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| Groups urge FTC probe of new advertising practices |
| Nextgov.com |
| A group of public interest groups Thursday urged the FTC to investigate two emerging trends in online advertising that critics say pose growing threats to consumer privacy. At issue is the auction of |
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| Alice into Wonderland (again!): An EBay experience |
| North Texas e-News |
| After meeting with my VA attorney in Kansas (working on my THIRD appeal to prove my Dear Departed died of cholangiocarcinoma caused by his service in VietNam a zillion years ago), I ventured into the |
| Museum opens exhibit on latest Olympics |
| Adirondack Daily Enterprise |
| LAKE PLACID - The U.S. Olympic Team won a record 37 medals during this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver, with a total of 216 athletes competing. In a celebration of these accomplishments, Lake Plac |
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| Got a lot for Braunton auction? |
| North Devon Gazette |
| THE people of Braunton have been urged to begin turning out their lots for the annual St Brannock's Church charity auction next month. The event is at St Brannock's Rooms on Saturday, May 15 and is al |
| Ladies first |
| Zawya.com |
| The feminine front line of the Arab art market It's mid-morning at the Madinat Jumeirah, a luxury resort in Dubai. Dozens of well-dressed women sit on white couches, waiting. They include artists, gal |
| Military treasures to go under the hammer |
| Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard |
| AN ARRAY of military treasure including medals, guns, swords and an original First World War German aircraft propeller worth around £2,500 are set to go under the hammer on Wednesday. Dominic Winter |
| Rare blue diamond auctioned in Hong Kong for $8.95 million |
| Plush |
| Keywords: sotheby's, blue diamond, auction, hong kong, diamonds Hong Kong, China: A rare, flawless blue diamond that was once part of the legendary De Beers Millennium Collection sold for US$6.4 milli |
| USVI senator donates copies of rare 1819 newspaper to local libraries and archives |
| Caribbean Net News |
| ST CROIX, USVI -- St Croix senator-historian Wayne James has donated copies of three original Avis newspapers to local libraries and archives. Dated August 19, 23, and 26 of the year 1819, the 191-yea |
| Over 850 Exotic and Native Animals at World Class Big Game Trophy Mount & Western |
| AFP via Yahoo! |
| Over 850 exotic and unusual taxidermy mounts, from a museum and private collections of big game hunters, including a rare Southern White Rhino valued at $25,000-$30,000, are being liquidated at the ce |
| What's Happening in and around New Orleans: Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
| NOLA Live |
| Ted Jackson / The Times-PicayuneA huge crowd fills Jackson Square on the opening day of the 2009 French Quarter Festival. French Quarter Festival From the Mississippi River to Bourbon Street and from |
| Choice Hotels International Participating in First-Ever Industrywide Promotion to |
| Forbes.com |
| SILVER SPRING, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is participating in a unique one-month promotion through a specially created website, DailyGetaways.co |
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| Park West Gallery Successfully Defends Reputation in Defamation Trial |
| Earthtimes.org |
| (1888PressRelease) - Company is pleased with the recent verdict determining it had not defamed Fine Art RegistryPark West Gallery is pleased with the recent verdict determining that Park West had not |
| Across the Ages |
| ArtInfo |
| LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg Luxembourgs Villa Vauban, closed since 2005 for renovations, reopens this month with a sleek 8,600-square-foot contemporary addition. A small gem of a museum located on the |
| Towboat in trouble: Beloved Paul Bunyan logging ship needs a roof over its head |
| Missoulian |
| Gil Mangels stands on the bow of the Paul Bunyan, the 65-foot towboat that hauled logs to mills on Flathead Lake for more than two decades, starting in 1926. For as many years, itâ??s been one of the |
| Railway art to go on show in Eastwood |
| Nottingham Evening Post |
| A NEW collection of art inspired by the railways is to go on show at Durban House Heritage Centre in Eastwood. Work by the Guild of Railway Artists will be on display at the centre's Rainbow Gallery. |
| Rebecca Romijn Wears Exclusive GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka Designer Hat to Benefit Diabetes |
| PR Newswire |
| HATS OFF TO THE RACES FOR THE 6TH YEAR RUNNING Rebecca Romijn wears exclusive GREY GOOSE® Kentucky Derby Hat to benefit diabetes research MIAMI, April 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ â?? GREY GOOSE®, the â??W |
| Environmental Tectonics Corporation's NASTAR(R) Center Supports New York Art Charity |
| PR Newswire |
| See more news releases in: Airlines _and_ Aviation, Computer Electronics, Art, Entertainment, OTC, SmallCap, Aerospace _and_ Defense, Corporate Social Responsibility SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., May 3 /PRNewswir |
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| The Scene - May 3 |
| Akron Beacon Journal |
| This Week Today Big Brothers _and_ Sisters of Summit _and_ Medina Counties will benefit from Arby's National Community Fundraiser, which kicks off at Arby's restaurants across the country. Running thr |
| Golden Apple and O'Keeffe Avocado Help Score on 20th-Century Art |
| Antiques Digest |
| Skinner, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts by Jeanne Schinto Photos courtesy Skinner A trove of 31 Modernist works, collected in the 1960's and 1970's by Melvin B. Nessel of Boston and Palm Beach, Florida, |
| SMAWL 6th Annual Animal Fair |
| Maryland Bay Net |
| (5/8/2010) The St. Maryâ??s Animal Welfare League will be hosting its 6th annual Animal Fair benefit and family/pet fun day on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the St. Maryâ??s Count |
| George W. Bush book due out on Nov. 9 |
| Indiana Gazette |
| NEW YORK - The publisher of former President George W. Bush's book ''Decision Points'' on Sunday set a Nov. 9 release date, unveiled its cover design and announced new details about it. Bush has said |
| Egyptian painting fetches record US$2.43 million |
| Al-Masry Al-Youm |
| Visitors look at a painting by Mahmud Said. Dubai--A work by Egyptian master Mahmud Said sold for US$2.43 million at an auction in Dubai, a record for a modern painting by a Middle Eastern artist, auc |
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| 7 Jun: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, San Francisco |
| EFYTimes.com |
| Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, San Francisco Jun: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, San Francisco Apple today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) |
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| Christie's raises $15.1m in modern art sale |
| Zawya.com |
| The UAE continues to display a strong appetite for art, judging by the extraordinary results of Tuesday's sale of International Modern and?Contemporary Art. Auction house Christie's, which organised t |
| Weekend Outlook: Wrapping up Earth Day, Celebrating Reading |
| IBerkshires.com |
| nor Earth Day, with several cleanup, recycling and learning activities going on this weekend. Looking for something good to read? Check out the Milne Library's annual book sale. And speaking of books, |
| Elvis Presley signed contracts, Star Wars collectibles headline Philip Weiss auction |
| PR inside |
| Property documents signed by Elvis Presley to include the original contract to purchase Graceland plus Star Wars collectibles combined to lead the charge at an auction held Apr. 23-25 by Philip Weis |
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| The reappearance of Jewel of Muscat |
| My Sinchew |
| The ancient ship has left Cochin in India and is on its way to Galle, an ancient city in Sri Lanka. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily The first trial of the ship in January this year. Photo courtesy: Sin |
| Patrick Robinson Co-Chairs Costume Institute Gala Benefit With Oprah Winfrey and |
| NewsBlaze |
| SAN FRANCISCO, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Furthering its commitment to the arts, Gap is helping support The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Spring 2010 Costume Institute exhibition: American Woma |
| Mummy coffin to be opened Friday |
| Dayton Daily News |
| HAMILTON When experts open a mummy coffin Friday evening, April 30, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, they dont expect to find someone wrapped in bandages from head to toe. What they do hope to find are |
| Hot Wheels for Grown-ups |
| Valley Advocate |
| Screen Capture from Forza Motorsport 3 Over lunch a few weeks ago, a friend of mine confided that a casual relationship he'd been having had gotten serious. He was both embarrassed and thrilled. It ha |
| 'Star Trek' memorabilia for sale |
| Springfield News-Leader |
| Los Angeles -- Shoppers can boldly go where no man has gone before when 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry's collection of personal effects and show memorabilia go up for auction. Hand-annotated scr |
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| Gene Roddenberry Star Trek Memorabilia To Be Auctioned |
| Post Chronicle |
| A collection of Star Trek memorabilia once owned by the show's late creator Gene Roddenberry is set to be auctioned off this summer (Jun10). The sale, which will be run by Julien's Auctions, includes |
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| V8 Supercar: Motorsport Community Rallies Behind One Of Its Own |
| PaddockTalk |
| Some of the most unique pieces of Australian motorsport history will be up for grabs in a major fund raising event at the fifth round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series at Queensland Raceway this |
| Evian campaign raises thousands for third world |
| MENAFN |
| MENAFN Press - 27/04/2010 No. of Ratings : 0 (MENAFN Press) Designer T-shirts auctioned to benefit Dubai Cares DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, April 22nd 2010 [ME NewsWire]: The involvement of |
| Hedley Stamp Mill Day 2010 |
| The Tri-City News |
| Stamp Mill Day You wonâ??t have to run fast to enjoy yourself at Stamp Mill Day May 1 in Hedley. Open from 10 am to 6 pm the festivity features walking tours, gold panning, new museum exhibits, a chan |
| RHONDDA COMMUNITY FAMILY DAY |
| AberdareOnline |
| THE Rhondda Valley has its first Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) open day next month at Greenwood Park, Ferndale. Entry is free and the gates open at midday on Sunday, May 9 until 5pm. Am |
| Ford Credit Earns $528 Million in the First Quarter of 2010* |
| PR Newswire |
| DEARBORN, Mich., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $528 million in the first quarter of 2010, an improvement of $541 million from a net loss of $13 mi |
| FRANK: Round-up ranch has princely history |
| North County Times |
| Font Size: Melrose Ranch may not ring a bell for too many people in these parts, but it has quite an interesting history. The ranch was once owned by an English lord. Among his guests were Prince Edwa |
| O'Neill launches eco line with cocktails in New York |
| Global Surf News |
| ECO'Neill party hosts music by Mishka Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 26 April, 2010 : - - O'Neill's first-ever earth-conscious collection, Eco'Neill, made its debut on 4.22.10 in collaboration with |
| Method in Rachel Harrison's madness |
| London Evening Standard |
| London, Conquest of the Useless, the title of Rachel Harrison's new exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, is characteristically intriguing. The last London show by the New Yorker who is in her early |
| Liberace's Palm Springs estate sells for $1.2 million |
| Palm Springs Desert Sun |
| The Spanish-style hacienda in Palm Springs where Wladziu Valentino Liberace died in February 1987 has been sold by San Francisco real estate investor Stefan Hemming for more than $1.2 million. 'I've h |
| Over 260 Dacia Duster SUVs purchased in only four days |
| Nine O'Clock |
| A four-day Open Gates Operation resulted in over 20,000 Dacia Duster test-drives and 266 firm orders for the Romanian SUV, Money.ro quoted people familiar with the company as saying. The Dacia Duster |
| ASK BABE WAXPAK |
| Indiana Gazette |
| Dear Babe: We have a watch that has been in the family since 1926. It was presented to my wife's uncle, Bill Hoffman. He was member of the Pennsylvania Yellow Jackets, which later became the Philadelp |
| PIMCO Founder Bill Gross Rare French, German and Chinese Stamps to be Sold in NYC |
| Street Insider |
| in New York City by Spink Shreves Galleries of rare French, German and other stamps from the collection of Wall Street executive William H. Gross of PIMCO will be donated by Gross and his wife, Sue, t |
| Volunteers Clean Up Missouri River |
| Washington Missourian |
| The purpose of the festival was to celebrate the Missouri River and educate people about its resources. 'The Missouri River is one of the most significant features in our region and everyone would ben |
| Public Notices Feb. 3, 2010 (18) |
| Chadron Record |
| Notice is hereby given that CNL World has been incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation, and it shall have no me |
| Some investors prefer touching investment gems |
| ChicoER.com |
| CHICAGO â?? At House of Kahn Estate Jewelers in Chicago, Kathleen Markiewicz fingered a ruby-encrusted broach, shaped like a fish and pinned to the lapel of her shirt. She had paid $4,000 for the piec |
| An entire museum dedicated to the lush yellow fruit? That's a plan with lots of |
| Palm Springs Desert Sun |
| Fred Garbutt of La Quinta is the proud new owner of the International Banana Museum. 'People thought I was bananas,' jokes the 46-year-old, also the owner of Aces Court Construction. Since 2005, the f |
| Brookside Cranbrook parents and faculty Save The Day |
| Birmingham Eccentric |
| Capes were optional at Kaleidoscope Saves The Day, this year's Brookside Cranbrook Schools fund-raiser with the theme 'A Tribute to Heroes.' And a Herculian effort it was â?? a three-parter that inclu |
| Greatest nature photos collected |
| Herald Sun |
| Pink twilight: this photo of elephants at a waterhole in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, was taken by Frans Lanting in 1989. Source: Supplied A POLAR bear "dance" and giant tortoises gathered at dawn in |
| Rating the Scull Collection |
| ArtInfo |
| NEW YORK If you want to eat your heart out and die of envy, just head to Acquavella Galleries' 'Robert and Ethel Scull: Portrait of a Collection,' running through May 27. Showcasing a spectacular slic |
| Victorian bottles saved from recycling bin earn 4,500 at auction |
| PackagingNews.co.uk |
| Wine bottles dating back to the 18th and early 19th century have been saved from the bottle bank by a local auction house. The group of 11 wine bottles were discovered by an auctioneer from Woolley _a |
| Pimcoâ??s Gross to Sell $1 Million in Stamps for Medical Charity |
| BusinessWeek |
| April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross, who manages the worlds biggest bond fund, is selling one of his most prized asset classes, rare European stamps. Spink Shreves Galleries in New York, which speciali |
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| International Slot Car Racing Festival at Donington Park |
| AboutMyArea |
| This is planned to be the biggest ever Slot Car event seen in the UK. It will be a spectacular slot car racing based day out that is guaranteed to appeal to every one: Families - Collectors - Racers. |
| A+D Museum Finally Lands a Permanent Home |
| Architectural Record |
| Since its start, in 2001, A+D Architecture and Design Museum has been a vagabond, migrating from one donated (i.e.: rent-free) space to another, staying for as long as three years and, once, unexpecte |
| Twainâ??s â??Family Sketchâ?? to Go Under Hammer |
| Jakarta Globe |
| Mark Twain, known for his curmudgeonly wit and storytelling, is shown as a family man and loving father in 'A Family Sketch,' a never-published tribute to a daughter who inspired two of his stories an |
| New York Photo Auctions Total Nearly $18 Million |
| Photo District News |
| Edward Weston, Nautilus, 1927, courtesy of Sotheby's Weston's print sold at Sotheby's for $1,082,500, more than double the $500,000 high estimate. Representatives of the photography departments at Chr |
| 'Each one of these has a story' |
| Medford Mail Tribune |
| WHITE CITY ? The pile of antlers accumulated in the loft of a Denman Wildlife Area barn represent decades' worth of bony growths that once adorned buck deer and bull elk. Some are antlers from road-ki |
| Collector to unload dozens of tractors |
| Tennessean |
| ARRINGTON COMMUNITY There's been grease on Danny Cotton's hands for more than a month, the kind that settles into creases and gets stuck under nails. Washing before supper gets rid of the grime, but |
| Gala auction available now |
| West Ham Utd FC |
| You can bid via whufc.com for the exclusive lots up for grabs at the End of Season Awards Send Print RSS Fans can get involved in the special auction to be held at the club's End of Season Dinner on T |
| Featured Ebay Auction - TFW2005 Fan Choice SD Ultra Magnus Statue |
| Transformer World 2005 |
| In celebration of 10 years of TFW2005, I'd like to feature a little auction that allows you to own a piece of TFW2005 history. Back in 2005, we held a little contest with statue company First4Figures. |
| NEWS: US Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Banning Videos that Depict Animal Cruelty |
| ArtForum.com |
| Walter Robinson writes in Artnet that curator Massimiliano Gioni has unveiled his ambitious vision for the upcoming Gwangju Biennial, September 3 through November 7, 2010, which surveys art made from |
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| Art Market: 12 Surprising Celebrity Art Collectors |
| ArtInfo |
| James Franco and Lady Gaga have been the talk of the art world ever since the two began dabbling in performance art, but they're hardly the only prominent pop-culture stars to have a glittering foot i |
| Never published Twain sketch set for auction, could fetch $120,000 to $180,000 |
| Macleans Online |
| NEW YORK - Mark Twain, known for his curmudgeonly wit and storytelling, is shown as a family man and loving father in "A Family Sketch," a never published tribute to a daughter who inspired two of his |
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| Food pantry sees donations go down, need go up |
| Chicago Daily Herald |
| How to help These are the current and upcoming collection drives at the Woodridge Community Pantry. Donations may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays at 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, |
| RTS for Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
| Bradford Era |
| More Round The Square TUCKER II: Among the names that popped up on the list of Tucker owners was a Bradford man. George McKinney of Bradford owned both the Buffalo distributorship and the Tucker deale |
| Exotic auction |
| Deseret Morning News |
| SALT LAKE CITY It's not often you get the chance to purchase a rifle used to hunt big game on the Serengeti. And, oh, by the way, the completely taxidermied body of a Tanzanian lion that may have bee |
| COLUMN: Dryden Town Talk: Concert to feature talented high school voices |
| Ithaca Journal |
| r a dozen young people gathered around the piano last Thursday evening in the Dryden High School auditorium in rapt attention, working out a complex challenge. As director of the award winning high sc |
| UPDATE 1-Philippines may cancel April 27 T-bond auction |
| FinanzNachrichten.de |
| MANILA, April 21 (Reuters) - The Philippines may not hold a scheduled 8.5 billion peso ($190 million) Treasury bond auction next week after raising nearly $350 million via foreign currency bonds on We |
| Mother's Day Letters |
| Excelsior Springs Standard |
| Brooke Jones, a seventh grader at Excelsior Springs Middle School, has been selected to sing in the seventh/eighth grade Missouri Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. Earlier this spring, Brooke |
| Jackie Kennedy's 1964 interviews with Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. to be published |
| Asbury Park Press |
| The interview is part of what became the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library's Oral History and, at her request, was kept sealed for an indefinite time. She died in 1994. Now, with the 50th anniversa |
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| Green mums save waste and money! |
| Pressbox.co.uk |
| A staggering 60,000 auctions have been listed on www.usednappies.co.uk since mum of two Sarah Bennett set up the site in April 2007. Providing an auction service for parents to buy and sell used washa |
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| Paul McMorrow: Holes left behind |
| Boston Globe |
| A city isn't a collection of buildings. It's a living, organic being. Urban development strengthens blocks, neighborhoods, and the body as a whole because it happens at the neighborhood level, not on |
| New yachting masterpieces unveiled at Boat Asia 2010 |
| Plush |
| Keywords: boat asia, boat asia 2010, yachts Boat Asia made its third triumphant return to Marina at Keppel Bay Thursday afternoon with exciting new lifestyle concepts and a stellar line-up of yachting |
| Book Review:The Veteran by Frederick Forsyth |
| CapitalFM |
| Five heart-stopping stories Year: 2001 Genres: Collection Fiction Suspense Thriller April 19, 2010 - Forsyth, The Master Storyteller, presents five brilliantly ingenious tales of murder, justice, intr |
| Moving at quite a clip |
| Daily Local News |
| There's probably nobody in southern Chester County who has more fun on a lawnmower than Jeremy Mullens. The 34-year-old Kemblesville man has been souping up his grass-cutting machines for a good six y |
| No archive of what we took for granted |
| Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette |
| READERS probably don't need to be told that there are sometimes black holes where old photographs are concerned.Sometimes you just don't know why.But I was talking to a friend about colliers the other |
| Old Salem to close Toy Museum |
| Winston-Salem Journal |
| Old Salem will close its Toy Museum on May 17 and auction the contents to finance an upgrade of Old Salem's library and research center, officials said today."The Toy Museum had a great run," said Lee |
| Exhibition shines light on fakes |
| South China Morning Post |
| When London's National Gallery was bequeathed an exquisite painting, The Virgin and Child with an Angel, in 1924, officials must have been delighted. It was an early 16th-century masterpiece by France |
| Penn photos highlight of Christie's $9.3 million sale |
| Reuters India |
| NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Sales of nearly $10 million of photographs, including works by Irving Penn, at Christie's showed that international collectors are willing to pay top dollar for rare images. |
| The FBI, Buck�s Missing Manuscript Recovered |
| Student Operated Press |
| In a 1966 memoir, author Pearl S. Buck lamented the loss of an original typewritten copy of her Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Good Earth. â??The devil has it,â? Buck said. â??I simply cannot reme |
| Modern Russian Art Gaining Interest Despite Rocky Economics |
| Art Knowledge News |
| NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS).- With hopes for recovery in fine art prices running high, attention is trained on second-tier markets such as Russian collecting for signs of renewal. Sotheby's conducts the se |
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| Chinese porcelain platter fetches $506,000 at Maynards |
| Vancouver Sun |
| A Chinese porcelain platter sold for $506,000 at a Maynards antique auction Thursday, the highest price Maynards has received for an antique in its 108 year history. "I can't recall anything being clo |
| Caetani legacy lives on |
| Vernon Morning Star |
| Sveva: Prisoner of Vernon filmmaker Jim Elderton is interviewed by Shaw Cable at the Caetani House, now home to the Caetani Cultural Centre. Photo by suzie Sims others also read... Vernon Morning Star |
| Victims should get checks soon |
| Charleston Post and Courier |
| The only remaining obstacle between victims in the $66 million Al Parish investment fraud and their meager distribution checks fell away Friday, meaning investors should see some cash in a couple week |
| Pip McGarry, 'A Brush with the Wild 2010' a Major Art Exhibition at The Colomb Art |
| PR-USA.net |
| Pip McGarry, 'A Brush with the Wild 2010' a Major Art Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London On Wednesday 5th May 2010 The Colomb Art Gallery, London will host a Private Viewing evening for A Br |
| Home of the Week: Art collector's home is an elegant, eclectic gallery |
| HometownAnnapolis.com |
