Picasso masterpiece to be sold by Sotheby's

Arlequin is considered one of Picasso's most important works and has been in the possesion of Surrealist artist Enrico Donati, who died earlier this year, for 50 years. It hasn't been seen by the public for over 45...

Ghetto Bragging Rights

" Ghetto Bragging Rights supports the God Damn America Movement & encourages you to see the dates and participate. God Damn (white) America While it is unlikely we’ll be able to get 100% participation...

2009 Champions League schedule announced

"The 2009 edition of the Champions Twenty20 League will take place next year between September 25 and October 11, and will feature 12 teams, four more than the eight this year in the first edition to be held between December 3-10, 2008. The dates were announced in a release...

The Chronicle Of Tengger

"The history : Tenggerese live around Bromo Mountain, East Java. They are the descendants of the Majapahit princes. Most of the entire population is centered in thirty villages in the isolated Tengger mountains...

New data fiasco

"Secret personal details of Britain's most dangerous criminals have been lost by the Government.The public could now face an enormous bill to protect paedophiles, rapists, drug runners and killers from vigilantes or rival gangsters. The names, addresses, details of...

Thousands of criminal files lost in Uk data fiasco

" Confidential records and sensitive intelligence on tens of thousands of the most prolific criminals in England and Wales have been lost in a major breach of data security at the heart of Whitehall. Scotland Yard...

Iraq/US Nearing Timetable for Withdrawal

Doesn't this take away a major plank from Barack Obama's platform?"Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday....

In the Jerusalem of the North, the Jewish story is forgotten

This is in many ways a chilling reminder that race hatred and denial by ignoring is still taking place in Lithuania and some other states. Fascinating piece by Jonathan Steele for the Guardian."Follow the English...

Man 25 years old, racks up 71 court dates, 1 theft charge

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAnyone who racks up 71 court appearances before a judge on a litany of criminal charges, certainly as this offender states "I am trying to turn my life around" speaks of...

Jordan archaeologists unearth 'world's first church'

Discoveries have been made at the site of the Saint Georgeous Church in Jordan. Underneath the Saint Georgeous Church (from 230 A.D.) is reported to be the world’s first church, a cave-like structure with clues that suggest that people both lived and practiced religious...

"Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired"

""Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" (June 9, HBO) explores the implausible events that took place between these dates, along with details, before and after, that forever altered the life and career of acclaimed...

Looking for Johnny Favorite

It looks like Lionsgate will be releasing Angel Heart (imdb) on blu-ray at some point:"Lionsgate has included a new promotional insert with this month's Blu-ray debut of 'Rambo,' previewing a quartet of upcoming titles, including the first confirmation of still-unscheduled...

Janet Jackson back on tour after seven years

Janet Jackson's going back on the road after seven years in September, kicking off the tour in Vancouver, Canada.  "NEW YORK (AP) — Though going out on tour means connecting with fans, it can also mean long...

Happy Peppercorn Day!

While many are celebrating St. George’s Day or perhaps sending flowers for Administrative Professionals Day, Bermudans are celebrating Peppercorn Day!  Peppercorn Day is celebrated on April 23rd every year in...

David Byrne and Brian Eno Reunite for Album and Tour

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts is a classic record and one of my all-time favourites. It's a fabulous, hybrid creative lovechild by two truly incomparable musicians: David Byrne and Brian Eno.Now, almost 30 years...

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