Colorado: It Was More Than Just a Car
Police officials in Denver say a 19-year-old woman who bought a car at auction will get her $400 back after investigators reclaimed the vehicle because it was still evidence in a murder case. nytimes.com |
India Looking for Strong Bids at 3G Auction
India is hopeful an auction for third-generation radio waves next month will draw in bids at a “few times” the reserve price of 20.20 billion rupees ($415 million), a senior government official said. nytimes.com |
On the Block, a Peek Into the Lifestyle of Bob Guccione
Architectural contents from the Manhattan town house that the former publisher of Penthouse magazine lost to creditors in 2006 were sold at auction. nytimes.com |
When Roman Statues Play Pranks
It is the ultimate paradox in the culture of our time. As Greek and Latin studies decline in the Western education system, admiration for Roman sculpture keeps rising. nytimes.com |
A Beatle’s Toilet Gets Top Dollar
A toilet that once belonged to John Lennon was sold for 9,500 (about $14,700) at an auction in Liverpool on Saturday, Reuters reported. nytimes.com |