* Frances isle of beauty Sep 4, 2008
These days, French kiosks from Normandy to Nice glow with magazine covers depicting the crescent-shaped sandy beaches, jagged ranges, Roman ruins and pastel-hued port towns that give Corsica its modern nickname, LIlle de Beaute: the Isle of Beauty. But while Corsica fires near-religious worship in France and its European neighbors, it remains terra incognita for us Americans. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
English country retreatsworth every pound Aug 30, 2008
The country spa tradition actually dates back to Roman times, when ancient inhabitants took the healing waters of Bath and Buxton. Modern English destination spas merge traditional luxury with the latest techniques and facilities. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 26, 2008
Huge statue of Roman ruler found ... Huge statue of Roman ruler found. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Collecting French antiques Aug 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008. We know you're out there, you lovers of fine French antiques. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Luxury homes on high-end tour Aug 12, 2008
Luxury homes on display on high-end tour. Article:Luxury homes on display on high-end tour:/c/a/2008/08/09/REIA126K4A.DTL Article:Luxury homes on display on high-end tour:/c/a/2008/08/09/REIA126K4A.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher Aug 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008. (08-04) 17:51 PDT -- A Stanislaus County jury has convicted a Hickman preacher of first-degree murder in connection with the death four years ago of an 85-year-old rancher. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Preacher Convicted In Murder Of Rancher Aug 5, 2008
Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher. Article:Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher:/c/a/2008/08/04/BA9A12517B.DTL Article:Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher:/c/a/2008/08/04/BA9A12517B.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation Aug 3, 2008
Dan Hoyle, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, August 2, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
the Great Wall's "wild side" Aug 3, 2008
More to Great Wall than most tourists see. Article:More to Great Wall than most tourists see:/c/a/2008/08/01/TRP111T9JM.DTL Article:More to Great Wall than most tourists see:/c/a/2008/08/01/TRP111T9JM.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Visiting The Navajo Nation Aug 2, 2008
Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation. Article:Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation:/c/a/2008/08/01/DDHC11L4LA.DTL Article:Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation:/c/a/2008/08/01/DDHC11L4LA.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
Fun and nature inspire rooms with comfortable seats, play areas and serene views. Wednesday, July 30, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
IS PREACHER A KILLER? TINY TOWN TAKES SIDES Jul 30, 2008
Is preacher a killer. Tiny town takes sides. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Black Bear Inn Jul 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008. Massive log beams support a cathedral ceiling, and a 34-foot river rock fireplace stretches all the way to the top, complete with a mounted elk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Lisbon comes alive Jul 14, 2008
As dust collected on Lisbon's monuments Roman theaters, Moorish edifices, Gothic churches, Baroque squares the city became the Miss Havisham of Western Europe: a relic, forgotten and forlorn. The last of the West European capitals to experience a cultural bloom, Lisbon is avidly making up for lost time. (International Herald Tribune)
Places To Get Dizzy Jul 6, 2008
Vertigo's' San Francisco locations. Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A glam, glitzy and green Hillsborough mansion Jul 3, 2008
" The couple bought the Hillsborough property in 2004 when they decided it was impractical to try to adapt their two-story San Mateo Park home for wheelchair accessibility. The single-family home on the property was in disrepair, and after demolition only the roof tiles were deemed worthy of reuse. Grange designed a single-story, east-west-oriented floor plan that was U-shaped to admit lots of natural light through high windows and multiple courtyards, with overhangs for shade during the hotter... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Calif. Insurance Woes Jun 27, 2008
Medical care's state of denial. Article:Medical care's state of denial:/c/a/2008/06/22/MNUK11C28G.DTL Article:Medical care's state of denial:/c/a/2008/06/22/MNUK11C28G.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Medical care's state of denial Jun 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008. (06-22) 17:38 PDT -- Doctors are supposed to prescribe tests and treatments that are medically necessary for their patients. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Phone companies off the hook on wiretapping Jun 21, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Leicestershire Burial Mounds Reveal Ancestral Insights Jun 17, 2008
