* Sport Olympic Briefs Aug 19, 2008
Canada took the silver and Norway the bronze. The US team of Mclain Ward, Laura Kraut, Will Simpson and Beezie Madden and their Canadian counterparts, Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, Ian Miller and Mac Cone, were forced into a dramatic jump off to decide the winner after both teams finished their rounds even on 20 points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A look inside the recently rennovated old theater Aug 19, 2008
Decorated in red, black and silver in an Art Deco style, the lobby features a large open area, a kitchen, rest rooms, office space and more ... The walls are painted a shimmery silver, with some portions stripped with darker silver tones ... There are several chandeliers that cast colorful light onto the silver walls. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Young Russian contemporary art advocate opening huge Moscow space Aug 19, 2008
Peter the Great frequented the salesrooms of Amsterdam, scooping up 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings; Catherine the Great's tastes were voracious and included Titian, Poussin and French silver. Around the turn of the 20th century, Sergei Shchukin and Ivan Morozov collected some of the greatest Impressionist paintings directly from the artists' studios and, later, assembled troves of Matisses and Picassos. (International Herald Tribune)
ELVIS-SHRINES Aug 19, 2008
He stuffed his cabinet-sized shrine with Elvis artifacts: blue suede shoes, a silver pistol, toy cars and a folk-art likeness of a jumpsuit-clad Elvis wearing sunglasses and sporting sideburns. It collected about $200 a month in quarters. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Artistic bent is realized in jewelry Aug 19, 2008
While one grouping is done in mixed metals, another is fashioned from a combination of black and silver. Still another collection is tur quoise, coral and silver. (NJ.com -- Times)
Birthday girl Madonna spends the night partying with Guy Aug 18, 2008
Taking time off from rehearsals for her forthcoming Sticky And Sweet tour, the blonde bombshell looked stunning in thigh length boots and a black chiffon dress, her neck draped with silver necklaces. With husband by her side, the 4 Minutes singer headed for celeb top spot Volstead for a night on the dancefloor. (hellomagazine.com)
Guj: Ancient Buddha plaque excavated Aug 18, 2008
Talking about the on-going excavation, Rawat says, "From the three different sites in Vadnagar, we have excavated around 2,000 pieces of archaeological importance, including a 2,000-year-old housing structure, numerous clay utensils, silver coins, beads, ornaments, Roman style head sculpture, turbaned face clay plaque.". More Ahmedabad. (India Times, India)
A last hurrah Aug 18, 2008
The silver device's features make it look like a face, which may be why people are drawn to the photo, Zivkov says: "Our brain is wired to see faces.". Zivkov printed the boardwalk photos on canvas, using an ink-jet printer that can handle material 24 inches wide. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
China men 5-for-5: Chen wins rings Aug 18, 2008
All-around champion Yang Wei wasn't nearly as impressive as in his previous rings routines, but his strength and steadiness earned him a silver. Oleksandr Vorobiov of Ukraine took bronze. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
He edges Liukin on uneven bars Aug 18, 2008
Liukin, who sat stone-faced for much of the competition, now has four medals, two of them silver. Monday's bronze went to Yang Yilin, her third medal, including bronze in the all-around. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
China's Liu bows out without running Olympic race Aug 18, 2008
Now Robles, who won his heat Monday, becomes the clear favorite helped also by the "DNF" for two-time Olympic silver medalist Terrence Trammell of the United States. Trammell strained his left hamstring and cleared only the first hurdle of his heat before pushing the second hurdle with his hand, kneeling briefly and then refusing a stretcher as he limped off the track. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Amid the spectacle, doubts remain Aug 18, 2008
Its emperors used silver from Persia, glass from Europe, precious stones from Central Asia and gold implements from India. Open, confident and cosmopolitan, China connected with the world with ease, adopting new ideas, and projecting its own indigenous creations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'CSI effect' draws more women to forensics Aug 18, 2008
Even the Girl Scouts have an "Uncovering the Evidence" badge, trimmed in pink with a silver fingerprint. Some say they became forensic scientists out of a desire to help people both to find the bad guy and clear the innocent one. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Stewart gives another reason to believe Aug 17, 2008
