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Shannon fell victim to a wave of anti-establishment vote, and Sawyer tried to capitalize on that sentiment in the general election. But Harshbarger said despite his long political ties, he did not carry the aura of an incumbent...
This Sunday night solidarity, coupled with askewed male-to-female gender ratio and the factthat the group must hold closed-door meetings whendetermining grants has created an aura of mysteryaround the committee...
...across the U.S., consumers and companies have cut back their spending. Yet Swiss jeweler Piaget, whose motto is "Always do better than is necessary," is betting that the time is ripe for a new round of conspicuous consumption. Later this month Piaget will unveil its $1 million, gem-encrusted Aura watch, a flashy bauble that sports 237 diamonds set in an 18-karat-gold band and case...
...Aura is the crown jewel of 20 hyper-tony Piaget timepieces that will tour 10 U.S. cities. The company has no doubt that shoppers long to see, touch and even buy the watches, although the cheapest model sells for $79,000. "It has been our experience that there has always been a market for the ultimate timepiece, regardless of the economic climate," says Gedalio Grinberg, chairman of the U.S. distributor of Piaget products. The pricey watches may even be a leading indicator of economic conditions. A decade ago, Piaget brought out a $3 million timepiece just in time...
Venus is the closest planet to Earth, and yet it retains an aura of mystery. The thick layer of clouds hiding its surface has long frustrated efforts to take a close look at the Venusian landscape...