NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 30: Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett smiles at the New York Stock Exchange before ringing the opening bell on September 30, 2011 in New York City. U.S. President Barack Obama’s new plan for a higher tax rate for millionaires has been dubbed the ‘Buffett Rule’ in reference to […]
Gaye watkins
The Return of the Gaye Watkins Report: the Qwest for the Oracle of Ohama
Bill Gates plays Bridge/Gaye Watkins The Qwest for The Oracle of Omaha What an experience at Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway shareholders weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. My friends and I scored great seats for the shareholders meeting on the Qwest Center’s arena floor and enjoyed the complimentary continental breakfast. We arrived sometime around 7:30 am. And […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
Summer is here. And so was the Skin Cancer Foundation’s First Annual The Night The Stars Shine On event at The Central Park Boathouse just in time with reminders about protection from the sun and the dangers of excessive tanning.
The Gaye Watkins Report: OPRAH
Oprah Live NY Little did I know seeing the Orpah Show in New York‘s Radio City Music Hall, would be more about the journey than the actual event. Early that morning standing outside of Radio City, I bumped into a new mutual friend I had only met the night before. We made our way around […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
c) 2010 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Muppets on Active Duty Muppet Elmo and ABC News Robin Roberts, hosted Sesame Workshop’s 8th Annual Benefit Gala held at Cipriani 42 street in New York. The nights gala honored Military families and programs which Sesame Workshop has created for such families. Elmo was excited to also introduce […]
The Gaye Watkins Report: Mary J. Blige Rocks HOPP
MARY J. BLIGE for HOPP By Gaye Watkins Mary J. Blige insisted on no more drama at The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s 3rd Annual Spring Ball at the Pierre Hotel Ballroom at 60th street and fifth avenue in manhattan. Wearing the evening’s sponsor, David Yurman’s Signature Albion Ring with 18 Kt. Gold […]
The Gaye Watkins Report: Gaye Hits Omaha
Gaye Watkins With Peter Buffet at his Booksigning in Omaha During Berkshire Hathaway‘s Annual Shareholders meeting Buffet’s Woodstock As soon as my flight touched down, I was off to Warren Buffet’s Borsheims Jewelry store for a night of cocktails and dancing under the large white tent to funky 70’s tunes from a fabulous live band. […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
East Side says Just Drive East Side House Settlement revved up the senses with a preview of the New York Auto Show at Jacob Javits Center near 42 Street and 12th ave. The 11th annual gala had rare cars that made your heart stop, forget about the real world, step in and just imagine the […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
Judith Jamison meets Montblanc Judith Jamison choked up a bit as she received the 2010 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. It is given to people around the world once a year who have tirelessly given their energy and effort to the Arts. And this years American recipient is Judith Jamison, Artistic director of […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
Left-Julian Niccolini- Co owner Four Seasons Restaurant ,Center-Charlie Palmer owner of Aureole Restaurant, Right-Harry Smith Co-host The Early Show CBS News at the James Beard Foundation Gala. The 2009 American Icons Gala was filled with celebrity chefs and celebrity folk who came to honor chefs and their achievements in the culinary arena, and raise funds […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
Stand up for your Rights Gaye Watkins And Michael Posner, U. S. Assistant Secratary of State Human Rights First is an organization that needs little explanation. It creates respect for people’s human rights and justice around the world. According to Human Rights First they ”help to ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and […]
The Gaye Watkins Report
Design on a Dime by Gaye Watkins Photo: Tyler Weggel/Alerot News Sevice Interior Designer/TVHost Ty Pennington and me just hangin’ at Housing Works 5th Annual Design on a Dime fundraiser at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Housing Works claims that they are New York’s largest AIDS service organization helping people with financial and homeless needs. Sears and […]