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...international community of shot putters had arrived in Olympia last Sunday. They were housed amidst the ancient ruins of Olympia in the "Olympic Academy," making for their very own little Olympic Village. The Academy grounds, within walking distance of the ancient stadium, consist of a small complex of low Mediterranean-style buildings and athletic facilities, tucked away amidst a bucolic, woodsy hill setting dotted with olive and orange trees, eucalyptus and pine. Year round it draws historians, who come to research the ancient games, as well as young athletes who come for a sports camp. Wander the woods...
Some of the wannabe wonks in attendance accost me after the talk, launching into discussions about the Iraq crisis and Bush-Cheney corruption scandals. I use the word “discussion” lightly—the conversations consist mostly of me listening to their 10-minute monologues. Occasionally I nod my head or release a murmur of approval from my parched throat; at least political discourse is alive and well. I refrain from purchasing the book, however...
...There are a set of conference calls that basically consist of the people on the economics team,” Katz said. “Senator Kerry is not on those calls. They’re pretty informal discussions of policy issues, and sometimes I’ve prepared memos...
...study at Harvard Business School, sex has proved to be far more profitable than wholesome fun. The MGM Grand tore down its amusement park and now houses two nightclubs (a third is opening soon) and a replica of Paris' Crazy Horse, La Femme, in which the dancers' costumes consist of a stringless G-string, one of many great new technologies to come from Las Vegas. At the Mandalay Bay, the House of Blues' new lounge has a Friday party for swingers. The hotel has a pool called the Moorea Beach Club where European-style bathing is encouraged. Some dealers...
...Harvard Business School case study, sex has proved to be far more profitable than wholesome fun. The MGM Grand tore down its amusement park and now has two nightclubs (a third is opening soon) and a replica of Paris' Crazy Horse, La Femme, in which the dancers' costumes consist of a stringless G-string, one of many great new technologies to come from Las Vegas. Zumanity, the newest Cirque du Soleil show at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, is a near-naked gymnastics event in which men make out and the rest of the cast simulates acrobatic...