Johnston finally has bookstore Nov 14, 2008
In Durham, Randy's Pizza at 5311 S. Miami Blvd. is now open on Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m.. In Cary, Planet Smoothie opens today in Stone Creek Village at High House Road and Davis Drive. (News & Observer)
Past seven days Nov 14, 2008
Local entertainment and leisure guide features information on entertainment and recreational activities from St. Lucie County to Miami. Published every Friday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Induldge in Belgium hotels, from $88 Nov 8, 2008
Getting there: According to a recent Kayak search, the lowest round-trip fares to Brussels for departures in mid- to late December start at $674 from New York City (Delta/Northwest), $867 from Houston (multiple carriers), $914 from Chicago (Lufthansa), $1,021 from Miami (Northwest/Alitalia), and $1,028 from L.A. (US Airways). Read before you book any Real Deal. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Five of the Best Shopping Centers N... Nov 1, 2008
There are, according to the Atlanta Conventions and Visitor s Bureau, more than 80 shops with antiques, furniture, rugs, and home lighting, in Miami Circle. People who are looking for a special lamp or a unique chandelier should make a trip out to Miami Circle. (Suite101.com)
Two stores in Buckhead's Miami Circle closing Oct 29, 2008
Two stores in Buckhead s Miami Circle closing ... Two neighboring stores in the Shops of Miami Circle Market Center in Buckhead are going out of business ... Manuel Nava, an employee of Cyrus Fine Rugs, packs a rug at the Miami Circle business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 23, 2008
You'll still make it to the BCS national title game in Miami Jan. 8. 380. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A place to build dreams Oct 17, 2008
TechShop is at 4022 Stirrup Creek Drive, near the intersection of TW Alexander Road and Miami Boulevard. Find out more at. (News & Observer)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
Julia Lohmann, from Germany, has been experimenting with making objects from them, as has the British designer Tom Dixon, who is "growing" undersea limestone on a steel frame to make furniture that he hopes to exhibit at the Design Miami design fair in December. He is planning to construct a couple of limestone chairs off a jetty in Biscayne Bay. (International Herald Tribune)
Attorney: Jailed O.J. believes he was 'railroaded' Oct 12, 2008
"He is really very hopeful now, especially after the jury interviews. He knows that he was absolutely railroaded," Galanter said by telephone from Miami ... Galanter has returned home to Miami, but Grasso, whose practice is in Las Vegas, is a constant visitor. (Honolulu Advertiser)
O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges Oct 5, 2008
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- O.J. Simpson, the former U.S. football star acquitted of murdering his wife, returned home in Miami on Thursday though district judge doubled his bail to 250,000 U.S. dollars Wednesday ... Scotto greeted Simpson after his arrival at Miami International Airport and escorted him to a waiting sport utility vehicle. (Xinhuanet, China)
O.J. Vegas Case Timeline Oct 4, 2008
Sept. 21, 2007 Cashmore is arraigned and Charles Ehrlich, of Miami, turns himself in at court on felony charges. Judge sets bail for Ehrlich at $32,000 and $28,000 for Cashmore. (CBS News -- US)
Movie Contests: Are You A Winner? Oct 4, 2008
Leslie Ossa, Miami Gardens, Fla. Rick Vaught, Adrian, Mich. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial Oct 4, 2008
Simpson, who now lives in Miami, did not testify but was heard on a recording of the confrontation screaming that the dealers had stolen his property ... July 30, 2007 Federal bankruptcy judge in Miami awards the rights of Simpson's canceled book to the Goldman family to satisfy wrongful death judgment ... Sept. 19, 2007 Simpson freed on $125,000 bail, returns home to Miami. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Simpson guilty on all counts Oct 4, 2008
July 30, 2007: Federal bankruptcy judge in Miami awards the rights of Simpson's canceled book to the Goldman family to satisfy wrongful death judgment ... Sept. 19, 2007: Simpson freed on $125,000 bail, returns home to Miami. (USA Today)
Turning Against O.J. Sep 24, 2008
Ehrlich, 54, of Miami, testified Monday that he saw two people with guns during the alleged armed robbery and kidnapping at the Palace Station casino hotel a year ago. Related. (Fox News)
Former co-defendant testifies against O.J. Sep 23, 2008
Ehrlich, 54, of Miami, pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to lesser charges attempted accessory to robbery and attempted burglary and agreed to testify for the prosecution against Simpson and a lone remaining co-defendant, Clarence "C.J." Stewart. Ehrlich faces a possible sentence ranging from probation to five years in prison after Simpson's trial. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 21) Sep 21, 2008
