Collectors Universe Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Common Share

July 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLCT), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of high-value collectibles, today announced that, pursuant to its previously adopted dividend policy, the Board of Directors has declared the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The cash dividend will be paid on August 20, 2010 to stockholders of record on August 6, 2010.

About Collectors Universe

Collectors Universe, Inc. is a leading provider of value added services to the high-value collectibles markets. The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, sports cards, autographs and stamps. The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards and sports memorabilia and collectible stamps and operates its CCE dealer-to-dealer Internet bid-ask market for certified coins and its Expos trade show and conventions business. This information is accessible to collectors and dealers at the Company’s web site, http://www.collectors.com, and is also published in print.

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Yingli Green Energy Auctions Original 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Football to Help Football for Hope Campaign

July 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

BAODING, China and WAGHAUESEL, Germany, July 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which holds the brand “Yingli Solar,” has auctioned off an original football signed by the world’s best football players, to Wirsol Solar AG for 21,000 euros. The proceeds will help to fund “20 Centres for 2010,” which is part of the Football for Hope movement and the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM).

The creme de la creme, including Kaka, Ronaldo and Messi have been immortalised through their names on an original 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) football. The ball has travelled all around the world collecting what makes it so valuable — the autographs of 11 of the world’s best players. It is impossible to estimate the ball’s intangible value, but at least the auction established what it is worth in monetary terms. The founders of Wirsol Solar AG won the ball with their bid of 21,000 euros at an auction organised by FIFA World Cup(TM) sponsor Yingli Solar.

The proceeds from the auction will go to Football for Hope, a movement that uses the power of the game for positive social change. It is led by FIFA, the world football governing body, and streetfootballworld. “20 Centres for 2010″ is part of the Football for Hope movement and the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM). The aim is to achieve positive social change by combining the love of football with programmes reaching out to young people and addressing challenges with education and public health programmes.

20 centres are being built in structurally weak regions in Africa and will remain as a social legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) long after the tournament is over. Yingli Green Energy will actively support the campaign by providing solar power to training centres across Africa. Social responsibility is an important pillar of Yingli Green Energy’s core values. The company is engaged in a variety of community-focused projects around the world — aiming to make solar power a sustainable and cost-effective energy for the world.

Teamwork is crucial — in football and in the solar industry

“This football is a wonderful symbol of the values our company stands for,” said Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli Green Energy. “In the solar industry, too, it is all about the best players reaching a common goal by working as a team. That’s why we’re very happy to team up with Wirsol,” Mr. Miao continued.

“We just thought it was a great idea that the world’s best football players have made this gesture towards supporting sustainable development projects in Africa,” commented Wirsol founder Markus Wirth. This is why he was pleased to have made the winning offer in the face of competition from quite a few other bidders at the Intersolar trade fair, where the ball was auctioned by the Company.

The auction’s proceeds were presented on June 30, 2010 to Federico Addiechi, Head of FIFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility department, during a press conference in Johannesburg organised by Yingli Green Energy.

Delight all around — 11 football superstars signed the ball:

The dream team of the world’s greatest football players who signed the ball is made up as follows: Kaka (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite), Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas Fernandez, Daniel Alves da Silva, John George Terry, Patrice Evra, Steven George Gerrard, Xavier Hernandez i Creus, Andres Iniesta Lujan, Fernando Torres and Lionel Andres Messi.

About Yingli Green Energy

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), which holds the brand “Yingli Solar”, is a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy’s manufacturing covers the entire photovoltaic value chain, from the production of polysilicon, through ingot casting and wafering to solar cell production and module assembly. As of today, Yingli Green Energy maintains a balanced production capacity of over 600 MW per year. Two capacity expansion projects of 300 MW and 100 MW located in Baoding and Hainan, respectively, have started initial production in early July 2010, and are expected to bring the total nameplate capacity of Yingli Green Energy to 1 GW by the end of third quarter 2010. In addition, Yingli Green Energy’s in-house polysilicon plant, Fine Silicon, which has a designed annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, is at the final stage of the segment trial process, and is expected to start fully integrated production from mid-2010. Yingli Green Energy distributes its photovoltaic modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China and the United States. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 7,000 employees and more than 10 subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. Yingli Green Energy is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: YGE). For more information, please visit http://www.yinglisolar.com .

