5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Antiques Inc. carries furniture, art and china, but many people visit for its selection of quilts. Westwood Antiques on Whittaker Drive is a sprawling building, with more than 6,000 square feet dedicated to china, silver, art and furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Obits: Finley, Johnson, Moeckly, & Richter Oct 15, 2009
She enjoyed square dancing, boating at the river, playing cards, gardening, ceramics, china and oil painting, sewing, cooking, canning and making her own greeting cards. Survivors include; her husband, sister, Carol Ann (Pikerine) Burlingame, Ellendale, ND, and 4 children: Susan Doyle (Harley Hagstrom), Edina, MN, Deb Kohnen, Aberdeen, David (Connie) Finley, Oakes, ND, and Douglas Finley, Aberdeen; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two more (one boy and one girl) due to be born in... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
"They used to say, 'Join Woman's Day and see the world'," says Fulton, who became a jetsetter, visiting Spain, Finland, Mexico, China and South America. She would return to her team of writers and cooks, bubbling with excitement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Soul-searching in China as art prices plummet Oct 14, 2009
Soul-searching in China as art prices plummet ... After a white-hot stint, the financial crisis has battered Chinas art landscape, shrinking investment in grand schemes like Songzhuang, shuttering galleries in Beijings pioneering 798 arts district and deflating bloated egos, valuations and excesses ... Chinas leading auction house, Beijing Poly International Auction, which is famous for its repatriation of looted bronze animal heads from the West, has seen business in Chinese contemporary... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Henderson Offers Hong Kong Apartment at Asian Record Price of $46 Million Oct 14, 2009
It would set an Asian record on a square foot basis if sold before two penthouses in the city offered at HK$75,000, according to , Knight Franks head of Greater China research. Hong Kong luxury home prices and sales have jumped this year as low supply and ample liquidity drive demand for real estate. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese books Oct 11, 2009
BOSTON -- One of the most extensive collections of rare Chinese books outside China will be freely available as Harvard University has agreed to digitize the titles. Representatives from the Harvard College Library and the National Library of China signed a deal Friday to digitize more than 51,000 volumes in the Harvard collection. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Behind the old-time veneer, see an essential country store Oct 11, 2009
I love the fact that I can buy a container of night crawlers at the same place that sells fine china and order up gazpacho while trying on a pair of hiking boots. These unlikely combinations result from the days before national superstores ventured into rural areas, when local establishments had to be true general stores. (Boston Globe)
Weekend Events Oct 9, 2009
Representatives of Herbert Gold Antiques will evaluate your silver, china, toys, glass and other collectibles. Cost: Free; includes complimentary lunch Info: Call 878-5990. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
WASHINGTON Fifteen of China s famous terra cotta warriors are coming to Washington in November for an exhibit at the National Geographic Museum ... The traveling exhibit, which was also previously at the British Museum, is said to be the largest collection of the life-size figures to ever leave China ... The warriors were first discovered in the 1970s in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, who is considered the first emperor of a unified China and whose rule began in 221 B.C. Nearly 1,000 figures have... (Carroll County Times, MD)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
The Tollhouse Shop at Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington St., offers gently used china, 7silverware, glassware, linens, collectibles and gifts for sale ... The Tollhouse Shop at Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington St., offers gently used china, silverware, glassware, linens, collectibles and gifts for sale. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
Slatter is an etiquette coach at Greensboro, N.C.-based Replacements, Ltd., touted as the world's largest supplier of old and new china, silver, crystal and collectibles. The company is bombarded with questions this time of year from folks looking for a crash course in proper manners and table settings. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Collecting Antique Blue and White T... Oct 5, 2009
Popular China from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Antique blue and white transferware china has always been favored, still have great value as an investment, are fun to collect and make a stunning grouped display ... In the mid-18th century many of the potters in the region began to experiment with transferring an image onto china. (Suite101.com)
