photography by Rich Begany Even the most solemn occasions in a capitalist society are open to making a profit. When you see the president signing those new Acts of Congress…

‘ by Liza Mundy While ‘any one woman is worth any ten men’ (the provocation is intentional) might seem to be easily dismissed, empirical evidence is slowly building the case.…

by Prof. Allen Buchanan The question is not whether science should attempt to alleviate some of the tragedies of the human experience – like this baby with Down syndrome –…

Experience stunning simplicity or outrageous grandeur at privately owned boutique hotels and their eateries. The Standard Grill Standing proud riverside in the Meatpacking District, The Standard Hotel serves an urban…

‘ by Zee Krstic A modern take on old favorites. But as the new James Bond retorted when asked if shaken or stirred, sir: ‘Do I look like I give…

by Katherine Muniz photography by Patrick Fraser “The way I think we keep score in a civilized society is how well do we take care of those people, and this…

‘ by Professor Elaine Fox There now seems to be scientific evidence that, like Monty Python’s ‘(Life Of) Brian’, it really does pay to “Always look on the Bright Side…

by Moonah Ellison photography by Sean Gleason “I still, when I walk on a film set, I still pinch myself a little bit. I mean, literally. Sometimes, I feel so…

by Tavis Smiley & Cornel West There are nearly 150 million persistently poor and near poor people in America who are not responsible for the damage done by the Great…

by Chesley Turner photography by Jim Wright “With a voice like whiskey on a cold day, confidence that springs from a passionate exuberance for life, and an impressive knowledge base,…