LAPD to Return Rihanna’s Borrowed Jewelry
Rihanna was wearing jewelry valued at $1.4 million the night of the Grammys, when she was allegedly beaten by Chris Brown. The jewelry became evidence, and has since been held by the LAPD. Problem is, the jewelry isn’t hers, it was on loan, and the owner has no doubt been anxious about how long it [...]
Berlusconi and wife in spat over women politicians
By Philip Pullella
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s first family soap opera was back on the front pages on Wednesday after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s wife said his party’s selection of women to run in European elections was a “shamelessly trashy” process.
Veronica Berlusconi, who has publicly lamented her husband’s eye for younger women in the past, also [...]
Warren Buffett expects record crowd despite tough year
By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK (Reuters) – By one measure, Warren Buffett is coming off his worst year ever. But by another measure, the investor may be more popular than ever.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N), Buffett’s insurance and investment company, expects a record 35,000 people to attend its annual meeting on Saturday.
That’s up from 32,000 last [...]
Police to return jewelry worn by Rihanna
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles police have agreed to return the $1.4 million worth of jewelry that pop star Rihanna was wearing the night her R&B singer boyfriend Chris Brown is accused of assaulting her, Rihanna’s lawyer said on Wednesday.
The earring and three rings that Rihanna was wearing were on loan to the “Umbrella” [...]
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Rolls Out For Fifth Year!
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) May 1, 2009 — Can you use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress? If you can, you just might win $1000! 2008 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winner Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and [...]
Mexico City watch thieves hide behind flu masks
MEXICO CITY, April 27 (Reuters) – Three armed thieves wore the blue surgical masks now ubiquitous in flu-hit Mexico City to hide their faces as they robbed watches from a department store, Mexican media said on Monday.
Employees and security guards at a branch [...]
Police to return $1.4 million jewelry worn by Rihanna
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles police have agreed to return the $1.4 million worth of jewelry that pop star Rihanna was wearing the night her R&B singer boyfriend Chris Brown is accused of assaulting her, Rihanna’s lawyer said on Wednesday.
The earring and three rings that Rihanna was wearing were on loan to the “Umbrella” [...]
UPDATE 4-Jones Apparel easily beats estimates, shares jump
* Q1 adj EPS 28 cts tops Wall Street view of 10 cts * Revenue fell 8.6 percent * Sees closing 225 stores in 2009-2010 * Trims ‘09 sales forecast * Shares up 14.6 pct (Adds CEO comments, details, updates stock activity) By Martinne Geller NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) – Jones Apparel [...]
US gold drops 2 pct, takes cues from weak platinum
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) – U.S. gold futures fell 2 percent on Tuesday as sharply lower platinum prices tempted investors to lock in profits following bullion’s recent sharp rally. For the latest detailed report, click on [GOL/]. GOLD * Gold for June delivery GCM9 was down $18.70, or 2.1 percent, at $889.50 an [...]
US gold ends 1.6 pct lower, tracks platinum drop
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) – U.S. gold futures ended nearly 2 percent lower on Tuesday as sharply lower platinum prices amid demand worries weighed on the precious metals complex, tempting bullion investors to lock in recent profits. For the latest detailed report, click on [GOL/]. GOLD * Gold for June delivery GCM9 settled [...]