2008 Passages: Lives lost this year Dec 26, 2008
The New York Times wrote that in the film's opening segment "achieves a bewitching indication of the excitement and thrill of being a child." Heart disease, Dec. 20 ... Clive Barnes, 81, longtime theater and dance critic for the New York Post ... He began with The New York Times in 1965, moving to the Post in 1977. (USA Today)
Carlton Hobbs Mexican Cabinet Pronounced Unique by Franz Meyer Museum Dec 23, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlton Hobbs LLC, the New York based international antiques dealer today announced it discovered and acquired a Highly Important Marquetry Escritorio, made in Villa Alta, Oaxaca, in the second half of the 17th century ... "We have a long track record of seeking out highly unusual pieces in terms of their design, the quality of their craftsmanship and the materials used. In Mexican furniture I particularly love the dazzling results created by the blend of techniques... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tom Cruise takes on challenges of Valkyrie role Dec 22, 2008
When I read the script, I first thought about how incredibly suspenseful this was, Cruise said in an interview at New York s Regency Hotel ... By Associated Press NEW YORK It took a few years, but Tom Cruise says he regrets the tongue-lashing. (Boston Herald)
Christmas Classics Dec 22, 2008
Bell, Book and Candle (1958): A Christmas story with a Halloween vibe with James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Hermione Gingold and the legendary Elsa Lanchester in a New York City teeming with beatnik witches and warlocks ... Join New York Police Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) in his ultra-violent battle against Eurotrash terorrists led by sublimely wicked Alan Rickman (avant [] ), who have taken over a Los Angeles high-rise. (Boston Herald)
Rocking With 'Records' Dec 22, 2008
RECORD' NIGHT "Cadillac Records" writer/director Darnell Martin and star Beyonce Knowles attend the film's New York premiere ... If your familys from the Delta, the story of Muddy Waters and the other great blues musicians who migrated north and if youre a child of the 50s, which I am, and came of age in New York and sneaking up to the Apollo Theater to hear Chuck Berry ... She was working in New York for a producer I knew, a very well known independent producer, Ed Pressman, who... (TVweek.com)
All dressed up Dec 22, 2008
A Palm Beach County native, Kirsh began her career as an interior designer in the affluent suburbs of New York City. When she turned 30, she began suffering from progressive hearing loss. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
• Events Calendar Dec 19, 2008
The concerts are FEB. 25, "Latin Rhythms Meet Dizzy Gillespie," with Gillespie, Jon Faddis and an all-star band, vocalist Jackie Ryan, and Jose Rizo; FEB. 26, "Island Fever ??" Grooves From Brazil and the Caribbean," with Monty Alexander's Jazz and Roots, Kenny Barron's Canta Brazil with Trio da Paz and flutist Anne Drummond, and Anthony Wilson and Chico Pinheiro band; FEB. 27, "Sing and Swing, Tribute to Ray Brown," with Bobby McFerrin, Monty Alexander Trio, drummer Jeff Hamilton and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Santa man cometh! Dec 19, 2008
Daddabbo's feelings on the Santa subject echo those famously expressed by a New York Sun editor who responded to a letter sent by eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon in 1897, asking for the truth about whether Santa Claus exists: "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Cowboys-Steiner Collectibles Commemorate the Final Regular Season Game at Texas Stadium Dec 19, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans in "Big D" and football collectors alike will have an opportunity to own a piece of the last regular season game played at Texas Stadium this Sunday between the Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. Cowboys-Steiner Collectibles, a division of Steiner Sports Memorabilia, will be producing commemorative game ticket and turf collages it was announced today by Steiner Sports executive vice president, Sean Mahoney. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Barefoot Luxury in Indonesia Dec 19, 2008
A New York City gallery showcases art from Southeast Asia, a Sri Lankan bungalow makes a cool hideaway, Bristol reinvents itself, Heaven comes in the form of a Rwandan brasserie, and Champagne consumption goes from strength to strength ... New York City's historic hinterland, the journey out to a remote lodge in New Zealand, Phnom Penh's new generation of French restaurants and Photographer Chien-Chi Chang's arresting images will make you look twice ... A New York City exhibition traces the... (Time.com)
Private Kennedy Moves Toward Spotlight Dec 18, 2008
