But he does not appear to think, as many do, that this was because they thought Srebrenica could not be held and that it would be better to lose it in war than give it up at the peace table in exchange for land elsewhere.

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In New York City that often means trying to land a coveted table reservation at one of the trendy, almost club-like upscale sports bars that have become increasingly popular.

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And to get in on the action, investors are acting like gamblers in Macau, standing six-deep at the roulette wheel and throwing chips over the heads of those in front so that they land on a number on the table.

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For dinner, try to book a table at the candle chandelier-lit restaurant One of By Land, Two if By Sea, Aaron Burr's former carriage house.

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