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  • Harrison NY Tag Sale Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:10PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
  • Meet Your Merchant: Carson man keeps culture alive in rug business Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:49PMMaziar Mahjoobi at Shahram's Fine Persian Rugs on Curry Street on Wednesday. What: Shahram's Fine Persian Rugs Where: 411 A N. Curry St. Contact: 775-883-7888 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 2-6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed Monday.
  • Saga of Pratt and Relic Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:45PMWhen Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and his battle-hardened troops arrived in Raleigh, N.C., in April 1865, they were well-accustomed to doing pretty much as they pleased.
  • The Galleries at Southside Closing Its Doors After 15 Years Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe store has felt the impact of the recent recession and it's 80-year old building needs a lot of work. But, the owner says she's thankful for the continued business from the gallery's loyal customers read more
  • Is Bantam Preparing for Its Renaissance Moment? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:02AMLITCHFIELD—The way to Litchfield from the southwest is through the borough of Bantam, and over the years this subsection of a larger town known as a destination for tourists has seen constant changes as it attempts to thrive as a community separate from its big brother town.
  • Things To Do (July 29-Aug. 5) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:03AMThe following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead. Listings are free of charge.
  • Painkiller drug abuse soaring Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:16AMEmergency room visits linked to abuse of prescription painkillers have jumped 111 percent in five years, straining the nation's public health system, a recent study revealed.
  • IBS tied to brain changes Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:16AMIrritable bowel syndrome has been a tough disorder to understand. Studies have failed to show any structural problems in the gut that would account for the symptoms of pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. However, the...
  • Sonoma County settles bias suit Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:01AMHarold Scull and Clay Greene in an undated photo. Photo: Courtesy NCLR Sonoma County officials have agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an elderly gay man who claimed the county separated him from his longtime partner and auctioned off their belongings.
  • Romantic Hong Kong? You bet Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:10PMHong Kong is known for many things -- its lights, sounds, views and shopping -- but it is hardly known as a romantic getaway. Now it is time to put the city into the lexicon of romantic destinations. .....
  • Controversy over 'lost' Ansel Adams photos turns negative Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:41PMA claim that several dozen glass plates bought for $45 at a garage sale were negatives from Ansel Adams brought an angry response of disbelief from the man who oversees the famed photographer's trust.
  • Ansel Adams: $45 Photographs or $200 Million Pieces of History? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:45PMAnsel Adams long lost negatives: real or not? Almost a decade ago, Rick Norsigian, a painter for the Fresno, California school system, bought two deteriorated boxes at a local garage sale. Little did he know that his shopping venture for antiques and the 65 glass plates he purchased were photographic negatives by Ansel Adams. Created more than 80 years ago, these negatives were of the iconic ...
  • The Nantucket Antiques Show Opens July 30 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe annual show, which runs until Aug. 2, is scheduled to have 22 dealers from the United States and Europe.
  • French, Spanish fare coming to Madison? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:20AMMADISON — Residents should get ready to add some flavor to their lives, with a Latin restaurant due to open in the next few months, and a French wine bar opening in the coming few weeks.
  • All Roads Lead to the Fair Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMCOUNTY -- Hop in a car and find the nearest road that leads to the Shelby County Fair. The theme for the 2010 Shelby County Fair is “All roads lead to the fair!” It runs July 11 and 13-19. Bob Klein, fair board president, described the fair as “action-packed.”
  • Peninsula's summer weather can be something to behold Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:40AMThe joy of living on this Great Lake is an experience we are fortunate to have on a seasonal and daily basis. Just the emotion of the water and Mother Nature make each day here picturesque.
  • Rediscovering Maine in Kennebunkport: a look on the artsy side Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:28AMIt was a first for us, a visit to this often heard of but never before seen enclave of the rich and famous. That it boasts its very own Presidential compound indicates its vast appeal, one appreciated by the well-heeled and thousands of other vacationers who consider Kennebunkport a fine family destination all on its own.
