A Gifted Talent Oct 30, 2008
As always in a Seiwert ballet, the steps are geometrically inventive, the partnering folding in on itself with the precision of origami. But Seiwert seems uncomfortable with the more human interactions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Family Briefs Oct 28, 2008
On Oct. 18, two SUNY Cortland childhood and early childhood education faculty members, Lin Lin and Susana Davidenko, and Lin's daughter, Ruohan Zhang, an 8th grader in the Cortland City School District, will help attendees learn about the oldest Chinese puzzle, Tangram, and the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, origami. Children will discover shapes, create shapes of their own and make three-dimensional ornaments. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
All are invited to the Church Fall Fair Oct 28, 2008
Some of the items are needlework, hand painted wooded items, scarves, fleece items, grocery sacks, jewelry, holiday decorations, aprons, origami, baby gifts and much more. In addition to members handcrafts, there will be local crafters and artisans selling their beautiful handcrafts such as felted wool goods, computerized note cards, knit goods, jewelry, painted items and homemade jams. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Predictions anyone, and more Oct 25, 2008
Instead of folding like origami, this team fought back. Granted, it was mostly second teamers and such, but the Pistons have a pretty solid bench with Stuckey, Bynum, Maxiell, Afflalo, and a couple of others that can carry some of the slack once Billups, Hamilton, Wallace, Prince, and others are not on the floor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Top 8 of NHFF '08 Oct 23, 2008
This year, among the dozens of films I didn't get to see was one that got a thanks-to-popular-demand second screening: "Between the Folds." The origami documentary sounded right up my alley and it ended up winning the Audience Choice Award but I had grand jury films I needed to see at those times, so I'll have to catch it another time. I'm a sucker for a good documentary. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Japanese teacher helping Chippewa Falls middle school students Oct 22, 2008
Throughout his visit, he has taught classes on Japanese schools, origami, food, calligraphy, clothing, tools and many other topics. Japanese culture is interesting, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Visiting teacher from Japan introduces Trempealeau students to her homeland Oct 21, 2008
During another lesson, Mugita taught the students how to make origami samurai helmets and cats and dogs ... She had contact with all grades and was able to teach calligraphy, origami, music and cooking, as well as lessons on Japanese toys and her country. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
HELP IS NEARBY IF CANCER STRIKES Oct 21, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Last Update: 09:15 AM EDT. Posted: 3:23 amOctober 21, 2008. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Dana's View: No Jake, no cake? Oct 19, 2008
His eye settled on our 12-foot folding boat, Origami. His next request was, Could we go for a boat ride. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
S.F. seeks cultural authenticity for Tea Garden Oct 17, 2008
"We now dedicate a whole section of the gift shop to selling books about Japanese gardens and origami, even though they don't really make money," he said. Lo said his family will look at the new request for bids and is likely to apply to stay at the tea garden. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Just One Thing: Green Your Halloween Oct 17, 2008
Creative uses for old wrapping paper: shred it for packaging material, make gift tags for next year, use it for kids' art projects like papier-mache, origami or collages. Reuse Holiday Cards. (ABC News)
Globally Recognized Interior Architect and Designer Launches Houston-Based Firm Oct 14, 2008
Taking a cue from Origami, Lauren Rottet turned a flat plane into a table using as few folds as possible. (Dwell). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Herbal medicine popular at Ginseng Festival Oct 13, 2008
Eccentric crafts and wares also included intricately-made, beautiful origami work by Itoko Kobayashi, of New Milford, N.J. This was Kobayashi s first year coming to the festival and she said the people were very nice here. Kobayashi s The Space Waraku (www. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
'New Trajectories' shares work from Croatia, Slovenia Oct 12, 2008
It looks as if someone had taken a Japanese work of origami, created with rice paper, stretched it from floor to ceiling, and put lights behind it. Why. (Boston Globe)
To be creative is, in fact, Canadian Oct 12, 2008
Add origami, costume design, egg decorating, flower arranging, and on and on. Canadians, it seems, like making things, and they like appreciating things that are made. (Globe and Mail)
Historians seek skeletons, ghosts from local attics Oct 11, 2008
CLICK TO ENLARGE An origami black cat. (Jay Grabiec/Staff Photographer). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The true financial cockroaches survived Oct 10, 2008
For too long, the best and the brightest students from the best universities have been drawn into lucrative careers in "financial origami". Maybe now, as visiting US physicist Lawrence Krauss said last month, bright students will again be interested in becoming scientists, engineers, teachers, and poets, where their intellects and creativity will be fully exercised, even though their wallets may not be. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Industrial Origami snaps up $17 million Oct 7, 2008
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Comedic Yalies look for laughs post-graduation Oct 5, 2008
