Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Manhattanhenge 2011
The sun sets on 34th Street, just as it did in ancient times.Manhattanhenge (sometimes referred to as the Manhattan Solstice) is a semiannual occurrence in which the setting sun aligns with the east–west streets of the main street grid in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Pitcher J.A. Happ
Pitcher J.A. Happ #30 of the Houston Astros throws in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park on May 29, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Sunday, May 29, 2011
Rafael Nadal Reaches 4th Round At French Open
After one real struggle and a second inconsistent performance at the French Open, Rafael Nadal felt a lot better and played a lot better in the third round.At last looking like the guy who's dominated Roland Garros since 2005, the top-seeded Nadal bullied Antonio Veic of Croatia 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 Saturday, taking the final eight games. Nadal improved his career record at the French Open to 41-1 and moved closer to winning a sixth championship, which would tie Bjorn Borg for the most in tournament history.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
The Prom King & Queen (King) of Sanford High School
Sanford High School (Maine) senior Christian Nelsen was crowned prom queen while his boyfriend Caleb Jett won the king's title, marking a first for the school in southern Maine.According to News 8, “Both received enough write-in votes to win. They said they decided to run to break high school stereotypes and open some dialogue about tolerance and gay rights.”
The news station reported that Nelsen said, “When I went for it, I was like this could change who wins for the rest of the year. It doesn't matter if it's a guy or a girl who wins prom queen. Anyone can win, and on that same notion any type of person could win.”
News 8 reported that some Sanford residents said they did not support the idea of a gay prom king and queen, but opponents declined to comment on camera.(the Advocate)
You Can't Eat at 'Elaine's' Anymore!
Andy Warhol with Elaine Kaufman. Photograph by Jonathan Becker.1976Elaine's, the Upper East Side eatery known as a favorite among the city's movers and shakers for 50 years, had its final last call Thursday night.
Celebrities and regulars packed the restaurant to pay their respects, just several months after the institution's larger-than-life owner, Elaine Kaufman, died last December.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Oprah Winfrey Bows Out with Simplicity
No guests, no makeovers, no giveaways. Oprah Winfrey kicked off her last-ever original episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" by telling a studio audience that the broadcast would be a simple, celebrity-free affair focused on what her audience has meant to her.
"You and this show have been the great love of my life," a tearful Winfrey told viewers in "The Oprah Winfrey Finale," taped before a studio audience of 400 on Tuesday afternoon and broadcast on Wednesday morning.
"This last show is really about me saying thank you," she said. "It is my love letter to you."(keep reading)
David Beckham in Manchester
David Beckham suits up as he arrives at Old Trafford on Tuesday (May 24) in Manchester, England. 
Fleet Week Starts : New York Harbour
Sailors stand on the deck as the USS New York as it passes the Statue of Liberty during the start of Fleet Week May 25, 2011 in New York City.
Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military.
Fleet week, which has been held in New York City since 1984, celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps with a week of ship visitations and military demonstrations. Fleet Week concludes on Memorial Day with a military flyover to honor those killed while serving in the military.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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