Wine Wise: Tips for entertaining with wine Nov 25, 2008
Salting fresh wine stains can prevent harm to table linen and wood finishes. To avoid bottle problems, especially at larger functions, consider using wines from handy, good-value 3- to 4-liter bag-in-a-box containers available from various major wine-producing regions, especially California and Australia. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bring Out the Silver and Add Class to Your Party Nov 24, 2008
Store safely -- Wrap each piece with acid-free buffered tissue, or washed cotton, linen, or polyester or specially made silver cloths. Do not use wool, felt, chamois leather or newspaper, which can cause excessive tarnishing. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A clean slate Nov 23, 2008
He has worked for University Linen for the past three years. Trading his quiet evenings at his townhouse listening to Johnnie Taylor records for prison is unimaginable, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Let's be Frank: Davey's Hideway's got style (1) Nov 23, 2008
When you pass through Davey's covered patio, you enter a deep, cranberry hued cave of leather booths stretched before tables of white linen glowing under soft candlelight. At a tiny electronic grand piano, the pianist may not be getting any younger, but no one could be any better as he offers up favorite tunes like Memo-ries and Some Enchanted Evening for your dining pleasure. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
In tough times, more people seeking aid Nov 22, 2008
The linen shelves show the donor effect with a multi-colored collection ... CLICK TO ENLARGE John Heldman, Mattoon PADS director, sorts linens at the Mattoon area agency. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fed up with playing safe? Indulge in a little H&M Nov 22, 2008
It's classically smart but not frumpy and, while it concentrates on more predictable styles like linen smocks, wide-legged trousers and trench coats, it also has a great bronze nylon zip-up jacket and some chiffon dog-tooth print tops that are more unusual. At 51, of course, I felt it was a bit too old for me but that's the dilemma when designing for 'older' women. (Daily Mail)
Child Trafficking Beyond The Myopic Political Lenses Nov 22, 2008
" The working of a trafficked child As a normal duty, the boys are also made to dive deep into the crocodile infested river to either set or remove fish traps and they sometimes meet with their fate in the deep waters and die. In such circumstances, the slave masters tell the parents of the dead children that their wards are alive and serving with other masters elsewhere. "As for the girls the slave masters pick them at random and have sex with them and return them to join us to work - the girls... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Desert accents beautify table Nov 22, 2008
Find these brown linen napkins for $20 each at the French Bee ... The brown linen tablecloth pictured is from Target, $29. (AZCentral -- Home)
A coupon comeback Nov 21, 2008
Her linen closet, refrigerator and freezer are packed. Sometimes, she has so much that relatives descend upon her home to help themselves to some of her food. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Designers delight in stretching furnitures uses Nov 21, 2008
And, although it was built to hold clothes, its three wide drawers now comfortably store Perkins table linens, napkins, candlesticks and napkin rings in an area near her dining room ... McCormick transformed her own large armoire, originally designed to store clothes, into a linen closet for her bathroom. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
VISTA: City hires company to build sports park Nov 20, 2008
Get a collection, and buy the Linen N Things building yourself. Then your little hippie can ollie all day,,,,until he breaks his wrist again. (North County Times)
Give Kids the World earns Green Lodging status Nov 20, 2008
To become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging program, hotels must implement a variety of green practices, including water conservation measures through low flow plumbing fixtures and a linen reuse program, and energy efficiency achieved by installing Energy Star appliances and programmable thermostats. The waste reduction criteria are met by providing the opportunity to recycle, purchasing items in bulk, purchasing recycled materials and by recycling ink and toner cartridges. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Death prompts window blind recall Nov 20, 2008
Also recalled are about 7,300 insulated blackout roller shades and insulated Roman shades manufactured in China by Green Mountain Vista Inc. The shades were sold around the country by Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target. com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and the Solutions catalog. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Child's Death Prompts Roman Blinds Recall Nov 20, 2008
The shades were sold at Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target. com, The Curtain Shop of Maine and Solutions Catalog between June 2005 and September 2008 for $60 to $200. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
How to Decorate for a Good Night's Sleep Nov 18, 2008
One trick that high-end interior designers use to create a relaxing oasis is upholstering the walls in sumptuous textured fabrics like silk and linen ... Furthermore, many wallpapers are created to look like linen and silk, rendering them perfect for creating restful, calm and serene spaces. (Pekin Times, IL)
• Small living space, grand ideas Nov 18, 2008
