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2012 Scion iQ first drive: Mighty mite Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:23AMCNET Car Tech gets a preview drive in the tiny Scion iQ city car, set for release as a 2012 model later this year.
CONO grant helps kids get taste of the arts Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:28AMDECATUR - Amid vibrant color photographs of the Costa Rican rain forest, art teacher Kelly Naschert encouraged her young students to look closely and think about exactly where the photographer's pictures encouraged them to focus their gaze.
Australian label Oroton comes to Malaysia Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:05PMLeading Australian luxury accessories label Oroton has spread its wings to Malaysia, opening a flagship boutique in Suria KLCC and a second boutique at The Gardens Mall. The 78-year-old brand, known for its beautiful, modern and timeless leather bags and accessories for men and women, is one of Australia’s most luxurious home-grown labels.
BART And BMW: Trains To Get A Makeover From Luxury Car Company Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:52PMDoes anyone know how BMW feels about interior carpeting? This is a serious question now that DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the German car manufacturer BMW, has won the contract to design the next generation of BART trains.
Save the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:15PMThe federal Land and Water Conservation Fund is threatened in the U.S. House of Representatives. Guest columnists Dan Nordstrom and Joe McSwiney urge Congress to keep the program, which uses money from federal oil and gas leases to expand parks.
Robo-vac, bouncing blender in design finals Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:00PMRobo TAP is a floor cleaner you can direct with your feet. It's one of eight finalists in this year's Electrolux Design Lab competition.
The life of design Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:20PMWhat is the difference between art and design? Well, surely there are many differences. Design serves a practical function in a way that art doesn't, or cannot. The process of creating design is comparable to art but design typically serves a client and art is typically an individual, or personal, pursuit. Moreover, design often requires a number of different skills and therefore can be ...
Sprayground Readies 2011 Summer/Fall Line Of Backpacks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:21PMBack in April, we posted a story about NYC-based backpack company Sprayground receiving flack for their graffiti-utility packs. Well, since then, the company has been received positive feedback... and are readying their upcoming Summer/Fall 2011 line.
Professional Home Staging, Residential Design and Interior Decorations Expert, MHM Professional Staging CEO, Megan ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:59PMORLANDO, FL July 19, 2011 Megan Morris, Founder and CEO of residential home staging company, MHM Professional Staging, recently published an article on her website www.professionalstaging.com, that challenges home sellers to take a second look at the colors adorning their interiors and consider bringing the up to well season The article, titled Cool Colors to Beat the ...
by Rufus Thompson Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:36AMThe three finalists of the Ferrari World Design Contest with Fernando Alonso and Luca di Montezemolo. Click for larger images Seoul's Hongik University have scooped first place in the 2011 Ferrari World Design Contest.
Indiana Landmarks Takes on Evansville Greyhound Project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMIndiana Landmarks today took steps toward getting Evansville's Greyhound Terminal in running order. Pending board approval, the private, nonprofit organization plans to restore the rare building at the corner of NW Third and Sycamore Streets.
Piper to Display Product Line at Oshkosh; First Ready Set Fly Owner to Make Appearance Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:55AMOshkosh, Wisc., July 19, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. will exhibit its product line and a mockup of its new PiperJet Altaire at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, July 25-31.
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Has Li-Ion Battery Technology to Increase Fuel Efficiency Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:44AMWith gas prices still pretty high, the professionals at Friendly Honda in Poughkeepsie, NY know that although style and technology is important to buyers, fuel efficiency is a very big part of the buying decision as well. One of the best things about the 2012...
Style: 3 Designing women to watch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:37AMBy Kimberly Lawson It's difficult to describe the way a woman feels when she walks into a party and spies someone wearing the exact same outfit. The tightness in her chest and shortness of breath? That's pure agony and despair. No woman wants to be caught in that predicament. But thankfully, people in the creative community recognize the importance of being one of a kind. Here, we've profiled ...
Mosaic tiles Create an Authentic and Unique Design Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:39AMRepetitive home interior creates disinterest. In order to have something different and original you have to be innovative as much as possible. And in order to have a creative pattern and designs, mosaic tiles are one of the two many materials that you can use.
