Life Near the Center of the StoryTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:00PMLast summer, my wife became NPR’s correspondent in Baghdad. I couldn’t join her there, so we decided I’d move to Istanbul, with its cobblestoned streets, abundant fresh food, humming nightlife, and gleaming airport.
Trade commission rules that Kodak didn’t violate Apple patentsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:22PMROCHESTER, N.Y. – The U.S. arbiter for trade disputes has spurned Apple Inc.’s digital-camera patent claims against Eastman Kodak Co., a 131-year-old photography pioneer caught in a perilous race to redefine itself in the cutthroat digital-imaging arena.
Carver Old Home Day events and informationTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:41AMCar Cruise and Show The fifth annual Old Home Day Car Cruise and Show will be held Saturday July 30. Local antique and classic cars will gather at the Town Hall parking lot at 10a.m. The cruise will leave the Town Hall at 11a.m.
Casey Anthony, acquitted, now must rebuild lifeTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:21AMBy: KYLE HIGHTOWER & MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A big fat book deal? A life in hiding? Motherhood again? What could the future hold for Casey Anthony when she gets out of ...
U of M-Area Apts. Sell for $1.6M in ForeclosureMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:16PMSycamore Bank has bought three apartment complexes near the University of Memphis at a substitute trustee’s sale, or foreclosure sale, for $1.6 ...
Wharton Files for Re-ElectionMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:16PMMemphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. filed his qualifying petition for re-election Monday, July 18 at noon. Wharton is seeking a full four-year term in the o...
Mega-mansion emerges where historic Casa Feliz once stoodTuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:53AMWINTER PARK — More than a decade after local residents rallied to save the historic Casa Feliz home from demolition, the house that is emerging in its place on Lake Osceola will likely be the largest mansion yet in a city known for its extraordinary residences.
Master of colourTuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:53AMErnst Haas transforms the world with photography
Mega-mansion emerges where Casa Feliz once stood | PicturesMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:53PMWINTER PARK -- More than a decade after local residents rallied to save the historic Casa Feliz home from demolition, the house that is emerging in its place on Lake Osceola will likely be the largest mansion yet in a city known for its extraordinary residences.
Protecting land owners from land fraudMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:46PMWith the end of the crippling three decade war, Sri Lanka embarks on two new fronts in its war on land fraudsters and its war on ideas to prevent land fraud.
Uptown Art Fair Celebrating 48th Annual Event With the Theme "Art Meets Life"Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:28AMThe 2011 Uptown Art Fair is celebrating its 48th annual fair with the theme "Art Meets Life", and an exciting lineup of nationally recognized artists, special performances, youth artists, a celebrity art sale, Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Expo, and much more.
For the love of chickenMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:06AMLittle cooking ideas for a big favourite, writes Sarah Hobbs and Natascha Mirosch.
Cape Fear region county-by-county roundupSaturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:10PMA roundup of news from throughout the Cape Fear region. The county Parks and Recreation Department is holding registration for youth soccer and TOT soccer.
Hardin House Inn to feature regional artistsSaturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PM"Arts at the Lardin House ," taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 16 at the historic and scenic Lardin House Inn located along Route 21 near Masontown, will feature the works of more than 14 regional artists, who will display glasswork, wildlife photography, floral arrangements, home decorations, stained glass, handmade jewelry, coin jewelry and oil and watercolor paintings.
Get artworks in for RedFest compWednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:06AMREDFEST has launched its exciting 2011 art, photography and sculpture competition, to be presented as part of the RedFest program on September 9, 10 and 11 at the showgrounds in Cleveland.
Photograph exhibit on displayWednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:26AMPhotographs ranging from startling landscapes to artistic water drips to stoic Native Americans are filling the gallery walls at the Inn at Rio Rancho.
Ford New Zealand announces appointment of Managing DirectorTuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:03PMAUCKLAND, New Zealand, 6 July 2011 – Ford New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Neale Hill as Managing Director of Ford New Zealand.
Around Town — Hoover High students in Junior Achievement competitionTuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:19PMStudents from Hoover High School will be going to Washington, D.C. this summer to compete for the title of 2011 North American JA Company of the Year. Going will be Hayden Ostrowske, Max Ertle, Kyle Arnold and Mercedes Dunne. Their faculty adviser is Kim Nidy.
Landscape images win over judgesSunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:11PMHis stunning images of iconic WA landscapes adorn the walls of nature lovers across the globe.
Tim Landis: 3 shopping centers change handsSaturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:52PMThe corporate ownership of three of Springfield’s oldest shopping centers — FAIRHILLS MALL, SANGAMON CENTER NORTH and a portion of PRAIRIE CROSSING — has moved from Australia to New York.
Farmers markets showing major changesSaturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:40PMFarmers markets aren’t just for fresh fruits and vegetables anymore. Alongside the farm-grown lettuce, carrots and strawberries are vendors of various different, and unique, trades including jewelry, photography and other artwork.
Preview: Urban Arts OutdoorsThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:32PMThe OSU Urban Arts Space has gathered a lineup of young local artists to sell their work beside the live music, food trucks and library book sale at the weekly Lunch on the Lawn events on the Columbus Commons.
Your Website and Online CredibilityThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:20PMHaving a credible website substantiates your brand or business. While you may think your website is legitimate, you may be surprised that others don&r...
