John Slattery finally earns recognition with an Emmy nod Aug 18, 2008
Just as Slattery heads out the door, a diner at an outside table who spied the actor inside rushes up to get an autograph on the "Mad Men" poster he retrieved from his car. He knows exactly who John Slattery is. (Boston Globe)
McCain, Obama debate prep shaping up Aug 18, 2008
Among them are a White House autograph book that spans from the administrations of William McKinley to Franklin Roosevelt's. Another is a letter from FDR that accompanied the payment of a poker debt to U.S. Sen. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Packers still want marketing deal with Favre Aug 18, 2008
The Packers Pro Shop would become the exclusive distributor of autographed Favre memorabilia ... Favre would autograph 300 items a year for the Packers use ... I know that every time Brett signs an autograph even after he retires, it is worth well over $100. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Vintage Re 1 coin auctioned for Rs 220,000 Aug 17, 2008
Paper money, including a few Rs 1,000 Republic of India notes, which were de-monetised during the 1970s, several Rs 10 notes with a red under print and Rs 100 notes with a green under print; coins of erstwhile states such as Bhopal, Hyderabad and Tripura; foreign coins, tokens, rare post cards and an autograph of first 'Indian Idol' Abhijeet Sawant were also auctioned. "These coins and banknotes are symbols of our history and culture. Such an exhibition is an eye-opener. All the displayed... (India Times)
THE HUDDLE BLOG: Packers still want marketing deal with Favre Aug 16, 2008
Details of the proposed agreement-- $2 million a year for 10 years-- Packers pro shop would be the exclusive distributor of autographed Favre memorabilila-- Favre would make 10 personal appearances each year for Green Bay, including two private hunting or golfing trips. -- The QB would autograph 300 items per year for the Packers' use. (USA Today -- Sports)
When I Became a Man Aug 16, 2008
Truth Can I have your autograph. I believe you ve found another calling and I want in now on the ground floor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Phelps trading card skyrockets in value to $500 Aug 15, 2008
An autographed 2004 trading card of the record-shattering Olympian was trading for as much as $500 on Thursday, just two weeks after industry experts say the collectible could be easily had for $25 ... Arlington, Texas-based Donruss produced about 300 of the autographed Phelps cards in 2004 and about 5,000 "common" cards not bearing the American swimmer's autograph, Donruss spokesman Scott Prusha said ... The non-autographed cards have enjoyed a spike in market value too, going from $2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Actor/Comedian Cheech Marin and 30 Top Recording Artists to Headline the Dodge Ram Tejano Music National Convention! Aug 13, 2008
The AARP Tejano Experience USA Expo and Fanfare, a market place uniting artists with their fan base, will have more than 100 booths, three stages and artists autograph sessions. Marvel Comics Iron Man(R) and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Tricia Trevino will make appearances. (PR Newswire)
How visitors to China can be animal friendly Aug 11, 2008
Highlights of the Soap Cruise package: autograph and photo sessions, soap opera trivia games and a cocktail party with the stars. Among the attractions, according to a statement by Celebrity, is the chance to "write a script and act it out with one of the stars.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bike film festivals foster a chain reaction Aug 10, 2008
Barbur is introducing the festival to Boston with a selection of 50 of its greatest hits, presented in six different programs heavy on shorts, including four by Bostonian Lucas Brunelle - something of a star in cycling circles, according to Barbur: "He goes to Tokyo and people want his autograph.". Brunelle has made a name for himself by strapping cameras to his helmet and riding in places not necessarily meant for bicycles - like highways, the frozen Charles River, and the ocean floor. (Boston Globe)
Miller Memorial at Big Diamond Aug 10, 2008
Gates open at 5 p.m. at the Schuylkill County oval, with driver autograph sessions, various door prizes, an auction to benefit the scholarship drive, driver interviews and plenty other action before the cars hit the track ... A driver autograph session will be held pre-game from 5-6 p.m. and the game, pitting the professional drivers of the NHRA against each other will begin at 7 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
24 hours in Portsmouth, N.H.: A day in the life of a city Aug 10, 2008
" Four young, pretty girls stopped outside Federal Cigar, and one of them went in. She came out, disappointed that they did not carry her brand. One of the women, Lindsay, was getting married the following week.8:52 p.m.A man urinated on Ladd Street.8:55 p.m.Roundhouse, a blues band featuring Mike Rogers, Joe Rogers, Bob Halperin, and Dave Graf were finishing their set in Market Square. Mike Rogers' other group, Salt River, opened the show. The event was sponsored by Pro Portsmouth.9 p.m.Dave... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
