Rakim's Back Nov 17, 2009
The Def Jam label is celebrating its silver anniversary status, and nearly two decades have passed since N.W.A. and Public Enemy were at the peak of their seminal tirades. Journalist Jeff Chang dubs this sense of disconnect between then and now. (Slate)
How cruise ships get certified to sail Nov 17, 2009
Silver Spirit takes on the seas - Cruising- msnbc ... Silver Spirit takes on the seas ... Picture is courtesy of Silversea CruisesSilversea Cruises Silver Spirit out on sea trials. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spirit of the season: Generous gifts that give back Nov 17, 2009
Strong, smoky eyes in colors of lilac, silver, warm plum and chocolate and flushed cheeks in sheer peach and golden pink are essential to the season's sexy, sultry style. International makeup artist Chase Aston suggests adding a subtle hint of shimmery body powder to sparkle like the crisp night sky. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Lauren Bacall Receives Honorary Oscar Nov 16, 2009
Morgan Freeman, Alec Baldwin, Steven Spielberg and other guests were serenaded by a violin quartet before the ceremony began in a room decked out in bronze and silver curtains with a giant Oscar statue at the center. Guests drank Champagne and dined on filet mignon as each honoree was celebrated with tributes, toasts and a generous montage of film clips - leisurely elements not possible in previous years when special-Oscar presentations were built into the already-crowded Oscar broadcast. (CBS News)
Fisch Out of Water a flamboyant delight Nov 16, 2009
More accurately, she has created delicate sculptural versions of sea creatures in copper and silver wire, which fill the spacious rotunda space of the Mingei International Museum. Most are suspended from its ceiling. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Leahy confirms Congress will 'carefully' press forward with Fort Hood probe Nov 16, 2009
Neil Stevens also takes a few shots at Nate Silver, writer and founder of fivethirtyeight ... According to Stevens, Silver "chooses to disregard" basic facts "in order to shill for his Democrat superiors.". (TheHill.com)
Online shopping hopping Nov 15, 2009
On Nov. 1, aisles of orange and black packaging gave way to silver and gold. As we all rolled our eyes, a little bit of nervous fluttered in the base of our collective stomach. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Smart path to economic recovery - invest in skills Nov 15, 2009
Though not a silver bullet, training for skilled jobs is arguably the most effective and important way to strengthen and stabilize California's communities, which have been undermined by recent loss of jobs and growing opportunity gaps. Education is the biggest determinant of employment prospects in times of economic stress; unemployment for those with less than a high school diploma was 15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Banner year continues for textile queen Ruth Funk Nov 15, 2009
Funk's trademark row of silver bracelets encircle her left wrist. Fabulous rings on hands that evoke an aesthetic for vintage design. (Florida Today)
Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award Nov 15, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Angels outfielder honored for humanitarian contributions. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Keeping up appearances Nov 14, 2009
I didnt want to fork out that much money every time, so I went to a goldsmith and had a clip made from suasa (a mix of silver and gold) instead. I got three clips for less than RM100. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Daily television and radio guide Nov 13, 2009
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 7 p.m. (FX). The four superheroes encounter a mysterious silver alien. (Boston Globe)
Gene Simmons Unveils His New GENE SIMMONS AXE BASS Signed & Numbered Collector's Edition Nov 12, 2009
This beautiful black and silver bass guitar carved from a single extraordinary piece of wood defies all expectations. "This guitar is, by some accounts a piece of art -- my instrument of choice on stage in KISS. The Bass that slays them all," says Simmons. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Antiques show at St. Georges always a hit; set Nov. 13-15 Nov 12, 2009
Antique art work, rare books and maps, oriental rugs, American and English silver and silverplate, antique and estate jewelry, porcelain, pottery, vintage Victorian majolica and premier English pottery, English and continental furniture, tall case clocks and dcor accessories and will be among the dealer wares. Funds raised go to local charities and this years beneficiaries will be BRIDGES, Church Health Center, Emmanuel Episcopal Center, MIFA and the Samaritan Counseling Centers. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
County signs contract for emergency sheltering Nov 12, 2009
- renew the 2010 County Choice Silver Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan. - accept a 1,000 donation from the Madison County Gun Club to pay for two loads of road materials to be used on Connor Lane. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
New Work : New York Nov 12, 2009
Using metallic silver and bright, almost fluorescent colors, the artist invites free associations with the era of glam, drag, decadence, Andy Warhol's Factory, Old Hollywood, "space age" science fiction, and blatant artificiality as well as evoking a wide range of artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jean Dubuffet, Hans Hoffman, and Joan Mitchell. Ferris' fusion of techniques and processes reveal her rigorous dedication to the continued possibilities of abstraction. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Sign of times? Nov 11, 2009