| A fat, bushy-tailed red fox paused and looked expectantly inside Anne Greer's sunroom before ambling down the asphalt walkway that separates her home at Ginger Cove from the wooded wetlands bordering |
| Roncalli makes fundraiser fun |
| Omaha World-Herald |
| Omaha Roncalli High School welcomed more than 370 guests to the 21st annual Festa del Leone ?Celebrazione Italiana? dinner and auction April 10 at the school?s Sheehan Student Center and gymnasium. Th |
| Flashback to the not-so-distant past |
| Daily Telegraph Australia |
| Open house ... An interior view of The Gurzman Estate. Source: TO most men their home is their castle, but to 1960s architect Neville Gruzman his Darling Point house was his masterpiece. Known as the |
| Edinburgh students join Haiti relief effort |
| Student Newspaper |
| IN WAKE of the devastating earthquake in Haiti two weeks ago, several student groups at the University of Edinburgh have joined charitable organizations and governments around the world in raising fun |
| Featured eBay auctions: Generations book, Big Powered giftset, and Henkei Red Alert |
| Seibertron.com |
| Now that Seibertron.com is part of the eBay Affiliate Program, we're going to start featuring some eBay auctions throughout each week that might be of interest to you and other Transformers fans aroun |
| Style & Shopping: Clothes that were once a fit for a Princess go up for sale |
| Wales Online |
| IT had long been rumoured the famous statement low-cut black dress which labelled the Princess of Wales ?Daring Di? had been long destroyed. But now, following a recent discovery, it will go under the |
| Marilyn Monroe X-rays up for auction |
| Telegraph |
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| York JCC's food festival will be part of museum exhibit ,too |
| York Dispatch |
| The York Jewish Community Center's 100th anniversary celebration has captured the attention of a Maryland-based museum that has plans to include the York organization in a 2011 exhibit. Jewish Museum |
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| Pip McGarry, A Brush with the Wild 2010. A major art exhibition at The Colomb |
| PR inside |
| An exhibition of extra-ordinary paintings from Pip McGarry, one of the worlds leading wildlife artists. On Wednesday 5th May 2010, The Colomb Art Gallery London will host a Private Viewing evening for |
| I will never sell Tipuâ??s sword, says Mallya |
| Deccan Chronicle |
| Tags: auction, Tipu sword, Vijay Mallya April 15: Contrary to media reports, the rare 200-year-old sword that belonged to Tipu, the esrtwhile Sultan of Mysore, that was auctioned for a record price of |
| First Census Signed By Jefferson Sells For $122,500 |
| KWTX |
| --A first edition of the first U.S. census that Thomas Jefferson signed in 1791 sold at auction in New York City for over $122,500. A Sotheby's spokesperson said a private collector purchased the 56-p |
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| Hunt for the Decepticons Battle Blade Bumblebee |
| Transformer World 2005 |
| An auction has been listed on Taobao for the upcoming Hunt for the Decepticons Battle Blade Bumblebee. This Deluxe Class version of Bumblebee features the most accurate head sculpt yet, and has a flip |
| Stones, gold catch investors' eye |
| Chicago Tribune |
| At House of Kahn Estate Jewelers in Chicago, Kathleen Markiewicz fingered a ruby-encrusted brooch, shaped like a fish and pinned to the lapel of her shirt. She had paid $4,000 for the piece. "I felt a |
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| The Magnificent Cavalier Hotel â?? Virginia Beach |
| Virginian Pilot |
| â??S. L. Slover, president of the Cavalier Hotel Corporation, gave the flag into the keeping of two marines and two bluejackets, who ascended to the Ross room and affixed the flag to the staff. There |
| Auction house to host fundraising Staffordshire Hoard talk |
| TheBusinessDesk.com |
| A MIDLAND auction house promises to unravel some of the mysteries of the Staffordshire Hoard at an event to raise funds towards the conservation of the archaeological find. Steve Dean, principal archa |
| Bizarre stuffed yeti, unicorn, flying cat up for grabs |
| NewKerala.com |
| London, April 12: A collection of bizarre stuffed animals including a unicorn, flying cat, yeti, and other curious creatures supposedly discovered by a Victorian adventurer are to be sold at auction. |
| Immokalee Housing & Family Services Inaugural Pro-Am Golf Tournament Awards Dinner |
| Marco Eagle |
| 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Pelican Marsh Golf Club, 1810 Persimmon Drive, Naples, Fl Cost: $100 Age limit: 18+ Description: The event will include a gourmet buffet at Pelican Marshâ??s clubho |
| Vintage |
| Vancouver Province |
| Enthusiast opens door to prized cars Ã?long_space Ã?long_space Ã?long_space Ã?long_space Ã?long_space Ã?long_space Fred Phillips stands next to a 1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Savonuzzi Supersonic. Photograph by: |
| New Orleans Social Scene: Spring socials are jumping |
| NOLA Live |
| DANIEL ERATH / THE TIMES-PICAYUNEArt In Bloom Patron Party. Susu Stall and Steve Hansel. Wednesday March 24, 2010. Art in Bloom: 'A Green Orleans' kicked in environmental chromatics for the annual eve |
| Antiques fans watch filming of TV's Flog It! show |
| Derby Evening Telegraph |
| CAROL Frost arrived at the filming of an antiques show in Ashbourne armed with a quirky piece of local history to which she has a very personal attachment. The 71-year-old was keen to chat to the crew |
| Marilyn Monroe therapy couch for sale |
| Digital Spy |
| The couch that Marilyn Monroe used during therapy sessions is to be sold at auction. The sofa, which once sat in the office of the actress's therapist, is among a collection of items related to the la |
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| A Blast from the Past PLUS Anna Wintour loves Green Day? |
| Grazia Magazine |
| Guess the style icon [above]? [perezhilton] Yes! Anna Wintour goes EMO [dailyfrontrow] As usual, Alexa Chung is upping the fashion ante [twitter] A new legendary fashionista for us to obsess about.. [ |
| Inner children come out to play at toy show |
| Delaware Online |
| ar outnumbered kids Sunday as they browsed wide-eyed among the crowded aisles of the fifth annual April Fools Toy Show near New Castle. Adam Boyd of Middletown, who wore a 'Star Wars' T-shirt, held th |
| The Strange World of Professor Copperthwaite: bizarre stuffed animals up for sale |
| Telegraph |
| A collection of bizarre stuffed animals including a unicorn, flying cat, yeti, and other curious creatures purportedly discovered by a Victorian adventurer are to be sold at auction. They were billed |
| Limpopo game farms up for auction |
| Property24 |
| April 2010. 'With the FIFA Soccer World Cup just around the corner, stunning bushveld properties that showcase South Africa�s natural heritage are sure to benefit from the increased global expo |
| Clarke Auction's Sunday, April 18th Sale - Cartier, Baccarat, Bronzes, Iron, Wood, |
| Earthtimes.org |
| th Auction features an immense Cartier Art Deco .950 Silver Coffee and Tea Service; Architectural Artifacts, Antique and Decorator Furniture, 400 Doulton Figurines and Tobies, Midcentury Modern, Fine |
| People pitch in to help people |
| Palm Springs Desert Sun |
| The recent People Helping People USA luncheon at Desert Island Country Club raised funding for emergency help to local individuals with life-threatening illnesses. It was chaired by Eleanor Bain and f |
| OFFBEAT: Late toy store chain founder's rare collection to be auctioned |
| NWI Times |
| UP FOR SALE - - Unique Art lithographed tin store display featuring characters from the classic postwar children's TV show 'Howdy Doody,' measuring 15-inches wide by 10-inches high, is conservatively |
| â??Mint Conditionâ??: Windup, strike out of baseball cards |
| Central Utah Daily Herald |
| Writer Dave Jamieson, in his book 'Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession,' looks at how the $1.2 billion-a-year baseball-card bubble popped. Illustrates BOOKS-BASEBALLCARDS ( |
| Miniaturists inch toward the perfect modern home |
| Times Argus |
| Annina Gunther created this model of an Ikea-designed couch for one of her modernist miniature houses. NEW YORK TIMES PHOTO The New York Times - Published: April 11, 2010 Christine Ferrara, a 39-year- |
| Some Home Foreclosures are Actually Disguised Real Estate Extortions |
| NewsBlaze |
| Op-Ed Contributor tweetmeme_service='bit.ly'; tweetmeme_source='tweetmeme'; By Barbara Ann Jackson Some people think that those who fall delinquent on their mortgage debts deserve whatever happens to |
| Generous sponsors support Chair-ries Jubilee |
| Cleveland Banner |
| Corporate sponsors and individual donors make a difference each year in the cultural programs offered in our community through a special fundraiser. This year's 12th annual Chair-ries Jubilee fundrais |
| Remembrance of wars past |
| Sunday Business Post |
| Since the inaugural Independence sale of 2006, the focus has tended to be on iconic artifacts such as the Proclamation and the football used in the Bloody Sunday match. This year, the star lots are di |
| Lehigh Valley Picker is reunited with Mr. Peanut |
| Lehigh Valley Express-Times |
| 12:22AM Express-Times Photo | MARCIA WHITEDid you have one of these Mr. Peanut mugs when you were young? The Lehigh Valley PickerEach Sunday I pick an item from my collection of yard sale, flea market |
| Simba, Yanga Game Venue 'Undecided' |
| AllAfrica.com |
| Tanzania Daily News(Dar es Salaam) Abdallah Msuya Dar Es Salaam â?? THE eagerly awaited top flight match between arch-rivals, Simba SC and Yanga is likely to be taken back to the National Stadium afte |
| Barrett-Jackson Rocked Its 8th Annual Palm Beach Auction With Amazing Cars, Strong |
| Earthtimes.org |
| SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- 04/09/10 -- The reported more than $20 million in total sales and produced one of its most dynamic auctions during the April 1-3, 2010. The all No Reserve auction had bidders vying f |
| House Proud: Modern Design, in Miniature, Is Growing |
| New York Times |
| This couch, which is a miniature model of an Ikea design, was created by Annina Günther for her â??Brighton shared house,â? one of four dollhouses she stages for photographs that she posts on her bl |
| Privacy groups file FTC compalint against Internet giants |
| Inside Bay Area |
| SAN JOSE Privacy advocates filed a complaint with federal regulators Thursday against tracking and profiling practices used by Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and other Internet companies to auction off ads |
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| BIR freezes Makati City assets |
| Business Mirror |
| SOME assets of the Makati City government, including the city hall, were frozen by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday after discussions bogged down on how the city could pay back its bil |
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| Met Will Finally Show a Picasso He Disowned |
| New York Times |
| Picasso denied having painted ?Erotic Scene? (known as ?La Douleur,? or ?The Pain?) a sexually charged canvas of a naked woman with her head buried in a young man?s lap. ?I?ve done worse,? Picasso tol |
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| Blue diamond sells for $9 million |
| Dominion Post |
| A rare, flawless blue diamond that was once part of the legendary De Beers Millennium Collection sold for $US6.4 million ($NZ9.12 million) at auction, exceeding the top price estimate but falling shor |
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| Eyes down on fillies as thousands flock to Ladies' Day |
| Carrick Gazette |
| It will be less about the horses and more about glamour pusses as thousands of women flock to Ladies' Day of the 163rd John Smith's Grand National meeting in Liverpool. A busy day of racing at the wor |
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| Rooney's art is 'Picasso-esque' |
| Yahoo! UK and Ireland |
| Wayne Rooney is world-renowned for his skill with a football - but it seems his artistry is not just confined to the pitch. Along with more than 40 other Premier League stars - including Didier Drogba |
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| Garden tours on tap for spring |
| San Jose Mercury News |
| One of the best things about spring is the return of the annual garden and home tours. Here's a list of what's coming up. California Native Plant Society What: Going Native Garden Tour When: 10 a.m.-4 |
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| Rare blue diamond fetches $9m |
| Straits Times |
| HONG KONG - A RARE 5.16-carat blue diamond sold at auction for US$6.4 million (S$9 million) in Hong Kong on Wednesday, confirming Asia's fast-growing taste for the precious stone. London's famed Mouss |
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| The taxman cometh |
| Suffolk News Herald |
| If you havenâ??t paid your personal property taxes, you might want to keep your car in the garage. City Treasurer Ron Williams is hoping to use technology to buckle down on the most delinquent car tax |
| Godalming's Jack Phillips and the Surrey Titanic story |
| Surrey Life |
| Originally published in Surrey Life magazine February 2008 There has always been a certain fascination with the story of the Titanic, immortalised in the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster starring Leonardo D |
| Sale of 3.8m Millennium diamond |
| Telegraph |
| The 5.16 carat, pear-shaped internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue gem is the first diamond of its kind to appear at an auction from the De Beers The Millennium collection that comprised of 12 rare gems |
| Food sublime, music divine at 'Evening of Note' April 17 |
| Madison Eagle |
| MORRIS TWP. -- The Colonial Symphony is pairing the sounds of jazz, classical and Broadway music with a tantalizing menu to make its 22nd Evening of Note a delightful mix of music and dining at 6 p.m. |
| Diver who salvaged £50m of gold from ship puts historical items up for sale |
| Press and Journal |
| adventurer who restored ancient castle ready to sell some of its treasures Published: A deep-sea diving helmet valued at �£3,000 will go on sale HISTORICAL objects owned by a diving engineer who sal |
| Arscott and Rhodes sail into opening Kings Cup event win. |
| Exmouth Herald |
| EXE Sailing Club's new season started in earnest over the Easter weekend with dinghy races on Sunday and Monday, writes Mike Rice. Monday's event was the first King Cup race of the new season. The Kin |
| University of Denver to Dedicate Soccer Stadium |
| Sun Belt Conference |
| DENVER - The University of Denver will dedicate the new University of Denver Soccer Stadium at CIBER Field on Sat., April 17 at 6:45 p.m. MT. The ceremony will take place between the Pioneers' women's |
| Nightlife agenda: Jellybean Benitez, Done and Done, Panda Head |
| Washington Post |
| Celebrate the newest issue of local fashion mag Panda Head with bands and DJs, enjoy a drum 'n' bass throwback at Warehouse Loft, crawl through Northern Virginia bars at the Ballston Caddy Crawl and c |
| Significant Objects: "Crumpter" + Matt Brown Story And Materials |
| Core77 |
| This week, Core77 is co-publishing a collection of Significant Objects stories written about items curated by Paola Antonelli. Bid on this Significant Object, with a story by Matt Brown, here. Proceed |
| NAFMC acquires rare Memorial Cross |
| Trenton Trentonian |
| The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) in Trenton has acquired one of the rare Memorial Crosses issued to F/L William F. Sharpe. A presentation took place at the museum Thursday, April 1. Abo |
| The mystery of Sir Stanley and a fake VC medal |
| Wales Online |
| IT was sold for just 5,000 by Sir Stanley Bakers wife after his death. But now, the Victoria Cross awarded to John Chard for his heroic defence of Rorkes Drift in 1879 is at the centre of a bizarre my |
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| How to pay taxes on 401(k) spending - and pig sales |
| Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Can a jobless worker get help paying big tax bills? Is a son's sale of his county fair pig considered taxable income? Can a timeshare week donated to a fundraising auction be a tax deduction? Those 'A |
| Art Deco Jewels Showcased For The First Time In The Middle East |
| UAEToday.com |
| Sponsored by Credit Suisse Christie's Dubai will for the first time present a wide range of period jewels from the Art Deco period (1920 to 1935) in the upcoming April auction, alongside pieces by nin |
| Toymaker's Toy Collection Hits the Block April 16-17, 2010 |
| PR Newswire |
| Rare Character and Transportation Toys from KB Toys Co-Founder to Be Auctioned VINELAND, N.J., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As co-founder of KB Toys, Donald Kaufman made thousands of children's dreams come |
| Exhibit sheds light on interior decorator |
| Akron Beacon Journal |
| Horoscopes By Mary Beth Breckenridge Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 01:30 p.m. EDT, Apr 02, 2010 Holli Limbach was an intern at Stan Hywet Hall _and_ Gardens when she first learned about interior |
| Police auction is surefire way to nab hot deals |
| PensacolaNewsJournal.com |
| Police, airport selling off items Saturday Sean Dugasâ?¢ sdugas@pnj.com â?¢ April 5, 2010 Type Size A A A Need a crossbow? Want a digital camera for pennies on the dollar? Looking for that perfect mou |
| Toy store founder's collection to be auctioned |
| Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Vineland's Bertoia Auctions gallery, said Monday that it will conduct an auction of antique and vintage toys from the collection of KB Toys' late cofounder Donald Kaufman on April 16 and 17. Kaufman d |
| Matisse 'Bouquet' painting up for auction in New York |
| Plush |
| Keywords: sotheby's, auction, henri matisse, bouquet, painting New York, US: A painting celebrating Impressionist artist Henri Matisseâ??s joy at Franceâ??s first Bastille Day after World War I will b |
| The Glasgow Boys are back in town |
| Herald Scotland |
| Kelvingrove exhibition puts much-loved artists back in the spotlight for the first time in 40 years. In an increasingly globalised world, a sense of place and provenance has become an urgent imperativ |
| Center for the Family plans gala |
| Saratogian |
| No comments posted. | Email to a friend | Print version | | RSS Feeds SARATOGA SPRINGS â?? Saratoga Center for the Familyâ??s annual fundraising event, â??Celebrating the Power of Hope,â? will be hel |
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| EBay is making a bold fashion statement |
| Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
| NEW YORK EBay Inc. may be the biggest online clothing seller, but its still known for selling other peoples castoffs. Now it wants shoppers to think of it when looking for trendy duds like hipster je |
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| Philippines-Market factors to watch - April 5 |
| Interactive Investor |
| MANILA, April 5 (Reuters) - Here are news stories and press reports which may influence local financial markets on Monday. WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY IN THE PHILIPPINES, ALL TIMES LOCAL (The inclusion of |
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| Oddball collection draws bidders |
| Casper Star Tribune |
| NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah -- Chad Bangerter swooned over a reproduction Lamborghini he bought Thursday at a government auction of cars belonging to a Utah man accused of a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme |
| Old-timers recall past glories in Venice |
| Southwest Florida Herald Tribune |
| Thirty years ago, that still drew more than 1,000 in attendance, which meant the event had to be held on family farms large enough for the crowd. 'Finding a place big enough to accommodate all the peo |
| Lehigh Valley Picker has a rabbit with a tale |
| Lehigh Valley Express-Times |
| 12:26AM Express-Times Photo | SUE BEYERPerfect to mention this Easter is my rabbit made back in the U.S.S.R. The Lehigh Valley PickerEach Sunday I pick an item from my collection of yard sale, flea ma |
| No joke — some collectibles are riddled with humor |
| Vindy.com |
| It�s April Fool�s weekend, and collectors know you can find jokes and riddles in collectibles of all ages. There are puzzle mugs made with holes in the sides, so if you try to drink, the |
| Americana |
| ArtInfo |
| NEW YORK The New York auctions in January performed better than expected, possibly because estimates were kept low, to around 30 percent of what they were three years ago. 'It was a good time to buy, |
| From junkyard sprang a heap of successful ventures |
| Dallas Morning News |
| Ron Sturgeon remembers when he could afford to buy only a 22-cent box of macaroni and cheese for dinner. He has come a long way from that humble beginning in the 1970s, starting about a dozen business |
| The Savvy Bidders Guide to eBay |
| Toyzine |
| In my recent wanderings on eBay I purchased a toy 'coin changer' made in 1971. It's quite rare and charming to boot, but I admit I hadn't the faintest idea what a coin changer was. I did a little inte |
| News Analysis: Christie's Is Counterfeit Crusader's Biggest Target |
| Wine Spectator |
| One of Bill Koch's Jefferson Bordeauxs, which he claims are all fakes. More on the Fight Against Counterfeit Wine: More on Wine Fraud: Monday, March 8, 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 Wednesday, Februa |
| Katie Price Snaps Up Sharon Osbourne's Breasts At Auction |
| The Spoof |
| Agents working on behalf of Katie Price have made a successful bid for Sharon Osbourne's breasts in New York today. The four breasts, which included a spare pair, were included in an auction of old st |
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| Angelina Jolie teenage photographs for auction, have you seen these pictures? |
| Meri News |
| ANGELINA JOLIE, the worlds sexiest women and the heart throb of millions of fans; earliest modeling photographs are going under the hammer. The Hollywood star was just 15 when this racy collection of |
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| EBay makes big play with fashion microsite |
| Montgomery Advertiser |
| NEW YORK -- EBay Inc. may be the biggest online clothing seller, but it's still known for selling other people's castoffs. Now it wants shoppers to think of it when looking for trendy duds like hipste |
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| Rare Picasso could fetch US$80 million at Christie's auction |
| China Post |
| 1:10 pm TWN, By Christopher Michaud, Reuters NEW YORK -- One of the most valuable private art collections ever offered at auction, led by an US$80 million Picasso, will be sold in May in a sign that t |
| Fortieth anniversary of day centre |
| Salisbury Journal |
| THE Jo Benson Day Centre for Physically Handicapped Adults celebrated its 40th birthday with the launch of £40,000 fundraising initiative to refurbish and upgrade the centre. There will be fundraisin |
| Holland Chorale fundraising event April 23 |
| Grand Haven Tribune |
| HOLLAND - Fans of the Holland Chorale are invited to the wine and cheese-tasting fundraiser, 'Uncorked!,' to be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. Eighth |
| Amateur art by a struggling Fuhrer |
| CNN |
| The 12 sketches date from when Adolf Hitler was trying to get into art school All the sketches are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address They're expected to bring between $6,100 and $9,100 |
| Consider diversity, ecology when planting trees and shrubs |
| Lexington Herald Leader |
| Consider balance, diversity in selecting trees, shrubs Kentucky spring has arrived. Branches of glowing yellow forsythia flowers are in bloom, and magnolia, redbud and dogwood will soon follow. Garden |
| Real prize is to be a regular in the first XI |
| Edinburgh Evening News |
| HEARTS' 2010 Young Player of the Year awards ceremony promises to be more significant than any other in club history. This season has witnessed a glut of Riccarton academy pupils graduating to the fir |
| Rare UMC bullet board hits $11,769 at SoldUSA.com |
| US PRWire |
| An exceedingly rare 1899 United Metal Cartridge Company factory bullet board in excellent condition sold for $11,769 in an Internet and catalog auction that ended Mar. 20-21 by SoldUSA.com, headquarte |
| Hitler's student sketches up for sale |
| CNN |
| The 12 sketches date from when Adolf Hitler was trying to get into art school All the sketches are signed and some even have Hitler's Vienna address They're expected to bring between $6,100 and $9,100 |
| AUTOS: Barrett-Jackson Sales, Attendence& |
| Speed |
| Palm Beach auction scores solid results during first two days. RELATED This 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 is the highest seller so far at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. (Photo: Barrett-Jacks |
| Crichton art pieces slated for auction |
| Springfield News-Leader |
| Best-selling author Michael Crichton approached art in the same way he did his writing -- through extensive research -- but also by developing close friendships with many of the artists whose works he |
