Caught in history Nov 8, 2009
"The leather is in such great shape, and I like the contrast between the dark web and the lighter leather on the glove itself. And it has a good label on the back. Labels are cool too." It's called the workman's glove by collectors. But in the 1890s it was simply a fielder's glove. (Montana Standard, MT)
Opera, high fashion on a Milan escape Nov 8, 2009
Locals scour the vintage clothing racks for designer labels and fake furs, plus the stalls of furniture, china, and books. 12:30 Lunch at Pizzeria Tradizionale (Ripa di Porta Ticinese 7). (Boston Globe)
People make room in their homes to accommodate their growing passion: Wine Nov 3, 2009
Home-decor catalogs are filled with items related to corks, labels, bottles and barrels ... When it's higher than 70 percent, it can degrade the labels and glue. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
1 billion company that labels itself as a "green enabler" handling oil recycling and environmentally friendly waste cleanup, collects more than 125,000 gallons of used oil and 5,000 oil filters annually from NASCAR races. CEO Fred Florjancic says the company's 20-year involvement with NASCAR has helped build business with other sponsors and increase its public profile (a new promotion enables fans to buy collectible barrels of race oil used by star drivers). (USA Today -- Sports)
New consignment shop opens in Sahuarita Oct 23, 2009
We are looking for name brands and designer labels, but we ll also look at other well-made clothing too, Bernier added. Those wishing to consign items should call 648-7626. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
America's coolest small towns Oct 20, 2009
While history has a hold, modernity has entered in just the right way, in part thanks to Lomax, whose two clothing boutiques, P.S. Pumpkinseeds (1 N. Main St., 540/464-5007) and George and Bob (20 W. Washington St., 540/464-5015), stock labels such as Trina Turk and Penguin. At the year-old Red Hen, chef Tucker Yoder, who trained at the New England Culinary Institute, creates dishes like pork belly with garlic scapes (11 E. Washington St., redhenlex. (CNN)
Derry raid will test new law on counterfeit goods Oct 20, 2009
The New Hampshire Union Leader says that for years, goods featuring designer labels have been sold at the flea market. State Sen. (Concord Monitor)
Rumors of Ahmadinejad's Judaism have been greatly exaggerated Oct 6, 2009
France considers warning labels for airbrushed photos. Children dress up like Gandhi to celebrate his 140th birthday. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy Sep 18, 2009
Beck's material wasn't original modern art is stupid, consumer-product warning labels are inane but he is a great performer, flying around the stage and making fun of his profuse sweating and apocalyptic fears. He did an impression of Tim Geithner as an elf from Lord of the Rings and a solid inflation joke about Geithner's being turned away from Antiques Roadshow after bringing a barrel of U.S. dollars. (Time.com)
Label this reunion revealing Sep 2, 2009
Two bowls on the picnic table tagged were with return address labels, a digital camera slung over a chair had an identification tag attached to the camera case and one wall of the old garage held years of old license plates, each one bearing my father-in-laws initials. When a cousin who had traveled from Minnesota was asked if he shared the love of seeing his name on things, he chuckled and said "yah" he did. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
A few of the big five major music labels are currently experimenting with anti-piracy technologies designed to combat the on-line file sharing of their products through peer-to-peer networks. Both Sony and BMG have already implemented copy-protection systems, and Vivendi Universal once announced to add restricted-use technology to all of its releases. (allAfrica.com)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
The independently owned shop, established in 1982, also sells rubber stamps, address labels and gifts ... Serving shoppers looking for day planners, labels or gift ideas, this specialty store is in its second year in the Hall of Fame. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Christopher Hitchens and James Cuno debate the Parthenon sculptures Aug 11, 2009
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities. Monday, August 10, 2009. (Harper's Magazine)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Upstairs, Horibuchi installed boutiques for some of Tokyo's hottest J-Pop fashion labels from the trendy Harajuki district - Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now, 6%DokiDoki and Sou-Sou, which sells updated versions of jikatabi, the traditional split-toe workers' shoe. Manga's influence. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Turn to Washington for great Cabernet values Aug 10, 2009
For this tasting, I was joined by Melanie Mancini, sommelier and beverage manager at One Market restaurant in San Francisco, home to an all-American wine list; and by Jason Lefler, wine buyer for Solano Cellars in Albany, whose shelves host an abundance of Washington labels ... 2007 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($28): A remarkable deal from one of Washington's outperforming labels, made by Pepper Bridge winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage Clothing Shows Aug 3, 2009
Look for Pucci labels, Schiaparelli and Lilli Ann. All are very valuable to collectors. (Suite101.com)
Low and slow with Gair Aug 1, 2009
Any doubt about the auto s secret identity is confirmed by the Body by Fischer labels embedded in the door thresholds. The 1950 Ford custom club coupe was chopped and lowered four inches, the door handles were then shaved and the Ford s expansive white hood was louvered. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
Others asked similar questions about Bordeaux, Rhone and Chianti, and within minutes those intimidating European labels were being broken down. There is no shortage of classes to get you started on any given night in Melbourne. (The Age, Australia)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 14, 2009
Taylor labels Hague case 'lies. Controversy to surround Goldman success. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Six North Country wine bars Jul 7, 2009
The list skews European, with 320 labels - most not household names - and 30 by the glass ($5-$9. 50) or half-glass. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
Anh-Minh Le, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, July 1, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On the hunt for treasure - Customers flock to antique shops as Columbia Falls rediscovers itself with help from the past Jun 30, 2009
Not all of Petersen s stock is vintage, though - much is what she calls upscale resale, carefully selected designer labels she collects from around the country. She s set up in the town s historic bank, across the way from the mural of old loggers, and as she talks the local farmers market is setting up on the grass outside. (Missoulian, MT)
