Light shed on Jack the Ripper victims Sep 16, 2009
Among the suspects identified at various times are Francis Tumblety, an American quack doctor; Sir William Gull, physician to Queen Victoria; Victoria's grandson, Prince Albert Victor; and the artist Walter Sickert. Andrew Cook, author of the recent book "Jack the Ripper," thinks the Ripper has always been a media creation. (MSNBC -- International)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
Rupert Friend plays Prince Albert. Also opening: William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe. (Boston Globe)
Scene & Herd: A fall packed with activity Sep 11, 2009
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, one of the world s original power couples and the subjects of Gill s recent book We Two, will be the focus Oct. 6. Library events are free and seats fill early. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall Sep 11, 2009
"The Young Victoria" (PG): Emily Blunt plays the title character in the first years of her reign; Rupert Friend plays Prince Albert. Nov. 20. (Florida Today)
Europe Moves Closer to Banning Bluefin-Tuna Trade Sep 10, 2009
The proposal was necessary, wrote Monaco's Prince Albert in a letter published in the Wall Street Journal, because ICCAT had failed to protect the tuna population, setting quotas higher than those recommended by its own scientists and turning a blind eye to illegal fishing. CITES would be a more appropriate regulatory body than ICCAT, Albert noted, because it "is presided over by trade and environment ministers, rather than fisheries ministers.". (Time.com)
Therese Rein salutes Paralympics Sep 6, 2009
The IPC's honorary board includes Princess Astrid of Belgium, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prince Albert of Monaco and former World Bank president James Wolfensohn. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rein marks Paralympics in Germany Sep 5, 2009
Princess Astrid of Belgium, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prince Albert of Monaco, Ukrainian soprano Maria Guleghina and former World Bank president James Wolfensohn were all in attendance. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The life, love of Britain’s Victorian power couple Sep 5, 2009
In painting an intimate portrait of one of the most famous marriages in history, that of Britain s Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Bedford resident Gillian Gill faces a large obstacle: Neither of these legendary figures much practiced sharing their feelings. As Gill notes about Albert, the autobiographical urge was, in fact, singularly absent in him. (Boston Globe)
Duchess Of York's Oscar Hopes Sep 4, 2009
(CBS) By NEIL SEAN The Duchess of York has Oscar hopes for "Young Victoria" an historical movie starring Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria and Rupert Friend as her dashing Prince Albert. The duchess, known as Sarah Ferguson, was an associate producer on the big-budget film and helped obtain financial backing for the historica 00004000 l romance directed by Jean-Marc Valle. (CBS News)
The PG's Fall Movie Preview Sep 3, 2009
" It's the second in a series of "Cities of Love" movies conceived by Emmanuel Benbihy. Nov. 6 "Disney's A Christmas Carol": A 3-D animated version of the Dickens classic, with Jim Carrey playing eight characters and Gary Oldman as his overworked and underpaid clerk and Colin Firth his cheery nephew. "The Box": The short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson inspired this movie that asks: What if someone gave you a box containing a button that, if pushed, would bring you a million dollars... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Young Victoria Aug 31, 2009
Connolly played the Queen's Scottish ghillie, who became her comforter-in-chief after the death of her beloved Prince Albert. Now we have the prequel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Better sushi, but without bluefin tuna Aug 29, 2009
In May, a group of celebrities, including Sting, Elle Macpherson, and Charlize Theron, spoke out against the consumption of bluefin, and in June, Prince Albert of Monaco spearheaded a commitment to list the Atlantic population as an endangered species. In July, Nicolas Sarkozy pledged France's support, followed immediately by leaders in Britain. (Christian Science Monitor)
Emily Blunt rules as the young Victoria Aug 28, 2009
