More of this story Nov 8, 2008
While walking among the chairs, tables, stained glass, balustrades, ironwork and architectural pieces such as friezes and column capitals, she told visitors where each antique originated ... There are all remnants of a bygone era, Batten said, as he examined a stained-glass work ... There is a lot of stained glass here from a lot of different periods, Jill Wilson said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
George Breckenridge, 68, telecom executive Nov 7, 2008
After retiring from the telecom business, the couple rented and renovated space in a commercial building on Chamblee s Antiques Row, creating rows of clean glass cases displaying items that were mostly 45 years old or older. The Atlanta Antique Gallery rented space to as many as 140 dealers and was voted best antique store in 2006 and 2007 by readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Collecting toys for the sake of our culture Nov 6, 2008
The hundreds of vintage and antique miniature cars and airplanes parked inside a glass cabinet in Januar Christianto's living room make an unusual sight for visitors. Like any other antique collector, Januar finds that he loves the adventure and struggle he has to go through to turn up these little treasures. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
In a recent interview with the Chronicle, Gaucher described the complete renovation of the building, starting with replacing the garage bay doors with plate glass windows, and ending with a new roof. There s nothing left but the concrete floor and the original stairs, he said, laughing. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
World's top affordable beach resorts Nov 5, 2008
Rooms are dramatic, with granite walls and ceiling-to-floor glass doors opening onto courtyards, 19 with plunge pools (sadly not private enough to skinny-dip). Inside, rooms are dressed with plantation timbers, Thai cotton and stools fashioned from tree trunks. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
MOVERS & SHAKERS Nov 3, 2008
Boright served as a technical writer, illustrator, designer and developer and is a glass artist. n. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Kmart Continues Popular Layaway Program for the Holidays Nov 1, 2008
More of the great holiday values exclusively at Kmart include: -- Celebrations by Radko, a unique assortment of boxed glass ornaments exclusively for Kmart. The new collection by Christopher Radko(R), the original manufacturer of handmade glass ornaments and holiday collectibles. (PR Newswire)
Ghosts in the house: Tales of the supernatural get top billing on Halloween Oct 31, 2008
After warning workers not to break the legendary window like her grandmother had years earlier, Gaskin heard glass shatter. Fortunately, the famous window had not been broken, but another had. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 31, 2008
A octopus has caused havoc in his aquarium by performing juggling tricks using his fellow occupants, smashing rocks against the glass and turning off the power by shortcircuiting a lamp. Vets decide 20-stone Samson is too heavy for life-saving operation. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
13 creepy places to get your chill on Oct 29, 2008
Mtter Museum, PhiladelphiaFrom the sliced human head floating in a glass case, la Damien Hirst, to the gruesome collection of preserved presidential tumors and a plaster cast of Siamese twins Chang and Eng (as well as their actual conjoined livers), 's Mtter museum is a must-see, especially for those who found the movie "Dead Ringers" oddly compelling. Part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the oldest medical school complex in North America, it combines exhibits of... (MSNBC -- Politics)
New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
A Murano glass exhibition, David Cronenberg's film The Fly now a sci-fi musical, a full-length golf course at St. Andrews is no place for beginners, Seville's seductive hotel and food writer Lydia Itoi's tips on Finnish dining. Stencil graffiti has moved from the streets of Paris into art books, a year-long party in Quebec City, a mix of medical review with the shameless luxury of a spa treatment and a museum in Italy melds beauty and function. (Time.com)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
The collection is kept in a glass display cabinet so dust doesn't gather on the delicate papier-mache, paper pulp and cellulose items ... The oldest item in Roush's collection is a 4-inch-wide, pressed glass pumpkin made in 1908. (Fresno Bee)
Appraisals are not just about the money Oct 27, 2008
