Cash for the memories Jan 3, 2009
The self-described ultimate pack rat's home is also filled with random keepsakes, like her grandmother's 90-year-old electric organ and a library of old books and magazines. But for Dumas, the plunging economy has caused a collection of another sort - her unpaid medical bills. (Boston Globe)
Different paths deliver goal Dec 26, 2008
She has concentrated on illustrations for national advertisers, magazines and major book publishers. Two of her commissioned paintings were used to illustrate a social studies book published by NASA and one of her books for Harcourt Brace Jovanovich was nominated for the Utah Children's Book Award. (The Augusta Chronicle)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
" Indeed, it has clearly been a key influence in Martin's recently released homewares collection - the inspiration is visible in her graceful Lyrebirds wallpaper designs and her Eucalyptus and Lace rugs. The film harks back to a time when Australia's European settlers were subconsciously taking design cues from native fauna and flora, including waratahs, wattles and the scrubby green and gold colours of the bush. The results of these labours ranged from the exquisite - for example the stained... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Paul Howle Madden, 70, prominent antiques dealer Oct 23, 2008
Home restoration became a lifelong passion for the couple, and both their Nantucket home and later their Sandwich house being highlighted in magazines, books, and television programs; recently, they were featured on HGTV, his son said. The family moved to Sandwich in 1986, and for a while maintained shops in both locations before closing the Nantucket store. (Boston Globe)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
There will be vendors offering model railroad equipment, tools, clothing and paper products (books, magazines, rule books and time tables). For information, call (203) 269-4940. (Middletown Press, CT)
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk and Book Signing with Author Ken Winans Sep 13, 2008
Ken Winans, a renowned investment analyst and president of Winans International, is a frequent guest of television and radio shows, and is the senior market commentator on Los Angeles most popular business news radio station, CBS affiliate KNX. Winans has had much of his investment research published by leading magazines and newspapers and is the author of Preferreds: Wall Streets Best Kept Income Secret and Investment Atlas. Investment Atlas is an artistic, colorful reference book that... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shelf Life - Top ten reasons to own a library card Sep 8, 2008
The Friends of Missoula Public Library will host a special Collectible Books ines Sale, Sept. 11-13, offering books on Western history and Montana authors, vintage collectors' magazines, or even collections on hunting, the Civil War and more. These titles are not included in the ongoing Friends book sale, so don't miss this one-time event. (Missoulian, MT)
HMSHost and Sammy Hagar Open Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill at Maui's Kahului Airport Aug 14, 2008
Huge selection of official Sammy Hagar era Van Halen merchandise and collectibles includes - shirts, posters, tablature, books, tour books, hats, music, DVDs, magazines and more. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer Robert Pollard's collages put a fresh spin on the past Aug 10, 2008
We recently caught up with Pollard to talk to him about his burgeoning second career, his new band Boston Spaceships (which comes to the Paradise Rock Club on Sept. 30), and why cutting pictures out of magazines and pasting them together isn't as easy as it might look ... Q. Do you have any favorite magazines whose images particularly suit your aesthetic ... A. I like the old '50s and '60s magazines like Look and Life. (Boston Globe)
The Paradies Shops Brings New Retail Concepts to Hartsfield-Jackson Jul 13, 2008
Bringing home the gold will be a broad assortment of products, including newspapers, magazines, books, convenience items, snacks, flowers, grocery items, and an abundant selection of souvenirs, toys, and accessories ... Newsbeat Atlanta Newsbeat Atlanta will be a global newsstand inspired by the international news center that is Atlanta-a space calling out to information-hungry travelers shopping for newspapers, magazines, and books. (PR Newswire)
The 20 most powerful celebrity makers Jun 23, 2008
And you have to love and be knowledgeable about newspapers and magazines. It's got to be in your blood. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
James Dean Gallery moves back to Fairmount Jun 14, 2008
It features a collection of Dean portraits and rare memorabilia, including hometown artifacts, collectibles, magazines and more. Dean hit it big with starring roles in ``East of Eden,'' ``Rebel'' and ``Giant,'' which had just wrapped filming when a station wagon collided with Dean's new silver Porsche Spyder near rural Cholame, Calif. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Jongkie Tio: Introducing history through photos Jun 13, 2008
The photographs were gathered from various sources -- magazines, newspapers, friends, acquaintances and other collectors. In some cases, he took the photographs himself. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Second time around Jun 12, 2008