Festival boasts qi gong feats, cooking, acrobatics, tea ceremonies Oct 4, 2009
Because it's time for the annual Splendor of China Festival, and also because he can. The cultural festival and trade show will also feature Chinese acrobatic dancing, a "30 Years of China-U.S. Relations" photo exhibit, a sneak preview of World Expo 2010 to be held in Shanghai, a cooking demonstration by "Popo's Kitchen" author June Tong and samples of co-sponsor Panda Express' new SweetFire Chicken ... Splendor of China Festival. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Sims 3: World Adventures Hands-On Oct 3, 2009
Called World Adventures, the expansion will of course enhance the virtual doll house appeal of the game with tons of new items and collectibles, but also offer players the opportunity to travel to China, Egypt, and France to dig through dungeons for treasure. Many of these treasures can be brought back to homes and displayed there, but there appears to be a lot of gameplay packed into each dungeon section. (IGN PC Games)
Round Top Antiques Fair opens today Oct 1, 2009
The Big Red Barn Tent, located across from Royers Caf/ at the Big Red Barn, began as an overflow for the popular barn but has grown into a venue with its own personality, including both American and European dealers, unusual decorative antiques, furniture, accessories, art, china and glassware ... In nearby Carmine, Carmine Dance Hall will feature antique furniture and whimsical art, tantique jewelry, linens, accessories, and gorgeous silver, china, crystal and glassware. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Tech treasure Oct 1, 2009
China marks Communist anniversary ... China's 60 years of Communism ... China's 60th anniversary parade. (BBC News -- Technology)
Hong Kong Investors Can't Buy Enough Homes at Prices Before Lehman Bust Sep 25, 2009
Hong Kong property recovered faster because its banks are healthy and residents save money, said , head of the multi-asset group at Baring Asset Management (Asia) Ltd., which holds $7 billion in assets, including shares of Hong Kong and China developers ... That would be the worlds second-most expensive price after a Monaco developer asked for the equivalent of HK$100,000, said , head of research for Greater China at Knight Frank ... Hong Kongs yearlong recession ended last quarter, when a... (Bloomberg -- UK)
Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people Sep 24, 2009
Martha Stewart had nothing on Selma, right down to the silverware and the china, said James Bakker, executive director of the Plymouth Monument and the Provincetown Museum. Selma was one of my mentors, he said. (Boston Globe)
One-room schoolhouse showcases antiques (9) Sep 22, 2009
Recently, Keith Quade of Charles City combed the shop for painted china. A repeat visitor, Quade says he appreciates the selection and the hours --- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Facebook Turns a Profit, Triples Members Sep 19, 2009
With 300 Million Members, Facebook Is Just Behind China, India and U.S. in Size ... In terms of population, it would put Facebook on the list only behind China, India and the United States -- and just beyond Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan ... When you shop on eBay for that special piece of 19th century Limoges china or original "Beatles for Sale" LP, the experience is intentionally intimate and personal. (ABC News -- Business)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
While some of them are looking for a beautiful antique clock or fine piece of china, others are on a hunt for an old-school 1970s "Partridge Family" lunchbox, a bobblehead doll or a pair of banana-shaped salt-and-pepper shakers. Quirky collections are more popular than ever, and the memories they represent often outweigh their value. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
A "golden elephant" room will feature a premium assortment of china, silver and glassware, plus small antiques and collectibles; a "white elephant" room offers household goods at bargain prices ... The church welcomes donations of small antiques, fine china and glassware for the golden elephant room; jewelry of any style and vintage for the jewelry room; books and DVDs, as well as children's items other than clothing. (Voices, CT)
Overseas Chinese influence on trade Sep 5, 2009
THOUSANDS of business delegations enter China every year. Most of these delegations comprise Overseas Chinese who live in other parts of Asia, and the West, who now sees an opportunity for trade and business in Mainland China ... He was my familys factor in China and spent eight months of every year travelling between Shanghai and Hong Kong. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
The group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from People's Republic of China has toured the world with their presentation of the ancient folk art, acrobatics. Ticket are 20 and 24, at 282-3595 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Any good party suggestions for 6-year-old girl? Aug 31, 2009
