Zippo keeps zipping along, 450 million lighters later Jan 6, 2009
The cases are made of brass, then plated in chrome, giving the Zippo its traditional silver finish. Quality assurance is a big deal for the private company, where employees still do a test of each lighter coming off the line to make sure it makes the distinctive Zippo click. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Google More Than Just a Search En... Oct 3, 2008
- Still in beta, Chrome offers a no-nonsense, straightforward interface with several bells-and-whistles. A handy incognito mode, dynamic tabs and helpful crash control option are provided. (Suite101.com)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
The motel-packed strip is a jumble of flashing neon light, cars with chrome and tail fins, kidney-shaped swimming pools and palm trees growing in concrete ... The Impala, Bel Air, Skylark and Thunderbird motels reflected America's automotive love affair and feature car culture with chrome, flaring fins and steamline design. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A last hurrah Aug 18, 2008
Samuels' close-up images of cars are all chrome and gleam. They're next to peaceful pictures of California missions by Harrington, while McLean's photos explore a factory that makes architectural terra cotta pieces with the look of antiques. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Riding in the fountain of youth Jul 2, 2008
CATSKILL It was an era of fast cars, powerful engines and lots of shiny chrome. And no one was overly concerned about emissions or how many miles they got to the gallon (after all, who would have thought in 1960 that gas would reach and exceed 4 per gallon. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Life is still a highway for these models Jun 17, 2008
The memories flowed like chrome on steel for Charles Egan as he took long looks at the black 1940 Cadillac Series 62 convertible glistening in the warm sun on June 7 ... Across the driveway, Mandarin car collector Ellis Ulrich brought his own memories to the show in the form of a black 1950 Mercury Sports Sedan, a huge chrome-bedecked 1947 Buick and his late father's 1929 Ford Model A. He and his wife, Nancy, love to bring out their classics to show, most recently at the Antique Automobile Club... (Florida Times-Union)
19th century come to life Jun 14, 2008
"We wanted it to look like a boutique/hotel," Jones said of mixing pieces of chrome furniture with wood and modern artwork. "It is a mixture," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Eclectic equality May 20, 2008
Here, gleaming wood, chrome and glass surfaces reflect the light coming through bands of windows. Soft fabrics, colors and a mix of styles all work to create an uncluttered, serene look. (AZCentral -- Style)
Classifieds 4/15/08 Apr 16, 2008
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More of this story Feb 13, 2008
Burned chrome rims formed an abstract sculpture and the family estimates anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 worth of items were lost in the fire, possibly more than that. Lynch moved into the house that belonged to his parents seven months ago. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
Mr. Schreckengost's Murray Mercury bicycle was exhibited at the 1939 World's Fair in New York and was the first of the motorcycle-influenced bicycles with chrome elements and streamlined styling. Pee-Wee Herman would have loved it. (Wall Street Journal)
* [MOTORING] Once a classic, always a classic Feb 3, 2008
"It had those crossed racing flag insignias with fuel injection spelled out in chrome script, and I thought, 'I just gotta have it,'" he said recently. And the must-have feeling has struck regularly since then, giving the Impala a special place in automotive lore. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
RRSports Collectibles Report Jan 27, 2008
The 2007-2008 Topps Chrome Basketball, which I can tell you, is a winner came in this week. Some very nice autographs, and rookies are plentiful and selling briskly. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jan 3, 2008
As always, the product is loaded with chrome parallels, a variety of signed cards and Ticket to Stardom Relics (in hobby packs only). Hobby boxes contain on average three autographed cards. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Past, Present, Future Cars That Define Sexy Jan 1, 2008
Otherwise, the Mercedes G-Class is a safe and smart (and sometimes overpowered) luxury 4x4 with plenty of chrome options ... So, it re-released the Spyder, fixed its chassis problem, and added a Vintage package that featured newly-designed wheels and enough chrome trimmings to make it glow in the dark. (KCRA 3, CA)
Restoration of Chevys gives Shelbyville man more drive Dec 18, 2007
He said the car is a rarity with its original chrome, and the parts on the body were each painted a piece at a time. It s definitely one of my favorites. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Georgian manor glam infusion of zebra, color and Chrome Dec 17, 2007
Turns out, the black-and-white zebra stripes were intended only for a large Op Art rug (OK, fine _ they also punch up a pair of hair-on-hide '70s chrome chairs in the master bedroom), but now even hubby is wild about the result. It goes back to that trust thing. (AZCentral -- Home)
Looking for stocking stuffers? These car models will wow you Dec 16, 2007
But the real tree-topper from Franklin Mint this year is the stupendous 1934 Packard V-12 Convertible Sedan, done up in a magnificent yellow-and-brown color scheme, with plenty of dazzling chrome thrown in for good measure. When you look at this car, it's easy to see why Packards turned so many heads, even back in the Depression era when fewer people had cars. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A home office that's not all business Dec 3, 2007
