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    Public safety  Nov 18, 2009
    Highway 140 and Dead Indian Memorial Road, injury accident reported Tuesday morning. Highway 140 at milepost 35, injury accident reported Tuesday afternoon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    'Puss 'N' Boots' sends couple on a quest  Nov 8, 2009
    The Shawnee Pottery Company was founded in 1937 in Zanesville, Ohio and took its name from a nearby Shawnee Indian village. The firm quickly became a successful mass producer of inexpensive household items such as cookie jars, salt-and-pepper shakers, vases and dinnerware. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Lottery gold mine not looking like an endless source of state revenueStudy: Its revenue cant keep up with the spending it encourages  Nov 7, 2009
    hmmm wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:23 AM:" Mollys would've never shut down if they didn't have the machines.....Well Elmers wouldn't be here without it, the machines next door keep the restraunt open (it definitly isn't the food)...... the republican party/ tea party guy wouldn't have a place to hang without the lounges.,,,, and you wouldnt see the tweekers digging in their ashtrays for change, for just one more chance to make it big!......from the hundreds of thousands EVERY MONTH spent in lounges by... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Nike Unveils New Uniform  Nov 6, 2009
    Osceola's name was an English translation of the Creek Indian name Asi-Yahola, meaning "Black Drink Singer." The name referred to a ritual among many Southeastern tribes of drinking a pungent black tea prepared from the roasted leaves and stems of the Yaupon holly before battles or other important events. About Nike. (Seminoles.com)

    There are better books for young people to read  Nov 5, 2009
    My recommendations include Ricochet River, an Oregon coming of age novel rich with Native American culture (which also warns of the dangers of delinquency,) Men of Iron a well-researched novel about a medieval squire s journey to knighthood, 1,001 Arabian Nights (an adventurous introduction to Arabic culture,) and for younger readers Singularity (Sleator) and The Indian in the Cupboard series. It s also my opinion that we should try to instill a love of poetry in students of all levels. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Reviving ancient brothels  Nov 4, 2009
    "The Indian room was for the Prince of Wales," Canet said. "The Chabanais was practically a national monument, it was listed as a site to see by the travel agencies.". (iAfrica.com)

    Stephan Claims Weekly Honors  Oct 28, 2009
    The Indian Harbour, Fla. native also received National Team of the Week accolades from Soccer America, TopDrawerSoccer. (Seminoles.com)

    Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday  Oct 22, 2009
    Thursday, October 22, 2009. Jim Yoder raises bean dust Monday as he harvests some of the best soybeans hes seen. (Kalona News, IA)

    Kyneton calling  Oct 20, 2009
    JESSI Singh landed in Melbourne via New York and San Francisco seeking a slower l 00004000 ife, a bit like the one he remembers growing up in the northern Indian town of Behlana ... They are both now Australian citizens and next month will become a little more entwined in the rhythms of the place when they open the doors to their casual Indian eatery and cooking school in the former fl our mill on Piper Street ... Macfarlane and Moylan are rapt to welcome Dhaba ("Indian is great, what we need"),... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Antiques festival at Shiner’s Auditorium in Wilmington  Oct 15, 2009
    You can t walk into Target and find a pair of adult Plains Indian moccasins dating back to 1890. And when is the last time you saw an English liquor chest at your local package store. (Boston Globe)

    Rex linked to First Lady  Oct 15, 2009
    The mill on Cotton Indian Creek dates back to the 1830s, though it has been reconstructed since then. Dr. William Callaway Estes bought the mill from the Hollingsworth family in 1887, and used power from the mill to operate a factory that produced farm implements called grain cradles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Gold and booty in Goa  Oct 7, 2009
    The Indian Customs and Central Excise Museum, created at a reported cost of about $600 000, is housed in a heritage building on the banks of the river Mandovi in the Goa state capital Panaji ... "Once the inventories were made, we deputed officials to scour all the warehouses and bring them back here. "In the case of antiques, we had to take the necessary permissions from the Indian museum authorities before putting them on display. (iAfrica.com)

