Digging up the past Nov 24, 2008
Many of them were toting shoe boxes and plastic bags filled with their collections of arrowheads, pottery shards or ancient bones. Following the structure of PBS s popular program, Antiques Roadshow, the participants sat across from experts who analyzed their treasures, relating information about their age and history. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Tour of Homes: Fenstermakers' house shows personal touches Nov 20, 2008
The Fenstermakers gave the kitchen a facelift this summer with black marbleized countertops and metallic-looking embossed plastic kitchen panels, which Fenstermaker said reminded her of old-fashioned tile. The house's exterior was repainted "forged" green with trim of "crushed velvet" red and "rock quarry" beige, Fenstermaker said, producing paint sample cards. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Love of crafts echoed in home decor Nov 12, 2008
There are brass hand doorknobs and hand-shaped clocks and soap dishes, a plastic hand-chair out by the pool, hand plates and chests, jewelry and paintings, clothing, ties and photographs. There's even a hand-shaped fly swatter. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money Nov 10, 2008
In new Wal-Mart stores in the United States, the baseboards and moldings are made of plastic left over from diaper manufacturing. Chipotle, the burrito chain, has installed an energy-producing wind turbine outside a new store in the Chicago suburbs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 10, 2008
He said: "Try to imagine living in a tiny shelter made out of straw, dry branches and plastic sheeting with the sun baking down on you at 45 degrees. For most of us that's beyond imagination. Sienna Miller has signed her gold-coloured designer shoes "Right now there are two million people living in camps in Darfur and on the border with Chad. "Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Critic's picks - visual arts Nov 9, 2008
Donovan's spellbinding works use plastic buttons, toothpicks, plastic cups and Mylar tape, among other forms of trash-in-the-making, to make challenging and utterly convincing propositions about beauty ... TARA DONOVAN Donovan's spellbinding works use plastic buttons, toothpicks, plastic cups and Mylar tape, among other forms of trash-in-the-making, to make challenging and utterly convincing propositions about beauty. (Boston Globe)
Making ends meet Nov 7, 2008
WIG MAKER: Wig makers create a plastic model of the wearer's head and hairline, and then they transfer the mold onto a padded canvas similar to the client's general head size, covering it with wig lace. Using a needle, they knot and pull thousands of hairs, one by one, through the mesh cap. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Vibrant Buenos Aires can be a steal Nov 4, 2008
On the patio, where the grill master is preparing the asado, or barbecue, an assortment of foreigners -- Aussies, Americans and Latinos -- sit around a faded wooden picnic table and in circles of plastic garden chairs, sharing liters of Quilmes beer and stories of their travels. Inside, we fill a makeshift dining room set of folding chairs and tables, where bowls of salad and bottles of wine and beer compete for space with our plates, loaded with thick cuts of sirloin and plump sausages (grilled... (CNN -- Travel)
Newsweek: Hot Wheels are a toy craze again Oct 29, 2008
The kind that come in a plastic package and cost a buck. Today, the young boys see plenty they like as they rush the table at the Mo Collectibles booth, squealing and squirming over rows of shiny, tiny hot rods. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Big head, big eyes and big heart Oct 29, 2008
The fun of Blythe for many fans is that her giant head and big eyes offer ample opportunity for makeovers: new make-up can be applied, lips and eye sockets can be carved, eye color can be changed with plastic eye chips and hair can be rerooted ... Nearly 10 years after the publication of This Is Blythe, the doll still tugs at the heartstrings of those who just cannot resist her big, sparkling eyes X or who feel a connection to her tale of rejection and ultimate rebirth into an international... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Headlights an on-again, off-again affair Oct 26, 2008
Also, the strip of plastic on the shifter that lists the gears is cracked ... I've seen the plastic connectors warp enough to allow metal parts inside to shift, giving a poor connection ... Pull the plastic connector free of the back of the bulb, and use a small screwdriver, inserted next to the female spade lug, to depress the tang that holds the connector into the plastic block. (Boston Globe)
Taking the reins in Spain Oct 19, 2008
