In Tasmania, a Place to Watch ‘Nature TV’

A two-story 3,725-square-foot house is built in the middle of one of the world’s most sensitive ecosystems. View full post on Real Estate Stories

Police clear Occupy camps in Philadelphia, LA

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Police in Los Angeles and Philadelphia cleared out Occupy camps early Wednesday and arrested protestors who refused to leave. Police in LA moved in at 12:30 a.m. (3:30 a.m. ET). Roughly an hour later, the City Lawn was cleared and closed for [...]

City Room: Cuomo Considering Tax-Code Changes

In a pair of radio appearances, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo suggested that changing the way New York State taxes residents and businesses could spur growth. View full post on New York Stories

Sarah Burton wins Designer of the Year at 2011 British Fashion Awards

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – The British Fashion Council honored Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as Designer of the Year for 2011 at the British Fashion Awards. Burton, who drew praise for designing Kate Middleton’s much-detailed wedding dress, has “allowed McQueen’s legacy to live while still giving her [...]

Generic Lipitor goes on sale Wednesday

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Beginning Wednesday, the high cholesterol fighting drug Lipitor goes generic. That is the day the U.S. patent of Pfizer’s blockbuster drug expires, allowing generic versions of the statin medication to go on sale. Some 8.7 million Americans take Lipitor for high cholesterol, [...]

City Room: Readers Respond to the Plight of Mexican Students

An article on lagging academic achievement among Mexican students in New York’s schools generated a wide range of responses. View full post on New York Stories

Stella McCartney’s sunglasses are eco-friendly

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Designer Stella McCartney doesn’t use leather on the runway. She is staunch supporter of Meatless Monday. And now, the famous designer and daughter of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, uses her love of the environment and animals, in her new sunglasses. The stellar Stella [...]

Cyber shoppers, set your search engines for Cyber Monday

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter New York, NY, United States (AHN) – First there was Black Friday. Then there was Small Business Saturday. And today is Cyber Monday. Cyber retailers are hoping that the record-breaking sales over the Thanksgiving weekend will spill over into Cyber Monday. The National Retail Federation reported Sunday that this [...]

City Room: CUNY Prepares for More Student Protests

After protesters clashed with the police last week, CUNY officials say security will be higher Monday afternoon when trustees will vote on a series of tuition increases. View full post on New York Stories

Online sales surge 24 percent on Black Friday

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Black Friday is supposed to be all about rushing to stores, fighting the crowds and waiting in long lines to get the best deals. But this year, it was online shopping that really paid off for retailers and customers. Online sales jumped [...]

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