All the girls were allowed to use real china tea cups and teapots that I had collected over the years (you could get cheap sets at a thrift stores. No the sets did not match, and that made it so much easier for the girls to claim their own spot/seat. (Florida Today)
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga.'s largest pottery exhibition Aug 27, 2009
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Infotainment Aug 26, 2009
So authorities in China want to make sure they never see them. The Shanghai government, along with neighbouring Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, published a 20-page guide book this. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Estate planning can prevent family feuds Aug 23, 2009
" Sibling rivalry is especially an issue when dividing personal property, such as china, silver and jewelry -- it can often cause more fights than the money. He instructs his clients to focus on making sure their family's needs are met, he said. "We often make them realize that as part of the planning, they may consider something other than a will," he said. "That's been the traditional recommendation, but the will requires probate and tends to allow people to put off things to be handled at... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
If money is no object, there are highly collectible Royal Doulton, Royal Copenhagen and other high-end brands of china and porcelain dogs. They vary in price from $50 to $1,000, depending on the rarity and quality. (Suite101.com)
Inn makes feeling at home easy Aug 17, 2009
and I have had guests from literally all over the world, China, South Africa, England, Australia, you name it. Kizer said he has questioned guests of how they came to find Royal Oaks and besides general queries for bed and breakfasts in the area was told he has been featured in both a Fodder s travel guide as well as in a Discovery Channel travel guide. (Atmore Advance, AL)
What's Happening Aug 16, 2009
A sample of the many things that women will be able to try during the Saturday activities include: making a greeting card at the Scrapbook Tree, learning the Heimlich maneuver at the Red Cross, observing a china painting demonstration and maybe painting a piece yourself at Shirley & Company, trying a belly dance at Doffing Extreme School of Dance, learning about the history of floorcloths at Riverwalk Antiques, checking out the wig-wear at Layers beauty salon, previewing the Vera Bradley line at... (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Treasures everywhere! Aug 15, 2009
A pile of mismatched dishes can yield a match for great aunt Susan's special china, or a young family can find this year's affordable and classy school outfits from another family's cast-offs. A student can furnish an apartment and have money left over for pizza. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
"I did a 10-piece dining set in a week. That was a major accomplishment. Six chairs, china, buffet, table," Bill said. "Now we can refinish 80 to 100 pieces a week.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Buying in Panjiayuan flea market can be fun Aug 7, 2009
The little advertising board shows such words as "bargaining within humanitarian scope is allowed." People buy articles on a flea market held in Panjiayuan, the market for folk art, in Beijing, China, Aug. 6, 2009. Panjiayuan Market will supply 400 free booths for citizens to trade their unused articles on every Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
In China, the Desmarais own 4 ... His father first ventured into China in the 1970s ... Desmarais also traveled to China, convinced that opportunity lay in that countrys shifting relations with the West. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
WPS event divisions, The Bar Poker League and World Poker Entertainment host Free Texas Hold 'Em tournaments live in Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Hotels and Casinos in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China. As an international poker entertainment company, The World Poker Store links all of its players through a poker community website that allows Bar Poker League members from all over the world to compete via a standardized league point system that rewards players with invites to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Astro Boy Gets Voice Talent Jul 17, 2009
Astro Boy, slated for North American release on October 23, 2009, is being distributed worldwide by Summit Entertainment except for Imagi's reserved territories of Japan, Hong Kong and China. About Summit Entertainment, LLC Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. (IGN PS2)
Old Jade Worth Big Bucks Jul 17, 2009
Taylor, 54, says her father bought the jade in China during the 1930s and 1940s while serving in the Army. He was stationed in Beijing, where he bought the vase with ruby detailing, an animal figurine, a small bowl and a larger bowl marked "By Imperial Order.". (KWTX.com, TX)
Collecting Blue Ridge Pottery from ... Jul 15, 2009