Their excavations revealed a variety of burial practices from Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Anglo Saxon times, showing how the three barrows were used in repeated ceremonies to honour the dead ... This practice continued into the Roman period when more whole pots were buried ... John Thomas added: The re-use of the barrow by Iron Age, Roman and Anglo Saxon people is very interesting. (Science Daily)
Casablanca, MoroccoTravel Jun 12, 2008
Although further away, the Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fez, and Meknes as well as the Roman ruins at Volubulis can also be managed in a day if travel time is limited. The copyright of the article Casablanca, MoroccoTravel in Morocco Travel is owned by. (Suite101.com)
On Bond Street in London, the super-rich still go shopping for jewelry Jun 12, 2008
But demand is being fed by a fast-growing entrepreneurial elite from emerging markets, including those who control increasingly valuable natural resources, like the wealthy Russians Deripaska and Roman Abramovich. The period from June to September is also when super-wealthy Arab families head to Mayfair hotels to shop while escaping the searing heat back home. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Frugal fuel for fancy drivers Jun 10, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008. Leah Garchik Archive. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* FEATURE: World-class embroiderer passes on precious skills Jun 6, 2008
I was very fortunate to see the embroidery artifacts from the Eastern Roman Empire and learned to restore them. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Marine heads to federal court in Iraq war trophy case Jun 2, 2008
By CHELSEA J. CARTER, Associated Press Writer. Monday, June 2, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Ron Paul's followers believe in 'revolution' Jun 1, 2008
Ron Paul's followers believe in 'revolution. Article:Ron Paul's followers believe in 'revolution':/c/a/2008/05/31/MN7S10SRE1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Will Iraq's wounds heal with time? Jun 1, 2008
Will Iraq's wounds heal with time. Article:Will Iraq's wounds heal with time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lake Garda's Top Ten Sights May 29, 2008
From theme parks to real castles, Roman ruins to fine dining, Lake Garda has earned its bragging rights as Italy's favorite summer destination ... Romantic Villa Hotel: Villa del Sogno, in Gardone Riveira, is an art deco dream, built inside a green garden that drapes down the hillside ... Roman Ruins: The Roman poet Catullo built a villa containing baths to take advantage of. (Suite101.com)
A Dangerous Instrument May 25, 2008
Otis Taylor to play at Yoshi's in Oakland. Article:Otis Taylor to play at Yoshi's in Oakland:/c/a/2008/05/23/PKQG10MDS1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Indiana Jones and the last capitalist May 24, 2008
In ancient times, Roman gladiatorial contests pointed to the. depraved soul of the then imperial power, as Caesars of old bid their slaves from foreign conquests to do battle for the entertainment of the masses (at least its males). (Asia Times Online)
Shopping tips to get you through a down market May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Suzy Gershman takes her shopping seriously. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antique furniture falling out of favor May 15, 2008
Nancy Davis Kho, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, May 14, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Temporary lower capital gains rate is complex May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008. Kathleen Pender Archive. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Architect puts a modern spin on classic forms May 11, 2008
Growing up in Oakland, San Leandro and Moraga, Peterson fell in love with old buildings and developed a particular affinity for the Roman and Greek aesthetics. He loves the order and symmetry of Roman buildings, regarding them as the "authoritative architecture," and believes that the Parthenon and Pantheon correspond to something deep inside us. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Memories of Mom and the button cup May 8, 2008
Christine Ferguson, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, May 7, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ROLLING HOMES May 5, 2008
Teardrop trailer a smart RV for fuel-conscious recreational folks. the latest automotive news. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Classifieds 5/2/08 May 3, 2008
appliances, Roman shades, mini blinds, furniture, children-adult brand name clothing, shoes, purses, Christmas decorations, outside play toys, goose outfits, precious moments, and MUCH MORE. EVERYTHING MUST GO. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
PBS WORLD Channel and RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY Provide Live Coverage and Analysis of Pope Benedict's Address to United Nations Apr 17, 2008
And she will conclude her coverage next week (April 25) with a post-analysis report of the trip, including discussion about the impact of the visit inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church. Since its debut in 1997, RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY has set itself apart from the mainstream media by providing distinctive, cutting-edge news coverage and analysis of national and international events in the ever-changing religious world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EBay To End Live Auctions Apr 16, 2008
