Thai protesters gird for a crackdown Nov 29, 2008
Ruth Fremson/ The New York Times Indian commandos took control of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, the last nest of terrorist resistance in Mumbai, after a lengthy assault, the head of the commando unit said ... Indian commandos tried to disable armed militants in Mumbai on Friday Urbanization disrupts a flashy mating ritual The IHT's managing editor, Alison Smale, discusses the week in world news. (International Herald Tribune)
Wine investing 2009: End of the madness Nov 29, 2008
Video Indian commandos tried to disable armed militants in Mumbai on Friday Gunbattles as armed Islamist militants attack hotels, cafes and landmarks in Mumbai. U.S. home prices continue to plunge, and builders want more help. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Unique stores and Christmas markets in NYC Nov 27, 2008
For bargains, Elise Loehnen, editor at large at Lucky Magazine, suggests exploring the stores run by Indian merchants in Jackson Heights, Queens, by taking the No. 7 train to the Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street subway station. "That whole stretch, you can go into any single one of those stores, and buy all kinds of jewelry and intricate rings," she said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Best Place to Buy Gift for Someone Who Has Everything Nov 25, 2008
There are actually three or four other small boutique besides Tucci s that also carry very nice things includeing some Indian and African ethnic pieces. By Joel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Slumdog Millionaire a rare gem, worth every rupee Nov 21, 2008
Framed by scenes in which Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), a lowly chaiwalla (tea server), competes on the Indian Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and featuring music by the incomparable A.R. Rahman, the film tells the story of Jamal and Latika (Freida Pinto), a parentless Romeo and Juliet ... It s an Anglo-Indian fairy tale worthy of Dickens or Disney ... SLUMDOG; A TREAT: Dev Patel and Freida Pinto evoke an Indian Romeo and Juliet in ;Slumdog Millionaire. (Boston Herald)
Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction Nov 21, 2008
Skinner's appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Every lure has a story in Basore's eyes Nov 20, 2008
This Saturday Basore will be at the Shabbona Lake Sportsman Club and the Shabbona Business Association s fishing gear swap meet, flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Indian Creek High School to evaluate and appraise your old tackle ... In the ultimate fish tale, Basore started to fish when he was a high school student in Indianapolis, Ind ... There was minimal interest at Indian Creek for bass fishing, but school size and previous commitments played a factor in IC athletic... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Whooping crane no longer on brink of extinction Nov 13, 2008
The Shabbona Lake Sportsman Club and the Shabbona Business Association s fishing gear swap meet, flea market and craft show on Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Indian Creek High School. Contact Rich McElligott at or at 815-824-2523 for more information. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Oct. 11 Indian Trail Academy, 6800 60th St., Kenosha, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, food and children s crafts. GIFFORD PTA ART AND CRAFT FAIR. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bronze Buddha, Jade Carving Test Asian-Art Demand in London Auctions, Fair Nov 4, 2008
On Oct. 7, a Christie's sale of Islamic and Indian art in London had a success rate of 47 percent. There's an air of caution around,'' said the Mayfair-based dealer , a specialist in Chinese art, who this week is offering an 18th-century green jade brushpot priced at 250,000 pounds. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Sheldon bags two does in bow season Oct 30, 2008
The Shabbona Lake Sportsman Club and the Shabbona Business Association are sponsoring a fishing gear swap meet, flea market and craft show on Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Indian Creek High School. Last year an ice storm blew through and even though 50 tables were sold, 15 were filled. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
Locals tell how to spend an evening in Brisbane, Londoners craving elegant Gallic fare don't have to look far, anglers in the know venture into the Indian Himalayas' monsoon-fed rivers, and Colombo's newest hip hotel has a history of a political dynasty ... Close your eyes, lean back and sleep tight, at Mimolette, the scions of Singapore, three locals tell you how to spend a night down under and trekkers looking for alternatives to Tibet and Nepal are finding nirvana in the Indian Himalayas. (Time.com)
Appraisals are not just about the money Oct 27, 2008
