Speeches Underscore "Great Dividing Line" May 22, 2009
He spoke from the Mt. Olympus of American democracy - the great rotunda of the National Archives - surrounded on three sides by the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights (though documents in the display cases today were facsimiles, to protect the originals from the harsh TV lights). He was bluntly critical of his predecessors policies calling them "a series of hasty decisions...based upon fear rather than foresight.". (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Stores hit with smash-and-grabs May 21, 2009
She said four suspects, their heads covered and wearing gloves, smashed through the front door just before 5 a.m. Wednesday, then shattered the glass display cases same as in the two earlier heists. It s the same guys every time, in a gray van parked in front of the store, Tabrizipour said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hard times legacy May 17, 2009
Display cases feature personal effects donated by corps alumni, and visitors can flip through photographs of men shoveling snow or chopping trees and at play posing in the camp's basketball uniforms or enjoying a cigarette break. The museum, housed in a former mess hall, includes one of the tables where men gathered for meals, and the pot-bellied stove and cot on display reflect the camp's austere living conditions. (Boston Globe)
Owner tased as robbers ransack Salem coin shop May 14, 2009
Detectives said the two men subdued the owner with a taser before handcuffing him, then they covered the windows and spent a good amount of time smashing the display cases before they made off with the loot. The owner was not seriously hurt in the ordeal and police wanted to protect his identity at this phase of the investigation, Lt. Dave Okada said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Jupiter jewelry store employee charged with hiring men to pretend to rob him of $150,000 May 13, 2009
The clerk later told police the two men forced Barba to open display cases. They removed the jewelry and placed it into a gym bag, she told police. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tribes display artifacts from 10,000 years ago at library (2) May 12, 2009
Between the lobby s glass display cases and the gallery walls of the main reading room, more than 10,000 years of art, culture and information are available with or without a library card. Portrait artist Joan Emm displays her hand-altered Polaroids on the wide, white walls of the reading room, showcasing her distinctive approach to 21st-century photography. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
California to Celebrate National Championship Week Sept. 29-Oct. 4, 2008 May 8, 2009
To offer year-round acknowledgement, two national championship display cases, complete with photos, trophies and other memorabilia, will be established at Haas Pavilion and in the Memorial Stadium Hall of Fame Room. In addition, a 2007-08 national champion highlight video created by the athletic department's Tsubasa Onozaki will be running continuously on the first floor of Haas Pavilion on a new flat screen television and will be featured on CalBears. (Calbears.com)
Stolen & Irreplaceable Indian baskets, other artifacts pilfered from Coolidge museum May 1, 2009
Dan Reeder, historical society secretary, called the Coolidge Police Department about 9 a.m. April 21 after he had noticed several display cases had been broken into. A newer building near the main museum was entered without setting off the alarm system. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
* [ART JOURNAL] Devils in the detail Apr 29, 2009
The provision of explanatory English notes in the display cases is helpful in providing insight into the artistry of the works. Tung said the tapestry was so labor intensive that production virtually ceased after a period of efflorescence during the Song Dynasty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Burglars clean out sunglass shop again Apr 29, 2009
It was a heart-rending sight for Tony Walker, as he moved past the broken glass and ransacked display cases to get into his beachside shop ... The store's display cases were smashed in, and a number of items destroyed, officials said. (Florida Today)
Petri plans Williamsville store auction Apr 28, 2009
Also being auctioned off are the store s fixtures and display cases ... Besides closing the Williamsville store, Pitt Petri is renovating the Delaware Avenue location, installing new lighting and sprucing up display cases. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Klamaths living legacy Apr 18, 2009
Ho by Andrew Mariman Lynn Jeche, curator at the Klamath County Museum, works on demolishing old display cases to make room for the museums new timber exhibit slated for completion in October. Museum exhibit focuses on history of forests in the Basin. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Watertown Crime Watch: Teens arrested following BB gun incident in Waltham Apr 17, 2009
When the employee returned it appeared someone had broken into one of the store s display cases, and stolen two watches valued at $350. The incident damaged the display case s locking mechanism. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