EBay says it will end auction house collaboration. Article:EBay says it will end auction house collaboration:/n/a/2008/04/15/financial/f131048D77. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Rome hotels at a price that's right Apr 12, 2008
Residents consider themselves the only true Romans, and there's a colorful mix of medieval architecture, narrow alleys and billowing laundry ... The area's personality is split between services for religious pilgrims and the large villas of affluent Romans ... And as few Roman hotels are standard in room size and amenities, you'll want to be in touch to relay any special requests, like baby cots or even a room on a lower floor in hotels with no elevators. (CNN -- Travel)
Master of the time lords Apr 8, 2008
For example, the following is an actual description of one clock in the auction: "Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks enclosing the matted centre with subsidiary seconds, ringed winding square and chamfered date aperture, the movement with five knopped and finned pillars, anchor escapement and inside count wheel strike on a bell, alterations and restorations.". I'm told this makes perfect sense to collectors and, whatever it all means, the clock was made by Joshua Wilson in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Portugal's Pousadas Provide Charm Mar 28, 2008
Pousada dos Loios at Evora, an hour s drive from Estremoz, is housed in a 15th century monastery, complete with turrets, towers and the ruins of a Roman temple near its entrance. Historical High-points. (Suite101.com)
Taleb Outsells Greenspan as Black Swan Gives Wall Street Worst Turbulence Mar 28, 2008
Surrounded by a collection of ancient sculpted Roman heads, Orthodox Christian icons and thousands of volumes spread throughout his suburban home north of Manhattan, Taleb has churned out a series of technical papers and books. His first mainstream book, ``Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets'' (W.W. Norton, 2001), which has 160,000 paperbacks in print in the U.S., was translated into 20 languages and turned him into a guru in some finance circles. (Bloomberg)
Remodel coaches help homeowners navigate hurdles Mar 27, 2008
Experts act as therapists, give advice and help people get what they want. Kristina Shevory, New York Times. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wine Country Indulgence Mar 15, 2008
Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza. Article:Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza:/c/a/2008/03/12/NSGTV3GO5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Next Stop | Prato, Italy: In Tuscany, the revealing of a forbidden love Mar 7, 2008
Prato's all-time favorite scandal the love affair of the local Renaissance painter Fra Filippo Lippi, who also happened to be a monk, and his model, a beautiful nun has for centuries overshadowed the spectacular work that was born of their romance ... Against Prato's Tuscan backdrop of Romanesque and Gothic churches adorned with local albarese stone and rich green marble, Lippi's magnificent frescoes in the Cattedrale di Santo Stefano are newly restored after seven years under scaffolding ...... (International Herald Tribune)
Corruption scandal hits Seoul government Mar 6, 2008
A corruption scandal at Samsung spread to the government of the new South Korean president, Lee Myung Bak, on Wednesday as a group of Roman Catholic priests accused his choice for intelligence chief and his top anti-corruption aide of receiving bribes from the business conglomerate. Although both Samsung and Lee's office vehemently denied them, the allegations deepened political difficulties for Lee, who was sworn in last month. (International Herald Tribune)
Despite merchandising presence Valentine's Day sneaks up on men Feb 13, 2008
I read an account at that said that the more modern times observance of Valentine s Day was preceded by a Roman commemoration of a young man s rite of passage, seeking the favor of the pagan god Lupercus. This celebration featured a lottery in which young men drew the name of a teenage girls, with the girls to become the man's sexual companion for the next year. (New Iberia, LA)
Brazilian modernism's time has come Feb 10, 2008
The Pritzker committee said his romantic building designs "are distillations of colors, light and sensual imagery of his native land." They are in concert with the striking landscapes of Brazil's influential landscape designer Roberto Burle-Marx. Add to that other living architects, such as Isay Weinfeld, Marcio Kogan and Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who won the 2006 Pritzker Prize, and you have a trove of exotic modernism that veers from established, and now cliched, modernist traditions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Green design can be profitable Jan 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Lynette Evans Archive. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antiques rogue show over as last of forgers convicted Jan 29, 2008
