Caught in history Nov 8, 2009
Turns out the Babe's swing was, of course, caught by a camera that familiar wide stride, eyes cast upward and bat pointing straight at the New York sky and transferred onto a 20-cent postage stamp 56 years later ... Suddenly that warm afternoon in 1927 takes on more dimensions ... Afterward, in the noisy Yankees locker room, a reporter watched as Ruth dug through his cluttered locker for his misplaced shirt. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces God of War(R) III Ultimate Edition - an Exclusive Collector's Pack Celebrating the Final Installment of the Award-Winning Franchise Oct 31, 2009
Housed in a Replica of Pandora's Box, the God of War(R) III Ultimate Edition will Include Premium Collectible and Digital Content for Fans New and Old ... Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the worldwide release of the God of War III Ultimate Edition available exclusively for the PlayStation3 (PS3(TM)) system ... Built by the fans and for the fans of the award-winning God of War franchise, the God of War III Ultimate Edition will feature an... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Residents turn out to sell antiques at roadshow Oct 29, 2009
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow also looks for war memorabilia and vintage toys. Hipsher said the most valuable toys date from the 1920s-30s, particularly wind-up toys, but some 1960s Hot Wheels cars with red lines on the tires are highly sought by collectors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow Oct 21, 2009
Today and Sunday, Oct. 18, Fantasy of Flight will welcome five American war heroes as they share their stories of triumph surrounding the legendary B-17. The World War II veterans will interact with guests in open forum/question-and-answer sessions scheduled both days at 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. ... Rich has been recognized for his gunnery instruction to well-known celebrity students Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
City Beat (5) Oct 18, 2009
Includes a preview of The Pacific, a ten-part World War II miniseries co-produced by Hanks ... Author Jim Robenalt speaks at the Orange branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 31300 Chagrin Blvd., at 7 p.m. Author discusses his book The Harding Affair, about the personal and political life of President Warren G. Harding ... Paleontologist Dr. Stephen Gatesy speaks on An Animated Approach to Dinosaur Locomotion at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History at 7:30 p.m. 3-D animation software... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Historical museum schedules open houses Sep 18, 2009
Pick is most famous for building the Burma Bridge during World War II. Tools belonging to Dr. George Wickliffe are showcased along with rare items from the town's old tobacco days. Other vintage offerings include a victrola, sewing machine, 1944 Sears Roebuck Catalog, Hotel Harvey signs, and old scrapbooks. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
"It's the light at the end of the dock," he said, borrowing from the novel, "The Great Gatsby," "you are always reaching toward those memories." ... Much of the most prized memorabilia comes from central Europe, with some from Italy, the United States and Japan, which jumped into production after World War I. ... They looked like $5,000 Santas," he said. Avoiding such scams takes education and being suspicious of anything, especially on eBay, that seems to be too good a deal, Heintze said. Glow... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow on lay-away Aug 5, 2009
Old pocketwatches, war and advertising memorabilia and old toys are other examples of items that collectors are interested, but Wright said as with most things, demand for specific types of items is cyclic. (Reach reporter Brian Gehring at 250-8254 or brian. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose Jul 14, 2009
Coins predating 1965, jewelry, silver items, toys, dolls, trains, watches, advertising memorabilia and war items are all sought after by the collectors ... Silver: Flatware, tea sets, goblets, jewelry, etc ... War Items: Civil War, World War I, World War II, and all other items like swords, daggers, bayonets, etc. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Collectibles can be more than a hobby Jul 12, 2009
But much of collecting has to do with the emotion someone feels toward a person, object or genre, and experts say that s how you should first approach collecting ... Star Wars toys also maintain their popularity ... There are people in their 40s who want Star Wars toys because they saw them in the 70s, Neal said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
At the same time, Norris' bellicose manager was overbooking her, trying to bed her and pushing her toward a movie career she didn't want. She says she turned down Bob Hope's USO tour of Vietnam because she opposed the war and refused an offer to sing with Sergio Mendes l '66 ... E-mail Edward Guthmann at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Wild Bill Days drawing crowds for Old West celebration Jun 20, 2009
Cash and other prizes will be awarded during the championships ... James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok was a Western lawman during the expansion of the Great Plains and West after the Civil War ... Moderators will monitor comments with an eye toward maintaining a high level of civility in this forum. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ted Williams Baseball Collectibles May 29, 2009
Williams' baseball career was interrupted twice by military service, with Ted serving as a Marine Corps aviator in both World War II and Korea ... A partially-graded Fleer Williams set in outstanding condition sold at Robert Edward Auctions for $5,510 ... One prominent example -- the actual Hillerich & Bradsby model U1 bat that Ted used to blast home run #517 on September 2, 1960 -- sold for $43,125 at Robert Edward Auctions. (Suite101.com)
