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'Sex and the City's' World Premiere Not in the City
Sarah Jessica Parker often referred to New York as the fifth lady in the show "Sex and the City," which chronicled the lives of four 30-something fun-loving friends. Heathrow Opens Way for Lucrative Delta Expansion Overseas Record fuel prices. An economic slowdown. Low-cost rivals. These are dismal times for U.S. airlines. London Critics Don't Give a Damn for This 'Gone with the Wind' The reviews for the musical version of "Gone With the Wind" are in and they're not pretty. Frankly, My Dear, Not a Bad Retelling of a Classic There's Rhett Butler's mischievous grin and Scarlett O'Hara's 22-inch waist. There are even real flames when Atlanta starts to burn. Saving a Life, and Saying Hello, Donor Meets the Man She Saved On a leisurely Saturday morning five years ago, George Kannides and his wife Koula stayed in bed and made love, with no idea of the agony that lay just ahead. Merger Could Make Delta a Global 'Powerhouse' Delta Air Lines' merger with Northwest Airlines puts the airline in a position to become a global aviation "powerhouse" able to reap substantial additional revenue, analysts say. Hispanics an Increasingly Important Audience for the Pope Hispanic Catholics in the United States eager for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI will be seeking both emotional and political support. Vatican Sees Pope's Visit as Chance to Soften Image, Reach Out to Americans When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was the Vatican's stern watchdog on church doctrine he was often described by critics as "God's Rottweiler." Atlanta-Based Church's Chicken Tackles British Market Britons' taste for roasted lamb, kidney pie, and Yorkshire pudding is giving way to a fondness for good old-fashioned, finger-lickin'-good fried chicken. With Economy Down, Italians Cope with a Mood Swing Wherever Italians turn, it seems, there's another depressing headline: The country's chronic economic woes. The possible tainting of Italian mozzarella. Mountains of trash on the streets of Naples. Florida Realtors on a Mission to Tap British Market Waves of hurricanes? Cocaine warlords on every corner? Debunking misconceptions about Florida is one key to unlocking the state's troubled property market to prospective buyers from Britain, says John Mike, chairman of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. Delta, Air France Hail Routes Kicking Off 'Open Skies' Cooperation At a packed news conference Monday, Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM executives hailed the launch of three trans-Atlantic routes from London's Heathrow airport that take advantage of the new "Open Skies" aviation pact. This Is Not Your Grandmother's 'Gone with the Wind' To most, Scarlett O'Hara is a Southern spitfire who always wants what she can't have. With Dollar Down, U.S. Clout Abroad Takes a Hit Recently, while buying a few trinkets at a roadside souvenir stall near the ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan, this reporter pulled out a wallet stuffed with dollars. Doctor Defends His Controversial Research into Children's Vaccine The doctor who sparked a global health scare by questioning the safety of a widely used vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella vigorously defended his reputation as he took to the stand for the first time Thursday at a disciplinary hearing into his conduct. More U.S. Airlines Headed for 'World's Worst' Heathrow Airport Like many travelers, Robert Mann enjoyed a free aerial tour of London recently before his plane was finally granted permission to land at crowded Heathrow Airport. Berlin: Trendy, but Also Kid-Friendly Berlin is often referred to as one of Europe's hippest cities, a capital pulsing with trendy galleries, nightclubs, and restaurants. New Camera Sees Security Threats from a Distance A security camera that can peer discreetly through clothing from 80 feet away is being unveiled Wednesday at a scientific exhibition near here. Jewish Community Thrives in Germany, Despite Fractures Six decades later, the legacy of World War II and the Holocaust continue to shape life among Jews living in Germany. European Exporters Suffering from Weak Dollar Thanks to a swooning U.S. dollar, Rolls-Royce, the British maker of airplane engines, saw its profits tumble by more than a third last year. Bid for Recognition of French Cuisine Sparks International Food Fight Which country deserves special recognition of its cuisine? France? Or perhaps Italy? And what about American barbecue? German Resistance Proves Tough against Smoking Ban From French cafes to British pubs, smoking has been snuffed out of European public life little by little over the last four years. Web Sites Knit Together Traditional Crafts and Modern Consumers They are Lisbeth, Annelies, Trudi, and Brida — all sweet-looking Swiss grannies with knitting needles at the ready. EU Sanction Could Hurt Microsoft Efforts to Acquire Yahoo The European Commission threw a painful punch at Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday, fining the software giant a record $1.35 billion for failing to comply with sanctions imposed for antitrust violations. British Jet Becomes First to Fly Using Biofuel Mix Virgin Atlantic set an aviation milestone Sunday by flying the first commercial aircraft powered by biofuel in an effort to reduce the airline's carbon footprint. With Sleevefacing, You Too Can Be a Rock Star Carl Morris said he was just horsing around when he held the cover of an old vinyl copy of "McCartney II" in front of his face while deejaying one night last year at a nightclub in Cardiff, Wales. Sweden Debates Iraq Refugee Policy Iraqi refugees desperate to flee the violence in their country pay more than $15,000 each to people-traffickers to bring them to Sweden, considered to be the most welcoming of non-Arab nations. Europe Pushes Ahead with Revival of Nuclear Power The nuclear industry in the United States is beginning to