Ostrom says it's an honor to be the 1st woman to win Nobel economic prize; thanks husbandOctober 12th, 2009 Ostrom thanks husband, colleagues for Nobel prizeBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Elinor Ostrom says it's an honor to be the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics — and she promises she won't be the last.
Federal judge: Seinfeld book won't cook up consumer confusionSeptember 10th, 2009 Judge: Seinfeld book doesn't violate trademarkNEW YORK — A federal judge Thursday tossed out a cookbook author's claim that comedian Jerry Seinfeld's wife was a culinary copycat when she came out with her own book explaining how to entice children to eat vegetables. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain threw out the lawsuit brought against the Seinfeld couple by Missy Chase Lapine.
Comedian Bill Cosby stands behind campaign to preserve, increase Detroit Schools enrollmentSeptember 1st, 2009 Bill Cosby lends support to Detroit Public SchoolsDETROIT — Bill Cosby says he wants to help persuade Detroit parents to ensure their children get to class as he throws his name behind an effort to keep students in the city's troubled public schools. The comedian and activist told reporters Tuesday that he supports emergency financial manager Robert Bobb's expansive plan to turn around the district.
No Kidding! Cosby tells Pa. lawmakers cuts in public schools could mean failure for kidsAugust 19th, 2009 Bill Cosby urges 'no more cuts' for Pa. schoolsHARRISBURG, Pa.
3rd suspect in Harvard dorm shooting faces murder charge in Massachusetts courtAugust 3rd, 2009 Suspect in Harvard shooting faces judgeMEDFORD, Mass. — A New York City man charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a Harvard University dormitory is scheduled to face a judge in Massachusetts.
Excavations may shed light on Mark Twain's Virginia CityJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of archaeologists is currently continuing excavations that they hope will shed light on life in Virginia City during the time when Mark Twain lived there. According to a report in Nevada Appeal, a summer field school operated by the Anthropology Department of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has begun excavating the original site of Thomas Maguire's Opera House on D Street.
NYC man indicted on murder, other charges for shooting at Harvard University dormJune 26th, 2009 NYC man indicted in Harvard dorm killingWOBURN, Mass. — A New York City man has been indicted in the shooting death of a 21-year-old man inside a Harvard University dormitory last month.
Seinfeld star advocates comedy, imagination to help resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflictJune 24th, 2009 Seinfeld star pushes comedy cure for MideastJERUSALEM — "Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander told a crowd in Jerusalem Wednesday that the search for an Israeli-Palestinian solution and the "show about nothing" that launched him to fame have one thing in common — neither seemed destined to succeed. But just as the show managed to bounce back with comedy, said the balding actor, a solution might be found for Mideast troubles if people write and laugh with one another.
Bill Clinton says in Ohio speech that civil rights struggle far from overJune 20th, 2009 Bill Clinton says civil rights struggle continuesCINCINNATI — Former President Bill Clinton says the need to push for racial equality is far from over. Clinton said Saturday that despite such racial progress as the election of Barack Obama as president, economic, educational and other social divides remain.
MLB's Civil Rights weekend activities in Cincinnati at a glanceJune 18th, 2009 MLB's Civil Rights weekend at glanceSome highlights of Major League Baseball's Civil Rights Game weekend events in Cincinnati:
FRIDAY: Round-table discussion on baseball and the civil rights movement at the National Underground Freedom Center. SATURDAY NOON: Luncheon to honor Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby for contributions to civil rights.
Bengals agree to terms with Texas WR Quan CosbyApril 29th, 2009 Bengals agree to terms with WR CosbyCINCINNATI — Texas receiver Quan Cosby has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted over the weekend. The 5-foot-8 receiver is expected to be in Cincinnati on Friday for the start of the Bengals rookie minicamp.
Jerry Seinfeld looks back at family's immigration journey as he gets Ellis Island awardApril 24th, 2009 Jerry Seinfeld's NYC roots started at Ellis IslandNEW YORK — Watching his TV series, no one doubted that Jerry Seinfeld was quintessentially New York. It turns out his family is, too.
'Seinfeld' to turn into porn parodyApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - American TV comedy series 'Seinfeld' will soon be turned into a porn parody by an adult film studio. X-rated filmmaker Lee Roy Myers is currently filming 'Seinfeld: A XXX Parody!', reports thesun.co.uk.
Baldwin wants Michelle Obama on '30 Rock'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is desperate to land a very special guest for his hit comedy show '30 Rock', as he's hoping to entice US First Lady Michelle Obama to make an appearance on the show. The actor wants the wife of President Barack Obama to follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Jerry Seinfeld by featuring on the sitcom, reports contactmusic.com.
Jerry Seinfeld returning to TVFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Beloved Hollywood funnyman Jerry Seinfeld is returning to the small-screen after 11 years - as a marriage counsellor. The comic, who wrote and starred in long running sitcom 'Seinfeld', is planning a new show for America's NBC network entitled 'The Marriage Ref', reports contactmusic.com.
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