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Preservation awards column: Nine owners honored for preserving town's character Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:50PMThis year, the Andover Preservation Awards celebrates 21 years of recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to preserving the historic and scenic character of our community. To celebrate this milestone, the committee, composed of members of the Andover Preservation Commission, Ballardvale Historic District Commission and Andover Historical Society, selected nine notable ...
Field renovations on display for Ruth League's 50th Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:51AMWhen Ridgefield Babe Ruth celebrates its 50th anniversary this Saturday, the backdrop will be a renovated Ciuccoli Field at the old high school. The refurbishing, which includes a new scoreboard, dugouts, bleachers and concession building, is part of a six-year effort spearheaded by Ridgefield resident Robert Alicea to bring his love for the game to the town he’s called home for the past 25 years.
FestivALL leaves its mark on Charleston Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:34AMCharleston’s annual FestivALL is underway, turning the state's capital city into a hub for cultural entertainment. The festival is giving artists a chance to leave their mark on the city.
Reportlinker Adds Global Signal Generators Industry Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:21PMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
New V-O School continues to take shape Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:27AMWINCHESTER – The public had a chance to see revised plans or the new Vinson-Owen School on Monday evening and ask questions about both the site and building plans.
Memorial to veterans planned for tree park Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 4:13AMUrbandale's veterans will soon have a monument dedicated to their services and sacrifices in the city's memorial tree park.
Summer Guide: Lisa D'Amour's Motor City Bayou Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 4:38PMIf playwright Lisa D’Amour didn’t seem such a sane and affable woman, you’d be tempted to diagnose her with schizophrenia. What other theater artist manages such a maniacally varied career? Even while D’Amour prepares for the fall opening of her first Broadway show, Detroit...
From the Movies to the Museum, Michael McMillen Fabricates Artistic Tableaus Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:04PMClick images for a larger view, and watch Spencer Michels' report on Wednesday's NewsHour . I would like to see Michael McMillen's backyard. Or maybe not. The Los Angeles artist uses just about anything he can find or that he's collected over the years to shape his art work -- work that ranges from small objects like a moth pulling a brick to giant installations that viewers can walk into and ...
CAREY amp; GUARRERA REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES NAMED EXCLUSIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES AT ROLLING HILLS Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 8:43AMSEYMOUR, CT Chris Carey and Steve Guarrera of Carey Guarrera Real Estate Associates have been named as the exclusive Sales Representatives at Rolling Hills, the eclectic collection of single-family Manor and Estate homes in Seymour, CT. The new team was retained by developer Baker Residential to direct and formulate strategies for the sales program at the collection of 70 suburban residences,...
Facelift or faux campus improvements? Landscaping around new College Creek Apartments could present problems down the ... Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 4:57AMPete Haggard gazed up at a clear September sky as he walked beneath the redwood trees that lined the east side of the Humboldt State University campus.
IN THE GARDEN: Reimagining lawn Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 12:37AMIs your garden one of the many thousands across the state that is covered mostly in turf?
It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 10:07AMInnovative Landscape Design and Construction Are Specialties of Sunset Creations, Inc.
STEPHENS CENTRAL LIBRARY: New library designed to honor past, look to future Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 6:00AMWhen architect Malcolm Holzman made his many trips to San Angelo from New York City, he said he had the opportunity to see many aspects of the city and its surrounding landscape.
Blue Sky, Broad Trails: fun outdoor entertainment in and around Las Cruces Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 2:08AMMarch 20 marked the beginning of spring and now is the perfect time of year — before that summer sun beats down — to get outdoors and experience some of the natural wonders near Las Cruces. Breath deep, stretch and enjoy beating spring fever.
Cartoon Network Upfront 2011 Coverage Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 1:36PMToonzone has received images and press information about new and returning series from Cartoon Network at their 2011 Upfront presentation in New York City. Click any thumbnail image below to enlarge. Also, check out our other coverage of the... [read more]
Simi Valley man gives facelift to backyard on DIYN's 'Extra Yardage' Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:40PMBilly Derian of Simi Valley is host of the new Do-It-Yourself Network television show 'Extra Yardage,' a half-hour backyard makeover series.
Ledyard approves plan to rebuild town green Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 1:04AMLedyard - By the end of September , the small field currently used for the town's fair will be revamped to include locust trees and a brick entrance.The building plan, presented by the Ledyard Town
Landscapes function as outdoor living space Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 11:03PMHomeowners often enhance the composition of their home landscapes by adding a water feature.
Having designs on Dexter Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 10:06PMThere are days when Jeff Lindsay likes the company of a guy named Dexter and other days when he just wants to hit him on the head with a brick. Hard.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: February 2 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 6:52PMBLOOMFIELD HILLS
Research and Markets: DC-DC Converter Modules and ICs: Market Forces, Power Architectures, and Technology Developments ... Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 2:15PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "DC-DC Converter Modules and ICs: Market Forces, Power Architectures, and Technology Developments, Eleventh Edition" report to their offering.
Park design an 'ugly mistake,' council hears Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 8:05AMPORT HOPE -Linking the downtown to the proposed waterfront development was the thought behind the designs of the Ganaraska riverside parks, but even after hearing landscape architect Brad Johnson's take on the issue during Tuesday night's committee of the whole meeting, many residents still weren't [...]
Gardening with good taste Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 7:38PMby Karla Kane Local landscaper creates edible eco-systems
New welcome signs planned for Belle Plaine Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 5:02PMCome this spring, two new signs will be in place to welcome visitors to Belle Plaine. Belle Plaine Partners for Beautification is spearheading a project to place the nearly 14 feet wide metal signs along Highway 21 on the west and south entrances to the city this April. Created by Signs & Designs, Cedar Falls, [...]
