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Some of philanthropy's greatest heroes have secret identities. In an age when every seat at the local arts center seems to have a patron's name mounted on it, it may come as a surprise that some people may not want to be recognized for their giving. While it...
The crowd collectively giggled, and began to bubble with anticipation for the next tune. His first one had, indeed, been about a gypsy girl—“Shiny,” from the Decemberists’ debut EP—and now the mass of music-loving intellectuals...
In water polo, the driver is the shooter who sets up close to the goal in order to go for the score. So it’s no surprise when the big scorers in the game end up being the drivers.
For the chattering classes of Washington, the selection of Negroponte came as a surprise. During the two-month search for a nominee, candidates with intelligence or military backgrounds were bandied about, including General Tommy Franks and 9/11 Commission co-chairs Tom Kean and Lee Hamilton. Several individuals were felt out...
In the end, whether Negroponte succeeds or fails in his new job will depend largely on the force of his personality as well as the strength of his relationship with the President. After the announcement of his nomination, Negroponte returned to the State Department. While grabbing a snack in the...