Jury Selection To Begin In Simpson Trial Sep 8, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008, 5:46 am. O.J. Simpson Accused In Robbery-Kidnapping Case. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Pilgrim prestige Sep 7, 2008
If it conjures up images of people sipping Pimm's Cup and nibbling cucumber sandwiches by the sea, it should. It's about "prestige," said Virginia Mucciaccio, past governor of the Massachusetts Mayflower Society. (Boston Globe)
Market celebrates first year; vendors agree on success Sep 7, 2008
Heather Stauffer Reporter. Article Rating Current Rating: (0 /5) (Rated 0 times). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
France in Cloverdale Sep 7, 2008
How an interior designer transformed a concrete bunker of a house into a French country home. Saturday, September 6, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Americans Get To Know Once-obscure Alaska Governor Sep 5, 2008
Palin Nomination Gives Americans Crash Course In Biography Of Little-known Alaska Governor. (AP) Doug Watts, a painter from Phoenix, watched in spite of himself. (CBS News -- US)
Spore Executive Producer Discloses Game Details Sep 5, 2008
LB: That's not something we've announced or anything I can talk to specifically, but one of the things we have been doing is that we have a where you can take your creature images and incorporate them into T-shirts and lunch boxes. So there's already a. (PC World)
Hot-button political issues Sep 5, 2008
"There was actually one in Dowagiac, Wolcott, that made pin-back buttons - largely for fraternal organizations. It was called the golden age of campaign buttons. You could put in so many different images and create all sorts of artistic stuff with flags and eagles. Literally, hundreds of different varieties were made for each candidate. The golden age lasted until about 1920.". Theodore Roosevelt is the most prized collectible from that period, although William Jennings Bryan had the most, since... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Fallen Rises On DVD Sep 4, 2008
Revenge of the Fallen images from the show floor. Connections for Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. (IGN FilmForce)
8-Foot Mechanical Ape Missing Sep 4, 2008
Current Conditions 55. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)
Auction Central News Launches Online Resource for Arts, Antiques and Collectibles Community Sep 3, 2008
Unlike any other news portal reporting on the auction business, ACN takes a comprehensive approach that incorporates news, images and video from stringers and news services worldwide, while at the same time welcoming ``grassroots'' input, in the form of press releases and news tips from auctioneers, PR firms, dealers and collectors. After nearly two years of extensive research and development, we are excited to announce the first online news service that is devoted exclusively to art, collecting... (Primezone Releases)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 28, 2008
Striking images from around the world. MMVIII. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Ryanair passengers on plunge jet say crew did not know what to do Aug 27, 2008
A selection of the best images from around the world. Comment. (Times Online)
Past and present Aug 26, 2008
In an essay for his resulting book "History Images," Leong referred to the "erasure of history." As he put it, each shift in history -- "from dynasty to dynasty, from imperial rule to communism, from communism to the market economy" -- seeks to define itself with the erasure of the past. The pattern and scale of destruction were similar in all 's major cities, Leong found. (CNN -- International)
Complex indexes answer queries Aug 25, 2008
While there are still some human-generated indexes around, modern Internet users want access to everything - Web sites, images, documents, databases - so a search engine must constantly update by spider to keep up ... Some spiders aren't nice and will grab your content for what I call "bottom feeder" sites, which use excerpted text and images to promote clickable ads and make money. (Missoulian, MT)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
So what are the most memorable images from a weekend of Sydney viewings for next week's big art sales. Sotheby's and Deutscher & Hackett have wry works by John Brack; Bonhams & Goodman and Sotheby's have outstanding portraits by Russell Drysdale and just about everyone has a childish Sidney Nolan daub or two. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Ikea idea Aug 22, 2008
One of the iconic images from "Modernism: Designing a New World," the survey that filled the Corcoran Gallery of Art here last year, was a 1927 poster for a show of the latest in modern design: That poster was nothing more than a photo of an old-fashioned, gilt-and-curlicue living room, with a huge red X splashed across the image. Whatever the politics of modernism's early fans (a group that included both communists and fascists), they all agreed that any vision of the modern had to focus on the... (AZCentral -- Home)
Photosynth uses lots of photos to put you amid a 3D scene Aug 21, 2008
