese Style: blood type is widely considered a major influence on personality and ability in Japan. But can it really determine who makes the best politicians, bankers, or baseball, players?	Picker, David		678
When college loans come due.	Herbert, Bob	Brief article	159