Stewart opened the concert with "Some Guys Have All the Luck" and closed it down with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy," tacky but appealing bookends that nod to new wave and mirrored the concert's overall aesthetic: from Stewart's silver lam jacket and leopard-print shoes to the all-white set to the bodacious blonde saxophonist in hot pants. Stewart sounded like an old man when he was 20, so it's a bit disingenuous to note that, at 63, his voice hasn't aged a bit. (Boston Globe)
Law firm outgrows its offices Aug 17, 2008
BKBH will occupy parts of the first and second and all of the third floor of the Expedition Block, directly south of the Silver Star Steak Co.. Continued growth of the firm spurred the move. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Phelps wins 8th gold medal; breaks tie with Spitz Aug 17, 2008
The Aussies took silver in 3:30 ... " Back in Baltimore, some 10,000 fans hung around after an NFL preseason game to watch the relay on the stadium's big screen. "I think he's going to be a legend forever," Ravens fan Ann Williams said. Phelps won some races by ridiculously large margins, others with the closest of finishes most memorably, his seventh gold by one-hundredth of a second over Serbia's Milorad Cavic in the 100 fly. Along the way, he became the winningest Olympian ever and left China... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Silver by a thread Torres is 2nd in 50-free and in 400-medley relay Aug 17, 2008
Silver by a thread / Torres is 2nd in 50-free and in 400-medley relay. Article:Silver by a thread / Torres is 2nd in 50-free and in 40:/c/a/2008/08/17/SPNN12CLQB.DTL Article:Silver by a thread / Torres is 2nd in 50-free and in 40:/c/a/2008/08/17/SPNN12CLQB.DTL ... The 41-year-old Torres, a five-time Olympian and the oldest American swimmer ever, settled for a silver when Germany's Britta Steffen nipped her at the wall in the 50-meter freestyle to complete a sweep of the women's sprint events in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Canada wins gold in men's 8 rowing Aug 17, 2008
The British crew of Alex Partridge, Tom Stallard, Tom Lucy, Richard Egington, Josh West, Alastair Heathcote, Matt Langridge, Colin Smith and coxswain Acer Nethercott took the silver medal in 5:25. 11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
China's Zou Kai wins men's floor gold Aug 17, 2008
Gervasio Deferr of Spain took the silver with a powerful series of somersaults and twists, then threw kisses to the crowd. Russia's Anton Golotsutskov got the bronze. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
China's backup is women's 72-kg mat gold medalist Aug 17, 2008
Hamaguchi defeated Ali Bernard of the United States 3-0, 3-1 for Japan's fourth medal two golds, a silver and her bronze in the four women's weight classes. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dementieva wins tennis gold in women's singles Aug 17, 2008
Dementieva, who won the silver medal at Sydney in 2000, snapped Safina's 15-match winning streak. "I never expected a medal gold, silver or bronze," said Dementieva, 26. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mellouli wins Tunisia's 1st Olympic swim gold Aug 17, 2008
Hackett earned the silver in 14:41. 53, well off his 7-year-old world record. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Medal count - What to watch for Aug 17, 2008
Silver: Richard Thompson, Trinidad o, 9. 89. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Outdoors hot line Aug 17, 2008
Anglers took advantage of a rare sunny evening on Ship Creek in late July to fish for silver salmon ... Another youth fishing day at the Seward Lagoon and lagoon outfall stream for silver salmon will be Sept. 5-7 ... Homer Spit silver derby. (Anchorage Daily News)
HOW TO BE A STUDENT STYLISTA: Color, creativity rule for back to school Aug 17, 2008
Sneakers in all colors are still hot, especially in gold and silver metallic. Elle magazine is showing lots of menswear-type fashions including sweaters, vests and plaid scarves. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
31 dog days: Blame it on the Roman emperor Aug 17, 2008
In-state daytrippers are taking in the beach at Rocky Neck, Silver Sands or Hammonnasset (Jellyfish Central). The community pool and city beaches, meanwhile, are busy with families enjoying an inexpensive day in the sun with young children. (New Haven Register, CT)
2008 Honda VFR Interceptor ABS Aug 17, 2008
The bike is currently available in one color scheme, an easy-to-keep-clean metallic silver with a black seat. Hard, locking accessory bags are available, making longer tours more pleasurable. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wedding artifacts from kimonos to crowns on exhibit at Peabody Essex Aug 16, 2008
Neither did the impressive marriage proposal - a painted self-portrait framed in a silver locket - sent by an 18-year-old Benjamin West to his beloved, Elizabeth Steele. Steele kept the miniature but rejected West. (Boston Globe)
Auffrey: Chowing down on Charles Street Aug 16, 2008