About Wirsol Solar AG

Wirsol AG is a globally active and expanding photovoltaics services company with subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, France, UK, USA and Turkey. Having installed more than 3,500 photovoltaics systems, we are market leaders in the range of small and medium sized installations. Wirsol is internationally recognised as an experienced and professional provider of cutting-edge commercial solutions for PV installations, consultation, planning, installation, maintenance, support and financing. Coordinating all of these aspects, WIRSOL is a one-stop shop for customers, providing them with efficient energy production and the best possible financial returns — often guaranteed by the state, through local energy feed-in tariffs. For more information, please contact Thomas Sillmann at presse@wirsol.de, +49 (7254) 9578-776, or visit the Wirsol Solar AG website at http://www.wirsol.de .

Safe Harbour Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target” and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Yingli Green Energy’s control, which may cause Yingli Green Energy’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward- looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Yingli Green Energy’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Yingli Green Energy does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact:

In China:
Qing Miao
Director, Investor Relations
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +86-312-310-0502
Email: ir@yinglisolar.com

In the Americas:
Judy Tzeng Lee
Director of Corporate Development
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +1-510-847-3920
Email: judy@yinglisolar.com

In Europe:
Rebecca Jarschel
Brand Manager
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH
Tel: +49-89-540-303-412
Email: rebecca.jarschel@ygee.eu

SOURCE Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited

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Fowler stays three clear at Memorial, Barnes a contender

June 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Rickie Fowler ended the third round of the Memorial Tournament as he started it on Saturday, holding a three-shot lead over his nearest challenger.

After a day that included two long weather delays that stretched for six hours, Fowler finished shortly before sunset at Muirfield Village with a three-under-par 69 that put him in with a strong chance to secure his first PGA Tour title.

Fowler was at 16-under 200, with fellow Americans Ricky Barnes (62) and Tim Petrovic (68) tied for second on 13-under.

Briton Justin Rose (70) was another shot behind after finishing with two late bogeys.

“These last three days I’ve hit the ball well, kept it out of trouble and given myself some looks at birdie,” the 21-year-old Fowler told reporters. “So I knew the opportunities were going to come around and the course was there to be had.”

Fowler said he would not be intimidated by the game’s biggest names on Sunday, because they were not in contention.

“Those guys that are normally around, they aren’t around, but it doesn’t really change my outlook,” he said. “I’m just going to stick to my game plan.”

The fans who waited out the long morning weather delay to watch world number one Tiger Woods were treated to a golfing clinic, but instead it was from his playing partner Barnes, who shot 10-under to move into contention.

Barnes picked up four strokes on the front nine, and he also birdied the par-four 10th, before making eagle at the par-five 11th, where he holed out from 108 yards, a shot that revved up the gallery.

“Irons were probably the main key to my round,” said Barnes, who led into the final round at last year’s U.S. Open, before finishing tied for second.

“I got away with a few bad drives but other than that hit a lot of greens and took advantage of my (opportunities).”

Woods, meanwhile, shot a three-under 69, leaving the defending champion 10 strokes from the lead and he refused requests for interviews and autographs afterwards, despite hardly playing a bad shot over the final eight holes.

The only blemish on his card was a double bogey at 10, where he blocked his drive into the back yard of a house adjacent to the fairway and he did not even bother looking for his ball.

(Editing by Greg Stutchbury; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

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Suffer Announces Successful Launch at the Las Vegas UFC Fan Expo

June 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS, June 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Suffer (Pink Sheets:ENTK) today
announced the UFC Fan Expo hosted in Las Vegas last week was a complete success.
Suffer unveiled several new designs as well as its up-and-coming Fight Shorts
line.

