Spam collector goes whole hog to help arts group Sep 25, 2009
The celebration and auction of all things Spam -- which will include the debut of local musical group the Spiced Hams -- is organized by Support Performing Arts and Music, or S*P*A*M, a committee that supports the arts and music in Storm Lake schools. The collection of memorabilia of Hormel's world-renowned canned meat product is being donated by Storm Lake resident Andriette Wickstrom. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Joe red-faced over green ban Sep 14, 2009
The property developer Warren Anderson is not known for his willingness to air dirty laundry so The Diary was surprised to hear from a keen-eyed reader who attended an open inspection of Anderson's harbourfront reserve apartment block in Elizabeth Bay of two pairs of ''apparently worn'' boxer shorts left hanging from the door knob of one of the walk-in robes. The block was once part of the Boomerang compound, which also was once owned by Anderson, and goes under the hammer on Thursday with hopes... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dognapping Is Growing Problem According To AKC Sep 11, 2009
-- In just one month this summer, dog-nappers snatched a puppy from a 5-year-old child's lap in a public park in Idaho, a Lhasa Apso from a backyard in North Carolina and a 16-week-old boxer from the owner's yard in Oklahoma. The American Kennel Club first alerted the public to this growing trend in April 2008 and has continued to informally track incidents of dog theft. (W-USA News, DC)
Beware the dog-nappers, and take steps to protect your pet Sep 10, 2009
By Lisa Peterson, Special for USA TODAY In just one month this summer, dog-nappers snatched a puppy from a 5-year-old child's lap in a public park in Idaho, a Lhasa Apso from a backyard in North Carolina and a 16-week-old boxer from the owner's yard in Oklahoma. The American Kennel Club first alerted the public to this growing trend in April 2008 and has continued to informally track incidents of dog theft. (USA Today -- Life)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Guest speakers include Stephen Simon, co-founder of Spiritual Cinema Circle and producer/director of films "Conversations With God," "Indigo," "Somewhere In Time" and the Academy Award-winning "What Dreams May Come." Selected films include "Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap-box," "Cowboy Yoga," "Lucia Rijker: A Boxer, A Buddhist," "The Horse Boy," "Scenes from a Parrish," "The Unmistaken Child" and "The Human Experience." Festival passes are 80 (include all films and related events), at , and at Chapter... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Who were the robbers? Aug 7, 2009
The former boxer and club owner fled to Mexico after the robbery but gave himself up in 1966. After serving nine years in jail, he became a familiar figure selling flowers outside London's Waterloo station. (BBC News -- UK)
BLEECKER ST. HAS CONDO SALE FEVER Jul 22, 2009
DRA joins a buying group led by George Comfort & Sons that includes RCG Longview, which is comprised of Michael Boxer and Peter Cohen's Ramius Capital; Jeffrey Feil and Jay Anderson's Feil Organization; Morton Olshan's Mall Properties; and Jon Estreich's Estreich & Co.. The seller of the 47-story tower is technically the Macklowe Organization, with the deal being orchestrated by Deutsche Bank. (New York Post -- Business)
Menounos: producer, star, trash picker Jul 1, 2009
Word is the Enchanted actress will play the bartender who dated and eventually married Lowell-bred boxer Micky Ward. (The movie, directed by David O. Russell, stars Mark Wahlberg as Ward and Christian Bale as the boxer s brother Dicky Eklund. (Boston Globe)
Collectible Boxing Movie Posters Jun 3, 2009
Kirk Douglas scores a knockout as boxer Michael "Midge" Kelly, who claws his way to the top of the fight game. Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman and Lola Albright are also in top form. (Suite101.com)
Obama won't fight global warming with bear rules May 9, 2009
Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. who chairs the environment panel, adding that she disagreed with Salazar's decision not to revoke the Bush regulation. (Yahoo News)
New on DVD: 'Benjamin Button' May 8, 2009
A pugnacious former boxer to boot, Taylor is a stitch on camera. What Doesn't Kill You* * *, 2008, Sony, R, $25; Blu-ray, $35. (USA Today -- Life)
CEOs know Bo helps Obamas feel a little less lonely at the top Apr 14, 2009
Scott Jones, CEO of ChaCha, a website that answers texted questions, owns seven dogs including a Neapolitan mastiff named Megatron, a Saint Bernard named Titan, a boxer named Tyson, a Boston terrier named Oreo and two teacup Yorkies named Tandy and Duff. Jones is also the only CEO to own a dog named Beau, although spelled differently than the Obama dog. (USA Today -- Money)
Kmart Ushers in Season 2 of Bakugan Battle Brawlers with Nationwide Bakugan Collector's Events Apr 10, 2009
Kmart, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), is a mass-merchandising company that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more information visit the company's Web site at or the Sears Holdings Corporation Web site at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Green Light AIG Bonuses Mar 24, 2009
Fearless Ecko Clothing designer Marc Ecko in the ring with boxer Miguel Cotto, and inside the Ecko empire. The Art of Internet Security Trend Micro's CEO uses art to paint a virus-free world. (Forbes -- Business)
Buyers Hunting Art-Fair Bargains Force Dealers to Cut Price as Much as 30% Mar 24, 2009
He would not disclose the amount paid by London jewelry dealer for a 1982 painting of a boxer, sold on the first night with an asking price of 3 ... Last November, a larger Basquiat boxer painting, also from 1982, sold at , New York, for $13. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Diamond Fetches $5 Million as VIPs Bring `Serious Money' to Dutch Art Fair Mar 14, 2009
The painting shows one of the artists trademark skull-headed boxers standing full-length with raised arms beneath a yellow halo ... Ive got other Basquiats and another boxer that cost $8 million two years ago. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
No Quick Improvements Mar 5, 2009
Ex-HP CEO had eyed running against Boxer. FromSan Francisco Ford Used Car Superstore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
Ex-HP CEO had eyed running against Boxer. A catamaran built of plastic bottles to sail for Australia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Woman uses wedgie to capture thief Feb 18, 2009
Morris eventually grabbed the man's boxer shorts and pulled. Salt Lake City police said she then she put a headlock on the man until help could arrive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Burris admits raising funds for Blagojevich Feb 18, 2009
Barbara Boxer, D-Calif ... A spokeswoman for Boxer would not say whether a case would be opened but said preliminary inquiries begin whenever there are "allegations of improper conduct.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
