Chicago - Playboy Enterprises Inc, the international sophisticated-sex empire of Hugh Hefner, Wednesday reported huge losses of 145.7 million dollars for the final quarter of 2008, another sign of the expanding recession.
The figure showed a deepening crisis since the same period in 2007, when Playboy reported only 1.1 million dollars in losses.
Economic troubles already prompted the media giant to cancel its traditional party before the US Super Bowl's final football playoff earlier this month.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have disclosed that loneliness can be as injurious to one’s health as smoking and obesity.
The study scientists found that loneliness not only makes people sad but have a negative effect on their mind as well as heath. In fact, it may lead to high blood pressure and stress levels, general wear and tear, and the chances of having Alzheimer's disease.
Chicago, Feb. 17: President Barack Obama will be in Phoenix this week, and has been given an invitation by the Phoenix White Sox, his favorite baseball team, to visit the team facility in Glendale, Arizona.
The new state-of-the art facility that is Camelback Ranch, according to vice-president of communications Scott Reifert, has left players in awe.
Since Obama burst on the national scene, the White Sox have been put into the spotlight by their most powerful fan.
Washington - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle had a quiet Valentine's Day dinner at an upscale restaurant in Chicago Saturday night.
The first couple dined at Table Fifty-Two, near the north side of their home city. The restaurant is owned by talk show host Oprah Winfrey's personal chef, Art Smith, and serves traditional Southern cuisine.
The Obamas are spending a long weekend in Chicago, the first break for the president since he took office January 20.
Chicago, Feb 4: The makers of Malia and Sasha dolls have been forced to withdraw the toys from the market following the ire of US First Lady Michelle Obama.
She had accused the company Ty, Inc., the makers of Beanie Babies for exploiting her daughters.
The company''s web site featured pictures of the dolls marked with the word "retired.''''
Chicago, Jan. 28: Riding the wave of friendly feeling for President Barack Obama, the Chicago White Sox have announced plans to release two new versions of their hat with some Obamanian features on the back and side, reports the Chicago Sun Times.
The Sports Business Journal reports, "The hats have been approved by MLB Properties, and the White Sox now are awaiting a formal blessing from the Obama administration before league licensee New Era goes into production. Both designs will be made if accepted by Obama."
Chicago - Playboy Enterprises Inc, the international sophisticated-sex empire of Hugh Hefner, Wednesday reported huge losses of 145.7 million dollars for the final quarter of 2008, another sign of the expanding recession.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have disclosed that loneliness can be as injurious to one’s health as smoking and obesity.
Chicago, Feb. 17: President Barack Obama will be in Phoenix this week, and has been given an invitation by the Phoenix White Sox, his favorite baseball team, to visit the team facility in Glendale, Arizona.
Washington - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle had a quiet Valentine's Day dinner at an upscale restaurant in Chicago Saturday night.
Chicago, Feb 4: The makers of Malia and Sasha dolls have been forced to withdraw the toys from the market following the ire of US First Lady Michelle Obama. 
Chicago, Jan. 28: Riding the wave of friendly feeling for President Barack Obama, the Chicago White Sox have announced plans to release two new versions of their hat with some Obamanian features on the back and side, reports the Chicago Sun Times.