Jill Connor / The Citizen Kathleen Spingler, of Spingler Antiques in Weedsport, talks with Karen and Jim Dolan, of Owasco, about a wooden and glass medical kit complete with scales and a drawer full of instruments that Spingler appraised at more than 500. They also brought in a wooden Indian temple guardian figure and reproduction wooden inlay card table to the antique appraisal fair at Cayuga Community College on Sunday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
At the Portland Expo Center antique show, people engross themselves (happily) in the past Oct 27, 2008
Buyers dropped hundreds of dollars on silverware, jewelry boxes, empty wine jugs, glassware and more ... Randy David, a dealer of pottery, china and Depression-era glass, said his $3,000 in sales on Saturday was the best one-day take since he started selling at the event six years ago ... One customer alone plunked down $1,600 for a 106-year-old piece of patterned glass. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Frank Duarte brought his first barrel of whiskey from Santa Cruz in 1894 and sold it at 10 cents a glass at the bar that still serves loyal patrons. His grandson Ron, who made the place famous in the 1950s with artichoke dishes and crab cioppino, started the 3-acre garden in back that supplies the fresh salads and vegetables. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Taking the reins in Spain Oct 19, 2008
The Glass of Time By Michael Cox Norton, 583 pp ... Michael Cox's sumptuous new novel, "The Glass of Time," is also filled with secrets, most of them revealed in letters. (Boston Globe)
Tradition returns to S.F. Fall Antiques Show Oct 19, 2008
Nearly 70 antiques dealers will be exhibiting, representing a broad range of styles and periods in American, English, Continental and Asian furniture, ceramics, silver, glass, rugs, textiles, jewelry and fine art. In order to participate in the show, dealers are vetted in cooperation with the Antique Dealers Association of California to ensure that all goods are authentic, of high quality and accurately labeled. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scene of the crime Oct 18, 2008
Extra spindles in the staircase came from Construction Junction and the panel of glass in the front door from the old Meadows antiques fair ... He also made the newel post on the stair, built the oak windowseat under a stained-glass window off the kitchen, and replicated the chair rail in the hallway from tiny pieces left on the wall. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spooky events listed Oct 17, 2008
Settling their tummies: Drink a glass of water or warm milk after filling up on candy. Brush teeth immediately after eating candy. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Gun fired as Maine burglary suspect arrested Oct 16, 2008
Police Chief Philip Weymouth said when he entered the home, he heard breaking glass, a crash a shot fired. When Weymouth went outside, he found Duquette laying on the ground and homeowner Elbridge Russell holding a semiautomatic pistol. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
How much would I have to pay you to display this crystal skull in ... Oct 14, 2008
Honestly, there are much prettier glass or plastic skulls in the world. egage Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 04:47 PM EST. (Entertainment Weekly)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
More than 70 international dealers will display rare and fine arts items ranging from furniture and textiles to glass and silver. Periods represented at this show include Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Post Modern, and art from the '50s, '60s and '70s. (Suite101.com)
Egyptian Revival Accessories Oct 13, 2008
Accessories were also made with Czech glass, Bakelite, and gem stones like turquoise or lapis. Egyptian revival accessories from the 1920 s are significantly more expensive than their 1970 s counterparts since they were made with better materials. (Suite101.com)
O.J. Simpson's Lawyers: 'He Was Absolutely Railroaded' Oct 12, 2008
Simpson's lawyers cited judicial errors and insufficient evidence, faulting Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass' decisions during jury selection, her limitations on cross-examination of witnesses and her instructions to jurors. Related. (Fox News)
Buying better lives Oct 11, 2008
Upper left: Glass star pendant, Ghana, 6 ... Right: Glass square necklace, India, 24. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
This time, few cared about Simpson verdict Oct 6, 2008
Judge Jackie Glass ordered Simpson remanded into custody until Dec. 5, when she is scheduled to sentence him. The most serious charges, two counts of kidnapping with a deadly weapon, carry a minimum sentence of 15 years to life with parole possible after five years. (International Herald Tribune)
Simpson jury held strong views on 1995 acquittal Oct 6, 2008
