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July 26, 2006

This and That

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" dress for sale
The iconic black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" will go on sale in December with an estimated price tag of 50-70,000 pounds ($90-$130,000). The dress, designed by Givenchy and worn by Hepburn in the memorable opening scene of the classic romantic comedy, is being auctioned on behalf of the City of Joy Aid charity which helps underprivileged children in India. It is the star lot of the annual film and entertainment sale at Christie's, in London's upmarket South Kensington, held this year on December 5.

McConaughey Corvette auction
Actor Matthew McConaughey's 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible is being auctioned off on ebay.

Hendrix never-released song to be sold at auction
A never-released song that legendary U.S. rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix recorded 40 years ago is to be sold at auction in New York in October. Ocean Tomo LLC, a merchant bank that specializes in intellectual property, said the song, "Station Break," was recorded during a session early in Hendrix's career. "Station Break" was composed by Hendrix and Jerry Simon, president of R.S.V.P. Music, with whom Hendrix signed a publishing contract in 1966.

Cindy