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Focus: Amorsolo the man and his art Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 4:36AMHis Art, Our Heart: The Amorsolo Retrospective is an ongoing mammoth tribute to the prolific portraitist and painter of Philippine sunlight: Fernando Amorsolo, first National Artist and Grand Old Man of Philippine Art. One man, seven museums, a lot of paintings: BusinessWorld went and saw them all.
Judge Levitz steps down after 23 years Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 6:54PMBy the time Dana Mark Levitz was 13, he knew he wanted to be a judge. It was that summer — the first he was permitted to use public transportation by himself — he took buses and streetcars downtown and watched trials at the city courthouse.
Schensul: Give yourself a getaway Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 11:22AMAh yes. The twinkling lights, the patient, padding-disheveled Santas, the ambient Muzak carols.
How to minimize the ill effects of computer vision syndrome Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 10:30AMQ. My job requires me to spend more than 8 hours a day in front of the computer. Does prolonged computer use have any adverse effect, especially a permanent one, on eyesight? How can I prevent these adverse effects, aside from resigning from my work?
Homes bedecked for holiday Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:23PMEven Scrooge would come away humming a Christmas tune after taking the Danville Holiday Tour of Homes, which will be next weekend.
The Cost-of-Living-Stylishly Index Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 11:37PMThough many pieces at West and Green are unaffordable to anyone who isn?t Sting, they are inspiring to behold.
Live large on small sums in Frankfurt Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 11:24PM FRANKFURT, Germany -- A world financial center packed with investment bankers sounds like a tough place to do on a budget, but even the Manhattan of continental Europe has secrets aplenty for the thrifty. ...
Her world in miniature - Husband shares his wife’s intricate dollhouses after her passing Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:25AMJim Willis takes a closer look at one of his late wife Karen Willis’ handmade miniature scenes. “She made this library, and every book in it,” says Willis.
After tragedy, businessman, pastor battle to restore neighborhood Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 6:58PMShortly after 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston was shot and killed by police in her northwest Atlanta home in 2006, a prominent pastor in her neighborhood received a telephone call from an unlikely source offering assistance. Buckhead resident John Gordon, a business owner active in Atlanta civic affairs, wanted to help residents in the English Avenue community combat what he considered overall ...
Design: Will the Obamas turn the White House green? Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:08PMWASHINGTON (AP) – Michelle Obama says she wants the White House to feel full of energy.
Things to do, places to go Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:11AMLocated on the first floor of The Plaza in Tumon. Happy hour daily, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. Open Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Call 649-2389.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:46AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
6 Fort Worth garden shops take the root of a dream and grow Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:48AMA vision of an urban homestead is taking hold in what was once a ramshackle commercial building on a side street not far from downtown Fort Worth. The grounds hold a table for a fledgling organic farmers market.
Rouge restaurant doing more than just getting by Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:28AMWEST STOCKBRIDGE — While many stores and restaurants are struggling through difficult economic times, one local community has come together to ensure that a popular eatery can continue to thrive.
Lower East Side old and new: History and hipsters Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:05PM NEW YORK — For waves of immigrants to America, the Lower East Side was a place of first settlement. Today it’s one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods. But it’s easy to find history amid the hipsters. Some shops sell pickles and knishes; some sell tapas and tattoos. A grand building with arches and columns at 175 E. Broadway, which once housed the Yiddish Forward newspaper, is now home to $3 ...
Fall rugs put style underfoot Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:26PMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
Bond is back; ‘Quantum of Solace’ veers drastically from the usual 007 premise but still is a thriller Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:23AMOK, I’ll say it. Never again. Don’t ever let this happen again to James Bond. “Quantum of Solace” is his 22nd film, and he will survive it, but for the 23rd it is necessary to go back to the drawing board and redesign from the ground up.Please understand: James Bond is not an action hero! He is too good for that. He is an attitude. Violence for him is an annoyance. He exists for the foreplay and ...
Christmas shopping weekends Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:19AMSix writers reveal where to go and what to buy - from Estonian amber and Turkish silk to a cheap pair of Clarks
Friday, November 14, 2008 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:06PMLoft apartments are former commercial or industrial buildings that have been converted into apartments. They are large open spaces with high ceilings. Loft is a large, usually unpartitioned floor over a factory, warehouse or other commercial or industrial space.
Ontario braces for a grey wave Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 3:45AM2008 Atkinson Fellow Judy Steed spent a year documenting the most pressing implications of our aging society. Her week-long multimedia series of insights and portraits in aging begins today.
(Not) just a juggalo Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:02PMGot Milk? (11/5/2008) Will this producer-emcee become the latest rap superstar from Detroit? Got Milk? (11/5/2008) Will this producer-emcee become the latest rap superstar from Detroit?
Democratic environment for political solution emerging Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 1:35PMPresident Mahinda Rajapaksa presented the Budget 2009 at Parliament yesterday.
Bringing smiles back Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:49AMIn developed countries, most children born with clefts immediately undergo reconstructive surgery within the first few months after birth to correct the defect and significantly improve their facial appearance. This is the standard procedure.
Bringing smiles back Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:49AMIn developed countries, most children born with clefts immediately undergo reconstructive surgery within the first few months after birth to correct the defect and significantly improve their facial appearance. This is the standard procedure.