Yet we know little about when she was young and closeted by her mother, the Duchess of Kent, or how she broke out to become queen at the age of 18 and then married Prince Albert for love and apparently lust. She believed in marriage and that happy marriages were based on good physical relationships, notes Fellowes, a Victoria enthusiast who wrote The Young Victoria screenplay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mom, Keep Your Hands Off My Foreskin Aug 28, 2009
We wouldn't let parents force breast implants on their infant daughter, or a Prince Albert on their newborn son, yet both the implants and the piercing enhance aesthetics (for some people) and modify sexual stimulation. The health reason is also laughable. (Slate)
Africa: The Challenge for Copenhagen: Save the Forests! [guest blog] Aug 26, 2009
In 2006, the Green Belt Movement partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Prince Albert II of Monaco, and the World Agroforestry Centre to launch the Billion Tree Campaign. In March 2009 we passed the three billion mark for new trees planted by governments, organizations, communities, the private sector, and individuals. (allAfrica.com)
BP: Does Pujols have any Triple Crown chance? Aug 21, 2009
Prince Albert is a 134-1 long shot to duplicate Yaz's 1967 feat. By Eric SeidmanBaseball Prospectus. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Concerns for Future of Failing Jet ... Aug 15, 2009
Queen Victoria wore jet when Prince Albert died. It also signalled the demise of Whitby jet being used as decorative jewellery and people no longer wanted to wear a stone that had become synonymous with grief. (Suite101.com)
The Battle of Duck Lake Aug 13, 2009
On Colonel Irvine s arrival at Fort Carlton it was decided that the place be abandoned for the safety of Prince Albert where the majority of the white settlers lived. M;tis Victory. (Suite101.com)
Hockey: Rush re-sign two players who skated all 64 games last season Aug 12, 2009
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Flamminio, from Prince Albert, Sask. led all Rush defensemen in scoring and set career highs in assists (25), points (32), and penalty minutes (81). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces 2009 Awards Winners in Theater, Dance & Film Aug 12, 2009
This year's 22 Awards winners will travel to New York City as guests of the PGF-USA, where they will receive their Awards at the annual black-tie Princess Grace Awards Gala, held in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, on October 21, 2009 at Cipriani 42(nd) Street. The Awards winners exemplify both classical and alternative artistic disciplines and, while still considered emerging talent, already show exceptional promise in their areas of expertise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Apparition to Release The Young Victoria Aug 11, 2009
Rupert Friend (Pride dice) portrays Prince Albert, the suitor who wins her heart and becomes her partner in this spectacular romance. The film also features Paul Bettany (Iron Man, The Da Vinci Code), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Jim Broadbent (The Damned United, The Chronicles of Narnia), Thomas Kretschmann (Valkyrie), and Mark Strong (Tristan Isolde, Oliver Twist). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Queen of hearts Aug 9, 2009
The first royal to live in Buckingham Palace, Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Rupert Friend, Keira Knightley's real-life beau), at the age of 21. Essentially a poignant romance, the film recalls their courtship and how they became a team, before Albert's death at the age of 41. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Russia's Putin Strips for Stardom, Again Aug 7, 2009
It wasn't even Putin's first topless wilderness photo op: Similar pictures were produced during a 2007 summer fishing trip to Siberia with Prince Albert II of Monaco. His feats play differently at home and abroad, drawing admiration from an adoring Russian public and scorn from skeptics here and abroad. (Newsmax)
Click to read:Senate Reaches Cash-for-Clunkers Deal Aug 6, 2009
Senate Reaches Cash-for-Clunkers Deal - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2009. (CBS News)
No Evidence for "Gay-to-Straight" Therapy Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5, 2009. American Psychological Association: Professionals Shouldn't Tell Gay Clients They Can Become Straight. (CBS News)
Bill Clinton: International Man of History Aug 6, 2009
Politico: Adviser Says Former President Is Eager for More Obama Assignments. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee were pardoned by North Korean leader Kim Jong-il after a visit by former president Bill Clinton. (CBS News -- Politics)