Mommies Who Shop offers shopping and socializing Jun 4, 2009
Shecky's Girls' Night Out parties and StyleFixx events, often held in Boston's South End, gather local vendors and national labels, selling everything from Spanx to handbags to hair products in one traveling bazaar. Mommies Who Shop nights aren't much different - except they're held in the suburbs and most of the vendors sell hip goods for kids. (Boston Globe)
Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough, Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, and Wynonna Among Celebrities Meeting Fans in Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall at 2009 CMA Music Festival May 19, 2009
This the first year that Durango has sponsored the Acoustic Corner, a popular daytime stage that features intimate performances from fan favorites and artists on independent labels. "Country Music and western boots obviously go hand in hand, so we are extremely excited to sponsor the Acoustic Corner where fans can enjoy rising stars of Country in a more intimate setting," said Amber E. Vanwy, Marketing Manager-Western Division, Rocky Brands, Inc. "Further, we're thrilled to have the opportunity... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Noted Southern California Art Dealer Brings His Passion and His Stable of Lowbrow/Pop Culture Artists to Dallas May 13, 2009
The 4th Wall has been defined as "feeding one's mind and soul through imaginative artists and is sure to tantalize and impress the minds of both the beginning and the experienced art collector." With its unique and limited collection, The 4th Wall Gallery abolishes labels and celebrates artists breaking down the walls of conformity as home to an amazingly diverse group of world-renowned artists. "We look forward to bringing to this vibrant City our one of a kind pieces for families who seek to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Community Notes May 7, 2009
PRINCETON ; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125 of Princeton will no longer collect Campbell;s soup/food labels. However they will continue to collect Box Tops for Education coupons and aluminum pull rings of all sizes. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Donnelley profit drops 92% on charges; gets 2 multiyear contract renewals May 7, 2009
The multiyear pact includes web-to-print services and the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution of health care products such as clinical and administrative forms, labels, kits, brochures and other preprinted materials. Crains Briefing. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned May 1, 2009
Most of his shirts are XL but some are XXL and XXXL. His size was usually 44 but not always, and such numbers as 48, 54 and even 56 are to be found on the labels. On the auction block, there are no secrets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Appraisers are less magician, more forensic detective May 1, 2009
She also searches for labels to discover a piece's maker. Using a black-light wand, Beasley can tell whether a piece was ever painted. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Spring cleaning at Brooks Free Library Apr 29, 2009
The paper said it was the library s responsibility to attach the official labels. Last month under a shelf in the basement, I found an old envelope with the official metal Federal Art Project tags. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
10 things to do this weekend Apr 17, 2009
Shops and record labels will sell their wares from the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union building. If you make a purchase at a record shop before coming to the fair on Saturday, you'll get a discount off admission. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
In an era when labels have to beg or sue most fans to get them to pay 10 or 15 for a plain old CD, some bands are getting a few to lay out more than 100 ... But even though labels can earn more money on deluxe editions than on ordinary CDs, consumers seem to perceive them as a better buy -- perhaps because the movie business has habituated them to the idea of deluxe releases. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
When your "us" singles out individuals and labels them as "them" not "us" you are determining our views for us. Kind of like a one size fits all thing. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bargains are to be had at the upcoming Flea Market Mar 20, 2009
They have designer labels and the clothing has a deep discount. The stuff is gorgeous, she said. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference & Festival Mar 5, 2009
Rounding out the conference are Demo Listening sessions that offer registrants a chance to see how music is reviewed and reacted to by representatives from labels, venues, radio and the press, the Mentor Program that offers registrants ten minute meetings with panelists and industry pros and the Quickies which are small group meetings with advance online signup ... The Indie Village makes it possible for you to network, meet with and learn about over 50 of the nation's finest Indie Labels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New action on dietary pills, warranties Feb 18, 2009
The FDA found they contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on their labels or in advertisements. They include sibutramine (a controlled substance with risks of addiction), rimonabant (a drug that has failed to get FDA approval due to concerns about side effects) and phenolphthalein (a suspected carcinogen that has laxative effects). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Peanut fear overtakes its comfort Feb 18, 2009
McGeachy found himself nervously checking the labels of 32-ounce jars that he regularly buys at warehouse stores. None of the products we bought were Georgia-based, he discovered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Salma Hayek marries on Valentine's Day Feb 17, 2009
Pinault, 46, is chief executive of the French luxury and retail group PPR SA, which owns high-end labels such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Puma. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
Review incidents in this lifetime through the eyes of the knowing, gifted individual you are and return to the present as if just birthed free of labels and misconceptions of your true identity. Registration is required. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Management: Is luxury dead? Feb 12, 2009
Anecdotal evidence suggests new labels in Melbourne are angling for cheaper leases in Flinders Street, while stalwarts in Sydney struggle to pay their rents in Paddington. Others have already fallen to the credit crunch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
Sexual health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Cupid Countdown, Day 1: Keeping love alive. (USA Today -- Life)
