Bush to create three marine monuments Jan 6, 2009
It's also an act of conservation that departs sharply from the administration's pattern of rolling back environmental safeguards and pushing for unencumbered industrial exploitation of forests, minerals and other natural resources ... Connaughton was ebullient Monday, discussing how federal officials were able to sweep away concerns from commercial fishermen and seafloor mining companies by showing the areas had few harvestable fish or lucrative minerals. (Los Angeles Times)
OJ Victim Denies Ever Having Hall of Fame Ring Dec 20, 2008
"" RICHARD ZUREK, a project scientist working on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which found rocks bearing carbonate minerals on the red planet. The rocks show that harsh waters have not dominated all parts of Mars. (Time.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Dec 19, 2008
Scientists have found minerals on Mars that suggest the planet was once wet enough to support life. W Mark Felt, the FBI official who helped bring down Richard Nixon over the Watergate scandal, has died. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Red Rock Canyon - An Outdoor Family... Dec 9, 2008
Hunter-gatherer Indians may have created them by coating their hands in natural paint material such as minerals, clay and plants. Along Calico Tank Trail, hikers will see an agave roasting pit, which was used as a seasonal cooking oven by early settlers. (Suite101.com)
Nature--and a Woodbury Artist's International Prism Nov 14, 2008
"In my youth, I did experiment with abstraction and I did have good success. I had some lyrical soft renditions of weather and sky. I was always earthbound, it had to be something from a visual experience. ... I didn't paint skies abstractly, I was painting minerals in the stratified form," said Mrs. McCarthy of her early experiences as a painter. According to Mrs. McCarthy, nearly 25 years ago, watercolors captured her attention, and she worked solidly as a watercolorist until five to six years... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Gold May Pay Only in Case of Maximum Despair Oct 23, 2008
The premium will likely come down 1 or 2 percent when all coin supplies improve a bit,'' says , senior analyst for Kitco Metals & Minerals in Montreal. The various mints project the number of coins they expect to sell each year and produce on demand. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
How to Make Your Table Sparkle for Holiday Entertaining Sep 6, 2008
"The dishwasher is a huge enemy of fine dinnerware. Prongs on the racks may scratch the surface, while heat from the drying cycle can loosen gold or platinum trim on china, causing it to wear away. That cloudy or milky look you sometimes see on crystal is caused by the high heat actually baking lime, rust and other minerals from the dish water into the pores of the crystal. Plus, the heat can loosen the adhesive in knife handles, potentially causing the handle to separate from the blade.".... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Your guide to Fiesta del Sol, Friday and Saturday in downtown Alpine Jun 20, 2008
Showing off newly reorganized Rock Room, with rocks for display, collectible minerals, and jewelry from rocks and gemstones. Light refreshments. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Boots 'n' burgers May 2, 2008
Various minerals infused the cooling ash with the range of colors that swirl through the surrounding ridges. Nestled along the lower Colorado River, Painted Desert is the only designated trail in the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. (AZCentral -- Travel)
PAPER: Why China is the REAL master of the universe... Apr 12, 2008
Canadian authorities were recently alarmed to find the Chinese interested in exploring the Arctic Ocean, in a bid to get a share of the minerals beneath the thawing icecap. In eastern Siberia, Russians worry that China is by default taking over their empty land. (The Drudge Report)
A solid investment? Maybe not Mar 25, 2008
Mutual funds in this category include Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Tocqueville Gold Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund and Oppenheimer Gold and Special Minerals Fund. Exchange traded funds: ETFs offer many of the benefits of owning gold, minus some of the hassles. (News & Observer)
Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008
"You don't wake up in the morning to say I want to collect minerals," said Giraudi of De Agostini. "That's why tradition and experience are critical.". (International Herald Tribune)
A bewitching city Jan 30, 2008
"Gifts from the Mineral Kingdom and Beyond" is the motto at Treasures Over Time (131 Essex St., 978-745-2330, ), which sells artsy gifts made from minerals, stone, beads, and jewels. Salem is also home to the North Shore's largest waterfront antiques mall, the Antiques Gallery (69 Wharf St., 978-741-3113, ), where dozens of dealers sell their goods daily. (Boston Globe)
No shame in a white Christmas Dec 2, 2007
