Chinese art market falters, foiling grand plans Oct 13, 2009
But more traditional categories of Chinese paintings and antiques have fared better, particularly for exceptional objects. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The photos are beautifully and expertly taken, and the subjects ranged from people in traditional wear, natural landscapes, buildings, tin mines and fishing villages, to large towns, government offices, plantations, ports and everything that made up the Malay peninsula over a hundred years ago. Seldom does the opportunity arise to literally see our history in the making. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 10, 2009
The US president said he was "surprised and deeply humbled after winning the Nobel Peace Prize. New version of classic TV saga of a Belgravia family and its servants, set for BBC comeback next year. The Palm Pre goes on sale in the UK on Oct 16. But can it take on the Apple iPhone? Xanthe Clay shows how to prepare salmon steak with mange tout and horseradish sauce. TELEGRAPH EMAIL SERVICES Receive the best of News straight into your inbox. With the Tories warning of an age of austerity, the... (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
It was a time of transition for many communities; Alaska had recently been purchased from the Russians, in 1867, but the transformative influence of American missionaries, which would soon silence many aspects of traditional Native culture, had not yet taken hold. Thus Pinart was able to witness some of the last traditional Alutiiq ceremonies and practices of that time ... It's also possible that the Alutiiqs already had begun to turn away from traditional practices, Steffian said, and had... (Juneau Empire)
Chinatown’s good fortune Oct 8, 2009
The new businesses are part of a more profound metamorphosis that has seen Chinatown clean up its image as the city s beloved-if-grimy home of traditional Chinese food. Increasingly, this district is about swept streets and renovated shops that attract a more diverse crowd. (Boston Globe)
Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009
Larkin adapted traditional New England design to Mexican style and local redwood and adobe. The house is full of early 19th century antiques. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Fanfare and fireworks planned for Town Night and Town Day Sep 24, 2009
On the grounds there will be traditional chair construction by Christopher Nassise of The Green Woodshop, and an interactive ice activity for children. Restoration Services of Arlington will be demonstrating "how your antiques can be repaired to look as good as new," and The Menotomy Minuteman re-enactors will participate. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009
The Waroeng Tugu cooking school demonstrates traditional Javanese and Balinese recipes, emanating exquisite smells as we passed by. Even a traditional barber shop has been recreated, whilst the Waroeng Djamoe Spa, by its very name, asserts a familiarity with the arcane secrets of Javanese herbal medicine. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
• Basque dinner and cultural event is educational experience Sep 18, 2009
Phil Sarasqueta, a grandson of Domingo and Antonia Soloaga and president of the Gooding Basque Association, is cooking the traditional meal with a lot of volunteer help ... Raised in California, Sarasqueta visited his grandmother at the Shoshone boarding house every summer and experienced her traditional cooking. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
-- You can display a quirky or unusual collection in a more traditional space if you find something that binds the collection to the room - like color. "If you have a color on your wall that's featured in the collection, that's a nice way to integrate the collection into the room," Kloeters says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
Also on offer are wine tours and haute couture fashion tours, or theres Barcelona by Night, a crawl through bars and traditional cabaret shows ... Then we visit Iriarte Iriarte, a new shop where beautiful leather goods are made and sold by two young designers, something Richardson is keen we take note of, because for all the efforts Barcelonas town planners have put into resisting the homogenization of their streets, its still unusual for young people to take up traditional trades. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
• Sample Basque cuisine and culture in Shoshone Sep 11, 2009
SHOSHONE - The Lincoln County Historical Society and Gooding Basque Association are offering the tastes and history of Magic Valley's Basque culture with a traditional dinner and cultural presentation at the community center at the Lincoln County Fair-grounds on Oct. 3. Expect a talk by Boise State University assistant professor of history John Bieter and a tour of the historical Soloaga Boarding House, about one block from the community center. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
18-20: Pickin' in the Pines: Music festival with traditional and acoustic bands, workshops, dance, kids activities and camping. Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Flagstaff. (AZCentral -- Travel)
