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...While being ruled by so-called moderate Muslims, the Christians in Bethlehem have been mistreated and forced to flee. Pope Benedict knows that Israel is the only place in the Middle East where Christians are safe, free and growing. He also knows that the so-called two-state solution, in its current form, would lead to the annihilation of Israel. I pray Roman Catholics will challenge the Vatican to change direction on this very dangerous, self-destructive road it is traveling. Douglas Miller, Franklin, Mich...
...April the museum, which gets about $6.5 million a year in support from the city, announced plans to increase admission for adults from $12 to $18 while eliminating its separate charge for special exhibitions. In response, Chicago alderman Edward Burke threatened to end the museum's city-supplied free water. Eventually a compromise was reached: the institute would charge out-of-town visitors the full amount, but Chicagoans would get a $2 discount. James Cuno, the institute's director, says he's very aware that because museums have obligations to the public, they can't operate like just any business...
...American arts since the 19th century. But how to operate there at such a treacherous time is a puzzle for a lot of arts groups. This is why Michael Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, established Arts in Crisis, a free consulting service for arts groups on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Kaiser is something of a rescue artist. Over the years, he has swooped in as a director to save the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City, the Kansas City Ballet and London's Royal Opera House...
...knows the best place to start an early tapas crawl in Madrid if you have kids. His clear, hand-drawn maps are Pentagon-worthy; his hints about how to go directly to the best stuff at the Uffizi, avoid the crowds at Versailles and save money everywhere are guilt-free. He pushes his readers to picnic for lunch and save their money for dinner. He sketches out amusing walks through commercial quarters from Antibes to Venice that link the ancient world and the modern. And Steves is so keen for his readers to have fun that he delights in telling...
...perfume launch that dates back to 1990, and his continuing inability to translate his unique high-end fashion flair into more accessible products, like fragrance, lipstick and accessories. As a result, Arnault sold the brand in 2005 to the Falic Group, a Florida-based business known for its Duty Free Americas chain. (See pictures of very large diamonds at LIFE.com...