September 8, 2008

Monday, September 8, 2008

Harry Potter author wins victory in court

J.K. Rowling shows off a copy of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” J.K. Rowling, the author of the hugely successful Harry Potter series, got her wish today when a federal judge in New York permanently blocked the publication of a Harry Potter encyclopedia. Steven Vander Ark, a Harry Potter fan, operates a website called “Harry Potter Lexicon.”  When Vander […]
Monday, September 8, 2008

Serena Williams #1 in the world

Google Image/L.A. Times photo “I’m so excited!” Serena Williams gushed after winning the women’s singles title at the U.S. Open yesterday. She is probably still celebrating today. This is the third U.S. Open and ninth Grand Slam title for Serena. In heart-stopping play with thrilling strokes and expert swings, Serena beat Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 7-5, in New York’s Arthur Ashe stadium. Serena jumped for joy and whooped it up […]