Unauthorized “Harry Potter Lexicon” Disturbs JK Rowling
February 29, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) JK Rowling who authored the Best-Selling fictional 7-series book Harry Potter filed a lawsuit against Steven Vander Ark for his attempts at publishing without Rowling’s consent a book called “Harry Potter Lexicon” which contains collections of essays from Harry Potter fans worldwide and an encyclopedia of Potter’s world.
The would-be publishing company, RDR […]
Oil Prices Flirt with $103 Barrel Mark
February 29, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) For a brief moment yesterday, Sweet crude and Oil prices at the New York Mercantile Exchange surged above $103 a barrel which set an all-time high for in-day trading in the US oil market before settling down to close at $102.52 for deliveries in April.
As the US dollar weakens against most major […]
Microsoft Lowers Price for Windows Vista
February 29, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) In a press release, Microsoft Inc. announced Thursday that it would impose a price reduction for its latest software package; the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system by a range of 20-48% depending on the boxed version a consumer buys at retail outlets. The version with the biggest drop-off is the Vista Ultimate edition […]
Green Carts Used to Introduce Healthy Living in New York
February 29, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) New York City Council voted favorably on Wednesday in issuing over a thousand business permits to mobile vendors selling fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods over the next six months in its latest effort to reduce obesity and health problems in New York due to poor nutrition.
“The communities […]
East Northport Resident Named Dowling College Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services
February 28, 2008
(Oakdale, N.Y.) Donald A. Resnick, a resident of East Northport, has been named Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services for Dowling College. In this position, Mr. Resnick will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously monitoring the College’s Student Services functions and serves as an advocate for student interests and concerns.
Mr. Resnick’s previous experience includes his […]
New York Knicks Wallop Bobcats
February 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) After a 3 day hiatus, the New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats at home in Madison Square Garden with a final score of 113-89 in an offensive exhibition as the Knicks used a decisive second quarter run to put the game away in the first half and cruise to the victory.
The […]
Michael Bloomberg: “I’m not running for President”
February 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ended a two year speculation on his intentions whether or not to run for the Oval Office this year by declaring he will not seek the White House in a released statement for the New York Times.
Mayor Bloomberg has steadily gained supporters recently and a group […]
Wall Street Manages to Edge Wednesday on the Up
February 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Wall Street investors’ reluctance to continue trading and stay active through the day cost the market earlier gains but still managed a slight increase as Wednesday’s trading closed down making it four sessions in a row with positive results for Wall Street and the stock market.
The Dow Jones Industrial received a respectable […]
Bernanke: Fed Ready to Slash Rates, Again
February 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke appeared in-front of the House Financial Services Committee yesterday and insinuated willingness by the Fed to slash down interest rates yet again if needed to boost a wavering US economy amidst a struggling housing and credit sector.
The US economy has dropped off significantly in the last three […]
U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd Endorses Obama
February 27, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) A week before crucial primaries in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont leading Democratic Party candidate Senator Barrack Obama received a boost in his campaign with the support of former rival Senator Christopher Dodd who announced his decision to endorse Obama in a press conference.
Conn. Senator Christopher Dodd ran for the same […]