"Style is not about money, but about the mix. I want customers to be able to see the things I sell in my store in a home-like setting. There's no reason a one-bedroom apartment can't be just as stylish as a 5,000-square-foot home," says Russell, who can be seen most days dressed in smart yet casual attire - white Gap jeans, a Polo tee and a jaunty, custom-made linen hat ... New slate-gray, Belgian linen drapes, attached by rings to a metal track, pull back to reveal sports jackets arranged in a... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
$250000 reward for 1990 double murder Nov 17, 2008
A large amount of blood was discovered in their house, and bed linen was missing. The couple's bodies were discovered two days later dumped in the rear of their white Holden Commodore station wagon outside Hawksburn Railway Station, in the upmarket inner-city suburb of South Yarra. (The Age)
'Scrapbooks' pieces together Americans' history Nov 16, 2008
A woman named Mary Shultz would stain small swatches of linen - with ink, tea, or other common substances - and paste them, four to a page, in her scrapbook during the 1920s alongside handwritten notes on how to remove the stain. Also in the 1920s, Marybelle Harn filled pages of her scrapbooks with candy wrappers. (Boston Globe)
How to Adapt Summer Clothes for Win... Nov 16, 2008
Most white dresses are probably made of cotton or linen. Play up a pretty white-on-white palate by adding clothing pieces with texture, such as a white sequined or faux fur-trimmed sweater. (Suite101.com)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Despite its delicate floral cups, linen tablecloths, botanical murals and faux leopard print loungers, this isn't a stuffy, overly formal tea room. It's a neighborhood place to unwind with a pot of tea. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Roundhouse Nov 16, 2008
Entering the beautifully restored, very elegant space, you're soothed by large floral arrangements, delightfully shaped rooms, wraparound views, white linen and soft lighting. The glassware and cutlery are fine, the chairs comfortable, the music unobtrusive. (iAfrica.com)
11 a.m. Framing up a future Nov 15, 2008
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Who does the food shopping?Problem with a work spouse? Nov 14, 2008
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'Sopranos' creator avoids woulda, coulda, shoulda Nov 14, 2008
NEW YORK It's fitting that the epic saga of larger-than-life mob boss Tony Soprano is packaged in a 56-page, black linen album that weighs in at 10 pounds. The grandiosity of the HBO show is reflected in "The Sopranos: The Complete Series," an impressively definitive anthology that comes with the equally substantial price tag of $399. (Yahoo News)
WANT SOME GOVERNMENT MONEY? APPLY NOW! Nov 13, 2008
World News' Daily Blog. The World Newser is World News' daily blog. (The Drudge Report)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
SDH luxury European linen warehouse sale ... SDH is a manufacturer and distributor of luxury European linens under the labels Legna and the Purists ... Highlights: Sheet sets in 100 percent Egyptian cotton (Legna and linen blends) that are woven and finished in Italy will be on sale for $125 to $300 (retail $500 to $1,400); duvet sets in Egyptian cotton, Legna, linen blends and cashmere blends will be $150 to $250 (retail $300 to $800). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Decorating that won't break the bank Nov 12, 2008
Warm greys, soft linens, and cool ivories are among my favourite colours these days ... Using decent mid-market linen, for example, will cost you about $4,000 ... As for material, silk, linen and cotton velvet are all well-priced and come in a multitude of colours. (Globe and Mail)
Inflated expectations Nov 12, 2008
Most buyers are looking for a first-floor laundry room, a large master suite complete with luxury bathroom including a separate whirlpool bath and large shower, large kitchens with work islands, walk-in closets, linen closets, formal dining rooms, and family rooms with fireplaces, Johnson said ... A linen closet in the bathroom, favored by 88 percent of respondents. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Forbidden Planet Movie Collectibles Nov 11, 2008
One example in very fine condition and preserved on linen recently sold at auction for $7,170 ... A Belgian poster in very good and preserved on linen sold at auction for $262 ... 50) and Robby the Robot at the controls scene in very good on linen ($191. (Suite101.com)
TVI Pacific Signs Five Year Off-Take Agreement With MRI Trading AG Nov 11, 2008
The Stuart Rental Company is an experienced party rental and event production company serving the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. We provide table, chair, linen and more rentals for parties. www. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Revitalize Your Kitchen and Bath with Stylish, Affordable Cabinetry Nov 11, 2008
If your bath is bursting with towels, or if your home doesn't have a linen closet, another hard-working multi-tasker is a linen closet cabinet. At 18-inches wide, it fits in many bathrooms. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
First Impressions Last: How Accountants Can Improve Their Image Nov 11, 2008
While mens style has changed over time, men will always need some neck detail as can be observed throughout the ages, from the Terracotta Warriors, to the Roman soldiers on the Trajan column, to the linen cravats of Beau Bummel to the modern shirt and tie. When the shirt was removed on dress-down Fridays the polo shirt became the natural standby as it has neck detail whereas the tee shirt does not fit the bill for smart casual, Equally relevant - women can make a huge difference by adding a... (Accounting Web, UK)
A hearty Irish stew Nov 10, 2008
The professor emeritus of history at the University of Notre Dame covers more than 200 years, starting with the immigrants' arrival in 1729 after the poor harvest and decline of the linen trade, and ending with Hollywood's celebration of Catholic culture and Irish economic success. Dolan will discuss and read from his new book, and participate in a Q&A. 7 p.m. Free ($30 for book). (Boston Globe)