It's a tribute to the genre's staying power that a remake, set in Miami rather than Manhattan, has been announced for 2010 release ... "RENO 911!: MIAMI" (2007). (Boston Globe)
Florida Gators happy to feast on rival Volunteers Sep 21, 2008
South Florida 17, Florida International 9 - In Miami, Mike Ford ran for two short touchdowns and the 12th-ranked Bulls (4-0) spoiled the Golden Panthers (0-3) debut in their new on-campus stadium, winning a game marred by a scary injury to USF linebacker Brouce Mompremier. Mompremier was injured after colliding with a teammate in the third quarter. (Boston Herald)
O.J. trial resumes with audio expert's testimony Sep 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Testimony resumed Wednesday in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery and kidnapping trial with a videotaped appearance by an FBI audio analyst who prosecutors hope can authenticate recordings made by a key player still waiting to testify. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
O.J. jurors get video, audio evidence in Vegas Sep 17, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A key character is waiting to testify in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery-kidnapping trial. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Defense says O.J. middleman may testify Tuesday Sep 16, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Lawyers for O.J. Simpson were expecting to take another crack at cross-examining an alleged robbery-kidnapping victim after his first time on the stand was cut short by illness. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Full Story Sep 16, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - oj_trial - Defense says O.J. middleman may testify Tuesday. Main Menu. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Paramount Pictures Teams With W!LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon Movies Sep 11, 2008
Kidrobot operates stores in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami. Kidrobot products can also be found at numerous specialty retailers around the world and online at kidrobot. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Judge limits Simpson jury questioning Sep 9, 2008
Simpson, 61 and now living in Miami, maintains he didn't ask anyone to bring guns and that he didn't know anyone in the room was armed. The stakes are high. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The West: Tale of two very different OJ Simpson trials Sep 9, 2008
Simpson, now living in Miami, maintains he didn't ask anyone to bring guns to the hotel room and that he didn't know anyone in the room was armed ... Simpson spoke about his children and his worries that Hurricane Ike might hit his home in Miami while he's gone. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Simpson's Vegas trial opens without past fanfare Sep 9, 2008
Simpson spoke about his children and his worries that Hurricane Ike might hit his home in Miami while he's gone. He sat at the counsel table between his lawyers, taking notes and occasionally glancing at the prospective jurors. (AZCentral -- News)
Jury selection begins in Simpson robbery trial Sep 9, 2008
Simpson, 61, who has been living in Miami, maintains he didn't ask anyone to bring guns and that he didn't know anyone in the room was armed. Simpson and Stewart have pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include burglary, coercion and assault with a deadly weapon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Ralph Kovel; wrote antique price guides Sep 7, 2008
In addition to his wife, he leaves two children, Karen of Miami Beach and Lee of Los Angeles, and three grandchildren. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Nation gets to know once-obscure governor Sep 5, 2008
" Robert Dweck, 56, manages an antiques shop in Miami Beach and is a registered Democrat. He supported Hillary Clinton and has been hesitant to commit to Obama. But Thursday, after hearing Palin speak, he was a bit more sure. "I thought it was a pretty strong speech, she spoke very clearly, and it had a good message," he said. "But I think the fact that she's very young and, if anything was to happen to McCain, for his age, I don't think that would be good for the nation. " At Navy Pier in... (Anchorage Daily News)
Together (8/25/08) Aug 26, 2008
Their adventurous spirits have taken them on a Panama Canal cruise out of Costa Rica, a Western Caribbean cruise out of Miami, trips to the Hawaiian Islands, Europe, New York City, Las Vegas, road trips throughout Washington, Oregon and California, and many wonderful adventures throughout Alaska. Their latest adventure has been living in King Salmon for the past 11 years, where Mike works for Paug-Vik Development Corp. and Karleen works for the state Department of Transportation and Public... (Anchorage Daily News)