Simpson, 61, could receive up to life in prison when he is sentenced by Judge Jackie Glass on Dec. 5 ... He was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, his bid to remain free on bond while awaiting sentencing rejected by Glass. (USA Today -- News)
A big, old, green smorgasbord: Brooklyn Oct 5, 2008
Explore a mecca of avant-garde performing arts, the place where composer Philip Glass and choreographers Mark Morris and Bill T. Jones had their starts. Fifth Avenue. (Boston Globe)
How to Make Your Table Sparkle for Holiday Entertaining Oct 5, 2008
Avoid twisting glasses from the base; this motion may create enough torque to break the stem ... Glass expands in hot temperatures, so you want to make there's enough breathing room so crystal items don't touch. (Pekin Times, IL)
O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges Oct 5, 2008
O.J. Simpson, the former football star who was famously cleared of murder in the 1990s "Trial of the Century", was convicted along with co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart on the 13th anniversary of his controversial 1995 acquittal, was ordered jailed by Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass immediately after the verdict. Simpson and Stewart face sentences of up to life in prison when they are sentenced on Dec. 5. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty in Las Vegas trial Oct 4, 2008
Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass set sentencing for December 5 ... Aware that loose cannons on the stand could blow the case into mistrial purgatory, Glass refused to let David Cook testify ... Regarding Glass' ruling, Cook told CNN: "If you read between the lines, I think she thought my appearance would bring up the Ghost of Christmas Past.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial Oct 4, 2008
Judge Jackie Glass made no comment other than to thank the jury for its service and to deny motions for the defendants to be released on bail ... "I've sat through the trial," Glass said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
LEGO comes to 'Batman' Oct 4, 2008
For example, Batman has a gliding suit, a sonic suit that allows him to break glass and a demolition suit for using bombs. The villains are even more varied. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
O.J. Vegas Case Timeline Oct 4, 2008
Lawyers Yale Galanter for Simpson and John Moran Jr. for co-defendant John Ehrlich emerged from a meeting with District Court Judge Jackie Glass and said she agreed to give them more time to prepare for trial ... "What happened then, happened then," Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass told prospective jurors. (CBS News -- US)
Las Vegas jury finds OJ Simpson guilty Oct 4, 2008
On most days, Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass' courtroom was only half-filled. Simpson, who did not take the stand, was here in September 2007 to take part in a friend's wedding. (Los Angeles Times)
Simpson guilty on all counts Oct 4, 2008
He could face up to life in prison, and Judge Jackie Glass set a Dec. 5 sentencing date ... Glass denied Galanter's motion to allow Simpson to remain free on $250,000 bond while awaiting sentencing, and officers handcuffed Simpson, his arms behind his back, and led him out of the courtroom ... Glass made no comment afterward. (USA Today)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
This event offers glass beads, live demonstrations, a make-it-take-it table and stunning beadwork on display and for sale ... At this 23rd annual event, shop for handcrafted gifts and decor from Alaska and the Lower 48 including sparkling stained- and hand-blown glass, durable carved wooden toys, charming doll clothes and accessories, warm woolen and fleece apparel for your family, leather goods and wooden household accessories, beautiful linens, home decor and holiday items ready for your gift... (Anchorage Daily News)
OJ jury to hear closing arguments... Oct 3, 2008
Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass told the jury of nine women and three men they could begin deliberations as early as Thursday, after she provides instructions on the law and both sides make closing arguments. Neither Simpson nor Stewart testified. (The Drudge Report)
Jury to begin deliberations in O.J. trial Oct 3, 2008
Although Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass prohibited mention of the murder case, it remained an unspoken undercurrent throughout the robbery trial. Besides the stories of four co-conspirators who testified for the prosecution, jurors will decide the robbery-kidnapping case with the help of a collection of secretly recorded audiotapes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 3, 2008
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Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
