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...some Israeli and U.S. analysts say, the state of war with Israel has helped justify the repressive security state that keeps Assad in power. But the Obama people seem to believe they can bring Syria in from the cold, possibly in exchange for a full package of aid and first-class membership in the country club of international diplomacy. And if that could be achieved, of course, it would deprive Iran of one of its most important allies in its confrontation with the West...
...Miles for Tips. American Airlines' "Share a Trip, Win a Trip" contest gives you a chance at 275,000 AAdvantage miles, which the airline says is enough for two first-class tickets almost anywhere it flies. Enter online by writing about your favorite thing to do or see anywhere around the globe - the deadline is March 15 - then wait to hear whether you've won. (Ten second-place winners will get 1,000 frequent flyer miles each.) Prizes will be announced April...
...supposedly speculating in a lucrative China-based diamond business. During stays in Hong Kong, according to local reports, Grace's entourage occupies two whole floors of some of the fanciest hotels. She was photographed in 2003 with 15 trolley loads of luxury goods while sitting in a first-class lounge in Singapore's airport. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reportedly doled out $92,000 for her latest holiday, which began in Malaysia last month where the Mugabes are reputed to own a vacation home. An article in the Zimbabwe Times claims that the bank's governor, Gideon Gono, accompanied Grace...
...Marching Orders. The most extravagant of the week's offerings celebrates Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. The Ritz Carlton has the "Lundi Gras Ride of a Lifetime" with the chance to ride in the Feb. 23 parade. You'll stay in a first-class suite, with costumes provided and a personal photographer to record the day, plus a limo driver on hand all weekend. It costs a sweet $25,000 clams. Or you can swap the parade, and its trappings, for a massage and a traditional New Orleans king cake served at turndown, for a comparatively modest...
Kangaroo Route. Qantas is now flying its A380s from Sydney to London three times a week. They're 10% more fuel efficient than other jumbo jets and loaded with wi-fi, quieter engines and 17-in. monitors in the Marc Newson-designed first-class cabin. Ergonomically designed seats - complete with a small foot rest - improve the comfort level even in coach. It all makes the 22-hr. flight a little more bearable...