Then you can pan up, down, right, left, as well as zoom in or out with images staying sharp ... Shooting pictures for a synth is different from the way you'd otherwise capture images ... What you see on the screen is one perfectly rendered photo at the center, surrounded by adjacent lower-resolution, transparent and slightly blurred images, indicating pictures shot from similar places. (USA Today -- Tech)
A last hurrah Aug 18, 2008
These days, Zivkov's boardwalk images can be spotted at Gallery House in Palo Alto, where they're on exhibit with photos by Roy Harrington, Dan McLean and Perry Samuels. Samuels' close-up images of cars are all chrome and gleam ... Metal prints are especially effective with stark black-and-white images of nature, he says. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Collecting French antiques Aug 17, 2008
Images of the week: Through The Lens. Study on the proposed Fisher art museum site in the Presidio. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe Aug 17, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 229 - Saturday, August 16, 2008. COURTESY PHOTO Andy and Susan Fontillas posed in front of a store with a sign showing that it sells shave ice at a Mile High Flea Market in Denver, Colo. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Phelps trading card skyrockets in value to $500 Aug 15, 2008
By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press Writer. Friday, August 15, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 15, 2008
Distinguished Artists Series presents fine arts specialist Carol Cruickshanks talking about well-known artists colonies of the New Hope area plus 80 rarely seen images 7 p.m. at RiverRun Gallery at Lace Works Building, 287 S. Main St., Lambertville. Information at www. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
A long guitar neck stretches across the wall and eventually the images of Beethoven and Elvis Presley will grace the wall the art project celebrates the world of music. What was once a bland concrete wall has become one of the most visible projects by artsLink, a local foundation created to ensure local youth have access to the arts as such programs continue to be slashed due to budget cuts in public education. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Hillary Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at Democratic ... Aug 15, 2008
Ethan Miller / Getty Images Both sides said that they want to ensure "that the voices of all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected and heard in Denver. To honor and celebrate these voices and votes, both Sen. Obama's and Sen. Clinton's names will be placed in nomination." ... Ethan Miller / Getty Images Both sides said that they want to ensure "that the voices of all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected... (Los Angeles Times)
Anthrax scientist Bruce Ivins slipped under the radar because of FBI obsession Aug 15, 2008
Mark Wilson / Getty Images For several years, FBI supervisors ordered agents to stay locked on Dr. Steven J. Hatfill, a former Army researcher who had never handled anthrax ... Mark Wilson / Getty Images For several years, FBI supervisors ordered agents to stay locked on Dr. Steven J. Hatfill, a former Army researcher who had never handled anthrax. (Q13.com, WA)
Decatur house celebrates retro style Aug 13, 2008
Mention collectibles, antiques and historically significant structures and many people conjure up images of vintage dishware, 100-year old sideboards and Victorian homes. But some don't go back quite so far to find an appealing style: They find the look they love in furnishings, accessories and houses of the 1950s and '60s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CARLSBAD: City caters to art lovers Aug 11, 2008
With paintings and carvings, and T-shirts with images of skeletons, tiki idols and sea monsters, Lozeau said his art attracts people unfamiliar with his style. "You get chuckles, laughs, even scowls. There's a lot of explaining what it is, since it isn't something they've normally seen here," he said. (North County Times)
Singer Robert Pollard's collages put a fresh spin on the past Aug 10, 2008
Q. Do you have any favorite magazines whose images particularly suit your aesthetic. A. I like the old '50s and '60s magazines like Look and Life. (Boston Globe)
Collector Pays Hunk O' Cash For Elvis Jumpsuit Aug 8, 2008
Brad Barket/Getty Images. Elvis' Peacock Jumpsuit Sells For $300K. (Click2Houston, TX)
Xeko Debuts Its Fourth Earth-Saving Collectible Card Set, "Mission: China" Aug 8, 2008
NOTE: High resolution images from the Mission: China collection available upon request. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Outdoors briefs Aug 7, 2008
Participants can print the images they have taken and be able to download their photos from the Web. The free workshops will take place daily (except Tuesday) from Aug. 18 through Aug. 24. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
* [ART JOURNAL] Pop Art gets it on with Mao Zedong Aug 6, 2008
