NEWS LITE : LEGISLATORS TACKLE Y2K HOLIDAY ISSUE.One very inconvenient problem about 2000 is that New Year's Eve will fall on a Friday night, and New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. , a holiday, will fall on Saturday. So how will anyone know, or begin to deal with, all the business problems likely to arise when computers malfunction and all sorts of services are interrupted? Mindful of this dilemma, Reps. John Linder John Elmer Linder (born September 9 1942), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing Georgia's 7th congressional district (map). , R-Ga., and David Dreier David Timothy Dreier (born July 5, 1952), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since January 1981, representing California's 26th congressional district (map). He was first elected to the U.S. House at age 28 in 1980. , R-San Dimas, have introduced House Joint Resolution 14: ``In order to provide the public and technology professionals with an additional day, prior to the start of the workweek, to begin repairs on failed computer systems . . . the New Year's Day holiday . . . shall be deemed to occur on Jan. 3, 2000.'' Queen of Soul has debt blues Despite earning millions from her 40-year career as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin continues to be dogged by debt, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a published report. Since 1988, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed against Franklin, with the total sought just over $1 million, the Detroit Free Press The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It is sometimes informally referred to as the "Freep". Some still refer to it locally as "The Friendly" -- a slogan from an ad campaign in the '70s. reported Monday. Some cases were settled, and some Franklin paid only after being taken to court, most recently in January. She occasionally ignored court judgments, forcing creditors to seek liens on homes or assets, according to the Free Press. Franklin, her lawyer and her publicist refused to be interviewed for the article. Some creditors say Franklin - whose hits include ``Respect,'' ``Think,'' and ``Freeway of Love'' - is just a spoiled diva. But friends say she distrusts outsiders after a difficult experience as a teen-ager starting in the music business, a failed first marriage, and the loss of her father, brother and a sister, who all died in the 1980s. ``She's a wonderful artist who shouldn't be handling her own business, but she does,'' said Wayne County Wayne County is the name of sixteen counties in the United States of America, some named for the American Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne:
Franklin keeps her income private. She signed a $1.2 million book deal in 1995 for an autobiography and a $10 million record deal the following year. Many claims against her are for $4,000 for less. State and federal officials also have levied $1.2 million in liens, but she paid off nearly all of them, the paper said. Some of her creditors said they were reluctant to bring lawsuits because they were fans and admired Franklin's contributions to music and to Detroit. Newman goes live to preserve forest Actor Paul Newman Noun 1. Paul Newman - United States film actor (born in 1925) Newman, Paul Leonard Newman made a rare stage appearance with his wife to benefit a land trust that is trying to save 668 acres of forest from development. ``I haven't been on stage since we were wearing furs and carrying clubs with spikes,'' Newman said Sunday in Westport, Conn. With him in a production of ``Love Letters'' was his wife of 41 years, Joanne Woodward. The appearance at the Westport Country Playhouse The Westport Country Playhouse is a theatre in Westport, Connecticut, founded in 1930 by Lawrence Langner and his wife Armina Marshall. It is a non-profit theatre currently run by Tazewell Thompson, Anne Keefe, and Joanne Woodward. It recently underwent a $30. raised $175,000 for the Aspetuck Land Trust, which must raise $12 million by September to purchase the land. Paltrow's handlers inspire scuttlebutt scut·tle·butt n. 1. Slang Gossip; rumor. 2. Nautical a. A drinking fountain on a ship. b. A cask on a ship used to hold the day's supply of drinking water. MSNBC MSNBC Microsoft/National Broadcasting Company says the hottest Oscar issue this year is which designer will dress Gwyneth Paltrow. Furthermore, there's a buzz about Miramax's willingness to pay Willingness to pay (WTP) generally refers to the value of a good to a person as what they are willing to pay, sacrifice or exchange for it. See also
Miramax, which made ``Shakespeare in Love,'' denies that it's being stingy stin·gy adj. stin·gi·er, stin·gi·est 1. Giving or spending reluctantly. 2. Scanty or meager: a stingy meal; stingy with details about the past. . ``Gwyneth always uses Kevin,'' said a studio spokeswoman. ``If she doesn't, it won't be because of price.'' Spat over fat; Gym billboard sparks protest More than 30 overweight people chanted ``Eat me!'' while performing aerobics on the sidewalk in front of a San Francisco health club to protest a new ad campaign they say demoralizes fat people. The ``fat advocates'' banded together to protest a 24 Hour Fitness billboard campaign that depicts a hungry space alien and reads ``When they come, they will eat the fat ones first.'' Company officials said they didn't intend to offend anyone. ``Sometimes humor helps make things easier, and can even be motivational,'' 24 Hour Fitness officials said in a release. But the protesters said they saw little humor in the ad. ``It's really hard for fat people to get into the gym anyway. To alienate them before they even walk in the door is cruel,'' said Rebekah Bridges, who handed out lollipops to passers-by. ``I may be fat, but I'm fit, I'm happy, I'm sexual, I'm all of those things. How dare an ad man decide for society that we're not allowed to be someplace some·place adv. & n. Somewhere: "I didn't care where I was from so long as it was someplace else" Garrison Keillor. See Usage Note at everyplace. ,'' Bridges said. Others waved handwritten hand·write tr.v. hand·wrote , hand·writ·ten , hand·writ·ing, hand·writes To write by hand. [Back-formation from handwritten.] Adj. 1. signs that read ``Bite My Fat, Alien Butt,'' ``Fat and Fit'' and ``Honk honk Pediatrics A widely-transmitted precordial whoop, described as a high-pitched, musical, late systolic murmur in some Pts with mitral valve prolapse–MVP, a sound attributed to resonation of the valve leaflets and chordae; non-honkers with MVP may be made If You're Fat,'' which received loud support from traffic on the busy downtown street. A fitness trainer for the rival World Gym ran a low impact aerobics session at the sidewalk protest, leading hefty participants through a rigorous high-kneed, arm-pumping routine. `Stella' can add Image award to its groove ``How Stella Got Her Groove Back'' won three trophies, including one for outstanding motion picture, at the 30th NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Image Awards ceremony. Angela Bassett was named outstanding actress and co-star Whoopi Goldberg earned outstanding supporting actress honors. The ceremony took place Saturday and Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium; Sunday's presentation was taped for a March 4 telecast on Fox. ``Beloved,'' nominated for six awards, picked up just one - Danny Glover was named outstanding actor in a motion picture. Morgan Freeman won best supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in ``Deep Impact.'' In the television categories, ``The Young and the Restless'' received three awards - outstanding daytime drama series, and outstanding actor and actress, for Shemar Moore and Victoria Rowell, respectively. ``Cosby'' won two awards, one for outstanding comedy series, and Jurnee Smolett won best youth actor/actress. ``Touched by an Angel'' won best drama series and Della Reese won outstanding actress in a drama series for her role on the show. Eriq La Salle won outstanding actor in a drama series for his role on ``ER.'' News Lite is compiled by Karen Duffy from Daily News staff and wire reports CAPTION(S): 2 photos PHOTO (1) Carol Squires demonstrates outside a 24 Hour Fitness gym Monday in San Francisco, protesting a recent ad campaign. (2) Franklin |
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