But Rossdale, who attends the gala every year, found a silver lining. The bad guys passed by a nice painting several times without stealing it, Rossdale told Page2Live. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wellesley Free Library Centennial Fund turns 25 Nov 11, 2009
Now, a quarter-century later, the Fund is celebrating its own Silver Anniversary with an extraordinary opportunity, announced Linda Perlmutter, the current Fund chairman, this week ... Due to the generosity of Wellesley donors, that goal was met a long time ago, and now we have this splendid Silver Anniversary chance to expand the original vision into the 21st century. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Live like Yves Saint Laurent Nov 11, 2009
The February chapter in the once-in-a-lifetime sale smashed 25 records for artists as well as setting new ceilings in Art Deco and silver. Berge, a business tycoon and arts patron, opted to sell the collection after Saint Laurent's death in June last year aged 71. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Warner Bros. Records to Release Digital Holiday Album - Gift Wrapped: 20 Songs That Keep on Giving - Exclusively Through iTunes on December 1st Nov 10, 2009
Meaghan Smith Silver Bells. Randy Travis Winter Wonderland. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local artists showcase talents, goods Nov 10, 2009
Gutenkaufs pieces are made from stainless steel, sterling silver and enameled copper. Photo by Amanda Alexander/Standard Journal. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Concierge Now On Hand to Assist ARIA Resort & Casino Guests With Ideal Vegas Visit Nov 10, 2009
CityCenter's remaining venues are poised to receive a combination of LEED Gold and Silver ratings. For more information about CityCenter, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
As with last year, there will be almost a dozen emerging artists, including Tami Rodrig from Lexington, showing her painted, bezel silver jewelry. For the first time in the history of the show, there will be 26 guest artists from Korea, including Haecho Chung, who will present his sensually-shaped lacquered containers in red, yellow, green, and blue. (Boston Globe)
At home with The Rich Family Nov 8, 2009
What: Knox Avenue and Whitehall Neighborhood Developed: 1950s to 1990s Home sizes: From about 2,800 to 4,500 square feet Sale prices: $299,000 to $499,000 Amenities: Paved roadway near horse district's dirt and clay roads, established trees and large setbacks from curb Schools: Chukker Creek Elementary, Schofield Middle and Aiken High Nearby: The area is about a mile south of downtown Aiken and less than two miles from the shopping centers between Whiskey Road and Silver Bluff Road. IT'S A FACT:... (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Precious' cuts deep Nov 7, 2009
Hope should not exist in all that despair, but Precious turns out to be an odds-defying storm that batters the emotions, shakes the soul and still manages to put a silver lining on the blackest of clouds in ways you might not have thought possible. When the school counselor discovers Precious is pregnant, the story begins its painful descent into the world of America's underclass. (FOX59, IN)
Sierra's Truckee campus earns LEED gold Nov 7, 2009
Sierra College was therefore committed to developing our Tahoe-Truckee campus to reflect this culture, and initially established the goal of LEED silver for our campus buildings. But our highly collaborative project implementation process allowed for collective thinking throughout the design phase, resulting in a facility that exceeded our expectations. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
The way it was Nov 7, 2009
Perak 300 Early Postcards, launched to commemorate the silver jubilee reign of Peraks Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, is an important source of historical information on the state ... The book, authored by Dr Cheah Jin Seng, commemorates the silver jubilee reign of Peraks Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Read the story Nov 7, 2009
Unemployment Rate Soars Past 10 Percent - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Bus riders have a love-hate relationship with Number 39 Nov 7, 2009
The 39 Route is the second-busiest in the city after the Silver Line. The redesign plan pleases Bender and other frequent Number 39 riders. (Boston Globe)
Artist Conley Harris offers his take on Persian paintings Nov 7, 2009
But Harris, a silver-haired painter in his 60s who has traveled through Asia examining art, saw the blue ... He made Shimmering Silver Light, a mixed-media drawing that homes in on the large head of one duck and surrounds it with the same spiraling gestures he saw in the water ... He added a similar border, top and bottom, to Shimmering Silver Light, which accentuates the heady whirl of the paler water in the drawing. (Boston Globe)
Sacred Heart loses its angel Nov 7, 2009
She worked with the Silver Lake Regional School District throughout her career and made friends with business and educational leaders wherever she went ... Chemotherapy and heart problems sent Sister Nivard went to Wingate at Silver Lake to recover in late summer. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
ChrisBallardOn Sports What's the secret to playing at 7-feet tall? Shaquille O'Neal knows. Nov 6, 2009
This excerpt comes from Chapter 10, which is about the evolution of big men in the NBA and focuses on Yao Ming (including the effect U2's "Desire has on his driving ability), Dirk Nowitzki (and how he changed the role of the big man forever) and Shaquille O'Neal. Late one evening, driving back to my hotel after covering a Suns game in Phoenix, I encountered a most unusual sight. This was in February 2009, and the Suns, struggling at the time, had cruised to a rare blowout win earlier in the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Back to business: Nov 6, 2009