EA Sports Predicts Favre to Lead Jets to AFC Playoffs, Most Wins Since 1998 Aug 8, 2008
In addition to the music performances, Maddenpalooza attendees can enjoy a number of fan-friendly festivities including autograph signing stations with retired NFL legends, interactive NFL activities, Xbox 360 gaming kiosks to play Madden NFL 09, and a Wal-mart pop-up store where customers can be among the first to purchase their copy of Madden NFL 09. Admission is free. (IGN PS2)
Lonely work gives Tynes, Giants a lift Aug 7, 2008
Now, at least a few fans each day ask him to autograph photographs of his NFC Championship-winning kick against the Green Bay Packers. "Every time I sign something for somebody, it's that picture," Tynes said. (Albany Times Union)
Effecting a climax Aug 7, 2008
Autograph hunters were brushed off by her minders. Agyness sweetly threw a nod here and glance there, too overwhelmed by the hullabaloo to speak, or perhaps too smart to pop the magic bubble around her. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Singer Jewel on CW-16 Aug 7, 2008
Three time Grammy nominee Jewel is teaming up with Mary Kay to "kiss domestic violence goodbye." Country music stars will autograph their lip prints for an auction from which 100 percent of the proceeds will be dedicated to programs committed to ending domestic violence. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Tough, sullen stretch for Braves Aug 6, 2008
He always took time to talk to fans during spring games, signing autographs, making them feel important ... Talked to him only time when Braves trained in WPB. It must have been very early 80 s and I told Skip how much I enjoyed listening to him and he said in that great voice Well, if you re going to ask for an autograph can we step back from the urinal first. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
We'll miss Skip something fierce Aug 5, 2008
Sometimes when I d stay in the team hotel, I d see the team bus arrive or depart, and note the dozens of fans who d crowd around Skip and Pete for autographs ... As a kid, I remember the Braves caravan rolling around the state in the mid-1980s with players who s names are truly of little consequence, but it was always a delight when Pete, Skip, or Ernie would be there, with the players and signing autographs ... I shook his hand, got his autograph, and told him he does a great job. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
An Inside Look at Plebe Summer, Part IV Aug 5, 2008
I want you to find Mr. Campbell and get him to autograph your chest. . (GoMidshipmen.com)
Plains, hometown of Jimmy Carter Aug 4, 2008
Everybody turns out for the Saturday parade, and you can join a 1-mile fun run and 5K road race, shop for crafts and plenty of peanutty foods, and have Jimmy and Rosalynn autograph their books. Information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pierre Berès, antiquarian book dealer, dies at 95 Aug 4, 2008
He grew up in Paris, on the Left Bank, and in his early teens began collecting autographs and haunting the city's bookstalls in search of periodicals with authorial inscriptions ... At 13 he knocked on the door of Georges Clemenceau, the former prime minister of France, presented him with a notebook and asked for his autograph ... Captivated, the old man complied, unaware that the supplicant on his doorstep had approached every other member of the French Academy to gather a complete set of... (International Herald Tribune)
Colbert apologizes for 'crappy Canton' comment Aug 2, 2008
I wish he d come so I could get him to autograph his book for me. Where is everyone s sense of humor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Country Chart-Topper Coming to Fair Aug 2, 2008
Lawrence helped raise more than $1 million for the fight against cystic fibrosis; he's participated in numerous fundraisers for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; generated awareness and funds for CASA, a non-profit organization providing trained volunteer advocates to abused and neglected children caught up in the legal systems; and supported a lengthy list of the charitable causes of fellow celebrities and media outlets through live concert appearances, autograph signings, auction item... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Autograph Cards a Hit with Collectors Aug 1, 2008
Source: The Autograph Card ... BALTIMORE, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The hobby of collecting autographs is increasing in popularity, but many people find that having the right tools are often a challenge to find ... Enter The Autograph Card, produced by a company that specializes in blank signature cards for a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, soccer, boxing and golf. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
John F. Kennedy Campaign Collectibl... Jul 31, 2008
The November 7, 1960, issue of Time magazine picturing "Candidate Kennedy" and autographed by JFK ($1,006) ... R&R Enterprises Autograph Auctions. (Suite101.com)
Phillies hold Phestival against ALS Jul 29, 2008