Some days, he sees sketch ideas everywhere: the way the girl across from him opens her mouth abnormally wide to drink her orange soda, or the way a man sitting nearby is making dinosaurs out of origami. Some days, inspiration flows like electricity. (Yale Herald, CT)
If nothing else, Davis provides great theater, often of the absurd Oct 3, 2008
(10-01) 20:50 PDT -- Tuesday was my day off, but when I heard Al Davis was holding a news conference at Raiders headquarters, I dropped what I was doing (my Mount Rushmore origami project) and sped to Al. ameda. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Too much math too soon Sep 25, 2008
I also have successfully used origami to teach basic geometry concepts, and my kids absolutely love it. I have bought used public school math text books ($4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nyssas Morinaka stays busy with origami projects Sep 23, 2008
It is important to keep doing origami to maintain the knowledge of how things are made, Morinaka said. If you are young you can pick it up again easily. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Carefree childhood Sep 22, 2008
One of the boys rushed out to the verandah and set his origami boat afloat. Soon all sizes of origami boats were sailing down the drain accompanied by shrieks of delight. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Are you an elitist? 18 revealing ways to know for sure Sep 13, 2008
A "real American" is A) an obese deer hunter/blue-collar millworker with a giant truck and a gentle smile and a thing for origami B) a tattooed yoga-loving urbanite intellectual hipster who loves A.S. Byatt and red meat C) The Muslim chef/mother of three who was born in Fort Wayne and went to Burning Man for the first time this year and dropped Ecstasy and was struck to giggling wonderment by the gorgeous silliness of all existence, D) the nice living next door, E) What is this, f--ing alphabet... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Math Fairs for Engaging Students Sep 13, 2008
Geometry student developed applications of symmetry, fractals, origami, etc. Music the mathematics of music. (Suite101.com)
Tricks with dicks Sep 12, 2008
It began in the bath as a child, and grew at university, but his genital origami career really climaxed after teaming up with Simon Morley their debut at 1998's Melbourne International Comedy Festival was a big hit. Ten years later, they're still going. (iAfrica.com)
'Bangkok Dangerous' is stalled by inertia Sep 6, 2008
And there are certain filmmakers who can take a stack of movies and build an entertaining work of cinematic origami. There's not much real life in a Scorsese or Tarantino picture, but the movies are always inarguably alive. (Boston Globe)
Racing carnivals war over fashion Sep 4, 2008
The first of Spring Fashion Week's official shows began last night with Luxe Collective, including richly coloured cotton day dresses by Nevenka, complicated origami effects by Nicola Finetti, and delicate floral silk afternoon dresses by Melbourne brand White Suede. "This is a great way to directly connect with our consumer," said Rosemary Masic of Nevenka. (Sydney Morning Herald)
What's Happening Sep 4, 2008
Origami Class - 4 to 6 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; for teens ages 11-18; origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to create an object, such as a bird or horse, by using geometric folds and crease patterns instead of gluing or cutting the paper; all supplies will be provided; (706) 769-3950 or www. clarke. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local 4-Hers showcase animals, origami art at 163rd County Fair Aug 29, 2008
Alexandra from Amenia gave a presentation for the judges in which she discussed the history of the origami art form and even asked the audience what they would like her to make. After hearing several suggestions, she decided on a final figure and showed an agile aptitude for the craft. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Katie Tyson of Schochoh and Mari Suzuki of Japan work together making sugar cookies at Tyson's home. Suzuki spent a month with the family as part of a 4-H exchange program designed to give Japanese teens a chance to experience life in America. Aug 27, 2008
Mari also gave them a calligraphy set and an origami set and gave Katie some lessons in those arts. The family also enjoyed watching the Olympics together. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Around Oconee: Bee expert speaks out Aug 27, 2008
In an upcoming event, students ages 11 to 18 are invited to an origami class from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 4. Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding - creating an object, such as a bird or horse, by using geometric folds and crease patterns instead of gluing or cutting the paper. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Martin Carl Jacobson (28) Aug 26, 2008
Hobbies he enjoyed were biking, fishing, boating, golfing, bowling, astronomy, quilting, photography, archery, reloading, hunting, riding his dual sport motorcycle, woodworking, welding and origami. Martin enjoyed staying home, but because Ann loved to travel (and not always just to see family) they took two perfect vacations. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dreaming big Aug 25, 2008
Whether Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer (to give the game its full, still-mysterious title) can live up to Cage's lofty ambitions, and the expectations of publisher Sony is still uncertain, but what is clear after the presentation is that this will be a pioneering and fascinating game when it is released in around 12 months time. Cage begins the presentation by describing himself as the "writer and director" of Heavy Rain and CEO of Quantic Dream, based in Paris. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Aug 23, 2008
