D Magazine September 2000
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BusinessDallas THE 16TH FLOOR
High above the Galleria, “strays” come together to invest billions. And they are revolutionizing the way technology companies get funded.
By JEFF BOWDEN
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From the Publisher How Houston Reformed Its Schools
Even after all we’ve been through, Dallas’ public schools can still be fixed. Houston shows what a committed school board-backed by an energized business community-can accomplish.
By Wick Allison
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Living Legends Pretty in Pink
There are some things money can’t buy. Like a Mary Kay Cadillac.
By JEFF BOWDEN
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Naked City Rays of Hope
City fathers have treated Fair Park like a poor relation. Politicians have treated it like a patronage prize. Citizens just avoid it. Despite all of them, it’s making a comeback.
By Tom Pauken
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Our Best Public High Schools
How the Top 72 Schools Rank for College Prep.
By Valerie Douglas
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Street Talk Captain of the News
Bob Mong sits at the helm of the Dallas Morning News as it enters stormy seas. What’s his plan? Be aggressive and very, very smart.
By MIKE SHROPSHIRE
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The Accidental Movie Star
Of the three Dallas brothers who made the indie hit Bottle Rocket, Luke Wilson never really wanted to be an actor. So, with three movies coming out this season, why is he the one teetering on the brink of stardom?
By John Bloom
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THE LAST LAUGH
The other kids made fun of him because he enjoyed dressing up dolls. Now Anthony Mark Hankins, the hottest designer in Dallas, is worth $40 million and is loved by the ladies.
By Valerie Douglas
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Travel The Heart of San Francisco
Slip into hip luxury in the SoMa district-the place to stay in the City by the Bay.
By Mary Brown Malouf
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URBAN LIVING
Commuters to downtown Dallas have noticed something out of the ordinary during rush hour for the past few years. As they head south to work in the mornings, stuck in traffic as usual, a steady stream of vehicles headed north zips past them. These lucky drivers are in-city residents who have ditched the long commutes in exchange for a more convenient lifestyle which includes a quick reverse commute or even walking to work-luxuries many Dallas professionals have never experienced.