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Snootiness, of course, remains a hallmark of the wine trade. Some boutique vineyards in California's Napa Valley don't want their wines merchandised in stores that also sell gallon-size containers of French's mustard, so they shun Costco. Andrew says, "They don't understand that the demographic of our members is so high." Nor do they appreciate that a lot of wealthy folks got that way because they have an eye for a bargain. --By Daren Fonda/Dallas
Impartiality is the hallmark of an effective arbitrator. Opposing groups will be suspicious of any mediator they believe to have biases or conflicts of interest, and less willing to accept his proposals as fair. By unilaterally appointing a professor as ombudsman, the administration risks undermining the impartiality and thus legitimacy of the arbitrator’s position. To avoid conflicts of interest, the ombudsman should be an outsider who has no personal stake in the University. Ehrenreich’s position as a tenured faculty member could make students and employees wary of his ties to the already powerful University...
...senior editor of Children's Software & New Media Revue, says parents should look for software that encourages kids' active participation but doesn't go overboard with cheerleading. "A hallmark of bad software design is excessive use of multiple choice and barking 'Good job!'" she says. The best way to get kids interested in the underlying concepts of mathematics, she says, is to offer them real-world applications for what they're learning...
...from the chaos at Durban and highlight her achievements as high commissioner. Just as important as her condemnation of all forms of intolerance—anti-Semitism included—Robinson was given the chance to be publicly heard. Exchanging and considering opposing ideas is supposed to be the hallmark of higher education, and it is also what will ultimately lead to a lasting peace in the Middle East...
...flavor-of-the-moment in Thai travel and lifestyle magazines and is being hailed as the "Ubud of Thailand" in similar travel publications overseas. So far, Pai is retaining its charm. The 3,000 local inhabitants still display the unconditional warmth and friendliness toward strangers that were once the hallmark of Thai hospitality everywhere. Motorbikes have replaced elephants as the primary mode of transport, but the panniers hanging from the backs of those Honda Dreams are still made of woven bamboo. And as you stroll through the outskirts of town in the late afternoon, the only sounds you hear besides...