But you will find entrees like Smoked Silver Salmon Farfalle with a Vodka Cream Sauce and Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Speck with an Apple Cherry Sauce. I really loved their Saffron Risotto Balls stuffed with Fontina Cheese, the Smoked Duck Carpaccio, and the more traditional Linguini with Beef Bolognese. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Frustration builds over federal cultural cuts Aug 16, 2008
Adam McDowell, National Post Published:Friday, August 15, 2008. Story tools presented by. (National Post)
Tighten that bodice, please! Aug 16, 2008
For example, when the so-called pirates enter the Cornish church to kidnap their prey, the description of the leader is, well, conventional at best: "His skin was the colour of polished walnut, and a length of burgundy cotton had been wound around his head, the fabric falling in folds to his shoulders. He wore a silver belt and heavy silver bracelets on his dark forearms, and his scimitar was richly damascened. With his long, straight nose and his keen black eyes, he looked like a bird of... (Globe and Mail)
Leonard remains feisty, but far from big leagues Aug 16, 2008
So even though it's Baseball Bingo Night and pizzas are prizes at Peccole Park, the harsh elements make a late showing for Reno Silver Sox fans acceptable. Especially since it's hotter on the all-artificial turf field (only the pitcher's mound is dirt, with runners sliding into brown-colored carpet on the basepaths). (Modesto Bee, CA)
At museums, walls play off what's on them Aug 16, 2008
Inspired by soft grays at the museum, including the color (Benjamin Moore's Silver Fox) anchoring the museum's current exhibit of black-and-white photographs by Brett Weston, Rathbone has been experimenting with similar shades in her own house. "Neutrals are very restful," she says. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sheriff's Department searches for sexual assault suspect Aug 16, 2008
Newton County Sheriff Don Hartman Sr. also said the suspect was reported to be driving a smaller compact vehicle, possibly silver in color with Michigan registration. The rear passenger window had duct tape over it. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Search find 17 people missing in Gila forest in NM Aug 15, 2008
SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) -- Searchers have found three adults and 14 children some 19 hours after they were reported missing during a school outing in southwestern New Mexico ... The group was from a charter school in Silver City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Shawn Johnson gets silver medal in Olympics Aug 15, 2008
Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines received a silver medal in the all-around gymnastic competition in the Beijing Olympics. See details in Friday's Journal. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Busiek's Marvels and American Super... Aug 15, 2008
Comic book writer Kurt Busiek and artist Alex Ross have stated through commentary, that the graphic novel Marvels was always intended to be a retrospective of the heroes in the Marvel Universe during the often heralded "Silver Age of Comics." Some comic book historians have even taken to referring to the time as the "Marvel Age." While it is true that the writing style brought about by writers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby during the 1960's and early 70's was of great influence on the comic book... (Suite101.com)
* RESTAURANTS: Butterfly () Aug 15, 2008
Not so appetizing were the fried silver rolls (, NT$80), which were inexcusably dry. But the shredded beef in spicy sauce (AFN, NT$360) generated the most frowns. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Digging deep for golden memorabilia Aug 15, 2008
Zuo managed to fill his cloth bag filled with many delightful booties, including stamps, first day covers and several other special issues of philatelic products such as gold and silver coins symbolizing Beijing's Olympic bid, overseas torch relay and its eventual opening ... At a corner in the hall, visitors are lured over by a loud coin-making machine pumping out commemorative silver coins of the Beijing Games under the supervision of Albert Michael Beck, president of the organizing committee... (Xinhuanet, China)
'Green' developer has lower-cost City Hall proposal Aug 15, 2008
Aug. 20: San Diego Concourse Silver Room, 202 C St., 6:30 p.m.. Aug. 21: Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive, 6:30 p.m.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bringing old Madrid to the South End Aug 14, 2008
To add a bit of character to the originally white tables, Gavigan slipped sheets of silver and black floral wrapping paper from Target beneath the glass tabletops. To be sure, some concessions to pricier vendors were made. (Boston Globe)
Fewer Americans hit the road in June Aug 14, 2008