    Art in the park  Oct 4, 2009
    I kind of dabble in everything, said Baxter, whose collection also includes a replica of an American Indian headdress. A trail of duck feathers five feet long nearly touched the ground when he fitted the elaborately-beaded headband around his forehead. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay  Oct 3, 2009
    " Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Inside NYTimes.com On a visit to an Indian reservation in Wyoming, a journalist s life is transformed by a friendship. Is conservative opposition to... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    Community Calendar and Area Events  Oct 1, 2009
    2nd and 4th Tuesday at Village Green Apartments, State Road 60 east, 10 - 11 a.m.; Lakeshore, (formerly Fedhaven), State Road 60 east, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; and Indian Lake Estates, SR 60 East, 1:30 - 3 p.m.. Night Owl Book Discussion. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    MusicFest 2009 bringing 30+ musicians to W.G. streets  Oct 1, 2009
    Set to perform: Jill Towers, Bob Rafkin, Swanson Family Band, RoadBlock, Doug Spears, Johnny Bulford, Jaimie Roberts, the Talako Indian Dancers, Voci Dance, Porchdogs, Orisi Risi, Surabhi Adesh, Rodeo Rhythm Kings, Audrey Lee Johnson, Forever Plaid, Dominic Gaudious, Junkanoo Near You, UCF Opera, Brian Smalley, Brittany Lee, Randie Paul, Orlando Sanchez and Akangana, Whitney Hogan evolutionaries, UCF Jazz Ensemble and Vance Villastrigo, Nova Era, Robin Gallo, Men with Mortgages, the Hwy 50 Band,... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Disney's dining  Sep 22, 2009
    The restaurants here offer more than food, whether youre talking the views of wildlife that can be enjoyed at Sanaa, a new African and Indian-themed restaurant at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, or the lovably cantankerous, old-school waitresses (they harrumph when you dont eat your veggies) at the Prime Time Caf, a diner-style, 50s-themed restaurant at the Disney Hollywood Studios ... And until Sanaa, it hadnt offered Indian fare anywhere within its world ... Cuisine: African with... (The Palm Beach Post)

    Recruiting Class Ranked No. 22  Sep 22, 2009
    Among the transfers are OF/LHP (Seminole Community College), RHP (Tallahassee Community College), OF (Indian River Community College), C/3B (Pasco Hernando Community College) and LHP (Broward Community College) ... OF, Port St. Lucie, FL (Indian River CC) JR * 5'11" * 205 lbs. , INF, Miami, FL (Columbus HS) FR * 6'2" * 170 lbs. (Seminoles.com)

    Highway Department clamping down on traffic control  Sep 22, 2009
    GRANTS - Because of a remark made by the Indian Trails Trading Post Manager Ramona Dubois in last week's Tuesday Beacon the State Highway Department took the flea market traffic matter into its own hands, said Delane Baros, the spokesperson for District Six in Milan ... Baros said that Freeman Lusk, owner of the Indian Trails Trading Post, could apply for a permit that could involve turn bays and traffic studies. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Historical museum schedules open houses  Sep 18, 2009
    A fascinating collection of Indian artifacts from the 1069 Onion Field dig on low grounds near the Brookneal Sportsman Club is displayed. The museum was originally housed at the Brookneal Community Building before Campbell County made the current space at the library available to the historical society. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)

    Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy  Sep 18, 2009
    "If I were to use all of this, I'd be facing this headline the next day, 'Glenn Beck: There are too many things we don't want on our soil ... such as Mexicans.' As far as the spelling-bee bit I'd still be risking the inevitable 'Glenn Beck says Indian children grow up to be failures ... and he says it extra-racistly' headline.". Without the freedom to make fun of other ethnicities, I figured, Beck would bomb worse than an Arab in a crowded marketplace. (Time.com)

    Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe.  Sep 18, 2009
    Valentine Indian School and Little Red Schoolhouse, Valentine. In 1901, a two-story brick schoolhouse was erected in Valentine that served as a day school for the nearby Hualapai Indians and a boarding school for children of other tribes. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death  Sep 17, 2009
    A former Las Vegas showgirl was arrested in the death of her ex-husband, a wealthy Indian arts dealer whose torso was found in a remote area of the desert in October, Phoenix police say. Sgt. Randy Force with the Phoenix Police Department said Marjorie Orbin was jailed in connection to the death of her ex-husband, Jay Orbin, owner of Jay Hawk International, a Native American art and antiques business. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Sep 16, 2009
    Indian designer champions homespun ... Indian designer champions homespun ... Indian designer woos fashion world with homespun. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Accident kills San Rafael man  Sep 15, 2009
    The speed limit on Santa Fe Avenue between Corley Ford and Indian Trails Trading Post is 45 miles per hour. On Saturday mornings, because of the growing flea market that causes a congested traffic area, visibility is challenging, especially for a 45 mile an hour rate of speed. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Region Roundup  Sep 14, 2009
    STANTON - The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will present Lifeways of the Northern Plains Tuesday through Thursday at the park. Daily activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon each day for school groups and the public. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Garage Sales Could Land You In Jail  Sep 12, 2009
    And as I grew old enough to venture out on my own, I learned that when I played Cowboys & Indians with the boys, I had to run fast, because the penalty for being caught as an Indian was getting tied to a tree. And I learned that it was great fun biking like the wind blew down a steep hill and turning into my driveway leaving rubber skid marks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Fairs to remember  Sep 11, 2009
    Fallfest brings together groups that share the church facilities, including The Assembly of God Shalom, the Boy Scouts, an Indian Dance Troupe called Nrityanjali (Bow to Dance) that donates their proceeds to orphanages, and a variety of church groups. According to Reverend Betsy Waters, Senior Pastor at the church, First Church has been a community center for 350 years. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Arizona's fall festival season  Sep 10, 2009
    McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. $2 train rides; $1 carousel rides; free for age 3 and younger with adult. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Overseas Chinese influence on trade  Sep 5, 2009
    On Ushas side, her father served on the boards of three Hong Kong-based subsidiaries of major Indian companies, so she inherits her interest in China and Southeast Asia ... Later, Usha and I wrote another journal article, Boxing with Shadows: Competing Effectively with the Overseas Chinese and Overseas Indians of Southeast Asia, which compared the business cultures and ethics of the Chinese, Japanese and Indians. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Debora Iyall and the Story Behind R...  Sep 4, 2009
    In recent years, she s been a Cultural Arts Educator at the American Indian Charter School in Oakland. She contributed as a visiting artist at Norfolk University in Burlington, Vt. (Suite101.com)

    Go to Southeastern festivals  Sep 1, 2009
    Tuscumbia Oka Kapassa, Sept. 11-12, honors the area s American Indian heritage through storytelling, singing, dancing, food and crafts. 1-800-344-0783, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Resale market thriving on eBay  Aug 22, 2009
    DeShane also sells an eclectic mix of used merchandise, ranging from plant stands to Indian jewelry to DVDs, at her Peoria store. Here's what she had to say about the eBay resale market. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Recession fuels business for resale shop  Aug 18, 2009
    DeShane also sells an eclectic mix of used goods, ranging from plant stands to Indian jewelry to DVDs, at her Peoria store. "A lot of people have been collecting items over the years and now they need the money. . . . I've seen people who are closing their business and need help liquidating. There are also people who maybe bought too many designer handbags and so they are selling their luxury items," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)

    One-tank trip: Chickamauga  Aug 15, 2009
    The city took over the old train depot in the 1990s and restored it as a museum filled with Indian and Civil War artifacts from the area. There s also a model train exhibit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Asbury Park rising blocked by recession  Aug 11, 2009
    The Esperanza site is cursed an Indian burial ground, according to one nervous joke. Gary Mottola, president of the Washington-based development company that has revived the boardwalk, is reassuring: "This doesn't feel like a recession. There's almost a euphoria here.". (USA Today -- News)

