EL PASO -- Eminent domain could be used by the city to take over a small parking lot near the Medical Center of the Americas.

Vail has gone from No. 1 to No. 3 in the annual Ski magazine rating, with Whistler-Blackcomb taking the top spot. How can this be? We have the best mountain, incredible mountain facilities, top-notch grooming and snow making, world-renowned ski school, consistent weather, snow you can count on, great restaurants, outstanding retail and ski shops, improved lodging and access via two airports. But ...

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has abruptly put eminent domain at the stalled Filene's redevelopment site back on the table, according to a caustic letter Menino sent to Vornado Realty Trust Chairman Steven Roth yesterday.