A big night for Stephanie Gilmore Oct 13, 2009
The world champion Australian surfer is hoping to make waves at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel tonight (Big Apple time) where she is among the nominees for the Women's Sports Foundation's Sportswoman of the Year. The 21-year-old has set herself the lofty target of beating Layne Beachley's record of seven world championships - she already has two and is on her way to a third. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NY state of blind Oct 12, 2009
It s like the way people in fiction call New York The Big Apple, which no self-respecting New Yorker ever has or ever would. It s an awful title that doesn t even begin to acknowledge the complicated relationships that even the most die-hard New Yorkers have with the city, hating it half the time but having nowhere else to go. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Crash! pow! profit$ Oct 11, 2009
The renamed Big Apple Comic-Con, which starts Friday, is expecting 20,000 to 30,000 people, according to Shamus, with about 700 companies from film, TV, videogames, toys and comics strutting their stuff ... The renamed Big Apple Comic-Con, which starts Friday, is expecting 20,000 to 30,000 people, according to Shamus, with about 700 companies from film, TV, videogames, toys and comics strutting their stuff. (New York Post -- Business)
Abe vs. Big Apple Oct 10, 2009
Exhibit shows NYC didn't love Lincoln. Last Updated: 4:16 AM, October 10, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Broadcasters to Enshrine Six Into Hall of Fame: Oct 7, 2009
After brief stints at WBEZ and WCFL in the Windy City, Harrison became program director at WPEO, Peoria, Ill, where he hosted the morning show as the "Morning Mayor of Peoria." After five years at WPEO - and helping the station rise to the top of the ratings heap - Harrison moved to the Big Apple, where he spent 44 years with WMCA, WABC and WCBS, until his retirement in 2005. He is remembered for not only balancing the young sound of Top 40 radio with adult charisma, but also for a number of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bulletin Board Oct 6, 2009
Saturday Nov. 14, NYC Shopping Trip, depart town hall approximately 6:00 a.m. for a day of shopping and sightseeing in the Big Apple. Leave NYC at 6:00 p.m. after a fun filled day. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Anatomy of a seige Oct 6, 2009
Levi Johnston explores the Big Apple with photographer Mark Seliger. The Current Issue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Step right up Oct 3, 2009
Welcome to Carnival, so far the most amusing 21st-century fun zone to open in the Big Apple ... Welcome to Carnival, so far the most amusing 21st-century fun zone to open in the Big Apple. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Favrian Followers Oct 1, 2009
Unless, of course, the game goes down to the wire and the Hall of Famer has another opportunity to conjure his two-minute magic and there;s enough hatred, er interest, from the Big Apple, Favre;s haunt during the 2008 season. Make no mistake, there are more than a few New York Jets; fans and others from these parts that would like to see No. 4 get knocked back into retirement in Mississippi by Green Bay. (Multichannel News)
Yankee Stadium To Host Annual Bowl Game Oct 1, 2009
What better place for a big game between the Big 12 and the Big East than the Big Apple, said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Not only will it give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to close out their season and the year in the worlds most exciting City, it will also give us a chance to introduce New York City to thousands of new visitors, including college students and football fans from the South, East, and Midwest. (KWTX.com, TX)
Time Warner Cable NYC's QAM Song Sep 30, 2009
In the Big Apple, Time Warner Cable is gearing up to roll out a whole bunch more edge QAM devices, to deliver a whole lot more digital video and data. We;ll have one of the most advanced digital cable networks anywhere; when the upgrades are completed, James Manchester, president of network operations and engineering for TWC;s New York region, told me at the company;s launch last week. (Multichannel News)
Flay Finds the Best NYC Street Foods Sep 26, 2009
Celeb Chef Bobby Flay Scours the Big Apple; Finds City's Upgraded to Gourmet Fare. Font size. (CBS News)
Time Warner Cable Powers Up Wideband In Big Apple Sep 25, 2009
Operator Plans Launches For Additional Markets in 2010. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 9/24/2009 2:37:07 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)
Walk-on Wildenstein a coup Sep 19, 2009
News of the show has managed to travel all the way to the Big Apple where Wildenstein has been hogging the kitty litter all to herself ... This week the trio hosted an art exhibit in the Big Apple during New York Fashion Week to show the works of '80s graffiti artist Richard Hambleton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
10 restaurants where you can watch the stars Sep 19, 2009
At Manhattans legendary Four Seasons Grill Room the titans of media and Big Apple politics gather and jockey for tables ever day at lunch, so you might hobnob with Mayor Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch and Jann Wenner there. Once, filming a TV show, Lauren Hutton and Raquel Welch tussled and tumbled into the babbling pool in the Pool Room here. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Time To Turn Up The Volume Sep 17, 2009
