An insider's guide to the jokes at the OscarsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:46PMIt's a few days before the Academy Awards, and I'm deep in the bowels of the Kodak Theater (which has miles of bowels) in a cramped space temporarily named the Writers' Room. The show writers, of whom I am one this year, are sitting around a conference table strewn with papers, Starbucks cups and the wrappers of long-deceased snacks. Also at the table are the co-hosts we're writing for, Steve ...
Paris Fashion Week: Sobriety SororityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:18PMPARIS — It could have been a scene from a Fellini film: black-clad nuns with strange habits; hats encasing the heads like wimples; gilded chains dangling with graven images; capes in sheer plast...
America Ferrera says bye to BettyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:36PMWith Ugly Betty about to end, America Ferrera looks to new challenges, including the new movie Our Family Wedding.
Oscars Oooh, So Close Carpet: Elizabeth BanksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:33PMI have one beef with Elizabeth Banks: Is she wearing a wig on 30 Rock? I get that she's playing a parody of one of the Fox News phalanx of blonde hosts, but couldn't her own hair be teased up...
Jests, jabs abound at Rotary ShowTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:25PMSheriff Scott Steward, Commissioner Jill Shockley Siggins, West Park Hospital and others took their licks during the 59th annual Cody Rotary Show last weekend.
Sobriety SororityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:42PMAt Yves Saint Laurent, It could have been a scene from a Fellini film -- all black and chic severity.
TV, shoes reported stolen: thief says, "You're welcome"Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:31PMStaff report The thief or thieves who burglarized a home sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday night took a TV and tennis shoes, and apparently left a note.
Obama's inaugural gown enshrined in museumTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMWASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- The gown first lady Michelle Obama wore to balls celebrating her husband Barack Obama's inauguration is on display at the National Museum of American History.
If you only do one thing this week … organise your work wardrobeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:38AMYou don't have to go to the extreme of wearing the same clothes every day, but getting a bit organised will save time and anguish Admit it: since you started your working life there have been occasions when you've started the day behind schedule because of some kind of wardrobe crisis. Unless you are slipping into a uniform, dressing for work can be tricky and needlessly time-consuming. Deciding ...
eSoles ePro Camilo Villegas Wins Honda ClassicMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:26AMeSoles Custom Footbeds Helps Villegas Outperform Competition, Helping Secure Third U.S. PGA Tour Title for Colombian
The Worm: Towns have birthdays; should we send a Fab-A-Gram?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:19AMNow make a wish: March is a big month to celebrate the birthdays of towns and cities across North Central Washington. Bruce Bennett of Wenatchee, our man in the archives, has been feeding us dates and data from his post in our own newspaper’s morgue and other out-of-the-way filing rooms. Last week, he noted birthdays for Mansfield (age 99), Coulee Dam (51) and Grant County (101).
Memorable Quotes from the OscarsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMSee Who Said What at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles
eSoles ePro Camilo Villegas Wins Honda ClassicMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMSCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - eSoles Custom Footbeds, the world's leading authority in the science and development of custom footbeds and an official licensed product of the PGA Tour, announced today that Camilo Villegas won the Honda Classic golf tournament while using his eSoles ePro custom footbeds. Villegas shot below par during all four rounds at the PGA National Resort & Spa in ...
Closet makes girls feel like CinderellaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:06AMWhen the staff and PTO at Clough Pike Elementary School were planning this year's Sweetheart Dance they wanted to make sure every girl had the opportunity to attend.
Sandra Bullock to Celebrate Oscar Win With BurgerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:05AMSANDRA Bullock plans to celebrate her Oscar win with a burger. The actress — who picked up the Best Actress accolade for her role in The Blind Side at last night’s ceremony — admitted she was overwhelmed by winning her first-ever Academy Award and was longing to go home. “I just want to eat! I just want [...]
Brooke Burke named new co-host of ‘Dancing With the Stars’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMABC announced today that former “Dancing With the Stars” champion Brooke Burke is the new co-host for the network’s hit reality show. Burke, who along with professional dancer Derek Hough won season seven of DWTS, will join Tom Bergeron in handling the hosting duties when Season 10 begins March 22.
New Group Works To Make Prom Dresses 'Priceless'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42AMAs spring approaches, the search for the perfect prom dress begins for hundreds of girls, but the cost adds up quickly.
Young Carlisle amputee gets chance to sparkleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:10AMPink sparkly dressing up shoes are on every little girl’s wishlist but until now Olivia Story has been forced to sit and watch as her friends danced around in high heels.
Amputee Olivia gets a chance to sparkle!Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:11AMPINK sparkly dressing up shoes are on every little girl’s wishlist but until now Olivia Story has been forced to sit and watch as her friends danced around in high heels.