Some NFL Teams Clamp Down On Tweets Aug 6, 2009
"Even at Dolphins camp, the 21st century is making inroads. On Wednesday, Sparano said he just learned how to text.___AP Sports Writers Jaime Aron in Dallas, Dave Campbell in Minneapolis, Mike Cranston in Charlotte, N.C., Larry Lage in Detroit, Mark Long in Jacksonville, Fla., Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia, Mike Marot in Indianapolis, Brett Martel in New Orleans, Arnie Stapleton in Denver, Bernie Wilson in San Diego and Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report. Copyright 2009 The... (CBS News)
Putin Shows Some Skin in Siberia Aug 6, 2009
Putin's visit earlier this week was a return trip to the area where he and Prince Albert II of Monaco vacationed two years ago ... Prince Albert Hosts Annual Red Cross Ball and Welcomes Buzz Aldrin to Monaco. (CBS News)
Diary May Have Foreshadowed Health Club Shooting Aug 6, 2009
Man Entered Club Ready to Shoot, Cops Say - CBS News. Man Entered Club Ready to Shoot, Cops Say. (CBS News -- Early Show)
K-G-Beefcake: Putin bares torso Aug 6, 2009
In visiting Tuva earlier this week, Putin was returning to the area where he and Prince Albert II of Monaco vacationed two years ago and where Putin first caused a sensation by fishing in a mountain river stripped to the waist. Those photographs from August 2007, posted on the Kremlin Web site and splashed all over the press and Internet, produced a storm of gossip and speculation. (MSNBC -- International)
Fashion Rules Aren't Foolproof Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5, 2009. Marie Claire Senior Editor Shows How a Fashion "Do" Becomes a "Don't". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Click to read:Ex-La. Rep. Convicted in Cash Bribe Case Aug 6, 2009
Convicted in Cash Bribe Case - CBS News. Convicted in Cash Bribe Case. (CBS News)
Turner's Homage to Trains of Great ... Jul 30, 2009
In 1843 Prince Albert travelled to Bristol by train to launch Brunel s steamship, Great Britain. The train is travelling towards Devon, opening up the picturesque county to travellers and it is also the scene of other Turner works. (Suite101.com)
Monaco seeks global bluefin tuna trade ban Jul 29, 2009
Prince Albert I, the Mediterranean's principality ruler, has a strong track record of environmental activism and recently cancelled a major development project on Monte Carlo seafront which he said would disturb marine life. Other countries supporting the ban include Germany, Britain and the Netherlands. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Prince Albert Hotel Jul 28, 2009
I have always explained away my love of beer based on these formative years so there s a little shiver of anticipation when I amble into Williamstown s Prince Albert for Sunday lunch ... It goes well with the Prince Albert, one of those fine renovated hotels that Williamstown seems to do so well. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
French kissing Jul 24, 2009
He likes to transform into characters and audiences should look forward to his portrayal of Prince Albert, the man Queen Victoria (Blunt) mourned for half her life. "When I first met Emily, I had to audition with other potential Alberts," he recalls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
CORCORAN: Breaking down the best/worst defenders at their position Jul 22, 2009
But Reds rookie had a better year in the field than Prince Albert in 2008. The Worst: Both systems rated former Marlin as the worst defensive first baseman in baseball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Green.view: So long, and thanks for all the fish Jul 21, 2009
As Prince Albert, Monaco s ruler, in the Wall Street Journal last month, The forces of selfishness and stupidity that wiped out the great whales and the northern cod in the last century are steaming ahead at full speed. The bluefin tuna is as endangered as the giant panda and the white rhino. (The Economist)
Best Businesses Jul 18, 2009
READERS CHOICE: Know the difference between a Prince Albert and a Half-Windsor ... A knowing eye at the Figueroa Street outpost will help you into a well-fitting suit for the right occasion, recommend a tie and suggest whether itd be better as a Prince Albert or Half-Windsor. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Scene & Herd: 'Accidental biographer' pens new tale Jul 17, 2009
Former Lexington resident and biographer Gillian Gill s just-published book, We Two, is a dual biography of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with a subtitle of Rulers, Partners, Rivals. This, her fourth book, has received high national press praise. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
