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Art auction houses fighting over paintings

TheaterAug 22, 2011

DENVER (AP) ― Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses are fighting over the sale of four paintings by late American abstract expressionist Clyfford Still, each claiming it can offer a better deal.The city and county of Denver hopes to fetch at least $25 million for a new Clyfford Still Museum schedu
Bestseller-turned-movie reveals real-life case of widespread child abuse

FilmAug 22, 2011

‘The Crucible’ to release in September starring Gong Yoo and Jung Yoo-miWhen popular novelist Gong Ji-young started publishing her online serial novel “Dogani” (The Crucible) in 2008, readers were shocked that it was based on a real-life story. Inspired by the mass sexual abuse at a school for heari
Saving lives through MDA was honor: Lewis

TelevisionAug 22, 2011

LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Jerry Lewis said that his years of service to the Muscular Dystrophy Association helped make him a star, but he didn’t provide details on his recent departure as the group’s national chairman.In his first public appearance since the that announcement, Lewis accepted a lifetime achie
Designer bridges music and fashion

FashionAug 22, 2011

Lee Ju-young, daughter of female designer Sul Yun-hyoung and C’est Si Bon music café owner, dresses top musiciansThis is the sixth in a series of articles on up-and-coming Korean designers. ― Ed.Her parents equally influenced her ― Lee Ju-young, founder and designer of the brand Resurrection,
Brains and beauty on show at naked readings

BooksAug 22, 2011

NEW YORK (AFP) ― Sit back and enjoy readings of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde or Henrik Ibsen, sip a glass of wine ― oh, and gaze upon the readers themselves: they’re naked.That combination of delights is on offer once a month in New York thanks to the enterprising group Naked Girls Reading.At a recent s
Pettersen beats Choi in playoff

GolfAug 22, 2011

NORTH PLAINS, Oregon (AP) ― Suzann Pettersen overcame a nine-stroke deficit with a 7-under 64 and beat Choi Na-yeon with a par on the first hole of a playoff to win the LPGA Safeway Classic on SundayIn the playoff, Choi’s second shot on the par-4 18th went into the water to the right of the green, a
Sharapova wins Cincinnati final

More sportsAug 22, 2011

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AFP) ― Fourth-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova survived an erratic performance to win the Cincinnati WTA title, prevailing 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-3 over Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic.Sharapova, 24, earned her second title of the season after a triumph in Rome. She improved on her runner-up finish
‘Korean players work very hard on and off the pitch’

SoccerAug 22, 2011

Ghanaian striker Asamoah learns K-League cultureHe made an impact in his very first game and as soon as it finished, respected SBS TV commentator Park Moon-sung started tweeting about a new and exciting addition to the K-League called Derek Asamoah. The former Ghana international has spent much of h
Daegu takes aim at false starters

Aug 22, 2011

IAAF to disqualify athletes after just one false startUsain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, is undoubtedly the hot favorite to win the 100-meter race in Daegu on Sunday. But the Jamaican could be disqualified if he makes just one false start, according to new rules introduced by the sports gover
New baseball chief vows to dedicate self to ‘fair’ sport

More sportsAug 22, 2011

The new head of South Korea’s top professional baseball league said Monday he will work to ensure “fair” competition in the nation’s most popular sport.Taking office as the 12th commissioner of the Korea Baseball Organization, Koo Bon-neung, chairman of the local metal conglomerate Heesung Group, sa
Tainted vinegar suspected in 11 deaths in China

World NewsAug 22, 2011

BEIJING (AP) _ Vinegar tainted with antifreeze is suspected of killing 11 people and sickening 120 after a communal Ramadan meal in China's far western region of Xinjiang.Investigators suspect the victims consumed vinegar that was put in two plastic barrels that had previously been used to store tox
Elder accused of sexually abusing children

Social affairsAug 22, 2011

A celebrated social activist known for helping teenagers and children in need was arrested on Monday for a series of sexual abuse cases.(MCT)The offender, only known by his surname Kim, had allegedly taken advantage of teenagers by luring them to his home, saying that he would “instruct students int
Libyan rebels take most of Tripoli

World NewsAug 22, 2011

TRIPOLI (AP) -- Euphoric Libyan rebels took control of most of Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday, celebrating the victory in Green Square, the symbolic heart of Moammar Gadhafi's regime. Gadhafi's defenders quickly melted away as his 42-year rule crumbled, but the leader's whereabouts were unkno
Ex-’Gossip Girl’ star ‘too busy to shower’

MusicAug 22, 2011

Taylor Momsen, a Hollywood star from popular U.S. TV drama “Gossip Girl,” admitted that she does not wash often.Also being a singer, Momsen told the magazine Elle that she was too busy to shower due to busy schedule from her concerts. She is now on the world tour with her band “Pretty Reckless” unti
K-pop star Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul to join army

TelevisionAug 22, 2011

Kim Hee-chul, a member of pop group Super Junior, is to take a break from his career and serve his military duty starting September.His agency SM Entertainment announced Monday that Kim would enter the Korea Army Training Center at Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province next month.After four weeks of ba