  • Botanical Gardens Are Turning Away From Flowers Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:21AMSocial trends and changing demographics have forced botanical gardens to widen their appeal beyond flowers and plants.
  • Evans Senior Center for July 25 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:09AM» U.S. Senate hopeful and Weld District Attorney Ken Buck will join us for lunch on Tuesday. He will be reporting on what is going on in the district attorney's office and answering questions. Make your lunch reservations by 9 a.m. Monday by calling (970) 475-1132.
  • Down to the bones' Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:06AMIn recent weeks, drivers along Fort Wayne's West Main Street may have been tempted to stop the car to get a better look at one of the city's latest restoration projects.
  • Become part of the action at this year’s county fair Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:55AMWhen Jane Engdahl of the Sonoma County Fair says there will be more to do at the fair that opens on Tuesday, she means things not only to marvel at or to listen to or to buy or to eat.
  • Pop advertising sculptures are slowly rotting away Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:15AMOnce part of a nationwide fad, the kitschy, oversized pop sculptures of the Fox Valley are falling on hard times in an era more attuned to viral marketing and Jumbotron billboards.
  • Horncastle history will go on show... but can you help? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:15AMSunday, 6am - DO you have any old photographs, archives or documents relating to Horncastle?
  • Heritage society looks for new members Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe Wichita County Heritage Society is in the midst of its 2010-11 membership drive.
  • Irvington NY Estate Sale Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:08PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
  • Grand marshals chosen for Belding homecoming parade Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:39PMAfter deliberation and voting, the Belding Labor Day Committee has chosen the two people to be the grand marshals in the Labor Day Homecoming Celebration parade.
  • Essex Home Evokes A 19th-Century Packet Boat Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:08PMArchitect Keyed Into The River For Design Inspiration Swans and boats drift peacefully in the nearby cove. At night, the Connecticut River and nearby boat yard twinkle with lights. The site itself, part of a former dairy farm, had been near shipbuilding and rope-making businesses.
  • Neighbors Say Blight, Homeowner Says Survival Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:56PMPeople in one Cheyboygan County neighborhood are saying not in my backyard! They tell 7&4 news they're tired of all this junk, but the man who lives there says that junk is how he survives.
  • Many University Avenue business owners not quite sold on ‘Ready for Rail’ program Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:59PMA newly announced package of loans and assistance will provide some measure of relief for University Avenue shops affected by the upcoming Central Corridor light rail project.
  • Telford auction going from strength to strength Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:02AMA Shropshire firm, which is part of Britain’s biggest independent car auction group, is going from strength to strength following a major refurbishment of its offices and acquiring extra land.
  • Ceremonial weapon missing since 1907 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:33AM(Editor’s note: The following article appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on July 4 and is being reprinted with permission.) This time, it’s a ceremonial sword from the War of 1812, awarded by the Georgia Legislature to native son Daniel Appling, a national hero of that conflict.
  • Hanging on in a Walmart world Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:39AMSine's 5 & 10 Cent Store in Quakertown is a 98-year-old oasis of nostalgia. These days, Bill Harr spends a lot of his time outside Sine's 5 & 10 Cent Store in Quakertown, offering cordial greetings to incoming customers and passers-by. He would prefer to be hard at work inside, but his sense of balance isn't what it used to be and his family won't let him do anything too demanding. So, being the ...
  • Old books dealer thrives despite e-books' rise Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:35AMPoolesville resident Allan Stypeck, owner of Second Story Books and Antiques in Rockville, has 20 full-time employees who maintain 500,000 titles. Stypeck is appraising the estate of Robert Ludlum, author of the Bourne Identity series.
  • Rockville appraiser specializes in antique books Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:31AMPoolesville resident Allan Stypeck, owner of Second Story Books and Antiques, employs 20 full-time employees who handpick the best books to add to its online inventory. Stypeck estimates at least 500,000 books are in the Rockville warehouse on Parklawn Drive.