Now, Kennedy, 51, the only surviving child of former president John F. Kennedy, is the front-runner to assume the Senate seat in New York once held by her uncle Robert F. Kennedy and soon to be relinquished by Hillary Rodham Clinton ... became the latest to voice his support for having New York Gov. David A. Paterson (D) appoint Kennedy to replace Clinton when she becomes Obama's secretary of state ... Joel I. Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and a Kennedy... (CBS News -- US)
Five to go: Holiday light displays Dec 17, 2008
Christmas at Rockefeller Center in New York is a tradition for many ... Now every year on New York Street at Disney's Hollywood Studios, millions of lights enchant people of all ages ... Christmas at Rockefeller Center New York. (CNN -- Travel)
Friends Say Kennedy Has Long Wanted Public Role Dec 17, 2008
Now, Kennedy, 51, the only surviving child of former president , is the front-runner to assume the Senate seat in New York once held by her uncle and soon to be relinquished by ... chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and a Kennedy confidant, said he had a conversation with her eight years ago in which "it seemed to me she was now ready to start moving back into the public sector." The Obama campaign, he said, "was obviously a major turning point," adding that it "probably... (Washington Post)
Producer: Changes will kick American Idol into gear Dec 16, 2008
Although Warwick gave no reason for the move, The New York Post reported that American Idol officials didn t want to ask people to donate money when the economy is in such dire straits and with unemployment rates continuing to rise ... Photo by AP Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event for the show in New York ... By Associated Press NEW YORK - Former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has fired. (Boston Herald)
Brant Publications Launches Redesigned Interviewmagazine.com Dec 16, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Brant Publications announces the complete re-design of Interviewmagazine. com. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
After further review, Steelers clinch Dec 15, 2008
Cowboys 20, Giants 8 - In Irving, Texas, DeMarcus Ware added three sacks to his NFL-leading total (19) and Dallas took down Eli Manning eight times in a key victory against New York. Dallas QB Tony Romo threw touchdowns to third receiver Patrick Crayton and seldom thrown-to fullback Deon Anderson. (Boston Herald)
Princess Di collection a plum job for appraiser Dec 14, 2008
The call involved a possible client who had, a few months prior to the August 1997 death of Britain's Princess Diana, purchased 15 of her dresses at a charity auction at Christie's in New York. The woman had shown the dresses often, lending them out to museums and recently having them on display at Kensington Palace in London. (Missoulian, MT)
Collectible Edition of Award Winning Children's Book "God's Kiss" Released By Author And Radio Personality Donna Seebo Dec 13, 2008
New York Times Fri Dec 12, 7:23 am EDT. New York Times Thu Dec 11, 10:00 pm EDT. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Yankees, pitcher A.J. Burnett reach 5-year deal Dec 13, 2008
NEW YORK The New York Yankees reeled in another pitcher with a rich offer, reaching agreement with free agent A.J. Burnett on $82 ... New York is hoping to re-sign Andy Pettitte and has looked at Ben Sheets as an alternative. (Yahoo News)
Jennifer Aniston just cant button up over Brad Pitt Dec 12, 2008
By Associated Press NEW YORK - Jennifer Aniston wears a tie and nothing else on the January ... By Associated Press NEW YORK - Brad Pitt has strong words for the paparazzi. (Boston Herald)
Gordon Brown 'target of suicide bomb attack' Dec 12, 2008
" The investigation began in December last year when investigators made 14 arrests in connection with an alleged attempt to spring the Tunisian, Niza Trabelsi from jail in Belgium, although no one was charged. Trabelsi, a former professional footballer, was the handler for British shoe bombers Richard Reid and Saajid Badat and was arrested with the ingredients to make the explosive TATP. He was also part of a network planning an attack on the US Embassy in Paris which was connected to Finsbury... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Try entertainment gifts for Christmas Dec 12, 2008
In it, Sedaris tells what it's like to be an elf at Macy's in New York. Siouxland gifts. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
BETTER LIFE: Sexual health news Dec 12, 2008
To study this effect of color on behavior, psychologists at the University of Rochester in New York conducted five experiments and analyzed men's responses to photographs of women in various situations, such as the photos being framed in red or women wearing red in the photos. In every case, men rated the women in red frames or wearing red as considerably more attractive and sexually desirable than the same women with other colors. (USA Today -- Tech)
The Day the Earth Stood Still Colle... Dec 11, 2008
