Vanderbilt, the name synonymous with spectacular American saga, is once again the source of spectacle. A book, "The Rainbow Comes and Goes," and its companion HBO documentary "Nothing Left Unsaid" serve as manor-sized windows, granting those interested a voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of Gloria Vanderbilt and her son, Anderson Cooper.
Texas remains the leader among the 50 states in terms of economic vitality — for the moment. But a heavy debt load and high property and sales taxes imperil its future growth, according a new survey by the American Legislative Exchange Council.
And the state with the best overall economic outlook? Utah.