Steve Jobs is dead almost Aug 29, 2008
Steve Jobs bumped off by Bloomberg. 25 pm, Friday August 29 2008. (Ninemsn)
High heels: Sculpture recreates iconic photo of Gorbals boys Aug 29, 2008
"Gorbals Boys", by Liz Peden, comprises three sculptures cast in bronze and chrome of small boys in their mother's high heels playing in the street. The original photograph was taken by Marzaroli in the Gorbals in 1963. (BBC News -- UK)
Bronze Star awarded to Groton Navy Nurse Corps Officer Aug 29, 2008
Keith Hoekman, is awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service as an Individual Augmentee ... Keith Hoekman was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service as an Individual Augmentee while deployed to Ghazni, Afghanistan ... "In one month, we did eight outreach missions and we were mortared or rocketed 13 times. The Taliban would try to injure us and the people waiting in line to be seen." Humbly accepting the medal, Hoekman not only thanked his family for all their support while he was... (The Dolphin, CT)
Chambers to pursue tax-free food Aug 29, 2008
Upset with the Assembly's decision this week to spend half a million dollars in sales tax reserves on a bronze whale sculpture, Chambers said she wants to stem the flow of money into city coffers. "If we can afford to pay $500,000 for a piece of art, we don't need to tax people on milk and broccoli," she said. (Juneau Empire)
Mansion murder mystery deepens Aug 29, 2008
31 pm, Friday August 29 2008. 16:00 AEST Fri Aug 29 2008. (Ninemsn)
Golden Kate Moss statue unveiled Aug 29, 2008
Mr Quinn previously created a bronze sculpture of Moss in a yoga pose, which was painted white and entitled Sphinx. The museum has only revealed a close-up section of the new statue, which is also thought to depict Moss in a yoga pose. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
E-Mail Scam Artists Changing Tactics Aug 29, 2008
Last week, most of the cast from the '70s television classic, "Happy Days," reunited for a "Bronze Fonz" ceremony in Milwaukee. What have they all been up to since the show ended in 1984. (KIRO TV, WA)
Man charged over skateboard bashing Aug 29, 2008
39 pm, Friday August 29 2008. A young man has been charged with causing critical head injuries to a man bashed with a skateboard in a northwest Sydney park, police say. (Ninemsn)
36 hours in biarritz Aug 29, 2008
Once the reigning vacation spot for Europe's noble and gentry classes, Biarritz's golden shores are now shared by everyone from bronze beauties in designer sandals to drop-out surfers in frayed flip-flops. Even the languages are mixed up. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Living the Creative Life on Ninigret Pond Aug 29, 2008
He then, casts the form out of one of several materials that may include plaster, epoxy or resin before finishing it with paint, liquid bronze or something else. On occasion, he sends a piece out to be cast in another form like bronze. (Westerly Sun, RI)
What's Tops in Tile? Organic Influence and Fashion Forward Aug 29, 2008
Glittering finishes that harken back to Hollywood's heyday are in vogue, especially all colors of bronze. Art Nouveau influences are beginning to creep into glamour offerings, as well. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Simsbury plans to commemorate MLK's time in local tobacco fields Aug 29, 2008
"The civil rights movement was so much bigger than we all thought it was." In remembrance of King's two summers in Simsbury, the MLK Memorial in Simsbury Committee has hired sculptor John Noelke, to create a bronze statue of the 15-year-old MLK, to be erected somewhere along Hopmeadow Street. Noelke, a committee member himself, came up with the idea of the memorial after talking to others interested in King's life. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
AVP Announces Return of Indoor Beach Volleyball Winter Tour Aug 29, 2008
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, AVP athletes representing the United States won gold and bronze. The medals were the first won by the U.S. women in professional beach volleyball, and the 2007 World Champions in each gender are AVP athletes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vin Kehoe; revised image of the British in US Revolution Aug 28, 2008
He was badly wounded by artillery fire in Germany, Bigham said, and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After his discharge in 1945, Mr. Kehoe attended the American Theatre Wing Professional Training Program for veterans and graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor of fine arts degree in motion picture and television production, Amsterdam said. (Boston Globe)
Whale sculpture funding likely to be reconsidered Aug 28, 2008
A decision by the Juneau Assembly on Monday night on the funding of a bronze whale sculpture is likely to be reconsidered since Assembly member Randy Wanamaker gave notice of reconsideration after the vote ... The life-sized bronze sculpture is planned along the waterfront downtown, but Swope said Tuesday the city has not pinpointed a location ... "The bronze part of the sculpture - the art - I don't see how it would qualify for marine passenger fees," he said. (Juneau Empire)
