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The article discusses the potential benefits and disadvantages to restaurants of being featured in "The Michelin Guide" and Michelin's decision to publish a restaurant guide to Colorado. Also cited are why restaurant operators like chef Caroline Glover was not included in the guide despite being named best chef in the Mountain region by the James Beard Foundation in 2022, and why chefs and restaurants want to be included in the fine dining guide.

The article focuses on Jeff Zucker, former CNN president, investing in Media Res, the independent studio behind "The Morning Show," as part of his efforts to build a media empire for RedBird IMI, marking his return to the world of scripted programming since the early 2000s.

The article reports on the growing trend among young people in China of trading white-collar jobs for manual labor. Among the cited advantages of manual labor are joy of predictable hours, less competitive atmosphere, escape from mental drain and emotional exhaustion. It raises debates about the demanding corporate culture in China, unemployment problem on young educated Chinese who are unwilling to take on blue-collar work, and issues about diversity and discrimination.

The article attributes the failure of Oscar-oriented films like "Licorice Pizza," "Nightmare Alley" and "Armageddon Time" to generate box office revenue to people's shift to streaming services. It discusses other factors for the box office failure of movies including cultural irrelevancy, rise of television dramas, refusal of sophisticated older audiences to mix with the multiplex masses as their favorite art house theaters have closed, and problem with content.

The article explores the unexpected involvement of Standard Industries, initially a roofing company, in the media business and its ties to former Vanity Fair staff members. It mentions how Standard Industries has become an investor and backer of various media startups, including Air Mail and others, by leveraging the expertise of former Vanity Fair employees.

The article reports that the Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing to discuss China's role in promoting peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, presenting a three-part proposal for a two-state solution.

The article focuses on the diverse movie library of HBO Max, which, in addition to the expected prestige television, includes a wide range of content such as large-scale fantasy series, classic Hollywood films from the Golden Age, and works by independent and foreign auteurs.

The article reports that different. Nick Kyrgios and Ons Jabeur brought a fresh diversity to the men's and women's singles finals, and became the first North African player with Malaysian roots and a well-documented swagger that marks Grand Slam final.

The article focuses on the Los Angeles bureau chief for The New York Times, Corina Knoll, sharing five recently watched and heard things that revolve around frivolity, learning, and the appreciation of Los Angeles.

The article focuses on the unique approach taken by photographer Caroline Tompkins in capturing artist Cindy Sherman, using props and fake body parts to reflect Sherman's transformative process and her recent work involving collage.

The article discusses a corner of the Senate chamber, Delegate Stacey Plaskett, the congressional representative from the Virgin Islands, has struck by the poignancy of the scene.

The article discusses Brett Martin's book "Difficult Men" and its reflection on the changes in prestige television since its publication in 2013, highlighting the transformation of show creators and the impact of streaming platforms on the industry.

The article reports that Shahed Hussain, owner of limousine company Prestige Limousine, had repeatedly ran afoul of state inspectors. A limousine he owned ran a stop sign on October 6, 2018 and plowed into another car and left 20 people dead. Hussain obtained a driver's license in 2001 using fake documents for a taxi driver who paid him 1,000 U.S. dollars. He started a secret career that led him to pose as a recruiter of terrorists.

The article focuses on the success of Saudi Arabia in gaining popularity in the field of sports citing its soccer player Karim Benzema who is the reigning Ballon d'Or winner.

The article presents information on the ranking and revenue of several films at the box office in the U.S. as of October 23, 2006. The box-office tracking company Exhibitor Relations Co. found out that the motion picture "The Prestige," starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale did business worth $14.8 million, reaching the top of the charts. The motion picture "The Departed," came down at the second position.

Reviews the music recording "Dexter Gordon: The Complete Prestige Recordings."

The article profiles African American football player Kenjon Barner, the running back for the Oregon Ducks of the University of Oregon. He graduated with a degree in criminology and plans to take up yoga and ballet classes in the fall of 2012. The performance of Barner during a college football match against the Arizona State University is highlighted wherein he shot 71 yards.

Describes the author's dining experiences at Mix in New York city where she ate endives wrapped in ham and baked in classic bechamel sauce. Details about the recipe; Champagne; Desser; Recommendation for a holiday supper.

Reports on the problems in profitability, operations and popularity of the Germany-based automobile company, Mercedes-Benz highlighting the performance of the DaimlerChrysler appointed executive, Eckhard Cordes. Problems in maintaining market presence and consumer confidence in the quality of their products; Issues on the competition between Cordes and the head of Chrysler, Dieter Zetsche to succeed DaimlerChryslter chief executive, Jurgen E. Schrempp; Business plans and other problems within the company.

Reports that Chicago, Illinois-based private equity company GTCR Golder Rauner LLC has agreed to buy household cleaning and personal care products maker Prestige Brands International Inc. from MidOcean Partners.

The author reviews an October 2, 2006 fashion show of designs by Viktor & Rolf in Paris, France.

The article reviews the film "The Prestige," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Robert Angler and Andy Serkis.

Deals with the prestige attached with being confined in a high class rehabilitation center.

Provides some findings of a Harris Poll which rated professions by levels of prestige. Survey which found that doctors and scientists were held in the highest regard; Increase in the favorable response toward teachers; Low standing of accountants.

