Word: oles
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...good ole boy, except he was just so fanatic about abortion." - Morris Wilson, former commander of the Kansas Unorganized Citizens Militia, Kansas City Star, June...
...decorations to give the room an entirely different look every so often. Impressive, if pointless. There's a steak place called Botero that displays works by the Colombian artist and a more modest joint called Café Society. We dined at Wynn's signature restaurant, Sinatra, named for ole you-know-who, a Wynn pal. If you like Sinatra's music, the restaurant is a calm, beautiful setting in which to enjoy it. Better yet, the chef, Theo Schoenegger (yes, he's Italian), can make some music too, including a killer agnoletti topped with shaved truffle. Full disclosure: Schoenegger knew...
...life lessons to pass on to that foolish, fresh-faced younger generation. Or so we think. Author Henry Alford embarked upon a journey to discover whether this is actually true, interviewing scores of people - some celebrities like playwright Edward Albee and literary greybeard Harold Bloom, others just plain ole old folks, such as the 75-year old Katrina survivor whose story brings the author to tears. Along the way, Alford's 79-year-old mother gets involved when she decides to divorce her husband and strike out anew. (See pictures of the world's most celebrated individuals, 65 years...
Good Times. Want to see how they kicked back in the good ole days? The Castle Hill Inn and Resort in Newport, R.I., a Relais & Châteaux hotel located in a restored mansion overlooking the ocean, is offering a "Gilded Age Package" complete with a midnight champagne tour at the Newport mansions. Book two nights and get a welcome gift in-room; a private tour of the Breakers and Elms mansions; afternoon tea; a three- or five-course gourmet dinner; gourmet breakfast; and a one-year membership to the Newport Preservation Society, which gives you free admission...
...first sentence of the report pretty much says it all: "Overall economic activity weakened across all Federal Reserve districts." But the country can take some small comfort in knowing that businesses in each of the 12 districts - from Boston to Dallas to Kansas City - are all suffering. As the ole saying goes, misery loves company and, evidently, there are plenty of miserable companies to go around...