"There is at least one silver lining in what's otherwise fairly painful news and that is that less driving means less air pollution and fewer global warming emissions," said Frank O'Donnell of the environmental group Clean Air Watch. Emissions from cars and trucks, along with power plants, are the top sources of air pollution, he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bree Gallery is a sparkling addition in Roslindale Aug 14, 2008
Richey has been designing silver jewelry for the past seven years, and sells it wholesale across the United States ... Her necklaces, bracelets and earrings feature three-dimensional pieces of silver with varying finishes, accented by baubles such as crystals, pearls and beads. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
The Personality Behind Online Gaming Site Bodog Aug 14, 2008
A silver knot dangled from a chain on Ayre's neck, and his shirt collar lay open to reveal a sizable expanse of hairless chest. He wore a diamond-encrusted Cartier watch and a thick, silver ring on his right thumb -- "so I can use my hand in photos and people will know it's me. I learned that from Michael Jackson.". (FastCompany)
Linn County Fair results Aug 14, 2008
Class 15 - Silver Fox. Junior Doe - Ginger Ferguson (1st); Junior buck - Ethan Stroop (1st). (Lebanon Express, OR)
A seaworthy escape Aug 13, 2008
Spectacular fish-level footage of dolphins, sharks, seabirds, and pulsating clouds of silver sardines reveal a world unseen from any luxury ocean liner. Thursday shows: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. $9 ($6. (Boston Globe)
Actor/Comedian Cheech Marin and 30 Top Recording Artists to Headline the Dodge Ram Tejano Music National Convention! Aug 13, 2008
Convention sponsors include title sponsor Dodge Ram; Platinum Sponsors AARP, Wachovia, and Southwest Airlines; Gold Sponsor Coors Light; and Silver Sponsors Crown Royal, The Recording Academy, BMI, Wrangler, Casino Del Sol, BNET Radio. com, Coca-Cola, Time Warner Cable, Hastings Entertainment, Inc, Gabbanelli, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Dallas Convention ors Bureau, Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Dallas Convention Center. (PR Newswire)
Spain orders ship seizure in $500m treasure row Aug 13, 2008
A Spanish judge has ordered police to capture and search two treasure-hunting ships belonging to an American company which has discovered a disputed undersea trove of gold and silver valued at $500m (250m) ... Some half a million gold and silver coins were flown to the US after being secretly unloaded in Gibraltar. (Yahoo News -- Spain)
Y Opens Doors for Education Week Aug 13, 2008
"Pride and Prejudice, A Musical" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall; "With Mine Own Hand: The Musical Account of Nephi" will be presented at 8 p.m. in the Pardoe Theatre; and "Silver Screen Serenade" will feature concert violinist and popular recording artist Jenny Oaks Baker at 7 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Tickets are $12 for the performances. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Local green sceneWind farm? Sun panels? Developers, agencies find pro-enviro options Aug 12, 2008
IN THE LEED The Garden Street Lofts are going to be the first high rise residential building that meet environment-friendly LEED silver standards ... The Green Buildings Council has assigned different levels of compliance: certified, silver, gold, and platinum ... Bijou is seeking silver certification on his Garden Street Lofts at 14th and Bloomfield Streets that will be completed in the fall. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Major mining companies on buying spree for assets Aug 12, 2008
DENVER (AP) -- A little more than two years ago, the co-founders of a small Canadian mining company unearthed a gold and silver deposit in southeastern Ecuador that industry experts believe is the most significant discovery in at least a decade ... Gold has hovered around 900 an ounce, silver around 16 ... Kinross would get control over Aurelian's gold, silver and base metals reserves in Ecuador's Cordillera del Condor region. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NC Wine Country Tour: Silver Coast ... Aug 12, 2008
NC Wine Country Tour: Silver Coast Winery: Coastal North Carolina Winery is Close to Beaches and Attractions ... NC Wine Country Tour: Silver Coast Winery ... NC Wine Country Tour: Silver Coast Winery. (Suite101.com)
The Future of the Musical Aug 12, 2008
White Christmas, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Camelot and Fiddler on the Roof highlighted the silver screen for years. Not long after Fiddler on the Roof, a new kind of musical took over. (Suite101.com)
CW retools fabled teen show `Beverly Hills, 90210' Aug 12, 2008
In this image released by The CW network, the cast from"90210", front row from left, Ryan Eggold as Ryan, Jessica Stroup as Silver, Michael Steger as Navid; middle row from left, Jessica Walter as Tabitha, Tristan Wilds as Dixon, AnnaLynne McCord as Naomi; and back row from left, Rob Estes as Harry, Lori Loughlin as Debbie, Shenae Grimes as Annie and Dustin Milligan as Ethan, are shown ... There's Silver, a "Gossip Girl" type (Stroup), who produces her own tell-all video series on YouTube, and... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Renovation will make Dean Hall CWU's first LEED-certified building Aug 12, 2008