Fairfax to cash in on its archivesThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:25PMFairfax Media is pushing to increase its share of the syndication market with a new unit to sell pictures, video and stories from its archives and current material to others, including those who want to publish their own websites but lack sufficient material.
Going ‘blimping’Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:59AMDELANO, MN – With James Aarestad, aerial photography has a puffy white twist. “I call myself the blimp guy,” said Aarestad, owner of Eagle Eye Photography in Delano. “I tell my wife, we’re ‘going blimping’ today.”
Kimball Espresso is a down-home coffee shopWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:59PMBusiness has been serving hand-brewed coffee for 20 years | Kimball Espresso Café and Gallery has been a small-town coffee shop for 20 years, and its current owners want it to stay that way.
Art & antique sale coming to Frosty DrewWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:37AMBy Chariho Staff SRI.jpg CHARLESTOWN -- On Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., those who love the art and antiques will find an exciting new cultural event and sale happening in Ninigret Park. The antique and art sale is called the Sea Star Marketplace and is being put on by the Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory, a local nonprofit educational organization, as a fund-raiser.
Bill Miller Sheds Legg Mason’s Kodak StakeMonday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:35PMLegg Mason Capital Management Value Trust, which owned up to 25 percent of Kodak in 2005, lost $551 million when it sold 18.2 million shares in late 2010 and early 2011
Niles West graduate displays in Lincolnwood art galleryMonday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:52PMPhotographic artist Leo Rosen is presenting now until July 14 examples of “Nothing is Beautiful,” the title of his show at Lincolnwood’s Village’s Art Gallery. His work consists mainly of easily overlooked subjects that have a simple grandeur that might go unnoticed if not captured by someone with an artist’s eye. Rosen, a lifelong resident of Lincolnwood attended the community’s elementary ...
Shooting to raise fundsMonday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:41PMYOU can show your support for World Hepatitis Day by visiting a photo exhibition at Pelita Hati as part of the proceeds will be given to campaign organisers.
Supt. Albritton to make counter-offer on agreementSunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:46PMThe Gilmer School Board on Tuesday night authorized School Supt. Rick Albritton to make a counter-offer to the Upshur County Shared Services Co-op of the co-op’s proposal for moving into part of the former elementary school campus.
Online readers identify Nazi photographer within hoursSaturday, June 25, 2011 @ 6:03PMIt appeared to be a mystery: a little photo album that had fallen into the hands of a New York garment-industry executive with debts to pay off. But the photographer was identified quickly this week, thanks to the collective expertise of online readers.
3 Fresh Apps for Finders, Keepers & SeekersSaturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:40AMThe Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark . If you would like to have your st …
One ViewSaturday, June 25, 2011 @ 3:52AMWhile fetching my digital camera from the repair shop, I noted a bunch of clunky old film cameras and their flashes lining a back table. I thought no one used film anymore. Wrong.
Music, art mark Solstice festival in ShippensburgSaturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:40PMStaci Grimes is a photographer and potter, and had a booth set up at the sixth annual Solstice Arts Festival at Shippensburg Township Park Saturday.
County has legacy of farmingSaturday, June 18, 2011 @ 4:16PMIn 1938, J.P. (Uncle Doc) Henderson had been making a good living on his place in Turney, southeast of Jacksonville, since the fall of 1901. And by all accounts was still doing it at 80 years of age when interviewed by a reporter. A grainy image which accompanied the article shows ‘Uncle Doc’ at his plow.
News to useSaturday, June 18, 2011 @ 9:01AMAdult co-ed volleyball will be held 7-9 p.m. Mondays at the Union Baptist social hall off of the Cadogan/Slate Lick Road, and 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Grace Hall in West Kittanning.
Corinth Missionary Baptist turns 147Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:16PMBerryl Johnson, center, shows her posters filled with images and information about church members and founders, with the help of Joseph Cash, left, and Donovan Johnson.
My five centsThursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:31PMIn the days before air conditioning, legislators worked to wrap up session before the heat of summer. With Austin temperatures above 100 degrees this week, I can appreciate their desire to get out of town.
Around the Tri-State Area this weekendThursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:18PMTheory of a Deadman performs on the main stage after Royal Bliss takes the stage at 8 p.m. during Burlington Steamboat Days. Tonight’s schedule also includes Throwing Toast at 5:30 p.m. and Mike and Joe until 1:30 a.m. on the south stage.
Harvest live music at Wheatstock VIIThursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:15PMWheatstock returns Saturday to Old Prairie Town with another showcase of local music acts. Doug Ruth, who uses his video and photography skills to promote local talent on his website, topekatonight.com, conceived Wheatstock, which moved last year to Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore, a venue operated by Parks and Recreation of Topeka. read more
County OKs aerial photos for city - Wed, 15 Jun 2011 PSTWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:24AMAerial photography that was purchased to help the Spokane County asessor’s office has a new home and more uses. County commissioners Tuesday approved a contract in which the city of Spokane will pay $53,402, or about half of this year’s cost of a contract for photos that show the sides as well as the tops of buildings.
Eye from the Aisle: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS at Masquers is 5-STARS!Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:58AMIf you know and love musicals and have not seen THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (The Musical), stop reading right now and click on the www.masquers.org website to order tickets for the little theatre in Point Richmond.