* Soul-searching in China as art prices plummet Oct 14, 2009
A lot of the results were driven by private collectors, indicating not necessarily speculation, but of enormous demand. maybe that did make the correction hurt a little bit more too because you didnt have a dealer network that was there. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Anthropologie Rage: Why We Love To Hate the Pretty Corporate Emporium Oct 8, 2009
Are you thinking of transferring your child from private school to public. Katharine Mieszkowski |October 7, 2009. (Slate)
Calif. jail entrepreneur has a checkered past Oct 1, 2009
Hilton pitched himself to the city as a military veteran turned private sector entrepreneur a California defense contractor with extensive government contracts who promised to turn the rural city's empty jail into a cash cow ... as a military veteran turned private sector entrepreneur, a California defense contractor with extensive government contracts who promised to turn the rural city's empty jail into a cash cow ... "I'm amazed that city officials didn't do basic research that would have... (Montana Standard, MT)
City guaranteed at least 350 parking spots in St. Joe development Sep 17, 2009
In August, the council chose the St. Joe Investment Group, made up of FourFront Design and Sioux Falls developers, to move forward with the public-private development project ... Antiques Mall manager Epperson said the key will be making the public aware that the parking in the development is both public and private ... Metered or day parking, not just private parking it has to be known as public. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
Cobb Landmarks is also working to save a series of trenches from the Civil War Battle of Kennesaw Mountain that are on parcels of land in private hands. The organization is trying to get landowners to donate part of their property to the county for pocket parks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mansion on the hill Aug 18, 2009
It has a private bath, a large bedroom, a sitting room and a walk-in closet. Its wood floors are a deep-red oak and many of the doors and fixtures are original. (Montana Standard, MT)
D.C. Antiques Collector Seeks Silver Collection Stolen From Home Aug 4, 2009
Please do not post any private information unless you want it to be available publicly. Never assume that you are completely anonymous and cannot be identified by your posts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Stay-at-home mother becomes decorating star Jul 25, 2009
Years later, she began taking private clients, and her first project landed on the September 2006 cover of House Beautiful magazine ... Complete guide to public and private schools in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
Advisors, counselors and lenders from both private and public organizations including the California Department of Real Estate will available. There will also be 1-to-1 counseling, workshops, an opportunity to learn if you can modify your loan and what additional options that may exist. (KSBW 8, CA)
It's Franschhoek time Jun 29, 2009
Local diners are also attracted by The Screening Room, a private movie house, where movies can be paired with an early dinner at iCi, followed by a 8pm screening. Recommendation: iCi is perfect for light lunches and casual dinners. (iAfrica.com)
Tax planning for business assets Jun 29, 2009
For example, Seng has identified 40% as his private usage. The capital allowance available for business deduction on his personal assets used in business is therefore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Wild Bill Days drawing crowds for Old West celebration Jun 20, 2009
Margi Olesen said Saturday's auction will feature firearms from an anonymous private collection. There are 212 pieces that will go on the block. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care. Jun 18, 2009
Another simple fact is that health insurance is dropped as an unnecessary expense when the healthy person loses a job and cannot afford the insurance or when the private insurance company raises the price to more than the healthy person can bear ... Honestly, what private enterprise that the government has become involved in have they ever gotten right ... There needs to be a public option and an array of non-profit private options. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lodi City Council delays decision on eight proposed layoffs Jun 6, 2009
Scrutiny wrote on Jun 4, 2009 6:25 PM:" If response times need to increase to save the city from going bankrupt then so be it! Most of the FD calls are medical calls like people stuck in the bathtub, anxiety attacks and mental health issues. Let the private paramedics handle them! ". ameriCAN wrote on Jun 4, 2009 3:18 PM:" Wait, if the city wants to save money in the general fund why would they lay off two street workers who are paid 100% from an enterprise account that comes from gas tax? this... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Demolition denied Jun 4, 2009
" It is entirely applicable, The property sits in the NHLD, that's a zone. There is an ordinance that has been in place since 1978, that specifically defines what to do for demolition of historic structures within the NHLD. Its a zoning ordinance.The head frames they were once private property. Property worth quite a bit in scrap, a few of them fell to scrap. Should the owner of the frames been allowed to just do as he saw fit?I will state the obvious again, "It's the Historic Preservation... (Montana Standard, MT)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Two tickets to next year s SHS musical, $30 Chyten Tutors and Test Preparation SAT, PSAT, ACT plus assessment, SAT/ACT comparison test or one hour of tutoring on any subject, $75 to $145 One hour of private tutoring with the legendary Ms. Defeo, $50 Stephanie Johnson purse donated by Nick and Christina Meninno, $70 Acorn Gallery one month portfolio class, $125 Celestial Bodyworks one-hour massage, $60 Yoga classes (2) at The Yoga Loft, $30 Sports Illustrated foam core Red Sox 2007 poster donated... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Sacramento, nation face critical shortage of geriatric specialists May 23, 2009