There are some collectible items, like toy cars from England and a set of antique car prints and magazines dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. "You never know what you'll find that you needed," Linda said. (Daily Triplicate)
NDIC ECOA raises more than $6,000 for The Learning Lamp Jun 9, 2008
Daily American News - Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Weather in Somerset Pa. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Messages from mom May 17, 2008
There are also old "Life" magazines, sheet music from artists such as Martha Rae and Eddie Fisher, and old books of poetry dating back to 1786. And if Cook doesn't have it, she'll see if she can get it, or will refer customers to Tom's Used Books, with whom she often trades inventory. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Volunteers urge more recycling May 6, 2008
The city also takes newspapers and magazines, paper, glass bottles and jugs, steel and aluminum cans and different kinds of paper and cardboard. The transfer station also accepts tires, refrigerators and other white goods for a fee and takes scrap metal and used motor oil without charge. (Courier Publications, ME)
Hidden Value: Appraisals give locals new perspective on old items May 5, 2008
Bob Hunyard of DeKalb got advice from the book appraisers about a collection of newer books and magazines he had at home. I'm in the position of having to close out my household, and what do I do with all these things. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Where to find the best coffee around campus Apr 22, 2008
Books, magazines and newspapers are scattered accessibly for shop patrons. A variety of kids' toys and books are available for the little ones. (University News, MO)
Hot Wheels(R) and Gallery 1988 Present Pop Surrealist Exhibit Showcasing Artwork Inspired by Classic Toy Brands Apr 2, 2008
The gallery has been featured in dozens of magazines including US Weekly, Jutxapoz, JANE, COMPLEX, The Los Angeles Times, FHM, The Washington Post, and The National Post. The gallery has also received press from the G4 network, KTLA, KTTV, CNN.com, MSNBC.com, KROQ, Power 106 and publications in the United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, Germany and Italy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008
Alongside a hodgepodge collection of DVDs, CDs, encyclopedias, books, postcards and toys, it can sometimes be difficult to find the newspapers or magazines ... Some of those companies, like RCS and Hachette, also publish newspapers or magazines. (International Herald Tribune)
All the Best Mar 6, 2008
A new exhibition at Holocaust Museum Houston, Escaping Their Boundaries: The Children of Theresienstadt features more than 40 objects on loan from the Beit Theresienstadt Holocaust Museum, Archive and Educational Center in Israel, including collages, drawings, diaries, magazines, games and marionettes used or created by children of the Theresienstadt ghetto in Czechoslovakia. It is in the Mincberg Gallery at Holocaust Museum Houston s Morgan Family Center, 5401 Caroline St. The exhibit runs... (Woodlands Villager, TX)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
The look: Think of it as a tongue-in-cheek riff on the wood-grain prints, antler accessories and trophy heads that popped up in shelter magazines so often last year. After several seasons of realistic carvings and castings, designers are beginning to tweak woodland fantasy motifs, presenting flora and fauna in an almost-surreal way that's more Lewis Carroll than Field m. "Acorns and owls are the new deer and daisies," says Brooke Hodge, curator of architecture and design at the Museum of... (FOX59, IN)
50 guns, 2,000 rounds stolen (1447) Jan 10, 2008
Some were pictured in gun collector magazines touting that only a handful had ever been made. When Warren lived in the Grass Valley area 15 years ago, he kept the whole collection in a safe in his home. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Finding marketing monikers an art form for furniture makers Jan 3, 2008
This look - contemporary spaces peppered with antiques and crafts pieces, bespoke furnishings that tweak traditional forms with unusual materials - has filtered into the mainstream consciousness, thanks largely to TV makeover programs, magazines and blogs. Now companies aimed at the mass-market consumer are having to figure out how to package it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
It s hard to reach them when they do not see girls like them on tv and magazines and they are told they are not attractive because of that. So please tell me that you have thought of everything mama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Christmas on the fort: Annual tour of historic homes rings in season Dec 3, 2007
On the coffee table lay a few very old Life magazines from her father s era next to a Bible passed down to her from her great-great-aunt. I wanted to remember the soldiers who have fought and served over the years, she said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Glitter go-getter Nov 29, 2007
She started dusting glitter onto star ornaments and snowflakes, banners that read "dream" and "wish." Her Victorian-inspired work appeared in magazines. She went on Martha Stewart's show. (AZCentral -- Home)
Photography since the 1850s Nov 9, 2007
