Books a must-have even in sluggish economy: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – During tough economic times when U.S. consumers are trying to cut back the indulgence they can’t seem to live without is books.
Painting, once thought a da Vinci, sells for $1.5 million
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – A painting by a follower of Leonardo da Vinci, which was once thought to be done by the Renaissance master himself, sold at auction for $1.5 million, three times its estimate price.
Overworked junior bankruptcy lawyers find rare outlet
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hoisting mixed drinks and swapping business cards, scores of bankruptcy professionals bellied up to a New York bar at a rare networking event solely for junior business turnaround experts.
Michael Douglas’ son pleads guilty to drug dealing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The son of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas admitted in a New York court on Wednesday to possessing heroin and dealing large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine out of his hotel room.
Labrador Retriever top dog in U.S. for 19th year
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) -The Labrador Retriever was named the top dog in the United States on Wednesday for the 19th consecutive year by the American Kennel Club.
Business travel expected to match, surpass 2009 levels
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Business travel in 2010 will match or surpass last year’s levels and more executives will be opting for first class seats, according to a survey.
Tableau at Met Museum portrays life of Harlem block
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – A tableau by artist Romare Bearden on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates the life of a city block in Harlem where he spent part of his youth.
Passion for wine transforms banker into vintner
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – As a banker and financier, Lenny Recanati became a vintner for love not for money.
Time constraints boost popularity of online dating
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Any lingering stigma about finding true love online seems to be fading, particularly among older adults, researchers found.
Junk shop letter now a Scottish national treasure
EDINBURGH (Reuters Life!) – American folklorist Nancy Groce couldn’t believe her eyes when she spotted what appeared to be a letter by Jean Armor, widow of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns, in a New York junk shop.