Jill Garland May 7, 2009
What appears to be the $900-per-ounce precious metal is mostly gilded silver ... "Costume" jewelry is just a polite way of saying "fake." It's jewelry that does not contain precious metals or stones, although much of it, nevertheless, is dazzling ... ("Antique" is a term that is sometimes used to describe the baubles of bygone eras made from real precious metals and stones. (AZCentral -- Style)
Restoration effort brings Lord mansion back to its old glory May 2, 2009
Salisa Olmsted said they removed the metal hardware from the windows, boiled the paint off, scrubbed them with steel wool and polished them while restoring the original windows. She said they needed to build an original-looking new window on the kitchen s west side, which had been partially blocked by the former garage. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Find handmade metal furniture and yard art made on-site. 317 S Trenton Ave; www. (Click2Houston, TX)
More of this story Apr 30, 2009
Flowers painted in earthy-bright tones are recurrent themes in the rusted metal sculptures of Alice Bobi Walden ... She manipulates the metal through a series of machines and tools, applies a rust process, at times adds paint, and then a sealed coating ... The remarkable metal sculptures grab the attention of those passing by. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Spring cleaning at Brooks Free Library Apr 29, 2009
Last month under a shelf in the basement, I found an old envelope with the official metal Federal Art Project tags. After 72 years and several library renovations, we ll get those tags on the government property. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Clear out your clutter and maybe even make a buck Apr 28, 2009
If you want to recycle, Nike accepts athletic shoes of any brand with the exception of shoes containing metal, such as cleats or spikes. The shoes are ground up and used to make sports surfaces. (Winona Daily News, MN)
* Off the beaded path Apr 15, 2009
Venetian glass (also known as Murano glass) is characterized by bright, clear colors, fluid shapes, raised motifs and patterns on the surface of the glass, and layered effects such as metallic foil trapped in the center of each bead ... The molten glass is spun around the end of a metal rod and held near the flame to keep it supple as it is sculpted or twisted into different shapes; colors are added by carefully touching the ends of other glass canes to the beads surface. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
The sale has an excellent selection of furniture and accessories such as framed art, trunks, cowhorn chairs, couches and footstools; coffee tables, blankets, bar stools, antler chandeliers and lamps, metal art, wagon wheels, cowboy and Indian collectibles like arrowheads, rattles and spears; Indian jewelry, knives, antlers and horns, Remington, Winchester and Weatherby firearms, chaps, spurs, saddles and fossils. The auction is Friday, April 17th starting at 11am and Saturday, April 18th at 10am... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday Apr 7, 2009
Special items include: Lake Michigan fishing excursion, gas stove, four-night stay at Big Lake Campground-Algoma, wood chipper/shredder, Milwaukee Mile tickets (four tickets plus pit and paddock passes) to A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar series race, NASCAR Camping World Truck series race, NASCAR Nationwide series, WI ALL-STAR 100 series, Jensen Metals Products fireplace and fuel, autographed Green Bay Packers football, Porcaro s Lawncare four weeks of lawn mowing and two Brewers tickets (behind dugout)... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rich: A pattern of regret Apr 5, 2009
In our family, the fine metal of choice is cast iron not silver. Lest I should forget, I'll just keep the blackened silver coffee set as a reminder. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hard Rock International World's First Chinese Memorabilia Displayed at City of Dreams Apr 3, 2009
The Jacky Cheung collection will feature unique items representing his outstanding achievements, including a guitar that accompanied the star during the Jacky 1999 Live in Concert World Tour and two glamorous sequined outfits and a scarf woven with metal chains that Mr. Cheung wore during The Year of Jacky Cheung World Tour 2007-2008, which toured 58 cities around the world for 12 months with over 105 shows and attracted more than 2 million fans. The launch of the Jacky Cheung Hard Rock... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Little surprises' around every corner Mar 24, 2009
EcoSmart fireplaces, metal boxes fueled by alcohol. Wall decals of chandeliers in the dining room add humor and fun to the one suspended from the ceiling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marysville battler recalls great fire Mar 22, 2009
