* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post Oct 28, 2008
The New York native first came to Taipei in April 1985 to work for Asia World Hotel after working on cruise liners and passenger ships for 22 years, mostly in the Mediterranean area, as a catering manager. Those years at sea served as an inspiration when he decided to leave the hotel industry to run his own restaurant, Mykonos, which he opened in a lane off Anhe Road in November 1993. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
This season is OVER but he continues to stay with the front liners. I guess it s more fun for him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shrink the bottle, save the planet Aug 20, 2008
(Incidentally, research has shown PET does not contain the controversial chemical bisphenol A found in some soup-can liners and baby bottles. . (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bathrooms are starting to feel like luxury hotels Aug 19, 2008
by Amy Bertrand - Aug. 18, 2008 04:32 PM St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house. (AZCentral -- Home)
Collectible Cloth Dolls Jun 6, 2008
Her sailor dolls were popular souvenirs sold in the gift shops of the great ocean liners of the 1930 s through the late 1950 s.. The copyright of the article Collectible Cloth Dolls in Collectibles is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Cleaing out parent's collections takes patience, persistence Jan 12, 2008
If it belonged to your parents and they furnished the house in the '50s, '60s or '70s, you probably have some goodies," he said. The key to getting the most money for an object, Rinker said, is to find the right market, and that takes time. Consulting price guides for collectibles and antiques as well as finding clubs of collectors are helpful. Do not throw anything away until you have looked at it carefully. "I wouldn't throw out a piece of clothing without shaking it out," Rinker said, adding... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
What to do with your parents' collections Jan 2, 2008
If it belonged to your parents and they furnished the house in the '50s, '60s or '70s, you probably have some goodies," he said. The key to getting the most money for an object, Mr. Rinker said, is to find the right market, and that takes time. Consulting price guides for collectibles and antiques as well as finding clubs of collectors are helpful. Do not throw anything away until you have looked at it carefully. "I wouldn't throw out a piece of clothing without shaking it out," Mr. Rinker said,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Scene and Herd: Paints, crafts make for busy autumn Oct 11, 2007
Loewy reinvented the designs of both basic and extravagant items, from household wares to ocean liners. The first of the series begins Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m., and is titled Design and Consumer Culture in Post-War America. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Old menus quite collectible Apr 3, 2007
You can even find menus once used on railroad lines and ocean liners. Vintage menus can be framed and used as kitchen decorations. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Legacy Recordings Celebrates the 40th Anniversary & Recent Grammy Win of Sly & The Family Stone With Deluxe Limited Edition Reissues of Group's Entire Epic Records Studio Catalog Feb 17, 2007
SMALL TALK (1974), the group's final Epic album, with "Time For Livin'" and "Loose Booty," four previously unreleased bonus tracks including three alternate versions; with original liner notes by Steve Lake of Melody Maker, and new liners by Alex Stimmel. Source: Legacy Recordings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
