One factor: the world's largest eyewear company, the Italian firm Luxottica, controls a big chunk of the business. Lesley Stahl reports. source … [Read more...] about Sticker shock: Why are glasses so expensive?
Archives for October 2012
From Giants to Jets: Morphing MetLife Stadium
Making one stadium home for both the New York Giants and the New York Jets requires an intricate changeover - from endzone logos, lighting, tee-shirts, banners, artwork - sometimes in just 12 hours. See the tricks used, including how the crew shuffles those 2,000-pound endzone trays. With 'Off Duty' Host Wendy Bounds. Don’t miss a WSJ video, subscribe here: … [Read more...] about From Giants to Jets: Morphing MetLife Stadium
Inside London’s smallest apartment
CNN's Richard Quest takes you inside London's smallest apartment. It can be yours for a few hundred thousand dollars. source … [Read more...] about Inside London’s smallest apartment
How Mandolin ‘Genius’ Will Spend $500,000
Musical bluegrass prodigy Chris Thile of "Punch Brothers" talks about mistaking the MacArthur "Genius" grant caller for a hit man, his big grant purchase, and composing music for the "Hunger Games," Bonus: hear him play an early composition. Subscribe to the WSJ Live YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wsjdigitalnetworkork More WSJLive … [Read more...] about How Mandolin ‘Genius’ Will Spend $500,000
Caroline Kennedy on JFK’s secret recordings
Secret audio tapes of former President John. F. Kennedy are being released for the first time. His daughter, Caroline, speaks to Gayle King about the historic recordings, which include some kind words from her father. source … [Read more...] about Caroline Kennedy on JFK’s secret recordings