"Now, don't be alarmed, anybody but one of those things is here again. We mean one of those awesome contraptions that comes whirring in from outer space, humming and glowing with energy like a gigantic neon sign, to settle to earth in fearful splendor..." reported Bosley Crowther of The New York Times (9/19/51). Collectible Movie Posters. (Suite101.com)
At home with Hello!Lucky's Moyle sisters Dec 11, 2008
"I randomly decided to send samples to Kate's Paperie in New York," she said ... In May 2003, the sisters arrived at New York's National Stationery Show with eight greeting card designs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sportsworld has a new home on Route 1 Dec 11, 2008
For instance, Castinetti recently secured belonging to New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez that was posted on Sportsworld s eBay site. A contact in the Red Sox visitor s clubhouse enabled Castinetti to put the briefs up for sale. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Big pitcher, big money: Yankees land Sabathia Dec 11, 2008
LAS VEGAS The free-spending New York Yankees secured the biggest pitching prize on the market, giving CC Sabathia a record $161 million contract ... Flexing the economic muscle of a new billion-dollar ballpark and ignoring industrywide nervousness over big-money deals, New York agreed Wednesday to the framework of a $161 million, seven-year contract with Sabathia ... The two New York teams have made the most noise in the slow market. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Disrupting Detroit Dec 11, 2008
China's Growing Pains (90 sec.) It will take the equivalent of 10 New York cities to accomodate China's urbanizing population ... London's Lessons For New York Drivers (180 sec.) Putting a charge on incoming traffic makes business sense for America's biggest city. (Forbes -- Business)
The Punisher: War Zone Dec 11, 2008
Also in this version, the mobsters are caricatured New York Italians who may or may not be selling biological packages to the rag-heads in Queens. So for four years, Castle has been knocking out the members of every crime family, one by one, until he feels like he can push those damned laundry detergent commercials out of his head. (VUE Weekly)
Locked in on the hoop Dec 10, 2008
"It's not justice if you're going to slay a man for making a mistake when there's plenty of people that don't do time. Look at [former New York Governor] Eliot Spitzer.". With politics as the last topic of the day, everyone is smiling. (Boston Globe)
Wall Street Shears Bonuses Dec 10, 2008
New York: The Next Detroit ... New York In Crisis Industry expert sees New York's economy shrinking as a result of the turmoil on Wall Street ... Tribeca Film Festival 2008 Behind the glitz and celebrities, New York City tries to keep the business of Tribeca on track. (Forbes -- Business)
Mumbai embroidery firm stitches India's racial groups together Dec 10, 2008
Through word-of-mouth sales to Indian royalty, New York socialites, and ladies who lunch from London to Hong Kong, her venture now brings in 85,000 dollars a year. The income, she said, supports families of embroiderers in Calcutta, the biggest city in eastern India, and whole villages in the country's poorest state of Bihar. (Yahoo! Asia News)
NBC looking to chop programming hours Dec 9, 2008
By Associated Press NEW YORK - David Gregory s new job as moderator of "Meet the Press" is official. By Inside Track Word from Nantucket is that MSNBC bloviator Chris Matthews has gotten the thumbs. (Boston Herald)
Goldman's family: Simpson prison time is 'karma' Dec 9, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Simpson's Oct. 3 conviction with a co-defendant in the case of his confrontation last year with sports memorabilia dealers came 13 years to the day after he was cleared in a criminal trial in the slaying of Goldman and his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Goldmans: We will continue to pursue O.J. Dec 9, 2008
Its been a long time coming, Kim Goldman told TODAYs Meredith Vieira Monday in New York. She said that Simpson obviously will never pay for what he did to Ron and Nicole, but he is finally going to be held accountable for something. (MSNBC -- Crime)
The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilt... Dec 9, 2008
She heads to New York to bid on an eighth century T ang dynasty silver box at a plush auction house, a simple enough task, or so she thinks. Yet the box is withdrawn minutes before the auction, and an intricately-plotted mystery is set in action. (Suite101.com)
Lawyers: Most ex-Simpson defendants face probation Dec 9, 2008
New York Times Mon Dec 8, 9:54 pm EDT. New York Times Mon Dec 8, 9:53 pm EDT. (Yahoo News)
Goldman family says Simpson apology rang false, conviction and Dec 9, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- The family of Ron Goldman says O.J. Simpson's rambling apology in a Las Vegas courtroom last week was the last-ditch bid for leniency by a "monster.". Goldman's father Fred Goldman told NBC's "Today" Monday morning that Simpson's five-minute plea Friday over his confrontation last year with sports memorabilia dealers was that of "a monster who was simply trying to find a way to get the judge to give him a better deal.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Dec 9, 2008
