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The Detroit Institute Of Arts' Possible Fire Sale Raises Ugly Questions About...
Note: This letter originally appeared in the New York Times and was republished with the paper's and author's permission.The choice being debated in Detroit — whether to sell works from the Detroit...
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Prostitution: Sex Doesn't Sell
An old industry is in deep recessionTIMES are tough for Debbie, a prostitute in western England who runs a private flat with other "mature ladies". She does two or three jobs a day. A year ago she was...
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Upgrade Your Home With Luxuries That Won't Break The Bank
Even in these days of economic uncertainty, we'd all like some luxuries in our lives. Sure, a home addition or kitchen renovation would be nice, but there are plenty of low-cost changes you can make to...
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Business Travel As We Know It Is Slowly Dying
The current crisis in business travel has a lot of parallels to the late 1990s when travelers began to defect from the practice of visiting or phoning their local travel agencies in favor of booking...
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Beer Is No Longer America's Favorite Booze
Since they don't have a dumb presidential election to worry about this year, the people at Gallup have finally turned their attention to our nation's most pressing issue: drinking preferences. After...
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Major Hotels Are Getting Rid Of Mini-Bars
In a move that is most certainly a reason to jump on the next hotel bed you come across, properties around the world have begun to pull the plug on the overpriced, in-room vending machines we call...
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The Best Camping Spots For New Yorkers Without A Car
MIDTOWN — Camping is not just for those with wheels. Believe it or not, some state campgrounds are available by public transportation and a short cab ride or hike."You don’t have to go very far at all...
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Dear Business Travelers: It's Time To Start Thinking Less 'Hilton' And More...
Hey, America, nice seeing you.I was out on the road for the last week, talking about my book in New York, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Portland, OR, all funded by the Kickstarter backers...
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These Futuristic Game Tables Will Seriously Upgrade Your Next Foosball Or...
In a span of six years a smartphone model can go through more facelifts than a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.Around for hundreds of years, most tabletop games —apart from a few bells and...
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Rent Is So High That New Yorkers Can't Afford To Move
MANHATTAN —Summer tends to be a bustling time for the rental market, but things are a little different this year. Many Manhattanites seem to be staying put, real estate experts said.The number of new...
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The 6 Most Diabolical Holes In Golf
Golf is a game that gives you a chance to witness some spectacular scenery. It’s also a game that can make you want to rip your hair out if you let the spectacular views lull you into a false sense of...
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20 Smart Ways To Save Water This Summer
With warmer temperatures and less rainfall in many regions, summer is a great time to get serious about conserving water. Whether your goal is to help your community during a time of drought, keep...
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These Awesome 3D Printed Lightbulbs Are Perfect For City-Lovers
The humble lightbulb, you think it might be safe from the clutches of 3D printing, but no. Not at all. Designer David Graas has created 3D-printed LED bulbs that have cityscapes rising from them in a...
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6 Reasons Why Montreal Bagels Are Better Than All Other Bagels
Let's be clear: this is not a schmear campaign against the other cities famed for their boiled bread (we're looking at you New York, and sort of glancing sideways at you, Chicago), but rather a...
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The Best French Restaurants In America
At Le Pigeon in Portland, OR, the profiteroles come with foie gras and the duck is served “moo shoo” style, with plum chutney and mushrooms. These once-unthinkable deviations from French tradition are...
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A Guide To The Newly-Revamped Jersey Shore
Between MTV’s, Jersey Shore, and the devastation wrought by last year’s Superstorm Sandy, the coastal region of New Jersey hasn’t had much to celebrate lately. But its citizens are nothing if not...
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19 Things The Millionaire Next Door Won't Tell You
Although having a million bucks isn’t as impressive as it once was, it’s still nothing to sneeze at.In fact, Reuters reports that in 2009 there are 7.8 million millionaires in the United States. That’s...
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The Best US Cities For Coffee Addicts
Before you order an espresso at a Seattle coffee bar, you can often read where the coffee beans came from, how those beans were roasted—and even a short résumé of the barista who’s making your...
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There's A Simple, Unbiased Way To Figure Out Whether To Rent Or Buy
If you are a renter and pondering whether it’s time buy a home, one thing that might be on your mind is a rent vs. own analysis. As you can imagine, this analysis will help you determine the financial...
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9 Reasons Why You Should Only Travel With A Carry On
In travel, size does matter. The smaller, the better. My choice of luggage is still dependent on what type of trip I am on. When I travel for business I carry a suitcase. I need to carry a suit and...
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