"When he introduced delicately detailed Daguerreotypes, "People were stunned in a way I don't think we can imagine today," Myers said, "with visual images all around us in newspapers and magazines and snapshots we take ourselves. People were stunned that you could have an image 'drawn by nature,' hold it in your hand and it would stay there. (Dowagiac News, MI)
17 pricey puppies stolen from store Nov 5, 2007
Experts say reports of dog theft appear to be rising, particularly the teacup hounds that actresses and celebutantes are seen vamping with in the pages of celebrity magazines. Locally, there have been a handful of such thefts this year: In March, a Bolingbrook family's 12-pound pug was taken along with jewelry and other valuables. (Chicago Tribune)
Sycamore Public Library Happenings Nov 4, 2007
We do not add magazines, encyclopedias, Reader's Digest abridged books, text books or any item that is moldy, out-of-date or in poor condition. These items don't even sell at a book sale. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Oct 27, 2007
com showed several of the magazines offered for sale in the $5. 95 to $28. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Black-and-white wow! Oct 26, 2007
Look at magazines and in stores for ideas that you like and keep checking with yourself to see what resonates. Wait. (AZCentral -- Home)
Collectors in it for love, and the occasional profit Sep 30, 2007
He finds the cards at conventions or through collectors who see his ads in trade magazines. In most cases, though, collectors view making money as incidental. (Boston Globe)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Awards Neopets Master Toy License to JAKKS Pacific Sep 27, 2007
"The next step is to take Neopets, a digital first property, and expand into the consumer products arena. We're excited to launch Neopets Key Quest in conjunction with JAKKS' toy line, which will offer our fans a truly convergent play experience within the virtual world of Neopets.On Neopets, players create a Neopet to be their companion that they can dress and take care of while exploring the fantasy world of Neopia, rich with 54 species of Neopets, 16 lands and hundreds of characters, stories... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Magical Bangkok Sep 23, 2007
He contributes regularly to The Chronicle, the New York Times and a variety of travel magazines. This article appeared on page P - 22 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
APEC fails to dampen Fred's ponds Sep 15, 2007
Now, clearly, while hardly politically correct, they're the darlings of the interior design magazines that reach these shores from Europe and the US.. And in many cases, it seems, they're not as pricey as the attention-grabbers of the interior decoration world: the prize bronze statue, richly patinated antique bookcase or impressive painting that provide an appropriate flourish to a room. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jackson's photochroms capture beauty of old West Sep 14, 2007
In 1897, armed with a collection of 20,000 black and white negatives, Jackson became part owner of the Detroit Photographic Company, which specialized in photographs for advertising, books, and magazines. The company had just purchased the rights to a secret patented process from the PhotoGlob Company of Zurich, Switzerland. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
The man who played with dolls Jul 29, 2007
It also presents 13 of the small black-and-white photographs that Bartlett printed himself, and three sharply outlined and delicately shaded pencil drawings that look as if they were copied from children's fashion magazines or clothing catalogs. One thing that the exhibition does not do is shed new light on exactly who and what kind of man Morton Bartlett was. (Boston Globe)
How much is that really worth? Jul 29, 2007
They have 35 years of experience in selling and appraising silver, gold, jewelry, toys, pottery, paintings, paper items, books, magazines, baskets, tools, rugs, glass, china, old coins, furniture and more. "It's going to be a great day for the historical society, the community, tourists, anyone who has something they want appraised," said Herlihy, "and for a good cause, which is the best of all.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Win Dinner and a Kiss with Former Playmate and Surreal Life Co-Star Traci Bingham and Supermodel Joanna Krupa Jul 24, 2007
Polish born Joanna Krupa has graced the covers of world-renowned magazines such as Playboy, Maxim and FHM and has extended her talent to notable film and television projects including the soon to be released movie "Six Days in Paradise" and hit TV shows "Las Vegas" and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. " She was recently voted "sexiest woman in the world" by magazines from around the world and is currently one of the most requested models, alongside stars such as Gisele B?ndchen and Kate Moss. Ms.... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Anatomy of a Collector Jun 21, 2007
When you ve got free time during the week you ll browse the trade magazines and Internet looking for sale items and chat rooms so you can stay ahead of what s new in your little piece of the collecting world. You can t fake that kind of excitement. (Suite101.com)
In a university not far away, sci-fi heaven Jun 21, 2007
One collector had drained his pool and turned it into underground storage for thousands of science fiction magazines and fan newsletters, including issues of "Amazing Stories," a 1920s-era pamphlet regarded as the world's first science fiction magazine. All the while, fellow faculty tried to torpedo Slusser's efforts. (Los Angeles Times)