As the 77-year-old and his son Darrell, 48, raced around their Keppel Court home with hoses and buckets on Black Saturday, jumping on pockets of flames, the "red hot" molten metal bowling ball flew out of the sky and slammed into his garden, sparking a spot fire in the grass. "I made inquiries and found that a friend of mine 250 metres away had a set of bocce balls and I said I've got half of one of yours at my place," Mr Sund said, cradling the broken bocce ball, a popular bowling pastime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Iron Horse Antique Mall back open on Sixth Street Mar 19, 2009
cor, framed art, linens and lace, pottery and pans, prints and frames, buttons and beads, crocks and crates, handcrafted furniture, pantry wares, primitives, railroad memorabilia and vintage metal toys. Throughout the spring and summer, the Iron Horse Antique Mall will also be holding flea markets. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Beguiling rural pleasures await in Connecticut Mar 17, 2009
By the turn of the twentieth century, Torrington's brass mills and metal factories provided work for a surge of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, whose cultural influence can be tasted in the sausages and grinders at Carbone's and in the pastas and meat dishes at Marino's or the Venetian. Still largely blue-collar, the city launched a thirty-million-dollar redevelopment in 2006 to revitalize the downtown; the restoration of the 1931 Warner Theatre as a performing arts center was... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Things to consider when buying a home safe Mar 12, 2009
These are about the size of the metal cashier boxes you might see at a bake sale or flea market. They're typically recommended only if you're looking to protect the contents from fires, rather than burglaries. (MSNBC -- Business)
Goldline International, Inc. Becomes the Exclusive Gold and Precious Metals Company of The Fred Thompson Show Mar 9, 2009
Jeri [Thompson] and I chose Goldline as our source for gold and precious metals ... Goldline is extremely honored to be selected by Senator Thompson as his choice for and other precious metals, said Mark Albarian, President & CEO of Goldline ... Goldline has been helping investors acquire gold and other precious metals since 1960. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Home Cookin' Mar 6, 2009
" She loves how the "adorable garden shed" in the backyard could double as a bunkie with its front porch, church window, skylight and greenhouse, and says her mother has even joked about moving in. But without a doubt, the focal point of the grounds is the octagonal gazebo Ms. Podleski frequents on warm evenings, unwinding on the wicker furniture inside. (The carpeted gazebo is winterized, but as things stands, she says, she already has more interior rooms than she knows what to do with.) Truly... (Globe and Mail)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
With a dimly lit interior, the casbah had low-slung couches, Berber rugs, metal lamps and rooms with 360-degree views of mountains, valleys and waterfalls ... Lithium, the lightest metal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
THE GAME HUNTERS: USA TODAY's video game community Mar 3, 2009
During one battle scene, a snow pirate is shown erecting a metal shield while a teammate fires a rocket launcher into a building littered with enemies ... Newcomer LittleBigPlanet bested blockbusters such as Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to earn Game of the Year honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards Thursday night held at the D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas ... After LBP won overall Game of the Year, beating out PC game of the year Left 4 Dead -- as well as... (USA Today -- Tech)
Carlisle business will be one-stop home shop Mar 3, 2009
In his business, Michaels Design and Fabrication, Smith uses a computer controlled arc burning technique to cut signs and artwork out of a single piece of metal. Local. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
He recommends using a vintage metal tanker desk, available online at sites like twentygauge. com or at flea markets. (AZCentral -- Home)
Local shops offer a gem of a deal Feb 27, 2009
Ask the jeweler what percentage they take from the sale and what percentage the metal refinery takes and then you will have an idea of what you should be paid ... She said the actual value of rings, chains bracelets and other valuables depends on the market price of the metals and jewels involved, and that isnt always reflected in the original price tag at the store ... About 90 percent of the jewelry that comes into Kevin Sharys shop is too common to be worth much more than the metal... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Organist takes on lofty project Feb 23, 2009
Scattered, they are merely individual pieces of wood and metal. Together, they are a magnificent, historic instrument. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Art includes paintings, ceramics, glass, metal and jewelry ... Browse booths featuring paintings, ceramics, glass, metal and jewelry ... Art includes paintings, ceramics, glass, metal and jewelry. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Spirit of France springs to life in Duluth Feb 20, 2009