During the Expo exhibitors were allowed to sell merchandise at their booths.
According to Suffer Lead Sales Rep. Kevin Denniston, “Demand was huge for the
new and existing designs. We sold out completely of some apparel lines.”

Mr. Denniston further added, “Contacts were also made that Suffer needed to
expand their distribution both in the U.S. and internationally. Suffer had been
waiting until the expo to launch its new line to achieve the most attention and
exposure right out of the gate, and we feel that goal was accomplished in more
ways than expected. Now that the line is launched, we are in the process of
working on a promotional tour featuring our apparel line as well as the fighters
Suffer is working with, including Frank Mir.”

Suffer President Joseph Lewis commented that photos of the new items are being
taken to provide the content for its new website, slated to be unveiled in the
next 10 days.

Mr. Lewis further stated that “comments in respect to the company’s trading
symbol change from FINRA have been replied to and we are simply waiting for the
effective date for our symbol and name change. We encourage anybody interested
in up-to-the-minute information related to the company to follow the company on
Twitter @ sufferusa.”

Links:

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Safe Harbor Statement: This release includes forward-looking statements intended
to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
generally can be identified by phrases such as Suffer (ENTK) or its management
“believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or
other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that
describe the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions
or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking
statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Suffer Apparel, Inc.
Investor Relations:
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Jesse James’ mistress Michelle McGee to dance topless at Las Vegas club

April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, April 19 (ANI): The mistress of Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James is reportedly cashing in on her notoriety with a topless appearance at the Deja Vu Showgirls club in Las Vegas.

According to People magazine, Michelle McGee is set to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and dance topless at the club on Friday.

“We”re just cashing in on her celebrity right now,” the New York Daily News quoted Larry Beard, the club”s advertising and marketing director, as telling the mag.

McGee will be paid 5,000 dollars for the gig, plus tips.

Beard said he is expecting big crowds.

“There”s actually a group of tattoo enthusiasts that are all going to show up. She”s a dancer. This is right down her alley,” he said.

And Beard is unfazed by the outrage over McGee’s fling with James.

“Good publicity, bad publicity, it”s all publicity to me. I mean, I don”t expect Sandra Bullock to show up,” he added. (ANI)

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Jesse James’ mistress Michelle McGee to dance topless at Las Vegas club

April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, April 19 (ANI): The mistress of Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James is reportedly cashing in on her notoriety with a topless appearance at the Deja Vu Showgirls club in Las Vegas.

According to People magazine, Michelle McGee is set to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and dance topless at the club on Friday.

“We”re just cashing in on her celebrity right now,” the New York Daily News quoted Larry Beard, the club”s advertising and marketing director, as telling the mag.

McGee will be paid 5,000 dollars for the gig, plus tips.

Beard said he is expecting big crowds.

“There”s actually a group of tattoo enthusiasts that are all going to show up. She”s a dancer. This is right down her alley,” he said.

And Beard is unfazed by the outrage over McGee’s fling with James.

“Good publicity, bad publicity, it”s all publicity to me. I mean, I don”t expect Sandra Bullock to show up,” he added. (ANI)

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Pattinson, Stewart fans create chaos on Twilight films’ sets: Billy Burke

March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

London, March 29 (ANI): Actor Billy Burke has revealed that sets of the Twilight films always get chaotic, thanks to the fans of the film’s stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

“There”s loads of fans always trying to be on set – the hotel itself was a bit like a compound; it was surrounded 24-7 by fans and paparazzi,” the Mirror quoted him as saying.

“During the first movie, there were people coming around all the time but there was more of an ease first time around – with the second and third films, as you can imagine, security got a lot more tight,” he added.

Burke, who plays Kristen”s on-screen dad in the vampire films, doesn”t mind mixing with the fans.

“I”m fine signing autographs or taking pictures, I don”t have to deal with the fans the way Robert and Kristen have to,” he said.

Burke will reprise his role for the third installment ‘Eclipse’. (ANI)

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Lara Bingle fails to impress TV bosses at screen test

March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Melbourne, March 19 (ANI): Lara Bingle has screen tested for a job as an entertainment reporter with Bigpond TV.