urgent vacancy to be filled - new york based busin. USD40000 - USD47000 per annum + Medical + Pension + Training + Other bens. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
O.J.'s lawyer says appeal isn't frivolous Dec 8, 2008
Michael Shapiro, a New York defense lawyer who has followed the Las Vegas case, said Simpson's appeal may get extra attention from the Nevada Supreme Court, the state's only appellate court. "Superimposed over all of it is that he's O.J. He's not Joe Schmo," Shapiro said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
O.J. Simpson faces spartan prison as lawyers appeal Dec 8, 2008
Michael Shapiro, a New York defense lawyer who has followed the Las Vegas case, said Simpson's case may get extra attention from Nevada Supreme Court, the state's only appellate court. O.J. Simpson listens as District Court Judge Jackie Glass (not in photo) reads his sentence at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada December 5, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Father-son artists Dec 7, 2008
James etched New York City landmarks like St. Paul's Chapel and City Hall into copper plates and printed them in ink ... His New York City series committed urban landmarks, churches and public buildings to copper plates for ink pressings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Martha Crawford von Bulow, famed heiress dies at 76 Dec 7, 2008
We are grateful to our mother s private duty nurses and to the staffs of New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home, who cared for our mother while she was in a persistent vegetative state for the past 28 years, the statement said ... By Associated Press NEW YORK - Martha "Sunny" von Bulow, the heiress who spent the last 28 years of her. (Boston Herald)
Curse is blessing for ERs Wyle Dec 7, 2008
By Associated Press NEW YORK - NBC says "ER" will treat its last patients during a two-hour series finale. By Herald Wire Services Julianna Margulies won t rejoin the cast of ER for the finale. (Boston Herald)
Heiress Dead After 28 Years in Coma Dec 7, 2008
NEW YORK Martha "Sunny" von Bulow, the heiress who spent the last 28 years of her life in a coma she never came out of, died Saturday at age 76. She died at a nursing home in New York, her children said in a statement issued by family spokeswoman Maureen Connelly ... "Sunny," nicknamed for her disposition, was raised by her mother in New York City. (Fox News)
Unique stores New York City Dec 7, 2008
"Also worth a visit is Kidrobot at 118 Prince St., the Lucky magazine editor says. The store, which does have locations in Miami, Los Angeles and several other cities, showcases collectible and limited edition "art toys," from cartoonish 3-inch, 10 reindeers to foot-tall, two-headed furry creatures called "furillas," 37. A little farther uptown, Loehnen suggests checking out John Derian's stores, at 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He has an exquisite eye for one-off antiquities, curios and china," and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
* Sothebys to reduce salaries, cut jobs Dec 7, 2008
AP, NEW YORK Sunday, Dec 07, 2008, Page 11. Two Christies Hong Kong models stand in front of a painting by Zhang Xiaogang titled Bloodline: Big Families Series No. 2 from the collection of Oliver Stone during a press conference ahead of the Hong Kong 2008 Fall auction on Nov. 26. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
After 28-Year Coma, Sunny Von Bulow Dies Dec 7, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2008 ... She died in a New York City nursing home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, age 76 ... (AP) Martha "Sunny" von Bulow, who spent the last 28 years of her life in oblivion after what prosecutors alleged was two murder attempts by her husband, Claus, died Saturday at a nursing home in New York. (CBS News -- US)
Athletes In The Slammer Dec 7, 2008
At a Manhattan nightclub early in the morning on Nov. 28, New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress allegedly shot himself in the leg by accident ... "If we don't prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, I don't know who on earth we would," said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. (Forbes -- Business)
Armed men in wigs pull off 70m robbery at top Paris jewellery store Dec 6, 2008
A statement from Winston's New York headquarters said they were "cooperating with the authorities in their investigation". The area around Avenue Montaigne is familiar with such incidents, though not on this scale. (guardian.co.uk)
Poll shows Mitt Romney in running for 2012 Dec 6, 2008