  • Rockville appraiser specializes in antique books Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:27AMPoolesville resident Allan Stypeck, owner of Second Story Books and Antiques, has 20 full-time employees who handpick the best books to add to its online inventory. Stypeck estimates at least 500,000 books are in the Rockville warehouse on Parklawn Drive.
  • CULTURE CALENDAR Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:16AMAUDITIONS USF Concert Chorale: Come sing great music with others who share a deep passion for music. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7:15 p.m. in the choral room in The Moser Performing Arts Center. Contact Professor William Thomen at 815-740-5043 or wthomen@stfrancis.eduJoliet Symphony Orchestra at USF: The JSO is preparing for its spring concert featuring the Carnival of ...
  • Rockville appraiser specializes in antique books Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:55AMPoolesville resident Allan Stypeck, owner of Second Story Books and Antiques, employs 20 full-time employees who handpick the best books to add to its online inventory.
  • Antique tractor pull planned for Saturday Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:42AMPLYMOUTH — The Lions Club Fairgrounds will host a new event this Saturday, the Antique Tractor Pull.
  • Yard sale shopping tips Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:05PM(Photo: Getty Images) When the weather's clear, yard sales and garage sales spring up around most neighborhoods like weeds. Bargain hunters and fans of reusing and recycling know that these sales are great places to shop for kids' clothes, furniture that can be repainted or restyled, paperback books, and even collectibles which may be diamonds in the rough. But you have to shop savvy to get the ...
  • Storm slams Brookings area Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:44AMFor the second-straight Saturday, severe weather rolled through Brookings County and raised havoc. Campers at a nearby state park were caught in 70-mile-per-hour winds which, 20 miles to the east in White, tore the roof from a building and collapsed a steel storage barn there.
  • Yard sale shopping tips Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:23AM(Photo: Getty Images)
  • CCMP Board of 9 take on ambitious project $45,000 down, $360,000 to go Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:10AMIf you ever wondered as to what would be the personification of the word “determined”, the Carberry Children’s Memorial Park (CCMP) Board just might be it.
  • Cape Girardeau: Historic and romantic Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:38AMA celebration of 18 years together is worth heading south for a getaway. It doesn't hurt that grandparents there can watch the kids.
  • French, Spanish fare coming to Madison Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:36AMMADISON — Residents should get ready to add some flavor to their lives, with a Latin restaurant due to open in the next few months, and a French wine bar opening in the coming few weeks.
  • Time, Treasure, Talent: Habitat gets Builder 100 nod, more Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:35AMLes Hassell/News-Journal Photo Curtis Carter of Shreveport and other Habitat for Humanity volunteers work on a new house at 607 Park St. Saturday, July 17, 2010.
  • Seminary Street craft store closes doors Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:26AMA store known for its owner’s ability to make teddy bears out of old coats, furs, wedding gowns and military uniforms closed Friday. Jay Matson of Seminary Street said Marj Edlen, owner of From the Heart, 67 S. Seminary St., closed the store because of personal, family issues.
  • ‘Divine intervention’ smiles on thrift shop Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:55AMMonday’s ribbon cutting at the Cancer Association of Shelby County Thrift Shop marked the beginning of a new chapter for the store that opened in 2009 on Public Square. The store now offers used adult clothing and household items in addition to clothing for children.
  • 5 QUESTIONS for Hugo Brooks, owner of Indochine Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:13AMHugo Brooks, owner of Indochine, has been importing hand-crafted Asian antiques and furniture since he opened the business in 1995.
  • Time for tea, barbecue Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:00AMJon Enos believes in spending time doing his barbecue.
  • Chryslers, Brass Era cars and baseball coming to Gilmore Car Museum this weekend Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe Gilmore Car Museum, which hosted clubs for British-built sports cars and several other types of vehicles during its Car Club Day, will host two more special events this coming weekend.