show signs of life after years of lying dormant, but is still weighed down by concerns over accidents, waste disposal, and the possibility that fuel might wind up in terrorists' hands. Some Offended by Musical Play Telling the Story of Anne Frank The musicals theater has tried to tackle serious subjects in the past. Look at "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Les Miserables," and even "Cabaret." Delta-Northwest Teamwork Already Evident at British Trade Show No one has confirmed when — or even if — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will merge with Minneapolis-based Northwest Airlines. Isolated Malta Offers Travelers Charm and Convenience No one would have mistaken us for crazy-in-love honeymooners, but at least we could pretend we were during our one weekend a year away from the kids. German Company Plans the Ultimate No-Frills Flight We're on our final approach for landing. Please fasten your seat belts and return your tray tables and seats to the upright position. Oh, and put your clothes back on. In London, a Sales Pitch with Your Cab Ride American tourists have long been fans of London's roomy black taxicabs and their colorful drivers' gift of gab. But these days, tourists can expect more than a memorable journey and forceful opinions. Office Depot Expanding Private Brand in Europe Seeking growth overseas, Office Depot announced the launch of its Foray product line in Europe on Wednesday. Love It or Hate It, IKEA Set to Expand in U.S. When American shoppers hear that Swedish home-furnishings giant IKEA is opening a store nearby, they circle the opening date on their calendars and camp out in the parking lot the night before. BA to Launch New Premium-Class, Transatlantic Airline British Airways has launched a new salvo in the fiercely contested battle for business travelers. 'Hubbing It' Can Help U.S. Tourists Beat London Prices Nothing will suck the money out of you faster than a vacation in London. For British Churches, Some Pew Research Singing hymns and clasping hands in prayer, they look like regular church-going Christians. But the worshippers at some Sunday services in Britain definitely are not. U.S. Subprime Problems Causing Woes in Europe, Too Once upon a time, a former storage room the size of a walk-in closet went on the market in London's exclusive Knightsbridge neighborhood for $335,000. With only 77 square feet and no electricity, the dilapidated "home" drew multiple offers. Celebrities, Glitter and Deep Discounts: Harrods' January Sale Is On Forget Bloomingdale's. Skip Macy's. For true bargain hunters, there's only one real sale: the January sale that began Friday at Harrods, perhaps the world's most famous department store. A World of Children Chase the Holiday's Top Toys British mother Sarah Birtles spent weeks searching for the item at the top of her 7-year-old son's Christmas list — the Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee. In Britain, a Backlash over Taking the 'Christ' out of Christmas 'Tis the season for many Christians in Britain to lament the decline of Christmas. Empty Churches, Full Mosques, in Europe For sale: One grand 19th-century church suitable for development as offices or condos. Asking price of $700,000. Will Home Depot Move into Europe? Troubled British Chain Could Open the Door Only five years ago, B&Q — the Home Depot of Britain — was riding high in a booming do-it-yourself market. With new chief executive Gerry Murphy at the helm of parent company Kingfisher, the B&Q chain's profits were buoyed by a nation hooked on home makeover TV shows. After a Slow Start, Organic Grocer Whole Foods Finding Traction in London Pop starlet Natalie Appleton. Comedian Ruby Wax. TV broadcaster Mariella Frostrup. In London, these are famous faces, and they've all been spotted shopping recently at the Whole Foods Market on the upscale Kensington High Street. With Dollar and U.S. House Prives Both Down, Europeans Are Bargain Shopping Thanks to a weak dollar, Americans have grown used to seeing Europeans on shopping sprees in the States, grabbing up cheap Levis, cheap iPods, and enough cheap luggage to carry it all home in. Once Again, Oceangoing Ships Looking to Wind Power It's not just planes, trains, and automobiles that are striving to be green. Christmas Hampers Offer Goodies from England -- Priced from $60 to $41,000 Americans are familiar with the extravagant Christmas gifts offered each year by Neiman Marcus, the Dallas-based luxury retailer. But London stores might have finally gained the edge when it comes to over-the-top indulgence this holiday season. Delta a Big Winner as Treaty Opens Up Heathrow, London's Top Airport It's called the gold standard of trans-Atlantic flights. Blondes Aren't Dumber, but They Can Make Others So From Marilyn Monroe to Paris Hilton, "blonde" has long been code for a woman who's long on looks and light on brains. |
Shelley Emling Shelley Emling is a native of Dallas and holds a journalism degree from the University of Texas in Austin. She began her reporting career with UPI in New Orleans but soon shifted to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and then to the Hartford Courant before spending time in Central America as a freelance correspondent (she is fluent in Spanish). Emling joined Cox in 1992 as a consumer reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In 1996 she was hired as the chain's Miami-based Caribbean correspondent. Later, she became the first Cox Newspapers New York correspondent. For the past several years in London she has been a stringer for Cox and also has written for USA TODAY, Fortune magazine and the International Herald Tribune, both in print and online. Emling is married to Scott Norvell, the European bureau chief for Fox News. They live in London with their three children. Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau 400 North Capitol St., N.W., Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20001-1536 Phone: 202-331-0900 |
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