| 'Project Runway' Recap: Designers Turn To Their Own Classics In High ...
It took four seasons for "Project Runway" to produce the challenge I've always wanted to see: using classic works of art as inspiration for fashion. In theory, it's brilliant. You take the final five in the competition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and show them Greek, Roman, European and Egyptian masterpieces. You then give them a chance to turn timeless artistry into proof of their own genius. But what do you get when your top designers are already convinced of their own genius? You get last night's episode, which proved life imitates art only when it isn't desperate to get to Fashion Week. .
Thomas Set to Join Cowboys
This recent handout from the NFL shows Zach Thomas of the Miami Dolphins. Thomas, who was recently released by the Dolphins, appears headed back to Texas to play for the Dallas Cowboys in the state where he was a high school and college standout before 12 seasons with Miami. Thomas has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Cowboys, according to a web report Saturday. Feb. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/NFL) (Anonymous - Associated Press) .
Feb. 25: Our readers write
That is the main problem with this country...the criminals and crazy people have more rights then the law abidding citizens and children. To confused, I do not believe in sheltering my children or making them scared of the world, however, I am not going to intentionally do things that could put them in danger. Remember the case of Danielle Van Dam, the little girl who sold some cookies to her neighbor (With her mother) and three days later was kidnapped, raped and murdered by the man. " .
News 12 Networks Honored with a Record 73 New York Emmy Nominations
WOODBURY, N.Y., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Click for the lowest price on dmnobieblanktelevision');" onMouseOut="setTimeout('hideLayer()',500);" class=hotlink2>Television Arts and Sciences has honored News 12 Networks with a total of 73 New York Emmy(R) Award nominations. News 12 Long Island received 29 nominations. News 12 Connecticut took 25 nominations. News 12 New Jersey was honored with 12 nominations. News 12 Westchester had 4 nominations. News 12 Hudson Valley, News 12 the Bronx, and News 12 Interactive each took home one nomination. The award nominations were announced this week at the studios of CUNY-TV in New York City. The 2008 Emmy(R) Awards will be presented on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at The Marriott Marquee in New York City. "All of us at News 12 Networks are thrilled and grateful to the Academy for making us the most nominated news organization in the New York market," said Patrick Dolan, President of News 12 Networks.
Premiering on the silver screen: Ads
Moviegoers this Oscar weekend may see director Martin Scorsese up on the big screen, but not in the typical uncredited cameo appearances he's made over the years.
Instead, the director brazenly barges in on a family phone call, telling a mother and son how they should act during the scene. The gist of the 30-second skit: since Hollywood doesn't interrupt your phone calls, don't interrupt their movies.
On its face, the bit is a public service announcement, courtesy of AT&T Mobility. But it really serves as a clever corporate branding message for AT&T, which like so many other marketers is trying to find new ways to grab consumers' attention.
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Do you know him? Robbery suspect caught on tape
The suspect is a white man in his 30's with scruffy facial hair. he was wearing a stocking hat and gloves. The video shows the man backing his car into the parking lot around midnight and walking into the lobby talking on a cell phone. He then approached the clerks and slammed his handgun on the counter and demanded money. One of the clerks tells the man he is on surveillance camera, but he continues to demand cash. Once the clerks threaten to call 911, the robber walks out of the hotel and drives away. Anyone with information is asked to call 242-TIPS. .
Detroit Show Gives Sneak Peek of Latest Cars
The annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit usually features many significant debuts from car companies around the world, but particularly from domestic manufacturers. Below are the cars being unveiled for the first time. The show is open to the public January 19-27.
Audi TTS
On Sale: Fourth quarter 2008
Base Price: Around $45,000
After driving the regular Audi TT all-out on a race track head-to-head with other sport coupes, we consider it to be one of the most enjoyable cars around, thanks to superb balance and tenacious all-wheel drive that allows the car to be flung through turns with abandon. Audi will make the TT even more exciting starting in November, when a sportier version, called the TTS, goes on sale in North America.
Restraining Order Claims Sam Drugged Britney
I sleep in cars outside her house so she can't leave" To her parents: "You people throw everyone under the bus. If you don't listen to me, I'm going to make your name s*** in the papers." To read more of Lynne's allegations just read more About the night of January 28: "Britney then became very agitated and couldn't stop moving...She cleaned the house. She changed her clothes many times. She also changed her three dogs' clothes many times...Britney spoke to me in a tone with the level of understanding of a very young girl. Britney then picked up a bottle of pills and read part of the label and asked us, 'What does insomnia mean?' Sam told her that the pills will help her stay awake." Lynne on Sam grinding up Britney's pills to put in her food: "He told us that the doctor who is treating her now is trying to get her into a sleep-induced coma so that they could then give her drugs to heal her brain." A conversation between Sam and Britney: "When do I get to see my babies?" and Sam responded, "Wednesday." Britney supposedly asked, "What do I have to do to see them?" and Lynne claims Sam answered, "Take the pills I tell you to take...If I told you to take 10 pills a day, you should do what I tell you to see your babies." Lynne also said that Adnan tried to warn her about Sam, though who knows how trustworthy Adnan is either.
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