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- Guanajuato, Mexico, where Old World still lingers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:15PMIn the City Made from Silver, the Basilica is a bright gold, bistro table tops are hammered copper and the Spanish balconies are black iron. At the moment, however, I'm just trying to climb a twisty stone street without being flattened by Toyota steel. Life... Guanajuato - Mexico - Copper - Spanish language - Gold
- Sealing the courthouse Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:15AMA steep set of ladder stairs lead up into the clock tower of the Pipestone County Courthouse. Once inside the small bright room, the wind whistles through gaps in the clock face, which contains the original glass from the 1902 construction.
- Cherokee Man Wins Right To Fly Flag In Yard Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:16AMCHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- A Cherokee County man said he is flying his flag higher than ever after winning a court fight. The Bridgemill Community Association warned Ron Tripodo to take down the flag pole with the U.S. flag on it from his front yard.
- Merrill couple build home with sustainability in mind Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:37AMTOWN OF MERRILL -- Richard and Becky Flatau of the town of Merrill know their sustainable, energy-efficient home is all its stacked up to be. They hand built their cordwood, or stacked wood, home in 1979 long before the green movement became popular, and today they travel the country conducting workshops on the alternative building method.
- Beauty in old stuff Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:07AMWhen it comes to the art of restoration work, Cat Anderson plies her craft in many directions. This highly experienced home restorer takes delight in a wide variety of rehabilitative projects. Whether painstakingly applying period wallpaper, removing multiple coats of paint from century-old woodwork, restoring a stained-glass window, rewiring antique light fixtures, or re-weaving a worn wicker ...
- Powering the next generation digital life Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:10AMBANGALORE, INDIA: It won’t be long before smart metering becomes commonplace and our connected homes have washing machines and microwaves with Web interfaces that can be controlled remotely with a smartphone whenever and wherever, helping to slash energy bills and reduce our carbon footprint.
- First St Jude’s was ‘small gem’ in Bowral Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:29PMANGLICAN worship south of the Cowpastures first took place in a weatherboard chapel that opened at Sutton Forest in 1830 and then in the more imposing Christ Church at Bong Bong, dedicated in 1845.
- Atheros grows with Opulan purchase Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:25AMAtheros Communications Inc. reports the acquisition of Opulan Technologies Corp., a privately held fabless semiconductor company specializing in solutions for passive optical networking ( PON ) and broadband access aggregation ( MUX ). The acquisition expands Atheros' platform solutions for its networking customers worldwide, and enhances its strong R&D capabilities and customer relationships in ...
- Sir Elton John's Hollywood Pad Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMSir Elton John and his partner, filmmaker David Furnish, pose in front of a Damien Hirst creation, which sets the tone for their 1970s-inspired Los Angeles home.
- Va. Tech to launch residential colleges in 2011, 2012 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:47AMBLACKSBURG – Beginning in fall 2011, Virginia Tech will offer new residential colleges.
- Nonprofit groups get edge against private investors for foreclosed properties Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:00AMMore banks are agreeing to give them first chance to buy; houses are rehabbed for new homeowners, not renters.
- Rust seeks partners in restoration Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:36PMRust College has asked the Marshall County Board of Supervisors for help in seeking a grant of $800,000 to begin assessment and work on the restoration of its five historic buildings located on the former Mississippi Industrial College campus.
- Cisco, Itron to jointly design smart energy grid communications Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:25PMComputerworld - Networking giant Cisco today announced an alliance with Itron, a Liberty Lake, Wash.-based utility metering technology company, to develop secure Internet Protocol (IP) communications technology for so-called smart energy grids that connect wired and wireless networks.
- Kiwanis Club Holds Their Tuesday Lunch; Topic: Broadband Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:04PMChipley – The Chipley Kiwanis Club met for its weekly luncheon at Pattillo’s Restaurant at the Washington – Holmes County Technical Center. Lunch was provided by the staff of the Washington-Homes County Technical Center. The guest speaker was...
- Why British companies face a three-way challenge to greater success in China Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:54AMAs UK companies and investors find themselves starved for growth at home and in many traditional markets, many are now asking: can China, with projected GDP growth of 10pc this year, feed their ambitions?
