Word: butlering
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...main problem with Harmon’s book, however, is that its collection of advice appeals precisely to that particularly unattractive group of “wannabe-artist poseurs.” There are some real gems, to be sure, from luminaries such as Howard Zinn, Judith Butler, Mary Gaitskill and Ken Kesey. But they are well hidden among pages and pages of trite, aggressively anti-conformist near-propaganda from second-tier artists and “philosophers.” The only really successful instruction the book provides is on how to put together a bad advice book. Here?...
...state might want: two bedrooms with marble bathrooms, linens of Khmer silk and a private wine cellar. Guests?they've included director Oliver Stone, supermodel Kate Moss and Jordan's Queen Noor?are greeted with a decanter of brandy and enjoy the attention of a round-the-clock butler. The exotic outdoor pool area is so doused with pesticides that you can easily ignore the fact that you're vacationing in a malarial zone. Book early: both the Villa Uma and Villa Kama are often occupied. Meanwhile, a few dusty blocks away, a more frugal traveler could...
...rest of the secondary, which returns only one starter in sophomore Benny Butler, also played well. Chris Raftery, who is getting his first extensive playing time after being injured for most of the last two seasons, was particularly impressive...
...also quite taxing for Butler, who trained extensively for the event but was inexperienced in marathon running...
...going to take the week off,” Butler said...