FCC Steps Up Digital Transition Campaign in Wilmington Aug 17, 2008
USA Network transplanted Burn Notices Miami beach setting to Times Square for a promotional event in support of the second-season premiere of the original series. The 83-by-25-foot, 10-million-pixel high-definition video wall located in the lobby of Comcast's new corporate headquarters has become quite a tourist attraction in downtown Philadelphia. (Multichannel News)
Art.view: The great persuader Aug 10, 2008
He kept his collection in a warehouse in Miami Beach, his hometown ... The Wolfsonian, in Miami Beach (this tongue-in-check play on Smithsonian is intended), is housed in the building where he stored his collection. (The Economist)
Gamers hit the virtual gridiron early Aug 2, 2008
"It seems like every year Madden gets more and more realistic," said Miami Dolphin Jake Long. "When I watch someone playing 'Madden,' it's like I'm watching a real NFL game. The guys look so realistic and the features keep getting better.". The football simulations are getting so realistic on consoles like PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 that NFL rookies like Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said players can use the game as part of their preparation for the real sport. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
However, while no one believed the possibility of a "Dexter" crossover was likely, Hall floated the idea of a "CSI: Miami" guest appearance -- where, in his role as a crime scene analyst, all he would do is help solve a crime. "Dexter" season 3 airs on Showtime this fall. (Variety)
Even the Queen is feeling the crunch as Jun 28, 2008
It cost nearly 800,000 to send the Duke of York to foreign destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, in his capacity as Britain s special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Officials blamed mounting maintenance work, and an increase in the number of state visits requested by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and UK Trade and Investment, for the increased costs of running the monarchy. (Times Online)
You oughta be in pictures Jun 26, 2008
Residence: Provincetown and MiamiProfession: Former model and antiques dealer. Now renovating her Miami home. (Boston Globe)
Buzz Briefs: Amy Winehouse, Alec Baldwin Jun 26, 2008
Winehouse, 24, and Fielder-Civil, 26, were married in Miami in May 2007. He was arrested in November and has been in jail ever since. (CBS News)
The 20 most powerful celebrity makers Jun 23, 2008
Star turn: The High School Musical soundtrack going to No 1 By making the songs available on iTunes before the film's release, Ross guaranteed the first number one TV soundtrack since Tubbs and Crocket rolled up their suit sleeves in Miami Vice. Can't wait for Michael Mann's remake. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Life is still a highway for these models Jun 17, 2008
The Northeast Florida Region of the AACA was founded in 1966 as a chapter of the Miami club and was started by a local Ford Motor Co. executive. Its first show was held in 1974 downtown, and its latest annual show was May 3 at the St. Johns Square Shopping Center on Beach Boulevard at St. Johns Bluff Road. (Florida Times-Union)
Tea Bowls and tea bowls Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Bowls by Peter Callas, Joe Campbell, Kristin Muller, Takao Okazaki, and Shane Sellers Jun 16, 2008
In 2007, the gallery participated in Fountain NY and the Bridge Art Fairs in Chicago, London, and Miami. In 2008, Chi will participate in the first Bridge New York art fair in March. (AbsoluteArts.com)
This is no shoe fetish: Local woman collecting shoes for needy, disaster-striken overseas Jun 7, 2008
The shoes were shipped to a Soles4Souls warehouse in Nashville, where they were cleaned, sorted by gender and size, and sent out to people in New Orleans, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, and a reservation in Taylor, Arizona. More than 300 million children in the world have never owned a single pair of shoes, a press release from Brighton Collectibles reads. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Contemporary art boom brings opportunities, and challenges, for insurers May 31, 2008
AXA Art, based in Cologne, is a sponsor and partner of both Art Basel and its U.S. counterpart, Art Basel Miami Beach, and also sponsors Tefaf Maastricht, the European fine art fair in the Dutch city of Maastricht, and several more local fairs like FIAC, the Paris contemporary art show, and Art Chicago. "Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach continue to attract record numbers of visitors," said Ulrich Guntram, the insurer's chief executive. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