Most intriguing antiques: A metal box for collecting bugs and a hiking stick displayed by the sunroom door. The box, made of tole, features a farm scene and captivating and (whodathunk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
They were normally designed with a metal framework, usually copper, providing the design pattern and linking the glass. Often, as with Tiffany's well-known Dragonfly shade, cabochon jewels were added as accents. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Winston-Salem, N.C., is good for art lovers Feb 19, 2009
In Old Salem Moravian Village, the museum showcases the South s decorative arts from the 1670s through the early 19th century, including folk art, furniture, paintings, ceramics, textiles and metal. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to Showcase Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and Blue Dragon Role Playing Card Games at Toy Fair Feb 14, 2009
Konami's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. Konami Digital Entertainment Toy Fair 2009 page. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Retailers revel in Obama's appeal Feb 8, 2009
The queries for merchandise featuring President Obama are growing, says Uilani Inase, a supervisor at the store with thousands of refrigerator magnets clinging to metal walls stretching from floor to ceiling. People even come in asking for coffee mugs, which the store clearly doesn't carry. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Newest toys nearly as active as your kids Feb 8, 2009
Individual packages include one metal card and one Bakugan ball. Kids spread out their cards and roll their Bakugan ball over the cards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
IGN Strategize Feb 8, 2009
Techniques for stylizing and customizing weapons in Metal Gear Solid 4. May 28, 2008 - Video. (IGN FilmForce)
Mid-century modern style brings back memories Feb 8, 2009
Metal trim, such as the kind on these chairs and lamps, was often used to accent pieces ... I m really going to the fun and rare, said Deadwyler, pointing to a black, molded plastic chair perched on thin metal legs ... Other items include low, wooden coffee tables; glass and metal tables and an assortment of chests of drawers, drink cabinets and buffets that blend into a decor style as standalone pieces or as support for a flat-panel TV. A Saarinen oval side table in white laminate is $1,350; a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Edwardsville man known as guy who rides old bikes Apr 1, 2008
He doesn t spend more than $20 to $30 on a single bike, buying them from people who don t want the bikes or from scrap metal dealers ... Though it is a bit rusty, Polisky views the Iver Johnson as a piece of history a hunk of metal with a story to tell. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
Interior designer Lacey Keen saw so much pink that she thought, "girl's bedroom." A white metal double bed ($35) was the starting point ... At the last minute, Keen topped off the room with an ivory metal chandelier ($30). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Go eclectic at Paris on Ponce Mar 26, 2008
The decor pieces run the gamut of styles, colors and tastes: framed wall maps, over-sized throw pillows, metal stars, wooden candlesticks, bowls, printed privacy screens, gold-gilt mirrors and antique phones. Lighting options include chandeliers, table lamps with fringed shades and Tiffany-style pole lamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A solid investment? Maybe not Mar 25, 2008
You can buy the metal itself -- gold coins and gold bullion ... Mining stocks: Investing in mining stocks "is actually riskier than buying the metal," said Gerald A. Townsend, president of Townsend Asset Management in Raleigh ... Mutual funds: These funds focus on companies that mine gold and other precious metals. (News & Observer)
Hundreds flock to Delavan Community Auction Mar 25, 2008
Other owners brought old chairs, old tools and a pedal-powered red metal fire truck with yellow ladders on the sides. This is the fourth year for the event, which was organized for the Delavan Education Foundation an organization created in June 2004 to fund educational needs in the Delavan school system, said foundation Vice President Lona Sipka. (Pekin Times, IL)
Starting out| Mar 23, 2008
METALWORKING Starting out in metalwork Garth Errera Fri, 07 Mar 2008 ... Once you have gained experience and have learnt how to weld, which is the most difficult aspect of metalworking, the sky is the limit ... Speak to your metal merchant; he may have reject or 'B' grade steel that he will sell at a reduced price. (iAfrica.com)
At Meta, furniture artisans of 18th century are reborn with panache Mar 23, 2008
