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...American Express and the New York Times found that the wealthy are no longer satisfied with material possessions alone. Increasingly, they are in pursuit of unique encounters as well. So how about touring the Uffizi Gallery with Maurizio Seracini? He's an art detective mentioned in The Da Vinci Code who uncovers the secrets of Renaissance masterpieces. Florence-based Artviva Exclusive Experiences has recruited such well-known experts from various fields to offer unforgettable outings to affluent travelers. Wine buffs might decide to visit castles and vineyards with renowned American wine writer Burton Anderson...
...organization called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth smeared John Kerry's Vietnam War record and dealt his campaign a blow from which it never fully recovered. The episode demonstrated the new power of independent political organizations, known as 527s or 501(c)s for the sections of the tax code under which they operate. These groups function outside the campaign-finance laws. Among other things, most can collect unlimited contributions...
Harvard faced a similar quandary—in a slightly different form—last fall. The Bush administration ordered the University to allow military recruitment on campus—even though the military’s anti-gay policies blatantly violate Harvard’s nondiscrimination code. Administration officials threatened to cut off a half-billion dollars in annual federal funds unless Harvard complied. Harvard bowed to Bush. It sold its soul for $500 million a year...
...found that the wealthy are no longer satisfied with material possessions alone.[an error occurred while processing this directive] Increasingly, they are in pursuit of unique encounters as well. So how about touring the Uffizi Gallery with Maurizio Seracini? He's an art detective mentioned in The Da Vinci Code who uncovers the secrets of Renaissance masterpieces. Florence-based Artviva Exclusive Experiences has recruited such well-known experts from various fields to offer unforgettable outings to affluent travelers. Wine buffs might decide to visit castles and vineyards with renowned American wine writer Burton Anderson. "There's no set plan...
...Security, Stupid No matter what the issue - terrorism, immigration or flat wages and higher taxes - the code word this election season is "security...