The photographers use unique processes in developing their images including silver, platinum, glass and tin to create unique prints. In partnership with the New England Large Format Photography Collective, the art show is part auction, part raffle and benefits the Cancer Center. (Middletown Press, CT)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
JTV.com) incorporates sparkling gemstones on luxurious, durable glass ornaments handmade in Europe. Each piece is created by artisans and takes seven days to make. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Simpson robbery case goes to jury Oct 3, 2008
The prosecution and defense made their closing arguments after Judge Jackie Glass read legal instructions to the jury of nine women and three men. "There was no question that Mr. Simpson was right in the middle, he was the person establishing the plans," Roger said. (USA Today)
Moeller heads Chamber Oct 3, 2008
Kalona Historical Society President Steve Reif highlighted new collections at the Welcome Center, stressed the nationally known English and Amish Quilt Museum, Reif Gem and Mineral room, the Lincoln Bicentennial display, the new Steve and Nita Reif Kalona memorabilia collections, Iowa City Glass collection, Sad iron collections, the largest private spool cabinet display in the nation, etc. He also pointed out that grants from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation helped to build the new... (Kalona News, IA)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
Players will once again follow the exploits of the up-and-coming challenger, Little Mac, and take on a series of opponents, including favorites from the past like Glass Joe and King Hippo. Sin & Punishment 2: The announcement of a sequel to one of the most popular Japanese import titles ever is a dream come true for avid Nintendo fans. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
Guest rooms and its all-glass Astro Lounge have lava lamps, bentwood furnishings and sling chairs ... "Metal was scarce during the war, but became plentiful when these motels were built. Wrought iron balconies and railings were incorporated into the design." Block after block, we see rickrack roof lines, angled glass, cantilevered balconies, thrusting pylons, heart-shaped pools. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Campaign memorabilia on display at Pump House Sep 24, 2008
I have some older buttons in a glass case, Larson said. Larson has a separate display for the 2008 presidential campaign. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Willard Chapel hosts documentary premiere Sep 22, 2008
This is a world class treasure, and so few people remember there is no other Tiffany glass church in the world. Only three were made by (Louis Comfort) Tiffany, and this is the only one left. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
European canal journeys fit for king Sep 21, 2008
Guests visit Venetian landmarks such as the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's, and also sail along Roman trade routes to the nearby islands of Torcello, with its ancient mosaics; Burano, with its lace museum; and Murano with its glass blowing ... Shannon Princess II travels on the Lower River Shannon and Lough Derg in south central Ireland, stopping at towns such as Terryglass, the supposedly haunted Leap Castle with its musical performances, and bog and Iron Age sites. (Boston Globe)
North Iowa Arts & Entertainment Briefs Sep 21, 2008
Ticket includes beer samples, food and a collectible BrewFest glass. Call 641-228-2335 for more information. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Auctioneer: O.J. associate 'pulled out a gun' Sep 21, 2008
Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass had ordered the jury trip late Thursday after deciding that a plywood and pressboard mock-up of the 322-square-foot hotel room wasn't suitable, court spokesman Michael Sommermeyer said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lakeview not much to look at Sep 20, 2008
Scripted by David Loughery ( Money Train ) and Howard Korder ( Stealing Sinatra ) and produced by Will Smith, the film features an underused Jay Hernandez ( Hostel, World Trade Center ), Caleeb Pinkett (younger brother of you-know-who) as a suicidal suspect, veteran Ron Glass ( Barney Miller ) as Lisa s wealthy, disapproving father and Keith Loneker of Superbad as a supersized Valley gangbanger. It s one of those films in which no one repairs a vandalized air-conditioning unit because all the... (Boston Herald)
FBI expert testifies at OJ Simpson robbery/kidnapping trial Sep 20, 2008
"You can't vouch for its authenticity you can't say to me that there weren't any edits or any manipulations of that recording," Glass said, summarizing before dismissing Marr from the stand. Before adjourning for lunch, Glass denied Stewart's lawyers' most recent motion to sever their client from the trial to allow him to be tried separately from Simpson. (Casino City Times)