They also brought in a wooden Indian temple guardian figure and reproduction wooden inlay card table to the antique appraisal fair at Cayuga Community College on Sunday. Paula Hoadley and her husband, Peter, acquired it from Albert Smiley, who owned an Owasco Road florist shop that the couple bought in the 1980s. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Walk the heritage trail Oct 18, 2008
All the same, one gets to experience the smells, tastes and sounds of everything Indian here. As the sky darkened, we took a breather to have chaya (tea) while watching the raindrops. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Not your garden variety onion Oct 15, 2008
In particular, I zeroed in on Hong Kong, because trends there influence consumers in mainland China, which in turn influences Singapore and Malaysia, and from there you can reach the Indian market and so on, says Chang. Full Tone has also inked licensing deals for Onion Tou in Japan, Italy, France and Canada. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Buying better lives Oct 11, 2008
The Indian pieces here are from Archana, an umbrella group that has helped artisans for more than 25 years. For more Ten Thousand. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Apple pickin' season Oct 8, 2008
Besides the iconic red fruit, you can purchase cheddar cheese, pumpkins, squash many varieties, not just the usual acorn and butternut Indian corn, potatoes, cabbage, pears, tomatoes, jams and more. Cider is also available, pressed offsite from its apples (Kathy gives me a tip: early in the season the cider is tart, while later in the season the blended apples sweeten up). (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rice says US not trying to undermine Russia Oct 5, 2008
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gestures during a joint press conference with Indian Foreign. World Video. (Yahoo News)
Spoon River Scenic Drive officials invite visitors to enjoy 41st event Oct 5, 2008
Orchards near Cuba and Lewistown/Waterford will have apples, pumpkins, gourds, jams, jellies, Indian corn, and more. At Orchard Hill Farm near Dickson Mounds Museum, the 1899 barn may have antiques and crafts. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Authors in this year's lineup include Sherman Alexie ("The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian"), Rick Bragg ("The Prince of Frogtown"), Susan Orlean ("Lazy Little Loafers"), Mark Winegarden ("The Godfather Returns") and others. Special events for children are also planned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Indian art emerges as high-appreciation investment at volatile time Sep 25, 2008
New Delhi - Indian art might be just the solution for investors seeking a safe haven at a turbulent time. Take a vivid landscape by avant-garde artist Francis Newton Souza hanging on a wall in Indian art dealer Ashish Anand's New Delhi gallery ... Art dealers and experts said the Indian art market was still undervalued and there was money to be made for those with the means to pay the six-figure prices. (Business Report, South Africa)
Ranjit Singh bust to sell for $50,000 Sep 22, 2008
Clare Penhallurick, the head of auction house, Indian and Islamic Art at Bonhams, today said, "Bonhams is delighted to offer this magnificent sculpture for sale, particularly as last year we sold a bust of Ranjit Singh's son, Duleep Singh, for USD 1.7 million.". Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques and its sales are held globally. (India Times)
Weekend Calendar Sep 20, 2008
- The two-day event features military and American Indian re-enactors from the French and Indian War, 18th-century craftsmen and vendors, special colonial food, musicians and guest speakers. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
Luckily, the Chattahoochee River kept its Indian name and wasn't christened the Blue Danube ... Nacoochee Village is the gateway to the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley, an area first inhabited by American Indians and their departure point on the Trail of Tears. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
A free powwow also is set in Waterloo Sept. 19-21 with drumming, dancing, displays from Native American artists and vendors, live music, and an appearance by Miss Indian Alabama 2008 ... Authors in this year s lineup include Sherman Alexie ( The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ), Rick Bragg ( The Prince of Frogtown ), Susan Orlean ( Lazy Little Loafers ), Mark Winegarden ( The Godfather Returns ) and others. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 13, 2008
Explosions shake Indian capital. Chinese baby milk scare 'severe. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
Mainly because JULIO was a CLEVELAND INDIAN until May 30 ... Mainly because JULIO was a CLEVELAND INDIAN until May 30. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ivory antiques seized in Cuttack Sep 10, 2008
