Berlin Journal

When right is right, self-sufficiency slips in attracting the world's best.

Don't smile where men are persistent.

The strongest force any parent living; hear what you want to hear, pressure the sweet nothings for desperation.

Make no mistake, some are pleading at my table.

Fighting on is the only option, says an Italian prince.

Created from headlines from the 25 most popular articles e-mailed by New York Times readers in the 24-hour period ending Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at approximately 4:15 p.m.