* Uproar over excessive executive pay intensifying in Britain Oct 4, 2008
He has not thrown himself a US$3 million 60th-birthday party, as did the buyout king Stephen Schwarzman, chairman of the private equity firm Blackstone Group. That event in February of last year came to epitomize an era of excess. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mahjong capers Aug 28, 2008
Lam, 32, is perhaps best known worldwide as mo-lei-tau nonsense comedy king Stephen Chows sizeable sidekick in movies like Shaolin Soccer and Kungfu Hustle. This would be the filmmakers second movie after his 2006 directorial debut, Ill Call You (Duk Haan Yum Cha in Cantonese), financed by Andy Laus Focus Films as one of six regional Chinese-language film in the regional film project Focus: First Cuts. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jun 28, 2008
Andalusia Star News: Neighbors. A NIGHT FOR PINK will be held at the Martha and Solon Dixon Center at LBWCC's Andalusia campus on Sat. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
A toast to 5 hot summer parties Jun 12, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Marshfield Pastimes -- Paper remembers early settlers in Marshfield Jun 5, 2008
In 1152, Oliver of Paul Holm was knighted by King Stephen for efficiency as Comptroller of the Royal Treasury. Later one reads of Sir William of Holme. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Silver Lion Films and Myriad Pictures to Produce 'The Cup' May 16, 2008
Silver Lion Films and Myriad Pictures to Produce 'The Cup' - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Colbert: 'I don't need to be president' Apr 15, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Colbert's bid for the presidency may have fallen short, but he's still determined to influence the race. Taping in Philadelphia will mark Stephen Colbert's biggest return to politics since his failed bid for president. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Out of this world Feb 7, 2008
COMEDY King Stephen Chow Sing Chis fans expecting his trademark slapstick humour and nonsensical gags will surely be very surprised at his Chinese New Year offering this year. Chows latest movie is no mo lei tau (nonsensical) comedy but a cutesy heartwarming family-oriented movie, which was said to be inspired by Steven Spielbergs ET.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On The Money Jan 13, 2008
no problem for Reveille. For those who were wondering how the production studio would perform without its founder - who left to become co-chairman of NBC Entertainment last May. (New York Post -- Business)
Saturday Talk Dec 29, 2007
By Gary Hunnicutt, Hayden Kepner, Kevin O'Toole, Tony King, Stephen Kilbride, Greg Kern, Scott Wellham, Len Cayce, Robert WagnerFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 12/29/07. The FairTax proposal: Responses to Jay Bookman's column "Huckabee's fantasy FairTax feeds on workers' frustration," @issue, Dec. 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Party Like a Billionaire: How Rich Celebrate Dec 22, 2007
One of the hottest tickets of 2007 was an invitation to the 60th birthday party of private equity king Stephen Schwarzman, which took place in February just four days after his Blackstone group announced the world's biggest buyout ever, a $39 billion deal involving commercial-building empire Equity Office Group. Held in the cavernous Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan's swank upper east side, the party, reported to have cost $3 million, drew 350 guests including Donald Trump, new Merrill Lynch... (ABC News -- Business)
Party Like A Billionaire Dec 13, 2007
One of the hottest tickets of 2007 was an invitation to the 60th birthday party of private equity king Stephen Schwarzman, which took place in February just four days after his Blackstone group announced the world s biggest buyout ever, a $39 billion deal involving commercial-building empire Equity Office Group. Held in the cavernous Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan s swank upper east side, the party, reported to have cost $3 million, drew 350 guests including Donald Trump, new Merrill Lynch... (Forbes)
Hungary: Government Profile Nov 19, 2007
The country originally declared its independence in the year 1001 via unification by King Stephen I. The national holiday is St. Stephen s Day, celebrated on August 20. Hungary s current constitution was originally adopted on August 18, 1949, and became effective on August 20. (Suite101.com)
Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael Oct 5, 2007
The Cadfael novels take place during the twelfth century, whilst a civil war was raging in England between King Stephen and the Empress Maud, rival claimants to the throne. This upheaval often provides the occasion of a mystery, such as The Holy Thief or One Corpse Too Many, and medieval politics are often discussed as a background to the stories, though they tend to fade away quickly when the murder investigation begins. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Apr 19, 2007
Standard Journal Online - Sports. to learn more about the SJ e-edition online. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