And safety really has confidence in his new defense, new coach and new ability to speak his mind in the Big Apple. "We will be the best defense in the league," Rhodes said in the offseason. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Feds use Madoff mystique in Apt. sale Sep 13, 2009
While the statistical sampling is admittedly thin, house arrest seems to do wonders for property values in the Big Apple these days ... While the statistical sampling is admittedly thin, house arrest seems to do wonders for property values in the Big Apple these days. (New York Post -- Business)
GFA Capo Arriving in Big Apple Sep 10, 2009
On the heels of the Stars becoming the first African Country to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, The President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi heads to the Big Apple New York ... As one of the growing soccer clubs in the Big Apple of the United States of America, the Chelsea Bronx Football Club in New York City would like to inform the general public of its annual Awards Night event celebration for this year. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Oudin's US Open Ends With Loss In Quarters Sep 10, 2009
Not exactly rags to riches, but she certainly did make it big in the Big Apple. "See, for me, I don't feel like a celebrity," she said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
As Summer Sets, Two Sports Carriage Disputes Rise Sep 7, 2009
Comcast-owned Versus went dark on DirecTV when the parties contract expired Sept. 1, while Tennis Channel, presenting its inaugural coverage of the U.S. Open, remained stuck in the distribution net with the predominant distributor in the Big Apple environs, Cablevision. Versus president Jamie Davis said the network's disengagement with DirecTV was about a positioning downgrade and the loss of some 6 million subscribers. (Multichannel News)
Witten's wild ride through Big Apple finally ends Sep 6, 2009
By EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer. Saturday, September 5, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Open notebook: Witten's wild ride finally ends Sep 6, 2009
Witten's wild ride through Big Apple finally ends - Tennis- nbcsports ... Witten's wild ride through Big Apple finally ends. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canada moms: Family road trip creates memories Sep 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Tennis Channel Serves New Proposal To Cablevision In Carriage Negotiations Match Aug 28, 2009
He said the penetration level is in line with how Cablevision competitors, Verizon FiOS, Dish Network and DirecTV, position Tennis in the Big Apple and its environs. "The U.S. Open is a major event, particularly for those in the tri-state area," Solomon said. (Multichannel News)
Rangers Win Wild One In Big Apple Aug 26, 2009
NEW YORK (August 25, 2009)--Rookie shortstop Elvis Andrus turned Melky Cabrera's liner into a game-ending double play, and the TexasRangers held off the New York Yankees 10-9 on Tuesday night. Michael Young and Nelson Cruz homered for the Rangers, whoscored seven two-out runs off Joba Chamberlain to overcome an earlyfour-run deficit. (KWTX.com, TX)
Carbonell Named New PSC Theatre, Speech Professor Aug 26, 2009
In 1995 he left the Big Apple to help out his mom. I thought it was going to be four or five months, and it turned out to be four or five years, Carbonell said. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 26, 2009
Verizon Communications, continuing its attack on Time Warner Cable in the Big Apple, expanded a deal with real estate tycoon Donald Trump to wire four more of his company's New York apartment buildings for FiOS TV and Internet services. Avail-TVN will deliver more video-on-demand content en Espaol through an expanded VOD services deal with TuTv, a joint venture of Grupo Televisa and Univision Communications. (Multichannel News)
TBN Completes New York DMA Distribution Via Cablevision Rollout Aug 26, 2009
"Cablevision is one of America's largest cable systems, and through our partnership with them we are now able to provide TBN's 24-hour schedule of faith and family-friendly programming to New York City and Long Island, as well as to New Jersey communities like Elizabeth, Paterson, Oakland, Bergen, Newark, and many others."TBN vice president for cable and satellite relations Bob Higley said that the network had been working for a number of years to extend TBN's reach in and around the Big Apple.... (Multichannel News)
Hanford native follows her dreams to the Big Apple Aug 25, 2009
Three weeks after graduating in July 2008 she packed her bags and headed to the Big Apple, where she landed a job with a Web-based company, only to be laid off (along with other employees) a few months later. She bounced back and just weeks later found an internship at The Daily Beast, a news and opinion Web site launched in October 2008 by Tina Brown, the former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
So I used your article to find "Adult Swim" tonight. Thanks. And this is... Aug 20, 2009
Networks Pay To Improve Channel Locations in Big Apple. by Kent Gibbons -- Multichannel News, July 20, 2009. (Multichannel News)