    Another World War II veteran laid to rest  Aug 6, 2009
    August is American Indian Heritage Month, and also Get Ready for Kindergarten Month. This is really a time for all the kids and their parents to get ready for school, and it is right around the corner. (Forest Republican, WI)

    One-tank trip: Warm Springs  Jul 24, 2009
    The classic bikes, which date to 1902, include Triumph, Cushman Eagle, Harley-Davidson, Excelsior and Indian motorcycles, in colors ranging from army green and red to bright yellow ... One room is filled with Indian motorcycles, which total about a dozen between the Art in Motion Museum and the nearby Foto Excursion Museum ... But it's fine to come in without a bike, too, and snap shots sitting on the vintage motorcycles, such as a 1937 Indian with a sidecar in the Route 66 room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Life in the past lane  Jul 22, 2009
    This year s roster includes Indian Runner ducks, a baby calf, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, baby goats and lambs. Goat milking also will be demonstrated. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Grave offence  Jul 19, 2009
    In pictures: Indian spice market feels heat. Turkey smoke ban extends to bars. (BBC News -- UK)

    Tribe, feds seize tribal artifacts in Tacoma  Jul 18, 2009
    TACOMA Officers from the Puyallup Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs seized scores of artifacts from an antique dealer in Tacoma on Thursday, suspecting the items were stolen. Tribal police have a suspect, who was expected to turn himself in to tribal authorities, said Lt. Lt. Todd Wescott of the Puyallup tribal police. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Kevin Frisch: Remembering the first men on the moon  Jul 17, 2009
    And feathers we associated with the Indian chiefs in our coloring books and the ducks we fed stale bread to at the park, so we were no doubt in for some sort of treat, even if we didn t know what it was. Life often throws vague concepts at kids. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose  Jul 16, 2009
    Jen wrote on Jul 14, 2009 12:45 PM:" This place was less than helpful. No appraisals on art work, glasswares, indian blankets and some other stuff. It says they do dolls but they just really want old Barbie from what he told us. Antique's Road Show in Denver this weekend here we come! ". dj wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:31 PM:" I have heard that after a bit of research that this is not a reputable company to deal with as there have been several I mean SEVERAL people who when paid tried to cash the... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Frontier Times Museum announces Texas Heroes Hall of Honor  Jul 9, 2009
    Cowboy General Store Market on the Court House lawn downtown Bandera will feature western arts and crafts, antique chuck wagons a cowboy breakfast, Indian ti-pi, mountain men exhibits, and horse shoeing. We will also present the World Champion Cowboys from Bandera (Bandera has more World Champion cowboys than any other city in America) For the kids there will be cowboy dress up, leather stamping, roping, stick horse races, cow chip tossing, and many other activities. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)

    Jackos mom: Where did he hide his money?  Jun 30, 2009
    Indians who met Michael Jackson ... Bajaj Auto has launched the fastest Indian bike at a price point that's certain to rock the boats of other performance bike makers. (India Times, India)

    Big fine could be big trouble in downloading case  Jun 21, 2009
    Persian and Indian Carpets and Cleaning Service. See Our Antiques. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Legendary Scots entertainer Harry Lauder's walking sticks go on sale  Jun 20, 2009
    Romeo and Juliet tragedy in Indian village. What's your hobby - come on, this had better be good. (BBC News -- UK)

    Plains Indian powwow pageantry this weekend  Jun 18, 2009
    The 28th annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow will be Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21 ... Its hard to describe what makes our powwow different, Plains Indian Museum curatorial assistant Rebecca West says ... The 2009 event coincides with the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Plains Indian Museum. (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Falls Village Gravestone Mystery Finally Resolved  Jun 17, 2009
    John Ensign's father, also known as Capt. John Ensign, fought in both the French and Indian and the Revolutionary Wars. He operated a fulling mill on the banks of the Housatonic and was a deputy [representative] of the Connecticut General Assembly in 1776. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Claim halts sale of Roadshow find  May 29, 2009
    Indian growth unexpectedly strong. WATCHED/LISTENED. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Shields, Washington to receive honorary doctorates  May 14, 2009
    Recently, Shields led a joint task force to assemble and coordinate a book, The History of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, 1800-2000. Historians say the book is an invaluable, comprehensive history of both written and oral accounts of the Assiniboine and Sioux in Montana. (Missoulian, MT)