Stars sold on boldMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:05AMColor and sparkle ruled the red carpet at Sunday night's Academy Awards, with flowers popping up everywhere-- including some strategically placed rosettes.
Reebok Campaign Attempts To 'Reeconnect' With FunMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:28AMReebok is launching a revamp, or perhaps a “reevamp” of its image this month with a global campaign built around the “Ree” in its name. Initially, the campaign, via DDB Berlin, will focus on two relatively new products: Easytone and ZigTech.
Sandra Bullock's sleepy celebrationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMSandra Bullock plans to celebrate winning the Best Actress Academy Award with a ''burger and a nap''.
Sing-along show offering two-for-oneMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:03AMSixties fans are invited to brush off their beehive hairdos and grab their dancing shoes with a special two-for-one ticket offer to see the sing-along show Hairspray at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Friday.
Sandra Bullock - Sandra Bullocks Sleepy CelebrationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:48AMSandra Bullock plans to celebrate her Oscar win with a burger.The actress - who picked up the Best Actress accolade for her role in 'The Blind Side' at last...
Pedro Lourenço autumn/winter 2010/11 collectionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:07AMThe Brazilian designer, who is only 19 years old, passed the test as he presented his first collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Used prom gowns being collected today for Bridgeport girlsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:39AMThe Wilton Women’s Club will be co-hosting a free prom dress shopping day in April for girls in the Bridgeport area, and need donations of gently worn gowns.
Budding Authors: Students honored for creative writingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:46AMASHLAND – Each year, the writing talents of Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School students are cultivated and praised during the Young Authors project.
Prom dress events slatedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:36AMONLEY -- Prom season on the Eastern Shore is approaching and sometimes a dress for the memorable evening can cost hundreds of dollars -- a lot of money for anyone.
Programs at Parker River RefugeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:12AMOh, the weather outside is frightful, but spring is just around the corner. That means the beach is closing, but the birds are coming. Some great programs are in store to get geared up for spring. All programs are free, but space is limited, and advance registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. Call 978-465-5753 to register.
McQueen was fearless when designing for the red carpetSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:15AMThe late designer Alexander McQueen was known more for his outrageous runway shows and those lobster-claw shoes Lady Gaga wore in her “Bad Romance” video than his sophisticated red-carpet looks.
In brief for March 7Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:56AMClass reviews genealogy basics Residents interested in researching their family tree may sign up for Genealogy Basics 101 at the St. Peters Community & Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road.
Lady Gaga would “rather die” than be seen in flat shoes.Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:34AMThe eccentric singer believes pop stars owe it to their fans to always live up to their image and has vowed never to be caught unaware by the paparazzi.
San Jose airport to get full-body scannersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:27AMIn a development that will comfort some air travelers but rile some privacy advocates, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday that San Jose would be one of 11 airports around the country to get full-body scanners in the next few months.
Oscar's fabulous female nomineesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:14AMWORST: Bullock, seen winning the Woman of the Year award from Glamour Magazine in 2006, lost her fashion sense in choosing this twisted pink number which falls flatter than it's scalloped hem. And those boots, put 'em back in the back of the closet!
Shopping eventsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:09AMHere are some current and upcoming shopping-related events. Please check northjersey.com/ shoptalk for more shopping news. * Bloomingdale’s will be collecting prom dress donations for girls in need through next Saturday. Dresses should be gently worn, age-appropriate formal or party dresses.
Teens collect shoes to donate to needySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMCory Poehling and Steven Wilson stepped right into a project at First Congregational Church UCC. The two teens were among...
Grandfather set to get new handsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:11AMAustralian surgeons are poised to perform the country's first double hand transplant on a former plumber who lost his hands and feet three years ago after contracting pneumococcal disease.
Victim recalls assaultThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:29AMMore than 40 years after the incident, the 8-year-old girl with pigtails is now a woman.
Photo hope in hunt for MaryThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:25AMPolice in Dundee are studying revellers’ party photos from the night local mum Mary McLaren vanished in a bid to trace her (writes Graeme Ogston).
Electra smoothThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:42AMWith a driver in hand Rickie Fowler took his stance at the TPC Scottsdale Golf Course sporting an electric blue polo shirt, matching plaid trousers and shoes to top it off.
Craig McMorris Blogs: No Social Security BonusThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:29AMFolks on social security hoping for a bonus this year are out of luck. President Obama wanted to provide them with that $250. But the U.S. Senate shot it down last night. Republicans and Democrats combined to say no to the measure by three votes.
Aussie women near the rear of fieldThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMRACING'S first lady Gai Waterhouse believes Aussie women have a lot to learn in the fashion field stakes. "People often dress atrociously in Australia," she said.