Robert Graham Brings Their American Eclectic Style to the World of Denim Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:24PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of a large investment into the Robert Graham brand and the announcement of Michael Buckley joining as the new Chief Executive Officer, Robert Graham Holdings is pleased to announce its men’s denim licensing partnership with International Denim Group N.A. led by President Gary Sims, former President of Wholesale at William Rast. The premium denim line will ...
Trump Ocean Club Opens as Tallest Building in Latin America Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:09PMThe first international Trump Hotel Collection project features a striking yet intimate design by HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
Sendero Springs lets families have it all Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:01PMSendero Springs lets families have it all
House Beautiful 2011 Kitchen of the Year Comes to Life Digitally with Autodesk Homestyler Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:41PMHouse Beautiful will unveil the 2011 Kitchen of the Year, designed by Tyler Florence, renowned chef and TV star, at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Monday, July 18. For the first time, the Kitchen of Year can also ...
First Drive Report: 2011 Liberty E-Range Electric Range Rover Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:46PMIf you’re a regular visitor to this site, you’ll know that we’ve said before that making a good electric car is hard, even for large automakers like Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Chevrolet. As for turning [...]
Solana Beach: Renovated Fletcher Cove Community Center close to completion Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:54PMOn July 1, as part of the City of Solana Beach’s Centennial Celebration, the newly renovated Fletcher Cove Community Center had its grand re-opening. In keeping with the community spirit, the center renovation was a community-driven project and was community funded.
Changes on tap for offshore agency Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:06PMBATON ROUGE — The federal regulator charged with overseeing energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico will issue new drilling rules in the coming weeks, and the agency undergo a structural reorganization in the fall.
Brian Miller: Office Single Serve Beverage Systems Are the New Water Cooler Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:42AMIn order to satisfy their taste buds, American workers are spending valuable time away from the office, which can cut back on both office productivity and hard-earned disposable income. Good coffee in the office changes this though.
A Virtual Personalisation Programme For The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:12AMMitsubishi has introduced a new online service where customers can virtually specify a bespoke vehicle. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the first vehicle to be available for personalisation.
The New Look 2012 Toyota Hilux Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:11AMFor 2012, the Toyota Hilux receives a new look and a number of new features. The re-style goes from the A-Pillar forwards, including a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper. Also available are new wheel designs and new side bats and steps for the Toyota Hilux Invincible.
American Living furniture store opens in Lafayette Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:12AMLAFAYETTE — Now, 3,000 square feet of unique and unusual home furnishings, custom upholstery and lighting are at the fingertips of Lafayette residents, as well as other home decorating enthusiasts in and around Sussex County.
Mack Williams: Return to the Indian Mound Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:55PMThe other day, I was able to return to the site of my end-of-year class trip when I was in Mrs. Misenheimer's sixth-grade class at Granite Quarry School in 1963. The subject of my 1963 class trip, and the subject of my 2011 return was the Town ...
Whole bag of Bric’s Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:14PMMore than just a job, making Bric’s bags is a way of life for the Briccola family.
Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
Kuretake Makes You Say Oishi Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:20AMWhen Power Plant Mall opened, Rockwell instantly became the place to be. People flocked to shop at flagship stores, be seen at the bars and dine at new restaurants. But that was then, now a lot of those shops have bigger flagship stores, most of the late night hang outs closed and gave way to more family friendly concepts and restaurants have come and gone as well. That is just the way it is ...
Ahwahnee highlights visit to Yosemite Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:23AMSTAR TREATMENT: The Ahwahnee Hotel was built to provide first-class accommodations in the Yosemite Valley. ARLENE and LLOYD LEHTONE/For The Valley Chronicle
Barclays Center takes shape at Atlantic Yards Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:03AMEight years after it was proposed, the arena is selling tickets.
Artists of the week: Nancy Clayshute and Dakota Blu Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:00AMCalling all artistic birds — and discerning human decorators and arts aficionados.