8 ways to clear out your clutter May 24, 2008
() The worst isn't over for Miami, Phoenix, and hard hit areas of California, which are forecast to see big price drops in the next 12 months, according to Money Magazine. (). (CNN -- Money)
Money, time lost in search for boy who wasn't missing May 21, 2008
Agents from the Raleigh, Miami, Washington, Charlotte and Richmond offices of the FBI put in time on the case. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a representative to help. (News & Observer)
Gander Mountain opens megastore May 17, 2008
South Florida locations: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Islamorada ... In this market, Gander Mountain joins Bass Pro Shops, hailed as the country's top outdoor retailer by the trade journal Sporting Goods Business, with superstores in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas ... (The Bass Pro Shops store in Miami has a sunken-treasure ship theme and features a 19,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and more than 3,500 nautical artifacts and antiques. (The Palm Beach Post)
Braves: Two chances to win road game today May 13, 2008
Why are you on this blog, go to a miami newspaper website and circle jerk with all your Marlins buddys. And do us a favor stop eating the cheetos step away from the computer for more than the amount of time it takes for the next web page to load, and go take a shower and change out of the 2 week old whitey tighties, Thanks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Boston summer hotel deals, from $123 May 6, 2008
Getting there: The lowest round-trip fares we've found on a recent SideStep search for departures around Mother's Day are $220 from L.A. (American Airlines), $224 from New York City (JetBlue), $231 from Chicago (AirTran), $273 from Miami (US Airways), $326 from Seattle (Northwest), and $372 from Houston (AirTran). For departures in late June, fares start from $144 from New York (JetBlue), $246 from Chicago (JetBlue), $283 from Miami (US Airways), $316 from Houston (US Airways), $380 from Seattle... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Selling family treasures to pay bills May 2, 2008
Raven noted more and more listings for furniture, particularly in areas around Miami and Las Vegas and other regions hardest hit by the housing crisis. Baughman, who runs eBizAuctions, said that over the past four months she's been working with mostly desperate sellers instead of mainly casual ones. (CNN)
How much is that (gulp) in dollars? Apr 15, 2008
French friends go on short shopping jaunts to New York and Miami, treating my superpower of origin like a giant flea market. What good is living in Paris if you can't shop. (International Herald Tribune)
Club Boca may face music Apr 9, 2008
"These people that come to Club Boca come from Miami-Dade, Fort Lauderdale, and maybe the house parties will be in their neighborhood. Club Boca is importing the problem, and it's not really Boca kids. It's coming from other areas." ... and as far as McCarty saying it is "not the Boca Kids" and that it's the people coming from Lauderdale and Miami only,,, Give me a break,,,Oh please,, welcome to the real world Boca,, time for a reality check ... and as far as McCarty saying it is "not the Boca... (The Palm Beach Post)
McCarty wants to rein in Club Boca Apr 9, 2008
" Rossi says that the under-21 crowd will move to house parties, which could open up even more problems. He feels that Club Boca is a safer and controlled enviornment. "We'll take our chances," McCarty said. "These people that come to Club Boca come from Miami-Dade, Fort Lauderdale, and maybe the house parties will be in their neighborhood. Club Boca is importing the problem, and it's not really Boca kids. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dining Highlights from the Sunshine State Mar 20, 2008
Hollywood isn't necessarily a hip and happening place, but the location fit our budget (cheaper to fly into Fort Lauderdale, free hotel room with points) and placed us within a reasonable distance to Miami. We aimed to divide our time between the hotel's pool and the more exciting scene in South Beach and I'd say we were pretty successful with that. (Epicurious.com)
A Wrist Worth Half a Million Dollars? Mar 6, 2008
His most recent acquisition was a Double Red Sea Dweller model 1665, bought at a Miami watch show for $20,000. This is one of three or four watches he plans to buy this year. (ABC News -- Business)
Vintage Timekeepers the passion and price Mar 6, 2008