MLB All-Star Game Jul 15, 2009
Lost in the pomp for Prince Albert is what is really happening in baseball. The developing trend is the emergence of a strong group of young starting pitchers, probably the best crop in 20 years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tour chiefs stand firm over radio row Jul 14, 2009
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme (R) and Monaco's Prince Albert II during this year's tour ... Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme (R) and Monaco's Prince Albert II during this year's tour ... Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme (R) and Monaco's Prince Albert II during this year's tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Grip It, Rip It, Win It Jul 14, 2009
But Prince Fielder, not Prince Albert, won, while reminding baseball fans everywhere of his phenomenal skill. Fielder was the only one of the eight participants who consistently delivered the jaw-dropping power the Derby has become famous for. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Button may eventually fit right in with Bruins Jul 11, 2009
Button s Western Hockey League junior team, the Prince Albert Raiders, did not make the playoffs in either of the two years he played there, which could have slightly diminished his draft profile ... 249 in 1982, a.k.a. the Kluzak Draft ), has been Button s coach the last two seasons in Prince Albert. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: Lance has an out if he crashes, burns Jul 8, 2009
Monacos Prince Albert II, a Jordanian prince and princess and the other 100 or so guests were dressed and perfumed to the nines. Armstrong apologized, telling them that in packing for the Tour he omitted a tie. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prankster Gets Texas Restaurant Manager To Trigger Firefighting System Jul 8, 2009
That's older than Prince Albert in a can. Shows you the "serious training" that the Arby's general manager went through. (KWTX.com, TX)
Oxford Brookes Tops Yale In Prince Albert Challenge Cup Final At Henley Jul 6, 2009
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England - Yale's lightweight coxed four overcame a number of obstacles to reach the final of the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta, but a bigger crew from Oxford Brookes University proved to be too much to handle. Oxford Brookes cruised to victory, finishing with a time of 7 minutes, 38 seconds, well ahead of the Bulldogs. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Princeton vs. Brown in Temple Cup rowing final Jul 6, 2009
Yale came from behind to beat England's Reading University by one length, qualifying for the final of the Prince Albert Cup for student coxed fours. In the semifinal of the Queen Mother Cup for international quadruple scullers, the USA national squad, racing as California Rowing Club of Oakland, lost by a half-length to the British national squad, racing as Reading University and Leander Club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Yale Makes History At Henley Royal Regatta Jul 5, 2009
The Bulldogs became the first foreign boat to reach the final in the Prince Albert Challenge Cup. Yale defeated Reading University A by a length, finishing with a time of 7 minutes, 15 seconds. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Cancellara wins Tour opener Jul 5, 2009
Prince Albert II of Monaco shook his hand and congratulated him. "I don't want to give the yellow jersey back; I want to keep it for a long time, like seven days, but a lot could happen," Cancellara said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Report: Turkoglu, Raptors agree on deal Jul 5, 2009
Yale advanced boats to two finals, coming from behind to beat England s Reading University by 1 length in the Prince Albert Cup for student coxed fours and beating England s Thames by 5 lengths in the semifinal of the Remenham Cup for international women s eights. Gewie Stone of Cambridge Boat Club beat Juliette Haigh of New Zealand to gain the final of the Princess Royal Cup for international single scullers. (Boston Globe)
Armstrong on comeback: 'We have already won' Jul 4, 2009
Prince Albert of Monaco, center, goes on a ride Friday with former cyclists the day before the Tour de France kicked off ... Monaco's Prince Albert II, a Jordanian prince and princess and the other 100 or so guests were dressed and perfumed to the nines. (USA Today -- Sports)