But the 22-year-old Australian, who recently split from cricketer Michael Clarke following a nude photograph scandal, reportedly failed to impress television executives with her presenting skills.

Bingle, who auditioned two weeks ago at Sydney”s Chief Entertainment studio, was allegedly like ‘a deer caught in the headlights’ during her screen test.

One industry insider said: “Bingle is s— on camera.”

The entertainment reporter role had been offered to more established TV performers, who for various reasons declined the role, before Bingle”s agent, Max Markson, put forward his new client for the job.

Bingle interviewed singer Damien Leith during her screen test.

Markson confirmed Bingle had screen tested for Bigpond and conceded there had been no call back for the newly single model.

“There has been no contract offered, no offer made from a TV network. She interviewed Damien, read an autocue, did a stand-up, had a chat as well … and then signed dozens of autographs on her way out the door,” News.com.au quoted him as saying. (ANI)

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Kylie Minogue’s form fitting crocheted dress leaves UK fans gasping

September 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Melbourne, Sep 14 (ANI): Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is said to have left fans in London gasping after she was seen wearing a partially see-through white dress that clung tightly to her figure.

According to the News of the World, Minogue, 41, happily signed autographs and posed in the racy, crocheted dress for fans, as she made her way from her home to a recording studio, reports the Age.

The singer later had her fans in raptures again when she sang with ABBA’s Benny Andersson at the Thank You For The Music tribute show at London’s Hyde Park on September 13.

Meanwhile Minogue, who is dating Spanish model Andres Velencoso, is reportedly planning a double wedding with her sister Dannii. (ANI)

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Peter Andre ‘hires ex SAS bodyguards to provide stalker-protection’

September 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Sept 14 (ANI): Peter Andre has recruited two former SAS men as his body guards after he spotted two women stalking him constantly, it has emerged.

The two females have not only been following Andre around the country but have even been seen lurking around his house.

The security of the Aussie singer has also been beefed up and he now moves in a protected convoy.

The Mirror quoted a source as saying: “It has freaked Pete out a bit.

“Now he’s not taking any chances. Safety is his No1 priority.”

Andre has been flooded with marriage proposals from female fans ever since his break-up with Jordan went public, however, pals say security is essential to keep a tab on his over-zealous fans.

The insider said: “Pete absolutely does not want to be one of those stars who ignores their fans and he instead insists on shaking everyone’s hand and signing autographs.

“But because people feel they know him from the reality TV shows and so forth, they are sometimes getting a little too close for comfort.

“Former SAS-trained security men have been drafted in to protect him and keep over-eager fans at bay.

“An extra vehicle has also been bought to drive ahead of Pete’s own transport and make sure that he can get away quickly and easily.” (ANI)

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Salman Khan spends time with mentally challenged children in Jaipur

September 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Jaipur, Sep 3 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Thursday attended a function that was hosted exclusively for mentally challenged children in Rajasthan’s capital city Jaipur.

Salman was accompanied by choreographer Prabhu Deva, who has directed Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Wanted’, were invited by Umang, a voluntary organisation that works for the welfare of mentally challenged children.

The children were excited to see their favourite actor amidst them, and danced to the tune of songs from Khan’s movie including hits from his upcoming movie, ‘Wanted’.

A visibly emotional Salman was seen obliging the children with his autographs, and further he and Prabhu Deva also enthusiastically joined the dancing children.

Earlier in 2007, Salman had visited the kids of Umang. He said that he will keep coming to Jaipur to meet children of Umang.

“That year also it was lot of fun. This year also it was a lot of fun. Isn’t it? I will keep coming again and again,” said Khan.

Salman also announced to donate Rs. 5,00,000 for a new building, which Umang intends to construct for these children. (ANI)

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Becks’ sporty tourism ad on California beach

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, September 1 (ANI): David Beckham showed off some tricks as he shot for a tourism ad promoting California.