Plastic, of course, followed, but let's not think about that. Let's think about gold. (Boston Globe)
UGA mines priceless historical nuggets from old home movies Oct 17, 2008
The man's movies might be priceless historical treasures - or they might be useless piles of crinkled plastic - depending on whether they were stored properly. Few people realize the importance of their own home movies, and they can deteriorate fast if stored in a damp basement or a hot attic, Compton said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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)
Egyptian Revival Accessories Oct 13, 2008
However, most of these accessories were made with more inferior products such as base metals or plastic. Accessories are most likely gold plated rather than made with 12-Karat gold. (Suite101.com)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
Over the years he has devised spectacular structures from everyday objects, such as plastic drinking straws and paper tissues. By combining them on a grand scale, he persuades us to forget their usual purpose and to focus on their delicacy, translucence and other aesthetic qualities. (International Herald Tribune)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - At the Russell Library, 123 Broad St., learn to reuse plastic bags Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Hubbard Room. Crocheting knowledge is necessary. (Middletown Press, CT)
City needs to focus on what’s best for Winona Oct 10, 2008
The law states you must have a plastic bag along with you when you are walking your dog. Loving dog owners know the price of dog ownership. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Beautiful older home featured on Tour Oct 10, 2008
The renovation included the use of some new building products such as recycled plastic to imitate Spanish roofing tiles and a driveway preservation process developed for Desert Storm. Be sure to look at the fireplace, which was once painted white and has been sandblasted to bring back the original bricks for an updated appearance. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Star Wars Toys Oct 4, 2008
This was sort of a must-have figure, just because you needed someone to save in all your 3 3/4-inch plastic adventures. Either that, or you sister was the lucky recipient on one trip to the toy store or another of this sole female figure in the early days of Star Wars collecting. (IGN FilmForce)
Cars of all sizes fill fall car swap meet this week Oct 3, 2008
They are the small, plastic dealer promotional models that are prized collectibles ... The cars are still plastic and the doors do not open. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
Residents take particular pride in the profusion of plastic palm trees. Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman declared the cheesy icon the official tree of the Wildwoods. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
All aboard for the first local Sep 24, 2008
Pack the remaining recaito in 1/2-cup portions in sealable plastic bags and store in freezer. On the internet: fohvos. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lower Allen collectibles dealer ordered to court Sep 19, 2008
Bock described seeing thousands and thousands of filed sports cards, as well as a hydraulic resealing machine -- Hooper said it was a device to seal cards in plastic -- boxes upon boxes of empty wax packs and stacks and stacks of gum that is typically found in the prized unopened packs. In my opinion, he was assembling wax packs, Bock said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Madison County police blotter Sep 17, 2008
Gasoline also was removed from one tractor-trailer, and several plastic buckets were taken along with a hand operated fuel pump. A piece of water hose was used to siphon the fuel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rossiter: Future antiques tomorrow's art Sep 13, 2008
The kind with plastic covers that smell funny at first and require several transactions to bend. The kind with balance sheets and paper checks bordered with a line for perforation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Crossing Morocco on camelback Sep 9, 2008
Zippers are typically plastic, so consider their replacement price in your offer. We bought a 3-by-2-by-2-foot satchel for $70 and one about the size of a large doctor s bag for $30; both less than half the asking price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How to Make Your Table Sparkle for Holiday Entertaining Sep 6, 2008
Experts recommend washing silver in a plastic container or putting a rubber mat in your sink to prevent contact between the silver and any metal surfaces ... When storing, avoid using plastic or airtight containers that may trap moisture and cause tarnish. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hot-button political issues Sep 5, 2008