Colby was one of about 6,000 Phillies fans who streamed through the ballpark on Monday night for the annual Phillies Phestival, an autograph party and auction created in the 1980s to strike out ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease." The event, now in its 19th year, raised a record-setting $758,540 ... It was the first of five fashion shows that the team held before holding the first autograph party in 1989 ... Thirteen autograph stations around the stadium's concourse drew throngs of fans holding... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
SDCC 08: Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall Hands-on Jul 29, 2008
July 27, 2008 - In the middle of the Comic-Con show floor, looming over the autograph table where Craig McCracken will sign your Powerpuff Girls stuff, is a giant banner with big teenage, anime-style Dexter (of Dexter's Lab fame), looking ready to fight. What the crap is this. (IGN PC Games)
TEMECULA: Tattoo artists swimming in the mainstream Jul 28, 2008
During one of the conventions, there was an eight-hour wait to get her autograph. Some of the recent buzz has been ginned up to help promote the release of "L.A. Ink's" first season on DVD, which went on sale last week. (North County Times)
Carmen Electra & Kim Kardashian dazzle comics fans Jul 28, 2008
Actors Carmen Electra and Kim Kardashian pose during the Disaster Movie autograph signing on July 26, 2008 ... The two beauties made their Comic-Con debut Saturday, signing autographs to promote their new film, Disaster Movie. (KHOU.com, TX)
Rubber (soul) Stamp Jul 27, 2008
BEATLES AUTOGRAPH ROW MAY SCRATCH RECORDS ... The fast-growing and lucrative world of Beatles' memorabilia is about to be rocked 00004000 after a secret sting operation appears to have sullied the reputation of a leading Fab Four autograph authenticator ... The original auction house hopes to sell the album for 75,000, which would be among the highest prices ever paid for an autographed album. (New York Post -- Business)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
Held at historic Darlington Raceway, highlights of the event include attendance and autograph sessions by Buddy Baker and Darrell Waltrip; more than 150 race cars from all periods of the track's history; plus food vendors, collectible dealers, and a Kid Zone. Two-day passes are $25 and kids are admitted free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Amid the rain, Warped Tour overflows with disparate acts Jul 25, 2008
Aided by high-energy, snap-funky beats, he broke down more boundaries between artist and fan than a thousand Perry autograph lines. Then, as DJ Manwell's scratch break started, he invited everyone into the tent to watch. (Boston Globe)
KC Athletics to be honored at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Jul 25, 2008
There will be a public autograph signing with the players from 2-5p ... The public autograph session tickets will benefit the completion of the public television documentary. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Doctor Who and Star Trek fans' autograph ban at Hamlet show Jul 25, 2008
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) says only programmes and other Hamlet merchandise can be autographed at the stage door ... Hamlet director, Gregory Doran, recently said fans arrive at the stage door with "bags" of Doctor Who merchandise for Tennant to autograph. (BBC News -- UK)
The Calgary Folk Music Festival Jul 25, 2008
On the grounds there is also a Megatunes tent where many of the artist s music is available and there are often autograph sessions by daily performers. For those visitors that arrive unprepared there is a festival tent where chairs, tarps, and some souvenir essentials are available. (Suite101.com)
Hollywood and lines Jul 25, 2008
Comic-Con has become the Great American Rumpus Room, where the video games and movie previewing, comic book collecting, action-figure scouting, celebrity spotting, autograph hunting, animation ogling and swag pirating begin. And what happens at the Con assuredly will not stay at the Con. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Brewers expecting big crowds at home Jul 25, 2008
Students can get half-price terrace reserved and bleacher tickets by showing their current college ID. Also on Friday, six to seven Brewers players and coaches will autograph photo cards, as part of Autograph Fridays, on the warning track, beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. CT. On Saturday, the first 15,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Brewers 10-inch cooler bag, courtesy of Miller High Life and the Miller Brewing Company. On Sunday, the first 15,000 adults 17 and older will receive a... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Graceland to Celebrate the Life of Elvis Presley with Elvis Week 2008, August 9-17 Jul 25, 2008
Fans will be treated to the ultimate Elvis tradeshow with more than 75 booths and 35,000 square feet of Elvis that includes all the latest Elvis music, movies, merchandise, celebrity autograph sessions, authors, artists and photographers and Elvis freebies and samples. Guests scheduled to appear include actress Darlene Tompkins, who appeared with Elvis in the movies Blue Hawaii and Fun in Acapulco;dancer , who appeared in Elvis 1968 television special; , singer; , gospel group and backup... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Size isn't an issue for U.S. gold medal favorites Jul 24, 2008