There were purported Roman silver and gold artefacts, Assyrian stone reliefs and Anglo-Saxon jewellery ... Three years later he presented a Roman silver tray, known as the lost Risley Park Lanx, to a London dealer ... Another alert came 1999 when Christie's was asked for an opinion on two Roman gold ornaments. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
This Week's Tips: Jan 27, 2008
Follow the Reader: Mexico and Las Vegas. Article:Follow the Reader: Mexico and Las Vegas:/c/a/2008/01/25/TRTNUJNGM.DTL Article:Follow the Reader: Mexico and Las Vegas:/c/a/2008/01/25/TRTNUJNGM.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
URBAN RENEWAL Enid Sales helped save San Francisco's Victorian homes and... Jan 20, 2008
URBAN RENEWAL / Enid Sales helped save San Francisco's Victorian homes and never backed away from a preservation fight. " But, liberals that they were, they proposed grand schemes for replacing the neighborhood's "hand-me-down dwellings" with garden apartments and high-rises in a parklike setting. "Nothing short of a clean sweep and a new start can make the district a genuinely good place to live," the Redevelopment Agency avowed in its 1947 report. Black ministers and some Japanese American... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
URBAN RENEWAL Jan 20, 2008
" But, liberals that they were, they proposed grand schemes for replacing the neighborhood's "hand-me-down dwellings" with garden apartments and high-rises in a parklike setting. "Nothing short of a clean sweep and a new start can make the district a genuinely good place to live," the Redevelopment Agency avowed in its 1947 report. Black ministers and some Japanese American residents worried that they would be replaced by upper-income white people. But no one argued that the Victorian homes -... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day - Yahoo ... Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day ... HotelsCombined presents 10 of the most romantic hotels in the world to inspire romance this Valentine's Day. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Giving a proper sendoff to my good friend, old George Jan 12, 2008
Bellering senatorI mean, he was like a bellering Roman senator. While there had initially been no one around to listen, suddenly there were a dozen, including young couples holding hands. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Finding marketing monikers an art form for furniture makers Jan 3, 2008
"This is what that whole neo-classic movement was all about," he said, "back around the time of Napoleon and that whole consulate era, when they wanted to go back to the Greeks and Romans and Ionic columns but they wanted to make it their own. One of the greatest paradoxes of this human condition we live in is people have these conflicting desires: first, to belong to a group, and second, to be unique. And these two things fight with each other and that happens with furnishings, too.". A few... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Designers declare where the money is for 2008 Jan 3, 2008
Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Bay Area interior designers are looking forward to a busy 2008 - and, odd as it seems, the nation's mortgage crisis may deserve credit for that. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Small but heartfelt vigil held for tiger who attacked teen Jan 2, 2008
Article:Small but heartfelt vigil held for tiger who attacked t:/c/a/2008/01/01/BA7OU7V53. DTL Article:Small but heartfelt vigil held for tiger who attacked t:/c/a/2008/01/01/BA7OU7V53. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Making material connections with 'New West Coast Design' Dec 30, 2007
Making material connections with 'New West Coast Design. Article:Making material connections with 'New West Coast Design:/c/a/2007/12/28/HOC9U2H2E.DTL Article:Making material connections with 'New West Coast Design:/c/a/2007/12/28/HOC9U2H2E.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Looking back at a memorable 2007 Dec 30, 2007
We walked like an Egyptian for the ball and celebrated Saturnalia like a Roman at the Cummer ... That Roman-style "Cheers" was much in vogue Dec. 15 when Saturnalia was celebrated with a Toga Party at the Cummer Museum of Art ns. (Florida Times-Union)
Selling your hovel? Even you can make buyers swoon online Dec 23, 2007
Even you can make buyers swoon online. Article:Selling your hovel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The Union Hotel Dec 14, 2007
The romantic ambience attracts guests who come to celebrate a meaningful occasion or partake in a relaxing escape close to home, while downtown Benicia's boutiques and antiques stores make it a shoppers' haven. Comfort zone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Table d'haute: Golson creates table setting from oceanic treasures Dec 6, 2007
Article:Table d'haute: Golson creates table setting from oceani:/c/a/2007/12/04/HODVTJR8E.DTL Article:Table d'haute: Golson creates table setting from oceani:/c/a/2007/12/04/HODVTJR8E.DTL. Wednesday, December 5, 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle)
You want a gift guide? Here it is: Shop locally. Dec 6, 2007
You want a gift guide. Here it is: Shop locally. (San Francisco Chronicle)