In fact, Arseneau is trying to authenticate a plastic Lyndon Baines Johnson poster supposedly left over in huge quantities from his 1964 landslide over Goldwater and sold at the LBJ museum gift shop ... "They lasted about 30 years until 1892, when the Whitehead and Hoag Co. (of Newark, N.J.) started experimenting with the political buttons we know today. They started printing them directly on celluloid. They kept experimenting and came up with this idea to print the actual image on paper, cover... (Dowagiac News, MI)
After Nearly 25 Years, Local Eatery Closes Sep 4, 2008
The use of plastic and debit cards cuts into the business' profits too. "It just seems like the last two or three years, nobody pays with cash anymore," Marfisi said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
Artist Lillian Bayley Hoover created the works, which uses toys models and plastic dolls to investigate the realm of national and international political conflicts. McDaniel College is located at 2 College Hill in Westminster. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Kitsch in the kitchen Sep 4, 2008
On the windowsill there's a plastic figurine of the witch from Snow White, holding an apple, and a pink ceramic pig who sleeps on her side with a smile on her face ... A plastic circular picture frame, capped by a curl of plastic ribbon, sits on the sash ... I have a plastic suncatcher made by a World War II Navy nurse I interviewed many years ago for a Memorial Day feature. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How to Preserve Comic Books Sep 3, 2008
Stick a piece of acid-free cardboard in the plastic mylar bag. Slide the comic book into the bag, with its back to the cardboard backing and the bag flap. (Suite101.com)
Restore Featherweight 221 Finish Sep 2, 2008
To protect the paint for future generations, remove rings and bracelets when sewing, and only use pins with plastic or glass ball heads, rather than all metal heads. The copyright of the article Restore Featherweight 221 Finish in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Pre-Orders Begin On Gears of War 2 Lancer Bundle Aug 27, 2008
Included with the life size plastic replica is the standard edition of Gears of War 2, which can be upgraded to the limited edition version for only $10 more. The collectible Lancer was designed and crafted directly from the 3D in-game renderings and is constructed from "weapons grade" plastic. (IGN Gear)
A city filled with places to go lets her follow her heart Aug 24, 2008
The plaza isn't always this bustling but it's Friday night and the ground is covered with a patchwork of plastic sheets and canvas tarps hosting an improvised flea market. Sneakers, shoes, backgammon sets, straw cowboy hats, beaded necklaces, carved wood horses and elephants, cheap plastic toys that light up, perfume, baseball caps, are all for sale ... His partner slaps each portion into a crusty roll and passes it out the window to hungry diners who sit with their families on tiny plastic... (Boston Globe)
The Ikea idea Aug 22, 2008
An improvement in design can even be rejected by the public: Design Within Reach now offers Eames chairs remade in a smooth plastic that is both greener and more functional than the original fiberglass and resin seats - but some connoisseurs, says local DWR employee Omari Walker, still demand the "aura" of the unimproved 1950smaterials,and will go to other companies to find them ... It's advertised in the catalog on a page of "green" - or green-seeming - objects under the headline "RENEW with a... (AZCentral -- Home)
Shrink the bottle, save the planet Aug 20, 2008
PET bottles were pioneered in the industry by Australia-based Foster's Group, whose Wolf Blass division launched the world's first premium wine line, Bilyara Reserve, in the plastic containers in Ontario two years ago ... "Most people don't see a problem with glass bottles," said Oliver Horn, Wolf Blass's global brand director, adding that plastic is a better option to reduce greenhouse gases. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
What is an Heirloom? Aug 15, 2008
When they are completely dry, store them in an airtight container or plastic ziplock bag. Since most seeds from the same kind of fruit look the same, be sure to label your containers very carefully. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
• Anthrax scientist Bruce Ivins slipped under the radar because of FBI obsession Aug 15, 2008
Security records generated by swipes of magnetized plastic access cards revealing that Ivins -- alone among the handful of anthrax researchers at Ft. Detrick, Md. -- had spent hours in a fortified "hot suite" during late nights and weekends leading up to and surrounding the mailings. (Q13.com, WA)
Mid-century modern style brings back memories Aug 14, 2008
