E-fashion News: 5 Mar 2012

Monday, 5 March 2012

Garcia Marquez book to begin e-sales

Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez celebrates his 85th birthday Tuesday with a special gift: the start of sales of an electronic version of his masterpiece novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

Garcia Marquez book begins e-sales

Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez celebrates his 85th birthday Tuesday with a special gift: the start of sales of an electronic version of his masterpiece novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

Writer Garcia Marquez turns 85

Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez celebrates his 85th birthday Tuesday with a special gift: the start of sales of an electronic version of his masterpiece novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

Cuban sculptor uses tobacco to immortalise stars

Fidel Castro, Winston Churchill, Jack Nicholson, Groucho Marx and Arnold Schwarzenegger -- meet the cast of notables Janio Nunez has sculpted entirely out of Cuba's famed tobacco.

Israel film to spoof 'Mossad' Hamas hit: report

Inspired by the alleged Mossad assassination of a Hamas leader in 2010, an elite team of Israelis are planning their own hit... movie, that is.

Spring Training Travel Deals: Itâ€™s Time to Play Ball

Spring training kicked off last weekend, and while many of us around the country shiver in the cold, our favorite teams are playing ball in two warm weather vacation destinations. When you consider the relative affordability of a ticket — $12 for a Yankees...

Tim Burton flees 'horrible' British press with Paris show

When time came to bring a travelling exhibit on his life's work to Europe, Tim Burton had no qualms about choosing Paris over his adoptive home city London -- and its "horrible" press.

James Beard Semifinalist Chefs Share Favorite Recipes to Make at Home

The 2012 James Beard semifinalists were just announced, and the list spotlights a new crop of culinary heavyweights from around the country and their all-star cuisine. To celebrate, we’ve gathered some of their favorite recipes to make at home. From old-school meatballs to crowd-pleasing chicken and...

Stefano Pilati says adieu to Yves Saint Laurent

The standing ovation from Anna Wintour said it all.

'Desperate Housewives' creator describes star spat

The creator of "Desperate Housewives" told jurors Monday he thought he had permission to tap the head of Nicollette Sheridan but acknowledged the incident created a strained and awkward dynamic with an actress he considered smart and funny.

Men in skirts? Entertaining flamenco at NY fest

You suspect you're not seeing a run-of-the-mill flamenco performance when Rafaela Carrasco begins her routine in sleek black leather pants and shoes of fire-engine red.

'Desperate Housewives' creator testifies at trial

The creator of "Desperate Housewives" says he felt awkward and cautious around Nicollette Sheridan after a dispute in which the actress claims he struck her head.

Review: 'Friends With Kids' only aims for candor

Jennifer Westfeldt seems interested in exploring the complications that come with pondering parenthood with a mix of candor and heart in "Friends With Kids." She touches on the stages so many of us find ourselves going through in our 30s: steadfast reluctance, vaguely nagging interest, strong yearning and, eventually, the what-the-hell-have-we-done? realism of it all.

'Lorax' rakes in the green with $70.2M debut

The environmental fable "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" grew mightily during its opening weekend, taking in $70.2 million for the biggest debut of the year by far, according to final studio figures Monday. The 3-D animated comedy from Universal Pictures is based on the beloved children's book and features the voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift.

Strong characters propel 'The Last Good Man'

"The Last Good Man" (Scribner) by A.J. Kazinski: "The Last Good Man," a collaboration of filmmaker Anders Ronnow Klarlund and author Jacob Weinreich under the pseudonym A.J. Kazinski, delivers an intense read.

Veteran flight attendant describes life in the sky

"Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama, and Crazy Passengers at 35,000 Feet" (William Morrow), by Heather Poole: Want to impress the flight attendant on your next trip? Make eye contact. Say "please" and "thank you." Remove your earphones when asked a question. Be nice to your fellow passengers.

Comic impressionist Steve Bridges dies in LA

Impressionist Steve Bridges, who used prosthetics and wigs to turn into presidents and laughs to make a living, was found dead at his home, his manager said Monday. He was 48.

Limbaugh and the GOP: The media stars and politics

The uproar over Rush Limbaugh's derisive comments about a young woman's sex life is serving as a vivid reminder of the outsize role conservative media stars play in Republican politics.