One of his college roommates was John Hollis, a 'M.K.' (missionary's kid), known for his skills at origami. "Clark located the burial place of Samuel Peck in Greenwood Cemetery, the oldest in Tuscaloosa, lying at the head of Paul William Bryant Drive. I drove there and, after a short search, found Alabama's first poet laureate beneath a marble slab that read as follows: 'Samuel Minturn Peck, Poet Laureate of Alabama, Nov. l4, l855 - May 3, l938.' His was one of seven graves surrounded by an... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
The rural life Aug 22, 2008
Compared to the swallows, the early bats - fluttering between the trees - look, at first, like origami contraptions capable only of struggling flight. Compared to the bats, it seems improbable that a firefly can fly. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Sony Conference Aug 21, 2008
8:39 a.m. -- These are scenes from the Origami Killer demonstration we received previously. Very intense contextual gameplay with an extremely vivid emotional touch. (IGN PS2)
Spectacular women Aug 19, 2008
They've perfected the withering stare that makes a nasty salesperson, flight attendant, or coworker fold like an origami swan. My favorite women may feel bad about their necks, but they feel pretty damn good about their legs. (CNN)
Critic's picks - visual arts Aug 18, 2008
Drawing on objects from dozens of disparate cultures, it includes wedding cakes and imperial crowns, origami and gowns, dresses, caskets, chests, jewelry, textiles, paintings, photographs, and fans. At its best, it's intimate, private, even erotic. (Boston Globe)
Downtown Modesto becomes ground zero for foodies, art Aug 17, 2008
The fourth annual festival also offered demonstrations by local artists, a place for kids to paint or color or make origami birds, and lots of vendors with jewelry and paintings for sale. Five bands took the stage throughout the day and adults sampled the reds and whites from E.lo Winery and 14 other wineries. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Wedding artifacts from kimonos to crowns on exhibit at Peabody Essex Aug 16, 2008
It includes wedding cakes and imperial crowns, origami and gowns, dresses, caskets, chests, jewelry, textiles, paintings, photographs, fans, and even a Jewish wedding contract. The premise is simple: Weddings inspire art. (Boston Globe)
Keynotes for August 14 Aug 15, 2008
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP- Acton artist Judy Dunn will conduct a free workshop on folding origami Peace Cranes Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Serendipity shop, 63 Main St. Artist Judy is creating Peace Cranes for every American and Iraqi person lost during the current conflict. To sign up for the free workshop for adults and children call owner Lori Burton at the shop, 978-562-7756. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Review of Edward Scissorhands Aug 13, 2008
Edward briefly ingratiates himself to others by styling hair, cutting lawns, grooming dogs, grilling shish kabobs, and creating origami art, but eventually he endures insults, attacks, and imprisonment in his quest to fit into the family and the town. Rejection turns the sweet-natured Edward into a monster of sorts. (Suite101.com)
Artists on the road Aug 9, 2008
The Mystic Aquarium will have a table for making origami sea animals, and the Alliance for Living will have a craft table for making nautical flags, which children can install their own names on. The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will have activities, and the Noank Foundry will have what they call sculpture magic. (Westerly Sun, RI)
August activities and programs at the Wilmington Memorial Library Aug 5, 2008
Origami Doll Drop-in Craft Program: Monday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Aug. 15. During the week of Aug. 11-15, all ages are invited to make an origami doll by simply folding construction paper. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Health/Science Calendar Aug 4, 2008
The origami work of MIT associate professor Erik Demaine will be featured in a new film ... Between the folds Green Fuse Films presents a feature documentary about 10 artists and scientists who reinterpreted the ancient art of origami. (Boston Globe)
TV Guide to Honor 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with Sixth Annual after Party Jul 19, 2008
The richly draped tent will offer the tradition of eastern culture with an amazing centerpiece of one thousand origami cranes bringing happiness and prosperity to all attending. "Preparing to open its doors this summer in the midst of the bright lights of Hollywood Boulevard, The Kress is poised to become one of the citys premier celebrity nightlife destinations. Occupying prime space that was previously the historic Fredericks of Hollywood building, the newly restored Kress is a modern... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reaping What You Sew Jul 17, 2008
In the process, Etsy has attracted more than 100,000 sellers who that have opened shops on the site: From England to Australia to South America, craftsmen are online selling everything from origami to hammocks to pottery to crochet. With categories like "Geekery"--that include a Nintendo Super Mario coaster and a zombie bunny finger puppet--it seems as though Kalin wants to establish a group for everyone on his site. (Fox News)
Importing child care Jul 16, 2008
Au pair Saori Hayakawa has brought a bit of her native Japan to Kim and Brian Roemer's Detroit-area home, teaching the three kids under 7 some Japanese, showing them origami and getting them to try eating seaweed. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Hayakawa has polished her English, joined a barbershop quartet and taken her own parents to Niagara Falls. (CNN)