The footie ace was seen displaying his skills as he kicked footballs into the ocean wearing a blue tee, casual shirt, and cargo shorts.

The 34-year-old later signed autographs and posed for some snaps with fans in Santa Monica, reports The Sun.

Beckham was reportedly requested to make an appearance by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will star in the campaign.

West Wing’s Rob Lowe and Ugly Betty actress Vanessa Williams will also feature in the commercial. (ANI)

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Anna Kournikova spotted with diamond ring on engagement finger

July 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Melbourne, July 07 (ANI): Anna Kournikova has been spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.

The hot Tennis star, who has long been linked to singer Enrique Iglesias, showed off her ring when she came to watch World Team Tennis on Monday night, the Daily Telegraph reports.

However, when she was asked if the ring meant she was committed, she simply replied: “I thought you were the good press.”

The Russian bombshell became conscious and hid her hand behind her back.

Kournikova was scheduled to play for the St. Louis Aces but will miss the season because of a wrist injury.

She still participated in a kid’s clinic, signed autographs and cheered on her teammates. (ANI)

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Johnny Depp praised at premiere of ‘Public Enemies’

July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Jul 1 (ANI): ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp was praised by everyone on the red carpet at Empire Leicester Square, where the premiere of his latest movie ‘Public Enemies’ took place.

Depp, 46, who arrived early dressed in a black suit and shades, looking every inch the gangster that he’s playing in the film, greeted waiting fans and signed autographs for nearly an hour.

“He’s a brilliant bloke. We didn’t go out drinking but spent a lot of time supping red wine and watching the Fast Show together. We shared a sense of humour,” the Sun quoted Brit star Stephen Graham as saying.

Marion Cotillard said: “Johnny is a wonderful actor and a wonderful human being.”

And Charlie and the Chocolate Factory co-star Freddie Highmore revealed that he had received an e-mail from Johnny inviting him to the premiere.

“We’ve kept in touch since Charlie, he’s a very down to earth bloke,” he added. (ANI)

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Nick Jonas excited after meeting Obama

June 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Jun 24 (ANI): American singer songwriter Nick Jonas was very elated at the chance to meet US President Barack Obama on June 23.

Jonas, 16, of the Jonas Brothers band, had already met with Sasha and Malia Obama on their first night in the White House, and on the second visit he got to meet the president and a group of kids who live with diabetes.

“I’m excited,” People magazine quoted Jonas, who wearing a tailored grey suit, as saying about his meeting.

“This is the first time I’m meeting the president. It’s gonna be fun,” he said.

His appearance at the White House was a surprise to the diabetic children meeting Obama, and many of them seemed more excited to meet him than the president.

“Nick Jonas! Nick Jonas! We got to meet Nick Jonas!!!” the kids screamed as they were leaving the White House, showing off their autographs at the same time.

“That’s cool,” Jonas, who shook everybody’s hand and briefly met the president, said.

“It was great. He came up and thanked me for meeting his daughters and playing for them.

“I said, ‘It’s a pleasure to meet you.’ He said, ‘It’s a pleasure to meet you, too.’ Then we took a picture with about 100 kids,” Jonas revealed outside the Executive Mansion. (ANI)

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Miss Ultimo face Peaches Geldof takes a swipe at skinny models

May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 28 (ANI): Peaches Geldof criticised size zero models as she appeared at Debenhams in Oxford Street yesterday to promote the Miss Ultimo range.

The tattooed It Girl said: “It’s better for young people to see someone like me modelling than a skinny model.

“I have an achievable body.”

The 20-year-old signed autographs as she launched the “fun and kitsch” range, reports The Sun.

She donned a stripy bustier, a navy blue skirt and Mary-Jane shoes. (ANI)

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Ruskin Bond celebrates his 75th birthday

May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Mussoorie, May 20 (ANI): Ruskin Bond, a stalwart of children’s literature, celebrated his 75th birthday with children here on Tuesday.

The famed writer who wrote more than hundred short stories, essays, novels in his writing career of forty years, chose a bookstore to celebrate his platinum birthday.