Here, Neon Is Anything but Inert Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 3:30PMTo render their designs with light, retail businesses and artists have been coming to Let There Be Neon since 1972.
Bushwick art galleries: Hidden-gem establishments offer an art experience off the beaten path Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 8:10AMStudents with a sense of adventure and desire to escape Manhattan can find unique art out in Bushwick.
Form and Function Lead Market Street Plaza Debate Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMCity officials could be one step closer to a compromise that will satisfy business owners around the Market Street Plaza - and also be easy on taxpayer dollars.
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Reportlinker Adds Global Nanotechnology Industry Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 1:24PMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Vinyl Siding Holds Its Appeal to Some in Brooklyn Monday, November 8, 2010 @ 7:32AMLewis Canfield, who buys and sells Brooklyn real estate, thinks vinyl siding offers a historical “time warp.”
Lighting designer brings songs to life on the Roger Waters: The Wall tour Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 6:09AMKathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCTRoger Waters performed Pink Floyd's classic "The Wall" at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday, October 24, 2010, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. An anguished Roger Waters hammers on The Wall with his fist. The massive onstage...
Selma Al-Radi, 71, Restorer of Amiriya Madrasa Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 9:03PMWhen the archaeologist first saw the crumbling Yemeni structure, she said, “Wow, this we’ve got to save.”
City unveils downtown revitalization plans Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 12:40AMDon’t look for changes any time soon, but over the next few years, Cleveland’s downtown is expected to undergo a revitalization.
Weyers helped put a seal on Eliot history Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 1:11AMELIOT, Maine — It was an honor to create the town's seal 15 years ago, said Eliot artist Jules Weyers, and in this bicentennial year of the town's founding, he said it serves as a reminder of Eliot's illustrious past.
Archaeologists dig the Britt Gardens Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 4:10AMJACKSONVILLE — To most folks, the small piece of corroded metal found buried in the earth doesn't look like much. But to Chelsea Rose, it may be an important key that could open a door to the past.
Permeable parking, landscape changes planned on Santa Fe River trail Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 10:55PMDrivers on Alameda Street near downtown Santa Fe did a double take as they neared a metered parking space in front of Del Charro Saloon at the Inn of the Governors.
France's Venice Architecture Biennale Envoy Dominique Perrault Is on a Winning Streak Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 8:48AMA short lead time and minimal budget to produce an exhibition representing one’s country on an international stage would make any curator quiver. Yet one by one, over the past few months, the art and architecture world’s best (or best-positioned) assumed the mantle of commissioner or curator of their nations’ pavilions for this year's 12th Venice Architecture Biennale, which opened on August 29 ...
Google Doodle: new interactive 'coloured ball design a mystery' Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:44AMA new interactive Google Doodle that includes a series of coloured balls has been shrouded in mystery after no explanation was given for its sudden appearance on Tuesday.
Thank-You Notes Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:07AMFamilies express heartfelt thanks
Mother Nature provides inspiration Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:46PMThe crowds were modest, but those who did attend EcoArt Fest 2010 got a few interesting lessons on how to stay environmentally friendly while expressing your creative spirit.[...]
Talking With the Architect Carlos Ott About the Sculptural Retreat He Designed Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:48PMThe architect, who usually designs buildings for corporate clients, discusses his rare residential project.
Modern patios pop with personality Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:52AMPatios of bygone days were monochromatic squares of concrete akin to a backyard driveway, during times when outdoor entertainment was sitting in lawn chairs, popping a disc into the CD player and playing a rousing game of Trivial Pursuit.
Potomac Valley Brick Launches 2nd Annual BrickStainable Design Competition Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:01AMArchitects, engineers and design professionals around the world compete to design a net zero building using brick as the primary material.
Where the kasbahs star Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:18PMA Kasbah is a bit like a lamington: fancy-looking and full of promise on the outside but a bit bland, boring and empty on the inside. Or at least the one I'm sitting in is. On the outside it's a fairy-tale concoction of crenellated ramparts, pointy-tipped towers and red pise (rammed earth) parapets decorated with ancient Berber symbols carved into the walls.
City, TxDOT traffic star beautification plan unveiled Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:31AMFor many commuters and business travelers, the traffic star may be the first part of Henderson they see. For others, it may be the only part.
Table of Contents June 2010 Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 1:26PMYou know what they say: You can't improve what you don't measure. But some wonder if estimates about new jobs and people in their markets might be exaggerated.
Foundation seeking funds for Macomb Township veteran memorial Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 6:25AMAlthough Macomb Township Community Foundation officials estimate that a veteran's memorial in the township will cost around $70,000, they are hoping to offset much of the expense through labor donations.
Garden featured on upcoming tour to be catalogued at Smithsonian Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 9:48AMWhen Janice and Ronald West moved into their Sewickley Heights home 15 years ago, remnants of the past scattered the property. read more »
Foundation seeking funds for Macomb Township veteran memorial Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 9:57AMAlthough Macomb Township Community Foundation officials estimate that a veteran's memorial in the township will cost around $70,000, they are hoping to offset much of the expense through labor donations.
Ditch the drab: Modern patios pop with personality Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 7:37AMPatios of bygone days were monochromatic squares of concrete akin to a backyard driveway, during times when outdoor entertainment was sitting in lawn chairs, popping a disc into the CD player and playing a rousing game of Trivial Pursuit.