Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
There are also art galleries and shops selling folk crafts, such as fragile painted or beaded eggs, embroidered clothing and linen, figurines, carpets, blankets, pottery, wood carvings, and icons. On the street, women sell their own handcrafted and embroidered tablecloths, skirts, blouses, and intricate lacework. (Boston Globe)
Top-Earning Dead Celebrities Nov 4, 2009
Entertainment Features. com Posted: 04 November 2009 1320 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Video: Wayne Newton's Limited Engagement Production Once Before I Go Celebrates Grand Opening at Tropicana Las Vegas Oct 30, 2009
From a shy 15-year-old just off the bus, to his place as one of America's most celebrated entertainment icons, Once Before I Go is the story of Wayne Newton told by the man who is living it. Having performed live to more than 40 million people, Newton has epitomized the talent, glamour and energy that is Las Vegas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top-earning dead celebrity? Not Jackson Oct 28, 2009
Despite inking new deals over the past year, these icons couldnt keep up with their peers. One reason: Folks like newcomer Yves Saint Laurent or returnees Rodgers & Hammerstein have benefited from lucrative one-off events, which can include estate sales, posthumous releases and lawsuit resolutions. (MSNBC -- News)
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The 139 images from a total of 175 photographs reproduced in the Malay Peninsula show the landmarks and icons of Selangor, Perak, Penang, Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor and Singapore, in that order. Each perfectly captured the spirit and essence of their age and reminds us of our spectacular progress over the last century. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
16 Magazine Pop Culture Auction Sep 26, 2009
Collections of Movie and Television Icons Offered. It wasn t just the musical acts that made the teenage girls swoon as they flipped through the pages of 16 Magazine. (Suite101.com)
Lats lovable characters brought to life at shopping mall Sep 14, 2009
IN TRUE muhibbah spirit, shoppers at Suria KLCC can balik kampung with one of the nations most beloved icons Lats Kampung Boy. Catch the cheeky but charming child and his friends in action amid a traditional kampung setting at the malls centre court. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Two New Pokémon Games Announced for Nintendo DS Aug 15, 2009
It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokmon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
World-Class Sports and Gaming Event Teams 25 Sports Legends, 25 Poker Pros and Avid Sports Fans Liddell, Couture, Hawk and Messier Added to Roster of Sports Icons ... The sports icons participating in the event include. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Antiques at Elm Bank Estate Jul 23, 2009
Displays inside and in tents along the paths and gardens feature Victorian furniture, estate jewelry, Russian icons, and more. Treasures will range from the 17th to the early-20th century. (Boston Globe)
PHOTOS: Upper Deck Brings the Immortal Michael Jackson to the Masses With Its Most Newsworthy Trading Cards of 2009 Jul 22, 2009
In honor of one of the world's most prolific performers, The Upper Deck Company is releasing a quartet of short-printed, illustrated "Icons" insert cards honoring Michael Jackson's legendary 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brief Cases: Italian eatery in Oconee Jul 12, 2009
Body Mind & Spirit is a gift shop selling metaphysical merchandise, incense, oils, candles, smudge sticks, self-help and spiritual books, crosses, icons from various religions, stationery and cards, among other items. Badia also offers counseling and conducts healing circles and classes on spirituality, self help and life enrichment. (Athens Banner-Herald)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"I find this so strange that in one year we have gained the first black president and now we lose one of our great black icons of the music world. A very sad day indeed. I did not understand his need to be close to young boys like that and hoped and still do that there was nothing sexual in it.Yes he was strange but for some reason genius and eccentricity seem to go hand in hand. But when it comes to being an entertainer WoW He has no equal. Only he could simply walk onto a stage and people just... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The new Allen's now sporting a piece of the old Jul 1, 2009
"People appreciate those icons and landmarks of Athens," Moree said Tuesday. "We're excited to have it back in Athens. Hopefully the sign won't move again for the next 40 years.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Odessa's hare heritage Jun 22, 2009
These icons link to social bookmarking sites where you can share this story and discover new Web pages. Odessa's hare heritage. (Odessa American, TX)
Hard Rock Rocks City of Dreams May 29, 2009
"Hard Rock International displays a wide range of music artifacts in all of our properties, showcasing icons of music from early rock 'n' roll through today's current artists. In addition, as an international brand, we include well-known artists who are local to the region and represent the Hard Rock culture. In Macau, Hard Rock International was fortunate to recently acquire memorabilia from Chinese Superstar Jacky Cheung," said Mr. Hamish Dodds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hard... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Exotic still life's are prone to harbor a Mediterranean cityscape in a terra cotta vase; seedpods bust from brilliant red poppies; animated religious icons raise the spiritual life to transcendence. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fans Across the Globe To Choose the Opening Act for Hard Rock Calling 2009! May 27, 2009
Rock icons Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and The Killers will headline Hard Rock Calling in June -- the first concert of Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series featuring top artists and bands to benefit charities worldwide. Hard Rock Calling 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Old movie posters mean big bucks for NJ collector May 11, 2009
Icons of American pop culture adorn DeLuca's still-being-furnished town house: Orson Welles in "Citizen Kane" (signed by the director); the Marx Brothers in garish caricature in "Duck Soup"; Charlie Chaplin in "City Lights"; Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca.". All the posters date back to the movies' original release, and give the room the feel of an old theater lobby. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fire burns shed, valuables Apr 19, 2009
These icons link to social bookmarking sites where you can share this story and discover new Web pages. Fire burns shed, valuables. (Odessa American, TX)
Yanks rock Hard Rock at new Stadium Apr 3, 2009
Sports and music icons strolled down the blue carpet in the Great Hall, with Yankees legend Bernie Williams joined by rock legends Ace Frehley of Kiss, Scott Ian and Frank Bello of Anthrax, Anton Fig of The Late Show Band and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run DMC.. In lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, the rock stars, Seminole tribe members and Yankees representatives, including Hal Steinbrenner, smashed 27 guitars, each one representing a championship the franchise has won, and an extra... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bishops' mansion blessed with art Mar 14, 2009
It was filled with sacred works such as Russian icons, secular art and elegant furniture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the pieces belonged to Bishop Wuerl; others were commissioned by his predecessors in the house or donated by prominent Catholics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Another sighting of 'Aurora Borealis' Mar 13, 2009
Trinity Cathedral also is hosting a gorgeous exhibit of contem porary icons ... Suzanne Schleck, one of the artists whose work is displayed, will speak March 19 and March 26 about the theology and use of icons. (NJ.com -- Times)
Party to benefit museum garden Mar 7, 2009
These icons link to social bookmarking sites where you can share this story and discover new Web pages. Party to benefit museum garden. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
DEAD CELEBS: Those not opposed to traversing cemeteries (attention fans of TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) will be sweetly rewarded by a free treasure trove of dead-and-gone movie icons throughout the city. The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., is a 62-acre urban expanse of grass, trees and tombstones flanked to the south by Paramount Studios. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Feb 7, 2009
Products being released by the company incorporate several rare mint condition United States postage stamps up to 70 years old featuring political icons such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and George Washington; treasures in their own right. Historic newspapers from coast to coast are also included in these offerings. (Internet News Bureau)
