How to moderate the power of lobbyists
There is a fundamental question raised by lobbying of the Congress: Can we temper its excesses without destroying its usefulness as a valued component of the system? There are roughly 13,000 registered lobbyists in Washington at the moment, and they spend huge sums of money on their work - $3.5 billion last year, according to the Center on Responsive Politics. This money goes into campaign contributions, independent election expenditures, questionable grassroots campaigns, wooing legislators with golf tours, cruises, gifts to favorite charities and the like. More »
Head wraps bring style, hope to cancer patients
It was the type of sunny Sunday afternoon that seemed perfect for food, friends, fashion and fun. And knowing the intimate garden party gathering was for a good cause seemed to make those who came to The House of Tafari Collection's Wrapping for a Cause fundraiser even more enthusiastic. More »
Female execs give students inside scoop on music industry
Nearly 200 people filled the seats of Berklee Performance Center to learn how to take their music business careers to the next level. The "Business of Hip-Hop/Urban Music Symposium," in its fifth year, is an annual knowledge sharing event hosted by Berklee College of Music that puts music industry professionals on the hot seat so that members of the panel's audience can ask questions about the ins and outs of creating, promoting and earning income in the music business. More »