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| Going, going, gone! Utah auction disposes of Ponzi scheme defendant's vehicle collection |
| DCExaminer.com |
| NORTH SALT LAKE, UTAH â?? Chad Bangerter swooned over a reproduction Lamborghini he bought Thursday at a government auction of cars belonging to a Utah man accused of a multimillion-dollar Ponzi sche |
| Japan designer Yohji Yamamoto plans flagship store in China (AFP) |
| Yahoo! News |
| AFP â?? Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto (C) speaks to reporters after his men's collection in Tokyo. Yamamoto â?¦ Play Video Fashion Video:Fashion File: Kate Moss CBC.ca Play Video Fashion Video: |
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| U.S. marshals auction alleged Ponzi scammerâ??s cars, bikes |
| Central Utah Daily Herald |
| Participants look over cars to be auctioned off by the U.S. Marshals Service Thursday, April 1, 2010, in North Salt Lake City, Utah. The collection, containing hundreds of automobiles and other vehicl |
| Auctions: Pre-Columbian artifacts, an early U.S. Bible |
| Philly.com |
| The mid-April blockbuster sales - American design and decorative arts at Freeman's and garden and architectural antiques at Kamelot - are still weeks away. Before then, there are opportunities to bid |
| No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle |
| MCV |
| NO MORE HEROES is praised by critics and gamers alike for blending a mature single-player experience with bags of fun and now the sequel is receiving a higher level of acclaim than the original. It al |
| Accused con-man's car collection goes up for auction |
| Fox13now |
| US marshals auction defendant's cars, bikes Video Picture Gallery: Exotic Cars for Auction Photos NORTH SALT LAKE - More than a thousand people turned out today to bid on an accused con-man's amazing |
| BSkyB ordered to sell sport to rivals |
| CNN |
| Ofcom ruled on Wednesday that British Sky Broadcasting must sell Premier League football and other premium programming to rivals. The satellite broadcaster has bitterly resisted Ofcom's intervention i |
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| Belle Island sale appears close; Group called â??Tennessee Investor Partnersâ?? |
| Mountain Press |
| Bankruptcy documents filed in California indicate the Belle Island development may soon be sold. The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture and Television, one of the cornerstones of the Pigeon Forg |
| Auction of I-10 Commerce Park land delayed as owners file for bankruptcy |
| AL.com |
| SPANISH FORT, Ala. -- An auction was canceled Tuesday morning that at the , a business park off Old Highway 31 in Spanish Fort. The property's owners, real estate developers Sonny Nichols and his wife |
| Art Gallery of NSW hangs Nolan painting |
| Nine MSN |
| If it was a racehorse, no one would blink about its price. That's the opinion of Lou Klepac, the man responsible for buying the record-breaking $5.4 million painting of Ned Kelly by Sidney Nolan for t |
| Herms Saddles Up... No Sale for Harrod's... Amies Men's Model... Posted Mar 31, |
| WWD.com |
| SADDLE UP: Herms just propelled the horse saddle into the 21st century. The luxury firm, which is hosting the Saut Herms international show-jumping event this weekend, on Tuesday unveiled a high-tech |
| Gallery: Canwest Canspell National Spelling Bee |
| Windsor Star |
| The nation's top spellers battled for first place at the Canspell National Spelling Bee on Sunday. March 28, 2010 Laura combe, 11, representing Toronto, spells a word correctly, during the preliminary |
| Ask the Experts: Payment options are available if tax bill is large |
| Sacramento Bee |
| Jesse Weller is an Internal Revenue Service specialist. Can a jobless worker get help paying big tax bills? Is a son's sale of his county fair pig considered taxable income? Can a timeshare week dona |
| Kidderminster bar raises £352 for Haiti |
| Halesowen News |
| A KIDDERMINSTER bar has raised £352 for Haiti. Carters Bar, in Oxford Street, organised an online auction for a signed West Bromwich Albion football shirt. Money made at the bar on Thursday, March 11 |
| Integrated Management Information (IMI Global) Reports 2009 Financial Results |
| Earthtimes.org |
| CASTLE ROCK, CO -- 03/31/10 -- Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) (OTCBB: INMG) -- Third straight year of double-digit revenue growth -- Revenue up 10.7% in 2009 to $2.7 million from |
| The Belle Island development sits idle on Tuesday, as it has more for than a year. |
| Mountain Press |
| Bankruptcy documents filed in California indicate the Belle Island development may soon be sold. The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture and Television, one of the cornerstones of the Pigeon Forg |
| Opal and Diamond Necklace the Centerpiece of Austin Auctions April 18th Sale |
| PR inside |
| 45-carat Art Nouveau dazzler starred on Keno brothers TV show Find! AUSTIN, Texas A superb circa-1900 gold necklace laden with 45 carats of fine Australian fire opals, diamonds and freshwater pearls |
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| Massive Capital Flight Hits Country As Deposit Rates Crash to Three Percent |
| AllAfrica.com |
| The Nigerian economy is facing another round of financial haemorrhage as Nigerians and corporate bodies are moving funds massively out of the country as well as from naira to dollar. Vanguard investig |
| See all stories on this topic |
| Hemingway's Typwriter, Marilyn Monroe's Hair, And More- For Sale In Westport |
| Hartford Courant |
| Take a tour of University Archives in Westport and there's no telling what you'll see: Annie Oakley's gun, Truman Capote's checkered vest, a letter written by a 30-year-old George Washington during th |
| Princess Diana family offers Rubens in $30-million clear out sale |
| Ottawa Citizen |
| LONDON ' The family of Princess Diana will auction a painting by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens as part of a clearout sale valued at $30 million designed to ensure the financial future of the Althor |
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| Regions inks deal for Belle Island |
| Knox News Sentinel |
| A bankruptcy document filed in California says Regions Bank has agreed to sell Belle Island Village for $19.5 million. The document is part of the bankruptcy case of the Hollywood Motion Picture and T |
| Online auctioneering |
| Livemint.com |
| The Saffronart spring auction of fine jewels has some interesting and eclectic pieces that can be purchased either online or via mobile phone Email Print font size The Saffronart auction house is s |
| Art from Diana's ancestral home to be auctioned |
| Eastbourne Herald |
| Artworks from the Northamptonshire ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be sold at auction this summer, it was announced.The sale of artefacts from Althorp House are expected to raise arou |
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| Zimbabwean Village Pays Heavily for Diamond Wealth |
| Atlantic Monthly |
| In the once-quiet Zimbabwean village of Chiadzwa, there are massive diamond deposits that can be dug out with simple tools only a few feet below the ground - on children's playgrounds, in pastures |
| Four prominent estates in Panama City, Fla., will be sold live and online April |
| PR inside |
| A multi-estate sale featuring over 300 lots from four prominent local estates will be held on Saturday, Apr. 24, by The Specialists of the South, Inc., in Panama City, Fla.. The sale will go online Ap |
| 10th Annual Wine Auction Dinner |
| Star-Gazette |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times will host their on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street, Downtown Rochester. All of the proceeds from the Wine Auction Dinner benefit th |
| Missionaries set to return to U.S. next week, but unsure of adjustment back into |
| Excelsior Springs Standard |
| The event will be from 6:30 to 11 p.m. with tickets costing $25 per person and additional $3 per plate for the chocolate challenge. Music will be performed by Brian Shank. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. |
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| Featured Ebay Auction - AFA Graded Carded G1 Constructicons |
| Transformer World 2005 |
| Today's Featured Ebay Auction comes courtesy of 2005 Boards member ChristianTroy. It is a set of 6 mint on sealed cards (MOSC) Generation 1 Constructicons. The figures have been AFA Graded between 85 |
| Shelter Tails: Silver fox rescued and treated, now in Buffalo |
| Record Online |
| Here's a story from the Warwick Valley Humane Society's 'Not just cats and dogs' files. On March 3, the shelter received a report of a small injured dog on Route 17A between Warwick and Greenwood Lake |
| History speaks Weehawken photos of yesteryear up for grabs |
| Hudson Reporter |
| If a picture�s worth a thousand words, then Kevin Lamb has quite a story to tell. The Canadian photographer, who has taken pictures of rockers like Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, and Tragically |
| Amid legal scholarship, some wacky stacks |
| Yale Daily News |
| Thereâ??s no denying that tax codes are boring, as even Mike Widener, the Lillian Goldman Law Libraryâ??s rare book librarian, will admit. But this is no ordinary tax code: The thick tome is dotted wi |
| Bernard Blashill |
| Yorkshire Post |
| BERNARD Blashill, a parish councillor in Holderness for more nearly 50 years and who devoted much of his time to fundraising for local charities, has died aged 82. He was a retired farmer who was born |
| Pre-registration for Tortoise, Hare Walk/Run/Roll due by April 8 |
| Excelsior Springs Standard |
| The event will be from 6:30 to 11 p.m. with tickets costing $25 per person and additional $3 per plate for the chocolate challenge. Music will be performed by Brian Shank. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. |
| Lacroix's 1987 haute couture collection up for auction |
| AFP via Yahoo! |
| Christian Lacroix's last haute couture collection for Patou fashion house, in 1987, just before he went onto creating his own label, goes on auction in Paris from Sunday. Over 300â?¦ Most Popular News |
| Time for High Desert's International Banana Museum to split |
| Riverside Press Enterprise |
| For $7,500, you could be the new owner of the International Banana Museum, including its custom yellow jumpsuit, golf putter and thousands of other fruit-themed items. As the world's largest collectio |
| Major work donated to galleryâ??s collection |
| Nanaimo News Bulletin |
| Artist Chris Woods saw Clear Cola for the first time in about 15 years when the painting was donated to the Nanaimo Art Gallery Tuesday. Itâ??s the first major work of art donated to the gallery and i |
| Illuminated manuscripts to fetch up to £16m at London auction |
| DNA India |
| WASHINGTON: A collection of illuminated manuscripts previously belonging to kings, bishops and the aristocracy has been estimated to fetch up to 16 million pounds when it goes under the hammer in Lond |
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| Nolan's Ned Kelly no steal at $5.4m |
| ABC Online |
| Sidney Nolan's First Class Marksman sold under the hammer for $5.4 million. (Menzies Art Brands) A Sidney Nolan painting of Ned Kelly has sold for a record-breaking $5.4 million to an unknown bidder. |
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| Ned Kelly Painting Sets Australian Auction Record |
| Kyrgyzstan News |
| BBC News, Sydney A painting of the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly has become the country's most expensive work of art ever bought at auction. The work by Australian artist Sidney Nolan went for |
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| Did rejection turn Hitler into a monster? |
| MSN.co.in |
| London: Hitler was a 'pretty marginal and mediocre' artist and the works he put together as a 19-year-old student in a failed attempt to join the Vienna Academy of Art were of 'moderate' standard. The |
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| Nolan picture fetches $5.4m |
| Sydney Morning Herald |
| A Sidney Nolan painting of Ned Kelly has sold for a record-breaking $5.4 million to an unknown bidder. First Class Marksman, a 1946 painting of the legendary outlaw, smashed the previous record for an |
| Adolf Hitler drawings that ignited Hitler's hatred to be auctioned |
| Mirror.co.uk |
| The drawings that thwarted Adolf Hitler's artistic career - and may have ignited his fanatical hatred of Jews that ultimately led to the horrors of the Nazi regime - are among eight sketches being auc |
| Ready for their close-up :: Couple auctions major Hollywood photography collection |
| EdgeBoston.com |
| Those who love Hollywood photography are in for a rare treat this weekend when Michael H. Epstein and Scott E. Schwimer, owners of the largest, privately held collection of glamour photography, open t |
| Leo Sterling and Yellow Hat to jointly hold classic car auction in Dubai |
| TradingMarkets |
| (Al-Bawaba via COMTEX) -- Leo Sterling, UAE's premier select property portfolio managers, in collaboration with Yellow Hat, one of the world's largest chains of Auto Accessory Superstores and Service |
| First ever Victoria Cross tipped to fetch £120,000 at auction |
| Mail Online UK |
| The first Victoria Cross to be earned by a British Army soldier is up for auction - along with a macabre souvenir. For the medal awarded to Major John Simpson Knox is being sold with the cannonball th |
| Nolan's marksman hits a record price |
| The Australian |
| From: The Australian ONE of Sidney Nolan's famous paintings of Ned Kelly, First-Class Marksman, last night sold for $5.4 million, making it the most expensive Australian artwork ever sold at auction. |
| Historic Golden State Commemorative Diamond Jubilee Coin on the Auction Block to |
| San Francisco Chronicle |
| Tags: coins, uc berkeley, auctions, bonhams butterfields Preview April 9-11 at Bonhams _and_amp; Butterfields San Francisco Bonhams _and_amp; Butterfields is honored to announce the inaugural West Coa |
| Leibish & Co. is Highlighting a Number of Blue and Green Fancy Color Diamonds of |
| PRWeb |
| This month, the company turns the spotlight on its collection of rare blue and green stones. (PRWEB) March 23, 2010 -- a leading company for , is now highlighting some of its rare and highly sought af |
| Relive the 1950s with Vintage Stock |
| Orléans Star |
| Vintage Stock Theatre is taking visitors back to a time of both elegance and rock and roll. In its upcoming show, Some Like it Hot, the local theatre troupe will bring the 1950s back to life for an ev |
| Siegel students help with Celebrity Waiters |
| Daily News Journal |
| Aprons decorated for April benefit for Exchange Club Type Size A A A Students from the fourth grade class of Eryn Wilson at Siegel Elementary School have decorated the aprons to be worn by area "c |
| Art Sales: the collection of Valeria Napoleone |
| Telegraph |
| The third MaxMara Art Prize for Women is to be announced this evening at the Whitechapel Gallery. From the vast pool of talented, emerging female artists currently based in the UK, three have been sho |
| Bank of America finally locates N.J. man's lost mortgage payment |
| Star Ledger |
| William Perlman/The Star-Ledger Last month we featured Matthew Shaw, a homeowner who was being dogged by collection calls about his mortgage. Shaw took out a Bank of America mortgage for a July, 2009 |
| Larger-than-life wine collection nets $1.2 million |
| Reuters UK |
| NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Lloyd Flatt was a man who lived life large and had a passion for large bottles of wine. One of those bottles - a six-liter Methuselah of Romanee Conti 1976 sold for $42,350 |
| Dms Communications Using Social On-line Media With A Twist To Grow Their Clients' |
| PRLog |
| A social revolution -only a handful of independent developers can do this amazing , integrration on all the Social Networks within a blog .Hi-res player can be shared without being stolen its not YOU |
| Original contract to purchase Graceland in '57, signed by Elvis, will be sold at |
| PR inside |
| Philip Weiss Auctions of Oceanside, N.Y., is offering a blockbusting piece of rock â??nâ?? roll history: the original contract to purchase Graceland in Memphis in 1957, signed by Elvis Presley and bot |
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| Grape Scott! Bottle of wine sold for $42,350 |
| MSNBC |
| NEW YORK - Lloyd Flatt was a man who lived life large and had a passion for large bottles of wine. One of those bottles â?? a six-liter Methuselah of Romanee Conti 1976 sold for $42,350 at Sotheby's N |
| Angelina Jolie as a Sexy 15 Year Old: Modeling Shots Up for Auction |
| Associated Content |
| Pictures from Angelina's Wild Youth Go Up for Auction as Part of 'Original Vintage Glamour Photography' GossipCenter.com Takeaways Pictures of Angelina Jolie (15 years old) with slicked back her craw |
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| AKRON Vets to rally Monday |
| Akron Beacon Journal |
| AKRON: The Veterans for American Power Tour, to discuss the connection between climate change and national security, will be noon Monday at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St. Durin |
| Federal Hill estate to be auctioned in Litchfield |
| Bristol Press |
| BRISTOL â?? Antiques from the Beleden Mansion on Federal Hill are going on the auction block this week in Litchfield. Auctioneer Tim Chapulis said almost half of the more than 500 items heâ??s got for |
| Rare flying boat from Western Reserve Historical Society collection goes to auction |
| Cleveland Live |
| View full sizePlain Dealer historical photograph selectionAviator Glenn Curtiss sits in the cockpit of his biplane as fellow aviators James "Bud" Mars, center, and Eugene Ely, right, stand nearby. Ten |
| Lewis Kaganâ??s collectible cards feature more than just sports figures |
| Villages Daily Sun |
| THE VILLAGES ? Lewis Kagan remembers his 8-year-old self collecting all manner of bubblegum cards back in the 1950s.But the cards got tossed around, usually to pick up other cards from the neighborhoo |
| Sales reports dragging heels |
| Melbourne Age |
| Only the state government's Office of the Valuer-General gets the full picture on private sales and auctions, but it is excruciatingly slow to reveal the results. WHEN this house in Verdant Avenue, To |
| Auction hits a home run: Forks fan in Texas donates autographed baseballs to fundraiser |
| Peninsula Daily News |
| Forks High School student Kylea Jo Allen holds autographed baseballs which are on display at the Bank of America in Forks. The balls were donated by a 'Twilight' fan from Texas. -- Photo by Lonnie Arc |
| Phillies scouting for new hot dog |
| Philadelphia Inquirer |
| What'll it be? The South Philly, an all-beef topped with broccoli rabe, spicy roasted peppers, and sharp provolone on an Italian roll? The Olde Philadelphia, with pepper hash, dill pickle, and yellow |
| Parker: His auction patter makes charity matter |
| Denver Post |
| Metropolitan Homes CEO Peter Kudla is the gas lawnmower of live auctioneers. You pull the cord, rev the engine and let him roll. 'I have to get out of here tonight,' he told the 600 attendees at the H |
| Early Picasso masterpiece priced at 30m-40m |
| Business & Leadership |
| A celebrated masterpiece from Pablo Picasso's early years will be auctioned by Christie's in June. Portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto (1903) comes from Picassos celebrated Blue Period, when the artis |
| Auction Plans for Historic Central Texas Museum |
| KCEN TV NBC 6 |
| 8:38 AM EST Video Gallery 2:21 Every piece of an historic Museum in Coryell County will be offered up for auction, and the sale is getting national attention. The business district of The Grove is mad |
| Lagos Port Corruption Uncovered - Report |
| AllAfrica.com |
| New York A graphic detail of how importers and government officials connive to create a cycle of corruption at the Lagos Port, Nigeria's busiest port, has been given in an essay drawn from Africa Deve |
| Oxfam Leamington set for 'silent auction' |
| Leamington Observer |
| VINYL fans will be in a silent spin at Oxfam's Leamington books and music shop on Sunday (March 21). The Regent Street store is holding a silent auction of classic vinyl albums from the 60s and 70s fr |
| Lenkiewicz paintings go under the hammer |
| North Devon Journal |
| WORK by Devon artist Robert Lenkiewicz is set to go under the hammer at an Exeter auction house this weekend. Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood Auctioneers in Okehampton Street are selling a private coll |
| Heads you lose |
| Personal Finance |
| The furore over the auctioning of two sculptures looted from China has fuelled the controversy over who should own cultural items of 'national importance'. The sale of the collection of Yves St Lauren |
| FLW collection bought at auction for archives |
| Oak Park Leaves |
| Working in close cooperation, The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy have ensured the purchase at auction of a major collection of photographs and drawings o |
| Andrew Lloyd Webber to auction off his Picasso for £40 million |
| DNA India |
| London: English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Art Foundation is set to auction off a Picasso with a record estimate price of up to £40 million. The portrait of the artist's friend Angel Fernandez de |
| ATT: Irish or not, anyone can party with St. Paddy |
| Toledoblade.com |
| The Irish â?? and the Irish wannabes â?? were out and about yesterday for St. Patrick's Day. Among the places to cruise through was Mickey Finn's Pub on Lagrange at Huron, which celebrates St. Patrick |
| Easter Island total solar eclipse 2010 tours |
| Examiner.com |
| March 18, 9:12 AMWorldwide Travel ExaminerMark Resnicoff Comment Subscribe Subscribe Get alerts when there is a new article from the Worldwide Travel Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use. E |
| Events Calendar |
| Andover Townsman |
| Garden club workshop, Nancy Engels will present to the Village Garden Club "Lavender and Other Essential Oils," aromatic delight focusing on lavender, $4 to make and take a sachet, will be held at the |
| War propaganda posters to go under hammer in Lewes |
| Brighton & Hove Argus |
| A RARE collection of Second World War propaganda posters is to go under the hammer. The 150 prints, bearing such morale-boosting slogans as Mightier Yet and Keep Calm And Carry On, are being sold by W |
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| CNN - FCC Feels The Need For Internet Speed |
| WPXI |
| NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The United States has big problems with broadband access, speed and cost, but the Federal Communications Commission's solutions may be too weak to have any lasting impact. T |
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| Experience at WaterSound' Raises funds for charities |
| World Golf |
| (WATERSOUND, Fla.) - The ANNIKA Foundation and The St. Joe Company today announced the 'ANNIKA Experience at WaterSound' raised over $100,000 for local children's charities and the ANNIKA and Mia Hamm |
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| Madrid Art Gallery Seeks Contemporary Works from U.S. Collectors |
| PRLog |
| â?? Contemporary artwork collectors with originals by artists such as Millares, Palazuelk, Bansky and Christo, can now sell them to a famous Spanish gallery without leaving the comfort of their home. |
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| No easy fix for America's broadband problems |
| CNN |
| NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The United States has big problems with broadband access, speed and cost, but the Federal Communications Commission's solutions may be too weak to have any lasting impact. T |
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| Rare Ferraris top 12.6m car auction |
| Auto Trader Digital |
| Consumer Channels Navigation: Commercial Channels Navigation: User Area Navigation: Sign out of Auto Trader Hi : You are here : World of Cars Main Content Rare Ferraris top �£12.6m car auction A vin |
| Sotheby's jewels on display in London before New York sale |
| Telegraph |
| The collection of 100 pieces, including the magnificent fancy vivid yellow diamond necklace, are on show at the New Bond Street branch of the auction house this week before going under the hammer in N |
| Goldie painting expected to sell for up to $240,000 |
| stuff.co.nz |
| nternational Art Centre GOLDIE: The painting of Kapi Kapi due to be auctioned at the International Art Centre in Parnell later this month. Relevant offers Express your inner self in public Arts Fes |
| Antiques guru Leigh Keno venturing down new road |
| Columbus Dispatch |
| HARTFORD, Conn. - Leigh Keno was sprawled on the floor of the upstairs landing, twisting his body to get a good look at the bottom of a walnut lowboy and shining a small, hand-held yellow flashlight f |
| One hundred of the world's most amazing jewels set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's |
| Mail Online UK |
| You might not have a spare £2million for this stunning yellow diamond-encrusted necklace. But you can at least catch a glimpse of the rare accessory before it's snapped up by someone on more lavish m |
| State suspends licenses of three nurse practitioners |