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani ranked fourth with 57 percent, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich with 52, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal with 44 and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist with 32. Next Article in U.S. Politics: Advertisment. (Boston Herald)
Small-space style living provides comfort Dec 6, 2008
Those who live in New York are all-too-familiar with the need to squeeze into tiny spaces ... New York architects Frederick Biehle and Erika Hinrichs design upscale renovations for city apartments that make the most of small spaces by including cabinets that stretch all the way to the ceiling and translucent materials that create an airy feel. (AZCentral -- Business)
Auction companies to implement layoffs Dec 6, 2008
NEW YORK - Sotheby's Inc. has approved a restructuring plan that will lead to salary reductions and layoffs because of poorer than expected earnings. It was unclear how many people would lose their jobs. (AZCentral -- Business)
PartyGaming bets on Empire Online Dec 6, 2008
That was followed by the arrest of Peter Dicks, the chairman of Sportingbet, at JFK airport in New York. http://www. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
O.J. Simpson faces 6 years to life at sentencing Dec 5, 2008
The Associated Press Published: December 5, 2008. O.J. Simpson is going to prison; the question is for how long.. (International Herald Tribune)
Britney Spears taking her Circus on the road Dec 3, 2008
By Associated Press NEW YORK - Britney Spears is taking her "Circus" act on the road. In an appearance. (Boston Herald)
Ambler store to host nationwide Pokemon tournament Dec 3, 2008
Rob said Pokemon players do not need to be Ambler residents to play in the tournament and in past years they have come from Delaware, Maryland, New York and New Jersey. The Ambler Pokemon League is one of the largest on the East Coast, according to Rob, with between 40 and 60 players coming out on Sundays between 1 and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The children who come to play on Tuesdays will get a free booster pack from the Gailors if their homework is complete, Rob said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Dec 3, 2008
Cavs won the first game, 119-101, in New York on Nov. 25. Knicks are playing second night of a back-to-back after hosting Portland on Tuesday. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
HOLIDAY DVD PICKS Dec 3, 2008
LOU LUMENICK'S DVD PICKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS - New York Post. Loading. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Local family artists bringing collectors in from around the state Dec 3, 2008
Since then, Molly Bee has joined forces with her father Leon and their art has gained the attention of four other art galleries, three of which are located in New York, Rhode Island and California. As if that wasnt impressive enough, Tejas Antiques owner Duane Garner, who displays the original folk art both outside and inside his business, says simple word of mouth is bringing in a growing number of customers from the metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas and Houston. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Britney Spears number 2 to Barack Obama on web searches Dec 2, 2008
John McCain, New York Sen. -turned-Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton, President Bush, candidates Ron Paul, John Edwards, Mike Huckabee, California s governator Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Bay State Gov.. (Boston Herald)
Nearby Escapes Won't Break Travel Budgets Dec 1, 2008
If you live near New York City try Lake George, N.Y. ... Lake George, N.Y. Just three hours from Manhattan and located in Adirondack Park, scenic Lake George provides a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of New York City. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs Nov 30, 2008
In 1934, the New York Times described his coin collection as one of the largest in the world. "A lot of people call us crazy," he told the paper, "but I think it's a worthwhile hobby. It keeps me broke most of the time." Like any master hunter, he had a scavenger's instincts. (Time.com)
Thai protesters gird for a crackdown Nov 29, 2008
Ruth Fremson/ The New York Times Indian commandos took control of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, the last nest of terrorist resistance in Mumbai, after a lengthy assault, the head of the commando unit said. In Opinion: More Headlines. (International Herald Tribune)
Wine investing 2009: End of the madness Nov 29, 2008
Tony Cenicola/The New York Times ... When John Kapon, president of the New York wine merchants Acker Merrall & Condit, touched down in Hong Kong this month for his firm's autumn auction, he said he had no idea what to expect ... At its fine wine auction in New York on Nov. 2, Sotheby's sold only 65 percent of its offering. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
