| President watches, broadcasts college game (The Washington Times) WASHINGTON | There was a familiar voice behind the microphone during the Duke-Georgetown basketball game -- Barack Obama's. The president, attending the game as a fan, provided about seven minutes of nationally televised hoops commentary in the second half of Saturday's matchup of two top 10 teams at the Verizon Center near the White House. The president shook hands with several fans as he ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
BaselWorld reports rise in buyers The 38th edition of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show wrapped up yesterday on a high note, with show organizers pointing out an increase in visitors coupled with a rise in Swiss watch exports over the first months of 2010. nationaljewelernetwork.com |
VIDEO: Man attacked by 8-foot gator as horrified crowd watches An alligator show at the annual Cotee River Seafood Festival in Pasco County went terribly wrong Sunday afternoon, when the show's star suffered a severe bite wound from an eight foot alligator. wtsp.com |
N.Y jeweler, Breitling off to the races Watch brand Breitling and upstate New York retailer Northeastern Fine Jewelry, the brand's Capital Region retail partner, will serve as the official timepiece sponsors of the 2010 season at the Saratoga Race Course. nationaljewelernetwork.com |
Summer Flickers wraps up with 'Lebowski' A crowd watches " The Big Lebowski ," the last of the Summer Flickers free weekly movie series, on Wednesday at the Hygienic Art Park on Bank Street in New London. theday.com |