Oldies are goodies Jun 14, 2007
Ed found it for her by browsing through antique car magazines ... Ed has a few 1931 Saturday Evening Post covers, a 20-year collection of Hemmings Motor News magazines from 1967 to 1987 (all about antique car parts). (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
YOOX AWARDS Cinema, Web and Dream Gifts for the 7th Anniversary of YOOX.COM Jun 13, 2007
-- Exclusive lines from Italian and international designers -- A savvy selection of end-of-season clothing and accessories at accessible prices -- Vintage collectibles -- Limited edition creations available only at YOOX.COM -- Innovative brands previewed on YOOX.COM -- A fine selection of hard-to-find books, magazines, art and design. YOOX Services is a new division launched in 2006 as the only global e-commerce platform to the leading fashion brands: in September 2006, was launched as the first... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tea Sets and Tea Brewing Accessories Land at TableAndHome.com Jun 8, 2007
From Spode, the Spode Butterfly Garden Teacup & Saucer Set takes its floral inspiration from Curtis' Botanical Magazines from the late 1700's. Each piece in the Butterfly Garden Collection is exquisitely detailed with curving tendrils and butterflies and flowers so realistic, you can almost smell the fragrance of an English summer garden. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Of Faith, Fame & Fortune May 20, 2007
" Although putting Randy on the cover - he stood posed next to his wife's Mercedes SL55, valued at more than $100,000 - was Burrell's idea, the church had to buy $7,500 worth of magazines for the privilege. "I think they thought it would be a good witnessing tool," Burrell said. Other local ministers felt otherwise, he said. "They wanted copies of the magazine. Not to read, but to pray over. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Celebrating life of a New England Renaissance man May 10, 2007
He later turned to photography, riding his bicycle around New England and marketing his hand-tinted photographs throughout the country through advertisements in newspapers and magazines. "He was a pioneer in modern marketing methods," said Rux. (Boston Globe)
Genuine Ansel? Apr 22, 2007
He put away his hot rod magazines and for months pored over a dozen Adams biographies and photo books, footnoting each with Post-it notes. Page after page yielded coincidences. (Los Angeles Times)
100 things to cramp... Apr 18, 2007
A collection of Zzap 64 magazines ... Any game-related t-shirt or clothing of any description" Wish i had one :( Possibly a few more, but they stray a bit from gaming directly. - Multiple versions of a consoles or PC's. - Having hardware parts for PC's/consoles lying around your room. - Your own LAN in your room for gaming. - Knowing the artists of game specific music in games - A Zboard gaming keyboard (Such as WOW, DOOM3, CS, etc) - Pokemon edition of N64 Posted by: Jason at April 18, 2007... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Around the Valley Mar 16, 2007
There are tax forms, information about a variety of organizations and programs in the community, magazines and mail order catalogs ... Children s books and magazines are offered when available. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
South County residents angry over 'shameful' practice Mar 4, 2007
Recyclable items at Precinct 3 Collection Facility, located at 1122 Pruitt Road: Latex paint, batteries, tires, used motor oil, used cooking oil, home appliances, aluminum and tin cans, metal, glass jars and bottles, newspapers, magazines, phone books, catalogues, envelopes, grocery bags, office paper, cardboard, plastics Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday For more information, call (281) 367-SAVE.. Who to call To report illegal dumping in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Fagin's Treaures: taking a walk into the past Mar 1, 2007
The shop has everything from Royal Dalton, figurines, crystal, china, art glass, a wonderful collection of old vintage costume jewelry, Persian rugs, old playing cards, old manicure sets, old magazines, candlesticks, and even old sheet music. They will be adding some fine jewelry as well as an assortment of sterling pieces and sterling jewelry. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
More of this story Jan 27, 2007
They published their works in newspapers and magazines, and in doing so unwittingly created a catalog of collectibles for future generations of war buffs ... There were also monthly magazines ... Magazines and newspapers were using it by the start of the 20th century. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
It’s not junk — it’s antique Jan 12, 2007
Furniture and toys and kerosense lamps and crocks and a lot of paper stuff postcards, magazines, books. The couple has a picture album of Glenville postcards numbering about 75. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
Other shelves are chock-full of pulp magazines featuring Tarzan stories published in the early 1900s to 1940s. Some popular fiction then was first published in pulp magazines before coming out in hardcover ... The magazines are hard to find, because people didn't save them,'' Paula Savel says. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