The first, called The History of Tibet and Feudal Serfdom in Old Tibet, consisted mostly of old photographic images of what the labels said were peasants maimed and crippled at the hands of Tibetan lords and Buddhist lamas ... Political pop is history-book fodder now, but new Mao images keep coming. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Producer William Buster Announces a Historic Runway Fashion Event - A Prelude to Fashion Week Aug 2, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: William Buster, extensive press images available ... Preview Images: Go to , type Forever In Fashion in the search box. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
If the words "Tahoe cabin" conjure up images of knotty pine, rocking chairs, deer antlers and bear statues, it may be time for a trip to the North Shore and Truckee. Here, the arrival of wealthy enclaves - including Lahontan and Martis Camp, Truckee developments including Old Greenwood and Gray's Crossing, and area-wide renovations and replacements of the old family getaway - have updated the interior design aesthetic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
JASON PETERS DEBATE: Show him the money! Jul 29, 2008
Jason Peters (Getty Images) ... has consistently taken on premier pass rushers like Houstons Getty Images. (BillsReport.com)
Come here to dawdle, browse, dine, wander Jul 28, 2008
When dreaming of those lazy days of summer, images of ice cream and saltwater taffy, briny breezes, and sailboats skimming across the ocean come to mind. That's the Boothbay region. (Boston Globe)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Images from the "Fringe" website. What do they mean. (Variety)
Now's the time to pull out your old photo albums and reminisce Jul 27, 2008
E-mailed images are best. Please send your responses to Kim Baer, The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg, Va. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rubber (soul) Stamp Jul 27, 2008
Caiazzo, used by many auction houses, is self- taught with no ed ucational bona fides, and often rules on the authenticity of signa tures using just e- mailed images. SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Business)
Hail the monster Jul 26, 2008
The story and the images are chilling to the bone and extremely disturbing. This episode was reportedly banned from prime time TV after its first airing due to its sensitive subject (its about inbreeding), but the reason could also be because not many did not want to watch the horrors revealed in this episode again. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Real ghost hunting - not that fake stuff on TV Jul 26, 2008
Film and digital cameras capture images equally well, but film offers the advantage of allowing ghost hunters to compare prints with the original negatives. Wear black. (Globe and Mail)
Planetwide Games Teams Up With 4Kids Entertainment and TC Digital Games For MashON Chaotic(TM) Comic Book Creator Jul 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planetwide Games, Inc., 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and TC Digital announced an agreement in principle for the MashON Chaotic Comic Book Creator, an interactive software application utilizing Planetwide Games MashON Platform to provide fans of the popular Chaotic Trading Card Game and television series an online tool to create customized comic books and graphic novels using licensed art and images from the brand. The software, available for free to all... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Controversial director moves forward – one scandal at a time Jul 25, 2008
Matt Carr/Getty Images. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Their upscale yard sale has Cape collectors curious Jul 24, 2008
Hennessy and Cavallo also emphasize artwork - most often, found photos and images they have professionally framed. "It's hard to buy great art and affordable art," said Cavallo, whose outfit - a funky skirt constructed of a tablecloth and a piece of upholstery - reflects her artistic sensibilities. (Boston Globe)
Popular SoCal Collectibles Show To Open Doors Jul 24, 2008
Check out KNBC's collection of strange images in the news. Check out our 'Show Us Your Tattoo' finalist and vote in our PhotoVote contest. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Frank Miller: Colossus of Con Jul 21, 2008
Getty Images photo /Union-Tribune illustration. When Hollywood makes Comic-Con: The Movie, about a meek little convention that morphs into a pop-culture behemoth, we know just the guy for the starring role. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Model train show draws railroad fans of all ages Jul 21, 2008
Model trains run on the layout, left, inside the Williams Grove Steam Engine Museum during the annual Train Days Show hosted by the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association Inc. (Matthew OHaren/Special to The Sentinel). Article Rating Current Rating: (0 /5) (Rated 0 times). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Political memorabilia market heating up Jul 21, 2008
He picked up two pins that projected two different images, depending on the position of the pins. One pin contained the images of John Kennedy and John Swainson, the governor of Michigan from 1961 to 1963 ... The other pin, from 1952, contained the images of Adlai Stevenson and G. Mennen Williams, who was re-elected governor of Michigan in 1952. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Superheroes truly get under some peoples' skin Jul 18, 2008