Story collection a poignant prose menagerie

"Birds of a Lesser Paradise: Stories" (Scribner), by Megan Mayhew Bergman: Carnie, a talking parrot, is a character with a pivotal role in "Housewifely Arts," one of the short stories in this fine, moving debut collection by Megan Mayhew Bergman.

A deaf son struggles to be heard in 'Tribes'

A family dinner in the beginning of Nina Raine's "Tribes" tells the audience all it needs to know about the crisis of understanding that plagues the characters in this bright and boldly provocative drama.

'Desperate Housewives' creator begins testimony

The creator of "Desperate Housewives" says he received permission to kill Nicollette Sheridan's character four months before he was involved in a dispute during which the actress claims he struck her on the head.

Bonnaroo halts ticket sales after high demand

Bonnaroo has halted sales for the four-day music festival during the first day of ticket sales because of overwhelming demand and technical problems.

Rizwan Beyg

Fashion designer Rizwan Beyg is now proudly serving his country at the international level and he represents his country as a fashion ambassador.

Limbaugh: Apology to student was sincere

Radio host Rush Limbaugh says his apology to the Georgetown law student he called a "slut" was sincere but he also is joking that he got a busy signal when he called his show to join advertisers who are abandoning it.

Limbaugh says his apology to student was sincere

Radio host Rush Limbaugh said his apology to the Georgetown law student he called a "slut" was sincere but also joked that he, too, got a busy signal Monday when he called the show to join the growing roster of advertisers abandoning it.

Shamaeel

Shamaeel Ansari is one of those fashion designers, who plays and blends her fascinating creativity with realism of culture, heritage and modern fashion.

Georgetown student dismisses Limbaugh apology

The Georgetown University law student labeled a "slut" by conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says his apology changes nothing and that Americans have to decide whether to support companies that continue to advertise on his program.

An adopted son returns to Bogota to find his past

"The Second Time We Met" (Grand Central Publishing), by Leila Cobo: On a rainy evening in a small Colombian town, 16-year-old Rita Ortiz gets up from bed to close her bedroom window and meets the eyes of a young man dressed in fatigues. He smiles and she freezes in panic.

Review: 'The Expats' is excellent spy thriller

"The Expats" (Crown), by Chris Pavone: Chris Pavone channels spy-fiction superstars Robert Ludlum and John le Carre in his amazing first novel, "The Expats."

Tim Burton flees 'horrible' UK press with Paris show

When time came to bring a travelling exhibit on his life's work to Europe, Tim Burton had no qualms about choosing Paris over his adoptive home city London -- and its "horrible" press.

Current TV adding 2 morning talk shows to lineup

Current TV is launching a morning talk block with live simulcasts of the radio programs "The Bill Press Show" and "The Stephanie Miller Show."

Austrian McDonaldâ€™s New McRibster Jazzes Up the Traditional McRib

From the elusive Shamrock shake, Fish McBites for Lent, or France’s McBaguette, McDonald’s always seems to be one step ahead of our foodie needs. For a limited time, McDonald’s locations in Austria are featuring the McRibster, a breaded, fried McRib that’s topped with pepper-jack cheese and...

Imran And Rabia

Fashion designers Imran and Rabia have got all the guts to play with colors and designs and come up with spectacular fashion creations.

Zaheer Abbas

Fashion designer Zaheer Abbas is the emerging new fashion designer, who enthralled millions of hearts with his debut collection at Week Pakistan Fashion.

Luckhu

Fashion designers Mariam Qureshi and Zara Chaudhri are two creative designers behind Luckhu and together they create wonders with their jazzy fashion sense.

Backstreet Boy reports $120,000 jewelry theft

A member of the Backstreet Boys pop music group tells police that $120,000 in jewelry was stolen from a Stone Mountain hotel where he and his wife were staying.

Hollywood Star Talks About Co-Sleeping, Baby-Wearing and Unschooling

Mayim Bialik is not your typical Hollywood TV star. She may be the only “celebrity” who speaks out in favor of attachment parenting. AP is known for a back-to-nature style of parenting — “baby-wearing” and “co-sleeping” and literally meeting your infant’s needs by being attached...