Four cheers: ALS research Nov 10, 2008
The release said those measures included "installing low-flow plumbing fixtures ... implementing a linen reuse program ... and installing Energy Star appliances and programmable thermostats.". The more we take care of the environment, the better life will be for all of us - now and future generations. (Florida Times-Union)
Enlightened windows Nov 9, 2008
Sheer fabric in silks, linen, cotton and blends also works to create privacy but still allow light. Add side panels from contrasting fabric and a valance and the windows become a focal point rather than an afterthought, Rodriguez says. (AZCentral -- Home)
A greenie diner with dash Nov 8, 2008
Proper glassware and the like; crisp white linen napkins; all the right accessories and - and it must be emphasised the restaurant was quiet and we experienced but one of the wait staff - superb service. The booze list, too, suggests care. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Shining stars: Company's restored stoves find homes in kitchens next door, on Hollywood sets Nov 8, 2008
Racks of flowered linen tablecloths stand next to stacks of California-made dishes. An adorable pink porcelain and chrome dining set fits right in with a baby-pink stove. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Holiday Inn Hotels & Suites General Manager Rod Butler tosses plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the hotels recycling cart as part of the Department of Environmental Protections Florida Green Lodging Program. The Holiday Inn recently earned the One Palm designation identifying it as an environmentally friendly hotel. MICHAEL MITSEFF/Lake City Reporter Nov 8, 2008
Some of the programs the Holiday Inn has initiated include a recycling program for the staff and guests, bulk purchasing, preventative maintenance, linen and towel reuse option and the use of high-efficiency lighting and Energy Star rated appliances, said Butler ... Our linen reuse program allows guests to decide if they want the hotel to change the sheets on their beds during their stay, or whether they want to reuse the towels, Butler said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Death throes Nov 8, 2008
The paediatric beds, with no linen or mattresses, look like lonely, abandoned supermarket trolleys. There are no more patients inside the wards, just empty beds. (BBC News -- Africa)
3 a.m.: From the warmth of an oven Nov 7, 2008
Steve forms whole wheat baguettes, 80 loaves in all, each nestled into a fold of linen on a silver baking tray ... He gentles the loaves from their linen beds, placing them on a long table that rises like a gurney to reach the top shelf of the oven, before shaking his flour-filled hand and whisking them inside. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
How to Decorate a Thanksgiving Tabl... Nov 7, 2008
Make sure the table does not become a last-minute activity by deciding a few weeks early what dinnerware, linens and accessories to include in the place settings ... Two weeks before: Make decisions about china, linens and serving pieces ... One week before: Wash dishes and iron linens. (Suite101.com)
Did 'Idol' fuel real voting? Nov 7, 2008
The flagmakers need to be sure to buy LOTS of white linen or polyester, or whatever they make flags from, if that s the case. OW did i say that in my out-loud voice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Do Republicans have a 'Yes, we can'? Nov 7, 2008
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How To Choose Sustainable Fabrics Nov 6, 2008
Some better choices include organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and linen. Even mainstream department stores are getting in on the action to offer natural and organic clothing choices. (Suite101.com)
Table Talk: The Spice has terrific Thai food Nov 6, 2008
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The Final Word Nov 5, 2008
There was too much in the linen closet, too many things on the kitchen counter. Basically, she had too much of everything. (USA Today -- Life)
World's top affordable beach resorts Nov 5, 2008
Smeg appliances, outdoor entertaining areas and crisp linen complement stunning water views from the floor-to-ceiling windows (but note: the ocean views are reduced to glimpses on the ground floor) ... Highlighting the jazzy concrete facades, Vervoordt kept interiors simple with Cambodian antiques and blue and white linen against rich local timbers ... So she spread CasaSandra out over five buildings and filled each of the spaces with one-of-a-kind regional pieces: rough-cut antique wooden... (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
A Great War veteran remembers Nov 5, 2008
Only a dozen years after the Wright brothers first put up their plane at Kitty Hawk, N.C., Mr. Allingham and other air pioneers set out on elaborate kites cobbled together with wood, linen and wire. They piled on clothes and smeared their faces in Vaseline, whale oil or engine grease to block the cold. (Globe and Mail -- International)
More of this story Nov 5, 2008
One rack full of linen pastels would be a jackpot for anyone channeling "Miami Vice.". All of those old pieces are available for purchase at the store through the end of November, because this time Academy is liquidating. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Payal and Sambhavna return to Bigg Boss Nov 5, 2008
Now after her ouster Sambhavna washed a lot of dirty linen in public and said that Payal and Rahul were too close for comfort and spent loads of time together in the bathroom and inside the blanket as well. Some of their closeness was for the world to see but Payal maintains that Rahul is just an old friend who is naughty and there's no matchmaking making between friends. (Oneindia)