    Lawrenceburg Heritage Festival slated  May 5, 2009
    A petting zoo, pony rides, Candy Dance presented for children by the Cherokee Indian Tribe, Long Hunters Society re-enactments and live music throughout the day on Saturday are all part of the fun. Saturday night features a street dance and also the classic car parade around the Public Square. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Mary Alice's Potpourri (6)  May 3, 2009
    Celebrity birthdays courtesy of San Antonio Express-News, Associated Press and staff and wire reports; April 10 - Actor Harry Morgan 93 (best Colonel on M.A.S.H.); April 15 - Actor Michael Ansara 86 (fabulous Indian chief Cochise on Broken Arrow ); Country singer Roy Clark 75. April 19 - Actor Hugh O Brian 83 (Wyatt Earp). (Boerne Star, TX)

    Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned  May 1, 2009
    "This sale is a lot of fun," said veteran auctioneer Redge Martin, searching for the right way to describe a collection of bric-a-brac that includes a stuffed chimpanzee, an antique bidet, a Indian peace pipe, three grandfather clocks and no fewer than six sets of andirons that still work as well as they did in the 16th century, as andirons have few moving parts ... "The items in this sale are a testament to Mr. Griffin's astute aesthetic sensibilities; he sought out the unique," said Martin,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Virginia Democratic Candidates Target Gun Control  May 1, 2009
    Not only were bloggers a factor in persuading Webb to make his first run for elective office, they ensured that Allen's faux pas of referring to a young man of Indian descent by the name "macaca" at a campaign rally became a phenomenon and a key reason behind his shocking defeat. "Contrast this election with that (governor's) race four years ago," Feld, who headed online organizing for Webb and now runs the blog Blue Virginia, which favors McAuliffe. (W-USA News, DC)

    Wright's Fallingwater appeals to many senses  Apr 19, 2009
    There's the Eureka Coal Heritage Foundation, the Big Mac Museum (the two all-beef patties allegedly debuted in Uniontown), and in Johnstown, the history of its devastating flood and the "world's steepest vehicular inclined plane - Johnstown's most unique tourist attraction." Historical sites run from Fort Necessity to Bushy Run Battlefield from the French and Indian War, and the first federally financed interstate roadway, "the road that built the nation," Route 40. Otherwise the visitor economy... (Boston Globe)

    • Events calendar  Apr 17, 2009
    "Smoke Signals," a comedy about two young Coeur d'Alene Indians who go on a journey that becomes an adventure of friendship and discovery, 4 p.m. at Hailey Public Library, 7 W. Croy St. The event is part of the library's activities paying tribute to American Indians, in conjunction with a five-part PBS series, "We Shall Remain." Free admission ... The flute circle has beginner to advanced players, promoting and preserving the American Indian flute. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    SBI history cell keeps Kolkata's secrets  Apr 13, 2009
    "It is a continuous process. The bank continues to collect material from people whove been associated with SBI in some way or the other. People are also being invited to donate their belongings with relevance to SBI and Indian banking. Old pensioners also tend to be a great source when it comes to memoirs," notes Abhik Ray, who r 00004000 ecently retired as chief of SBIs history cell ... On display was literally an embarrassment of riches the countrys first paper money in the form... (India Times)

    Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction  Apr 10, 2009
    In addition to animal taxidermy mounts, of which a large number are record book, the auction includes rustic d;cor items, cowboy and Indian collectibles, unique bronze animal and western statuary, bird taxidermy in various poses, such as a Peacock and Pheasants, and numerous fish taxidermy mounts like Sailfish, Walleye and Alligator Gar ... The sale has an excellent selection of furniture and accessories such as framed art, trunks, cowhorn chairs, couches and footstools; coffee tables, blankets,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Titanic secret  Apr 8, 2009
    Shoe attack on Indian minister. One-Minute World News. (BBC News -- UK)