A silver certification is required, third highest on LEED s scale of certified, silver, gold and platinum. There are 93 buildings that have been LEED certified in Washington, according to the LEED Web site (www. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
EsNtion Records Sues JonesTM for Copyright and Trademark Infringement Aug 12, 2008
DALLAS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- EsNtion Records has filed a civil suit against JonesTM, Incorporated -- formerly known as TM Century -- for allegedly illegally distributing EsNtion copyrighted music and video recordings produced exclusively for the EsNtion, EsNtion Latino, EsNtion Silver and Forever Soul labels ... EsNtion releases music and video recordings on four labels -- EsNtion, EsNtion Latino, EsNtion Silver and Forever Soul. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Don Imus Unleashes The Imus Ranch Record Aug 12, 2008
The album boasts eight Grammy Award winning artists including Patty Loveless, singing the Stevie Nicks penned "Silver Springs," Dwight Yoakam putting his signature sound to "Give Back The Key To My Heart," and Lucinda Williams singing "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" which was made famous by Waylon Jennings ... Silver Springs -- Patty Loveless 2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What a race! Lezak keeps Phelps' hopes alive Aug 11, 2008
22, while Hoff took the silver in 4:03 ... "But I got a bronze yesterday and a silver this morning. If I keep climbing at this pace, I'll be happy." ... Hansen was left without a medal, fading to fourth behind silver medalist Alexander Dale Oen of Norway and Hugues Duboscq of France, who took bronze. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
What's Tops in Tile? Organic Influence and Fashion Forward Aug 11, 2008
Like the familiar song says, "Everyone wishes for silver and gold." This dream comes true with new collections that define opulence in iridescent gold and platinum glazed tiles. Showcased in collections such as Diamond Tech's Metal series and Tagina "Fucina," tiles feature glimmering rays such as gold, platinum and silver that are, at once, minimal in appearance yet grand in design. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Car Accident In Northeast Tulsa Aug 11, 2008
Police say both cars were going south, when the driver of a silver jeep told police he saw another car coming towards him going too fast. He tried to get out of the way, but the other car hit him. (FOX23.com, OK)
Be respectful of the shrine Aug 11, 2008
Someday the silver frame of the icon will be darkened, the marble floor will be dulled by pilgrims shoes, the wood of the pews will be scratched, the brass rail on the stairway will look less like gold. Perhaps then the place will be more acceptable. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hot in the city Aug 11, 2008
Metallics are still on trend, most notably silver ... Get out your pen and paper, because the summer accessories list is long: big costume jewellery - cuffs, bangles, necklaces, neckplates, pendants and brooches, in silver, gold, copper, marble and wood; and bold belts with colour ... Silver, neutral and black are still chic for summer and adaptable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Art.view: The great persuader Aug 10, 2008
Mr. Wolfson has so far bought around 125,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, posters, books, ceramics, furniture (sometimes entire rooms, including ceilings), jukeboxes, silver teapots, staircases, model ocean-liners, a bicycle made entirely of wood and the sumptuously tiled and gilded walls of movie palaces. All were related to design, decorative and propaganda art. (The Economist)
At Yale gallery, aspiring curators demonstrate a collector's eye Aug 10, 2008
In addition to silver gelatin and albumen prints, "From Any Angle" includes platinum and palladium prints, gravures, a color Polaroid, a carbon print, even a platinum-palladium print mounted on aluminum (Irving Penn's bravura "Harlequin Dress - Lisa Fonssagrives Penn") ... Laura Gilpin's "Shiprock From the North Rim of Mesa Verde" and Paul Strand's 1929 portrait of Stieglitz are both silver gelatin prints, and only three years separate them. (Boston Globe)
Phelps wins gold, sets record: 1 down, 7 to go Aug 10, 2008
Laszlo Cseh of Hungary took the silver in 4:06 ... Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe also went under the old mark, but only got the silver for the second-fastest swim in history, 4:29 ... Zhang Lin of China earned his country's first swimming medal of the games, claiming silver in 3:42. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