| Johnson City Press |
| AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A |
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| Museums and Galleries: Spring Arts Preview 2010 |
| Metro Weekly |
| 20th Annual Art Auction -- ''Home Is Where The Art Is'' is the gallery's largest fundraising event of the year, where more than 80 prominent local and regional artists exhibit works, plus an art aucti |
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| City attorney pushes for food safety changes |
| Johnson City Press |
| AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A |
| Jail nurse killed in Carter wreck |
| Johnson City Press |
| AD: Notice of Change in TennCare II Demonstration The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Read Moreâ?¦ AD: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING A |
| Open for Business: Made By ... |
| TwinCities.com |
| Type of business: Fair trade and eco-friendly alpaca sweater company Number of employees: 2 Locations: St. Paul area and Arequipa, Peru Contact Information: www.MyMadeBy.com Tell us what your business |
| Custom-Designed Michael Jackson Furniture Up For Auction |
| Post Chronicle |
| Some 22 pieces of elaborate furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson, including a leather armchair embellished with crystals and gold leaf, will be auctioned off in June, organizers said on Friday. J |
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| The pucks stop here |
| Montreal Gazette |
| Ross Vender cannot easily choose a favourite hockey puck in his collection of about 500, the enormity of it ready to burst out of his walk-in closet. But the 12-year-old Canadiens fan from Dundas, Ont |
| On the Town: It's always fun to go out to eat |
| Toledoblade.com |
| Dinners just for the fun of it are always popular. The Toledo Symphony recently held the season finale of three Concert Night Dining events in the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art. It tied |
| Gas station memorabilia a connection to a bygone era |
| Wausau Daily Herald |
| TOWN OF WAUSAU -- Eyes can't help but fix on the colorful gas station signs planted in the ground and bolted to the side of the barn on Highway 52 just east of Wausau. The familiar icons are there: th |
| On trial |
| BBC |
| Sounds like a Kafka novel? Well, almost. This is a struggle between Israel and Germany, between a Jewish refugee family from Prague and Israeli public opinion over a collection of papers that might in |
| Quilts blanket library for annual show |
| Journal-Advocate |
| The quilts hanging on the walls around the library show the variations of color and style that go into this art form. STERLING â?? Do you have a collection of fat quarters threatening to take over you |
| Daves tears as county rallies to his cause |
| Herefordshire Journals |
| A Herefordshire townâ??s fight to help a much-loved local man with terminal cancer, who has himself helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity over many years, is gathering an extraordinary momen |
| Myers honor Harvards Schepens at Symposia kickoff reception |
| South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
| Kenneth M. Fischer, president and chief operating officer at Schepens Eye Research Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Kameran Lashkari, assistant scientist at the Institute and |
| Auction for custom-designed Jackson furniture |
| Washington Post |
| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 22 pieces of elaborate furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson, including a leather armchair embellished with crystals and gold leaf, will be auctioned off in June, orga |
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| Huddersfield DJ to hold clubnight fundraiser for HRI |
| Huddersfield Daily Examiner |
| by Nick Lavigueur, Huddersfield Daily Examiner A Huddersfield DJ is hosting a fundraising club night in memory of his mum. Damien Crook, 28, is hoping to raise hundreds of pounds for Huddersfield Roya |
| Carol Thornberry: Questers' fundraiser aids variety of good causes |
| Inside Bay Area |
| MEMBERS OF the Don Castro and Estudillo chapters of Questers scouted antique stores, flea markets and culled cupboards and closets for select items to put up for bid at their combined annual fundraise |
| Sotheby's to offer Corot painting taken by Nazis (Reuters) |
| Yahoo! News Australia |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Sotheby's will auction a painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot worth around $1.5 million (988,000 pounds) after it was returned to the heirs of the original owners, Jewish bankers |
| Brisk sales for Pacman's signed memorabilia at eBay |
| Minda News |
| ARLINGTON, Texas ( MindaNews/ 11 March) - Thirteen days after the Pacquiao-Clottey welterweight title fight on Saturday ( Sunday in the Philippines), bid offers will be closed on an eBay auctioned pho |
| Art exhibition by the borough's homeless artists |
| Kensington & Chelsea Chronicle |
| HOMELESS artists are exhibiting their art in the borough after being given gallery space and tools to create their masterpieces. The Brush from the Streets exhibition started on Tuesday and runs until |
| 'Centennial Celebration of Women in the Art World' Held in Shanghai |
| Web Newswire |
| The opening ceremony of the 'Centennial Celebration of Women in the Art World' exhibition was held at the Shanghai Art Museum on March 8. On the eve of the Shanghai Expo and on the centennial celebrat |
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| See some of the fashion items in Manchester's Gallery of Costume after its 1.3m |
| BBC |
| A dress worn by Audrey Hepburn is included in one of the UK's most important fashion collections which is re-opening after a major makeover. The Gallery of Costume at Platt Hall in Rusholme has over 2 |
| District Corner: Students and community service |
| Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle |
| One of the core values of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District is reflected in our school philosophy: We care for ourselves, other people and our environment. Nowhere can this better be demons |
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| Kidderminster bar in Haiti fund-raiser |
| Halesowen News |
| A KIDDERMINSTER bar will be raising cash for Haiti tomorrow. Carters Bar, in Oxford Street, will be collecting money for the Caribbean country with a bucket collection at the door from 9pm. Money made |
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| NEWS: Christieâ??s to Auction $150 Million Brody Collection; Proceeds to Benefit |
| ArtForum.com |
| After a four-month battle between the auction giants Sothebyâ??s and Christieâ??s, the art collection of the Los Angeles philanthropist Frances Lasker Brody will be sold at Christieâ??s in New York in |
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| Hancock Shaker Village celebrating 50th anniversary |
| Times Union |
| The Hancock Shaker Village in the Berkshires is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a living-history museum this year with a variety of exhibits, seminars and festivals. The centerpiece of |
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| CLONASLEE/ROSENALLIS COMMUNITY GAMES |
| Leinster Express |
| Congratulations to the winners. The new banner is currently being made, and all the winners will be invited to the centre to see it when it arrives. On Friday March 5 four basketball teams travelled t |
| Top 10 taxes we really should be collecting |
| Philadelphia Inquirer |
| MAYOR Nutter's proposed $300 annual trash fee has a lot of Philadelphians so hot they're thinking of heading outside the city limits to soothe themselves with an untaxed ice- cold Coke. So here's a To |
| JFK's letters to Swedish beloved sold for over $115,000 |
| Mangalorean |
| Chicago, March 6 (IANS) Love letters and telegrams revealing secret romance between former US President John F. Kennedy and a Swedish woman have fetched more than $115,000 in an auction here. The Lege |
| Rare Canadian flag on auction block (Canada) |
| Castanet.net |
| The Canadian Press The presale estimate for the Canadian Red Ensign flag is $40,000 to $60,000, not including the buyer's premium. (Sotheby's Canada) A rare 1868 Canadian Red Ensign flag will hit the |
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| Artist Lucian Freud takes top-billing in Paris |
| Yahoo! Malaysia |
| PARIS (AFP) - After mostly ignoring his work for decades, Paris is giving Britain's Lucian Freud top billing in a show touted as a fresh encounter with one of the world's most expensive living artists |
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| 18th EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises $3.7M for fight against AIDS |
| News-Medical.Net |
| Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards® Viewing Party and raised $3.7 Million for the fight against AIDS. Presented by Chopard, Jo and Raffy |
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| 2nd Museum Art Cycle sale draws enthusiasts |
| University Daily |
| Laurie Aguilar from Roswell, N.M., browses through recycled art pieces Saturday at the Museum of Texas Tech University. Art enthusiasts throughout Lubbock and Texas visited the Museum of Texas Tech th |
| $3.7 Million Raised at the 18th Annual Academy Awards(R) Viewing ... |
| Ulitzer |
| LOS ANGELES, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards® Viewing Party and raised $3.7 Million for the fight against AID |
| Q&A: Lester maps history |
| Belmont Citizen-Herald |
| Toby Lester first heard the name Martin Waldseemüller in 2003 when the Library of Congress paid a record-setting $10 million for the map of America he drew nearly five centuries earlier. Both the hef |
| Books that have fun with words |
| Leaf Chronicle |
| Sometime books just have fun with words. 'Rhyming Dustbunnies' (Beach Lane Books, $12.99) by creator Jan Thomas is just that â?? a book about four dust bunnies, one red, one purple, one green and one |
| Blue diamond expected to fetch £3.8m at auction |
| Telegraph |
| A rare internally flawless blue diamond is expected to fetch up to £3.8 million when it is sold at auction next month. The 5.16-carat, pear-shaped stone, which is set in a ring, is the first blue dia |
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| Why It's Open Mondays |
| Santa Barbara Independent |
| Goletaâ??s library offers a wide variety of resources to the public, and much of what is offered is funded by The Friends of the Goleta Valley Library. The all-volunteer group, established more than 3 |
| National museum builds Inuit art collection |
| CBC |
| Tuuliruaq (Great Big Loon), a stonecut stencil by Mayoreak Ashoona, of Cape Dorset, is one of more than 500 prints created in the last 15 years purchased by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. (Canad |
| Classic car with Hutch history turns up in Fla. |
| Hutchinson News |
| By Clara Kilbourn - The Hutchinson News - Always the newsman, Jim Gannon knew when he spied a Hutchinson name on the owner's manual of the 1950 Chevrolet coupe he bought at auction that it was a story |
| A Heinz 57 Selection on the Block |
| New York Times |
| THE Amelia Island concours weekend in Florida is ratcheting up its commercial side. Quieter than the big show-and-auction events around Phoenix in January and near Monterey, Calif. in August, the Amel |
| Christie's to offer modern ME art collection |
| Trade Arabia |
| Christieâ??s, the world's leading art business, will offer 25 masterpieces from the collection of renowned artist Dr Mohammed Said Farsi at an upcoming auction in Dubai. The auction of international m |
| HKTDC International Jewellery Show Sets Exhibitor Record Hong Kong Products Shine |
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council |
| Hong Kong Products Shine at New Zone at 27th Edition of Event 5 March 2010 â?? The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened today with a record number of exhibitors and a new product zone w |
| Annual antiques and garden show is a sure sign of spring |
| Lexington Herald Leader |
| Annual antiques show will feature rare items, knowledgeable speakers Have the winter blahs left you feeling stir-crazy? Are you thinking it's time for a little pre-spring fling? If so, I have just the |
| The BMX craze is sending prices over the moon |
| Melbourne Age |
| AS MEN get older, the toys just get more expensive, but few would have thought the contents of a Pascoe Vale garage would spark a global frenzy. Last year, Raf Merhi, 29, an Australian soldier on acti |
| Baseball cards outvalue peanuts and Cracker Jacks |
| Pottsdown Mercury |
| NEW YORK â?? The boxes of baseball cards you so carefully collected are invaluable for the memories they evoke. But do they have any real value? Many collectors hope their hobbies will one day bring t |
| Harry Lauder sale raises £12,000 |
| BBC |
| Entertainer Harry Lauder's artefacts sold for £12,000 A rare collection of personal artefacts that once belonged to Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder has raised more than £12,000 at auction. Abo |
| Comics good as gold |
| Sunday Star Times |
| Gotham Comics' Jeremy Bishop with rare comics worth thousands of dollars. Relevant offers THE PEOPLE pounding the pavements above are oblivious, but under the streets of central Auckland lies a vault |
| IPL to announce two new teams today |
| Hindu Business Line |
| Variety - Sports Right on time:Mr Lalit Modi, IPL Commissioner, and Mr Raouff Ansari, Managing Director of Finex Lifestyle Works Pvt Ltd, at the launch of the Swiss watch brand Bandelier ?IPL Trophy' |
| Relive the Humpback magic |
| Asiaone |
| LONG before Singaporeans celebrated music from home-grown bands like Electrico, The Great Spy Experiment and The Observatory, there was Humpback Oak. The year was 1994 and the quartet, led by singer-s |
| Daryl Guppy: Tales of the Shanghai market |
| The Edge Singapore |
| I HAVE A personal dislike for the term perfect storm, because it is rarely accurate. However, the Spring Festival holiday break included some announcements and actions that bring together a previously |
| After Westminster, Potomac show dog receives unique gift |
| Gazette.net |
| Potomac resident Cathy Ryan named her show dog, Dyson, after the vacuum brand because of his voracious eating habits. After Dyson competed in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Dyson representative |
| Crosbyâ??s game-winning Olympic stick missing |
| Toronto Star Online |
| Several pieces of equipment Sidney Crosby flung into the air after scoring the gold medal winning overtime goal on Sunday have gone missing, according to the player. â??When they cleared the ice, I ne |
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| VIZ CINEMA & NEW PEOPLE ANNOUNCE ARTIST FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND 3/6-3/9 |
| Active Anime |
| Bay Area Art And Pop Culture Fans Invited To Screen New Films That Profile Artists Such As Hisashi Tenmyouya, Makoto Aida, Katsura Funakoshi And Yayoi Kusama San Francisco, CA, March 2, 2010 â?? VIZ C |
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| A masterpiece mystery with the hallmarks of a Dan Brown |
| Irish Independent |
| It may lack the homicidal monks and fiendish ciphers of The Da Vinci Code. But a real-life art detective story, involving shady art dealers and intrepid academics, has brought to light a "lost" master |
| Litchfield Auctions Conducts SuccessfulOnline Auction |
| Voices News |
| LITCHFIELD - A figural bronze statue of a warrior on his steed by German artist Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928) sold for $20,880 in an online auction by Litchfield County Auctions, Inc., open February 3 t |
| Fun for all (10) |
| Heritage News-Herald |
| The Flat Rock Train Depot and Museum, 28700 Arsenal Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum features eight trains in several different scales, wrapped around a large wooden caboose. Whi |
| Smitherman mulls outsourcing city services |
| National Post |
| As mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi prepares to unveil his financial plan for the city today, rival George Smitherman has put out a statement describing how he would approach the possible outsourcing of |
| City Center Art Curator to Speak at New York University |
| AFP via Yahoo! |
| Renowned Contemporary Curatorial Advisor, Michele Quinn discusses City Center and other large scale installations. (PRWEB) March 3, 2010 -- Curatorial Advisor, Michele Quinn will speak to the concepti |
| Student drive raises more than $5,000 for Haiti |
| Galt Herald |
| Sometimes kid power is underestimated, but that wonâ??t be the case in Galt, as the students of Galt High School and Liberty Ranch High School raised more than $5,000 in just a few weeks to assist in |
| Sotheby's auctions rare blue diamond in HK |
| Shanghai Daily |
| SOTHEBY'S will auction next month a rare, large blue diamond that was once part of the legendary De Beers Millennium collection, with fierce bidding expected of US$4.6 million to US$5.8 million. The |
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| Russian space memorabilia goes to auction |
| AFP via Yahoo! |
| OTTAWA (AFP) A spacesuit worn by cosmonaut Anatoli Artsebarsky, pieces of Soyuz shuttles that rocketed into space and a Mir Space Station control panel are among dozens of Soviet space program items f |
| See all stories on this topic |
| Tips for Collecting Milk Glass |
| Associated Content |
| J. Motes Collecting milk glass is a popular hobby for many. While milk glass has been around for hundreds of years, the average American collector focuses on the milk glass produced domestically in th |
| Classic cars discovered in barn |
| East Anglian Daily Times |
| THEY have been gathering dust for more than a decade and some have hardly ever been driven, but together these cars are set to fetch up to £160,000. The hoard of classic motors uncovered at a Suffolk |
| Mid-Winter Rotary Winefest tantalizes guests |
| Similkameen Spotlight |
| TOP NEWS HEADLINE : TOP SPORTS HEADLINE : TOP BUSINESS HEADLINE : TOP ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINE : TOP COMMUNITY HEADLINE : Olympian Day TOP LIFESTYLES HEADLINE : TOP OPINION HEADLINE : All dressed up wit |
| NEWS: Maggie Boepple Resigns as President of LMCC |
| ArtForum.com |
| Maggie Boepple has resigned as president of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), reports Artinfo. Diego Segalini, the LMCCâ??s current vice president, has been named acting president until a r |
| NEWS: Roberto Cecchi Appointed Secretary General of Italyâ??s Ministry of Culture |
| ArtForum.com |
| Maggie Boepple has resigned as president of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), reports Artinfo. Diego Segalini, the LMCCâ??s current vice president, has been named acting president until a r |
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| NEWS: David Garza Appointed Director of Henry Street Settlement |
| ArtForum.com |
| Maggie Boepple has resigned as president of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), reports Artinfo. Diego Segalini, the LMCCâ??s current vice president, has been named acting president until a r |
| Sunday, March 07, 2010 Open House Public Invited Masonic Temple |
| KGWN TV |
| Delta Kappa Gamma Collection Delta Kappa Gamma is collecting books for its 27th annual book sale. Collection boxes are located at all Cheyenne grocery stores. If you need pickup call 632-5406 The sale |
| Dependence on disinvestment proceeds |
| Hindu Business Line |
| The Finance Minister's road map for additional banking licences to private sector players including NBFCs is a strategic step in the right direction and will lead to more healthy competition and penet |
| Rare, blue diamond on auction |
| Times Live South Africa |
| The 5,16 carat, pear-shaped internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue gem is the first diamond of its kind to appear at an auction from the collection that De Beers, the worlds largest diamond producer, pr |
| Sotheby s blue diamond may fetch $5 8 million |
| CommodityOnline |
| Related Stories HONG KONG (Commodity Online): A 5.16-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, which is internally flawless and was once part of the De Beers famed Millennium Jewels Collection, will l |
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| The Sweet Sound of â??Sold!â?? (53) |
| Los Angeles Downtown News Online |
| DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Mateen Saffari is a treasure hunter. On a recent Sunday afternoon, he was eagerly and thoroughly searching for his next big find. He investigated an old Victorian couch, inspect |
| Fans warned of fake World Cup tickets |
| This is Money |
| This is Money World Cup football fans have been warned not to buy tickets from websites such as eBay and Gumtree. Fifa, the competition organiser, said some 'unscrupulous individuals' were using websi |
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| FDIC Auctions Overdue Loans of Silverton, New Frontier, IndyMac |
| BusinessWeek |
| March 1 (Bloomberg) -- IndyMac Bank, Silverton Bank and New Frontier Bank are among 19 lenders contributing overdue loans to a $610.5 million auction by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The sale, o |
| Taxpayers footed bill for Ramsey direct mail piece |
| Johnson City Press |
| AD: 'Unicoi County School Food Service will receive bids on kitchen small wares equipment until 2:00 p. Read Moreâ?¦ AD: AUCTION Stowaway Storage Highway 36 and State Route 75 Gray, Tennessee Wednesda |
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| FotoFest focuses on contemporary U.S. photography |
| Houston Chronicle |
| Courtesy of the artist and Michael Mazzeo The Forum, Philadelphia: Will Steacy, 2008, from the FotoFest 2010 Biennial exhibition Whatever Was Splendid FotoFest spans many venues throughout the city. H |
| Soviet space secrets for sale |
| Toronto Star Online |
| Need a zero-gravity toilet? A spare key for your Soyuz? Declassified, decommissioned, the Soviet Union's space heritage is on the market in T.O. Share Share Soviet space memorabilia will be auctioned |
| Pearls of Compassion |
| Bangkok Post |
| HRH Princess Chulabhorn raises 30 million baht from her hand-beaded pearl necklaces for the Chulabhorn Foundation for cancer patients Newspaper section: Brunch It was pearls everywhere you looked at t |
| Christie's Dubai to auction Egyptian art collection |
| Arabian Business |
| NEW SALE: Among works on offer will be 'View of the Bekaa Valley' by Mahmoud Said. (CHRISTIE'S IMAGES) Christie's has announced it will offer a selection of works from the private collection of Mohamm |
| Qi just behind Picasso in sales ranking |
| Times Online |
| Qi Baishi is not a name that many Western aficionados of art can recognise, let alone pronounce. This son of Chinese peasants, who received no formal artistic training, has just become the third bests |
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| GM and the GM Foundation's Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief Exceeds $1 Million |
| Sys-Con Media |
| DETROIT, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Two fund-raising drives raised more than $35,000 in contributions for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, bringing the combined current total fro |
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| Unknown letter from Descartes found |
| NRC Handelsblad |
| A 1641 letter found through Google shows the philosopher was prone to re-thinking matters as well as thinking. â??Beautiful isnâ??t it?â? said Theo Verbeek. â??And, luckily, legible as wellâ?, Erik- |
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| Banners featuring original works of art add splash of colour in winter |
| Owen Sound Sun Times |
| There's nothing like an explosion of colourful art to chase away the winter blues. When things seem their dullest, in those slushy months before spring, the play of light and colour in a painting or p |
| Night in the Big Apple to benefit choral union |
| Lynchburg News and Advance |
| 'Night in the Big Apple' to benefit choral union Staff reports » 0 Comments| Post a Comment The Friends of the Lynchburg College Choral Union are sponsoring a dinner, 'A Night in the Big Apple,' to b |
| Fashion Statement: Which clothes maketh the man? |
| Guardian.co.uk |
| What happened at the menswear shows? Wednesday was menswear day at London fashion week - or MAN day, as Topshop prefers to call it. Somehow can't read that without adopting its best Lord of the Rings |
| Christie's to auction garden furniture collection |
| Telegraph |
| Lenovo Combines Workstation Performance with Unprecedented Price in New ThinkStation |
| Hexus |
| Companies: Lenovo (All Lenovo content) printer friendly layout discuss in the forums email to a friend Hook, UK â?? February 24, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE:992) (ADR:LNVGY) today announced the ThinkStation E2 |
| Superman's debut comic book issue sells for $1M |
| Hickory Daily Record |
| NEW YORK - A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold Monday for $1 million, smashing the previous record price for a comic book. A 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, widely conside |