China exhibits 5,000 years of cultural treasures Aug 28, 2008
When the pits were unearthed in 1986, they shattered conceptions of early Chinese civilization because of the unique style of objects - like the enormous bronze head with huge ears and bulging eyes on display - and the advanced level of technology and mathematics required to produce them ... Other highlights of the show include a burial suit made of 4,248 pieces of jade stitched together with gold thread, the oldest and best quality of five so far discovered; a gold sunbird ornament from the... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Athletes worth their weight in gold, silver and bronze Aug 27, 2008
Robin Bell, a bronze medal slalom canoeist, was fourth in Athens ... au/news/sport/athletes-worth-their-weight-in-gold-silver-and-bronze/2008/08/26/1219516472264. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shawn Johnson treated like star in return home Aug 27, 2008
Iowa has seen Johnson in several iterations: her ever-present grin at the Beijing Olympics, a bronze sculpture in the Iowa Hall of Fame, and an all-butter representation kept in a cooler at the Iowa State Fair. The rest of the nation has, too, as Johnson has garnered endorsements with major corporations like Coca-Cola, Adidas, McDonald's and Hy-Vee. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Life-sized bronze whale sculpture gets funding Aug 27, 2008
Proponents of a life-sized bronze whale sculpture planned for Marine Park downtown won a victory Monday night as the Juneau Assembly approved $500,000 in sales tax revenue to start the project. In a split vote of 5-3, the Assembly gave a group of private citizens called the Whale Committee the money to start the sculpting and casting process and help boost fundraising efforts for the piece of art, which is expected to cost $2. (Juneau Empire)
Buon Giorno! - Loyola Women's Basketball Italian Countryside Tour - Day Six Aug 27, 2008
Alex Berlin and Meredith Tolley stand in front of three bronze doors that were carved with scenes from the Old Testimant outside the Baptistry in Florence, Italy ... Built to accommodate full immersion baptisms during the Renaissance, the Baptistry has solid bronze doors that took over 40 years to construct and depict scenes from the Old Testament. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Face of empire Aug 27, 2008
5m-long (5ft-long) right arm and hand is cupping a broken globe, which was probably once crowned by a gilded bronze "Victory" figure. In 2007, a statue of the emperor Hadrian was also found in the bath house. (BBC News -- Science)
Queen Mother statue plan on show Aug 27, 2008
The bronze statue will stand off the Mall in London beneath a sculpture of her late husband King George VI. ... Materials had to be sympathetic to those existing in the area, including Portland stone, granite, bronze and cast iron. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
4-H courtyard dream becomes reality just in time Aug 27, 2008
That became a reality in summer 2007 with a life-sized hog in bronze done by Western artist Paul Crites located on the south side of the gazebo. The hog, depicting an award-winning pig at the fair, also has a slot into which donations to the county 4-H Endowment Trust Fund can be placed. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cash boost for China medallists Aug 27, 2008
At the 2006 Winter Games, US athletes were paid $25,000 (13,600) for winning gold medals, $15,000 (8,100) for silver and $10,000 (5,400) for bronze ... They will be paid about $19,000 (10,000) for each gold medal, $14,000 (8,000) for each silver, and $9,000 (5,000) for each bronze medal they won. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Huge statue of Roman ruler found Aug 26, 2008
5m-long (5ft-long) right arm and hand holding a globe which was probably once crowned by a gilded bronze "Victory" figure ... The torso was probably covered in bronze armour filled inside with terracotta or wood ... This initially led archaeologists to think it had been hauled in there from another part of the huge bath complex, perhaps to remove its gilded bronze armour, or to burn the huge marble pieces to make cement in a nearby lime kiln. (BBC News)
Portrait sullies promotion Aug 26, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. THE use of a portrait of "Moors murderer" Myra Hindley in a video used to promote the London 2012 Olympic Games has provoked stinging criticism from senior politicians from all sides. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Must-Have Florida Travel Book Aug 26, 2008
On Florida's East Coast in Fort Pierce, a life-size bronze statue memorializes 33-year-old CeeCee Lyles, a courageous flight attendant who died when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on September 11 ... Down south, 36 cast bronze busts tell the island's history in the Key West Memorial Sculpture Garden. (Suite101.com)
