Monthly Archives: June 2009

EAST ENDERS (New York Post)

BANISH all thoughts of a low-key season as the Gossip Girls descend on the Hamptons. Decked out in their frills and frocks, they make the best of everything — weather or not. And amid the seeing and being seen they … Continue reading

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Fundraisers (The Olympian)

2nd Annual Tumwater Pet Fair and Trade Show sponsored by The Hamptons Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 at 1400 Trosper Road S.W., Tumwater. Enjoy exhibits, a petting zoo, food and games for … Continue reading

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Funeral may show if Michael Jackson converted to Islam

One of the many rumours that swirled around Michael Jackson in the final years of his life was that he had secretly converted to Islam and taken the name Mikaeel. The “King of Pop” does not seem to have spoken … Continue reading

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Stellenbosch Journal: A Whiff of Controversy and South African Wines

After one critic’s comment associating a “burnt rubber” odor with South African reds, a scientific team has been working to locate the possible source.

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Bernard Madoff to be sentenced (ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Crooked financier Bernard Madoff is due to be sentenced for swindling investors out of billions of dollars.

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For Hampton grad, college is time to serve (Grand Island Independent)

HAMPTON — At age 22, John Buller already has a lifetime’s worth of experiences working with the poor and downtrodden across the globe.

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A Peninsula 4th as traditional as apple pie (Daily Breeze)

Remember when there were Fourth of July parades through town squares in the neighborhoods of our youth?

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CBJ: Safeguard 8: Avoid an Advisor with a Lavish Lifestyle (The Daily Progress)

There will always be swindlers masquerading as investment advisors. You can learn to recognize such people by their over-the-top lifestyle. Avoid them at all costs.

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Will America’s middle class rebel? (Crikey)

I’ve been amazed at the complacency of Americans in the face of rape and pillage by the moneyed classes, says Yves Smith . But will they finally crack?

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Bernard Madoff facing 150year sentence (Daily Telegraph)

The 71year old convicted fraudster will appear in court today.

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It’s Thinking-Cap Time (New York Times)

Debbie Meiliken has made several media appearances to discuss the sale of Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner’s home in Larchmont — even though she didn’t have the listing.

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Fundraisers (The Olympian)

2nd Annual Tumwater Pet Fair and Trade Show sponsored by The Hamptons Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 at 1400 Trosper Road S.W., Tumwater. Enjoy exhibits, a petting zoo, food and games for … Continue reading

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