Tower to the people Oct 28, 2009
The Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, has been accused of not understanding basic planning processes after issuing a grumpy media release claiming the City of Sydney council had ''deferred'' applications to build two shopping centres in her electorate of Heffron. On Wednesday she wrote that ''residents of Redfern and Waterloo will continue to wait for cheaper groceries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 22, 2009
"Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". Other items on sale include the red dress Bailey Rae wore in the video for Put Your Records On, a pair of gold-coloured designer shoes signed by Factory Girl star Miller and a black Dolce na jacket worn by Coldplay singer Chris Martin. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Travolta Testifies Bahamas Medic Threatened Him Oct 1, 2009
Check yourself on these 10 basic points before your next interview. WomenClick to Expand. (Click2Houston, TX)
Divine Miss Em flying high in the big top Sep 15, 2009
It's quite a basic move for circus acrobats to do, but for Emma, because her centre of balance is lower. Hawkins just shrugs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily TV listings Aug 7, 2009
Also: Magazine editor Anna Last lists basic items for a cook s pantry and shares a recipe for pasta. Morning Show With Mike and Juliet at 9 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide for radio and television Jul 16, 2009
ON GREATER BOSTON Basic Black Live 7:30 p.m. WGBH (Channel 2) The first of three specials airing this summer with media analyst Callie Crossley; Peniel Joseph, associate professor of Afro-American Studies and History at Brandeis; Howard Manly, executive editor of the Bay State Banner; and NECN reporter Latoyia Edwards. Tonight features an examination of the suspension of the Bay State Banner and the media coverage of Michael Jackson s death and memorial. (Boston Globe)
Attorney has 'extra' shot at movie screen Jun 27, 2009
The extras were instructed they could not wear any jewelry except a basic wedding ring, but no wristwatches. The attention to detail was astounding, he said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Why Should So Many Americans Feel Threatened by Business? Jun 25, 2009
Cultural encounters particularly at the movies --- reinforced the notion that great power in the business world normally meant great (and appalling) compromises in terms of basic decency and morality. The most common template for Hollywoods business-bashing involves some unlikely, underdog hero or heroine (generally played by a glamorous star, of course) digging deep for unexpected reserves of courage and pluck to do battle against some evil, all-powerful corporation. (Townhall.com)
The Taking of Pelham 123... Jun 18, 2009
Whereas Washington's Inside Man detective was a smooth operator, his Garber is a schlubby, chubby everyman, but it's the same basic premise with some superficial differences. Travolta isn't quite as hammy as he was in Swordfish, managing to find a few moments of subtle introspection for his character, but the cool customer villainy of Robert Shaw in the original film was more chilling. (IGN FilmForce)
Off the Rails Jun 16, 2009
The basic dough of the plot is unaltered; the changes are all in the frosting. A bunch of crooks, led by a loudmouth who calls himself Ryder (John Travolta), take over a New York subway train, give the city an hour to come up with a ransom, and promise to kill a hostage every minute after that. (New Yorker)
Looks Will Kill This Summer as Lifetime Movie Network Presents the Crime of Fashion Mysteries May 27, 2009
is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Height makes right Apr 2, 2009
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'Late Night' host Fallon wants to have fun Feb 28, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. WWE's Monday Night Raw to visit Buffalo's HSBC Arena on May 4 with John Cena, Triple H, Edge, more. (Erie Times-News, PA)