Make-A-Wish sends Berlin youth on Disney cruise Jul 13, 2008
Students made him 999 origami cranes, some with messages or prayers on them. He made the 1,000 crane, with his wish on it. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
'7 Over 70' awards presented Jul 3, 2008
As a retiree since 1992, Ted has continued to share his hobbies of origami, stained glass, genealogy and photography by giving programs and teaching small workshops at churches, school libraries and clubs in Melrose and neighboring towns. He has served as treasurer of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library for many years. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
HAUTE COUTURE: Sugar plum Valentino Jul 3, 2008
Sugar plum Valentino - International Herald Tribune. Chris Moore / Karl Prouse. (International Herald Tribune)
New manager to take over kids museum Jun 28, 2008
This fall, the museum's language and culture classes will focus on Japan, with opportunities to learn part of the language as well as origami. Beside the classes and camps, Hein will see the museum through a move or two. (Durango Herald)
Thai PM Fights for His Political Life Jun 28, 2008
A member of the opposition Democrats accused Samak of being "immature" and "verbally and mentally dysfunctional." During the heated debate over his political future, Samak showed his disdain by pointedly folding origami cranes. He responded to the charges of mental incompetence by countering that he went for a medical check-up every three months and that doctors had found nothing amiss. (Time.com)
It's a crafty world: Center exhibits homegrown art Jun 27, 2008
"I love origami," she said, sporting a delicate origami pin on her left shoulder. "So we came to see the origami in the exhibit." ... But origami is just one item in the current CraftTexas 2008 exhibit that runs through Aug. 17 in the main gallery. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
ComingHome wrote on Jun 21, 2008 2:18 AM:" We are moving back to Bismarck after a long stay away. Winters are long and cold there but the atmosphere and people make it worth it. Something to help fill up the long cold days of Jan.-Feb. would be nice. Could this empty building be used as Adult/Child Learning Center of sorts. I know we have many talented people in the community. They could offer everything from sewing lessons, painting, Salsa dancing to origami for the little ones. Lets put a or... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
An art center worth the climb Jun 22, 2008
You perceive that it's formed of crisply folded planes, as if an enormous origami crane had touched down in Williamstown. The Clark is one of the country's best small art museums, and in Stone Hill Center, which opens today, it has added a wonderful piece of architecture. (Boston Globe)
Where's the love for arts education? Jun 21, 2008
I also taught origami for training in 3D design ... We all love the visual arts and draw, paint, make cards, or practice origami daily ... One of mine had an origami model selected by Origami USA to be included in the Children s Origami traveling exhibition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Critic's corner Jun 19, 2008
Martha Behind Bars 8 p.m., Lifetime Movie NetworkLine up, ladies, for origami instruction. OUT OF BODY Fear Itself 10 p.m., Channel 7Colin Ferguson from "Eureka" plays a guy who's in a car accident and winds up switching bodies with a jailed serial killer. (Boston Globe)
An anthology of old-school play Jun 17, 2008
What it is: An origami "flexagon" that has been used for ages to predict the future. It's cheaper than a palm reading and less complicated than tracking celestial movements. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Dana's View: To gaze and to graze Jun 15, 2008
REGIONAL - I have mentioned my little folding boat Origami before in this column ... Origami has a six horsepower Nissan outboard to move it along and this small motor does a good job at doing just that ... I knew Origami s little outboard was a miser with gas and wanted to know just how miserly it was. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Paper Princess Jun 13, 2008
Instead of pouring make-believe tea for stuffed animals, Julie makes origami models. After practicing for only a year, she has become a Children s OrigamiUSA artist ... Last March, Julie submitted two swans one black, one gray, based on a model designed by Stephen Weiss to the international competition Origami by Children 2008. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Larisa Kupris makes a trip of a lifetime Jun 12, 2008
I learned how to make homemade sushi and how to construct an origami crane during my Japanese home visit. I flew through the jungles of Costa Rica while I was on a Canopy Adventure. (Westerly Sun, RI)
DANCE THEATER REVIEW Jun 10, 2008
Often working in pairs, they fold together like cunningly made origami, pull apart like stretchy taffy and lever each other up as if they were taking turns as puppeteers and lightweight puppets themselves. They're also pretty good at impersonating rocks for Wonderboy's benefit. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Initiative rewarded: GCCA director announces 2008 arts grant recipients Jun 7, 2008
Others were: the Ulster-Greene ARC, 1,100 for visual arts programs for developmentally disabled adults; Windham Arts Alliance, 750 for sandcastle sculpture program and Artfest 08, and the Windham Public Library, 1,100 for youth theater, Chinese brush painting, and origami programs. Greene County Initiative Program Grants and the amounts went to: Bronck Museum, 2,300 to continue, expand and promote cultural educational and arts programming; Catskill Mountain Foundation, 3,000 towards artist fees... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