Fall rugs: Selections put style underfoot Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:39AMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
Fall rugs: Selections put style underfoot Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:39AMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
UC team virtually rebuilds lost architecture of the Shakers Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:39AMThe Shakers, a religious group that built 19 communities in the United States during the 1800s, had a prolific and distinct architectural construction and design style. Much of that architecture has been lost; however, a UC project aims to virtually rebuild it.
UC team virtually rebuilds lost architecture of the Shakers Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:39AMThe Shakers, a religious group that built 19 communities in the United States during the 1800s, had a prolific and distinct architectural construction and design style. Much of that architecture has been lost; however, a UC project aims to virtually rebuild it.
Market - LV Wood Floors - Reclaimed wood Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 1:19AMAlthough LV Wood Floors has been based in Upstate New York for some 25 years, the lumber sold by this family-run business is salvaged from demolished buildings the world over.
Market - LV Wood Floors - Reclaimed wood Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 1:19AMAlthough LV Wood Floors has been based in Upstate New York for some 25 years, the lumber sold by this family-run business is salvaged from demolished buildings the world over.
Fall rugs put style underfoot Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 9:30PMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
The Sims 3 Q&A: Dreams, Wishes, and Improving on The Sims 2 [PC] Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 6:13PMWe get the latest on the anticipated virtual-life simulator. Plus new screens.
HomelivingStyle.com Joins Obama Campaign Efforts Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 5:05PM HomelivingStyle.com believes in the Obama campaign Motto, America needs to Change to prosper, and they are ready to do something about it.HomelivingStyle.com has just launched its once ever "Change America Sale "up to 70% off to help boost Consumer Spending in a weakened economy
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, a Luxury Collection Hotel Officially Opens Its Doors Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 3:18PM Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and SBE today announced the debut of the 297 room Philippe Starck-designed SLS Hotel ...
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, a Luxury Collection Hotel Officially Opens Its Doors Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 3:11PM LOS ANGELES----Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and SBE today announced the debut of the 297 room Philippe Starck-designed SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, A Luxury Collection Hotel.
Woodland writer explores new country with old customs Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 1:24AMGreetings from the newest nation in the world — Kosovo. My very understanding husband, Jerry Wallace, gave me the gift of a year in Europe to research some writing projects. For now, I have joined a family friend from Seattle, Robert Sanford, on a six-week photographic expedition through the Balkans.
Sunday Calendar Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 11:04PMANNUAL HUNGER WALK: 1 p.m. Hampton Park, Charleston. The 15th annual CROP Hunger Walk invites the public for a 1.3- or 2.6-mile walk around the park and enjoy music, face painting, coloring, firetruck and police horse demonstrations and more.
Colorful rugs are works of art Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 11:01PMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
Austerity craft: Never mind the flatpacks Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 7:15PM Eight years ago, Grace Hawthorne and Shoshana Berger launched ReadyMade, a craft magazine for the under-forties, after getting frustrated that the only DIY publications out there catered to housewives wanting to create "the über-perfect doily" or the hardcore DIY set.
Latest rugs go for the artsy look Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 2:15AMExciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues.
Local congregations 11.02.08 - 11.07.08 Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 9:39PMASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST, Webbers Falls, Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Religion Calendar Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 4:33AM Today
Museum and Gallery Listings Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 12:08AMSelective listings from art critics of The New York Times.
Simonsig revives Cape Winelands charm with new eclectic restaurant Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 5:10PMPioneering wine estate, Simonsig, captivates all the senses with its lavish splurge of genuine Winelands hospitality served up in their new restaurant, cuvée (koo-VAY), unveiling an eclectic mix of old world meets Cape Dutch modernism.
Sweet deals! 23 secret beach retreats Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:01PM From Mexico to the Mediterranean, Travel + Leisure magazine spotlights up-and-coming seaside retreats where the dollar still goes far — and authentic experiences are well within reach.
Sweet deals! 23 secret beach retreats Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:01PM From Mexico to the Mediterranean, Travel + Leisure magazine spotlights up-and-coming seaside retreats where the dollar still goes far — and authentic experiences are well within reach.
Leo Club: high-class refuge for the rich Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 1:32PMOleksiy Boyko Shortly after its opening, Leo Club became one of the most prestigious places in the city to hold corporate parties and celebrations.
Post Ranch Inn: Art of the Authentic Guest Experience Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 1:06PM Post Ranch Inn, a luxury coastal resort in Big Sur recognized throughout the world, offers a perfect palette that balances a stunning natural setting with unsurpassed rooms and suites, dining and amenities, where each detail is artfully crafted and executed to deliver the ultimate retreat for romance, indulgence and relaxation.
Peter Schjeldahl: Timely retrospectives in Baltimore and New York. Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 11:08PMRetrospectives of two veteran contemporary artists who make a lot of people happy, including me, have opened, as if on order for hard times. “Franz West, To Build a House You Start with the Roof: Work 1972-2008,” at the Baltimore Museum of Art, and “Mary Heilmann: To Be Someone,” at . . .
Government seeks to foster youthful enterprise Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 12:17PMJames Murray-Wells, a 22-year-old internet entrepreneur, is due to share a stage with ministers today at a government- sponsored “summit” marking the start of its Enterprise Week. He would appear the ideal fresh-faced candidate for politicians to pat on the head at the best publicised of more than 1,000 events loosely connected by the passion of Gordon Brown, the chancellor, for promoting ...