School children from various schools have presented Bond with flower bouquet and many other gifts. In return, Bond blessed them with autographs.

School children were delighted on being a part of the birthday function of Bond, who has written more than thirty books for children.

“We felt very nice. We have gathered here to celebrate Ruskin Sir’s birthday,” said Himani, a student.

On the occasion, Bond also revealed about his upcoming book.

“I am writing “Diary of the School Master”. Its is a funny book, ” said Bond, whose stories are predominantly set in Garhwal.

Born in 1934, Bond is known for writing simple, calm, humourous and satirical stuff.

His most famous books include “A Flight of Pigeons”, “Delhi Is Not Far” and “Vagrants in the Valley”.

Whereas his acclaimed short stories collection include “Time Stops at Shamli”, “Night Train at Deoli” and “Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra”.

Besides this, Bond has also edited two anthologies, “The Penguin Book of Indian Ghost Stories”, and “The Penguin Book of Indian Railway Stories”.

Bond was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 for his contribution to children’s literature. (ANI)

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Former Indian Diplomat’s art work on display in Belgium

May 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Gembloux (Belgium) , May 9 (ANI): Art lovers in Belgium had an opportunity to see the portraits of 30 world leaders prepared by a senior Indian diplomat Placido D’ Souza.

Placido’s works have been put to public viewing for a fortnight at SAPNA at the Indian cultural centre.

P.D’ Souza prepared the portraits after meetings the world leaders as part of his official engagements with them.

“Drawing has been for me a way of having an activity different from my work as a diplomat that I was for 34 years. I have had the opportunity to meet famous and well-known personalities all over the world. I have sketched them, obtained their autographs, which helped me get closer to them and transformed the meetings into memorable moments,” says Placido D’Souza.

“I wanted to do a portrait of the President of Congo (Brazzaville). I saw him, I photographed him and sketched him.

I went to Congo (Brazzaville) as I was living in neighbouring Congo, and was told that he had just been assassinated,” D’ Souza said.

Placido further shares how he has been a self-taught person in drawing and during the last few years, he has showcased his work in the four corners of the world.

As an Indian Ambassador, he has travelled through all the continents, changing countries every two years as is customary for his nature of work.

When presenting credentials he would also do a sketch of these “great ones of the world” who have shown their appreciation of his talent.

“I am displaying my work in Gembloux. At times I sell some of my sketches for the benefit of charity. The Indian Consulate in New York has requested me to display some of my works there,” says P. P.D’Souza.

“I have already participated in the Gembloux artists’ competition. When I come here, I take photographs of the beautiful spots and then do paintings of them in crayon or charcoal: I have already done paintings of the Chateau du Bailli, the Chateau de Corroy, the Chapelle Dieu…,” says Placido D’Souza.

Presently, residing in the United States, Placido D’Souza has four children who live in the four corners of the world, including Gembloux. (ANI)

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Brangelina hit suburban grocery store with Zahara, Shiloh

April 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Hollywood’s star pair Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were recently spotted shopping at a grocery store with two of their kids – Zahara and Shiloh.

The duo was buying meat and fish items at the store in New York, where Angelina is currently shooting her forthcoming flick ‘Salt’.

“They were here for 30 minutes and left. They were very friendly,” Us Weekly quoted Monira Ahmed, a worker at Stop and Shop, as saying.

“They gave autographs and allowed people to take pictures of them inside…very nice,” Monira added.

Monira revealed while Angelina was dressed down and “looked ordinary”, Pitt donned a cap. (ANI)

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Knee injury forces Jordan to pull out of celebrity polo event

April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a Jordan was recently forced to withdraw from participating in a celebrity polo event after she injured her knee.

Though Katie was thrilled about the event, she had to pull out of the British Open Show Jumping Championships at the last moment, as she was left in pain, reports the Sun.

Katie was later seen limping and signing autographs for the waiting fans.

Meanwhile, the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillip has rebuffed Katie’s claims of being pals with her. (ANI)

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