They seemed to be doing both this week at Valley High School, where 100 or so autograph seekers waited for more than three hours in 110-degree heat to get Bryant's autograph as he left the gym. You promised, Kobe. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
College: Tebow carries star status Jul 24, 2008
He can't walk into public without people stopping him for an autograph or a picture ... "Physically, I was getting pushed in the back because they thought I was like hanging around Tim trying to get an autograph or something.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
There is a fountain filled with ... youth Jul 24, 2008
The bat had my name burned into it, up on the big end where you would expect to see the autograph of Mickey Mantle or Stan Musial, lined up with the trademark at the center. All that was missing was the tape, which, in our real adolescence, we always wrapped tightly around the handle to improve the grip and in vain hopes of preventing the bat from breaking if it ever met the ball on its trademark with home-run power. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wednesday Notebook Jul 24, 2008
Just last week, Jackson was on his way to watch "The Dark Knight" when a group of fans stopped him at the movie theater and asked for an autograph ... "I had to show their mom my license because a girl was crying because she wouldn't believe I wouldn't give her my autograph," Jackson said Wednesday at the Southeastern Conference Media Days at the Wynfrey Hotel ... "I'm like, 'I'm not Ricky Jean-Francois.' After that, they're like, 'You're Tyson Jackson.' But one little girl just kept crying.... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Awtey is victorious at Jennerstown Jul 20, 2008
There will also be an autograph session for the fans at 5:45 p.m. Advance tickets are available until the end of regular business on Thursday. Results from racing Saturday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Portrait of a durable romance Jul 18, 2008
He and his brother, Ted, were young autograph and photo hounds, grabbing snapshots with the stars. (Don reports that at 4, he was watching Joan Crawford in "The Shining Hour.") And the Englishman Isherwood had moved west from prewar Europe via New York and was ensconced as a screenwriter in the Hollywood production machine. (Boston Globe)
Baby Not For Sale Jul 17, 2008
"Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco got to the game early and even got an autograph from starting pitcher Cliff Lee. But she was ready to pack it in after the ninth inning. (Fox News)
'Little House' cast members to visit Walnut Grove Saturday Jul 17, 2008
The duo's visit starts at 11 a.m. with an autograph session at the Laura In-galls Wilder Museum, which is just off of High-way 14 in Walnut Grove ... They are going to be signing autographs after their speech ... In the evening, the twins will be signing autographs at the Wilder Pageant site, which is one mile west of Walnut Grove. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
'Thunder on the Gulf' Partners With Talladega for Super Sweepstakes Jul 16, 2008
Pre-purchase of special event tickets to Thursday night's Kick-Off Party and Welcome Reception or Friday night's Meet the Racers Party and Autograph Session with Silent Auction are also available online. Tickets to these events will also be available at the door; however, VIP tickets (which cost $75. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The thrill of rediscovering Chuck Peck Jul 15, 2008
AUTOGRAPHED CHUCK PECK ... The most tangible reminder of those wonder years was the array of autographs Steve amassed for me ... There also were scraps of paper with autographs from most of those guys, plus the likes of John Sciarra, Sonny Sixkiller, famed OSU coach Dee Andros and sportscaster Dick Enberg. (Cougfan.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 14, 2008
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Parcells has done it all, so why return to NFL? Jul 13, 2008
Servers at his favorite haunts, like the West Side Stadium (where pictures of him hang on the bar and his autograph is displayed in the corner) and the Wishing Well, fawn over him. Jets, Giants and Patriots fans, and theres an abundance of backers of his former teams in these parts, treat him like a deity. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rounsaville checks racing off 'list' at Huron Jul 13, 2008
Taking a breath, Rounsaville added, "I spent the next half-hour in an ever-constricting circle of people asking me to autograph shirts, hats, programs, scraps of paper and never-ending supplies of pictures of those cars Brad Letcher, the track photographer, had made up. I was one heck of a ride. I love Huron!". When Rounsaville completes his bucket list, he said, "I get to go home.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
* Hair today, history tomorrow Jul 13, 2008
While he enthusiastically advertises his US$10 million annual business in stamps, autographs, and Americana in trade catalogs and newspapers, Reznikoff keeps a low profile when it comes to his beloved hair collection ... More so than an autograph, it was a sign of affection, said Harry Rubenstein, a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History ... Its basically a credibility issue, said Bob Eaton, who auctions celebrity autographs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Center Ice' exhibit debuts at Marbles Jul 13, 2008