GUTHRIE COUNTY FAIR Sep 4, 2009
The traditional Saturday 10 a.m. parade forms on School Street at the south edge of town. Always a big draw, mud volleyball competition starts at 1 p.m. Also at 1 p.m. (both Saturday and Sunday) is the antique truck and tractor show with oat threshing. (The Guthrian, IA)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Necklaces, earrings, and rings are traditional Peruvian handicrafts ... The style of a "stuffed wool weaving" originally from San Pedro de las Cajas is considered a traditional Peruvian technique ... Woodwork: Carvings feature local animals such as llamas, pumas, and condors are widely available, as are the traditional colorfully painted wooden flutes, Pan-flutes, and rain sticks. (Suite101.com)
Recession dims the glow at WGBH Sep 1, 2009
All its traditional sources of revenue are strained. Major donors have lost money in the stock market and those who are coming back have psychic poverty; they re thinking poor. (Boston Globe)
Everyday a London Antique Market Aug 26, 2009
The early hour is the traditional result of the old law of march; ouvert, which stated that goods sold from sunset to sunrise did not have to have provenance proven. In other words those selling in the market could knowingly sell stolen goods. (Suite101.com)
Lake Oconee visit was an inspiration Aug 25, 2009
She found antique items and other pieces to fit with the traditional Southern dcor that they wanted, and also used existing furniture including European antiques that had been in her husband s family. How far from home: About 1 hour, 20 minutes from their home in Vinings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Bring the party to work, not work to the party Aug 25, 2009
Instead of being based in a traditional office and Elisco Advertising had been in several in Monroeville, the East End and the Strip District the company opted for a Lawrenceville building that formerly housed an antiques shop. We had three criteria it had to have a storefront, a kitchen and outdoor seating, Elisco said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
'Househusbands' a bland, unreal show Aug 14, 2009
"So it doesn't really fit into a concept of a woman being a breadwinner and a man being at home in a traditional way.". Fox Reality Channel can be found on traditional Comcast (Channel 118), former Adelphia (Channel 165 or 108), Verizon FiOS TV (197), DirecTV (250) and DISH (190). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
"I grew up with traditional style furniture. I love it." ... Trash and Treasures is a direct importer of a lot of furniture now, though it continues to carry the traditional styles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Who were the robbers? Aug 7, 2009
Why Malawi's traditional music will beat forever. . (BBC News -- UK)
Tips on creating an instant home office Aug 5, 2009
People who have traditional furnishings and antiques are often worried about how to make a home office blend in, Brun says. It is actually a little easier for people who lean towards clean, contemporary taste to find all the working pieces to the puzzle, she says. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
More Businesses Turn to Twitter Aug 4, 2009
He says Twitter lets them share information directly with their consumers in a way traditional advertising or marketing do not. "The companies you do follow, you're engaged with," he said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Auer Dult, Munich's Oldest Fair Jul 31, 2009
Handmade children's toys, candles and leather goods, and traditional Bavarian clothing are also on offer. Food and candy stands sell traditional food and drink such as bratwurst, pickled fish sandwiches, Flammbrot (an oven-baked baked bread smothered in onions and bacon), sugared almonds, strudel, and--at the autumn Auer Dult--hot mulled wine and punch. (Suite101.com)
Take my advice Jul 31, 2009
I became a careers adviser partly because of an interest in gender equality and, 17 years later, still enjoy working with clients who want to do "non-traditional" jobs ... As a worrying number of young women are still going into traditional, low-paid occupations we all need to question our assumptions and prejudices and send out the message that, if you have the talent, you really can be anything you want to be. (BBC News -- UK)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
Whether tackling an entire residence or just one room, Wilkinson is equally comfortable creating traditional or modern spaces ... Paint tip: "If you want to give a traditional room more of a contemporary bent, paint all moldings and trim the same color as the wall. I typically use eggshell on the wall and satin or semi-gloss on the trim for a touch of contrast." ... Mix it up: "Don't be afraid of mixing different styles. I typically will mix an 18th or 19th century walnut buffet with a Lucite or... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stockholm, Sweden Jul 25, 2009
The old interiors are wonderfully furnished, complete with guides dressed in traditional outfits ... Here are some of the traditional dishes you'll find: herring, boiled potatoes, knackebrod (Swedish crisp bread), gravlax (salt-cured salmon flavored with dill and served with a sweet mustard sauce) and meatballs with gravy and lingonberry sauce. (CNN -- Travel)