The black, exposed ceiling and cream-colored walls of the new showroom highlight the collection's brightly colored, occasionally funky furniture, such as stackable tables and molded plastic seating ... "I'm really going to the fun and rare," said Deadwyler, pointing to a black, molded plastic chair perched on thin metal legs ... The unusual includes a terry-covered chair in the shape of a seated person (it's actually comfortable, with good back support); a twin bed with "centipede" legs by... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Decatur house celebrates retro style Aug 13, 2008
Over in Inman Park, Jennifer Sams, owner of City Issue, has a hard time keeping up with the demand for molded plastic chairs, low-backed sofas and stackable side tables. And sleek buffets or dressers fly out the door as buyers snap them up for their flat-panel TVs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Competition's stiff, but this should get the gold for the sleaziest Aug 12, 2008
Staff cheerfully sprayed his paler, real leg, as well as the naked body of the wife of a Motley Crue band member (who opened her front door in her happy-young-mom role with her two-year-old at her side, but stripped down to reveal the tightly stretched form of a 50-year-old with benefit of plastic surgery. They also sprayed a toddler who was preparing for a baby beauty pageant. (Globe and Mail)
Mark Rutledge: The older you get, the more detached your garage becomes Aug 9, 2008
This was no garage day for sentimentality except for the plastic ball that's been around since my older sister and I were toddlers, and the highchair that's in all our first-birthday snapshots. Almost anything else of questionable value I declared worthy of eternal rest in the cemetery for municipal waste. (The Daily Reflector)
Are ads in comics still in business? Aug 4, 2008
Bismarck Tribune - News. Darnay - Are ads in comics still in business. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
the Great Wall's "wild side" Aug 3, 2008
But even here a woman was offering Great Wall sweatshirts for sale from a black plastic garbage bag. Our guide here was a young Mongolian with long, sleek, black hair. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hub TV journalist Jim Thistle dies Jul 30, 2008
By Jessica Fargen The news this week that a prominent plastic surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical. More on. (Boston Herald)
Discovery swimming in shark tales Jul 27, 2008
Blair s task is to delicately cut a square out of the side of the egg case and replace it with clear plastic, so visitors can see the shark develop in a display tank. Next Article in Television News: Page: Advertisment. (Boston Herald)
50 miles of mark-downs Jul 25, 2008
We supplied plastic flags the first year to pay for our advertising, but it got too big too fast. The first and second years were the best by far, Tallcot said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
It's at 3:30 p.m. in Room 30AB. If you get weary of celebrity worship, make a snap decision on Friday and go by the Lego presentation in Room 4 at 11 a.m. to see the handiwork of builders who have devoted years of their life to the interlocking plastic brick toys from Denmark. Singer Tori Amos has become an interesting figure in the comics community due to her friendship with acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman, who paid homage to Amos in his groundbreaking "Sandman" series. (Los Angeles Times)
Around the House: 5 uses for spray paint Jul 20, 2008
It's a spray paint that works on just about any item, inside or outside the home, including things made of plastic, metal, wicker and glass - in most cases without a primer ... -- Give plastic patio furniture some zip - Cardinal Red, maybe, or a rich Espresso Brown ... -- Freshen up any garage sale or flea market find: stemware, accent tables, lamp shades, plastic trash cans, metal or wooden chairs, even track lighting. (San Francisco Chronicle)
FOOD: Big Boy bounces back Jul 18, 2008
A Detroit-area company is rebuilding the restaurant chain marked in front with big plastic statues of a swirly haired boy in checkered overalls. Big Boy Restaurants International LLC plans to open a restaurant in Temecula soon and will follow with several more in North County. (North County Times)
Yankees May Sell Stadium Memories; Seats $1,000, Jeter's Locker $100,000 Jul 18, 2008
The blue plastic seats alone could generate more than $20 million, according to sports memorabilia experts. While the baseball team hasn't said what may be sold, items such as team Captain 's locker, the pitching rubber and pieces of the famous facade would attract fans interested in salvaging a sliver of Yankees history, said , president of Lelands Inc. auction house. (Bloomberg)