| Super price for 1938 Action comic |
| Daily Dispatch |
| A RARE copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold on Monday for 1 million, smashing the previous record price for a comic book. A 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, widely considered the H |
| London Fashion Week: Caring with style |
| The Scotsman |
| A spectacular gathering of A-listers and Britain's fashion elite raises a million pounds to help mothers and babies in disaster-torn Haiti DOES the famously demanding Naomi Campbell do bad weather? Le |
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| Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts auction supports the arts with art |
| Montgomery Advertiser |
| After traveling the nation in search of works of art in all media to tempt River Region collectors, Art Auction 2010 committee members eagerly await this year's event. A biennial fundraiser for the Mo |
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| 10 cent Superman comic book sells for $1 million |
| Irish Examiner |
| A RARE copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $1 million (â?¬740,000), smashing the record price for a comic book. A 1938 edition of Action Comics No 1, widely considered the Hol |
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| Top 6 Home Based Businesses for Artists |
| Associated Content |
| teachtoday101@yahoo.com Want to make money from home using your artistic talents. Many services such as website design, freelancing and restoration provide many opportunities for artists to be creativ |
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| First Nations University of Canada's $1.2M art collection in jeopardy |
| Regina Leader-Post |
| Business student Rebecca Sangwais looks over artwork in the common area of FNUniv's Regina campus. Photograph by: Roy Antal, Leader-Post The fate of the First Nations University of Canada's $1.2 milli |
| Volunteers needed for upcoming fundraiser |
| Owatonna People's Press |
| Baskets await the fundraiser for the Steele County Clothesline scheduled for March 13. The organization is looking for more volunteers to help assemble the baskets. OWATONNA â?? As the Steele County C |
| Vintage car collection set for auction |
| Wealth-Bulletin.com |
| About 200 rare and historically significant cars belonging to deceased Houston trial attorney John Oâ??Quinn will be auctioned off next month to pay for his estateâ??s liabilities, according to The Wa |
| Rare copy of first Superman comic sold for $1m |
| Times Online |
| A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $1 million (650,000), smashing the previous record price for a comic book. A 1938 edition of Action Comics No 1, widely considered t |
| Almost half way for Bromyard organ appeal |
| Ledbury Reporter |
| AN appeal for £40,000 to repair a Bromyard churchâ??s pipe organ will be given a boost with two events taking place over the next few weeks. Saturday, February 27 will see Malvern College musicians g |
| Great Krypton! Superman No. 1 sells for $1M |
| Toronto Star Online |
| In this image released by Comic Connect Corp., a the June 1938 cover of "Action Comics" that first featured Superman, is shown. COMIC CONNECT CORP./AP PHOTO NEW YORKâ??A rare copy of the first comic b |
| Allen sheriff seeing rise in tax warrants |
| Journal-Gazette |
| ?We don't want to set up a debtor's prison,? he said. Other departments, like Kosciusko County's, do not offer payment plans, though. A surge in tax warrants could give a boost to the Allen County gen |
| From cell phones to school buses, city looks to save money |
| North Andover Eagle-Tribune |
| HAVERHILL â?? In this day of everyone using cell phones, the city has a problem not unlike that faced by a family. Dad has a cell phone from one company. Mom's phone comes from another company, and th |
| Easton memorabilia collection of Lou Ferrone to be sold at Dotta Auction Center |
| Lehigh Valley Express-Times |
| Starting Friday, Lou Ferrone will watch 10,000 pieces of his history -- and Easton's -- sold off, bit by bit. 'I knew one day it would happen. I thought now would be the time to do it and move on to s |
| Black history display highlights local leaders, residents |
| Frederick News-Post |
| Belva King started to collect memorabilia and artifacts from her family and the local African-American community in the early 1970s, when she made a video of her 10th Lincoln High School reunion. King |
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| Cherry family benefit in Abington |
| Boston Globe |
| ABINGTON About 400 family members and friends of the late Brian Cherry will join in a ?Night to Remember Brian? Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Weymouth Elks Lodge, 1197 Washington St. Cherry died last summ |
| Barbara Bedell: Wallkill River art show opens March 13 |
| Record Online |
| Dr. Toby Rossman, founder of the Hudson Valley Science Cafe, and her husband, Gordon Rauer, left, are pictured on vacation with a tour guide on a swinging bridge in Costa Rica. Photo provided 'Celebra |
| Presenting 'The Skin of Our Teeth' in Ashland |
| Boston Globe |
| Ashland The Ashland High School Theatrical Society will present Thornton Wilder?s Pulitzer prize-winning drama ?The Skin of Our Teeth?? on March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., and March 7 at 2 p.m. at the scho |
| Around Danville: DJ hosts Spring Fling fundraiser |
| Contra Costa Times |
| EVER BEEN "BLEUPERED" IN the morning? If you listen to Don Bleu on K101.3 on weekday mornings, you know that it's a funny bit when the DJ prank-calls someone at the behest of a friend or family member |
| Chrysler Brand Expresses Gratitude to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
| PR Newswire via Yahoo! |
| 7:00 am AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Hundreds of celebrities interrupted their red carpet interviews at the recent Golden Globe Awards to autograph a Chrysler 300 which was auctioned off on Saturday, Feb. 2010 |
| Collector's Corner: Swatch Watch |
| Auctionbytes.com |
| It's not Rolex or Cartier, but it's much more fun - and much less expensive - to collect. It's the Swatch! Appearing on the scene in 1983, the plastic (yes, plastic!) Swatch rode to the rescue of the |
| Bald eagles beginning to incubate eggs |
| Advertiser-Tribune |
| Email: ' ' *To: _and_lt;--TO Email REQUIRED! *From: _and_lt;--FROM Email REQUIRED! Fact Box Send e-mail to vjohnson@ advertiser-tribune.com. Two bald eagle pairs in Ohio have started the spring nestin |
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| Suri Cruise totes £500 designer bag to match mum Katie Holmes |
| Mail Online UK |
| She may not yet understand the value of money. But Suri Cruise clearly already knows what she likes. The three-year-old was seen with her parents while in Jamaica carrying a metallic designer bag whic |
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| Cellarworks Inc and VinumXtremus LLC announce the acquisition of highly acclaimed |
| 1888PressRelease |
| At the large format auction at Sotherby's, London, on February 17th, VinumXtremus had the winning bid for the Cheval Blanc 2006 Melchior as well as other significant acquisitions for private collector |
| Museums |
| Washington Post |
| "IN THE TOWER: MARK ROTHKO" Black-on-black paintings that Rothko made in 1964 in connection with his work on a chapel for the Menil Collection in Houston, opening Sunday at the National Gallery of Art |
| Art Marketplace: Hampshire Collection of United States Postage Stamps |
| Epoch Times |
| DEFINED IMPRESSION: A dark brown 5-cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin, 1847 issue. (Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries) Postage Stamps were first introduced in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and |
| St. Mikeâ??s spaghetti dinner helps raise over $6,000 |
| Pincher Creek Echo |
| In the evenings, once school buses and students abandon the area, Christie Avenue, in the middle of Pincher Creek, stays quiet. But this Thursday night, a lengthy chain of parallel-parked cars lined t |
| Burt rallies to Haiti Earthquake Survivors |
| Derry Journal |
| The big hearted Burt community is kicking of Lent with a fundraiser for the survivors of the horrendous Haiti earthquake. A Charity Sale, Mini Auction and Cake Sale is taking place tomorrow (Saturday) |
| America's trash is television's treasure |
| USA Today |
| There's a lot of trash on TV these days. Not just the normal fare. Trash TV, 'mantiquing,' goodwill-store hunting or whatever you may call it is quietly gaining momentum among viewers captivated by se |
| Crafty Blogs to Explore - 82nd Edition |
| About |
| Which one is your favorite craft blog post this week? can you just pick one? I can't! Crafty Princess Diaries - Tammy gives you an update about the new jewelry book she's working on plus a little insi |
| \'Budget: FM needs to do a balancing job\' |
| Moneycontrol.com |
| By Sandesh Kirkire, CEO, Kotak Asset Management Company Ltd The approaching date of the Union Budget 2010 has all the potential ingredients to make it an eventful occasion. The fact that this Budget i |
| States Sell Surplus Property on Web |
| CIO Today |
| States looking to unload surplus property used to do little more than take out an advertisement in the local newspaper, hang an 'Open' sign at a warehouse and set up a cash register. Not anymore. This |
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| NEWS: New Curator for Racine Art Museum |
| ArtForum.com |
| The former director of the museum at the Rhode Island School of Design has accepted a new position in Florida, notes the Miami Herald. Hope Alswang, who abruptly resigned last August after four years |
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| News: Rare 1939 Batman comic book may fetch big bucks for Rochester man |
| Sun and Press |
| Holy record price! A comic book with the first Batman appearance -- owned by a Rochester collector -- will fetch the highest price for a comic book when it is sold at auction later this month. The "De |
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| Lodge at Copperhead Reopening Under New Ownership |
| HotelExecutive.com |
| Amenities Geared to Motorcycle Enthusiasts Blairsville, GA - February 11, 2010) â?? The Lodge at Copperhead, formerly known as Copperhead Lodge, will officially reopen under new ownership in March 201 |
| Runway Rundown: Fashion for Haiti |
| University of South Florida Oracle |
| Naomi Campbell bringsâ??fundraising to fashion in herâ??â??Fashion for Reliefâ? event â?? this year benefiting Haitiâ??s earthquake victims. Her charity runway event, which took place last week durin |
| The PM and the WC |
| Bath Chronicle |
| But that hasn't stopped him joining a unique arts project in Bath to raise money to improve toilet sanitation throughout the developing world. Mr Brown and his wife Sarah have both joined an impressiv |
| Comic man searches for Wetherby comp winners A COLLECTOR of old comic books is searching |
| Harrogate Advertiser |
| A COLLECTOR of old comic books is searching for four Wetherby residents who won a competition in the 1950s. Colin Cawthray has been collecting Roy Rogers and Trigger comics for the past 10 years after |
| Andy Murray's racquet an ace way to aid victims of quake |
| Edinburgh Evening News |
| A HAIRDRESSER has scooped a tennis racquet autographed by Andy Murray in a bid to raise money for the survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Wendy Brown, the owner of Hair and Image for Men |
| PCGGâ??s â??Payanigâ?? not subject to tax, says DOJ |
| Malaya Business Insight |
| subject to tax, says DOJ THE Department of Justice yesterday declared that the two parcels of government land known as the Payanig sa Pasig are not subject to real property tax, business tax and mayor |
| History lives on |
| Bossier Press-Tribune |
| Dorcheat Museum flourishes Still considered in the infancy stage at less than two years old, the Dorcheat Historical Museum has made huge strides in its short history. According to Director Schelley B |
| Mobile 'hoarders' causing e-waste glut |
| Sydney Morning Herald |
| Australians' love of mobile phones is leading to a glut of e-waste that will damage the environment, a new report says. And it's not just Aussies who are guilty - the United Nations recognised it as a |
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| Robert E. Smith: The main, the paintings |
| Springfield News-Leader |
| note: A longer version of this story originally appeared Sept. 25, 2007. You don't start a profile about Robert E. Smith the way you would any other story. Because Smith isn't like anyone else.In mid- |
| Baywatch Calendar for Feb. 12, 2010 |
| Mobile Register |
| BARC! 3RD ANNUAL MYSTIC KREWE OF K-9 KRITTERS DOG PARADE _and_amp; PARTY 10 a.m. until noon Feb 13. at Magnolia by the Gulf, 19930 Baldwin County 6, Gulf Shores. $20 vouchers for Baldwin County reside |
| Designs On Denim |
| British Vogue |
| BRITISH designer Ziad Ghanem has launched a collaboration with Firetrap, the results of which will be auctioned on the day of his autumn/winter 2010 show in aid of The Mayor's Fund for London, to sup |
| Wakefield Wildcats Squadbuilder to host first event of the season |
| Wakefield Express |
| WAKEFIELD Wildcats independent group TRY (Trinity's Rising Youth) Squadbuilder will be holding its first event of the season on Friday, March 5. The event at Carr Gate WMC, Wakefield, will include a r |
| An IowanÂ?s legacy of style |
| The Des Moines Register |
| It's easy to picture the women who might have worn the dresses on display right now in a gallery at Iowa State University.Donna Reed could have waltzed right onto her TV show in the '50s-era shirtdres |
| Confiscated items! Got your confiscated items here |
| Metronews |
| krista sylvester/metro calgary Pastor Gordon Smith of the Aviation Interfaith Ministry shows off some of the seized items auctioned off every Tuesday at the Calgary International Airport. More about W |
| JFK's Secret Love Letters On Auction Block |
| Boston Channel |
| Letters Chronical Affair With Swedish Woman UPDATED: 8:30 am EST February 15, 2010 Email Print BOSTON -- For the first time, John F. Kennedy's secret love letters to a Swedish woman are going up for a |
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| Tekelec Showcases LTE Solutions and Supports GSMA Initiatives at |
| Market Wire via MSN Money |
| At Mobile World Congress 2010, Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC) will feature IP core network signaling and mobile data management solutions that help global service providers transition to fourth-generation (4G |
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| Get to Know Fran Morley: Communicator likes to share her skills with others |
| Mobile Register |
| Get to Know Fran Morley Birthplace: Knox, Ind. Hometown: Fairhope Family: Husband, Tom Occupation: Freelance writer and editor Activities: Volunteering, travel, photography, reading FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- |
| The Brooks? Art of Good Taste Season Celebrates ?La Dolce Vita? |
| PRWeb |
| This spring, the will launch its most ambitious wine auction season to date. You need Flash to see the Feature Video Memphis, TN (Vocus/PRWEB ) February 11, 2010 -- This spring, the will launch its mo |
| 160 eateries in Chicago Restaurant Week |
| Chicago Daily Herald |
| Chicago Eat this, not that What's a Midwesterner's favorite winter sport? Eating - and the Third Annual Chicago Restaurant Week will allow you to get deep into your training. More than 160 participati |
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| Selling the best in a bad situation |
| Lebanon Daily Star |
| Enthusiasm and criticism rule as the countdown begins for the fourth edition of the Emirati entrepotâ??s yearly art fair Daily Star staff Listen to the Article - Powered by Preview DUBAI: â??You canâ |
| Models devastated by McQueen's death |
| stuff.co.nz |
| Left: Alexander McQueen during his Spring/Summer 2006 ready-to-wear fashion collection in Paris. Right: McQueen and actress Sarah Jessica Parker arrive for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Insti |
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| Rare NES game sell for $13K |
| MyWii.com.au |
| A mother in North Carolina set up a Nes with a few old games on eBay this past week, and struck big with the end auction finishing at a whopping $13,105 (american). Why would someone pay this much for |
| Related: A heart's desire |
| NWI Times |
| Die-cut, fold-down, fold-out, art nouveau, mechanical and movable ... oh, the language of love. What? These words do not bring love to mind? Well, maybe not, but to a valentine collector, they are 'mu |
| Lose their marbles? No, they found them at Belden Village show |
| Canton Repository |
| Just ask Steve Smith, vice president of the Buckeye Marble Collectors Club in Ohio. He has â??about 80,000 all together. I have a whole house full of marbles.â? Smith was responsible for bringing the |
| R-CALF suggests plan for USDAâ??s approach to ID |
| Billings Gazette |
| RAPID CITY, S.D. â?? In the wake of the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ??s decision to drop plans for a mandatory national animal identification program, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and |
| Parañaque extends tax amnesty to more property owners |
| Philippine Daily Inquirer |
| Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: State Budget _and_ Taxes MANILA, Philippines -- Parañaque city government has expanded the scope of its tax relief scheme to delinquent property owners whose ac |
| Tour of duty |
| Sunday Star Times |
| Bagging a bargain: Travellers often stock up their drinks cabinets at duty free stores, but high airport rents eat up much of the potential saving. Related Links Spirits prices Relevant offers THE CLI |
| Jimmy Carter's Art, Wine to Be Auctioned for Charity |
| FOXNews.com |
| Anybody looking to put the final touches on their collection of Jimmy Carter memorabilia will have the chance at the end of the month, when all things Jimmy will be put up for auction. The auction is |
| NEWS: Roof Collapses at Smithsonian Warehouse |
| ArtForum.com |
| Curator Francesco Bonami has been named a member of the French Legion of Honor. Bonami was born in Florence in 1955 and has been a US citizen since 2001. He was the first US citizen to be appointed th |
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| Wife says Holyfield hit her |
| CNN |
| holyfield/index.html';var disqus_title ' accused of hitting cnnFirstPub new Date('Thu Feb 11 06:23:42 EST CNN SWITCH TO: Share this on: accused of hitting wife 's wife recently filed for a protective |
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| Sotheby's contemporary art sale beats estimates |
| Business & Leadership |
| Following on from the strong performance of a Giacometti statue which broke auction record last week by selling for 65m, Sotheby's contemporary art sale in London last night comfortably beat expectati |
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| Ellen Jackson, Who Helped Establish Barrett-Jackson Auction, Dies at 90 |
| New York Times |
| SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. â?? Ellen Jackson, wife of Russ Jackson, who co-founded the , . Mrs. Jackson, who was also known as Nellie, was more than the matriarch of the Barrett-Jackson collector-car auction c |
| Freud self-portrait fetches 2.8 mln (AFP) |
| Yahoo! News |
| LONDON (AFP) A self-portrait of Lucian Freud nursing a black eye after a fight with a taxi driver sold for more than 2.8 million pounds at a London auction. Self-Portrait With A Black Eye, an oil on c |
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| De Kooning, Klein Catch Fire at Sotheby's [Updated] |
| ArtInfo |
| LONDON Without a Giacometti in sight, Sothebys delivered a rip-roaring result of 54,074,450 ($84,761,700) in its London contemporary-art evening sale, achieving the second highest total for an auction |
| Area students' efforts help Haiti |
| Indianapolis Star |
| Projects at area schools raise more than $14,000 for earthquake relief Next Page 1 | 2 Previous Page Area schoolchildren are showing their kindness and generosity by raising more than $14,000 for eart |
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| Art Show By 10 Women Breast Cancer Survivors Is At Asher Love Gallery |
| The Chattanoogan |
| Women Breast Cancer Survivors Is At Asher Love Gallery - - Chattanoogan.com February , 00 Art Show By 0 Women Breast Cancer Survivors Is At Asher Love Gallery posted February , 00 The full breast as b |
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| Memories of Maiden Lane |
| The Villager |
| Villager file photo by Elisabeth Robert Open for business, then and now. Maiden Lane: July, 2007. Like Billy Pilgrim, Wolf walks backwards through a long, varied story BY STEPHEN WOLF At the end of Ma |
| 2010 FIFA World Cup and FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Impressions |
| GameSpot UK |
| Today was footie day at GameSpot HQ, as developers from EA Canada came by to show off two of the company's big soccer releases for this year: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and the latest edition of |
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| Bloomsbury Book Auction: Private Collection of Vintage British Rail & Travel Posters |
| Invaluable |
| Quickly subscribe (or login) to view this auction's lots. Date: Auction House: Bloomsbury Book Auction Location: USA Catalogue Information: 198 lots Quickly subscribe (or login) to view this auction's |
| Home is where the art is |
| Gainesville Sun |
| The first time they saw the two-story New Orleans-style cottage in Haile Plantation, Charlotte and Don Gorenberg thought it was perfect in every way but one: There wasn't a single shelf in the whole h |
| Bristol dad who survived explosion raises £10k for flying docs |
| Bedminster People |
| A father-of-four who cheated death when he was set on fire in an 11,000-volt explosion at work has handed a £10,000 cheque to the air ambulance team who flew him to hospital. Steve Edwards was barely |
| Delhi papers over cracks |
| Asia Times Online |
| India papers over cracks with Pakistan By Chietigj Bajpaee Last week's offer of renewed talks between India and Pakistan remains mere rhetoric in the absence of any real progress on the core issues pl |
| Auction permits up for grabs at hunting expo |
| Salt Lake Tribune |
| The Salt Lake Tribune Hunting gear is displayed at the Salt Palace as part of a past Western Hunting _and_amp; Conservation Expo. (Tribune file photo) Downtown Salt Lake is going camouflage for Valent |
| "Desperate Housewives" star James Denton pitches in for cancer fundraiser |
| News-Press.com |
| 11 A.M. ? "Desperate Housewives" star James Denton will host a Fort Myers cancer fundraiser on Saturday, March 13, according to the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation. Denton who plays the charact |
| Letter from Broward sheriff to Rothstein speaks of 'friendship' |
| South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
| Just how close was convicted conman Scott Rothstein to Broward's top law enforcement officer? Sheriff Al Lamberti wrote a letter of congratulations to Rothstein after the now disbarred lawyer won an a |
| How much for this wood? |
| Boston Business Journal |
| Smith College is going to auction off its collection of exotic wood. The Feb. 12 auction will feature, among other things, a morsel that was part of a log pulled from a peat bog in New Zealand in near |
| German WWI flying ace awards hit $28,250 at SoldUSA |
| US PRWire |
| A rare group of three distinguished awards given to World War I German flying ace Adolf Ritter von Tutschek soared to $28,250 in an Internet and catalog auction that ended Jan. 23-24 by SoldUSA.com, b |
| 48th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels Fact Sheet |
| Motor Sports Forum |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts stores ($14 adult admission, $4 children's admission)The Facts:_and_#8226; The O'Reilly World of Wheels is the largest and oldest enthusiast event in Chicago celebrating its 48th y |
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| COMMUNITY NEWS: The Californian, Feb. 7, 2010 |
| North County Times |
| Fairy tale dance class set for tots LAKE ELSINORE ---- A fairy tale dance class for toddlers is being offered on Monday afternoons at Lake Community Center. The class is for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 a |
| Carnegie owns version of Giacometti sculpture sold for $104.3 million (02/05/2010) |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| The Alberto Giacometti sculpture that broke global auction records for a work of art Wednesday is a familiar figure to Carnegie Museum of Art visitors. The Oakland museum has one, too. The bronze 'Wal |
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| Cricket tournament well covered by insurance |
| Asean Insurance Directory |
| The Indian Premier League (IPL) has bought terrorism insurance cover of Rs2.5 billion (US$54.5 million) for the closely-followed 60-match cricket tournament that begins on 12 March, reports the Hindus |
| On the road for an antiques adventure |
| Virginian Pilot |