Rescuing Afghani Art And History Aug 25, 2008
A treasure hunter's fantasy - bronze sculptures, intricate ivory carvings, painted glass, and more than 20,000 gold pieces ... They were discovered intact by archaeologists; inside was a treasure chest of gems traded along the Silk Road, Hellenistic bronzes, Greco-Roman plaster medallions, ivory carvings from India, glassware from Roman Egypt. (CBS News)
Sign of the chimes Aug 25, 2008
" Bells to cannon balls In northern Italy there are thousands of amateur bell-ringers who ring changes, hold bell concerts and visit churches in Italy and elsewhere in Europe to practise their art. The last bell foundry in Rome closed in 1993 after 500 years Last June, a national bell-ringing festival in Castelnuovo del Garda, near Verona, attracted more than 3,000 enthusiasts. But in Rome - apparently - practically none remain. The oldest bronze bell I have been able to discover in Rome is in... (BBC News)
Serbian village unveils Bob Marley statue as emblem of peace Aug 25, 2008
Bosnia's bronze statue of Bruce Lee, erected in 2005, was seen as a symbol against ethnic divisions deepened by the country's fierce civil war in the 1990s. The Serbian village of Zitiste put up a statue to Rocky - played by Sylvester Stallone - last year in a bid to shake off a run of bad luck. (BBC News)
Christie's to offer Indian artworks in Sep Aug 25, 2008
KOLKATA: Christies is offering Indian and Southeast Asian bronzes, stone sculptures and miniatures at its auction of artworks in New York in September ... The Manheim collection includes a highly important bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, estimated at $1-1. (India Times)
Louise Bourgeois exhibit reveals two sides of artist Aug 24, 2008
Her more explicitly figurative works, whether in bronze, marble, or stuffed fabric, lose force. This is partly because Bourgeois's modeling is clumsy - dumbly literal with occasional arbitrary distortions - but also because the pieces lose the rich ambiguity that animates the more abstracted pieces. (Boston Globe)
Marton loses in quarters Aug 24, 2008
For Marton, all that remained was hope of a repechage reprieve, and a possible shot at bronze. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U.S. synchro not disheartened with 5th Aug 24, 2008
334, and the Chinese picked up the bronze with 48. 750. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Back to work for Olympic marksman Aug 24, 2008
"I'm enjoying my solitude," said Beaman, 24, who finished a fraction of a point away from a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing ... But the man who took third was stripped of his bronze medal after testing positive for drugs ... Turner received the bronze, and Beaman moved up to fourth place. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
More of this story Aug 24, 2008
Another addition to the campus will be a 7 1/2 foot bronze sculpture. We still admit and take pride in the fact that you go to college to pursue what s true, and to learn more about what s true and to establish an objective foundation for virtue, for values, for corporate behavior, as well as, personal behavior. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Obituaries for Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 Aug 24, 2008
Mac received the Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Quadruple Bronze Star Attachment and Honorable Service Lapel Button World War II. He was discharged in September of 1944. Mac married Violet Smith on Sept. 17, 1944, in Ardmore, Okla. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Whatever way you say it, we pronounce Alma one fun little town Aug 24, 2008
Fire 305 N. Main St., ice cream, fine cheeses, gourmet coffee and desserts, also has an Italianate formal garden featuring three fountains and classical bronze statuary, and a wooded Secret Garden graced by terraced limestone walls. Julie s Fin er, 211 N. Main St., (608) 685-3340. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Beijing on Sunday that the Beijing Olympic Games have promoted the Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship and peace.• Humanity shines through Olympics glory Aug 24, 2008
Despite the heavy losses incurred by the earthquake and demanding reconstruction work, a record number of 34 athletes came from Sichuan Province to the Beijing Games, with young gymnast Zou Kai snatching three golds and tennis duo Zheng Jie and Yan Zi taking a hard-won bronze. Meanwhile, Zou's teammate and double-crowned gymnast Yang Wei, from the central Hubei Province, promised to auction off his Olympic silver in rings and donate the money to Sichuan. (Xinhuanet, China)
India Art Summit draws good response Aug 24, 2008