a bigger margin Nov 4, 2008
Well, the final day before the official presidential voting and the final version of Karl Rove's exclusive national electoral map sees a strong victory for , gaining the most electoral votes since lopsided win over Bob Dole in 1996. According to the research of compiled state polls by the hypothetical electoral college numbers suggest an Obama win over the Republican ticket of and of 338 electoral votes to 200. (Harper's Magazine)
To 11/7: Mapping out First Fridays Nov 3, 2008
This cavernous brick building once was a linen laundry, and the owners didn't plaster over that historical character in creating this high-end gallery packed with large-scale works by nationally known artists. This isn't for bargain shoppers; instead, it's the kind of gallery that rich collectors fly out to in order to buy pieces priced in the five- to six-figure range. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Joseph Rock, Plant Hunter Nov 2, 2008
Among his provisions and equipment were reported to be a rubber bathtub, table linen, and a phonograph. Background. (Suite101.com)
New Yorker recounts survival on Guyana river Nov 2, 2008
"I saw them in the distance." As she waited to be rescued, friends and relatives began to assemble fuel, firewood and white linen to eventually cremate her body. Nearly 36 hours after she went overboard, Haynes hit a sandbank. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A coupon comeback Nov 2, 2008
Her linen closet, refrigerator and freezer are packed. Sometimes, she has so much that relatives descend upon her home to help themselves to some of her food. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bring Out the Silver and Add Class to Your Party Nov 2, 2008
Store safely -- Wrap each piece with acid-free buffered tissue, or washed cotton, linen, or polyester or specially made silver cloths. Do not use wool, felt, chamois leather or newspaper, which can cause excessive tarnishing. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Time to move on Nov 1, 2008
This look - in combination with Proulx's short, steely grey-brown hair, bright eyes, focused attention, lack of make-up or jewellery and simple clothing (white cotton shirt, linen pants and brown leather shoes) - is enough to make a person think twice before asking a personal question. Proulx has a way of waiting politely while one stumbles, mutters and reveals personal titbits entirely beside the point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
We the viewers: Museum Biennial offers 323 reasons to vote for peoples choice Nov 1, 2008
I wanted old fabrics, linen or cotton, and I wanted rolled hems, like old handkerchiefs. And she wanted the panels to behave like window curtains, to be influenced by people as they pass by. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Making a house into a home is easy Oct 31, 2008
Not the sort of style that color coordinates the cookware with the guest room linens and keeps the credenza polished to a high sheen ... A real homemaker s pots and pans don t coordinate with each other much less the linens in the guest room ... A real homemaker makes sure there are plenty of fresh towels in the linen closet but doesn t worry that some are green and some are orange and that one is actually a beach towel with purple and yellow balloons. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Audit tears into trips to Europe Oct 31, 2008
The expense was actually for a linen jacket ... Advertisements Benjamin Niolet, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Expensive trips to Europe left taxpayers paying for hundreds of dollars worth of caviar, a linen jacket from France and a $27,000 chauffeured car that went unused ... A load of luxuriesFrom the trip to France, Easley's assistant at the time was reimbursed for what she claimed was a dinner for four but was actually a linen jacket. (News & Observer)
Arrowhead Grill, 3.5 stars Oct 29, 2008
So don't look for wood paneling, white linen or high-end cutlery. Don't look for much in the way of decor, either. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stepping back in time Oct 28, 2008
Once you arrive, its almost as if you have stepped back in time - the roads, houses, furniture, tableware and even linen all seem to have been unearthed from a different era. On a quick tour of the island, the guide is more likely to point out places of interest to her (thats my house, thats where my mum and dad got married, thats where I had breakfast last week). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nazi Victim's Family Sues Germany for Looted Art Worth `Tens of Millions' Oct 27, 2008
From his prison cell, Westfeld managed to write a will naming Scheulen as his heir on a piece of gray linen and secretly delivered it to her. Scheulen, who died in 1990, was compensated by the German government for the loss of Westfeld's art works in the 1950s. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Opposition kicks as PDP vows to rule for 60 years Oct 27, 2008
" " These reforms were difficult before, but the PDP had to brace up with courage and these have brought about the Vision 2020," he said. On electoral reforms, the President admitted that although no country could talk of free and fair elections, the party had accepted the lapses in the electoral process and took steps of setting up the body. This, he noted, would at the end of the exercise, gave the country a standard for an electoral process. Turning to corruption, the President said the PDP... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Andrew Davies: What the Dickens? Oct 26, 2008
His crumpled blue linen suit is presumably for the photographer and makes him seem less at home than he should be in his own house in Warwickshire, with books piled high around him. Little Dorrit, he says, was "such a cumbersome book I cut it in half". (Independent)