Medium full-bodied and slightly oily in texture, it exudes hints of melon, minerals and citrus, with lingering nutty and buttery tones ... Starting silky and almost sweet, with a hint of vanilla, it takes a sharp turn with crisp acidity and a dollop of minerals ... Medium full-bodied and slightly oily in texture, it exudes hints of melon, minerals and citrus, with lingering nutty and buttery tones. (Globe and Mail)
Union rejects REDs as public entities Nov 1, 2007
"We find it absurd that very recently the parliamentary (minerals and energy) portfolio committee on October 10 and 11 was hearing submissions from stakeholders including labour on the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill which is informed by the present Electricity Regulation Act," the union said. "The Act vests and confirms the South African constitutional provisions that the reticulation of electricity is a local government or municipality's competency. "We therefore find it strange for the... (Business Report, South Africa)
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums Sep 29, 2007
Rockhounds are advised to head for the W. M. Keck Museum (Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada-Reno campus), which displays specimens of minerals that have made mining one of the state s leading industries. The collection was originally endowed by Comstock Lode miner John Mackay, who along with business partner, James Fair, discovered the largest silver deposit on the North American continent. (Suite101.com)
Top French Exports & Imports Aug 26, 2007
Non-metallic minerals ; $11. 9 million (up 185. (Suite101.com)
Gem Show this weekend in Centerville Jul 13, 2007
This unique show will feature fantastic minerals, gemstones, fossils, serpentine jade vases and platters. There will be Zulu Bead finished necklace, bracelet and earring jewelry handmade in South Africa by Zulu women. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
Organized into categories of Beach Features (dunes, waves, weather, etc), Beach Animals (insects to whales), Beach Plants (sea oats, sandspurs, palms, etc), Beach Minerals (sand, rocks, fossils) and even Hand of Man, the Witerhington's book is a perfect companion for beach-side foragers. "In the course of a season, Brevard beachcombers have the opportunity to fill their shelves with 100 species of seashells, 70 kinds of seabeans, several colors of seaglass and an endless variety of forms in... (Florida Today)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
Venice And America," more than 120 pieces of Venetian Glass Art, through Sept. 16; Videos on Dale Chihuly and Italian maestros Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra will be shown continuously during the exhibition run; "The 50th Anniversary of the Women's Committee of CMOA," 50 outstanding works of art purchased with funds raised from the committee, through Dec. 13; Forum 58 Gallery: "the world won't listen," Phil Collins' third installment of his video project, through July 1; docent tours... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Jun 16, 2007
Call 496-4414 for details and to register: Monday, June 18, 7 p.m., Japan Law Quartz Twins and other minerals of the PC Mine, Basin. The PC Mine produced world class Japan Law Quartz twins until its depletion in 2005. (Montana Standard, MT)
Clear and icy Jun 9, 2007
Acrylic furnishings, accessories are hot design topics. Jaimee Rose The Arizona Republic Jun. (AZCentral -- Home)
Faberge as Businessman Mar 5, 2007
Rather, he employed workmasters highly-skilled jewelers, goldsmiths, enamellers, and artisans who could stone into life-like animal figurines, set jewels into the stamens of flowers, cast silver into whimsical images, and otherwise turn metals and minerals into prized and highly collectible works of art that were given as gifts to members of society s upper echelon. Hundreds of craftsmen who were employed at Faberge s workshops and were held to exacting standards that served to reinforce Faberge... (Suite101.com)
Better seeks Zimbabwe's sparkle Feb 18, 2007
"We intend to invest over 100 million dollars into minerals production and beneficiation in the country," said Chishi Mashile, a company director. "This is part of our mission to eradicate poverty in Africa through broad-based black empowerment-driven investment in African minerals and natural resources," he told the Herald. (Business Report, South Africa)
VINTAGE VILLAGE Feb 14, 2007
Dig for fossils, discover minerals, and learn about the area's plants, animals, and geology at The Nature Museum (186 Townshend Road, 802-843-2111, ) in town. You can also meet the resident catamount. (Boston Globe)
Sweet tradition Jan 4, 2007
"They come from the trace minerals in the soil the cane grows in, and the tradewinds that blow on the islands,'' she said. ''Salt, volcanic ash, even mold -- they all play a part.'' Charley Steen agrees. "I can taste the difference between my syrup when it's made from cane grown on the dark lands where it's all river sediment and up here on the sandy lands of the Teche,'' he said, referring to the meandering Bayou Teche out of which the local cane fields are carved. "I come from sugar on both... (Anchorage Daily News)
