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    I Have To Tell You . . .  Dec 4, 2008
    "I don't want to take too much credit for this," he told the audience of well-dressed men and women seated at tables laden with white linen tablecloths and lots of glasses and cutlery. "When I started this my wife Mary was my partner. She deserves all the credit here." Then he looked at the table where he'd been sitting and said, "I love you, Mary." Well, those words fell on that huge audience like the punch line in a live variety show. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    An old partner gets lucrative new contract  Dec 4, 2008
    In addition to joining in the prime vendor food supply contract, members also cooperate to secure volume discounts on laundry and linen services, dairy and produce, and, potentially, insurance, he said. Ginsberg's had the prime vendor contract with ROC for several years during the 1990s, a period Christou described as the group's "adolescence.". (Albany Times Union)

    Pakistan's Richest Man Defies Terrorism to Expand Banking, Textile Empire  Dec 4, 2008
    Shes opened Nishat Linen in a swanky, five-story glass building in Lahore, one of three Nishat stores that feature sheets, tablecloths and aprons in exotic prints. Textile is in my blood, says Naz, sporting a floral shalwar kameez, a traditional outfit worn by women and men, as she shows off a factory in Lahore. (Bloomberg)

    Shop locally for unusual gifts  Dec 4, 2008
    Set of six linen napkins with apple, olive, and pumpkin designs. $29. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Assessing the damage  Dec 3, 2008
    14The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Goggin: Traditions get the holiday rolling  Dec 3, 2008
    Each year in addition to a lovely spread of food on the table, her mother, Mrs. O'Reilly, adorned the family's banquet size supper table with a washable linen tablecloth. Each of the children, grandchildren and great-grands were asked to write with permanent markers something they were thankful for and the date. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Sarah Haggberg's master's thesis - fashion show  Dec 1, 2008
    "Sarah's been very, very calm, very organized," Nicosia said - even when the wrong linens were delivered along with the wrong chairs a few hours before showtime ... Haggberg's initial budget paid for the venue, catering, models (whom she found on Craigslist), light, staging, sound, linen and chair rentals, invitations and other items. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railroad  Dec 1, 2008
    There were 100 people crammed into a 2-foot-wide hallway, tossing bedclothes, linens and provisions all over beds, tables and each other ... Four to a compartment on trains, with bedrolls, fresh linen and rough wool blanket included. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Food Gifts Guide  Dec 1, 2008
    What your recipient will get is a lovely gift box containing two fine linen napkins, silver napkin rings and even a card with napkin-folding directions. But the real treat comes when the menu opens. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Toni, interrupted  Nov 29, 2008
    I have a bedroom bag, I have a linen bag Morrison spends most of the school year in Princeton, where she has been a fixture since 1989. Mostly, she does her writing up by the Hudson and has it entered into a computer here, where she works on printouts, revising ad nauseam. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Ben Folds folds Newton into mix  Nov 28, 2008
    Flagg's team turned the station's kitchen into a traditional dining room, set with white linen tablecloths and fine china. The menu featured New England ingredients, including Vermont free-range turkey, vegetables, and sausage and sage stuffing with pork, cornbread, and apples. (Boston Globe)

    UK retailer Woolworths desperate for buyer  Nov 28, 2008
    But in recent years the company has struggled to remain relevant as supermarket chains expanded aggressively into its traditional business, selling everything from bed linen to toys and underwear ... Marta George, 57, a nanny, epitomized Woolworths' increasing status as good enough for staples, but not for anything special, as she bought bed linen ... I'm not going to put Woolworth's linens on my bed, but they'll suit my daughter's family just fine when they visit for a week on holiday, she... (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Party with a plan  Nov 27, 2008
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Deck the halls  Nov 27, 2008
    Thrifty and nifty Something as small as an elegant table linen can make frugal fabulous ... Table linens, pack of three, $6. (Boston Globe)

    How to Preserve Historic Newspapers  Nov 27, 2008
    (Unfolding the newspapers is also good for those printed on rag linen. . (Herald Sun)

    See the Border?  Nov 27, 2008
    "Offered is a spacious bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed, two bedside stands, a linen chest and a wrought-iron floor length mirror. En-suite bathroom has a shower, hand basin and toilet ... No description of me offered 'cause how could it possibly be objective.". PRIME TIME MENTION. (Townhall.com)

    You've got to dump Gordon, Tana - and I should know because I was ...  Nov 27, 2008
    In the process of airing her filthy linen, Sarah Symonds joined that despicable but growing band of women: the mistresses who seem to have forgotten the rules. Throughout history, great - and lesser - men have had their sorry little bits on the side; and, broken vows notwithstanding, often without too much harm done. (Daily Mail)

    Woolworths suspends trading pending possible sale  Nov 26, 2008
    But in recent years the company has struggled to remain relevant as supermarket chains expanded aggressively into its traditional business, selling everything from bed linen to toys and underwear. "Every year supermarkets take more and more business away in confectionery, kids' clothing, music," said Nick Bubb, a retail analyst at Pali International. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    • What you need to entertain during the holidays  Nov 26, 2008
    The choice was unanimous: white hemstitched linen. "It's a nice, crisp, fresh look, which you can dress up with a monogram," Bluford says. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Retail space opens up in Atlanta, discounters move in  Nov 25, 2008
    The closure of stores by , Linens N Things Inc., and Goody s Family Clothing Inc. represents a total space slightly larger than Cumberland Mall in Atlanta, according to data from and LLC.. Circuit City is closing 16 stores, Linen N Things is closing 18 stores, Whitehall Jewelers is closing 10 stores, and Goody s has already closed eight stores ... Dollar Tree won t take the big space a vacant Circuit City or Linen N Things will leave behind both retailers averaged around 30,000 square feet per... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    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
    com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Local - 24hours. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Who does the food shopping?Problem with a work spouse?  Nov 14, 2008
    Cee , a lil version of linen and things but not as well capitalized. By mqew. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    '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
    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. Download a Free Scan r csm. (Yahoo News)

    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)

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