| Pembs fabric stars in Christmas film
David and Margaret Redpath, who owned 200-year-old Wallis Woollen Mill, near Ambleston, for many years, were puzzled when their son and granddaughter said they had spotted the fabric in a trailer for the new Warner Brothers film Fred Claus'. The distinctive weave of bright turquoise, purple, scarlet and orange is worn by Santa's mother in the film and is unmistakably the Redpath's unique Crown Prince fabric, in a traditional Welsh tapestry design, which the couple wove to commemorate the Investiture of the Prince of Wales. .
Station Leaders Talk About WISC-TV
Some years ago, our vice president and general manager David Sanks was addressing a company meeting after months of work on the station's mission and vision statements. At the end of his presentation, Sanks summed up the most important goal, indeed the only goal that really mattered: "Keep Liz happy!" Sounds like something you'd say about a tyrant, but no. Elizabeth Murphy Burns -- Liz, to all -- is simply one of the most respected executives in broadcasting and one of the best-liked employers in any industry. "She's the perfect television station owner, in my opinion," says a national industry observer. "She's got her eye on the bottom line and her mind engaged on the whole panoply of business, and she lets her managers do their jobs." We couldn't agree more.
Where is my sunshine, my only sunshine?
If you suspect you have SAD, visit a mental health professional who specializes in mood or sleep disorders, in part to rule out other problems. And read up on SAD; information can be found on the Web site for The Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (www.sltbr.org). In addition to exercising and getting outdoors, my own treatment for the winter blues involves re-reading "All Summer in a Day," which is so vivid that you can actually feel the sun's warmth on your face and arms. For a cheerier version, watch the film. The kids change their mind and free Margot just before the sun vanishes, so she can see a sliver of sunlight. Bradbury actually liked that ending more than his own, said Sam Weller, a professor at Columbia College Chicago and author of "The Bradbury Chronicles" (William Morrow, $26.95).
Candidates make final push before 'Super Tuesday'
Two examples stand out: The Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 and The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act became laws. Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Senator Richard Lugar represent two different wings of the Republican Party. Senator Obama has compiled an impressive record for a freshman senator, which is a clear indication of how President Barack Obama might effectively govern .
Poor Teddy Riley: No Pun Intended
Poor Teddy Riley: The title of this writing sounds harsh... or like I am taking shots at Mr. Riley, but I am not. It is quite the opposite actually... see, I know duke. I have been to Teddy Riley's house, I have been in his studio, I have been on his extravagant tour bus, and heck, I have even talked to his daughter, Deja.
Before I jump headfirst into this literature, let me bring you up to speed on the Teddy drama, in case you have not already heard. Headlines and online news sources everywhere have been running rampant with information that Teddy Riley is in a sea of serious financial trouble, drowning in a mounting debt of over a million dollars. It has been reported that Teddy is being forced to sell his famed recording spot in Virginia, Future Records Recording Studio, to pay off aggressive creditors.
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