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1. Speed reading.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*COMMUNICATIONS industries, *EMPLOYEES
Abstract

Discusses the column of Gridlock Sam in the `Daily News.' Details of the column; Praise for the column; How overseas incidents can affect New York City traffic; The effect of tourists on traffic, especially for the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center; The personal history of Gridlock Sam, Samuel I. Schwartz; Schwartz's opinions on traffic.

Published
1996

2. JFK's garage sale: Bidders asked not.

Author

Seligmann, Jean, Turner, Richard, and Gideonse, Theodore

Subjects
*ESTATE sales, *AUCTIONS
Abstract

Highlights the New York sale of John F. Kennedy memorabilia by Guernsey's auction house in March 1998. The reason the sale was clouded by contention; The items taken by federal officials on grounds of historical importance.

Published
1998

3. Elvis is back onstage (sort of).

Author

Seligmann, Jean, Turner, Richard, and Gideonse, Theodore

Subjects
*CONCERTS
Abstract

Highlights the `Elvis--The Concert' played in New York in March 1998. Audience reaction to the melange of taped concert footage and live musicians; Promoters wanting to do the same for other dead stars.

Published
1998

4. Open mouth.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Considers Abe Hirschfeld's attempts to launch a daily newspaper in New York City. The publication to be entitled `Open Air PM: Hirschfeld's New Evening Newspaper'; A look at what the newspaper will and will not include; Prospects for success.

Published
1996

5. Don't touch that dial.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*RADIO stations
Abstract

Focuses on the sale of New York City's radio broadcasting assets. Comparison with television broadcasting; Corporate consolidations; Entertainment concerns; Feedback from industry executives.

Published
1995

6. Exclusive Morefar Is Far More Mysterious Than Most Golf Links.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*GOLF courses, *GOLF clubs (Associations), *GOLF, *COUNTRY clubs
Abstract

Profiles the Morefar private golf course, owned by American International Group's ousted chairman and chief executive, Maurice "Hank" Greenberg. Exclusivity of the Brewster, N.Y. golf club, which is only open to AIG employees; Description of the course, including the unique sculpture collection scattered among the holes; Atmosphere of the club.

Published
2005

7. Short List|A Selected guide to this week's arts and entertainment.

Author

Turner, Richard, Catton, Pia, Anderson, Monika, and Crow, Kelly

Subjects
*ARTS, *ENTERTAINMENT events, *FOOD festivals, *ART exhibitions
Abstract

A calendar of arts and entertainment events in the U.S. in September 2010 is presented including the theatrical production "Das Rheingold," by Richard Wagner to be broadcast by the Metropolitan Opera in Times Square, New York City, the Fluff Festival in Somerville, Massachusetts and the exhibition "Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Beyond: Post-Impressionist Masterpieces From the Musée d'Orsay" at De Young Fine Arts Museum in San Francisco, California.

Published
2010

8. In Golf, Fast Greens Are Unstoppable--Blame Stimpmeters.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*GOLF courses, *GOLF equipment, *PUTTING (Golf), *U.S. Open (Tennis tournament), *EQUIPMENT & supplies, BETHPAGE State Park Black Course (Farmingdale, N.Y.)
Abstract

Discusses the stimpmeter, an instrument used to gauge the speed of golf-course greens. Impact of the stimpmeter's invention on the game of golf; Explanation of how it works; Comments of Craig Currier, superintendent of the Bethpage State Park Black golf course in New York, site of the 2002 U.S. Open tournament.

Published
2002

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