    Buzz’s Bikes and Boats expands  Apr 8, 2009
    Audetat specializes in sporting collectibles, such as antique and collectible guns, as well as western and Indian artifacts. But he also buys and sells a variety of other antiques and collectibles. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Secret society  Apr 6, 2009
    The guide was Indian. I told him I was keen to understand Qatari culture. (BBC News -- Africa)

    In London for the G-20? Eat here  Apr 4, 2009
    Among the offerings at Urban Turban are these tapas-style portions served like Indian street food ... Indian restaurants are as common as Waffle Houses in Atlanta ... Vineet Bhatia one of the first chefs ever to earn a Michelin star for Indian cuisine offers a modern take on his native gastronomy at Urban Turban, with tapas portions that incorporate local delicacies such as Devon crab and Scottish salmon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Indian Wells Arts Festival 210 juried artists to show, sell April 3-5  Apr 4, 2009
    The Indian Wells Arts Festival is known for the variety of its hand-made pieces of fine art and quality craft ... The Indian Wells Arts Festival where Art is a Happening ... brings a splash of color to the beautiful grass concourse of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Obituaries for Thursday, March 26, 2009  Mar 26, 2009
    He served on the advisory board for the area WWTC schools and was a member and past board member of St. Michael s Catholic Church at Indian Creek. Darwin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosella; three daughters, Dianna Schermerhorn of Onalaska, Sandra (John MacInnis) Schendel of Verona, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Ten Free Sights of Singapore  Mar 25, 2009
    The smell of Indian cooking pervades this interesting area, filled with the bustling Indian population of Singapore. Little Arabia. (Suite101.com)

    Experiencing the real Mexico and Caribbean  Mar 20, 2009
    There's the free-form pool fronting the property's private beach as well as colorful rooms (without phones) decorated in a Moorish meets West Indian style and featuring minibars and CD players. But with the charms of the surrounding fishing community of Treasure Beach so close at hand, staying put would be a mistake: Have breakfast at the local eatery, shop for crafts, and, on public holidays, hear local musicians performing before returning to the resort to enjoy the catch of the day. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Mayfair meets modern  Mar 15, 2009
    There were also what could only be termed "ethnic corners," with Mao- and Che-printed merchandise, African masks, and Indian fabrics ... At Benares, a modern Indian establishment from Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, minimalist design and delicate flavors are the rule ... Kochhar's sleek presentation of haute Indian fusion dishes is in a style far from London's typical curry houses. (Boston Globe)

    Fear fuels gun sales  Mar 15, 2009
    The Robert Strickland Shooting Range at 1180 Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach will be closed for routine maintenance and repairs for a week beginning Monday. It will reopen at 9 a.m. March 24. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Infotainment  Mar 12, 2009
    Creations by Indian designer Manish AroraParis: Models present creations by Indian designer Manish Arora during the autumn/winter 2009 ready-to-wear collection show. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    It will be fun, fun, fun  Mar 12, 2009
    The 22nd annual Multicultural Indian Event, May 14-17, offers music, history, traditional crafts demonstrations, real cannons, and wagon and canoe rides. 256-905-2494. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Chinese Art Dealer Weeps After Refusing to Pay for $40 Million YSL Bronzes  Mar 10, 2009
    Last week, the Indian government said it facilitated the return of independence leader personal effects from a New York auction after the Indian public decried the sale. Indian liquor magnate Vijay Mallya paid $2. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Gandhi's glasses and a rabbit's head  Mar 6, 2009
    Gandhi's glasses were similarly given as a present to a colonel in the British Indian Army who had asked for a keepsake in order to be inspired ... As in the case of the Chinese government's protests and attempts to halt the Paris auction, the Indian government objected strongly and held talks with Antiquorum to remove Gandhi's items from sale, but to no avail ... An Indian diplomat in New York announced subsequently, "We have offered to them that even if they did not want to donate the items,... (Asia Times Online)

