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Barack Obama's Iowa headquarters near the State Capitol in downtown Des Moines has the unmistakable décor of an insurgent operation: thinning, mildewed carpet; litter from sign-painting parties; recycling boxes full of canvassing tally sheets and empty Miller Lite cartons. But the deepening clutter hasn't covered up all the traces of what the building used to be: a hockey rink, which could hardly be a more fitting metaphor for a political contest that is suddenly getting a lot rougher. The old Dr Pepper scoreboard is still on the wall, but the largely twentysomething crew at Obama...
...Scrub and Pulp Friction Massage. This spring, New York City will get its own Vinothérapie spa in the newly renovated Plaza Hotel. The 8,000-sq.-ft. (about 745 sq m) space features a landmarked brick wall that has been incorporated into the spa's signature warm décor. Adding a new element to the spa experience will be a wine bar that will host tastings and lessons for guests...
...Town House Galleria in Milan is surprisingly discreet for a luxury hotel. The front entrance is hard to find unless you know where to look and the décor is cozy compared to most high-end hospitality. Which is only right. Anything else would take away from the view of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the most beautiful shopping mall in the world. The 19th century Galleria was originally built to connect Piazza...
...British Museum The shop at the world's oldest national museum has replica sculptures to match every décor. The winged head of Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep ($1,018) suits serene surroundings, and a head of Apollo, god of music, would look good on any piano ($4,024). Eggheads will enjoy playing with a replica Lewis chess set ($200), one of which featured in the first Harry Potter movie. www.britishmuseum.co.uk...
...products. "We have enough customers," insists Scott, 57, who can boast that nearly 20 million Americans shop at a Wal-Mart every day. But while they're happily buying toys, toothpaste and tomatoes, they're walking right by the more expensive, more profitable nonfood lines--apparel and home décor. Wal-Mart's grand strategy of becoming more fashionable has fizzled and is being retooled. "It's us," says Scott. "It's not anything beyond...