While joking that he was a "prima donna" at Tuesday's cold, outdoor practice, Jones found one silver lining. One of those suspended players, running back Antwon Bailey, has masqueraded as Pittsburgh's star freshman running back Dion Lewis to a "T" during practice. (Daily Orange, NY)
Wogan stays at Children In Need Nov 6, 2009
This year, he has again recorded a Christmas single, Silver Bells, with Aled Jones. He revealed that the song - which he said would "draw tears from stones" - would be released earlier in December this year to avoid a clash with the X Factor winner's single. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
AC/DC give Wiggles shock Nov 5, 2009
EMMA BOOTH, due to appear on both the silver screen and thebox in various states of undress early next year, plans a long holidayto a distant destination. I think I might go to the Bahamas orsomething,'' she said yesterday before the Sydney premiere of herlatest film, Scott Hicks's The Boys are Back. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Matte nail polish: Proof that sheen doesn't always shine Nov 5, 2009
Beauty blog fave Zoya has a Matte Velvet collection of silver, dark gray and burgundy. Given the nature of the look -- and despite Chanel's huge success with its Black Satin polish three years ago, matte nails retain an underground sensibility. (FOX61, CT)
Icons of Design participants offer tips Nov 5, 2009
A simple coat of silver paint and voila - a "branchelier" for her nestlike dining room. "It's a little bit unexpected to bring something natural into such a sophisticated environment," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Timecare: Why Alternative Commodities Are Helping Savers Beat the Banks Nov 5, 2009
Coins collected can be ancient gold, silver and bronze dating from as early as 650BC right through to new issues from the present day. A grading system is used, with top prices being paid for near-flawless coins which have never entered circulation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
News analysis: A leader in touch, in gear Nov 4, 2009
No one has found the silver bullet to solve the problems of urban school systems, and Menino is no exception. But with much work yet to be done on the schools, many voters seem to have given him a pass on an issue on which he once urged voters to judge him harshly. (Boston Globe)
Deer Lodge project lasting tribute to architect Nov 4, 2009
Rickert hired Melham Associates, PC, of Harrisburg and architect Roy Hillman, of Silver Spring Township. Hillman was a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology and was the director of architecture for Melham in addition to being a long-standing member of the American Institute of Architects. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Jason Derulo, Warner Bros. Records & Beluga Heights Artist, Joins Lady Gaga Tour, as His Debut Single "Whatcha Say" Sits #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 Nov 3, 2009
Derulo will also be showcasing his acting abilities for the first time on the silver screen, making his feature film debut in the 2010 release of MTV Films' Turn The Beat Around. With an album and film on the way, Derulo is destined to make his mark for 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chris Brown Reveals Graffiti Album Cover Art Nov 3, 2009
Singer appears as a serious, space-travelling, guitar-playing graffiti artist. " Brown tweeted, with a link to his site, , where he posted photos. In stills released from his "Crawl" video, Brown is seen on two main sets one in a desert, the other a snow- and puddle-spotted alleyway. In both settings, the singer wears the same outfit: thick black glasses, brown leather trench coat, white T-shirt, fingerless gloves, white belt, jeans and high-top sneakers. In one photo, he is joined by Bad Boy... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ancient Coin installation opens at UR Museums Nov 3, 2009
It was made of electrium, a metal mix of silver and gold found in Asia Minor. The obverse - the front of the coin - depicts a lion's head with punch marks on the reverse of the coin. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Tallest office building in Tampa is now green Nov 3, 2009
It took 12 months for the 42-story building, downtown Tampa s tallest, to be certified as silver, said Bryan Lauer, a broker and LEED accredited professional at , which manages and leases the building owned by. It s the second local existing office building to achieve green certification. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Baylor Chapman has a sense of repurpose Nov 2, 2009
Tarnished silver urns display succulent bouquets. On her 500-square-foot deck, a dining bench (doubling as storage) is born from an old metal storage container plucked from the back of a truck. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s Happening Nov 1, 2009
Kiwanis Club of Green Valley meets at 11:45 a.m. at Silver Springs, 500 W. Camino Encanto. Mark Heltemes will present the student of the month. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Spin doctor Nov 1, 2009
Brende crossed this button with more green thread, found a tiny silver scallop for the center and topped the whole with an iridescent green bead. The bags are over sprayed with a flexible varnish for protection, and more durability. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rise of Elkann could finally lead to demise of car maker Nov 1, 2009
By Vernon Silver and Sara Gay Forden. The Turin-based maker of Ferraris had lost money in each of the previous four years. (Business Report, South Africa)
Spin doctor Oct 31, 2009