| Frances Beckner stands in front of her store/warehouse, Princess Anne Estates in Norfolk, Va. (Hyunsoo Leo Kim | The Virginian-Pilot) On the road Cypress Point Antique Mall Where: 928 Diamond Springs |
| Rare sports memorabilia to be auctioned at Zion Lutheran's Saturday breakfast |
| Lincoln Daily News |
| sponsored by [] The names are familiar to anyone with a bit of age on themselves. They also are common names if you love sports, especially baseball, and enjoy the rich history of the men who played t |
| Diamond consignment disappears from Zimbabwe's Central Bank - Zib... |
| Zibb |
| Company: African Consolidated Resources PLC (AFCSF) HARARE February 6 Sapa-dpa - A 29-kilogram consignment of diamonds from Zimbabwe's controversial Chiadzwa diamond field has disappeared after being |
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| Wise words for the media |
| Chronicle Herald |
| Former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald leaves the stage after speaking to a crowd of supporters during a tribute in his honour at the Annual PC convention at the Westin Hotel in Halifax. (Ingrid |
| Zim cops grab diamonds from bank |
| News24.com |
| Zimbabwe's civil servants, including teachers and doctors, have gone on strike to demand an increase to their salaries, their unions say. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he doesn't expect the |
| Speculation grows on Seven's 4G push |
| The Australian |
| KERRY Stokes is best known for his media interests, a sizeable collection that spans newspapers, radio, magazines, online as well as pay and free-to-air television. But the market should be able to fo |
| 8.1m pounds for Picasso work not seen since 1967 |
| Bangkok Post |
| A Picasso masterpiece not seen in public for more than four decades has sold at auction for 8.1 million pounds (13 million dollars, 9.3 million euros) -- more than twice the expected price. 'Tete de F |
| Collection of classic cars being auctioned off |
| KTRK TV |
| Attorney John O'Quinn was killed in a car accident, and now his collection of classic cars is being auctioned off Tags: HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's a prized collection of hundreds of classic cars, some of |
| Art world hails record price for Giacometti |
| Yahoo! Malaysia |
| LONDON (AFP) - The world record sale of a sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti shows confidence is returning to the art market after the global slowdown, experts said Thursday. "L'homme qui ma |
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| Kate Moss' designer daughter |
| British Glamour Magazine |
| Supermodel Kate Moss' seven year old daughter Lila Grace reportedly has her sights set on a career as a handbag designer. La Moss, who designs a seasonal best-selling collection for high street chain |
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| Giacometti sculpture sells for record $104 mln |
| Alarab Online |
| A sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti has smashed the world record for an art work at auction, selling in London for $104.3 million (pound65 million), Sotheby's said. 'L'homme qui marche I', |
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| L'Homme Qui Marche bronze sculpture sold for £65 million |
| Mirror.co.uk |
| A bronze sculpture walked away with a world record yesterday when it was auctioned for �65million. An anonymous phone bidder took just eight minutes to seal the deal on (Walking Man 1) by Their stag |
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| Art auction in Vernon on Feb. 12 will support food pantry |
| Strausnews |
| Vernon, N.J. � St. Thomas? Episcopal Church will host a live auction beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, in the church?s community room located at 307 Route 94, in Vernon, N.J.A preview is sched |
| Bronze statue walks for a record $117m |
| Sydney Morning Herald |
| AN Alberto Giacometti sculpture of a man has beaten the world record for an artwork at auction when it fetched $117.7 million. The Swiss artist's L'homme qui marche I (Walking Man I) was expected to b |
| A fitting finale for top choir |
| This is Cornwall |
| MOUSEHOLE Male Voice Choir will join the morning congregation of Paul Church in thanksgiving next week to mark the end of its centenary celebrations. Last year was a landmark one for the choir during |
| A Year of Wine |
| Memphis Flyer |
| Now a month into 2010, this year holds numerous opportunities to learn about, explore, and taste new wines. The year promises to be filled with winemaker dinners, tastings, and large and small events. |
| Sir Elton John and David Furnish Host 18th Annual Academy Awards(R) Viewing Party |
| Sys-Con Media |
| Chopard, Jo and Raffy Manoukian, and Neuro Drinks to Present this Year's Event LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards® Viewing Party host |
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| Man anticipates fortune as 'lost' Klimt hits auction |
| CHINAdaily |
| Sale follows ownership settlement over painting looted after World War II LONDON: When a rare Klimt landscape goes under the hammer at Sotheby's today (Beijing time), the sellers will not be the only |
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| London Auction Season Kicks Off With a Bang [Updated] |
| ArtInfo |
| LONDON The auction season got off to a buoyant start at Christies Impressionist _and_ Modern evening sale on Tuesday, racking up 76,834,650 ($122,167,093), and just missing its 77.8 million high estim |
| Even with Heart Disease Awareness on the Rise, Prevention Remains Critically Important |
| Kansas City Infozine |
| The Heart Truth campaign urges women to take action Washington, D.c. - infoZine - In recognition of American Heart Month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and its heart disease aw |
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| Picasso masterpiece fetches 8.1million at auction... 43 years after it was last |
| Mail Online UK |
| By Last updated at 11:05 AM on 03rd February 2010 Add to A Picasso masterpiece unseen in public for 43 years fetched more than twice its expected price at auction - going for 8.1million. Tete de Femme |
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| Developer auctioning Beacon Hill home |
| Boston Globe |
| When developers Peter and Elizabeth Georgantas paid $2 million for a dilapidated 1860s Beacon Hill row house four years ago, they saw potential for a hefty profit. And why not? The luxury market was b |
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| Exclusive sample sale at the National Wedding Show |
| Wedding Magazine |
| One of our favourite bridal designers, Candy Anthony, will be offering fab discounts on a range of her gorgeous gowns at the leading London wedding fair. Famed for her flirty fifties-inspired wedding |
| Yorkshire photographer offers assistance to Haiti quake appeal |
| Yorkshire Post |
| THIS picture, taken by Adam Fanthorpe at Badminton Horse Trials last year, is among a collection of equestrian images being auctioned on-line in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.The 20/20 Auction wa |
| 'Star Chefs' Dinner at James Beard House |
| Main Line Life |
| According to Michael Wei, the esteemed restaurateur and chef, â??It was a beautiful marriage of East and West.â? As I was fortunate enough to be invited to the wedding, I fully concur with his assess |
| An Inquiring Mind Tracks a Reporter Named Hemingway |
| New York Times |
| Barry Levine, the executive editor of The National Enquirer, reaches into an old bookcase in his Upper East Side apartment and pulls out a tattered first edition of â??For Whom the Bell Tolls.â??â?? â |
| Obama 2011 Budget Request Outlines Funding for DHS, FCC (2/1/10) |
| Radio Resource Magazine |
| Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano unveiled the departmentâ??s $56.3 billion fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget request. President Obamaâ??s budget request for DHS strengthens |
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| Hokies United to continue Haiti relief fund drive |
| Collegiate Times |
| TOPICS: hokies united, relief, earthquake, haiti Hokies United and the Virginia Tech community are working toward an ambitious goal of sending at least $100,000 to aid rebuilding efforts in Haiti. All |
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| See fiscal deficit at 7.2% in FY10: India Infoline |
| Moneycontrol.com |
| Nirmal Jain, CMD, India Infoline , expects the current years fiscal deficit to be higher at 7.2%. However, he sees it lower next year. Nifty, Jain says, is likely to go lower to 4,600. "The Sensex is |
| Letters: Benefit touched family members |
| Muskegon Chronicle |
| To all the special people who organized and attended the benefit in memory of Tom Farran on Jan. 23. On behalf of the Tom Farran family, I would like to thank each and everyone of you that were involv |
| Auctioning off memorabilia |
| Haliburton Echo |
| Second annual Scotty Morrison charity hockey tourney is set Posted 1 min ago Scotty Morrison is smiling as he holds a limited edition framed print featuring three generations of gold medal winning goa |
| Bulgariaâ??s National Revenue Agency introducing new tactics to pursue defaulters |
| Sofia Echo |
| Early January 2010 saw the start of a campaign by the National Revenue Agency to get taxpayers to submit their returns in time. Photo: Anelia Nikolova From March 1 2010, Bulgariaâ??s National Revenue |
| Austen's film scripts auctioned |
| BBC |
| Austen's Persuasion film scripts auctioned in Dorset The original scripts and filming schedules for the film of Jane Austen's Persuasion will be auctioned later. Five signed Polaroid pictures of the c |
| Boutique Culture |
| Gulf News |
| There's something for everyone to appreciate at this venue, young or old - Vindemia is one of those places where everything is fashionably vintage and reasonably priced. "My home is pretty much like t |
| Heir eyes fortune as "lost" Klimt comes to auction |
| Yahoo! News |
| LONDON (Reuters) When a rare Klimt landscape goes under the hammer at Sotheby's on Wednesday, the sellers will not be the only interested party. Georges Jorisch, born in Vienna in 1928 and now living |
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| FCC seeks spectrum fee authority |
| SNL Securities |
| The FCC asked Congress for the authority to levy spectrum management fees that could raise $4.8 billion over the next decade and help manage airwaves more effectively. Fee collection could begin this |
| NEWS: City Plan to Cut Jobs in Los Angeles Would Effect Art Programs |
| ArtForum.com |
| The push to eliminate 1,003 jobs across Los Angeles city government could carve most deeply into neighborhood councils, arts programs, and initiatives aimed at reducing ethnic tensions, according to a |
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| NEWS: City Plan to Cut Jobs in Los Angeles Would Affect Art Programs |
| ArtForum.com |
| A committee envisioning a future University of Iowa Museum of Art wrapped up its final meeting Friday with plans to submit a final report to UI president Sally Mason on Tuesday, reports B. A. Morelli |
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| Collection of penny scales is weigh of life for Grandview man |
| SNP Online |
| * Grandview's Christopher Steele will display 54 of his 145 antique scales through March 7 at Urban Arts Space. Text Size VIDEO Christopher Steele is a collector in every sense of the word. The heaps |
| CCAD to sell Sloter mansion, artwork |
| Columbus Business First |
| mansion donated to the Columbus College of Art _and_ Design could have unfolded interesting lessons for students, but it was not to be. The board of trustees has voted to sell the late Ronald Sloters |
| Memorial students organize Haiti relief efforts |
| Memorial University Muse |
| by Ryan Belbin Ten days after Haiti was devastated by a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake, the Breezeway hosted an all-day benefit concert. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Students Union (MUNSU |
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| London galleries bank on rush for Russian art |
| Reuters |
| LONDON (Reuters Life!) - London's auction houses have long been attuned to billionaire tycoons from the former Soviet bloc snapping up art and spurring a boom in prices, at least until the credit crun |
| Macef Reports 12 Percent Growth for International Home Show |
| Gourmet Retailer |
| The Milan-based Macef wrapped up in January reporting more than 90,000 visitors and an increase of 12 percent for its 88th annual edition. Fiera Milano managing director Enrico Pazzali said, 'The dist |
| Feb 4 - Hampton Bays community notes, February 4 |
| Southampton Press |
| The United Methodist Church has had a longtime presence in Haiti through the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR). Presently, UMCOR has teamed up with several other faith programs in sending p |
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| Join Conejo Players Theater for a Theatrical Tea and Silent Auction 2/6 |
| Broadway World |
| Conejo Players Theater Special EventLAST CHANCE withSpecial surprise guest.Join Conejo Players Theater for a Theatrical Tea and Silent Auction! Enjoy afternoon tea served On Stage at show themed table |
| Fake Art at V and A |
| View London |
| A collection of fake art at V and A Museum goes on show this spring as the Metropolitan Police Service unveils some of its most interesting and valuable fakes and forgeries. Fake art V and A Museum ar |
| Dapper Dan Awards: Top honors for Malkin, Penn State volleyball |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| When Evgeni Malkin's parents got rock star treatment during the Stanley Cup run, the bond between the Russian-born star and Pittsburgh entered the realm of extraordinary. "The fans and the people of P |
| Naples Winter Wine Festival: New York City dream trip fetches $150K |
| News-Press.com |
| 2:22 p.m. updateThe highest auction bid so far has been $150,000 for a dream trip to New York City that includes meeting the cast of the TV show "Project Runway."Festival trustee Retta Singer got in a |
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| Check back for updates from this weekend's charity event |
| Naples Daily News |
| NAPLES - Today, patrons of the Naples Winter Wine Festival gather at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at Tiburon in North Naples to take part in the 2010 Expanding Horizons Auction. Its the Naples Childre |
| Black History Month puts world's art on display |
| Evansville Courier |
| ERIN McCRACKEN / Courier _and_ Press Ron Lyles sets up a display of books in preparation for the Evansville African American Museum's exhibition of drawings and paintings that depict images of cultura |
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| Religion calendar for Jan. 30, 2010 |
| StarBanner.com |
| Word and Worship at the Square: Word and Worship runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on the downtown Ocala square. The event features free ice cream and face painting for the kids while listening to Tommy Gray, Bil |
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| US Treasury Press Release January 2010 of HAMP Obama Home Affordablity Program Still |
| Associated Content |
| Still of No Help to Homeowners Mrs. Mon E. Penny Takeaways US Treasury Press Release 2010FDIC Sheila Bair Special Agreement With OneWest BankObama Home Affordable Modification Program The US Treasury |
| Liverpool FC fan buys A1 Kop registration plate |
| Liverpool Echo |
| A LIVERPOOL FC fan is the proud new owner of an A1 Kop registration plate ? bought for a bargain �2,600. Tony Deegan never thought his phone bid would be successful when the number plate went under |
| KSU Museum to display Hepburn fashion collection |
| Record Publishing Online |
| about 8 hours ago The centennial year at Kent State University will bring Katharine Hepburnâ??s personal collection of her performance clothes to the KSU Museum for a fashion exhibit opening in Septem |
| Suspect in $190M Ponzi scheme held in contempt for allegedly failing to disclose |
| TwinCities.com |
| The financial empire that investment guru Trevor Cook and 81-year-old radio pitchman Pat Kiley built together is gradually going the way of Rome, via the auction house. The two men, recently of Apple |
| Sullivan County Sheriff's Office employee charged with DUI |
| Johnson City Press |
| AD: NOTICE TO CREDITORS (As Required by Chapter 175, Public Acts of Tennessee, 1939) Read Moreâ?¦ AD: TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE Default having been made in the payment of a certain note dated August Re |
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| Events for the week of Jan. 27, 2010 |
| DeKalb County Midweek |
| (...) Add addthis_pub addthis_logo_background addthis_logo_color addthis_brand 'Midweek addthis_options 'google, live, facebook, myspace, digg, DEKALB Historical Communications Exhibit Time: 7-9 p.m. |
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| Smithsonian finds Hope and Wittelsbach-Graff diamonds are not from same stone |
| Washington Post |
| After decades of speculation, the truth can now be told: The famed Hope Diamond and its chief rival, the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond, were not cut from the same stone, according to a group of scientists |
| Cleethorpes postcards sold for £2,000 |
| Grimsby Telegraph |
| â??A COLLECTION of Cleethorpes postcards â?? described as some of the best to ever go on sale â?? has fetched £2,000 at auction. As reported, Leyland Penn, 63, of Sandringham Road in the resort, put |
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| Anne book revives interest in P.E.I.'s star attraction |
| Edmonton Journal |
| In a testament to the enduring impact of Anne of Green Gables on the Canadian imagination, a new book about the literary icon will explore themes such as 'how the novel can be used as a tool to counte |
| Ford Credit Earns $1.3 Billion in 2009* |
| Earthtimes.org |
| GA_googleFillSlot("Press336"); GA_googleFillSlot("Press160"); DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $1.3 billion in 2009, an improvement of $2.8 bil |
| Kutztown antique dealers recorded American heritage |
| Berks-Mont News |
| by Richard Shaner A Look Back In History Over the years, I have come to realize that it has not been by chance that the community of Kutztown has been associated with major early American antique deal |
| Firestorm |
| Walrus Magazine |
| The National Gallerys acquisition of Voice of Fire created a massive controversy. Could it happen today?by Illustration by Cecilia Berkovic Shortly after the National Gallery of Canada announced its a |
| Lyme Regis: Jane Austen film memorabilia up for auction |
| Bridport News |
| JANE Austen fans have the chance to get their hands on a little piece of Dorset movie memorabilia and help a local charity. Collectorsâ?? items from the 1995 big screen version of Persuasion, partly f |
| Illinois Community Calendar |
| NWI Times |
| For Jan. 28 Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:00 am | Loadingâ?¦ Font Size: Find events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times. To get listed in the calendar, c |
| Paper And Plastic Auctions Vinyl For Haiti Aid |
| CMJ |
| Paper And Plastic, the Gainesville, Florida-based punk label owned by Less Than Jake drummer Vinnie Fiorello, is working together with PunkNews.org and LimitedPressing.com to raise money to aid the vi |
| Cleethorpes postcards fetch �2,000 |
| Grimsby Telegraph |
| A COLLECTION of Cleethorpes postcards â?? described as some of the best to ever go on sale â?? has fetched £2,000 at auction. As reported, Leyland Penn, 63, of Sandringham Road in the resort, put mor |
| Briefs: Scout exhibit at History Center |
| The Geneva Sun |
| February marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and The Geneva History Center will celebrate with a new exhibition, "Scouting: A Century of Values." Working with the Three Fires Cou |
| Diary: January 28-February 3 |
| Fakenham Times |
| EVENTS BINHAM. Village Hall: Binham Local History Group, Carenza Lewis talks about her experiences with Time Team and recent work with the Field Academy project at the University of Cambridge, 7.30pm |
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| 12/12/09: Stars bring Zinn's words to life |
| Boston Globe |
| In his books, historian Howard Zinn has helped honor and legitimize the power of the ordinary citizen. He has given us history through the words of ?the people,?? rather than from the perspective of g |
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| Cybercrime is Not Classed as Proper Police Work |
| NewsBlaze |
| University of Leicester Professor of Criminology highlights concerns over policing the internet A study by the University of Leicester Department of Criminology highlights concerns over police resourc |
| People Watch: CHOC Cherishes Children Gala a heartwarming affair |
| Orange County Register |
| Cripe introduced Kara Kipp, who shared her son Carter's story of being diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer at 22 months of age. Treated at CHOC, after going through four rounds of chemotherapy, |
| Aid momentum builds as locals support quake victims |
| Waterford News & Star |
| By Deirdre Dalton A NUMBER of events, from table quizzes to auctions to bucket collections have taken place or will take place over the coming weeks to help the people of Haiti. Oxfam Waterford has ma |
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| Auctioneer talks about rare items in Saturday auction |
| Cleveland News-Herald |
| By Cassandra Shofar CShofar@News-Herald.com Rick Chandler leaned forward in his chair, looked around at several quality vintage pieces adorning his living room and explained why his 30-year passion an |
| Treat for cricket tragics |
| Moneymanager |
| In these days of the Twenty20 Big Bash, there are still some cricket enthusiasts more fascinated by the results of the Australian tour of England in 1893. Full scores, bowling summaries and expert ana |
| HANNspree: Animal-themed Digi Photo Frames |
| Pocket-lint.co.uk |
| HANNspree, no stranger to novelty animal-shaped consumer electronics, has announced an animal-themed range of digital photo frames. The HANNSanimal collection of photo frames see a plush elephant, pol |
| FVTC collecting donations for Haiti earthquake victims |
| Post Crescent |
| Fox Valley Technical College is holding a daily collection station for financial donations from students, staff and the public to support the relief efforts in Haiti. Donations can be dropped off from |
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| Gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman s releases her first book |
| SiliconValley.com |
| For a day at least, Meg Whitman the gubernatorial candidate and former eBay chief became Meg Whitman the author. Whitman's first book was released Tuesday, unleashing a torrent of blog comments and a |
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| Greece plans more costly bonds while markets keen |
| Tiscali |
| ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Tuesday it will sell more bonds in February, emboldened after its first debt issue of the year was heavily oversubscribed, but the high price will raise pressure for |
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| Northland Community Calendar Jan. 27-Feb. 2 |
| KansasCity.com |
| Benefits GROUNDHOG RUN: Benefits Childrens TLC. 5K at 9 a.m.; 10K at 10 a.m. Jan. 31, Hunt Midwest Subtropolis, 8300 N.E. Underground Drive. $35-$40. www.childrenstlc.org Civic affairs LEGISLATIVE TOW |
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| Railway posters collection makes £400,000 at auction |
| Yorkshire Evening Press |
| th January 2010 By Press reporter A PRISTINE collection of forgotten railway posters found in a North Yorkshire terraced house made £400,000 at auction. Railway enthusiast Malcolm Guest, who used to |
| Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley marriage certificate brings $70,800 at Philip |
| PRLog |
| The original marriage certificate issued to pop legend Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley on May 26, 1994 in the Dominican Republic sold for $70,800 at a multi-estate sale held Jan. 22-24 by Phili |
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| Farha Foundation: 'A Future Without AIDS' |
| NewsBlaze |
| MONTREAL, QUEBEC - (Marketwire - Jan. 26, 2010) - The Farha Foundation, Quebec's leading AIDS fundraising organization, is pleased to announce its 11th annual MASKARADE gala. Fashionistas, celebrities |
| Sotheby's First Wine Sale of 2010 Achieves Exceptional Results |
| Elite Traveler |
| - Sotheby's Hong Kong held the first wine auction of 2010 as well as the auctioneer's first stand-alone wine sale in Hong Kong outside the regular Spring and Autumn sales series yesterday, offering th |
| NEWS: Spencer Museum of Art Receives $200,000 from Anschutz Foundation |
| ArtForum.com |
| The Telegraphreports that Bill Brooks, the ebullient auctioneer responsible for starting Christieâ??s South Kensington auction house, has died at age eighty-five. The South Kensington house specialize |
| Golf balls melt, feed goldfish |
| CNN |