AGELESS SHOWS: These 10 tuned in to our hearts Aug 20, 2009
Why it worked: "The romantic notion of coming to the Big Apple to find personal and professional happiness is older than (The Great Gatsby's) Nick Carraway, but what really made this show click was the comforting notion that if you stumble along the way a group of friends will always 'be there for you.' Friends depicted a world in which young adults were forming their own families based on social relationships, supplanting the traditional family or work relationships that had driven so many... (USA Today -- Life)
Francoeur adjusts to life in New York Aug 16, 2009
In a recent phone interview, the Atlanta native talked about what s gone right in New York, what went wrong with the Braves and life so far in the Big Apple. Q: How have you been doing up there in the big city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
On his birthday, Brady takes the cake Aug 4, 2009
So who s funnier, the Big Apple or Boston. Judge Chris Matthews handed the title to the New Yorkers, but we re told Bay Staters Walli Collins, Jackie Flynn, and Tom Cotter all killed. (Boston Globe)
Sedillos to play in the Big Apple Jul 31, 2009
Sedillos to play in the Big Apple. By Amthony JohnsonBeacon correspondent Published Thursday, July 30, 2009 3:24 PM MDT. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Calif. gives away nearly $68M in film tax credits Jul 28, 2009
The law was given the nickname to refer to the ABC comedy that moved its production from Los Angeles to New York, where it is set, in May of last year to take advantage of a 35 percent tax credit offered in the Big Apple. The credits will be given to the productions after their spending is verified starting in 2011. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
THE TO-DO LIST: 10 things you should check out this week Jul 28, 2009
All Points West hits the Big Apple. Headliners for the at Liberty State Park, across the bay from the New York City skyline, include Tool, Coldplay and Jay-Z, an emergency replacement for the late scratch Beastie Boys. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Labour of love Jul 26, 2009
Its tough for this love god to wield his bow and arrows in good old Big Apple. EVER since the cheesy, long-running The Love Boat sailed off into the sunset, there has not been another TV series that managed to tackle the subject of good old-fashioned love, romance and matchmaking with the same degree of success. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Downstate: Who needs it? Jul 24, 2009
Besides, Mailer and Breslin were thinking mostly about what was best for the Big Apple. They were part of a long and storied movement to break NYC away from Upstate because (supposedly) the hinterlands of Upstate were a mighty drag on the wonderful gloriosity of The City. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Time Warner Shuffles NYC Channel Lineup in August Jul 22, 2009
Networks Pay To Improve Channel Locations in Big Apple. by Kent Gibbons -- Multichannel News, 7/20/2009 2:32:46 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)
Big Apple Channel Changes In August Jul 21, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT You will be redirected to your destination in 10 seconds. Time Warner Cable Reshuffles Lineup. (Multichannel News)
ChickaBOOMer -- CNN: Buried... Jul 21, 2009
Big Apple Channel Changes In August. Time Warner Cable Reshuffles Lineup. (Multichannel News)
Celebrity-led tours of NYC Jul 16, 2009
A volunteer tour organization called Big Apple Greeters is offering free personalized tours led by celebrities. Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber and "Sopranos" star Dominic Chianese were at City Hall on Wednesday to advertise their services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Russell Brand Returns To Host 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Jul 15, 2009
I'm thrilled to welcome the show back to the Big Apple for the 14th time. The VMAs will bring even more excitement to the city that never sleeps, and they'll give us a chance to introduce thousands of visitors to great music and arts attractions across all five boroughs. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Syfy's Park Sparks 'Eureka' Moment Jul 12, 2009
The park- which remained part of the Rock Center landscape through last Friday (July 10) - is part of a bigger Syfy campaign in the city that will provide free Wi-Fi service ("Wyfy by SyFy") across various parts of the Big Apple over the next year. Sci Fi president David Howe heralded the "park" as a representation of the network's take on the genre - imaginative, inclusive and inspirational. (Multichannel News)
Francoeur disappointed with trade to Mets Jul 11, 2009
It s going to be a little different atmosphere 45,000 every night, and it s the Big Apple, said Francoeur, who hurried to pack and talk to reporters before catching a flight out of Denver. It s going to be different. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big Apple To Host Flagship Summer Jazz Festival Jul 8, 2009
NEW YORK (July 7, 2009)--The Big Apple will once again be hosting a flagship summer jazz festival under new sponsorship. This year the long-running JVC Jazz Festival New York was canceled after the Japanese electronics company announced it would not sponsor any jazz events in 2009. (KWTX.com, TX)
