Oprah Winfrey selects Jonathan Frazen's 'Freedom' for book club
Oprah Winfrey chose Jonathan Franzen's new book "Freedom" for her book club on Friday, calling it a "masterpiece" nine years after she canceled his appearance on her show when he expressed ambivalence over her endorsement of one of his previous works. feeds.nydailynews.com |
'Dead Rising: Case Zero' brings Xbox 360's downloadables to new level
Welcome to the new level of downloadable content in Capcom's "Dead Rising: Case Zero" for the Xbox 360. feeds.nydailynews.com |
A New York State Job Title That Adds to Confusion
There’s no agreement on how to spell and pronounce “comptroller,” but most acknowledge the person holding the state office does not have an easy job. nytimes.com |
Lawsuit cries foul in PIX sportscaster's exit
Veteran New York sportscaster Sal Marchiano has filed a multimillion-dollar age discrimination lawsuit against the woman who used to run WPIX/Ch. 11. The station failed to renew his contract in December 2008, when the on-air personality was replaced by a younger talent. feeds.nydailynews.com |
ArtsBeat: Accidents, Happy and Not, at CMJ
It's all but a guarantee that even the best laid CMJ plans will go awry, leading to accidental discoveries, some happy, some not. feeds.nytimes.com |