" Zimmermann bought his first Rolex at an auction eight years ago. He paid 1,500 for a 1954 Rolex Submariner, made collectible because the word "Submariner" was written on the dial in red. Rolex later wrote the name only in white, making the red ones a rare find. Were he to sell it today, he anticipates it would fetch 15,000. Nowadays he spends considerably more. His most recent acquisition was a Double Red Sea Dweller model 1665, bought at a Miami watch show for 20,000. This is one of three or... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bif Bang Pow! Signs Licensing Deal With SHOWTIME(R) Mar 1, 2008
The series follows Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), an incredibly likeable forensics expert for the Miami Metro Police Department, who moonlights as a serial killer with a penchant for inflicting his own unusual brand of justice -- he kills people who truly deserve it. The network, working with its licensing agency, 360ep, has signed with Bif Bang Pow. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marie Osmond Headlines SPARK / 3TV Women's Expo Feb 29, 2008
Based in Tempe, Arizona with a second office located in Miami, Florida, Spark provides marketing communications services to local, regional, national and international clients. Spark also writes and produces SPARK Magazine, which focuses on Arizona State University student-athletes and student life. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vegas judge refuses to postpone O.J. trial Feb 28, 2008
Simpson and co-defendants Clarence "C.J." Stewart of North Las Vegas and Charles Ehrlich of Miami were not required to be in court for the brief hearing. They are accused of robbing two sports collectibles dealers peddling Simpson memorabilia at a Las Vegas casino hotel in September. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Renewal Of Simpson Wrongful Death Judgment Upheld Feb 22, 2008
"A plane ticket to Miami is not a free pass for a wrongful death judgment," said David Cook, the attorney for Ron Goldman's father, Fred Goldman. Fred Goldman filed for a renewal in 2006 because Simpson refused to pay. (Click2Houston, TX)
Owen Wilson is back to work Feb 20, 2008
The film, which co-stars Jennifer Aniston as Wilson s wife, is scheduled to be shot in Miami from March 10 until mid-May, according to People. com. (Boston Herald)
Brazilian modernism's time has come Feb 10, 2008
For such breakaway aficionados of modern design, there was hope from an unexpected source during December's Design Miami, the annual furniture fair that began in 2005 in conjunction with Art Basel Miami in Florida. At the Moore Building, a four-story 19th century furniture-store-turned-gallery that is Design Miami's principal venue, some of the most eye-opening designs were not new at all - they were from mid-20th century Brazil ... Besides R 20th Century, Phillips de Pury in New York, NoHo... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Recording Academy(R) Announces Official Sponsors for 50th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards Feb 6, 2008
In its second year, USA TODAY, the "official national newspaper" of the GRAMMY Awards and GRAMMY Week activities for the second year, will participate in the GRAMMY Telecast Viewing Parties in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. USA TODAY will promote the 50th GRAMMY Awards and the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Aretha Franklin with advertising and promotion, and will bring three lucky readers to the GRAMMY... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Post a comment Feb 5, 2008
Posted by: Houdini, Miami Beach, Florida 05 February 2008. We Chinese never learnt the essence of the invisible hand in an open civil society which tolerates the individual freedoms of inalienable rights. (International Herald Tribune)
Celebs celebrate free-dom in style Feb 3, 2008
Last year, you may recall, [] stopped in to the swag lounge in Miami and picked up a pair of earrings for his then-new galpal, Gisele Bundchen, which he gave her for Valentine s Day. (Wonder if Gi knew they were freebies - and fakes. (Boston Herald)
Simpson Seeks Dismissal of 6 Charges Feb 2, 2008
O.J. Simpson is followed by members of the media as he leaves Miami International Airport in this Jan. 17, 2008 file photo. Simpson wants a judge to bar any mention of the former football star's 1995 acquittal in the slayings of his former wife and her friend when he stands trial on kidnapping and armed robbery charges, his attorney said Friday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
the season's big event. Jan 27, 2008
" Calvert jumped in and found box after box of sometimes very private documents that the WPB-based family of the dead dictator discarded. There were love letters to his wife, Martha, X-rays of Batista's skull and foot, canceled checks, Cuban Senate records and letters from historic figures. Calvert, a former paparazzo, put it all in storage then forgot about it. Until now. "I've never even catalogued the stuff," says Calvert, who also picked the trash of O.J. Simpson and the Kennedys in Palm... (The Palm Beach Post)