A scarce Chinese metal, paktong, was tracked down to make a lantern by the French designer Matali Crasset, and a rare wood, Coco Buco, for the veneer of a Boontje cabinet, in which a secret compartment of eight drawers conceals yet another hidden drawer. Unearthing nearly extinct metals and Venice's finest glassblowers is routine for Mallet, which uses them to restore its antiques. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' rocks Mar 21, 2008
Smartly, the developer roped in non-Nintendo newcomers to lure a larger audience -- "Metal Gear Solid's" super spy Solid Snake and a once-rival to the company, Sonic the Hedgehog. Some fans of the franchise lobbied for Nintendo to pull from more third-party titles ("Mega Man," "Battletoads," "Contra" and "Castlevania" could've been ripe choices), but judging the absence of content doesn't have much merit because the cast feels so well-rounded. (Chicago Daily Herald)
Dunsmuir Hardware is town's oldest continuously operating business Mar 20, 2008
Most of the display shelves are the original metal displays that we have painted. We just like doing things the old fashioned way. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Pumping up business with a personal touch Mar 20, 2008
His first job was salesman at the Heavy Metal Barbell Pearlridge Center store, which has since closed ... The opportunity to buy Heavy Metal Barbell came in January 2007 when Medeiros considered folding the business as profits waned. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Konami Ships Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PlayStation 2 Mar 20, 2008
Featuring the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation game console, the director's cut of Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, fans and newcomers have the chance to get fully immersed in the Metal Gear Solid universe before the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Additionally, the title comes in a commemorative package with artwork by renowned Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa. (IGN PS2)
N.H. man designed $20 gold coin being re-created by mint Mar 18, 2008
"A die is like a mold that is used to stamp out coins and is made of a very hard metal. The dies for Saint-Gaudens' coins don't exist, because when America went off the gold standard in 1933, all gold coins were to be melted down. When they discovered that they didn't have these dies, they had to put this off, and so it's going to be 2009 instead." ... The third attempt - a high-relief, 34-millimeter coin with Roman numerals - was a coin with reduced relief that required less metal flow to fill... (Concord Monitor)
Design green right into your decor Mar 16, 2008
for information on recycled metal tiles and recycled glass tiles. to check out Jablon s line of recycled glass mosaics called Organiks. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
At $1,000 an ounce, the new gold rush Mar 15, 2008
With bullion futures touching $1,000 (U.S.) an ounce yesterday for the first time, investors of all stripes are trying to get in on one of the few bright spots in an otherwise ugly world for investing - which could feed even more interest in the precious metal. Sheldon Sturrey, owner of Collectibles Canada in Winnipeg, figures that interest in gold has risen tenfold over the past year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Gold rush: Record high turns jewelry boxes into treasure chests Mar 15, 2008
Experts say the metal could go even higher if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again next week ... Louis, 47, said his profit margin on precious metals is only about 1 percent, so volume is important, especially to offset refining costs. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stanford News Mar 7, 2008
Anne Boehringer and Heather Cerul both voted for the blacksmith shop as their favorite activity because it was "challenging" working with hot metal. Both girls made iron hearts to display at home. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Murphys Irish Day 2008 Mar 5, 2008
Among the items available for purchase will be handmade jewelry, wood and metal art objects, pottery, glasswork, sculpture, paintings, photographic prints, clothing, and antiques. Local churches and youth organizations will have baked goods, including Irish Soda Bread and Irish Cream Pie ready to take home. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Classifieds 2/26/08 Feb 27, 2008
HELP WANTED Worker to erect metal buildings. Call 309-242-0804. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Toy Fair Keys In On Movie Adventure Feb 21, 2008
Hasbro is producing an action figure first -- actor Robert Downey Jr. -- as Tony Stark wearing his Iron Man "metal," in action figure form. The lineup will also include deluxe 12-inch figures and vehicles, as well as role-play items including an Iron Man helmet. (Click2Houston, TX)
Civil War relic dealer had explosives stockpile Feb 20, 2008
I use an electrolysis process which causes the good metal in the object to release the old rusted metal from the object. The process will turn an unsightly rusted item into a thing of beauty, White s site says. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Staying on track: Stevensville man could be called king of brass model trains Feb 16, 2008