Besides Kallat, the huge Spinning Wheel by Kriti Arora, beautiful copper sculptures by Yusuf Arakkal, bronze sculptures by Paresh Maity and a sculpture by K.S Radhkrishnan drew a lot of crowd. Art connoisseurs appreciated Kriti Arora, who has won accolades in London for her work promoted by UK-based Rob Dean art gallery. (Economic Times)
Skipping through sculptures Aug 23, 2008
Thirteen of the park's 75 sculptures are nestled among the landscaping on the gentle slopes here, with the likes of "Feral Goose" (Kitty Wales) and a bronze hat titled "A Mile From Any Neighbor From Walden" (Christopher Frost) eliciting giggles. Perched on a rocky outcrop is John Wilson's calming "Eternal Presence," a bronze head that gazes out onto the verdant grounds, commanding a curious 4-year-old to do the same. (Boston Globe)
How to Integrate Personal Style into Your Kitchen and Bath Aug 23, 2008
For example, when looking to purchase a new kitchen or bath faucet, wholesale showrooms display many of the latest products with innovative features such as pulldown and pull-out spouts, as well as popular new finishes including oil rubbed bronze, antique bronze and matte black. Showroom consultants can be another great resource and advantage. (Pekin Times, IL)
The 'peaceful' Hadrian and his endless wars Aug 23, 2008
Recovered from the Thames, a larger-than-life-size bronze head of the emperor that was cast around that time has an expressiveness that probably reflects the sensitivity of native Celtic artists working in the Roman style ... Christophe Ena/The Associated Press Sabine Spitz of Germany took the gold medal in the Olympic women's mountain bike race on Saturday, adding it to the bronze she won at the Athens Games four years ago. (International Herald Tribune)
Cafaro and crew increase Modesto's gold count to 3 Aug 23, 2008
Alicia Sacramone can tell her grandchildren: I lost an Olympic bronze medal to a girl who landed her vault on her knees. Oregon stresses and so does Hilmar: Quarterback Nate Costa, injured left knee. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Re-View Exhibition at Harvard Art M... Aug 22, 2008
Objects displayed include: a Chinese Shang Dynasty (13th Century B.C.); a bronze processional Standing Rama Wearing a High Headdress and Dhoti (13th Century) from South India; and the Korean Buddhist Triad: Seated Buddha Sakyamuni Flanked by Two Standing Bodhisattvas (mid-15th Century). Western Art. (Suite101.com)
Welty statue at home in plaza Aug 22, 2008
A bronze statue of a seated Eudora Welty is the latest addition to The Commons at Eudora Welty Birthplace, a Congress Street compound that will celebrate the states artistic and literary heritage ... The Welty statue is the first bronze for sculptor Nick Berardi of Kansas City, Mo ... wipes down a bronze statue he created of Mississippi's Eudora Welty at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Toronto's mysterious bicycle thief Aug 22, 2008
As the police gathered the mounds of bikes, they also found seven kilograms of marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, a stolen bronze sculpture of a centaur and a snake in battle. White is among those baffled by it all, though she noted that "he made a lot of money off it, judging by where he was living." While his shop was a shambles, Kenk shared a rented house in a fashionable and expensive neighborhood with his partner, Jeanie Chung. (International Herald Tribune)
Recreational shooting sports brought into focus Aug 22, 2008
As of this writing, Walton Eller won the gold in men's double trap; Vince Hancock won the gold in men's skeet; Corey Cogdel the bronze in women's trap and Kimberly Rhode the silver in women's skeet. There are about 17 million ac tive target shooters in the United States. (NJ.com -- Times)
Town treasures showcased Aug 22, 2008
Ballerinas, patient bronze dogs and mysterious water sculptures all are permanent residents of downtown Corvallis, and The Arts Center curator Hester Coucke knows them personally ... I could safely say that the ballerina is one of the most beloved sculptures in Corvallis, Coucke said as she pointed to a cast bronze sculpture by Raymond Hunter that is located in the center of the plaza in front of the Arts Center ... Downtown art treasures include short works of poetry made of enamel on steel... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Friends of Lewisville Library seeking donations for Alphabet Chair Aug 22, 2008
From a distance, the bronze chair looks like an oversized living room chair, made up of the 26 letters of the alphabet. But on closer look, viewers can see that each letter has imbedded in it impressions of what the letter represents. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Argentina: The Walk of the Century ... Aug 21, 2008
The huge bronze entrance doors are ornamented with cast bronze female figures, and inside the ceilings and columns clearly show the time period during which the building was constructed. Study the columns to see the latest technologies of a century ago: cameras, gramophones, zeppelins, high rises and machineries. (Suite101.com)
China blocks iTunes after protest stunt Aug 21, 2008
