DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour has taken his music to audiences around the world but says his decision to stop singing and run for president was prompted by a nagging sound straight from the streets of his West African nation. “For over 15 years I have heard this buzz […]
Rising designers receive New York Fashion Week grants
Italian winemaker Ecco Domani has revealed the emerging creators honored by the 2012 edition of its Fashion Foundation awards.
New York fashion: Rising Star nominees revealed
On January 3 Fashion Group International named the finalists for the 15th edition of its Rising Star Awards, with nominees in the women’s ready-to-wear category including Wes Gordon, Nary Manivongand, Norman Ambrose and Tommy Hilfiger’s daughter Alexandria for her work at Nahm.
UK artist, St Trinian’s creator Searle dies aged 91
LONDON (Reuters) – British cartoonist Ronald Searle, best known for his spiky drawings of the tearaway pupils of the fictional girls school St Trinian’s, has died in southern France aged 91, his daughter said on Tuesday. Searle, whose anarchic St Trinian’s characters spawned a series of movie adaptations, died on […]
Senegalese music star N’dour to run for president
DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegalese music star Youssou N’dour said he will stand in next month’s presidential election, mounting a high-profile challenge to the West African state’s veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade. N’dour is hugely popular among Senegal’s youth and has been a vocal critic of Wade, who is hoping to extend […]
Duffy Named Scholar All-South – ASU Appalachian Mountaineers
Duffy Named Scholar All-SouthASU Appalachian MountaineersAppalachian State men's soccer player Ryan Duffy has been named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2011 University Division Men's Scholar All-South Region Honorable Mention player. Duffy, a senior studying pre-professional biology … and more »
Left Back: What To Watch For In 2012 – Ology
The Guardian (blog) Left Back: What To Watch For In 2012OlogyBarcelona were so untouchable that they managed to make beautiful soccer routine. A young Santos team dominated South American soccer, signaling a rise in Brazil's domestic game. A battling, brilliant Uruguay won the Copa America, reminding us of the …2011 […]
Rut or Revolution? – Soccer365 (press release)
Rut or Revolution?Soccer365 (press release)As has become tradition for US Soccer, Bradley rolled out a mash-up of the best national team fringe players from MLS and the Scandinavian leagues for the January match against Chile. The US was fortunate to a draw with the South Americans, … and more »
So. Fla. travelers seek healthier food, more luxury cruises for 2012 – Sun-Sentinel
So. Fla. travelers seek healthier food, more luxury cruises for 2012Sun-SentinelAt the Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale, the number of international travelers rose about 15 percent last year, many from England, Germany and Latin America, said Cunningham. He expects more overseas guests this year. More Americans are traveling … and more »
Acme Packet Cuts View, Citing North American Weakness – Wall Street Journal
Acme Packet Cuts View, Citing North American WeaknessWall Street JournalHe said outside of that market, Acme Packet continued to perform "very well," particularly in its enterprise business as well as in its Europe and Latin American businesses. Shares initially were halted but recently dropped 17% after hours to $26.27. …Acme […]