On Saturday, Marbles Kids Museum debuted its newest exhibit: Marbles Olympics, which includes the Hurricanes-sponsored "Center Ice."To celebrate the opening, Hurricanes captain Rod Brind'Amour signed autographs for over an hour ... Tabor Miller, 15, from Raleigh waited 45 minutes to get an autograph. (News & Observer -- Sports)
William Tallon's royal mementoes send auction prices soaring Jul 6, 2008
Bought: Autograph album containing the signatures of Queen Mary from 1933, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, Prince Philip and Prince Charles ... Bought: Autographed photograph of Queen Elizabeth. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Wooden rackets serve as history to collector Jul 5, 2008
Some of the rackets are autograph models with the signature and picture of a professional player who would have used that model, such as Billie Jean King, John McEnroe or Jimmy Connors. Mr. Krippner no longer actively seeks new specimens for his collection, but it still keeps growing. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Carroll Rogers Jul 5, 2008
My daughters have gotten his autograph on two seperate occasions, and by all accounts he is really a classy and stand-up guy. Hopefully he can learn from this, do what he needs to do and come back stronger than before. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The best-selling humorist buys a tote bag and teases his fans Jul 4, 2008
Years of touring have taught him that kids like receiving small gifts for the sake of the gift, but their parents inevitably ask him to autograph it ... "What are they going to do with an autographed bottle of hotel conditioner?" he says. (Boston Globe)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jul 4, 2008
Highlights include autograph sessions with designers, including US artist Tim Biskup and Devilrobots, the Japanese team behind the Tofu Oyako character. Exclusive giveaways from Red Magic, Devilrobots, Kennyswork and Lau Lau for the first 500 ticketholders each day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Constitution Center to display Lincoln autograph Jul 3, 2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The only known autograph of Abraham Lincoln from the day of the Gettysburg Address will be displayed at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Center President Joseph Torsella says the signature is in an autograph book purchased at auction by busnessman and philanthropist Lewis Katz ... The document includes autographs of Lincoln and other dignitaries including his secretary of war, Simon Cameron, and secretary of state, William H. Seward. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Tim LaydenINSIDE OLYMPIC SPORTS Jul 3, 2008
"Did you see the YouTube? He shut it down early. Real early.'' I went to the YouTube. Gay was right, Bolt shut it down at least 15 meters out. Maybe 20. The point here is that Gay responded honestly to a query. I suggested Bolt might be vulnerable. Gay said, maybe not. I'm still thinking Bolt might be vulnerable over four rounds at the Olympics. This is not Gay's first rodeo on the big stage. It's going to be a serious footrace in China. Eugene fans -- They cheer a sprint result and then look at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Countdown to Kickoff Jul 3, 2008
There are activities for fans of all ages from games, face painting, training camp drills, autograph and photo sessions ... A Family Pack costs $100, which includes four tickets and a special pennant for player autographs. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Variety is the spice at Westmoreland Festival Jul 3, 2008
The "Old Time Pirates," many of whom were on the All-Star Team, will autograph vintage-type photo baseball cards from 1 to 4 p.m. most days in a nod to the region's 250th anniversary celebrations. Friend and Thomas will appear July 3, Grant Jackson and Rick Reuschel on July 5, and Elroy Face and Dick Groat July 6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cheetah Girls Member and Dancing with the Stars Alum, Sabrina Bryan, Brings "Bling" to Toys"R"Us Times Square with the Launch of the New Fisher-Price(R) Color Me Gemz(TM) Line Jul 2, 2008
Afterwards, 100 lucky girls who pre-purchased Color Me Gemz products will attend a private autograph signing with Sabrina. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shelf Life - Libaries outpace Golden Arches Jun 30, 2008
See his nature books and collect his autograph as part of our "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program. Tuesday activities are for children entering grades 1. (Missoulian, MT)
For Those About to Rock, Wii Salute You Jun 28, 2008
Annoying fans pop in demanding players give an autograph before getting back to the show. And instead of just repeatedly hitting a button to fix a broken string as in the console titles, players must use the stylus to attach the end of the string and drag it up the neck to get that note back up and running. (Fox News)