What will they have in common? Depends
While we’re sick of children in ads for everything from diapers to cars, ruining the cuteness curve for the rest of us, the way they get here is something we’re never sick of. And some of their alternative routes have made big news. Especially remarkable is the daughter born to the 63-year-old woman, who qualified…
‘Traveler’ goes nowhere slowly
“Traveller” (R), Review: 1 star;;You won’t find high action or special effects in Bill Paxton’s latest film. Unlike “Twister,” his sensational early entry in last year’s summer blockbusters, “Traveller” moves across the screen with hardly a stir. The subject matter of “Traveller” is certainly juicy enough, as the film follows the inner workings of a…
Hallowed halls
The Orlando Museum of Art bets on a blockbuster. But then what? Not much If you accept the hype, the Orlando Museum of Art is poised for greatness, on the very brink of bringing long-promised “world-class” exhibitions to town. The buildup is right there in the words of Marena Grant Morrisey, OMA’s executive director, who…
A moving experience
Congressman Bill McCollum was busy with hearings related to the big federal crackdown on drug-running in the Caribbean when I called his Washington, D.C., office for help. Even so, his press secretary said he would be unavailable to defend Congress’ decision to kill off the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and what that meant for thousands…
FL flacks fear arts ax
When she’s not answering questions from reporters, Kathy Engerran coordinates all publications by the state’s Division of Cultural Affairs, including those referred to by anyone applying for more than $20 million a year in state grants. She also coordinates the state’s Individual Artists program,writes press releases and speeches, and coordinates all state arts awards programs…
Da Nang It! Give ’em a Happy Meal
Ahh, nothing like a cute little spotted plastic doggie in yer Happy Meal, eh? Makes the mustard taste mustardier! Makes the fries taste saltier! Makes young Vietnamese women sick.;;Yes, those fun-lovin’ rabble rousers at the National Labor Committee — who brought you the Kathie Lee Gifford Sweatshop Shame Festival — send word of yet one…
McCollum’s hard cell
Bill McCollum made headlines again this week for cracking down on juvenile crime. As ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee McCollum, the Republican from Longwood has made it his mission to sound the alarm about the great juvenile crime wave. And the Sentinel goes along. McCollum says teenage thugs are not sufficiently punished. He…
A shoe that steps on people
Today’s big fat porker is Phil Knight, head honcho of Nike Inc.;;With its massive advertising budget and its “swooshtika” logo plastered on Michael Jordon, Tiger Woods, Jerry Rice and hundreds of other star athletes in every sport this side of Tiddlywinks, Nike rakes-in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year.;;Phil Knight himself has…