He s able to do all this because he had a very successful private practice in San Francisco before taking a cut in pay to work with the elderly. Wouldn t you rather be a physician to an 80-year-old than to 18-year-olds. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Old movie posters mean big bucks for NJ collector May 11, 2009
A former private investment consultant, DeLuca hardly batted an eye when he bought a vintage poster from the 1932 cult movie "Freaks" at auction in March for more than $100,000. The poster had cost $10 in the early 1970s. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Recessionistas rediscover the thrill of the second-hand deal May 9, 2009
Many of the new faces in the crowd were "private buyers," he said, meaning people unaffiliated with businesses or clients and just looking to furnish their homes ... "We're seeing more and more private buyers coming into the rooms," he said. (Globe and Mail)
CN critics call for monitor to eye railroad May 9, 2009
This years Women to Watch tell how theyre managing the economic downturn in their work and in their private lives. Learn how theyre facing the challenges. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
Hardy's palazzo became a private school for clients and a community gathering spot for fundraisers, book signings, and seminars with guests such as Vogue and House and Garden magazine writer-editor Dorothea Walker ... Story: From a private collection in the south of France, the eagles with shields in their talons and defined carved plumage, make a bold and imposing architectural statement ... Story: From the private collection of an haute couture collector in Beverly Hills. (San Francisco Chronicle)
School Notes, 4-14-09 Apr 14, 2009
Tuition is lower than many private schools due to donations and endowments; parents also reduce tuition costs through the STAR parent involvement program. Call principal Dave Van Swol at (262) 634-0961 for an application or to arrange a tour. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Joy and jitters Apr 5, 2009
At the Baseball Tavern on Boylston Street, manager Joe Donovan knocked on wood, hoping the private parties he plans to book will help ease the fiscal pain. "We're working on going out and finding business, where it used to just walk right in the door," Donovan said. (Boston Globe)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Gillam went to West Missouri State College (now Southeast Missouri State University), where he joined the Army ROTC. His friends were being drafted or had joined the Air Force, and Gillam wanted to make sure that if he went into the military, he would not do so as a private. He joined the Army as a lieutenant after marrying Mary, who was from Monett, Mo. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Opportunity knocks at European fine art fair Mar 29, 2009
Yet on the day of press and private previews, everyone was thinking about money ... A vendor who boasted an astonishing carved ivory panel of "Susannah and the Elders" by 17th century sculptor Francois van Bossuit said he hoped that a private collector, not a museum, would acquire it ... Perhaps, as Louis Sass has suggested, van Gogh's work still feels like art of our moment because the tremors of incipient breakdown pervade modern culture, as well as our private selves. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Green Light AIG Bonuses Mar 24, 2009
Avaya's Private Punch CEO Lou D'Ambrosio discusses the IP telephony and unified communications strategy. ComScore CEO Keeps Score Magid Abraham gives his insight on the US position in the world and the potential for recession. (Forbes -- Business)
London a jolly good deal at $544 R/T on United Feb 18, 2009
Club Quarters has a few select locations around the world and is a private hotel used mostly by corporate travelers having partial ownership. With a murky economy keeping many of those biz travelers at home, the hotel can occasionally open up rooms during the week (common over weekends). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tips: Be patient, hit the racks Feb 18, 2009
According to Ayers, retailers including TJ Maxx and Loehmann s often announce private sales and new inventory through Twitter. Dauler s site, , provides shopping tips, the latest sale information and discount offers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Study: 'Astonishing richness' in polar sea species Feb 18, 2009
The 10-year census, scheduled for final publication in 2010, is supported by governments, divisions of the United Nations and private conservation organizations. The survey which included over 500 polar researchers from 25 countries took place during International Polar Year which ran in 2007-2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
" 436-8420.Durhamn imagining peace: a presentation by special guests Bassam Aramin and Guy Elhanan, members of Combatants for Peace, an organization that brings together former Palestinian and Israeli enemies to promote dialog and reconciliation as a means of working toward peaceful solutions for their region, at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Community Church of Durham, United Church of Christ, 17 Main St. Sponsored by September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, The Rebuilding Alliance, and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Superior love story: Happily married couple finds sanctuary working in, owning barbershop Feb 14, 2009
People tell me very personal private things, and we don t gossip. She figures her chair dates back to the building s roots in the late 1940s. (Missoulian, MT)