An American court has ruled that the US courts would try any case involving dual jurisdiction of Indian and American courts. ET Debates. (India Times)
* World News Quick Take Sep 9, 2008
A Swiss director has made his own Bollywood film called Tandoori Love, replete with songs and melodrama, the Indian Express daily reported yesterday ... I love Indian culture and its chaos, Oliver Paulus, the writer-director of the film, told the newspaper. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alt and Main: an insider's take on Vancouver Sep 7, 2008
RED CAT RECORDS, 4307, AT EAST 27TH AVENUE It may be sandwiched squished is a better word between an Indian meat market and a kids' clothing store. But this tiny shop is regularly voted one of the best record stores for alternative music in Vancouver. (Globe and Mail)
City of Kirkland, WA Positions Itself as a Staycation Destination Sep 6, 2008
For some ethnic flare, eateries include; Mexican, French Cuisine, Thai Indian, Greek and Italian. With the Northwest's reputation for serving some of the best seafood, restaurants specializing in its preparation are varied. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Across the area Sep 3, 2008
Stolen Indian artifacts found at flea market. Indian artifacts stolen from the Beech Island Historical Society two weeks ago were recovered this weekend at a flea market in Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Labor Day weekend on one tank of gas Aug 29, 2008
About 200 years ago, on July 6, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and nine men were following the ancient Buffalo Road Trail, whose ruts were made by generations of American Indian hunters and their families ... The Bair Museum is chock full of history and art treasures from intricate beadwork vests and tobacco bags made by the Plains Indians, to fine silver tea sets by famed goldsmith Paul Storr to Charlie Russell paintings ... Here European masterpieces reside cheek-by-jowl with Charlie Russell cowboys... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Steve Cahalan: Boot Hill Pub opens in former Footwear complex Aug 17, 2008
The Hasses chose the name Boot Hill because the factory produced boots and because the complex is near Indian Hill. Boot Hill Pub, which opens at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, is a draw for the buildings business tenants and employees. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Classified 8/15/2008 Aug 16, 2008
GARAGE SALE Huge Garage Sale 1301 W. Indian Dr. (subdivision across from CAT) Fri. Aug. 15 9-6, Sat. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
Like skinny Don Quixotes, trumpeting elephants, statues of liberty, Greek and Roman columns, classical urns, robed maidens and Indian chiefs made of metal and clay and wood. Flocks of singing angels fly in at Christmas with herds of wire deer with blinking lights. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
About 33% of coral species threatened with extinction, study says Aug 15, 2008
Loss of coral reefs could have a profound effect on more than 500 million impoverished fishermen in the tropics who rely on them to feed themselves and their families, said David Obura, a marine biologist and East Africa coordinator for the Coastal Oceans Research and Development-Indian Ocean ... "In places like the Indian Ocean, we need to work with fishermen and help people decide not to fish in a destructive way.". (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Luxury homes on high-end tour Aug 12, 2008
Hotmail founder wants to build an Indian Silicon Valley. Can't we all just get along. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Elvis Presley Memorabilia And Colle... Aug 12, 2008
Featuring a 5-dollar coin with an American Indian Chief s Head circled by diamonds, the Elvis ring won $22,260 from the successful bidder. A signed and inscribed color print of an Elvis portrait went for $3,866, while an autographed photo collection garnered $2,494. (Suite101.com)
REGION: Fitting 'slow food' into a fast-paced life Aug 11, 2008
We need to go back to the original old businesses that Old Town was known for like collectibles and Indian artifacts. Murrieta Resident wrote on Aug 10, 2008 10:44 PM:To me "slow food" is preparing meals from scratch, using vegetables and fruits that are in season. (North County Times)
Outdoors briefs Aug 7, 2008
The Lincoln Ranger District will close Copper Creek Road #330 to install a new bridge at the Copper Creek crossing immediately above the road junction with Indian Meadows Road No. 1882 ... No. 1882 will be open to the public with access to Indian Meadows Trailhead. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pottery pilgrimage - Old Sleepy Eye Collectors Club revisits town Aug 7, 2008