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All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
Mitchell Layton/Getty Images ... Rich Pilling/ MLB Photos/Getty Images. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
Most of the images are original acrylic artworks, all researched from 18th century drawings, prints and cartoons and all created entirely by hand. Layers and layers of paint help give the effect of dimension. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
Individual pieces range from camera clocks, belts and necklaces to fisheye, pinhole, oktomat and colorsplash cameras that create one-of-a-kind images. For more information on what to see and do in New York City's five boroughs visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Was Jesus' Resurrection a Sequel? Jul 15, 2008
A first-century BC tablet, thought to originate from the Jordanian bank of the Dead Sea, that tells the story of a Messiah who rose again after three days from the grave AFP / Getty Images Article Tools. A 3-ft. (Time.com)
The Paradies Shops Brings New Retail Concepts to Hartsfield-Jackson Jul 13, 2008
net will also feature Explore Atlanta, Brand Atlanta's virtual concierge kiosk providing customers the latest in touch-screen technology for tapping into information, images and streaming video of local places to visit, to make reservations at restaurants, purchase event tickets and much more. LACOSTE Headquartered in Paris and recognized by its green crocodile logo, LACOSTE offers a thriving, globally recognized collection of apparel and other merchandise for men, women and children. (PR Newswire)
Notes: R.E.M. releases new EP Jul 13, 2008
" Camp for seniors touts healthy aging Healthy aging will be the theme at a seniors day camp at Hill Chapel Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The camp, a joint collaboration between the church and Masters of Social Work students at the University of Georgia, will offer health screenings, educational workshops and nutrition training. In addition, local nonprofit organizations and social service agencies will talk about services available to seniors. There also will be gospel music,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Time to show off the Decorator Show House in Kittery Point Jul 13, 2008
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Man Turns Hobby Into Millions Jul 8, 2008
Send images and video to isee@nbcsd. com. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Historic political printing plates up for auction Jul 6, 2008
The auction also features engravings of historical events such as the landings of Columbus and the Pilgrims; the space shuttle; and images of landmark structures including the Brooklyn Bridge and the U.S. Capitol Building as it appeared in the 1850's. There also are printing plates of well-known corporate logos, including the (RCA) Victor dog; Green Giant Food's "Jolly Green Giant;" the Dutch Boy Paint "kid;" and "the Quaker Man" of Quaker Oats. (Concord Monitor)
MAKING THE SCENE... Jul 6, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008 Last Update: 09:00 AM EDT. By JUSTIN ROCKET SILVERMAN. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
London mayor offers double-decker bus design prize Jul 5, 2008
Fri Jul 4, 2008 3:34pm BST. LONDON (Reuters Life. (Reuters UK)
"American Pie" star to wed again Jul 4, 2008
(Charley Gallay, Getty Images). American Pie star Jason Biggs and his new bride are planning a proper ceremony in Napa Valley, California in August - after exchanging vows in a courthouse in April. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Americas Birth Certificate Comes To San Diego Jul 4, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008, 6:06 am. Send your fair pictures to isee@nbcsd. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 4, 2008
Striking images from around the world. MMVIII. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
More of this story» Jul 3, 2008
Heidi Connor, director of collections and the Information Center curator, said, "Inside, you'll find an array of artifacts (such as Lowe's 1994 American flag jacket that he wore to meet with President Bill Clinton), documents and images that hold the history of Ed Lowe's entrepreneurial journey, as well as his legacy. These resources are arranged thematically to capture the accomplishments for which we would like Ed to be remembered.". South Bend artist David Blodgett painted a mural which... (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Letter from China Jul 3, 2008
It contains dozens of images, no longer available in China itself, showing how turbulent and brutal that history was - and how recently China was still a country not of shopping centers and Olympic Games, but of raw revolutionary violence ... Roland Magunia/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images A woman's desire to avoid life in a nursing home forces a country to confront the thorny ethical issue and casts an assisted-suicide advocate as Germany's Jack Kevorkian. (International Herald Tribune)