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Concert for the Whole FamilyThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:02PMWho would ever watch a cultural show? Workpoint Entertainment's co-founder and producer Prapas Cholsaranon took that as a challenge in creating Khun Phra Chuay (Oh My God!). The TV show, which airs on Modernine TV on Sat from 3pm, has been running for seven years and that attests that the TV audience love it.

With money in hand, plans being drawn for new park visitor centerThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:43PMBy Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com With federal stimulus money in hand, the National Park Service is ready to turn the grounds of the former King Gillette Ranch into a public visitor center. A coalition of park agencies acquired the 588-acre ranch at the southeast corner of Mulholland Highway and Malibu Canyon Road in 2005 for $35 million. read more

Prime CompactsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:14PMFor those wanting the most out of a C-segment family car, there are always the 2.0-litre range-toppers to choose from. True, they only take up around 10-15% of total sales in their respective lineups, but they are worthy cars to drive and own if money isn't an object. And for the manufacturers themselves, such cars are crucial image-boosters.

Tour pros play by house rules at the GreenbrierThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:46PMGreenbrier owner Jim Justice at the grand opening of the Greenbrier’s new casino.

GS 450h luxury hybrid for the driving enthusiastThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:02PMIn the GS 450h, Lexus has created a hybrid in more ways than one.

Stirring the Pot -- July 28, 2010Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:02AMDuring my final visit to Ray Bennett Men’s Wear, the iconic proprietor made sure I had cashed in a gift certificate that had actually been used almost a year previously.

Hilton Hotels Welcomes Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'HareWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:00AMROSEMONT, Ill. & MCLEAN, Va.----Hilton Hotels today announced that it has reflagged the Rosemont Hotel at O’Hare as Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare. More than $15 million has been invested in renovations to the property including the guestrooms, corridors, lobby, health club, meeting rooms, restrooms, conference center, grand ballroom, onsite dining areas, exterior landscape and new porte coche.

Castle & Cooke takes home 2 Grand Aurora awardsWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:41AMCastle & Cooke Florida received two Grand Aurora awards during the Annual Industry Gala at the 2010 Southeast Building Conference/Green Building Show in Orlando.

Looking Ahead at Adaptive Reuse: Designing for the Gain FactorWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:31AMThe future of our design disciplines and service philosophies should bring a demand for increased ingenuity in design, flexibility, durability, and longevity in our buildings.