| goldfish - CNN.com CNN SWITCH TO: Part of complete coverage on Share this on: Biodegradable golf ball feeds goldfishBy Anouk Lorie for CNN playerOverRide ball dissolves in waterSTORY HIGHLIGHTSAs spor |
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| Historian's $5+ Million Collection of American Documents in NYC Auction |
| PRWeb |
| The multi-million dollar collection of important and many one-of-a-kind American documents tracing the country's westward movement, assembled over 50 years by a colorful historian, will be offered in |
| Bulletin Board: Jan. 24, 2010 |
| Saratogian |
| The Web Saratogian.com No comments posted. | Email to a friend | Print version | | RSS Feeds Music and fun for seniors BALLSTON SPA â?? The Ballston Area Senior Citizens host a pickinâ?? session from |
| Western treasure on block |
| Minneapolis Star Tribune |
| Floyd Risvold was a curious 6-year-old when he found a dusty stamp collection in his grandfather's attic. That collection became the seed of a passion that grew into a one-of-a-kind collection of hist |
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| Gemel stoneware: a rare 2-for-1 find |
| Lawrence Journal-World |
| Two pheasants decorate this rare 6 1/4-inch-high stoneware gemel jug. Although small, it is rare and brought $24,725 at a recent Crocker Farm auction in Riderwood, Md. â??Gemelâ? is the name for a sp |
| GO! Community Events for Jan. 24-30 |
| North County Times |
| Tinkerbell takes a spin on the ice in 'Disney On Ice: 'Worlds of Fantasy,' playing Jan. 27-31 at the San Diego Sports Arena. (Courtesy photo) Loadingâ?¦ Cat fanciers show -- Closing day for the San Di |
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| Blackduck: The way we were |
| Bemidji Pioneer |
| A Nevada woman with an interest in old camping trailers has provided the Blackduck Area History Center with a carton of rare photographs. Mary Joy holds some of the pictures sent to the History Center |
| How To Get Japanese Magazine Freebies At Home ? |
| PRLog |
| Japanese magazines are famous for their authentic designer freebies . These freebies can be a Marc Jacobs bag, a Gucci card holder to a Louis Vuitton mouse pad. And the value of these freebie worth ov |
| Dolan's art auctions return to Cork |
| Cork Independent |
| Dolan's Art Auctioneers are returning to Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork, this coming weekend, with a very interesting auction of 300 works of art. This unique art auction will take place next Mo |
| CUP: Big Day At Barrett-JacksonCUP: Big Day At Barrett-Jackson |
| Speed |
| NASCAR and collector cars go together like chocolate and peanut butter. Therefore it was no surprise to see a number of NASCAR personalities and cars prominently featured at this yearâ??s Barrett-Jack |
| Edwards Weston's art of seduction comes to Scotland |
| The Scotsman |
| MORE than 100 vintage prints by the legendary American photographer Edward Weston will go on show in Edinburgh this summer in a major coup for the Scottish capital.Weston's landscapes of the western U |
| COMMUNITY EVENTS - JAN. 14 |
| Jackson County Times-Journal |
| another ranking period will begin for the NRCS funded programs; Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). A |
| Stars shine in telethon to help Haiti survivors |
| Herald Scotland |
| But some of the biggest stars from Hollywood and showbusiness took to the stage for a different cause yesterday when they held a telethon to raise money for the victims of the devastating earthquake i |
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| Helping hands raise funds for Haitian relief efforts |
| Newsdurhamregion.com |
| Last Wednesday, watching those initial horrific images coming out of Haiti, I asked on Facebook if anyone was interested in doing something. Jonas Bonneta, aka Evening Hymns, answered in the affirmati |
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| Big multi-estate auction planned for Feb. 26-27 in N.C. |
| US PRWire |
| A spectacular two-day, multi-estate auction will be held the weekend of Feb. 26-27 by Richard D. Hatch _and_amp; Associates, at the firmâ??s spacious gallery facility located at 913 Upward Road in Fla |
| Pickering raises funds after Haiti quake |
| Newsdurhamregion.com |
| Community challenged to do own fundraisers for effort PICKERING -- Local generosity poured in at a fundraiser Wednesday night to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Al Dente Restaurant in Picker |
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| Metro family closer to adopting Haitian children |
| Times & Transcripts |
| Schools, businesses raise thousands to help Red Cross efforts in quake-ravaged country TIMES _and_ TRANSCRIPT STAFF As New Brunswickers continue to dig into their pockets to support relief efforts in |
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| Super Bowl for classic cars: Auction fever grips Scottsdale |
| USA Today |
| One of Drive On's favorite cars goes on the auction block today -- a 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt concept. It's at the RM Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., one of four major auctions included Barrett-Jack |
| NEWS: Play About Rothko May Move to Broadway |
| ArtForum.com |
| The Guardianâ??s Martin Wainwright reports that Pavel Büchler has won the UKâ??s third Northern Art Prize. Everyone who took part deserved the prize, the fifty-eight-year-old Büchler said, after acc |
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| Miracle plane up for auction |
| CNN |
| Passengers of US Airways Flight 1549 could soon have a unique souvenir from their harrowing flight that ended in New York's Hudson River -- although it would be quite a large one. The plane famously l |
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| Faith & Values calendar for the week of Jan. 22 |
| North County Times |
| 12:00 am Font Size: Upcoming events at area congregations: ('Friday' refers to Jan 22.) Film, discussion on ethical eating ---- Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a screening of the |
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| Objects that tell a history of North Yorkshire and its place in the world |
| Hutton Cranswick Today |
| An Anglo Saxon Helmet, Russian Imperial cufflinks and a fragment of St William's Shrine â BBC Radio York and museums across the county have revealed the list of 10 objects they have chosen to tell a |
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| Cricket: Pakistan stars snubbed in IPL |
| CNN |
| World Twenty20 champions Pakistan were left stunned after none of their players were signed up for the lucrative cricket tournament in Tuesday's auction. With this year's budget slashed from $2 millio |
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| Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 20 |
| Suburban Journals |
| LUNCH AND BINGO: A Lunch and Bingo program for adults starts at 11 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Pointe at Ballwin Commons recreation center, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle, off Old Ballwin Road. The cost is $6 and i |
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| Major estate sale planned for Sat., Feb. 6, in Ivor, Va. |
| US PRWire |
| Over 400 lots of antiques and collectibles in a wide array of categories - important stoneware pieces, furniture items, jewelry, good used guns, decorative accessories and more - will be sold at a mul |
| Art buyers stick with classics in tough economic times |
| Deutsche Welle |
| It was a direct consequence of the finance crisis that Picasso's 'Mousquetaire a la pipe' sold for nearly 9 million euros ($13 million) last May at Christie's auction house in New York. The seller, Be |
| Unique Designer Accessories to be Featured in Madison & Mulholland Ultimate Nominee |
| Free Press Release Center |
| (FPRC) -- ZeMis, the unique lifestyle accessories store selling exclusively on www.zemis.com will be giving away its prized Spring/Summer 2010 designer accessories collection at one of the industrys p |
| Financial support for NI sheep industry |
| Farmers Weekly Interactive |
| Live auction marts, abattoirs, export assembly centres and slaughter collection centres in Northern Ireland have been awarded £250,000 to help them meet the cost of implementing EID. "I have pledged |
| Charity cartoon rejected over terror fears |
| Copenhagen Post |
| Controversial cartoonistâ??s drawing in aid of Haiti relief is rejected from auction over fear of reprisals TV2â??s morning lifestyle programme Goâ??morgen Danmark was the latest in a long line of tho |
| Fakes and forgeries go on display at the V&A Museum |
| The Independent |
| This Saturday the Victoria and Albert Museum in London will open a show that is all about a fake, in partnership with Scotland Yard. The exhibit, Metropolitan Police Service's Investigation of Fakes a |
| Full DOMAINfest Global 2010 Agenda Set, Including Innovative Structured Networking |
| Sacramento Business Journal |
| --Attendee feedback leads to new start times for networking; Domain industry experts and attendees exchange ideas on key industry issues-- PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 /PRNews |
| Focus on public-private partnership scheme |
| The Nation - Thailand |
| Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij yesterday said budgets for education, the elderly and healthcare were increasing. While the PPP scheme will be the highlight this year, the ministry will also push f |
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| Kruse auctions Duesenbergs on the cheap: |
| Auto Week |
| Troubled Auburn, Ind., auction house Kruse International sold two Duesenbergs, both believed to be part of, or formerly part of Dean Kruse's personal collection, last weekend at the first of the Arizo |
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| Golden Globes 2010: Pink, Purple Dominate The Red Carpet |
| Huffington Post |
| Pink and purple gowns were the bright spots at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night as rain darkened the red carpet in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sandra Bullock, Emily Blunt, Fergie, Diane Kruger and Ma |
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| Bright gowns at rainy Globes |
| News24.com |
| California - Pink and purple gowns were the bright spots at the on Sunday night as rain darkened the red carpet in Beverly Hills. Sandra Bullock, Emily Blunt, Fergie, Diane Kruger and Maggie Gyllenhaa |
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| Purple, pink and black color the evening |
| Delaware Online |
| Pink and purple gowns were the bright spots at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night as rain darkened the red carpet in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sandra Bullock, Emily Blunt, Fergie, Diane Kruger and Ma |
| Mainers are sold on Burnham auction house |
| Bangor Daily News |
| By Kathryn Olmstead Dan Brooks calls on bidders while Pam Brooks records the details of every sale at the weekly Houston-Brooks auction in Burnham, Maine. Every Sunday morning, a Belfast woman wakes u |
| Jennifer jewel in LA ball |
| Herald Sun |
| G'day LA: Jennifer Hawkins makes a splash at the Hollywood and Highland Centre. Picture: Kevin Parry Source: Herald Sun JENNIFER Hawkins showed off her killer curves and sexy style that helped her pic |
| Hats to highlight charity show |
| Your Ottawa Region |
| I knew my cousin was crafty, but when I was there and saw the hats, I said, â??Oh my God, Barry, this is wonderfu ... The creative juices started flowing. Impeccably crafted hats that have graced the |
| Osgoode council notes |
| Your Ottawa Region |
| Our community and our city is still in shock and mourning as a result of the brutal murder of Ottawa police Const. Eric Czapnik. Czapnik had responded to an assault case in our community and had follo |
| Music Monday: Pirate Cat Radio vs. the FCC |
| Mother Jones |
| â?? Photo used with permission from Pirate Cat Radio At age 15, Daniel K. Roberts, better known as Monkey Man, built a radio station in his bedroom at his parents Los Gatos, California home using a 40 |
| Chicago Tribune In the Wake Of the News column: At least some good came of Mark |
| RBC Dain Rauscher |
| Try telling baseball fan Phil Ozersky that everything about Mark McGwire's 70-home run summer of 1998 was bad or fake. The real comfort Ozersky's ailing dad, Herbert, enjoys down in sunny Boynton Beac |
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| It's time to get tough before the clutter totally takes over |
| Yorkshire Post |
| PART of my Christmas break was spent decluttering ' which, as in most houses, means making things temporarily tidier, but really boils down to getting rid of stuff to make room for other stuff. Whatev |
| Commercial-mortgage defaults jump in metro |
| San Francisco Business Times |
| More than $350 million in Twin Cities real-estate loans tied to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) were in various stages of delinquency at the end of 2009, according to Trepp, a national re |
| Roger Federer leads Haiti earthquake fund-raiser in Melbourne |
| Guardian.co.uk |
| Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer chat during a fundraising 'Hit for Haiti' organised by Roger Federer to support the victims of the Haiti earthquake. tennis Photograph: Jon Buckle/EMPICS Sport A crowd o |
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| Golden Globes fashion shines despite rain |
| AZCentral.com |
| Pink and purple gowns were the bright spots at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night as rain darkened the red carpet in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sandra Bullock, Emily Blunt, Fergie, Diane Kruger and Ma |
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| FrivoliTies chair Aylin Ozgener Franke, left, and patron party hosts Tim and Arnita |
| Tennessean |
| This just in: The Hunt Ball is dead. No worries. In place of the venerable black-tie affair will be a less formal, less pricey, yet-to-be-named bash. What's known so far is that this year, on Steeplec |
| Wallace: Deciding fate of collectibles can be a challenge |
| Port Huron Times-Herald |
| You have spent the better part of the last 50 years or more collecting baseball cards, Coca-Cola memorabilia, classic cars, coins or other collectibles. What will happen to your collection after you a |
| Zim defies diamond treaty |
| IOL |
| di di diamonds from its controversial Marange fields to ensure they are not 'blood diamonds'. It has unilaterally 'appointed' a Namibian instead. Now the Diamond Council in New York has warned that if |
| Bebo Norman auctions prized guitar on eBay to raise funds for Haiti |
| Christian Today |
| Desiring to give and somehow help in the Haiti relief effort, Bebo Norman and wife Roshare have jumped on board by asking Twitter fans to give to Compassion International. The Normans committed for a |
| FrivoliTiES rewards those who brave weather |
| Tennessean |
| This just in: The Hunt Ball is dead. No worries. In place of the venerable black-tie affair will be a less formal, less pricey, yet-to-be-named bash. What's known so far is that this year, on Steeplec |
| Hawaii International Film Festival Hosts Official Oscar Night America Party at Royal |
| PRLog |
| The Oscar Night America Party 2010 will be held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki on March 7, 2010. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) â?? Jan 16, 2010 â?? The excitement and glamour of |
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| Items from James S. Copley Library up for auction in New York City |
| Cox Communications |
| Sothebyâ??s in New York City will host eight auctions to sell the items in the James S. Copley Library, The New York Times reported Saturday. The items - including notes, letters and manuscripts from |
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| The rocky roads to Lissadell |
| Irish Times |
| The dispute between Sligo County Council and the owners of Lissadell House, who refute the council?s case for public rights of way, returns to the High Court on Tuesday, with costs estimated at ?4 mil |
| Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien gives guests who stay more nights, more |
| PRLog |
| â??More Nights = More Rewards from Starwood Preferred Guest®â? Offers Travelers Double, Triple or Quadruple Starpoints at More than 850 Participating Hotels Worldwide Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal |
| The[Crafty]Gamer: Donna Pike |
| Game Informer Magazine |
| This week The[Crafty]Gamer features Donna Pike from the U.K. Donna, also known as 'Arcade Artist', has a collection of retroactive pieces that turn contemporary games such as Half-Life and Resident Ev |
| Brit journalist's historic files up for grabs |
| Yahoo! India |
| London, January 16 (ANI): The family of a late reporter, who saved transcripts from the historic trial of the "architect of the Holocaust", has put the up for auction. George Gale, a former Daily Exp |
| Japan Society Gallery Revisits a Master Storyteller-Forerunner to Today's Manga |
| Anime News Network |
| New York - Thrashing sea creatures, samurai warriors, and a giant, looming skeleton are among the distinguishing subjects of the brashest of Japan's Ukiyo-e masters, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, whose populist |
| SOHS plans Jacksonville exodus |
| Medford Mail Tribune |
| The financially strapped Southern Oregon Historical Society may pull out of Jacksonville and leave the care of historic landmarks to another organization so it can continue to safeguard Jackson County |
| Elvis home movie fetches nearly 4,000 |
| Calne Gazette & Herald |
| A film of personal moments at home between Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla fetched 3,700 at an auction in Devizes today. The buyer will never be able to show the movie in public, or at least char |
| State sells off drag racers |
| West Australia Sunday Times |
| A COLLECTION of cars and motorbikes so powerful even their owner says they're dangerous is about to be put up for public sale by the State Government. None is registered and some are up to 10 times mo |
| Tragic artist's work goes on show |
| Devon Herald Express |
| 09:03 THE work of world-renowned Dartington potter and artist Sam Haile is going on show at Dartington's Great Hall in a pre-sale exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sam Haile and his wife Marianne d |
| Numismatists Take Note: Stackâ??s New York Americana Sale |
| Epoch Times |
| Classic 1781 Libertas Americana Medal. (Courtesy of Stack's ) Mark your calendars, because Stackâ??s Rare Coins New York Americana Sale is set to take place January 26-27 at Stackâ??s auction gallery |
| Hotshot Freight Train |
| Knox News Sentinel |
| Chris "Christopher Scum" Andrews, star and subject of the documentary "Rebel Scum," with his dog Macky. SNOWDAY BENEFIT "Snowday," a concert to benefit the Beardsley Community Farm, will kick off with |
| Victorian cards found in Lichfield attic to be auctioned |
| Lichfield Mercury |
| A RARE hoard of Victorian Christmas cards which were found in an attic in Lichfield are to be auctioned next week. The cards, dating back to the 1880s, were discovered by auctioneer Charles Hanson who |
| Norman Wilkinson poster of Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey as seen from Runcorn |
| Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News |
| by Oliver Clay, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News A VINTAGE poster featuring a Runcorn view of the River Mersey is to be auctioned. The Mersey From Runcorn Bridge by Norman Wilkinson was saved from being |
| Maradona earring sells for £22,000 |
| Telegraph |
| It was confiscated from the Argentinian former football star as a way of trying to recoup some of the 36 million euros he owes Italy in unpaid taxes. The winning bid was far higher than the pre-sale e |
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| St Ives poster makes top price at auction |
| This is Cornwall |
| A COLLECTION of 23 travel posters from the 1950s, advertising popular holiday destinations for British Railways, has been sold at Penzance Auction House for £6,000. They included one of St Ives, show |
| Charleston artists expand to other parts of the state |
| Charleston Post and Courier |
| Charleston Artists in Other Parts of the State The artists here don't just wow us, they take applause elsewhere too. Check out these wonderful art happenings taking place across the state, featuring s |
| Rail history up for auction |
| BBC |
| Malcolm Guest realised the significance of these works of art and rescued them A lifelong railway enthusiast's collection of vintage rail posters, which was discovered in Knaresborough after he died, |
| FBD: Fonterra plans to create worldâ??s largest dairy exchange |
| FoodBizDaily |
| - New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is planning to provide an opportunity for dairy retailers to start selling their products through the companyâ??s online GlobalDairyTrade auction house, according to |
| Unveils New Product Line-Up at CES |
| Broadcast Newsroom |
| -- LAS VEGAS, BUSINESS WIRE -- PLR IP Holdings, LLC, owners of the Polaroid brand, today launched a new product line-up at the 200 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including new instant |
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| Mystery over Hollywood poster donation |
| Lowestoft Journal |
| Auctioneer Gary Barnes with a few of the film posters, some signed, that an anonymous doner has given to the NANSA charity. Photo: Denise Bradley. One collector's avid devotion to searching out the au |
| IMF team meets Greek finmin on budget, tax policy |
| Sharenet |
| ATHENS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund experts began meetings with Greek officials on Wednesday to advise Athens on fiscal problems a day before it unveils a three-year plan to restore |
| VINTAGE GLAMOUR PHOTOS: A GLIMPSE OF OLD HOLLYWOOD GOES UP FOR SALE |
| San Francisco Sentinel |
| Hollywood is up for grabs as a multi-million dollar collection of original glamour photography is put up for sale. An iconic Vanity Fair portrait of Jean Harlow lounging on a bearskin rug is among the |
| Rare Klimt to fetch $26 million |
| WA Today.com.au |
| A rare landscape by Gustav Klimt, which was crated up by its owners during the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938 and then more or less disappeared for decades, is to be auctioned in London. The paint |
| Annual Christmas Dinner |
| Leinster Express |
| STRADBALLY TOWN AFCStradbally town soccer club held a very succcessfull Christmas draw and party on December 23 in Napper Tandys. The club would like to thank the big crowd that turned out and to Bren |
| Cook books |
| BBC |
| Rare travel books make £314,800 at Edinburgh auction A collection of rare travel books, including one which belonged to Captain Cook, has fetched more than £300,000 at auction. The Northern Lighthou |
| 5 Ways To Stop The Foreclosure Process |
| WMUR New Hampshire |
| 5 Ways to Stop the Foreclosure Process If you have missed more than three mortgage payments, or your lender has filed a Notice of Default (NOD), you might think the loss of your home is inevitable. Ev |
| Making an impression - Russian style |
| Gazette.net |
| A retrospective of the late Russian Impressionist artist Nikolai Efimovich Timkov's work is on view at The Mansion at Strathmore story by Karen Schafer | Staff Writer \ The Meridian International Cent |
| Ziad Ghanem Presents... |
| Fashion PR |
| Crammed full of sensual drama and flamboyant silhouettes Ziad Ghanem hones his couture skills for his Autumn/Winter 10/11 collection entitled Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Inspired by the optimism an |
| Memorial fundraiser set for snowmobilers |
| Oakland Press |
| Feeds By CAROL HOPKINS Of A memorial fundraiser is planned for Friday to help raise money for the funeral expenses of two young snowmobilers Casey Leavenworth and Joseph Richman who died in a near hea |
| Logistics group Geodis Calberson provide export distribution services for Donaldson |
| Materials Handling World |
| UK Company awarded three year contract by Donaldson Filtration (GB) part of the Donaldson Filtration Group Geodis Calberson, part of the major international logistics group Geodis, has won a substanti |
| Hoarding homeowner from Redditch to be on TV show |
| Redditch Advertiser |
| A SELF-confessed hoarding homeowner from Redditch is to star in the new Mark Durden-Smith show, Gutted. Sue Kapratis will appear in the show, described as the cruellest programme on TV, which aims to |
| Barrett-Jackson ties up with clothing brand Bobby Chan |
| Fibre 2 Fashion |
| The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, producer of 'The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions,' announced a new strategic partnership with clothing brand Bobby Chan, maker of upscale casual wear for m |
| Plan for a memorial to city soldiers gains pace |
| Exeter Express and Echo |
| PLANS to build a permanent memorial to city-based soldiers who died in combat are gathering pace with thousands of pounds already raised towards the scheme. It is hoped a lasting tribute to the soldie |
| Wine auction to benefit WSBE in Providence |
| Boston Globe |