- Vancouver mayor puts West End tower on hold to consult with ‘hacks’ Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:03PMDecision would have been made regardless of mayor’s profane blunder, residents and city officials say
- Deer pose problem Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:15PMCitizens please Google: problem with deer in Cranbrook, B.C.
- Atheros Completes Acquisition of Opulan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:07PMExpands Networking Portfolio to Deliver Gigabit Broadband Access and Robust Hybrid Connectivity for Homes and Multi-Dwelling Units
- Atheros Completes Acquisition of Opulan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:01PMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Atheros Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR - News ), a global leader in innovative technologies for wireless and wired communications, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Opulan Technologies Corp., a privately held fabless semiconductor company specializing in solutions for passive optical networking (PON) and broadband access ...
- Lisa Pickell Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Orren Pickell Designers & Builders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:07PMLAKE BLUFF, IL--(Marketwire - August 31, 2010) - Orren Pickell Designers & Builders, the Midwest's premier design/build firm, announced that Lisa Pickell , age 30, was appointed to Chief Operating Officer. Lisa joined Orren Pickell Designers & Builders in 2004 as head of the award-winning Orren Pickell Remodeling Group, overseeing all aspects of the company's renovation process, from design ...
- Cameron Sinclair: Pakistan: Community Led Sustainable Reconstruction Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:23PMIt has been devastating to watch the waters slowly rise and sweep away whole villages in Pakistan. With over 20 Million people affected the question...
- Column One: Dramatic, historic and prices slashed, yet no buyers are biting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:21PMThe Ennis House, a Frank Lloyd Wright textile block home from 1924, is now listed for sale at $7.495 million. Standing before it is a board member of the Ennis House Foundation, Robert Leary.
- The Club Creating a Community Before it's Even Built Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:00AMProgram Introduces Future Residents to Active Lifestyle They Will Enjoy at The Club Long Before They Move Into Their New Homes
- 3D, tablets galore expected at consumer electronics show Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:25AMIDG News Service - Changes made to your text: * Link to Microsoft landing page has been added * Link to [Ss]martphones? landing page has been added * Link to Android landing page has been added Your revised body text: The world's largest consumer electronics makers are gathering in Berlin for the 50th Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show.
- What might have been Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:07AMSO it is almost over. Today is the last chance to visit Scotland's Housing Expo before the builders and landscapers return and it becomes a place for people to live.
- Near downtown neighborhood asks for historic designation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31AMMembers of the St. Mary's Historic Neighborhood Association took the first step tonight toward having the near-downtown area included in a local historic district.
- Alcatel-Lucent powers Philippine broadband growth through MiViewTV Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:21PMBanking on the growing preference for personalized entertainment, Alcatel-Lucent has launched a next-generation software suit for the Philippine market. Dubbed as MiViewTV, the video delivery platform allows multiple applications for customizable television and multimedia access of end users. In a recent press conference in Manila, Alcatel-Lucent Philippines President and Managing Director ...
- Mariemont condos move ahead Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:57AMIn spite of the housing market downturn and tough lending environment, two local developers are finding success with a multi-phased condominium project planned for Mariemont.
- Locals engage in evolution of diverse Upper West Side Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:06AMColumbia sits at the very north end of the Upper West Side, a diverse Manhattan neighborhood that stretches south to the edge of Central Park at 59th Street.
- Real Estate Roundup Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:08AMProjects, developments and other activity in cities in and around San Diego County
- TV show helps people discover Evansville Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:22PMThe City of Evansville is spending $36,000 in a promotional package through Discover Wisconsin, and the Chamber of Commerce is requesting an additional $20,000 for economic development.
- Fort Wayne South Side Pride Gathers At The Gazebo Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:40PMFORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Critics of Fort Wayne’s south side may believe it is no longer a vibrant community with higher crime rates and struggling retail growth. But there are many people who would beg to differ with that critical assessment.
- Is Moving Pasadena's Only Frank Lloyd Wright to Japan the Answer? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:39PMMillard House, or La Minitura, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in Pasadena (Photo by Ron's Log via Flickr) If you ask the Pasadena Star-News' Larry Wilson , the answer is no. Thanks to an AP article about "starchitect" homes stagnating on the real estate market , Pasadena's La Minitura, aka the Millard House , is showing up in the news again. The house, built in 1923, is "the first of the great ...