General Releases Jul 5, 2009
11, 2004) - Quotes from the 2005 Fall Olympic Sports Press Conference - USC Fans Encouraged to Show Spirit for National College Colors Day - South Carolina vs. Clemson 2005 - 2005 South Carolina Senior Day - 2003-04 Women's Tennis Photo Gallery - August 13, 2005 Scrimmage - 2005 USC Fan Appreciation Day - 2005 Fan Appreciation Day - Soldiers Show Their Gamecock Spirit - Soliders on Gamecock Ave. in Iraq excited about Carolina's Home Opener - 2004 SEC Women's Tennis Tournament - South Carolina... (Uscsports.com)
Portland fireworks show turnout 'unexpected' Jul 5, 2009
Big Apple has 22 tons of fireworks, biggest display in nation. Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Dish, Time Warner Cable In New York Next For MSNBC HD Jul 4, 2009
MSNBC HD, which came out of the gate with launches on systems owned by 10 distributors on June 29, will debut on Dish Network and within Time Warner Cable's Big Apple footprint in July. According to NBC Universal officials, Dish Network will extend the enhanced version of MSNBC nationally this month. (Multichannel News)
Busy schedule ahead for Glover Jun 25, 2009
There were a number of other TV appearances during his whirlwind stop through the Big Apple. Glover, however, will stay even busier inside the ropes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Glover won't take time off after U.S. Open win Jun 24, 2009
There were a number of other TV appearances during his whirlwind stop through the Big Apple. U.S. OPEN. (USA Today -- Sports)
Join Congress, see the world Jun 22, 2009
The Kansas City Convention and Visitors Center paid $875 to send him to the Big Apple for two days in December to promote Kansas City on the Good Morning America TV show. He listed an August 25-28 trip to Denver paid for by the Cleaver Campaign Committee and a four-day September trip to Washington from Kansas City paid for by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
FiOS TV Tees Up N.Y.-Area News Jun 21, 2009
We got wind of the forthcoming FiOS1 launch in the Big Apple and suburbs last Monday ; see. The telco also next Monday ;will discuss several new promotions and compelling broadband developments. (Multichannel News)
ESPN Back In Black At Bethpage Jun 18, 2009
Multiplatform U.S. Open Coverage Extends To 87 Hours, With Live Telecasts Of First Two Rounds. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/17/2009 12:49:24 PM MT. (Multichannel News)
Portland commuters 'most courteous' drivers in U.S., survey says Jun 17, 2009
The Big Apple unseated Miami for worst in the road rage survey. Miami was ranked least courteous in 2008. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Year later, 'ultimate underdog' Mediate is runner-up with legs Jun 16, 2009
" Which makes it seem like his following will only get bigger with the U.S. Open being played so close to the Big Apple. "People relate to Rocco because he doesn't look like a touring pro. He's the ultimate underdog, and he loves the gallery and loves the fans," says Johnny Miller, NBC golf analyst and 1973 U.S. Open winner. "This year there are so many great story lines (for the Open), and Rocco is one of them. (USA Today -- Sports)
Holtville woman is crazy about texting Jun 16, 2009
Good luck in the Big Apple, you and your sis are going to have some serious fun. " newsguy wrote on Jun 15, 2009 2:45 AM:" I want you Angelina to train me so I can text faster than you. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
America's new sweethearts Jun 6, 2009
The 24-year-old red-head prince, who has a penchant for getting into scrapes, ditched his playboy image and conquered the Big Apple last week with his common touch, caring ways and cheeky good looks. It was his first official trip outside Britain and the prince, who was just four when Diana made her royal visit and dazzled New York, has surprisingly turned out to be a great ambassador for his country. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Spears' Circus Jun 4, 2009
Carnival rides had been erected outside the arena, while the daredevil acrobats of the Big Apple Circus provided the night's opening act. Showgirl. (BBC News -- UK)
Political Grapevine Jun 2, 2009
New York Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has apologized after he was criticized by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for joking that President Obama should avoid Harlem while in the Big Apple. A reporter asked the Democrat Saturday what the president should do while in New York. (Fox News)
Bulgaria Survivor contestant dies Jun 2, 2009
Harry on army life and the Big Apple. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Europe)
Susan Boyle is still 'a winner' Jun 1, 2009
Page last updated at 09:30 GMT, Sunday, 31 May 2009 10:30 UK. Susan Boyle is still 'a winner. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Papers ponder TV show's aftermath Jun 1, 2009
Page last updated at 05:04 GMT, Monday, 1 June 2009 06:04 UK. Britain's Got Talent drew the biggest TV audience for years, and takes up swathes of the morning papers. (BBC News -- UK)
Harry reveals flying self-doubt Jun 1, 2009
Page last updated at 01:58 GMT, Monday, 1 June 2009 02:58 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Curious end for Chavez TV special Jun 1, 2009
Harry on army life and the Big Apple. GM set to announce bankruptcy. (BBC News -- Americas)
