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Cash, Cows And The Rise Of Nerd Philanthropy 26 Aug 2013 | 08:50 pm
This morning, we reported on a charity called GiveDirectly that's trying to help poor people in the developing world in an unusual way: It gives them money with no strings attached. This is a somewhat...
Philanthropy's X Factor 23 Aug 2013 | 07:25 am
What would a marriage of Kickstarter and GoFundMe look like, with a bit of X factor competition thrown in? A site that promoted great ideas for good causes – all thought up and funded by the ubiquitou...
China’s Manufacturing Gains on Stronger Domestic Demand: Economy 22 Aug 2013 | 08:49 am
A Chinese manufacturing index rose in August from the lowest level in 11 months, adding to signs the world’s second-biggest economy is strengthening after a two-quarter slowdown. Read more
A luxury resort in Virginia’s horse country 21 Aug 2013 | 04:51 am
The Salamander Resort and Spa will open for business next week after more than a decade of planning — a major change for Middleburg, Va., a town of fewer than 700 people. Read more
Luxury travel network announces top hotel, bar and spa 20 Aug 2013 | 07:04 am
It was a frenetic week in Vegas for members of the luxury-travel industry. Virtuoso, the self-proclaimed "leading luxury travel network," hosted its annual travel conference at the Bellagio last week....
Home Sales Seen Rising to Three-Year High: U.S. Economy Preview 19 Aug 2013 | 07:12 am
Home sales probably increased in July to the highest level in more than three years as growing demand for residential real estate bolsters the expansion, economists said before reports this week. Rea...
Tepid US Retail Sales Raising Doubts About Economy 16 Aug 2013 | 07:45 am
Bleaker outlooks at retailers like Wal-Mart and Macy's are raising doubts that consumers will spend enough in coming months to lift the still-subpar U.S. economy. Read more
Are Diesels The Future For Luxury Sport Sedans? Audi Says Yes 15 Aug 2013 | 10:06 am
As gas-mileage standards tighten steadily through 2025, how do you have a big, powerful, luxurious sedan more efficient? Read more
Luxury-Car Market Shifts Gear in China 14 Aug 2013 | 08:45 pm
In recent years, luxury-car makers have been all fired up over China. The likes of Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin rolled out models carrying images of dragons or other auspicious symbols. Read...
Europe Growing Again Means Boost for Global Economy 13 Aug 2013 | 06:53 am
The euro area is turning into more of a help than a hindrance for the world economy. Read more