- Editorial: Cashing in on the past can brighten Jackson County's economic future Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:24AMThis weekend, tens of thousands of people are descending on the Cascades and its park for an event whose ending was resolved nearly 150 years ago.The Cascades Civil War Muster is Jackson County's most popular event that trades in on...
- Tiny Ecuador offers wonders of nature Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:18AMNo offense against the Galapagos Islands. Home to giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and other exotic creatures, the archipelago off Ecuador's coast ranks for me - and many other travelers - among the top places to visit before I die.
- AROUND THE COUNTY Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:14AMProjects, developments and other activity in cities in and around OC
- Katrina survivors settle in Valley Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMShe's made friends here. She and her husband have started a new dental practice. The family has settled in. But ... "It's like being from Pompeii. We can just never go home," she said, explaining that so much of the city she remembers is gone.
- Area residents recall Hurricane Katrina five years later Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:13AMMemories are fresh for some local residents five years after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast
- Fairy-tale mansions line Oakland block Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:45PMOf all the nooks that defy Oakland's gritty reputation, the most amiably surrealistic might be the homes lining an oval block of Picardy Drive near Mills College. Designed as a set of "modest mansions," it's a fevered fairy tale of stucco bungalows in pastel... Mills College - Oakland - United States - California - Arts
- Drivers share their favorite Western New York routes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:35AMMost drivers have a favorite stretch of road. Whether it’s scenic or soulful, that road may evoke a pleasant memory. It could provide a quick escape. Some drivers like curves in their roads, others prefer different scenery fields in one short drive.
- Restoring Daniel Chester French’s Sculpture Studio Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:34PMRestoring Daniel Chester French’s sculpture studio, vintage drafting tools and a million-dollar display window at Heritage Auction Galleries.
- Brian Bethea Smith , 55: Architect made new houses fit surroundings Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:04PMBrian Bethea Smith , 55: Architect made new houses fit surroundings
- Herbert B. Turner: A lasting legacy in Del Mar Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:58PMBefore environmentalism became trendy, Del Mar's Herb Turner came up with his own philosophy of building in harmony with the land. Photo by: File Photo Longtime Del Mar resident Herbert B. Turner, who lived on Zuni Drive in the home he designed, died Aug. 16 at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke. The renowned artist and builder was the mastermind for dozens of homes and commercial properties ...
- Herbert B. Turner: A lasting legacy in Del Mar Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:49PMBefore environmentalism became trendy, Del Mar's Herb Turner came up with his own philosophy of building in harmony with the land. Longtime Del Mar resident Herbert B. Turner, who lived on Zuni Drive in the home he designed, died Aug. 16 at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke. The renowned artist and builder was the mastermind for dozens of homes and commercial properties in the neighborhood ...
- Five Years Later, Hollywood Is Still Helping NOLA Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:39PMWhen Hurricane Katrina struck in New Orleans, stars of all stripes come forward to offer aid, but not everyone stayed the course. These celebrities did.
- Learn, enjoy with library's new nonfiction Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:44PMLook for new nonfiction books about dental care, landlord-tenant rights, children's literature and much more at the public libraries.
- Romanian mayor prefers gold to UNESCO World Heritage Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:04AMIt's a rare day when a mayor balks at proposals that his town be entered on the World Heritage List next to such illustrious sites as the Taj Mahal
- Expo 2010 Shanghai Kunshan Friendship Day (Aug.25) >> Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:05AMZhouzhuang is reputed as the“most beautiful water town in China. It is a AAAAA national scenic sight where the architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties together with traditional bridges, canals and homes have been lovingly preserved in their original state.
- Town column: Luxury, rarity on view at new Hinsdale Drives event Sept. 18 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:22AMFor several years area women have enjoyed working on and attending Hinsdale Cooks! a springtime Hinsdale Historical Society benefit which offers the opportunity to visit some of the most interesting kitchens in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills.
- From the city manager: Part of Monroe closed for work Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:21AMThe following is from the “Items of Interest” memo City Manager Thomas Genovese sent to city officials and directors Aug. 19. It has been edited for style and length.
