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For most people, being mentioned in the New York Times is a dream, as it signifies having made it in some way. The Post starts off its article about how the Times mistakenly published an obituary for a very much living woman (Katharine Sergava, ballet dancer and Greta Garbo's Hollywood "rival") with, "Many status-conscious New Yorkers dream of having their obituary run in The New York Times." Gothamist was amused because the only other democratic/selectocratic way to be mentioned, without infamy or some new patent or restaurant to speak of, is to have your wedding announcement run in the Times. more ›

The Daily News looks at an increasingly rare group: People who don't have cellphones. People talk about how much better their lives are without the cellphone interrupting them, as well as the pressures of having to return calls immediately. The DN calls them "People who just want some privacy." more ›