August, 2009

Sen. Ted Kennedy, 77, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

One of the “most accomplished Americans” in history Ted Kennedy campaigning in 1962 (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org) Those were the words of President Barack Obama from his eulogy for Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving brother in what the Associated Press calls “an enduring political dynasty.” Democratic Senator Kennedy died due to complications caused by brain cancer. ...

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Sunda Croonquist | Black Swede Comedian Sued By Jewish MIL

A world without comedy is what she wants, eh? Sunda Croonquist (Photo: Hamptons Comedy Festival) Then Sunda Croonquist’s mother-in-law can have it. If we’ve reached the point where we can no longer poke fun at each other, then society has reached the point where its trappings are no longer of interest for me anymore. If nobody can ...

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Project Runway Season 6, Episode 1 Starts Series Anew

Project Runway family welcomes additions Am I the only one who is just delighted to see Tim Gunn dishing out digs in the workroom again? There have been a lot of changes in the Project Runway world in the past couple of years, and fans have been not-so-patiently waiting for its return to the airwaves. Finally, last ...

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Now Is a Good Time to Buy (Especially in Indianapolis)

Homes are affordable at last! Downtown Indianapolis Even if you’re one of the many people who are scrambling to find cash until payday, now may be a good time to buy a house. Plunging house prices and rock-bottom interest rates on secured loans have made housing across the nation more affordable in the second quarter of ...

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NYC Saver’s Swap Meets

From the mail bag, here's a neat tip for NYC residents:8 times a month the ING DIRECT Cafe (968 3rd Ave @ 58th St) hosts Saver's Swap meets. Every Sunday from 1-5pm, anyone can come by the Cafe with gently used home goods, apparel and electronics to swap with other Savers. Every Tuesday ...

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