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But there's no dearth of heart-pounding, pulse-racing, stomach-dropping moments in his latest caper: a multi-stage, long-in-the-planning scheme to rob a well-guarded offshore "banker" of his fortune in laundered assets.

In Brief: Mystery Tom Nolan 2011

The Mormon church is a private entity, and its wealth is a well-guarded secret.

The Sins of Brother Curtis Lisa Davis 2011

It's now clear that the foundation has a double-standard about who it gives money to and receives money from, and no compunction about using its well-known and well-guarded name to provide marketing clout and the appearance of good behavior to some bad corporate actors.

Richard (RJ) Eskow: False Apology: At Least Four Komen Recipients - And Sponsors Like Bank Of America - Are 'Under Investigation' RJ 2012

The well-guarded secret in the back offices — the biggest cause for suspense as the week goes along — is how much Snyder and Co. are willing to trade to move up to a top five spot, or even higher, to guarantee they can get a player they really want.

If Redskins want Sanchez, how much will they pay in draft picks? 2009

It's now clear that the foundation has a double-standard about who it gives money to and receives money from, and no compunction about using its well-known and well-guarded name to provide marketing clout and the appearance of good behavior to some bad corporate actors.

Richard (RJ) Eskow: False Apology: At Least Four Komen Recipients - And Sponsors Like Bank Of America - Are 'Under Investigation' RJ 2012

Near the audience hall was another immense gathering space with one hundred columns, as well as the large and well-guarded treasury constructed of deceptively plain mud bricks.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

It's just that those in charge have diverted that wealth into a deep well that sits on their well-guarded estates.

America Is Not Broke 2011

Near the audience hall was another immense gathering space with one hundred columns, as well as the large and well-guarded treasury constructed of deceptively plain mud bricks.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

But an equally colorful sideshow, with real clowns, takes place in a small park across the street, where diverse protest groups—focused on concerns such as Tibetan nomads, killings in Guinea and gay rights in Iran—wedge into what amounts to a well-guarded holding pen to have their say.

By U.N. 'Circus,' a Sideshow of Opinions Christopher Rhoads 2011

Near the audience hall was another immense gathering space with one hundred columns, as well as the large and well-guarded treasury constructed of deceptively plain mud bricks.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011