Indoor malls in New York have received a mixed reception. Outlets like Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport and the Albee Square Mall in Downtown Brooklyn have posted lackluster performances. But the shops at the Time Warner Center and the Manhattan Mall in Midtown have generally been considered successes. So the developers of the first suburban-style fashion mall to be built in New York City in nearly 40 years -- an indoor shopping center with several levels and bookended by department stores -- are taking something of a chance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTERACTIVE FEATURE A graphic shows how readers of all ages responded to questions about their economic outlook: their job status, their thoughts on the next generation's job prospects and their spending plans. The 100 most recent comments are plotted along a spectrum. www.nytimes.com/business [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Infuriating as it plainly was for a proud, private man like Willie Randolph to hear his job status discussed as if he weren't in the room, bristling as he was when he said, ''I got to get on the field, man,'' as the pregame news conference dragged on, the session was no Memorial Day picnic for Omar Minaya either. Any decision on Randolph's managerial tenure with the Mets will be Minaya's, according to Minaya, who added, ''Always with ownership consultation.'' He has to pray now that Randolph wins enough games to keep the owners consulting, not intervening, because the minute Fred or Jeff Wilpon decides Randolph must go, the rest of the season becomes a referendum on the general manager. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Willie Randolph finds himself in the spotlight these days, with his job status in question and his demeanor in the dugout under a microscope. Despite the reprieve provided by two weekend victories against the Yankees, that spotlight followed Randolph to Atlanta on Tuesday, where he was asked to clarify remarks that appeared Monday in a column by Ian O'Connor in The Record of Hackensack, N.J. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the threat of global outsourcing to white-collar jobs in the U.S.

Reports on the Viktor & Rolf fashion show held on March 2, 2005 in Paris, France.

Delves into the tourism status in Rwanda. Number of tourists that visited the country; Presentation at the annual World Travel Market in London, England; Strategies employed to lure tourists to the country.

Offers the opinion that social climbing, previously a much scorned habit signifying opportunism, is a necessary social function that performs in much the same way as 'survival of the fittest' evolution. History of social climbing; Praise for the habit; Advice to social climbers, including an admonition to hire a publicist and to learn how to be a self-promoter.

The article discusses the decision making process for students who are choosing colleges in the U.S., comparing school prestige with the amount of financial aid offered by universities. Scholarships versus loans, the psychological aspects of college selection, and decisions based on family income are also discussed.

The article discusses the impact of a Saudi military campaign to combat Iranian-backed Houthi rebel fighters in Yemen, noting that King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Prince Mohammed bin Salman risked their reputations on the campaign. The authors note that the Houthis have advanced despite Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and that the civil war in Yemen has strengthened the Yemeni affiliate of the Al Qaeda terrorist organization, and the long-term implications for the Middle East are discussed.

The article reports that technology company Apple Inc. has moved to the television- style content, hiring Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht as the overseers of the video programming.

The article offers brief information on the Genesis G80 sedan from automobile firm Hyundai Corp.

WASHINGTON -- Senator Robert C. Byrd accumulated many things during his half-century in the Senate, immense power, a reputation for oratory and records for longevity notable among them. He also had a penchant for acquiring that most precious of Capitol commodities: real estate. Like many veteran lawmakers, Mr. Byrd equated Capitol office space with prestige and influence. Over the years, he built a sprawling Appropriations Committee empire on the first floor of the Senate side of the Capitol amid the splendor of the frescoes painted by Constantino Brumidi. And the term ''built'' should be taken literally. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

It costs millions of dollars to get in, comes with a nice salary, plenty of staff members, national influence and real prestige, but the Senate obviously does not hold the irresistible attraction it once did. Senator Judd Gregg, a Republican stalwart, was the latest to jolt his colleagues this week with his decision to depart for the new administration -- a Democratic one at that. Mr. Gregg became the third senator to leave for the executive branch and the fifth if you count Barack Obama and Joseph R. Biden Jr., who now run the executive branch. Others, notably Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, were eager to make the move. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The colleges have given their answers. They have sent acceptance letters to high school seniors and their parents along with notifications of how much, if any, financial aid they are offering. Now, those parents and students have until May 1 to address what may be the toughest questions: Should they choose the most affordable school? Or should they pick the one with more prestige, even if it's a financial stretch, even if it means going deep into debt? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Provides perspectives from New Haven, Connecticut Mayor John DeStefano about the implication of the prestige brought by nonprofit institutions for the city's economic position. Tax concerns; Limitation of ability of the city to provide services due to budget gap; Actions taken by the government to address the problem.

The article reports on the decline of the glamour of the annual indoor track meet Millrose Games held in Manhattan, New York City on February 20, 2016.

The article reports that Yale University is bucking the trends in college admissions and considering adding two additional undergraduate colleges, opening the ultra-selective university to more students. President Richard C. Levine says that the increased size would allow the college to educate more students, including the academically brilliant and talented who may be overlooked because they lack connections.

Focuses on the prestige associated with the winning of the America's Cup yacht race, held in 2000 in New Zealand. Description of the trophy; Competition between the defending Team New Zealand and Italy's Prada Challenge; Why the Cup is so highly regarded; The legacy of the Cup in New Zealand, and fears that it may be lost to Italy; Outlook for the race.

The article reports on fashion trends concerning female musicians and actresses, focusing on their custom-designed gowns commissioned for high profile award ceremonies. Details are given noting how actresses are seeking out and demonstrating their prestige through association with well known fashion designers who make individual dresses for them. Additional reasons for the popularity of one-off custom designed gowns are also discussed.

The article focuses on a research from Brigham Young University and San Diego State University on the effect of major courses and school selectivity on earnings of graduates after 10 years of graduation, and mentions the views of Mark H. Showalter, co-author of the study, on the same.

The article offers information on the economic condition of the boutique investment banks in the U.S.