That life-changing event occurred one day while he was visiting his brother-in-law, who was in the midst of developing a mathematical equation to explain what happened to the molecules of a bent metal ruler. It was a different kind of metal that caught Winston's eye. (Missoulian, MT)
Antiques & Collecting: There's no need to fear, Ultraman is here Feb 16, 2008
" Your match holder with a striker could not date back to 1849. Early matches were made with phosphorus and could ignite unexpectedly, so were carried in a closed metal match safe. Match holders were used for later types of matches and were not in general use until the end of the 1890s.Q: I have a pitcher signed "Anna Van Briggle" but not with the double A's usually found on Van Briggle pottery. Any suggestions?A: Anne Van Briggle was Artus Van Briggle's wife and worked with him at the Van... (Florida Today)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Feb. 9-24: Art in the Garden Series, featuring a special exhibition by internationally recognized stone and metal sculptor Michihiro Kosuge. Lecture and reception: 2-4 p.m., Feb. 10. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Collecting Magic Tokens Feb 9, 2008
These tokens were made of copper, silver, brass, bronze, nickel, base metal, wood, and later, plastic ... Made in both silver and white metal, the token pictured a rabbit perched on the rim of a top hat ... Made in 1904 of white metal, it has a hole in the center for easier handling. (Suite101.com)
Southern writer's home designed with creativity, concentration, privacy in mind Feb 8, 2008
But the stark, gray stucco walls and silver metal roof belie the warmth and color that lie inside. "When you look at it, you don't get an idea of what's inside," said Dalby, author of "Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly" and "Kissing Babies at the Piggly Wiggly." "You experience this house from the inside out.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Not so fast! Artisans tout benefits of keeping a sedate pace Feb 7, 2008
" Chanin runs a company, Alabama Chanin, that sells exquisite hand-stitched garments made of old T-shirts or goods such as flea market chairs with seats woven out of Goodwill neckties. Designed by Chanin and her collaborator, Butch Anthony, and handmade by artisans - the ladies, as she calls them - in her hometown of Florence, Ala., her products are examples of Slow Design, which is not so much a metabolic term as it is a philosophical one. Slow means that Alabama Chanin is run on the tenets of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Twisted Metal: Head On: Extra Twisted Edition Marks the Explosive Return of Vehicular Combat on PS2 Feb 6, 2008
February 5, 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of the highly-anticipated Twisted Metal: Head On: Extra Twisted Edition, available exclusively for PlayStation 2. Developed by Eat Sleep Play, the new design studio co-founded by the original creators of the Twisted Metal franchise, David Jaffe and Scott Campbell, Twisted Metal: Head On: Extra Twisted Edition, marks the return of the original vehicular combat game, and extends the reign... (IGN PS2)
Little house on the prairie Feb 4, 2008
I love it, said Weaver, a painter, who nestled her split-level ranch-style house with a rusted corrugated metal roof near a wooded creek on her 20 acres southwest of Austin. It gives me a nice view of the land while I do my painting. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
Mr. Schreckengost found a use for the scrap metal left behind from the Murray Ohio Co.'s bumper manufacturing: He made the metal into toys ... His inexpensive lawn chairs, made of two pieces of sheet metal and bent tubing and sold through Sears, still sit in many a backyard. (Wall Street Journal)
Mercedes prototype revealed Feb 1, 2008
A Jaguar source revealed to Drive that the next-generation SL roadster, not due before 2010, will also be made from the lighter but stronger metal. Mercedes engineers visited the British car maker s production plant in 2006 to study how Jaguar assembled its all-aluminium XJ sedan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wild game is now on menu Feb 1, 2008
Auto Supply at 1-734-284-6232, Big Boy Restaurant of Wyandotte at 1-734-285-8400, Gouth Sheet Metal ng at 1-734-282-5411 or Greg Genter at 1-810-523-7970. Roosevelt High School Alumni Football Club's biggest fund-raiser of the year is the Walk on the Wild Side Wild Game Luncheon, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. March 8 at Arnaldo's Banquet Center, 18275 Quarry Road, Riverview. (The News-Herald)
Designer Nancie Chamberlain warms up her new kitchen with old-world stylings Jan 31, 2008
The brown metal fixtures are from Antiques on 5 at the Design Center. A Venetian blown glass chandelier, from Marston & Langinger in Manhattan, hangs over the table. (Boston Globe)