iTunes blocked in China after protest stunt - Off The Field - News - Olympics. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Kosciuszko bust bound for West Point Military Academy Aug 21, 2008
The full-figure bronze was installed at Red Bud Springs Park in downtown Kosciusko in October 2006. Her research for the sculpture included travel to West Point, which has the generals sword. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gated community set for Oneida Aug 21, 2008
Schole said special features such as a covered bridge with a 16-foot steel chandelier, a bronze elk sculpture and a 162-foot American flag at the entrance to the development makes Elkhorn Ridge unique. Designed by planner and sculptor Randy Chamberlain, Elkhorn Ridge is enclosed by a wooden and rock fence. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Newest town park dedicated Aug 21, 2008
There is also an additional sculpture with a Vi Wellik bronze appreciation plaque on display at the park s entrance. Others who attended the dedication ceremony include Community Services Assistant Tonya Forbrook and members of the town s parks and recreation staff, Beth Gallant of the Wellik Foundation and members of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Category: Olympic Stud of the Day Aug 21, 2008
("No fear. No regrets.") Of course, he didn't win the team bronze by himself. We've also got to give it up for Justin Spring, who obliterated his knee on a vault a year ago at Nationals, fought his way back through eight months of rehab, somehow survived the long wait before his high bar routine and delivered seriously Stud-worthy release moves and a stuck triple-back dismount. (Entertainment Weekly)
Costa: I fear students bearing back-to-school gifts Aug 20, 2008
Clouds, diaphanous and diffuse, covered the great orb of the sky like muslin, eliminating the advantage of the Romans, resplendent in bronze and fearless, who would soon triumph over the bellicose Goths. Our Latin teacher would usually stop him after a few lines and say: Very nice, James, now will you translate it on your own please. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Queen Mother statue plan on show Aug 20, 2008
The bronze statue will stand off the Mall in London beneath a sculpture of her late husband King George VI. ... Materials had to be sympathetic to those existing in the area, including Portland stone, granite, bronze and cast iron. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Oz Collection adds interior design services at new location Aug 20, 2008
Merchandise ranges from oversized paintings and mirrors to metal art, fountains, bronze statues and a variety of other items ... A few items, such as some bronze statues and original paintings, can cost up to $15,000, said Terri Miller, director of the gallery. (Louisville Business First, KY)
'Bronze Fonz' unveiled in downtown Milwaukee Aug 20, 2008
Bronze Fonz' unveiled in downtown Milwaukee - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Bronze Fonz' unveiled in downtown Milwaukee ... The $85,000 statue was billed as being life-sized, but the bronze Fonz actually is slightly taller than the actor who made him famous. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
What's Tops in Tile? Organic Influence and Fashion Forward Aug 19, 2008
Glittering finishes that harken back to Hollywood's heyday are in vogue, especially all colors of bronze. Art Nouveau influences are beginning to creep into glamour offerings, as well. (Pekin Times, IL)
Homecoming, struggles and new beginnings Aug 19, 2008
Kriesel walked over and took his regular spot at the formation, and his battalion commander pinned the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star on his chest. For Kriesel and others who were part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division, the summer of 2007 was a time of reunions and readjustment. (Carroll County Times)
* SAILING: Australians sail to double gold Aug 19, 2008
In the mens 470s, Britains Nick Rogers and Joe Glanfield took silver, and Nicolas Charbonnier of Olivier Bausset of France won bronze. In the womens 470, the Dutch team of Marcelien De Koning and Lobke Berkhout clinched silver, with Brazils Fernanda Oliveira and Isabel Swan taking bronze. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Sport Olympic Briefs Aug 19, 2008
Canada took the silver and Norway the bronze ... Norways bronze medal was assured after the team scored 27 penalty points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A work of art itself, Doudna Fine Arts Center will reopen Monday Aug 18, 2008
An exterior courtyard eventually will feature a 13- to 15-foot bronze creation by modernist sculptor Ruth Duckworth, along with other pieces along what used to be Seventh Street south of the complex. All of it is a far cry from the shopping center and aging gymnasium where displaced art and music students have spent the last six years. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
