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...Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to be able to present this year's Class Day speaker. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in nearby Augusta, this man of the South has deep insights to share regarding the nature of the American experience. From the beginning, he has emulated only the most professional and reputable models, including his father, a Cincinnati talk show host. A scholar who has spent time at Northern Kentucky University, our guest has made it his business to absorb wisdom from all sectors of society. An athlete who has tried out for the Reds, he exudes...
...particular stocks, wealthy clients want to protect their pile by "hedging" their risk with funds that adjust to economic conditions as fast as the market changes. With stocks teetering at record highs, demand for that sort of insurance is blossoming. The best hedge funds have become as exclusive as Augusta National, and hot managers are the rock stars of the investing world. Among the sexiest: George Soros, whose Quantum Fund has tallied a 33% annual return historically, vs. 7% for stocks; and Julian Robertson, whose Tiger funds are to Park Avenue what fur is to Gstaad...
...AUGUSTA WATTS, 120 PROOF: Social Security record. BRUSH WITH HISTORY: Born in the same year as Mata Hari. VICE: Not a one, say her nurses, but she sometimes has pureed bacon and eggs for breakfast. ODDS: An unknown, but insiders say she could...
...subcontractor, Excell Agent Services in Phoenix, Ariz.; two of its own regional centers; and a few stray agreements with Baby Bells. Thus when you're in, say, Oregon calling to find a Florida number, your long-distance information operator is now likely to be in Phoenix; Scranton, Pa.; or Augusta, Ga. (MCI and Sprint still have agreements with the Bells--but that could change too once they start competing locally...
...sister Kate suggests that Augusta may not have provided Avery enough political stimulation as a child...