Longest Bidding War in Auction History: Warhol Self Portrait Sells for $38 Million
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The highest selling item at a Christie’s auction in New York Wednesday was a signed and dated self-portrait by pop art icon Andy Warhol. Self-Portrait sold for $38 million in a nail-biting bidding war that lasted 16 minutes. The work, a framed series of four blue portraits from 1964, was estimated to sell for up
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Husbands and wives who care for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia may face an increased risk of mental decline themselves, a new research review shows.
Continue reading …This should eventually clear up the conflicting stories of exactly what happened during the Osama bin Laden raid: CBS News and CNN report that the entire 40-minute operation was indeed captured on cameras mounted on the helmets of Navy SEALs. US military officials are still reviewing the footage, which they…
Continue reading …Ruth Marcus would very much like Mitch Daniels to not only run for president but to win the GOP nomination. Not because she wants him in the White House—she doesn’t—but because he would make President Obama a stronger candidate. The Indiana governor would force Obama “to sharpen his…
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Is there anything you don’t know about Google’s blowout I/O 2011 developer conference? If you’ve read our recap of happenings over in San Francisco this week, you should be well on your way to becoming the most knowledgeable Google geek in your local data cluster, but if you’re looking for all the key info in a more digestible format like, say, video, Google’s taking care of you as well. Both of the company’s I/O keynotes have been posted to YouTube, where they can be consumed in up to 720p resolution, and we’ve done our bit too by embedding them for you after the break. So what are you waiting for, your Googlification awaits! Continue reading Google I/O 2011 keynotes now available on YouTube (video) Google I/O 2011 keynotes now available on YouTube (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 20:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Metra Train Hits Truck Ogródek Mandarynki TURBO KIT EXHAUSTS NOW available IN THE United States Truck Driver Killed, 39 Hurt On Metra Train In Crash « CBS Chicago A Metra train crashed into a semi-trailer truck Friday morning in Mount Prospect, causing the truck to burst into flames. metra – May 13, 2011 | Submit Digital Fri, 13 May 2011 13:58:13 GMT – The inbound Metra train traveling through the northwest suburb hit a semi truck at Prospect Road and Northwest Highway at 8:40 a.m., the Chicago Sun-Times reports online. At least two passengers were … Metra Union Pacific Northwest train derails in collision, trucker … The inbound Metra train traveling through the northwest suburb hit a semi truck at Prospect Road and Northwest Highway at 8:40 a.m., the Chicago Sun-Times reports online. At least two passengers were injured, according to reports. … Collision derails Metra train: 'I have never been in so much shock … A Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train collided with a semi-tractor trailer truck in Mount Prospect this morning, killing the truck driver and causing the front train car to derail, officials said. All the train cars remained … Metra train hits truck, driver killed – Chicago Tribune | SHN-Media Chicago TribuneMetra train hits truck, driver killedChicago TribuneA Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train collided with a semi-tractor trailer truck in Mount Prospect this morning, killing the truck driver and causing the front … metra says: UP-NW Advisory – Inbound Train #644 the 1:33 p.m. Arrival to Chicago 20 Minute Delay http://metrarail.com
Continue reading …Fashion Friday: Princess Beatrice’s Fascinator For Sale and Other Style Scoop
May 13, 2011 No CommentNewsFeed’s Feifei Sun rounds up the brilliant and bizarre from this week in fashion. Fascinator for Sale. Princess Beatrice’s pink fascinator stole the show at the Royal Wedding and became an overnight Internet meme. Now, the young royal is using that attention for a good cause, auctioning off her head piece on eBay for UNICEF
Continue reading …Superman made headlines last month with his decision to drop his US citizenship —but he’s still American at heart. That’s made clear in a new issue of Superman , which features the superhero reaffirming his love for the country, Bleeding Cool reports. “That’s the American way. Life, liberty, the pursuit of…
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American Idol Season 4 Episode 39 – American Idol’s Final 3 Perform American Idol S04E39 American Idol’s Final 3 Perform watch Onl Justin Bieber LIVE on American Idol – U Smile and BABY American Idol final 3 | James Durbin elimination | Idol … Who do you think will win American Idol? Vote here! Vino Moda – Slideshow: ' American Idol' final 3 You are here : Vino Moda » Entertainment, msnbc » Slideshow: ‘ American Idol’ final 3 . Slideshow: ‘ American Idol’ final 3 . Published On Friday, May 13, 2011 By msnbc.com: Entertainment Photos. Under: Entertainment, msnbc. … ' American Idol's' Final 3 : Two Gals, but Which Guy? Durbin? Scotty … ‘ American Idol’s’ Final 3 : Two Gals, but Which Guy? Durbin? Scotty? TheWrap. For those of you discouraged by Thursday’s results, keep in mind that Chris Daughtry also finished fourth on “Idol” … along with superstars like LaKisha Jones … MUSIC SEARCH 24 AMERICAN IDOL » ' American Idol's' Final 3 : Two … ‘ American Idol’s’ Final 3 : Two Gals, but Which Guy? Durbin? Scotty? TheWrap. For those of you discouraged by Thursday’s results, keep in mind that Chris Daughtry also finished fourth on “Idol” … along with superstars like LaKisha Jones … American Idol Results Final 3: James Durbin Voted Off Idol – “ding … Your American Idol final 3 is Lauren, Scotty and Haley. Who is going home tonight on ‘American Idol’? Is Haley a goner? – PopWatch; Catch Your Favorite American Idol’s Live! – Celebuzz; Shocking Elimination On ‘American Idol’ … Canegirl4ever says: IDOL 411: James Durbin Stops 'Believin'; Haley 'Reinharts' Into Next Week – FoxNews.com http://t.co/JzvUbd3 via @fox411
Continue reading …Critics are swooning over Bridesmaids , which stars co-writer Kristen Wiig as an inept maid of honor in a delightfully crude film that’s earned 91% at Rotten Tomatoes . “Hallelujah and praise the Lord for Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids ,” writes Dana Stevens in Slate . “At long last, we have a smart comedy with…
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