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Rolling Out the Red Carpet, Literally

By Jake Halpern

Published January 25, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

As Oscar nominations are announced and the run-up begins to awards night on Feb. 27, commentator Jake Halpern talks about the meaning of the red carpet arrivals -- and about the guy who cuts, binds, and ships all that red carpet for a living.

Jake Halpern

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Carried Away By The 'Night Soldiers'

Jake Halpern

Author Jake Halpern is all about mood. When he's looking to deluge his senses, he turns to Night Soldiers. Whether ambling down Parisian streets on the eve of war or taking a crisp train ride through the Pyrenees, Alan Furst's prose takes him instantly there.
Beware, Zombies: This 'Guide' Will Save Humankind

Jake Halpern

Essayist Jake Halpern may be a 33-year-old man with a wife, kids and a job at Yale, but that doesn't mean he's no fun and games. When it comes to zombies, Halpern knows you can't take the living dead lightly — and that's why he's endorsing the ultimate zombie survival guide.
Stranded? Three Books To Save Your Life

Jake Halpern

If you're stranded somewhere dangerous and remote, and you're not sure how you're going to survive — maybe you should read a book. Author Jake Halpern suggests three that will get you out of any tough spot.