New Rocky DVDs pack a punch Jam! Showbiz
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After 30 years, Rocky Balboa's image was getting a little tarnished, his reputation a little tattered. As a fictional character, as a movie series and as an American cultural icon, the Italian Stallion from the mean streets of South Philadelphia had been compromised.
New Rocky DVDs pack a punch Toronto Sun
New two-disc Collector’s Edition of the original ranks as one of the year’s truly outstanding releases, writes Bruce Kirkland
Abashed at the cash and clash nature of the season Seattle Post-Intelligencer
It's the most contentious time of the year when symbols clash and faiths collide.
Pioneer of NZ Sauvignon Blanc Stands Down Scoop.co.nz
Marlborough winery Rapaura Vintners this week farewells from its board Ross Spence, the man responsible for bringing sauvignon blanc to New Zealand.
Jerry Garcia's brother Tiff selling lithographs Marin Independent Journal
TIFF GARCIA loves guitars and has a talent for drawing and art. In that sense, he's a lot like his late brother, rock icon Jerry Garcia.
State AG warns to use care when holiday shopping online Bristol Herald Courier
With the holiday shopping full swing, many consumers may choose the convenience of shopping on the Internet.
Highlights of Bassenge Photography Auction 88 Art Daily
Germaine Krull. "Akte" Portfolio. 1924. BERLIN, GERMANY.- Bassenge Photography Auctions is offering 382 lots in their upcoming photography auction, Dec. 6, 2006. Rare and fine vintage prints by renowned photographers are among the wide selection being auctioned.
Tips to shop online carefully, securely The News-Press
Thinking of shopping online for the holidays? U.S.
Nontraditional stuff Kansas City Star
Holiday stockings create tradition, but they don’t have to look traditional. Most of this season’s designs have moved away from the expected holiday motifs and colors. “They’re fresher, more modern and more whimsical than they have been in years past,” said Blair Bateman, store manager at Pier 1 in Kansas City, North.
NZ Winegrowers proposes more rigorous standards Scoop.co.nz
New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organisation representing grape growers and wine makers, has confirmed that it received notification from Cuisine magazine that there appeared to be a difference between a wine submitted to the magazine for a tasting and another bottle of the wine purchased by Cuisine for comparison.
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