Our Neighbors Calendar Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:32AMSunday* Hospice Auxiliary of Brazos Valley -- Hands of a Friend Fundraiser. 7-9 p.m. U-Paint It, 900 Harvey Road, College Station. Fundraiser to assist Hospice Brazos Valley with the Family Room in their new inpatient facility. Enjoy wine and cheese ...
Casa Forma Ten-Step Guide to a Successful Design Process for Billingbear Park Polo Club Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:14AMCasa Forma, London evokes one word; perfection. This is what the design house strived for when constructing and putting the final touches to designing Billingbear Park Polo Club in Berkshire, England. (PRWeb July 17, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8646292.htm
Fast-food evolution Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:12AMIt seems that burger joints don't want to look like burger joints anymore.In newly designed restaurants being rolled out by Wendy's, McDonald's and others, flat-screen TVs, art-deco furniture, ambient lighting, hardwood floors and muted colors are replacing industrial plastic tables, steel swivel chairs and linoleum flooring.
Things kansas makes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36AMHere is a sampling of businesses that Kansas is known for and some of the items manufactured here:
Such a Slick Package, but Gearbox Is a Drag Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:52PMTO the long list of things that have gone awry despite the best of intentions, add the 6-speed automatic transmission in the 2012 Ford Focus -- an otherwise admirably redesigned compact car.
Transform child's room into space teen will love Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:13PMNEW YORK - That cute duckie wallpaper was great for your child's baby years and just barely tolerable through elementary school, but a bedroom makeover is hard to get around when a child heads for the tumultuous teens.
In the swing: Backyard play areas can draw kids outside Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:10PMToday's backyard swing sets have come a long way from the tippy, somewhat dangerous, contraptions of the 1970s. Families now enjoy a range of options, and the sets can be a great incentive for kids to get outside and play.
Commentary: What does every economic news story focus on? 'Jobs.' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:17PMLots of words, no answers: In eight Republic articles, the word job was mentioned more than 200 times. Up-and-down jobs reports muddle outlook.
10 Stunning Interior Designs That Feel Anything But Homey Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:29PMResidential interiors are clearly a matter of personal taste, one might say. And architects would gladly add it is great whenever they actually are such matter.
Luxury Angling Holidays in the Yorkshire Dales Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:00PMExclusive fishing from luxury self-catering holiday lodges built on the shores of two former fishing lakes in the Yorkshire Dales.
Asheville Area Habitat's ReStore renovations nearing completion Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:19AMSouth Asheville residents Madeline Kushner and Barbara Dalton find plenty of bargains while shopping at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Meadow Road, near Biltmore Village.
20. Meeting buyers' increasing needs and wants Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46PMBUYING a home is a big investment for the vast majority of us. So most of us agonise over it for a long time before making the investment.
18. Meeting buyers' increasing needs and wants Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46PMBUYING a home is a big investment for the vast majority of us. So most of us agonise over it for a long time before making the investment.
Appeals court: TSA must rethink airport body scans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:34PMJudges say TSA did not have the authority to install controversial full-body scanners in airports without following proper procedures.
Irvine architects see apartment surge Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:04PMWe asked Tricia Esser, CEO of architects KTGY Group from Irvine, if her company was seeing an upturn in design work for apartment developers. Here's what she told us: It's been a very strong year for KTGY's apartment sector. In all five of KTGY's...
Designs, safety Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:04PMThe agency will kick off a long process of creating the new regulations by publishing an advanced notice of proposed rule-making that sets a slower timetable for completing the mandates. Bromwich said the lengthier review will allow more people to weigh in on the measure's content.
APEX OFFERING PLAN DECLARED EFFECTIVE; FIRST CLOSINGS UNDERWAY Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:43PMNEW YORK, NY APEX Condominiums offering plan has been declared effective and the new luxury building in Harlem is already 40 sold -- more than twice the required percentage. Closings are underway and the first residents have moved into their new homes, according to owner/developer RCG Longview and The Marketing Directors, Inc., the propertys exclusive sales and marketing agent.The fast-selling...