To compensate for limited natural light, we replaced the fixtures that shone straight down with Flos Glo-Ball pendants that diffuse light through acid-etched glass globes, and one gray wall erupted into chrome yellow (ICI Parakeet glazed with clear coat). Still craving a place to strew books, I sit at a pecan wood table with 28 holes carved into one end that was designed and built by master woodworker Philip Agee. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Save it till it rots Dec 3, 2007
Ten to one they sold it ridiculously cheap, gave it away, or, worse of all, simply tossed it before buying fifties' chrome, which they replaced with seventies' green and gold, all of which are now collectibles. But none are as valuable as that Victorian "junk.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
O'Brien on trade talk Nov 2, 2007
OK, and who was it here who said Neil Young s new album, Chrome Dreams II, was disappointing or that I wouldn t like it. Man, I ve gotta disagree strongly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Family Sifts Through Ashes Of Decades-Old Business Nov 1, 2007
From copper, silver, chrome and nickel plating to Daytona 500 trophies, much of what was lost in the fire was one-of-a-kind. All that's left of the structure are burned framing and broken masonry. (7 KETV Omaha)
Black-and-white wow! Oct 26, 2007
Sleek, slender-legged acrylic, glass and chrome tables dethroned the Louises. "I had to shed myself," she says. (AZCentral -- Home)
Passing it on Sep 21, 2007
Frank Toemay worked on Holland's car, cleaning the chrome as passersby enjoyed the view. Some took a few minutes to sit on the benches out front. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Heritage Days Looking ahead, saving the past Sep 17, 2007
Frank Toemay worked on Holland s car, cleaning the chrome as passersby enjoyed the view. Some took a few minutes to sit on the benches out front. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
14th Street Antiques Sep 12, 2007
A Danish sofa with chrome legs shares a space with a glass and chrome table. Black leather chairs and tables of teak are part of a sleek selection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Vista gives car buffs their day in the sun Aug 6, 2007
"These are exquisite and very expensive cars," said Poway resident Steve Lesberg, who was examining a chrome green 1969 Dodge Coronet RT. "This is the best collection I've seen in a long time. We're looking at many hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cars.". Lesberg, who was attending the annual Vista Rod Run for the first time since it was established 17 years ago, said the event compares favorably with other car shows. (North County Times)
Sycamore car show revs up Jul 29, 2007
Now completely restored, the car's chrome shined in the sunlight Saturday, standing out against the red and white paint on the rest of the vehicle. Berens and his wife have racked up about 300,000 miles on the car's odometer, driving around the country and stopping at car shows along the way. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Niles father and son living out dream of owning Harley-Davidson dealership Jul 27, 2007
"We have the whole she-bang. Leather jackets, gloves and chaps, chrome packages for bikes, we have our own t-shirt line we designed and we also have a full service department.". The dealership also sponsors a number of community events, including a Muscular Dystrophy ride and sponsoring the Sturgis Toy Run, which collects toys for underpriviledged children. (Niles Star, MI)
You've seen the Brett Whiteley painting, now read the book Jun 23, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Peter FishJune 23, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
!!! GARAGE SALES !!! May 11, 2007
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 1 desk; 2 w/chairs , Sunmarck InvaCare; Sears Cardio Fit Plus w/book; portable TV; hideaway bed; sofa eat covers; pressure cooker; 30" Fridgadaire kitchen stove; small items. 2. 1221 12th Pl., 7 a.m. - noon; annual sample sale. golf eqiupment and accessories; clothing for kids s, all brand new. 3. 911 7th St., 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dining table (older); large sofa; drapes; floor lamps; car mats (new); lawn chairs; pint jars and other jars; many other items. 4. 806 W. 2nd St.,... (Kalona News, IA)
School stories Apr 6, 2007
There is a shop selling toy battle tanks and air rifles (Spend 50 on an Air Soft gun: get completely free a Gloch 17 chrome spring pistol), another selling Masonic playthings, a branch of Coutt's, and some desirable but wildly overpriced antiques. As I reach the old archway that leads to my rooms I see the party of tourists again. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
FINELINES: One of the best and most beautiful machines on four wheels Feb 21, 2007
The car's knockout good looks featured bulging fenders, split "nerf"-style chrome front and back bumpers and pop-up headlights ... For those Corvette buyers wanting to advertise ownership of the big block, the car could be ordered with optional chromed side pipes. (The Standard-Times, MA)
South Florida coasting Jan 28, 2007
has chrome stools, red leatherette booths and decent fare, including malts and shakes. Fort Lauderdale. (Los Angeles Times)
'Sensational' style: Best home dcor blends trends to stay timeless Jan 27, 2007
" People who travel like to collect objects, which fit right in, and it's getting easier to find exotic decor at home.Barkley also likes "a real eclectic mix, where everywhere you look in the room, you're not going to get bored," she says. "And I like natural products and textures more than -- I can't even tell you the last time I used chrome and glass. "By avoiding fads, decorators can create a more timeless look, Stephens says.For example, amethyst and teal colors from the '80s look dated now,... (Florida Today)