It was during this era that American manufactured pottery and china gained popularity ... Highly Collectible Blue Ridge China Pieces ... Most of the Blue Ridge porcelain china pieces were made as accessories for the dinnerware sets. (Suite101.com)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Another factor that may have contributed to the No. 1 ranking for Udaipur is that for the first time in the survey's 14-year history, results were included from readers of Travel + Leisure's international editions in South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Australia and New Zealand, Turkey and Mexico. The magazine's "World's Best" list is based on results of a questionnaire made available online to Travel + Leisure readers. (Yahoo News)
Letters to the Magazine editor Jul 12, 2009
It s filled with vintage furniture, window treatments, mirrors, and original art, plus china, glass, silver, and vintage linens of all types. The prices are reasonable, and there s truly something for everyone -- much of it under $100. (Boston Globe)
American life Jul 10, 2009
China bans Urumqi mosque prayers ... Rio 'surprise' at China arrests. (BBC News -- Americas)
Meyer takes grand sweepstake prize in open class antiques Jul 10, 2009
Ceramics (and China)Bisque item: 1st - Margie Gaier, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Ruth A. Preston; Bisque collection: 1st - Pat Mathews; Boudoir item (or set): 1st - Nancy McCarthy, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Karen Connell; Candy dish (covered): 1st - Carl Dobos, 2nd - Lisa Steinmetz; Butter dish (covered complete): 1st - Mary Brunstad, 2nd - Lisa Steinmetz; China plate (under 8 inches): 1st - Larry Meyer, 2nd - Mary Brown, 3rd - Nancy McCarthy; China plate (8 and over): 1st - Nancy McCarthy, 2nd -... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 8, 2009
Troops flood into China riot city. Fitting family farewell for Jackson. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Bus tips over in Adirondacks, killing 1, hurting 9 Jul 5, 2009
China says deadly bus fire was deliberately set ... Police say a 62-year-old unemployed man set the fire after carrying a bucket of gasoline onto the bus, the state-run China Daily reported. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Autograph Store Charity Fundraising Helps United Way Exceed Fundraising Goals Jul 2, 2009
Autograph Store Charity Fundraising's branded celebrity memorabilia has assisted charities while increasing their fundraising in all 50 states in the US as well as in Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and China ... Tai Lihua, art director of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, performs in Suining, Sichuan province. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Menounos: producer, star, trash picker Jul 1, 2009
The lucky Jinx inherited the jade collection from her father, who bought the pieces when he was stationed in China in the 1930s and 40s. Callahan said Taylor expected the collection to be worth about $10,000. (Boston Globe)
On the hunt for treasure - Customers flock to antique shops as Columbia Falls rediscovers itself with help from the past Jun 30, 2009
Her specialty is flow blue, a stunning English china from the late 1800s. Board was traveling with Philis Adams, who was herself an antiques restorer and whose home is just full to overflowing with antiques. (Missoulian, MT)
* FEATURE: Man finds treasure in trash, dreams of old home Jun 19, 2009
There were also account books and diaries written by prisoners during the Japanese colonial period, playing cards from the Martial Law era, as well as documents, passports and jewelry discarded by veterans who came from China. Chen began to auction the items online in 2005 X a business that helps him earn up to NT$60,000 a month when sales are brisk. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Man rescues China's antiquities from rubble Jun 16, 2009
Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities - CNN.com ... Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities ... BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Searching through the rubble of demolition sites across the 800-year-old capital of China, Li Songtang has unearthed a treasure trove of ancient relics. (CNN -- World)
Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities Jun 16, 2009
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Searching through the rubble of demolition sites across the 800-year-old capital of China, Li Songtang has unearthed a treasure trove of ancient relics ... Li Songtang is neither museum curator nor antiques expert, but an ordinary man who did not want to see China's rich history lost to modernization during the late 1970s ... Li began to rescue the artwork at the end of the 1970s, which marked the start of China's economic reform and opening up. (CNN -- International)
Heidi and Spencer quit NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity' Jun 3, 2009
A Siberian tiger cub is seen with its mother at a zoo in China. REUTERS/China Daily. (Yahoo News)
New Oxford Consignment Shop Fulfills Deja Vu Owner's Dream Jun 3, 2009