Stay-at-home mother becomes decorating star Jul 25, 2009
She has been featured in countless shelter publications, including Elle Decor, Southern Accents and Traditional Home, and images of her soft, pretty spaces turn up almost weekly on design blogs. She and her husband, Jim, also an interior decorator, own eight home furnishings stores in four Southern cities: Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Private passion Jul 24, 2009
He said: "We put on about 40 events a year. Nationally there are probably 200 toy fairs a year, and they just get bigger, like supermarkets. "Whereas interest in traditional antiques seem to be dwindling, the great thing about toys is they keep attracting new generations who want to collect mementos from their youth. " Across the hall, some younger buyers are gathered around boxed Star Wars figures on a table belonging to David Stringer and Nicola Lovell. The pair have been selling for 10 years... (BBC News -- UK)
Starbucks' corporate style tries for community image Jul 20, 2009
In the spirit of a traditional coffeehouse, it will serve wine and beer, host live music and poetry readings and sell espresso from a manual machine rather than the automated type found in most Starbucks stores. The changes come as retailers, including Starbucks, are suffering from slower foot traffic and lower profits. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Novogrod added that among her magazine's readers, she has noticed a "huge migration and interest away from the classic European capitals and classic resorts to destinations that offer a very particular sense of place. ... The world has gotten smaller in some ways and the traditional places have gotten less interesting and more familiar.". Another factor that may have contributed to the No. 1 ranking for Udaipur is that for the first time in the survey's 14-year history, results were included... (Yahoo News)
Hawaiian music stars in the heart of Waikiki Jul 10, 2009
Maunalua will play traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music in September and October, and Cecilio and Kapono will finish off the rest of the year with Hawaiian acoustic rock. Hourlong sets start at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the cocktail show are $49, with a two-drink minimum ($10 discount for kama'aina tickets). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Schedule of Independence Day events Jul 4, 2009
Troy's Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration includes a traditional hometown parade followed by live music, Montana cuisine, the annual quilt show, kids' activities, antique car show, pioneer and craft exhibits, and a fireworks display at dusk ... Most historians don't believe the traditional story about the Philadelphia seamstress consulting with George Washington before creating a flag with five-pointed stars. (Missoulian, MT)
Roundup of Independence Day festivities in western Montana Jul 3, 2009
Troy's Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration includes a traditional hometown parade followed by live music, Montana cuisine, the annual quilt show, kids' activities, antique car show, pioneer and craft exhibits, and a fireworks display at dusk. Call (406) 295-1064. (Missoulian, MT)
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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
It's Franschhoek time Jun 29, 2009
On the menu you'll find traditional frogs' legs, duck, sweetbreads of veal, and rabbit, although they cater equally well for the less adventurous diner ... Starter: Traditional frogs legs with butter, pepper and garlic ... Let winemaker Achim von Arnim show you traditional sabrage at Cabrire, tel +27 21 876 8500, www. (iAfrica.com)
Heirloom Machine QuiltingEssential... Jun 16, 2009
Heirloom machine quilting uses an ordinary home sewing machine to create the look of traditional hand quilting, without the need for time-consuming hand stitching. Heirloom quilts are known for formal, densely stitched designs of the type often seen on antique quilts in museums, with elaborate wreaths, feathers, swags, and flowers; tiny, intricate stipples and grid patterns; and trapunto (areas stuffed with extra batting to make them stand up above the main body of the quilt. (Suite101.com)
Have some close encounters for your summer vacation Jun 4, 2009
And more of us are doing just that, according to a recent survey from the US Travel Association, which found more Americans are planning daytrips and long weekends, rather than the traditional weeklong getaway. Of course, when you consider the abundance of destinations that are, oh, just about an hour's drive (or less) from Boston, it's little wonder that this is fast becoming the Summer of the Staycation. (Boston Globe)
Urban Cool Made in the Country May 30, 2009
"I choose to use powder coating because it is much more friendly to the environment than traditional solvent based paints, as it contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs)," Scego notes on his Web site, www. colescegodesign. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Claim halts sale of Roadshow find May 29, 2009