Taurasi cited for drunken driving Jul 4, 2009
In the Prince Albert Cup for student coxed fours, Yale beat Imperial College, London, to set up a semifinal with Reading University of England. Belmont Hill lost its quarterfinal in the Princess Elizabeth Cup for schoolboy eights to Abingdon School, England. (Boston Globe)
AustinMurphyInside The Tour De France The Tour de France could quickly devolve into a soap opera. Jul 3, 2009
The most atypical Tour in years kicks off with that 15-kilometer prologue in Monaco, where Armstrong will hobnob with his old chum, Prince Albert II, and riders will speed over a section of the city's famed Formula 1 course. Also unusual: this year's parcours stays out of the country's northern and western regions, doing away (in theory) with the windswept, foul-weather stages that normally mark the Tour's first week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Supermodel arrested after 'threatening to attack plastic surgeon'... Jul 1, 2009
But in 2001 she claimed she and other models had been used as sex slaves by senior politicians and policeman, even falsely claiming she had been raped by Prince Albert of Monaco. She attended a psychiatric hospital suffering from chronic depression, blaming it on drug addiction during her modeling days. (The Drudge Report)
Team-by-team Jun 30, 2009
3 (86) Ryan Button, D, Prince Albert (WHL). 4 (112) Lane Macdermid, LW, Windsor (OHL). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
The World's Richest Royals Jun 28, 2009
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Bruins hoping kids turn out all right Jun 28, 2009
He ll likely go back to Prince Albert (Western League) this September, unless he unexpectedly shows up in Wilmington and skates rings around Ristuccia ... He was a big piece on their back end, said Wayne Smith, Boston s director of amateur scouting, referring to Button s impact with Prince Albert. (Boston Globe)
Solar Impulse solar-powered plane unveiled Jun 28, 2009
Numerous dignitaries were in attendance, including Prince Albert of Monaco and major sponsors. The budget for the project is $98 million, Piccard said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2009 NHL draft selections Jun 28, 2009
Boston, Ryan Button, D, Prince Albert (WHL). 87. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Innovation: Sun-powered plane prototype unveiled Jun 27, 2009
Numerous dignitaries were in attendance, including Prince Albert of Monaco and major sponsors. The budget for the project is euro70 million ($98 million), Piccard said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The foodie Karoo Jun 25, 2009
road trip from Joburg to Cape Town we decided to break our journey in Prince Albert, in the heart of the Great Karoo. Halfway between Beaufort West and Laingsburg, the winding Prince Albert Road takes you from the N1 into this picturesque little village within 30 minutes ... Cradled between burnet-pink Karoo koppies, Prince Albert is a surprisingly lush dorpie boasting some wonderful Georgian and Victorian architecture, where rambling gardens are fed by communal leiwater furrows coursing... (iAfrica.com)
Time change for Saturday helps Bannister Jun 20, 2009
If Prince Albert doesn't get you, somebody else can. KC: RHP Brian Bannister (5-3, 4. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Prince Albert of Monaco Says Luxury Brands Should be More Socially Responsible Jun 18, 2009
MONACO, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Prince Albert II, ruler of the principality of Monaco, revealed his views on sustainable luxury to Fiona Sanderson of The Luxury Channel this week at the FT Business of Luxury Summit ... Prince Albert, who drives an electric hybrid car and whose environmental foundation works on climate change, biodiversity and water issues, gave a speech opening the conference before talking about his view of the luxury industry with The Luxury Channel ... "Everybody is looking... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brazilian Beauty Wed At Last Jun 16, 2009
Brazilian-born Ana Maria, a model and fashion designer, married Swedish financi 00004000 er Jon Jonsson at St. Bartholomew's Church in front of 200 jet-setting guests, including novelist Coerte Felske, restaurateur Vittorio Assaf and his Swedish wife, Charlotte, shipping heir Alexei Zoulas and his Brazilian wife, Priscilla, and Nicole Coste, the former flight attendant who has a son, Alexandre, 6, by Prince Albert of Monaco. "If you were a wedding crasher," observed one guest with an eye for... (New York Post -- Gossip)