Space Invaders celebrates 30 years in style Jul 14, 2008
Then there were the marathon sessions combating the Martian menace courtesy of the Atari 2600 conversion that kept me busy well into the wee hours of the morning; the stench of hot plastic would drift through the air from hours of play mixed with my mother's incessant nagging to take a break "before I get square eyes." ... Well, those bothersome Space Invaders are back in Square-Enix' Space Invaders Extreme, and this time their hi-tech weapons are more fearsome, their casual sidling motions are... (Brantford Expositor)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 14, 2008
He said: "Try to imagine living in a tiny shelter made out of straw, dry branches and plastic sheeting with the sun baking down on you at 45 degrees. For most of us that's beyond imagination. Sienna Miller has signed her gold-coloured designer shoes "Right now there are two million people living in camps in Darfur and on the border with Chad. "Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
An Affair to Remember Jul 13, 2008
She picked up on the bright reds in the patio umbrella and seat cushions with vibrant accessories like a striped table runner and her own creation: "planterns." She spray-painted five plastic 5-gallon buckets red, replaced the regular handles with chains, put bright yellow yellow candles on a baking dish on top, and strung them up around the patio. "They can be used as lanterns or planters," she says. (Boston Globe)
Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Jul 13, 2008
Among the purchases charged on Orbin's credit cards were two 50-gallon Rubbermaid containers and a roll of black plastic bags purchased at a Lowe's Home Improvement store in Scottsdale, police documents show ... The plastic bags, according to police documents, are "consistent with the same ones the container was wrapped in when Jay Orbin's partial remains were found.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Time to show off the Decorator Show House in Kittery Point Jul 13, 2008
Unfortunately the liquid ate through the plastic cup he put it in. The car is a little punky these days. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fresh Ideas for Elegant Outdoor Entertaining Jul 3, 2008
(ARA) - When it comes to having friends and family over for summer gatherings, our first thoughts often turn to late afternoon barbecues with sizzling burgers, plastic cups and paper plates. If that's your idea of outdoor entertaining, maybe it's time to get out of the house. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Tips for MARTA rookies Jul 3, 2008
If you wear an ID badge for work, put your Breeze card in the plastic sleeve with it. The turnstile scanners will pick up the pass through the plastic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Small cup, big help Jul 2, 2008
The Flatterware Collapsible Cup ($5-$6) made its flea market debut in Brooklyn, N.Y., recently and happened to be next to an overflowing garbage can piled with plastic bottles and paper cups ... Similar collapsible cups used to be made with flimsy plastic, but this rugged version can go to the beach or camping, get tucked into a toddler's or hiker's backpack, or a briefcase or purse ... It takes hot or cold liquids, is dishwasher and microwave safe, and made from food grade plastics used on... (Boston Globe)
Ready to Celebrate: Fourth of July festivities under way in Kirkland Jul 2, 2008
As many of the carnival employees unfolded layers of metal, lights and plastic to reveal such classic rides as the Tilt-a-Whirl and the Giant Slide, Bubbles was busy degreasing and washing the parts on each of the rides. Bubbles runs the merry-go-round while the carnival is open, and she took extra care to make sure the horses sparkled. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What to do with all the sandbags? Jun 27, 2008
The bags are covered in plastic, then more bags are placed on top of the plastic. Each bag weighs around 15 pounds. (The Drudge Report)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
" Hoot Hoot wrote on Jun 19, 2008 5:30 PM:" If it's a huge Hooters, we probably need at least part of it to be a plastic surgeon's office for all the implants required. Honestly- a Super Target would be the bomb. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ex-contractor finds his love of wood art Jun 25, 2008
Saying that his work is more about form and not function, Hatala works primarily with rare woods from all over the world and has been known to include stone, grass, nuts, seed pods and plastic in his creations. For most of his projects, Hatala places a rough piece of wood on his lathe (which spins the work in a circle) and begins shaping his raw material with the lathe and his hand tools. (Athens Banner-Herald)