Nation: O.J. jury taken on unplanned trip to Vegas hotel Sep 20, 2008
Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass ordered the jury visit late Thursday after deciding that a plywood and pressboard mock-up of the 322-square foot hotel room built in the courthouse basement wasn't suitable, court spokesman Michael Sommermeyer said. The judge looked at the mock-up of the room and didn't like it, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Passion of Dick Cheney Sep 19, 2008
There is wine and whisky (Cheney is a Johnny Walker Red man, though these days he rarely drinks more than a glass of wine). The Great Release even imports its own personal chef. (CBS News)
Simpson trial audio tape stumps FBI expert Sep 18, 2008
"You can't say whether there were edits or any manipulations on that recording?" Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass asked as Marr concluded more than three hours of testimony ... Glass said she would allow the poolside tape recording and would let the recording from the hotel room be used if the voices of people on it can be individually verified. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Simpson Trial: FBI Expert Testifies About Taped Confrontation Sep 18, 2008
Asked by Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass if he could say whether the digital recording contained edits or manipulations, Marr replied: "I could not determine if those files had been altered or not." ... Glass said she would allow the poolside recording and let the recording from the hotel room be used if the voices on the tape could be individually verified. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Key witness returns to stand in Simpson trial Sep 18, 2008
Judge Jackie Glass admonished Roger to say "at the time of the incident" or "at the time of the event." She told jurors to disregard his remark and then yelled at objecting lawyers: "Sit down!". "Listen folks," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
Pottery, born in the clay of Southern Appalachia, glistens inside glass display cases ... To complete the mixture, potters crushed quartz stone, and once they became available, glass shards from bottles and windows. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
Separate food and butler's pantries eliminate the need for wall-to-wall storage; custom pine paneled cabinetry with antique glass doors evokes the look of pieces added over time ... With clawfoot tub, large pedestal sink and glass shower, the master bath was once a birthing room ... In the kitchen, light maple glazed glass-front cabinets stand out against deep chocolate brown walls. (Voices, CT)
Go green with vintage items Sep 16, 2008
MacDonald recently purchased an original 1930s glass lamp at Upstairs Antiques as a wedding gift for a close friend. Quality and originality are important to me, she said. (Concord Journal, MA)
Sports collectibles dealers battle tough market Sep 16, 2008
For more than two decades, he has lorded over glass cases holding little pieces of cardboard that capture the imagination of the young and old alike. But Vandorick is feeling the effects of a depressed economy. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Simpson's 1995 trial rubs off in Vegas caper Sep 16, 2008
Simpson's lawyers objected to the racial makeup of the jury pool and the final panel but were overruled by Judge Jackie Glass ... "If you are here thinking you are going to punish Simpson for what happened in Los Angeles in 1995, this is not the case for you," Glass warned potential jurors. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'That place with the wolf in the window' Sep 13, 2008
Hinton glass artist Nick Bogenrief talks about a studded wolf he has displayed in a window in one of his buildings ... HINTON -- With teeth bared and eyes that seem to penetrate all who pass by, the large stuffed wolf silently standing sentry in the window of the shed behind Nick Bogenrief's glass shop has become an unlikely tourist attraction in the small town of Hinton ... The wolf, which can be found in the first alley west of Bogenrief's shop, B Glass, often catches the attention of the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Antiques and art Sep 13, 2008
" Accordingly, a couple of rare tables of the 1780s with gilt bronze legs in the manner of Gouthi?re, and other 18th-century pieces, are seen in a stand with glass walls. More Coverage Multimedia Photographs Bringing clarity to the past at the Paris Biennale? Today in Culture But even when the furniture dealers opt for a traditional presentation like Herv? Aaron, of Paris and London, there is a new clarity. You will not see the hosts of baubles that would inevitably have come some years ago with... (International Herald Tribune)