Maker said she got involved in collecting years ago, when my husband fell in love with the Indian. She didn't go on any of the tours of the town this year since she's been on them before, but she did visit Chief Sleepy Eye's tomb. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Losing a landmark Aug 3, 2008
Moore also said the hotel had a fantastic, huge fire place in the enormous main lobby that was faced with Indian artifacts and fossils. A large room used for dances and large meetings and conventions was situated next to the dining room, and throughout, she said, nice wooden furniture and other pieces, some antiques at the time and all antique now, decorated the building. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Visiting The Navajo Nation Aug 2, 2008
The Navajo Nation is the biggest Indian reservation in the country, and among the least populated land I've ever seen ... Gregg Shepherd was a 25-year-old spiritual wanderer from suburban Philadelphia when he began having strange dreams of Indians and curious rock formations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 1, 2008
AUGUST 3 *Tour 1500s era Lenape Indian Village 1-4 p.m. at Churchville (Pa ... AUGUST 10 *Tour 1500s era Lenape Indian Village 1-4 p.m. at Churchville (Pa. (The Trentonian, NJ)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
"Subdued colors link the indoors to the outdoors," said Nason, who, like Macfee, makes an exception when it comes to American Indian artwork and textiles. The intense, bold portraits of chiefs by Ira Yeager figure prominently in rooms for both designers - and in Nason's own house, a 5-by-5-foot work dictated the ceiling height. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Searching for a quiet, enlightening getaway? Jul 25, 2008
At Shree Muktananda Ashram in South Fallsburg, 80 miles northwest of New York City, near the Pennsylvania state line, staff of the global SYDA Foundation declined a request to visit and meet Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, whom bloggers have identified as the enlightened Indian emigre who inspired Elizabeth Gilbert's search for God through meditation at the group's Indian ashram, described in her best-seller "Eat, Pray, Love.". Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ambling along Route 20: Author Mac Nelson's 20 West: The Great Road across America follows the highway from coast to coast Jul 22, 2008
Then, after a lugubrious review of the Indian wars and a well-done account of author Mari Sandoz, whose Old Jules should be on every high-school English syllabus, we hit Yellowstone and happy days are here again, with Nelson in his element. This is the great park seen from a tent, spiced with some history--most hilariously, the efforts to attract bears to entertain the tourists by feeding them (the bears) garbage, a policy that was reversed in 1974. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Osian acquires Leonard Schrader Collection Jul 15, 2008
The auction house has the worlds largest collection of Indian cinema publicity material and numerous Hollywood collectibles. 00004000 The Leonard Schrader Collection consists of 8,462 vintage lobby cards of early cinema. (Economic Times)
Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Jul 13, 2008
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)
Notes: R.E.M. releases new EP Jul 13, 2008
" Camp for seniors touts healthy aging Healthy aging will be the theme at a seniors day camp at Hill Chapel Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The camp, a joint collaboration between the church and Masters of Social Work students at the University of Georgia, will offer health screenings, educational workshops and nutrition training. In addition, local nonprofit organizations and social service agencies will talk about services available to seniors. There also will be gospel music,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Cindyloo wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:19 AM:" I would love, love to see a good Indian restaurant in Bismarck. Fargo has two good ones. Heck, even a Thai restaurant would be good. " ... wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:13 AM:" Any or all of the following Whole Foods, Dillard's Department Store, Stein Mart, Authentic Indian and Japanese Restaurants - Please no more chain restaurants, Bath, Bed and Beyond, ULTA Cosmetics, Ross. Oh wait - my mistake - Gateway is going to be the ultimate shopping experience. ha... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
There's still some room to invest & grow Jun 22, 2008
The demand story for the Indian real estate has reached an intermission and not an end, feels Mr Puri. The market will find its footing again. (India Times)
One-tank trip: Chateau Elan in Braselton Jun 21, 2008