Brende crossed this button with more green thread, found a tiny silver scallop for the center and topped the whole with an iridescent green bead. The bags are over sprayed with a flexible varnish for protection, and more durability. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Handmade crafts are the ultimate customized holiday decor Oct 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:00 AM EDT (ARA) - Here's another silver lining to the dark economic clouds still on the horizon this holiday season: handmade holiday decorations are not only less costly, they're perceived as more meaningful as well. From spending more time with loved ones to an improvement in our overall health, stories abound on the positive side effects of the shaky economy. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Artist Panel Saturday: Deciphering Mixed Messages in Mixed Media Oct 30, 2009
INTERNATIONAL VISIONS GALLERY PRESENTS. DECIPHERING MIXED MESSAGES IN MIXED MEDIA: Panel Discussion + Closing Reception Saturday, October 31, 3 - 6pm International Visions will host a panel discussion featuring the artists of our current exhibition on the topic of message conveyance in visual language. (AbsoluteArts.com)
A Note from Throckmorton Fine Art Oct 30, 2009
Image: Ruven Afanador, Maria del Mar Moreno, gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 in. edition 1/25. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Treble Cove store a source for motorcycle, Western wear (10/29/09) Oct 30, 2009
Pei Ma, owner of Silver Cloud in Billericas Treble Cove Plaza, takes inventory before calling in an order ... His store, Silver Cloud, carries a wide assortment of Western and motorcycle wear ... Along with cowboy hats, motorcycle boots, Harley Davidson attire and leather belts and wallets, Silver Cloud also carries Southwestern-style jewelry, such as earrings. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
CLICKS: Trading stud underperformers; QB/WR/RB locks Oct 30, 2009
it's likely going to come against the Silver in San Diego -- or not come at all. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has averaged 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Local Artisans Participate in Annual Handcrafters Show Oct 30, 2009
She decorates wine glasses with silver wire and colored glass beads and beads the handles of items such as cake servers. She often introduces new products suggested by customers who purchase her work at the Picket Fence in the Burke Center Shopping Center. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Art Center jewelry sale set Oct 29, 2009
The sterling silver jewelry collection fuses hand carving, granulation, and contemporary filigree, to create a stunning collection of textural and wearable art. The event is made possible through the generosity of Betty and Roger Hill, brother to the world-renowned jewelry designer. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Frank house tree Idaho bound Oct 29, 2009
In February 1944, she wrote in her diary, "The two of us looked out at the blue sky, the bare chestnut tree glistening with dew, the seagulls and other birds glinting with silver as they swooped through the air, and we were so moved and entranced that we couldn't speak.". And in May 1944, just three months before she and her family were captured, Frank wrote, "Our chestnut tree is in full bloom. It is covered with leaves and is even more beautiful than last year." Boise's Anne Frank memorial was... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Need for Speed Nitro DS Hands-on Oct 29, 2009
Career is broken up into bronze, silver, gold, and nitro difficulty modes, with circuits located in San Diego, , , , , , and beyond. We've even raced across the moon's surface in a very"Cruis'n World"inspired level, complete with low gravity and huge crater jumps. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"There Is No Money In Circulation" Oct 29, 2009
Because of this war scare the price of wheat and of silver has trebled in the past week. All of these countries are on a silver basis. (Slate)
Palmetto Club sponsoring antique appraisal fair Oct 28, 2009
Signed up to offer appraisals are: Gary Libby, paintings and works on paper; Frank Larned, silver, crystal; Chris Evans, jewelry; Forrest Buckwald, guns and edged weapons. The Palmetto Cafe will be open during the sale. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Up for the NYC Marathon challenge Oct 28, 2009
Silver Bow Surgical Associates. Sharman Rask I am 38 years old and am a Detective for the Butte Silver Bow LED. This is my first marathon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Netflix on PlayStation 3: The Great Sony-Microsoft Equalizer? Oct 27, 2009
Unless, of course, Microsoft drops Netflix from Xbox LIVE's "Gold" tier to the service's freebie "Silver" one, or simply abandons annual LIVE membership fees altogether. I'd say there's as much chance of either happening as of Sony reintroducing PS2 backward compatibility to the PS3. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
At your service Oct 27, 2009
Silver Saints Senior Singers: Musical performances throughout the area. 386-747-6496 or 386-774-7438. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Men with the heart to fight Oct 27, 2009
Another member, Marc Silver, even wrote a book called Breast Cancer Husband, a guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Men are slowly getting more involved and that is one of our biggest goals. (Bolton Common, MA)
Medal winner Oct 27, 2009
"There were a lot of well-known chefs. I was humbled to be among them." But the executive chef of Ramekins Culinary School surprised everyone, including herself, when she earned a whopping four double gold medals, a gold medal, two silver medals and the coveted best in show in the largest category of the competition, Appetizers, for her savory White Truffle Bread Pudding (see the recipe below) ... Lavagetto also received a double gold medal for her Velvety Wild Mushroom Soup and Chocolate... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
