Obama weighs Clinton, Richardson as sec. of state Nov 15, 2008
A visitor is reflected through an artwork on display during Sotheby's Latin American Art preview, in New York. AFP/Emmanuel Dunand. (Yahoo News)
Vibrant Buenos Aires can be a steal Nov 4, 2008
Like many Latin American cities, Buenos Aires' prime real estate for people-watching belongs to plazas and cafes. A prime example is Plaza de Mayo, in the city's Centro district, which is flanked by the president's office, a Gothic cathedral and high-rise office buildings. (CNN -- Travel)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 1, 2008
African singer Samite, Latin American group Eco del Sur, Pakistani vocalist Sabir Hossain with tabla master Golamali. www. (The Trentonian, NJ)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
I also heard that there is an FBI investigation of teams pocketing bonuses of Latin American players. If the baseball players union actually cared, they would provide representation to Latin American players who sign with big league clubs to make sure they get the money they re promised ... I also heard that there is an FBI investigation of teams pocketing bonuses of Latin American players. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* OTHER RELEASES Jun 6, 2008
This won awards on the Latin American festival circuit. Bordertown. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taleb Outsells Greenspan as Black Swan Gives Wall Street Worst Turbulence Mar 28, 2008
He cites the Latin American debt crisis of 1982, the collapse of hedge fund firm Long-Term Capital Management LP in 1998 and the crash of the U.S. stock market in October 1987, to name a few. As the founder and manager of New York-based Empirica LLC, a hedge fund firm he ran for six years until he closed it in 2004, Taleb built an investment strategy based on trading. (Bloomberg)
(Latin) girl power Dec 14, 2007
The talk show is dedicated to Latin American women and is taped in front of a live audience at 3 p.m. each Saturday at Music City Mall. Kevin Buehler|Odessa American Having a mother whom she calls the Erin Brockovich of Argentina spurred local journalist Gaby Natale to create a TV show dubbed SuperLatina. (Odessa American, TX)
Painting found in rubbish sells for $US1 million Nov 23, 2007
The sale came amid a week of Latin American art auctions in New York expected to fetch around $US50 million ($A56. 13 million) and as the city's first contemporary Latin American art fair wrapped up after selling some 300 works ... The city's Museum of Modern Art is also due this week to unveil an exhibition of its most recent Latin American acquisitions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Painting Found in Trash Sells for $1M Nov 23, 2007
The brightly colored abstract work was purchased for $1,049,000 by an unidentified private American collector bidding by phone at Sotheby's Latin American Art sale Tuesday night. Gibson spent four years trying to find out about the painting, finally discovering on the "Antiques Roadshow" Web site that it had been featured on the popular PBS program and described as a missing masterpiece stolen in 1989. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tamayo painting found in dumpster sells for more than $1M Nov 22, 2007
Another Tamayo, Bodegon con Mujer, on offer in the same auction of Latin American art, failed to sell. A third Tamayo work, Trovador,which was to be the star of Christie's auction of Latin American art, alsoon Tuesday, had to be pulled from the sale because of a court ruling ... The Christie's auction set several records for Latin American artists, among them. (CBC News)
This flea market is as much about the food as the treasures Nov 3, 2007
These days, Sweet Union is a slice of Latin American life, an open-air market with a selection of street food that's pure Mexico ... Thousands of people, almost all Latin American, strolling through aisles lined with tooled boots, soccer shirts and jewelry. (The Daily Reflector)
Titus House, 4 others star in Scottsdale's home tour Oct 26, 2007
Arcadia Home: Located on a citrus acre in the Arcadia neighborhood, this 30-year-old Southwest-flavored home has an eclectic collection of European, Latin American, and Native American art. There is a bougainvillea-filled patio. (AZCentral -- Business)
Painting dumped on a New York street could sell for $1m Oct 25, 2007
Sotheby's said the painting, which it described as an important work of the artist's mature period, would go up for sale at its Latin American Art auction on 20 November. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Is it art? Is it trash? In this case, it's both Oct 24, 2007
Sotheby's said it could bring up to $1-million when it is sold at its Latin American Art auction on Nov. 20. Ms. Gibson will receive the $15,000 reward the couple put up when it was stolen, plus an undisclosed percentage of the sale. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
$1 million masterpiece found in trash Oct 24, 2007
Sotheby's says it could bring up to $1 million when it is sold at its Latin American Art auction on Nov. 20. On the Net. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Artwork Found In Trash Could Sell For $1M Oct 23, 2007
It will be sold at its Latin American Art auction on Nov. 20. IMAGES IN THE NEWS. (WNBC.com, NY)
Keeping up the pace: A new chair puts her stamp on Hudson's Artswalk Sep 29, 2007
Hanvik, who has considerable experience with the art world of Latin America, has put together an exhibit of Contemporary Latin American Art. It is one example of an Artswalk, says Arnaud, that is not just about access with area artists. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Recording amplifies the drama Sep 18, 2007
He was convicted in 1994 of receiving stolen goods after trying to sell some rare Latin American coins in Glendale. A Miami dealer had reported the coins stolen from him at a collectibles show in Long Beach. (Los Angeles Times)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 23, 2007
Paul Star Tribune) -- MINNEAPOLIS: Authorities discover eight brothels where newly arrived Latin American immigrants were forced into lives of prostitution. 550. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Dirty moneyA former money launderer reveals the tricks of his trade May 21, 2007
In the aftermath of a broken marriage he ended up staying with a friend of a friend who had extensive Latin American connections and many nocturnal visitors. I always spent my money as I never expected to live beyond 40. (BBC News -- Business)
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She will play a selection of Latin American piano works. The daughter of Jeanne Skyrm Hayman and the late Richard Skyrm, Susanne holds a BA in music from the College of Idaho, graduating summa cum laude with honors in music. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Weekend Guide Apr 5, 2007
Student Tutorial Exhibitions," through April 22. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. GUITAR SOCIETY OF FINE ART PRESENTS CARLOS PEREZ "An Evening of Classical Latin American Classical Guitar. " Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Oakland. Thurs. 8 p.m. Free. 412-624-4125. CHATHAM BAROQUE AND THE CALVARY CHOIR "Membra Jesu Nostri," Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside. Fri. 8 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-661-0120 ext. 20. PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR With John W. Becker, organ. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 8:30 p.m.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
D-backs notes: Webb likely to start Feb 27, 2007
Moving up: The D-backs promoted Junior Noboa to special assistant to the general manager, Latin American operations. Noboa had been the team's director of Latin American operations since October of 2003 and he was the organization's first international hire in August of 1995. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Hacienda Tour spotlights Mexican art Feb 17, 2007
Purchase tickets in advance at Fiesta Furnishings, 15320 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, (480)951-3239; Tlaquepaque, 10401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480)948-0088; Sueos Latin American Imports, 6035 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, (602)265-3486; and Vision Gallery, 80 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, (480)917-6859. FEATURED. (AZCentral -- Home)
Ohio students accused of posting fake snow-day notice on school's Web site Feb 11, 2007
The ringleaders sneaked hundreds of women into the United States, most of them from Latin American countries, and forced them to have sex with as many as 40 men a day, according to the court documents. They moved the women from brothel to brothel and kept the earnings. (North County Times)
Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up Schedule Jan 11, 2007
Find out whats going on in the teams minor league system and Latin American activities from Jeff Luhnow and members of the Minor League Staff. Meet members of The League of Their Own. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