They're among the cheapest things to do on a day trip to the property, which on our Saturday visit was busy with an outdoor Indian wedding, competitions at the equestrian center and a bustling spa with robe-wearing men and women relaxing between appointments in the lounge and its Fleur de Lis restaurant. DEMO DAY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Quick Getaway to Cook Forest Jun 20, 2008
What to do: Hike through the park's old-growth forest to the rocky ledges of Seneca Point Overlook, where you can climb an 80-foot fire tower; rent a canoe or inner tube for a lazy ride down the scenic Clarion River; take the kids fishing in the stocked trout pond behind the ranger's building on River Road, then treat them to a hand-dipped ice cream cone at the Cooksburg Cafe; enjoy a play at the Verna Leith Sawmill Theater; shop for kitschy souvenirs at Parker's Indian Trading Post on Route 36;... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
The oldest structure served as a Confederate hospital; it later sheltered citizens during desperado and Indian raids of the 1870s. In the historic Old Town, vintage-clothing shops, antiques emporiums, dinner movie theater and bistros hum with patrons. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Middleboro womans slaying ruined two lives Jun 17, 2008
She loved Indian art and history. And Werner was giving, she thought nothing of lending a hand to someone in need. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Collecting Indiana Jones Comics Jun 16, 2008
Now that the fourth Indiana Jones movie has been released to rave reviews, many Indy fans will be dusting of their old comic collections and checking out what's new ... Writer Walt Simonson, along with artists John Buscema and Klaus Janson were assigned the first Indiana Jones comic ... The three part series proved popular enough to warrant a continuation of the Indiana Jones theme and a series of comics under the title of The Further Adventures of Indian Jones was started in 1983. (Suite101.com)
LOCAL FOLKS:Museum director passionate about the past Jun 16, 2008
Today, a walk through the pastel-colored, airy rooms produces artifacts from the Civil War; recliners from Futorian, which started the furniture industry in Northeast Mississippi; mod dresses from New Albany-turned-New York fashion designer Gayle Kirkpatrick; fossils from the Ingomar mound site; remnants from the Chickasaw Indian civilization; and an animal collection that features 30 full-size mounts, including a zebra, a lion and an Arctic grizzly. "I mean, where else in Northeast Mississippi... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mother develops film distribution business Jun 9, 2008
The Memsahib': An English schoolteacher marries an Indian prince in the late 1800s (ages 12 to 18). Source: Maitland Primrose Group. (AZCentral -- Business)
Close shave for envoy to Pak Jun 3, 2008
Islamabad/Calcutta, June 2: A suicide bomber today blew up an explosive-laden car 200 metres from the Indian high commission, when Satyabrata Pal, the envoy and his wife Shreedevi were having lunch ... Indian high commission officials went to the house of the envoy, who is from Calcutta, to strengthen security but there were no plans to shift him from Islamabad s upmarket Sector F-6/2, where many diplomatic missions are located. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Wood carver enlivens town with his quirky works Jun 2, 2008
-- Theres a wooden Indian just inside Ed Moberlys home with a cardboard sign in his hand that reads Sorry, we are not for sale. The message applies not only to the Indian, but to the giant frog that appears to be holding up the back corner of the house. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rock Legends' Stuff On Block This Weekend May 29, 2008
The shirt features a large Indian in full headdress on the back, as well as an Indian across each breast of the shirt and at the bicep of each sleeve. Red snap closure. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Region's Global Connections Highlighted in Mattatuck Exhibit May 23, 2008
As the guide described each piece of antique household furniture behind her, she came upon a lockable dresser. According to the guide, in those days, people kept their most prized possessions in a safe box under lock and key, because the front door to one's houses didn't offer the same amenity. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
LETTERS: NCT, May 19, 2008 May 20, 2008
sdraoul wrote on May 18, 2008 8:52 PM:The editor yesterday did not psot my response to Nick and Alf's collective whine that I was playing tricks by using the words "gifted" applying to what Congress did in 1924 when it gace Indians citizenship ... I sued the word gifted because citizenship for Indians was a gift ... In the original Constitution, article 1, section 1, Indians were excluded specifically from even being counted in the census and in populations of congressional districxt because... (North County Times)