| One woman's generosity can be an oenophile's gain. 'An Evening Uncorked,' an annual celebration of food and wine to benefit WSBE, Rhode Island's Public Broadcasting Service station, is being held Feb. |
| New London sends Capitol Theater owner's tax bill to a collector |
| TheDay.com |
| City will sell building at an auction in spring unless it gets paid New London - Maxim Development of New Jersey had big plans for the Capitol Theater when the developer bought it for $1 from the city |
| PTA auction will help Grant Street Elementary students connect dots beyond the classroom |
| Peninsula Daily News |
| Students in Dorothy Stengel's combined first- and second-grade class are making a habitat quilt for the auction. Students have been studying the temperate rain forest ecosystem and each chose an anima |
| The Daily Flogging: Ryder Cup for sale, competing with the NFL, a coming-out party |
| Golf.com |
| By Gary Van Sickle The Flogging is a smorgasbord of news, opinion and occasional grass clippings from around the wide world of golf. Here's what you've been missing... The Ryder Cup is an event |
| Sotheby's to Offer a Rare Masterpiece by Gustav Klimt from a Celebrated Collection |
| Artdaily.org |
| People look at a painting by Gustav Klimt during a photo call in central London, Tuesday Jan. 12, 2010. The painting, purchased from the artist by the famous Viennese collectors Paula _and_ Victor Zuc |
| Postcards collection up for auction |
| Grimsby Telegraph |
| PERHAPS the best collection of Cleethorpes postcards ever assembled is to go under the hammer. More than 1,500 individual cards, covering the period from the late 19th Century through to 1970, will be |
| ZeMis Participates in Madison and Mulhollandâ??s Award Season Nominee Gift Bag and |
| PR.com |
| --(PR.com)-- As Hollywood prepares for the launch of this season's awards shows, ZeMis will be joining Madison _and_ Mulhollands celebrity gifting suite and charity event. ZeMis, which specializes in |
| Local couple has book published by local publishing house (285) |
| Jackson County Times-Journal |
| A Wellston-area woman and her husband have accomplished a feat not easily reached, no matter your location globally or your station in life. Dianne (Hill) Swingle and her husband Dean have published a |
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| Heirs relinquish claim to 30m Picasso |
| Times Online |
| As the Nazis came to power in Germany, one of the countrys richest bankers suddenly started selling his collection of Impressionist masterpieces among them a Picasso now valued at 30 million and in th |
| Barrett-Jackson and Bobby Chan Announce Strategic Partnership for Retail Stores |
| NewsBlaze |
| The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, producer of "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions(TM)," announced today a new strategic partnership with clothing brand Bobby Chan, maker of upscale casual |
| Beansprog helps parents buy and sell new and second-hand baby items |
| Newborn to Teen |
| beansprog.com was set up by mums for mums to be the first port of call to buy and sell brand new and quality second-hand baby, kids _and_ maternity items easily on the internet. Prams, cots, toys and |
| Downing Street Under Hammer At Bonhams; Famous street sign among lots in annual |
| Poten & Partners |
| The General Election phoney war is hotting up and Bonhams is offering a rare chance to buy a slice of British political history when a 19th Century Downing Street road sign comes under the hammer at i |
| SoFla Auction of Bernie's Stuff May Be Bogus |
| NBC Miami |
| Better Business Bureau issues warning over heavily advertised sale Print Email Share TWITTER FACEBOOK If you'd like to own a piece of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff's crooked empire then tod |
| New venue and date allow for new features at 2010 O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels |
| PR-USA.net |
| The 48th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels has a new spring date, March 5-7, 2010, and a new location at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, Ill.). This ye |
| World Photography Organisation launches Collection |
| Professional Photographer UK |
| The World Photography Organisation (WPO) announces the launch of Collection, a global marketing tool which enables photographers to promote their work to industry professionals worldwide. This invalua |
| Heirs relinquish claim to £30m Holocaust Picasso |
| Times Online |
| As the Nazis came to power in Germany, one of the countrys richest bankers suddenly started selling his collection of Impressionist masterpieces among them a Picasso now valued at 30 million and in th |
| The Poetry of Time |
| Eye of Dubai |
| Van Cleef _and_ Arpels has been invited to participate to Art Dubai, the renowned international Art fair. From 17 to 20 March 2010, Van Cleef _and_ Arpels will organize an exclusive exhibition celebra |
| Horde Leveling With Zygor's Guide - Reach Level 80 in Warcraft Today |
| Earthtimes.org |
| GA_googleFillSlot("Press336"); GA_googleFillSlot("Press160"); (EMAILWIRE.COM, January 10, 2010 ) Dallas - So you made the jump and purchased warcraft. Now you are stuck in the lower levels grinding al |
| Knowing your tax rights |
| Philippine Star |
| MANILA, Philippines - The Center for Global Best Practices is holding a seminar titled â??Tax Rights and Remedies for SMEs and Large Taxpayersâ? on Feb. 18 and 19 at the Peninsula Manila, Makati City |
| Waterloo farm toy show brings hundreds ... |
| Kitchener Record |
| The Hamilton man wasnt alone in the Forbes meeting hall, where the 22nd North Waterloo Farm Toy Show attracted hundreds of people who enjoy thinking small. Langlois collects model trucks. He has 50 at |
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| All Hail Americana |
| New York Sun |
| Several pieces of exceptional American antiques will hit the auction block here at the end of this week. Christie's PHILLYâ??S FINEST Christieâ??s expects this mahogany highboy to fetch between $600,0 |
| Organizers hope weather is better for the Ice Bowl |
| Columbia County News Times |
| Conditions were miserable at Patriots Park last year for the annual Ice Bowl, a disc golf event that benefits the Golden Harvest Food Bank. But true to the event's nature, the event was a success. Des |
| Need to know: Winterhill listing ... BA talks ... BP gas closure ... |
| Times Online |
| Economics The economy: Official figures, due out tomorrow, are expected to show that the trade deficit widened further in November, with more cars being imported than exported because of the Governmen |
| If you invested $100,000, how much would you have? |
| Cleveland Live |
| Despite the tragedies, wars and economic struggles, the last decade wasn't all bad, especially if you invested a few shekels in shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (see below). Before we tur |
| Tim Walker: 'Leanne Shapton's first novel is a work of meticulous high quirk' |
| The Independent |
| With the help of a Christmas book token, I last week laid my hands on a copy of Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, Including Books, Stree |
| Editorâ??s Choice |
| Reuters |
| Jonah Street of the U.S. rides his KTM motorcycle during the seventh stage of the 2nd South American edition of the Dakar Rally 2010 from Iquique to Antofasgasta January 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegele |
| Life-size Giacometti bronze goes under the hammer (Reuters) |
| Yahoo! News Australia |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Sotheby's auction house said on Friday it plans to sell one of Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti's rare, life-sized bronzes next month. The February 3 sale of "L'Homme qui marche I" |
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| 'Ultimate Team' mode now available in Madden NFL 10 |
| Neoseeker |
| While EA's decision to can servers for Madden 09 and other titles has been met with criticism, the company has pushed out a free update for owners, available now to all. 'Madden Ultimate Team' is what |
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| Inside Art: In Los Angeles, an Urge to Purge |
| New York Times |
| Purge at the - NYTimes.com google_hints google_ad_channel All NYTimes.com Inside In Los Angeles, an Urge to Purge Museum Associates/ Sales of other works will help the buy the 17th-century Winter Scen |
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| Lighthouse Center for the Arts kicks off 2010 with three contemporary exhibits |
| TCPalm |
| â??Itâ??s a Wonderful Worldâ? Art Bra created by Linda Manganaro TEQUESTA â?? Art enthusiasts and collectors are eagerly awaiting the opening of three engaging contemporary exhibitions which make up |
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| Daily Press Summary 07/01/10 |
| ActionforME |
| summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated: CFS Link to XMRV? Research published today from Imperial and King's College London announces that they ha |
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| 'Lost' Chagall work to go on show |
| BBC |
| A previously unseen painting by Marc Chagall is to go on display after it was acquired by a small London gallery. The Ben Uri London Jewish Museum of Art bought the work, titled Apocalypse in Lilac, C |
| Auctions: Works linked to a poet and a prosecutor |
| Philly.com |
| A huge sale of Arts and Crafts and modern designs plus the works of a local poet - and a local prosecutor - are among the items for sale at coming auctions. The poet is Walt Whitman. But the work belo |
| Rare Car Auction - America's Car Collection |
| Hot Rod Magazine |
| The huge tent erected on the... read full captionThe huge tent erected on the Petersen Museum's upper parking lot was packed with potential bidders, curious spectators, and the most amazing colle |
| Iceland to hold Icesave referendum by March 6 |
| Reuters |
| 4:13pm EST * Iceland parliament orders referendum on Icesave terms * Nordic states say Iceland must meet obligations * EU President Spain says Reykjavik risks delay in EU bid (Recasts with passage of |
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| Jimmy Page on Led Zeppelin's good times, bad times and reunion rumours |
| Times Online |
| Will there be a Led Zep reunion? How insane were the glory days? And why is Jimmy Page on a stamp? He reveals all James Jackson The multimilliondollar question, the one that follows Jimmy Page around |
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| Polaroid Brings Back Instant Film Cameras and Introduces New Digital Instant Products |
| CameraTown |
| Polaroid Unveils New Product Line-Up at CES Polaroid Celebrates the Past _and_ Future of Instant Photography with New Products and Classic Product Revivals 2010 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS |
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| The Truth For Selling e-Books On Amazon |
| UPublish.info |
| At hand are numerous way to make income online and advertising e-books online with resale privileges is individual of the largely lucrative matter opportunities free. They are quite current due to the |
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| At Tavern Pre-Auction, Antiques and Nostalgia |
| New York Times |
| For the first time, dozens of potential bidders for 25,000 orphaned treasures from Tavern on the Green were admitted to the shuttered and bankrupt landmark restaurant in Central Park on Wednesday. The |
| Zimbabwe: Controversial Diamonds Go on Sale |
| AllAfrica.com |
| Published by the government of Zimbabwe Harare About 300 000 diamond carats from Chiadzwa diamond fields go under the hammer today in the first formal trade of the precious mineral since Government mo |
| Fair Trade Italian Style: Mafia-Free Foods Take Hold in Italy |
| Lakeland Ledger |
| ... organic olive oil? This photo taken Nov. 28, 2009 shows a patron looking over Mafia confiscated land's products, in Rome. Pier Paolo Cito foods sold in Mafia-free stores include pastas, wines, and |
| Raising the dough to help town bakery |
| Hamilton Spectator |
| The Village Bakery will be back. Owner Susan Preston is looking for a location, just days after her bakery went up in flames due to a fault in lights on the store Christmas tree Saturday morning. It's |
| Events for the week of Jan. 6, 2010 |
| DeKalb County Midweek |
| lace: DeKalb Area Women's Center Gallery, 1021 State St. Admission: Free DAWC Gallery is presenting a historical communications collection exhibit assembled by longtime journalist Barry Schrader. The |
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| Wine collector sues sellers of phoney bottles |
| The Drinks Business |
| Wine collector William Koch is on a mission to sue sellers of counterfeit fine wine in an attempt to rid the industry of phoney bottles. The Palm Beach-based billionaire has built up an extensive wine |
| Del Webb Library birthday party Jan. 16 |
| Lancaster News |
| Library at Indian Land will celebrate its first anniversary. The 11,000-square-foot library opened in Carolina Commons on U.S. 521 on Jan. 11, 2009. To mark the one-year milestone in style, the Friend |
| Tax sale nets county $36,000 |
| Individual.com |
| Richmond County recouped about $36,000 in back taxes Tuesday during an auction-style sale of 35 properties whose owners are behind on taxes from 2008 or earlier. The sale was part of a new initiative |
| Michael Pollan: Health-Care Reform Will Change Our Diets |
| New York Magazine |
| Michael Pollan told Jon Stewart last night on The Daily Show. Pollan was ostensibly there to plug his new book, Food Rules, but also got into a discussion about how health-care reform could change the |
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| NEWS: David Chipperfield Knighted, Artist Maggi Hambling Honored with CBE |
| ArtForum.com |
| Charles Kleibacker, a former New York fashion designer who built a nationally respected historic-clothing collection at Ohio State University, has died, reports the Columbus Dispatch. Kleibacker most |
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| NEWS: New Computer Method Spots Art Fakes |
| ArtForum.com |
| Charles Kleibacker, a former New York fashion designer who built a nationally respected historic-clothing collection at Ohio State University, has died, reports the Columbus Dispatch. Kleibacker most |
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| Anti-slots petition gets green light |
| HometownAnnapolis.com |
| Opponents of mall casino must have 9,500 signatures by Feb. 5 Residents who are mounting a fight against zoning for a casino at Arundel Mills mall hit a milestone in recent days. "We have an approved |
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| Price wars, decade's best and worst industries |
| Seattle Times |
| PRICE WARS: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Maybe, but businesses should think twice before they try to match the prices of their competitors. Cost-cutting can erode and destroy brands an |
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| Christies' Europe/Middle East Spring Schedule |
| Luxury Insider |
| By William Stolerman Christies have announced their spring schedule for Europe and the Middle East, and as ever - it's absolutely packed. Predominantly operating out of South Kensington, London, the a |
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| I AM SNOWBOARDING Stop No. 3 - Portland, OR |
| Snow Board |
| (in 3 days) BOXES FOR DAYS* at Summit-At-Snoqualmie (in 11 days) BSG Rail Riot Jan. 16th at Loveland (in 11 days) Sierra Snowboard's Bruizzapalooza 2010 in Steamboat, Colorado (in 17 days) Ghostland O |
| Sale offers taste of a life that was full |
| Southwest Florida Herald Tribune |
| 'Oh my goodness, the guy lived so large,' Betsey Apple is saying. She is in her kitchen in Georgetown, studying a photo of her late husband, the fabled New York Times political correspondent and food |
| Napoli fans to bid for Maradona's earring (Reuters) |
| Yahoo! News |
| MILAN (Reuters) Napoli fans are planning to raise cash to make a bid to buy Diego Maradona's earring, which was confiscated by Italian authorities in September as part payment for his tax arrears. The |
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| Rare Canadian penny fetches $402,500 US |
| Yahoo! Canada |
| A rare Canadian penny billed as "the king of Canadian coins" was purchased for $402,500 US at a New York auction Sunday. The famed 1936 Canadian "Dot Cent" was the highlight of a group of coins billed |
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| School's recipe book gets seal of approval from Her Majesty |
| The Scotsman |
| NOT many chefs can say that their dishes have been given the royal seal of approval. But children at a Musselburgh primary school can, as Her Majesty has given a personal endorsement to the old family |
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| Small Jewish museum buys rare Chagall |
| JTA |
| (JTA) -- The London Jewish Museum of Art secretly purchased a rare Marc Chagall painting at a Paris auction. The small gallery paid about $43,000 -- a fraction of its estimated $1.6 million value -- f |
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| Fashion designers inspired by Africa |
| Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
| NEW YORK - The Na'vi, the blue-skinned clan of the planet Pandora in James Cameron's screen blockbuster 'Avatar,' scale treetops and mountains, and even fly, with a loose-limbed elasticity that Tarzan |
| Hester van Eeghen Leather Design Prize - 2009 exhibition |
| Expatica Netherlands |
| the Museum of Bags and Purses will be holding an exhibition of the nominations for the Hester van Eeghen Leather Design Prize. Every two years, the Leather Design Foundation organises a competition in |
| Antiques Roadshow: Who got lucky in Raleigh? |
| Raleigh News & Observer |
| Tonight's premiere of the Raleigh episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" features North Carolinians with a variety of treasures and heirlooms to show off. And you never know -- you just might see your neighb |
| Museum pays £26,000 for rare Chagall |
| Jewish Chronicle |
| The London Jewish Museum of Art - the - has bought a rare Marc Chagall painting for a fraction of its value after spotting it in a Paris auction. The museum, based in St Johnâ??s Wood, London, secretl |
| CC, Travers lead on £400m private equity deal |
| Legal Week |
| A quartet of firms have landed roles advising on the 400m purchase of British Car Auctions by private equity house Clayton Dubilier _and_ Rice (CD_and_R) from Montagu Private Equity. Clifford Chance ( |
| The 1930 Ford "Model A" That Carried Gangster John Dillinger to Safety Will Cross |
| Market Wire |
| Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. Email a Friend Latest News Releases Permalink SOURCE: Barrett-Jackson SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - January 4, 2010) - -- 1930 Ford Model A that John Dillinger used in an e |
| Tour expanded - Preview: Regis Classic Tour |
| Octane Magazine |
| Entries have now topped 50 for the next Regis Classic Tour â?? organised by the ladies of Bognor Regis Motor Club Ltd and sponsored by Frosts www.frost4cars.co.uk for the third generous year.This even |
| R.W. Apple's wife prepares to auction the legendary reporter's wine collection |
| Washington Post |
| "Oh my goodness, the guy lived so large," Betsey Apple is saying. She is in her kitchen in Georgetown, studying a photo of her late husband, the fabled New York Times political correspondent and food |
| TV Tidbits: 'Roadshow' visit to Raleigh netted a record treasure |
| Winston-Salem Journal |
| In the 13-year history of Antiques Roadshow, the biggest find on the show has been a painting worth $500,000 -- but that record falls in Monday's season premiere, which was taped in Raleigh. In one of |
| 2009 Year in Review April, May, June |
| Laurel Outlook |
| The Outlook began a six-part series of stories on the economy and the impact the national economy was having on Laurel. The first segment examined the local job market. Montana's 6 percent unemploymen |
| Historic LaFontaine house goes up for sale |
| Frankfort State Journal |
| Photo By Kelly MackeyBrothers Vincent LaFontaine, left, Oscar LaFontaine, and Edward LaFontaine stand in front of 510 Ann St. Their father purchased the home in 1923 for $5,000. Photo By submittalThe |
| Israeli Diamond Portal Reports: Diamond and Gold Jewelry Hit the Auction Block |
| PRLog |
| A collection of diamond rings, gold pendants, rare coins and collectible stamps will be included in an auction of unclaimed jewelry and property that the US State of Wisconsin is selling over eBay sta |
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| Irvin steps down from role in historical society after 20 years |
| Wooster Daily Record |
| SMITHVILLE -- Much of the Smithville Community Historical Society bears the mark of Joe Irvin. The man with an encyclopedic knowledge of early Wayne County history and an impressive collection of loca |
| Old motorcycles bring back memories for customers |
| StarBanner.com |
| motorcycles bring memories for customers Star-Banner Ocala, FL Web Search Web Search powered by ! Search Special SectionData Center SMS Alerts SubscriptionsBreaking Alerts Prep User Scores Scores Pro |
| Fiction - Important Artifacts... |
| Sunday Tribune Ireland |
| Important Artifacts and Personal from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, including , Street Fashion and Jewelry. It takes the form of a mock-auction catalogue from a Manhattan sales ho |
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| Visiting Craftsman Farms and The Stickley Museum |
| Suite101.com |
| If one name is most closely associated with American Arts _and_ Crafts furniture, it is the name of Gustav Stickley. The modern Stickley company still makes high quality craftsman furniture that can b |
| Focus on vintage cars with a glorious past |
| The Hindu |
| NEW DELHI: Majestic looking vintage and classic automobiles that were once driven by princes, film stars, philanthropists and style icons of 1920s would be the centre of attraction at the week-long 10 |
| New interest in Blythe dolls increases value |
| Fargo Forum |
| This original 1972 Blythe doll, 11�½ inches tall, sold in an online auction for $920. She has a tagged dress and eyes that change to four different colors, but her face is slightly damaged and her h |
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| Appraisal district collections for 2009 top $7.8 million |
| Uvalde Leader-News |
| Today is the deadline to pay property tax bills if county residents plan to use the payment as a tax write-off when filing their 2009 income tax return. The appraisal district's office will be open un |
| Fiona sells shoes on eBay for charity |
| Dorset Echo |
| FUNDRAISER Fiona Murphy is kick-starting her campaign to raise money for ME sufferers by holding a shoe auction. She is selling off a collection of shoes on the eBay website in aid of the Dorset ME Su |
| A year of change, growth and development |
| Alberta Local News |
| Development and growth and struggles with funding were again the major issues facing the Town of Stettler and the County of Stettler in 2009. â?¢ Matilda Wipf is New Yearâ??s baby for Stettler Matilda |
| Our Town: Welcome The New Year Jan. 3 at The Rock |
| Voice News |
| Welcome The New Year Jan. 3 at The Rock - - The Voice Search: Use for articles older than six months Serving northern Macomb _and_ St. Clair counties Friday, January 01, 2010 National/State Politics/E |
| End of an era for Tavern on the Green |
| CNN |
| The legendary New York restaurant Tavern on the Green closed its doors early Friday after serving its last supper and hosting a New Year's Eve party. The iconic spot on the western edge of Central Par |
| Antiques: Letters Reveal Doubts of Senator Judah Benjamin |
| New York Times |
| LETTERS REVEAL DOUBTS The New York Sale A cross, top, and a â??Badge for the Crushing Defeat of the Basmatchestvo,â? above, are among the medals from Imperial Russia that are on sale. The latest on t |
| Rarest Canadian coins expected to break records at auction |
| Canada.com |
| Dozens of Canada's top coin collectors are poised to bid Sunday for items from the most valuable collection of Canadian rarities ever offered at auction - a $6 million treasure of vintage pocket chang |
| Few gallery casualties, but lots of sacrifices |
| San Francisco Chronicle |
| What comes after postmodernism? Call it what you like - enervation, collapse of confidence, return of sobriety, retrenchment - it pervaded the visual arts during the new century's first decade. Seriou |
| Hot money turns to hot art |
| Malaysian Insider |
| SINGAPORE, Jan 2 â?? Savvy investors will probably tell you that if you did not buy into the hot equities, property or gold markets in 2009, you missed the investment boat â?? for now anyway. Fortunat |
| Auctions: Pook & Pook marks its 25th with major sale |
| Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Pook _and_ Pook Inc. will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month with what it is calling is biggest winter sale ever, a two-day, thousand-lot event that indeed invites superlatives. It will begin w |
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