February 2005
Volume 30
Number 2
Features
The New Utopians
A workplace where people are valued and rewarded? That’s what the top workplaces on our list – companies small to large- are striving for.
By Erik Gunn
The Billionaire’s Son
In this honest, penetrating portrait of philanthropist Christopher Abele, you’ll see how very much more there is to the Boston expat.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?
Because you can’t judge members of this high-IQ society by their cover.
By M. Van Clief
On the Cover
Kahler Slater, photographed by Kevin J. Miyazaki
Departments
Outfront
Provoking Thoughts
Letters
Read them and leap.
This Month
Artfully moving magic, Josh Groban’s whirls of curls, fitful Sleep and a couple of threesomes.
Edited by Charlene Mills
The Insider
Ten alternatives to docking the USS Des Moines here, Bud’s uh-oh loan, a musical man and Obie Yadgar’s passion.
Edited by Natalie Dorman
Pressroom Confidential
A new JS publisher: something wicked this way comes? Belling in deeper doodoo.
By Peter Robertson
Critical Eyes
A half-dozen quick, about-town reads.
Edited by Ann Christenson
Savvy City
Home
How to outfit your real-big interiors.
By Colleen Heather Rogan
Real Estate
Selling your digs? Don’t underestimate curb appeal.
Edited by Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Style
The color of cupid on garments, lips and nails.
By Colleen Heather Rogan
Travel
Ice is nice for fishing, even flying a kite.
By Mario Quadracci
Dining Out
Los Mitos los wonderful? What about Doyle’s new crib?
By Ann Christenson.
Your Health
Heart attacks: the cause you didn’t know about.
By Carolyn B. Alfvin
Dining Guide
Best bets we use, easy ways to find fish fries and brunches, and details about more than 300 restaurants.
Nightlife
Cocktails and paintbrushes. A brush with fame.
Edited by Natalie Dorman
Endgame
“Bud & Wendy.” Like all long-running serials, this one had to come to an end.
By Rick Horowitz