Archive for April, 2006

Architect's Own Brownstone Doesn't Fit the Mold

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Architect's Own Brownstone Doesn't Fit the MoldNew York Times - THE educated designs of his town and country houses have given Grosvenor Atterbury a deserved reputation as a deft and inventive architect. His impeccably civilized plan for Forest Hills Gardens in Queens is a classic example. THEN AND NOW The town
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Federal cuts threaten local services

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Federal cuts threaten local servicesLos Angeles Daily News - NEWHALL - With his salt-and-pepper hair and worn, calm eyes, Dennis Pinkett said he has been mistaken for a certain Oscar-winning actor, though he hasn't had as much luck in health or in life."If I'm fortunate, I'm hoping there's such a job as a

Rushdie s Clown No Laughing Matter

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Rushdie s Clown No Laughing MatterJewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles - Shalimar the Clown : A Novel, by Salman Rushdie (Random House, 2005). Salman Rushdie is at Disney Hall, addressing a near-capacity audience as part of the Music Center […]

People To Watch

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

People To WatchForbes - When to watch: Saturday, April 22 to Thursday, April 27. Billed as the world's largest electronic media show, the National Association of Broadcasters 2006 in Las Vegas is not just about news broadcasters (though the former triplets of network
Commit Early, Decide LaterHartford Courant - Another serving of Half-Baked Jake […]

Guide to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Guide to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film FestivalMinneapolis Star Tribune - M ixed bag sounds like licorice drops, but there may be no better way to describe the 24th annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival. This year's caravan of 135 films from 40 countries is, organizers admit, a lot of variations and no
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