O.J. Appeals Robbery, Kidnap Conviction May 27, 2009
Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content ... Country Says S. Korea's Participation In U.S.-Led Ship Interception Program Tantamount To Declaration Of War. (CBS News)
Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show to Showcase Unique Collections from Pretty Artisan Cards to Rough Old West Cowboys May 17, 2009
"Whether you are a collector, are doing genealogy research, or want unique images for decorating or scrapbooking, it's a lot of fun hunting for treasures." The wide variety of topicals includes subjects like lighthouses, town views, sports, stadiums, humor, risqu;, transportation, animals, holiday and patriotic themes such as Civil War and military die cuts and 4th of July and Memorial Day postcards. In terms of paper collectibles, the show offers everything from matchbooks and sheet music to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Where Britannia reigns supreme May 3, 2009
She is at every royal appearance, most recently Prince Edward's trip to Fort Henry last year ... The most colorful place to experience British Kingston is Fort Henry, built during the War of 1812 to protect the St. Lawrence from marauding American neighbors ... That's where I met David Smith, who with two of his buddies was hitching up a bateau they planned to use at a War of 1812 reenactment in Sackets Harbor, N.Y. They are members of the Canadian Fencibles, military nostalgists who have grown... (Boston Globe)
Citi Field Ready To Rock Apr 10, 2009
$200 Million Collectibles Highlights from Christie's Art Cabinet including Andy Warhol's Pepper Pot ... Zillow's Advertising Indicator What ads on the real estate site say about economy CEO Spotlight: McAfee David DeWalt's security software firm continues to grow despite downturn ... America's Nuclear Growth A trip to the Florida Keys where crocodiles thrive in the warm waters of a nuclear plant. (Forbes -- Business)
Picking up the pieces (2163) Apr 7, 2009
"I'll have to do it over time because I'm not going to do it tomorrow." But Doris is among the several business owners who suffered major losses and yet are moving forward to rebuild their businesses ... But she's gotten out of the flower business before to work in the financial sector and said being a florist is just too rewarding ... A pilot, Harrison said the blaze destroyed a photo signed by a member of the Doolittle air raid over Japan during World War II, as well as other memorabilia. (Montana Standard, MT)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Gillam and his family have seen most of the tourist attractions in this country, including the grand Canyon, Alamo, Golden Great Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Gettysburg s Civil War battlefield, Arizona Battleship Memorial, Philadelphia s Constitution Square, St. Louis Arch, Mount Rushmore, Concord Bridge and the homes of several U.S. presidents ... Several high school teachers, basketball coach Chuck Smith, and Wayne Woods and Howard Terry in Bonne Terre were very important in my life as role... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Green Light AIG Bonuses Mar 24, 2009
$200 Million Collectibles Highlights from Christie's Art Cabinet including Andy Warhol's Pepper Pot ... Not So 'C-Sweet' A tough job market for CEO's creates a war on talent ... Infosys Expansion Plans India's 2nd largest outsourcing firm now aims to compete with U.S. software firms. (Forbes -- Business)
Gandhi's glasses and a rabbit's head Mar 6, 2009
pivotal figure in India's history in the 20th Century, he was imprisoned by the British four times before leading the nation towards independence in 1947. On January 30, 1948 he was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic who could not forgive Gandhi for his religious tolerance towards Muslims ... China's bronzes disappeared when French and British colonial armies looted the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing at the end of the second Opium War in 1860. (Asia Times Online)
Short train trip is quaint, fun Feb 27, 2009
Or rent a car (Enterprise serves the area) near the train depot and drive five miles to Currahee Mountain, site of Camp Toccoa, which was a training ground for World War II paratroopers. WWII buffs may want to visit in early October, during Currahee Military Weekend, to see displays of military memorabilia, vintage cars and planes, a USO mobile canteen and battle re-enactments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
$200 Million Collectibles Highlights from Christie's Art Cabinet including Andy Warhol's Pepper Pot ... Native Tongue Carnegie Speech's software aims to break down language barriers ... America's Nuclear Growth A trip to the Florida Keys where crocodiles thrive in the warm waters of a nuclear plant. (Forbes -- Business)
Tough market for antiques, heirlooms sellers Feb 19, 2009
At an auction business in downtown Cincinnati that has been around since around the Civil War, owner J. Louis Karp warns clients they face "a terrible market.". He recently told customers to expect $300 to $400 for a sterling silver flatware set. (AZCentral -- Business)
Crandon celebrates 100 years of history Feb 10, 2009
It was World War II, when he left to fight in North Africa, that Ambrose Moore last lived outside the town of Pine Lake. SPORTS. (Forest Republican, WI)
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of ... Feb 7, 2009
Joe Keefe of the National Archives regional headquarters in Waltham was sifting through a box of old documents when he came across a Civil War draft letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln ... There s a wanted poster offering a 100,000 reward for the capture of John Wilkes Booth, which reads, The murderer of our late beloved president Abraham Lincoln is still at large, and draft contracts inked on still-vivid purple paper. (Boston Herald)
