| Christmas at the coalface: Who'd work on December 25th?
I'm from the countryside, and was really into outdoors things like fishing, so our presents were always things like skateboards and bikes. I think I probably spoil my kids but if you can, you do. I definitely spoil my wife I'd better! Neil Fox, 46, Magic FM DJ When I arrived at Magic two years ago, I don't think they expected me to work on Christmas Day. When I assumed I would be, they said: "What... seriously?" Some of the other guys record their Christmas Day shows, but because I'm doing it and I'm, you know, the breakfast show jock, I think it has put pressure on others to do their shows live. One hour of the programme, from 11am to midday, will be a Great Ormond Street hour; the hospital is the station's chosen charity for the year. I've been down to speak to the kids and the parents and nurses, and I'll play their favourite songs.
Britney Spears
My sources, possibly imaginary, tell me that Britney's new lawyer refused to budge on having her client wear underwear around the children. Kevin's lawyers were specific with their demands that "the boys not return home looking like goddamn Two-Face from Batman." Britney's lawyer conceded that acid vadge is a concern, but could not promise the wearing of undergarments. The two sides will convene later today and hopefully reach an agreement that effectively protects the children and, also, Britney's right to damage their vision. .
Al’s and Vic’s and veggie falafels
I think the menu is best described as exotic fast food. The first time I had lobster and lamb sliders, the second raw oysters on the half shell and an ostrich burger. It's nice the two bars are connected by a door inside. You can have a classy dinner in one, go get your drink on at Al's & Vic's, and never have to worry about the weather outside. .
Art Briefs: Feb. 7-14
Everyone is invited to an artist reception today (Feb. 7) from 5:30-7 p.m. to see Patty Sheehan’s new paintings at the El Prado branch of the First Community Bank. Sheehan has been a teacher, psychotherapist, motivational speaker and author of articles, books and songs for children and adults.After five years in Taos taking classes and painting, Sheehan is creating very colorful still lifes, figures and landscapes primarily in acrylics, although she explores a variety of other media, a press release reads. Her professional life seems to be about finding her own creative voice(s) and helping others do that too. The bank is located at 1520 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, next to the El Prado Post Office. Call (575) 613-5377.Take the ‘Chile Line’ .
Interxion 'lining itself up for £300m flotation'
One of Europe's largest data hosting companies, Interxion, is understood to be lining itself up for a flotation in the new year which its owners hope will value the company at over £300m. The move follows the successful flotation of rival Telecity earlier this year and comes amid a growing realisation that the online market is expanding rapidly with electronic data retention and retrieval becoming ever more important. Interxion, majority-owned by New York-based private equity firm Baker Capital, is understood to have been approaching potential investors, using investment banks Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns for the deal. Founded in 1998 in the Netherlands, Interxion has 22 sites across 13 cities in 11 countries and delivers a full range of data center, co-location and managed services solutions to over 1,000 corporate customers.
Peach Buzz
This was a wedding for couples who don't mind sharing the spotlight on a wedding day and whose idea of romance is the more the merrier. "You know it's not for everyone," Stephen Palmer, a wedding planner and organizer of the event, told Buzz. "But halfway through the ceremony, all eyes were on these couples and weddings are so emotional and when you multiply that by 18, it's really, really cool." And Palmer, married himself about 11 years, surprised his wife, Jennifer, with renewing their vows. "It really took us back to the day we got married on the beach in Hawaii, and we've had a very cuddly weekend ever since." Plans are already on their way for the next event. They will call it "Tie the Knot on Tybee 3 —Third Time's a Charm." Heidi Klum opens arms to Britney Heidi Klum wants to help Britney Spears.
Variety: Digital Editions
It makes it the copyright holder's job to find infringing content on a site like YouTube, and to request the content be removed. "If YouTube takes stuff down when they get a notice, they're pretty much protected by the safe harbor, no matter how many people post copyrighted content," Schultz said. Despite the protections of the Copyright Act, a copyright holder can still try to sue YouTube for copyright infringement and seek damages. Nguyen said one suit has already been filed against YouTube by Robert Tur of Los Angeles News Service, alleging a video he shot of the 1992 beating of Reginald Denny was posted to YouTube without his permission and seen more than 1,000 times. Tur's lawsuit, filed in July, claims the copy on YouTube limited his ability to profit from the video by licensing it.
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Testifies Before House ...
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings testified before the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss the Department of Educations fiscal year 2009 budget request. Following is her prepared opening statement: Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, thank you for welcoming me here today. All of us agree that in todays competitive world, developing human capital is a top priority. We also know that we have limited resources to invest and that our primary role at the federal level has always been to serve our neediest students, such as those from low income families, those with disabilities, and those learning English as a second language. Accordingly, we must ensure that taxpayer dollars are allocated in the most effective and efficient ways.
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