The main room in the shop last week contained a French Provincial curio cabinet, circa 1940, an Italian tapestry wall hanging, Old Chesea English china and more ... Within a week her shop, which comprises four rooms, an office and a drop-off room, was full of merchandise that included antiques and collectibles, household items, glassware, china, crystal, lamps, dolls, clothing and accessories like handbags, jewelry and shoes ... There is also a full set of Blue Danube china from England, valued... (Voices, CT)
Space station crew finally at full staff of 6 May 31, 2009
The Soyuz spacecraft blasted off from Kazakhstan on Wednesday and pulled in at the space station as the two vessels soared 217 miles above the China coast. There were hugs and handshakes all around when the hatches between the two craft swung open. (Yahoo News)
Prince Harry's Brand Power May 30, 2009
France's Christine Lagarde On IMF China, India and Brazil's role in an IMF bond program and global recovery ... China's Rich Lose Big Individual wealth is down but the economy will continue to grow, just more slowly ... Trade And The Asia-Pacific The top 40 companies in Australia, South Korea, and Japan, and how China affects their fate. (Forbes -- Business)
Lots of vendors, lots of sales items May 28, 2009
Maglio, Mary China, household. Manqueros, Espe Clothes, jewelry. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Globally anticipating customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland and the Dongguan province of China. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
D., $450 Custom watercolor painting of your home or a Swampscott scene by Judy Moynihan Six vintage English bone china cups and saucers donated by Loretta Mueller, $90 Tutoring in study skills, organization, note-taking (one hour) donated by Liliana Litle, $50 Dunlop golf club (right-handed driver) donated by John Solazzo, $75 Lionel train set donated by Time Machine Hobby, $300 Wind and Waves Hair Salon, haircut, color treatment or foil highlight, $35 to $125 Disney Princess pin collection wall... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Art.view: Piling in May 24, 2009
In each of the three main auction houses, dealers and private collectors filled the room to the brim, with more phoning in from America, Germany, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong ... More precious than gold in China in the 16th century, was carved by only the most skilled artisans and has always been sought after ... Mr Fok has been collecting and writing about these works for more than three decades, but decided he would focus on expanding his charitable foundation, which helps poor children in... (The Economist)
Linda Foster May 24, 2009
Hobbies: Watercolor painting, volunteering at United Cerebral Palsy, being queen of a Red Hat Society, growing fruit trees and roses, collecting antiques and old flower-patterned China, cooking, photography, travel, reading, music, bird watching. Bee reader since: 1994. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
World's first camera on display in Macao May 23, 2009
MACAO, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Entitled "The Invention of Photography and the Earliest Photographs of Macao, China", an exhibition showcasing old photos and cameras, including the world's first camera, was opened Friday at the Macao Museum ... Photography was later introduced to China from France via Macao, as the earliest photos of China presently found were taken in Macao in 1844 by Jules Itier from France, according to the information from the organizer of the exhibition. (Xinhuanet, China)
* RESTAURANTS : Climontine (JX]]) May 22, 2009
There is also a Victorian vibe, provided by worn shelves full of vases and fine china, and floral trimmings. The windows at the back of the main dining room look onto an orchid garden; the side dining room is full of mirrors encased in ornate frames. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Let Mother Nature be your guide for summer entertaining May 19, 2009
billed as the world's largest supplier of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles ... "You can easily incorporate pieces of your china pattern as well by filling a soup tureen or other large serving pieces with water and floating fragrant blossoms such as gardenias, magnolias or peonies," Winkler says ... "So many people are trapped in the mindset that fine china should only be used for formal meals around the dining room table," says Jill Slatter, Replacements' etiquette expert. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon post May 12, 2009
A total of 13,232 foreigners were naturalized as Republic of China (ROC) citizens last year, an increase of 2,468 over the 2007 figure, the Ministry of the Interior said on Saturday. Last year, 98. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
McDonald's April sales boosted by specialty coffee, chicken May 9, 2009
China, however, partly offset some of the gains. China has begun to be hit by the global recession, with factories closing in parts of the country. (Crain's Chicago Business)