Thought to have been painted on a visit to Cuba, it depicts two young girls and a boy dressed in traditional Spanish-style dress. They are seated in front of a large ceramic pot containing a palm leaf. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Decorating Small Rooms May 28, 2009
Hang or prop an oversize mirror along the wall opposite the entryway to the room to give an immediate focal point and encourage the perception that the room is larger than it is scour antiques shops or look for reproduction mirrors that are glazed to look old for a style that works with both traditional and contemporary decorating. Don't overcrowd a wall with a jumble of framed prints or photos; the resulting look resembles unorganized clutter and actually makes the room feel smaller and hectic. (Suite101.com)
Antiques fill PV ranch remodel May 22, 2009
They transformed a beehive fireplace into a more traditional one, thus switching the focus to a bank of custom cabinets created for books, a television and a display area for Gwen's collection of crosses and other religious pieces. French doors open onto a spacious covered patio that runs the length of the home. (AZCentral -- Home)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend May 22, 2009
Ahuna Family Polynesian Dancers perform fire and traditional dances at 7 p.m. on the Navuoo Outdoor Stage, Nauvoo, Ill. Free admission. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Robert Hively-Johnson: Missing the gold ring May 16, 2009
kb wrote on May 15, 2009 4:03 PM:" Or. religion declines as a result, and at the same time as, the traditional family does. That core element so touted and held high by the "Moral Majority" for no other reason needed than it has propped up the church since inception. As the concept of family changes, and morphs into accepted "normal" versions simply due to pervasiveness alone, i. e. divorce, single motherhood, (and on the rise), gay marriage, the church, instead of welcoming all... (Winona Daily News, MN)
#46 HAMMONDSPORT, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Nearby is the more traditional. They've got an excellent back patio if sampling the haul from your winery visits is on the agenda (from 200; [800] 506-3071). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
#5 CHESTER, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Get ready for a traditional New England fair at Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society Country Fair at The Chester Fair Grounds from August 28 to 30. HOT TIP Four miles up the road is Cockaponset State Forest for laidback fishing, hiking and swimming in Cockaponset Lake. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
S.F. searches for solution to Japan Center woes May 13, 2009
Three cleared blocks were reconceived in an attempt to combine the best of the suburbs and city: a shopping center that mimicked the charm of Japan's traditional streets and shops, but with climate-controlled walkways and convenient underground parking ... "We're committed to economic development while maintaining our traditional businesses; it's a very difficult balance.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
See Seoul's ancient sights for less May 13, 2009
South Koreans in traditional dresses dance to celebrate the birthday of Buddha on May 2 at the Jogye Temple in Seoul, South Korea ... Cheap stays: Staying in a traditional Korean house is the best way to live the history of Seoul ... The narrow, winding alleyways of Bukchon, one of the last surviving old-style areas of the capital, is full of guesthouses built in the traditional, U-shaped "hanok" style with graceful, swooping eaves and intimate courtyards. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Machinists union wants back in at United May 9, 2009
IAMs key selling point is its traditional defined-benefit pension plan; its members are the only United workers who still have such a plan. The company-sponsored pension plans were ended after parent UAL Corp. entered bankruptcy protection, and they were transferred to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp., which pays a fraction of the original amount. (Crain's Chicago Business)
New CBOT grain swaps see slow start May 8, 2009
"Calendar" swap for corn, soybeans and wheat work much like traditional futures hedging, appealing to ethanol and livestock producers who want to lock in a purchase price for grain ... CME was also looking to be respond to loud grain hedger complaints, led by the influential National Grain and Feed Association, that CBOT 's traditional futures contracts -- especially, wheat -- were "broken" and not working. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Quality Furniture by Alex Lamont May 7, 2009
The range of Lamont products is limited by the nature of the manufacturing process and ranges from ceramic and glass vases and vessels through limited edition lacquer, decorative accessories lamps to bowls and vases, hand built furniture in traditional and contemporary styles, antiques and modern sculpture. Lamont s artists work with the finest and most rare of materials from shell, silver, lacquer work, chagrin, parchment and even petrified wood. (Suite101.com)