    Artefacts of her affection  Mar 2, 2009
    After a rewarding career as an antiques dealer, Joan Bowers has decided to sell her private collection of Indian artefacts, no doubt one of the best in Australia ... Regarded as one of the most prolific collectors in the world, McAlpine was fascinated by Indian antiquities and when he began to invest in property in Broome, he asked Bowers to decorate his Cable Beach Club ... As well as the Indian pieces the collection includes a selection of Aboriginal and Papua New Guinean artefacts she... (The Age, Australia)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Mar 2, 2009
    The 12th Century Indian fort still home to 5,000. Will shark attack wave scare Aussies from the sea. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    * Taipeis underground gaming heaven  Feb 28, 2009
    Urban vinyl, anime and gundam lovers will also find plenty to gawk at, especially in Indian ... Like many of the other toy and figure shops in the mall, Indian carries a large selection of Bandai gundam kits and Lego sets (including several from the Star Wars series for NT$1,590). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Where to stay in St. Lucia  Feb 24, 2009
    Experience African bush and the warm Indian Ocean. Afrikhaya Guest House offers a stylish Afro-contemporary home set in a tropical garden with four elegantly furnished, air-conditioned guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms. (iAfrica.com)

    Review: `Fired Up!' is rah-rah-raunchy  Feb 20, 2009
    DENVER - Drawn to the lavish dance numbers in films from India, or just bored with their gym workouts, people are flocking to Bollywood-style dance classes that mix traditional Indian folk dances with hip-hop moves. And the U.S. exercise industry is taking notice. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    The big list of festivals  Feb 20, 2009
    Features the artworks and crafts of more than 700 American Indian artists, music, dance performances and food ... Mondrian Scottsdale Hotel 7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale ... Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Bollywood-style dance classes drawing big crowds  Feb 19, 2009
    DENVER Drawn to the lavish dance numbers in films from India, or just bored with their gym workouts, people are flocking to Bollywood-style dance classes that mix traditional Indian folk dances with hip-hop moves ... Long enjoyed by young people of Indian descent, and common in big cities on the coasts, Bollywood-style classes are popping up in regions of the country where Indian cinema is new and there aren't as many people of Indian descent ... "I was looking to try something different," says... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Top 5 in Atlanta  Feb 18, 2009
    Indian fare worthy of an Oscar ... If you re looking to celebrate Mumbai-style (or just dig into some great Indian food, whatever the city or region), get your garam masala game on and head for these restaurants ... Rava masala is one of the treats from the griddle at MGR Palace in Stone Mountain, known for its dosai, or South Indian pancakes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Scientists dig for the guts of earthquakes  Feb 18, 2009
    Deep ocean quakes can be especially dangerous if they generate a tsunami, like the giant sea wave that took hundreds of thousands of lives around the Indian Ocean in 2004. Susan Schwartz, a professor of earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said researchers have uncovered a third type of slip that occurs along plate boundaries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009  Feb 18, 2009
    The Northern Michigan Chapter of the Embroider s Guild of America will meet Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m., in the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Indian River on M-68. Project is needlepoint cushions with all supplies included. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Trouble followed Ronette singer's fame  Feb 17, 2009
    Racial ambiguity lent an exotic element: the Bennett sisters had black, American Indian and Irish blood; Talley was black, Indian and Puerto Rican. We called them the bad girls of the 60s, said the singer Darlene Love, who met the Ronettes in 1962, a year before they became famous with Be My Baby. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Are EBay 'Oscar Items' Proof of Hollywood's Disconnect...  Feb 17, 2009
    But on eBay, the film showing Brad Pitt aging backwards is blowing the rags-to-riches tale of a poor Indian boy who masters "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" out of the water. Online auction-goers have snapped up a total of 491 "Button"-inspired mementos at an average price of $19. (Fox News)


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