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...places on earth. They are extremely rare and cannot be cultivated. They also stir the hearts of many chefs and can cost a small fortune to purvey. If you want to see for yourself the land of the truffle hunter, then take a plane to the Italian region of Piedmont in the Langhe hills. Alba, a two-hour drive north from Milan, is considered the spiritual city of the treasure, and prime truffle time spans from November to Christmas...
...first weekend here, I spent four hours wandering around Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, discovering lush greenery, cute couples and delicious ice cream cafes...
After this great military victory, it is incomprehensible that the coalition could not provide a few more soldiers to protect the cultural heritage of the Iraqi people. We will have to live with this shame for many years to come. JOEL RICHMON Piedmont, Calif...
...uncovering corruption in the Palestinian Authority. The efforts of the team of American accountants who are helping the new Palestinian Finance Minister are welcome. Their investigation represents a step away from the failed leadership of Arafat and offers a more positive approach to coexistence with Israel. DAN FENDEL Piedmont, Calif...
...high school dropout who became a Navy airplane mechanic in the late '50s, Bethune has managed everything from engineering and maintenance at Braniff to operations at Piedmont and 737 and 757 production at Boeing. Even now, as chairman and CEO of Continental, he tastes the food served on the planes (yes, even in coach) and dines on fast food at the airports (look for him at the Mexican joints). He monitors everything from airport decor (blue terrazzo wins out over carpet) to the number of public-address announcements. Pasta warmers and $330 wine-bottle openers don't rate even...