Adelaide Osborne; put style into Marblehead homes; 97 Apr 30, 2009
She was known for mixing formal and traditional pieces with homey colors and textures that created inviting rooms rich in unexpected detail. Mrs. Osborne was "invested in making sure people's houses looked as beautiful as they wanted them to be," Olson said. (Boston Globe)
Newport's rich history Apr 28, 2009
Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St., across from Brick Market Place, offers traditional pub fare with some regional touches ... The Rhode Island version of the traditional milkshake is 24 ounces; if you can finish three of them, you get the fourth free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Traditional Storytime Special Edition event, 10:30 a.m. at Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Ave. E., in celebration of the library's 100th birthday ... College of Southern Idaho Percussion Ensemble concert, 7 p.m. MAY 2 at CSI's Fine Arts Center recital hall, 315 Falls Ave. W. Featuring drumming and percussion with traditional, modern and original works ... Arts on Tour presents New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band, 7:30 p.m. MAY 5 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Famed designer introduces new line to ATL Apr 14, 2009
Bunny Williams legendary design firm may be based in New York, but the interior designer s traditional aesthetic has classic Southern appeal. Williams is known for creating welcoming interiors designed for how people live and entertain, right down to where the homeowner sets her cup of coffee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Community Briefing (9) Mar 29, 2009
This is an intermediate level painting class using traditional oils. The workshop is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is a 55 fee for this class. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Going on budget or splurge Mar 29, 2009
Eat: Don't miss a visit to the home of the traditional muffuletta, the Central Grocery Co. This tiny, old-fashioned Italian grocery store with a creaky floor serves a round of crusty Italian bread filled with Genoa salami, ham and sliced provolone and topped with olive salad, about $8, but enough for a picnic for four. 923 Decatur St., 504-523-1620. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Protect Tibetan culture through development Mar 27, 2009
For Tibetan people, traditional wisdom and know-how, accumulated over generations and through the acid test, are actually part of their cultural identities. Preservation of their traditional knowledge system will somehow ply strength and energy to the future development of the Tibetan culture as a whole ... Tibet has made much headway in revitalizing its traditional thoughts and culture since the region was finally rid of the shackle of serfdom in 1959. (People's Daily Online, China)
* A new look at the ways of ancient Japan Mar 26, 2009
With a wooden walking staff, a wagesa (scarf) and a conical straw hat, they travel, traditionally on foot, on a 1,400km circuit established by followers of the Buddhist scholar Kobo Daishi ... This isnt a traditional guesthouse; every visitor contributes to the homes upkeep, from gardening and cleaning to manure making and maintenance ... There are plans to expand Chiiori, to create a new type of tourism that celebrates the local and traditional. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Mayfair meets modern Mar 15, 2009
But the traditional touches that have long made it charming still do: expert, white-coated martini service in the cocktail lounge and handmade Earl Grey chocolates at turn-down. All this is to say that, with the dollar near a 25-year high against the British pound, maybe it's time for a hop across the pond and a bit of retail therapy. (Boston Globe)
Fear fuels gun sales Mar 15, 2009
But there are many other people who are anything but traditional gun lovers -- first-time customers fearing civil disorder. "These are not cops, rednecks or hunters," Scott Buckwald said, looking around his packed store. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
Make sure to stop by the antiques shops known as Lao Zhou's (152 and 204 Jinxian Road; 86-136-8191-6036) for Old Shanghai-era furniture and knickknacks; One by One (141-10 Changle Road; 86-21-5306-3280; also at 141-12 Changle Road and 143 Xinle Road) for work by the city's emerging conceptual fashion designers; and Spin (758 Julu Road, Building 3; 86-21-6279-2545), which produces contemporary ceramics in the traditional porcelain-making center of Jingdezhen ... Watch a woman weave traditional... (International Herald Tribune)
'Dream home' filled with fun touches Mar 13, 2009
A set of traditional-looking stairs that seem like they ve long been there lead from the media room to an area housing Abby s groovy bedroom, plenty of storage for Johnson s extensive Christmas decor and a guest room that re-imagines traditional antiques and patterns with a modern mix. In fact, Mitchell combined wallpapers and wood tones throughout the home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
