Treasure hunt Nov 11, 2009
Later this month Egyptian archaeologists will travel to the Louvre Museum in Paris to collect five ancient fresco fragments stolen from a tomb in the Valley of the Kings in the 1980s, but there are many other "stolen" antiquities which they also want back, reports the BBC's Yolande Knell in Cairo. One of the first artefacts that visitors see on entering the pink neoclassical facade of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a fake ... Zahi Hawass, Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. (BBC News -- Africa)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Highlights: Luxury sheet sets in 100 percent Egyptian cotton, Legna and linen blends (all woven and finished in Italy) will be priced at $125 to $400 (retail $500 to $1,400). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
The museum that houses them, a former medieval castle built in the 13th century, has built a large international collection of antiques since it was founded in 1825, including Greek and Egyptian items. The museum considered the Alaska masks and Pinart's study of them a part of France's intellectual history. (Juneau Empire)
The Sims 3: World Adventures Hands-On Oct 3, 2009
Not hindered by such visa restrictions, I had a chance to try out a few challenge sections in Egyptian tombs, navigating past traps, investigating hidden areas, and even avoiding undead threats in the interest of uncovering treasure chests. When you first arrive in one of these added areas, you'll find detailed new lots to wander around. (IGN PC Games)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Let's Talk About It," book discussion of "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" by Sherman Alexie, 6 p.m. at Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Ave. E. Free; 733-2964.Music, produce/Twin FallsOpen-air produce market, with live entertainment and free ice cream, 5:30 p.m. until dusk Wednesdays at Mary Alice Park, 436 Main Ave. N.Music/Twin FallsOpen Mic Night with Josh Summers, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.Broadway/KetchumNew York writer and musician... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Christopher Hitchens and James Cuno debate the Parthenon sculptures Aug 11, 2009
- A small but interesting collection of Egyptian antiques can be found at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum in Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan. This 1825 property houses. (Harper's Magazine)
Hollywood prop auction ends owner's 40 year career Jul 31, 2009
Schwartz is letting go of thousands of chairs, dozens of desks, scores of old typewriters, an Egyptian sarcophagus, a giant genie lamp and a life-size mummy. He's also saying goodbye to a 6-foot-tall (1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 18, 2009
Enduring allure of Egyptian belly dance ... Enduring allure of Egyptian belly dance. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Hasbro, Inc. to Host Charity Premiere of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra Jul 10, 2009
Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster "TRANSFORMERS," join forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another extraordinary action-adventure "G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra." From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A gathering of angels Jun 16, 2009
Angels are found in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and are also referenced in Sumerian, Babylonian, Persian, Egyptian and Greek writings. Benevolent spirits similar to angels can also be found in other religions, mythologies, and lore: Hinduism has avatars, Buddhism has devas and bodhisattvas, the Greeks wrote about daimons, and guardian spirits and spirit guides are common in tribal cultures. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Vintage cake, fit for a princess, up for auction Apr 18, 2009
The cake slice is still wrapped in its original parchment, and it was kept for generations in a gentlemen's cabinet of curiosity where men kept treasures to show off, such as fossils and pieces of Egyptian art. The purchaser will be able to do whatever he wants with the slice. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Buyers Hunting Art-Fair Bargains Force Dealers to Cut Price as Much as 30% Mar 24, 2009
My best clients dont even ask for a discount, said James Ede of the London-based dealership, , which sells Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities. On the whole, antiquities are a much more stable, less speculative market, said Ede, who sold a 10-inch-high Greek bronze statue of Heracles, dating from the 1st century B.C., for between 300,000 euros and 500,000 euros on the opening night. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Bay Area's best spots to catch a movie Mar 21, 2009
Role-play to fit the Egyptian or Moorish themed auditoriums. Kid friendliness: Ice cream and hamburger shops around every corner ought to keep them smiling. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mayfair meets modern Mar 15, 2009
The posh 90-room establishment, tucked away in a cul-de-sac on St. James's Place, has been revamped, upgrading its rooms with flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet, wonderful new beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, and REN natural skin products in its green marble baths. But the traditional touches that have long made it charming still do: expert, white-coated martini service in the cocktail lounge and handmade Earl Grey chocolates at turn-down. (Boston Globe)
Carlton Hobbs Presents 'ON TOPS' Mar 11, 2009
Also on view are scagliola tops, including an extremely fine example signed by della Valle, and a most extraordinary , in imitation of Egyptian alabaster, the only known example of its kind. We look forward to this special event and hope it will bring our clients pleasure as much as satisfy their academic interest, Hobbs said. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
April 1: Mary Beth Van Buer, the Egyptian Theatre Replace-the-Seats Campaign. April 8: MS 150 Bike Ride. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Los Alamos, California Mar 1, 2009
These include an Egyptian chamber, replete with a "sarcophagus", and a 50's suite; sleep in a Cadillac-convertible bed. Among the many amenities are a hot tub for two, a fireplace, DVD player with classic films and complimentary breakfast shot up via a dumb waiter. (Suite101.com)
China haunts YSL art 'sale of the century' Feb 25, 2009
The two bronzes, part of a series looted 150 years ago, go on the block from 1700 GMT along with Roman marbles and Egyptian antiques up to 2,000 years old amassed over half a century by the fashion king and his companion Pierre Berge. The evening session in the glass-domed Grand Palais exhibition hall will be the last chapter in a crisis-defiant spending spree by dealers and the super-rich who snapped up treasures from the YSL/Berge collection for millions, smashing records for two days running. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Egyptian archaeologists uncover ancient statues in Luxor Feb 19, 2009
CAIRO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian archaeologists on Wednesday uncovered a statue of pharaoh and a bust of the famous woman pharaoh Hatshepsut in the southern city of Luxor, the state MENA news agency reported. The three-meter Amenhotep statue was "dug out with only one damage in the nose and one in the teeth," said Moustafa el-Waziri, director of the archaeological mission, adding that more antiques would be unearthed in the future. (Xinhuanet, China)
Weekend in Newport, R.I. Feb 19, 2009
Cozy and recently restored rooms in this historic hotel have satin duvets, Egyptian linens, bathrobes and marble bathrooms. 1 Bellevue Ave., 401-847-3300. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