(photo by Jim Berkoff)"> Apr 17, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Jamie Rose Eyewear protects what everyone notices first. Friday April 17, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Celina Area Heritage Museum sprucing up for Memorial Day Apr 17, 2009
Bob McKnight, treasurer of the board of directors of the Celina Area Heritage Museum has built and installed a row of display cases that will house a number of displays. We're planning now for permanent exhibits, McKnight said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Metro board OKs ads to help increase revenue Apr 16, 2009
Wednesday's vote clears Metro to solicit proposals for advertising in display cases, on floors and wrapped around the outside of trains ... In Dallas, the DART system does allow paid political ads but only in display cases on platform windbreaks. (AZCentral -- News)
Baseball landmarks in 'Roadside Baseball' book Apr 14, 2009
Quality hardwood baseball display cases at factory direct prices. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Sage partnership: Bandon gallery links with port to bring art to community (1) Apr 14, 2009
SAGE Gallery shows work by more than 80 artists, in a revolving format that includes bright, sun-washed walls and 10 beautiful wood and glass display cases acquired from the former Light Rain Gallery in Bandon. The schedule is filled with artist receptions, classes, and plans. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Chocolate lovers welcome (2) Apr 12, 2009
At the counter, glass display cases filled with the company's prized truffles and chocolate mousse entice buyers with a sweet tooth. There are even treats for visitors' pooches, like the "candy collar," advertised with signs saying things like "even pets deserve a snack.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Memorial Union hosts rare solo show for Gvido Augusts Apr 10, 2009
Bold colors and dynamic imagery fill the display cases. Using a broad spectrum of media, Gvido Augusts work blends classical and modern, first and developing world and secular and spiritual motifs together. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letter: Many thanks due for Lincoln exhibit Apr 9, 2009
T.J. Mattimoe and Frank Hickey, custodians at the library, unloaded the heavy display cases and set them up, then repacked and reloaded them onto the truck before dawn, when most of us were still asleep. Thank you to the musical directors, Holly Ahearn and David Morochnick, and their singers, who gave the community such a beautiful intergenerational evening of choral music on March 17. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Two commercial breaks investigated Apr 7, 2009
He reported that money and jewelry from the display cases had been taken. Detective Mark Sherrick is investigating the breaks and can be contacted at 781-794-8625 if anyone has any information about them. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Matthews Arena to be improved Apr 6, 2009
Roby said plans were in the works to have video monitors and televisions in the lobby, as well as display cases to honor past teams and athletes. The current seats will be replaced by more modern ones, which will be more comfortable and appealing to the eye, Roby said. (Northeastern News, MA)
Geology gems Apr 5, 2009
There, his thousands of fossils are kept in display cases, glassed-in bookshelves, an oak cabinet with dozens of drawers and a tall cabinet originally used for storing maps. Elsewhere in the basement on ordinary steel shelving, in file cabinets, on curtained-off shelves and in a spare room stuffed with cardboard boxes are fossils that still need to be prepared with grinders, cutting tools and polishers. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Public Safety Log (64) Apr 2, 2009
Police said that sometime before Saturday morning, a large rock was thrown through a window in the business and numerous glass smoking devices were stolen from display cases. Police later went to a house in town after a parent of one of the boys discovered some of the stolen items at their home. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wellesley, others try to save icons of old schools as new schools are built Mar 30, 2009
Boxes of plaques, trophies, antique scientific equipment, even stuffed bird specimens were carefully packed away during construction and then placed in display cases in the new building, which opened in 1997. The outdoor quad area with trees and benches was also preserved in the second-generation building. (Boston Globe)
Project Butterfly Mar 30, 2009
Inside the Hidden Jungle exhibit, there will be new display cases where visitors can get a close look at butterflies emerging from their cocoons. And another display will show the diverse variety of pupa (the larval stage between the caterpillar and butterfly state). (North County Times)
Weekend Window Shopping Mar 28, 2009
"I felt like I needed an environment that I felt inspired to come in and work. There's a certain aesthetic with the way I display and create a story." Blh transformed the space, moving windows, adding a wall, hand-stenciling a faint fleur de lys pattern on the floor, and installing custom display cases built from reclaimed wood that show off her work atop antique books and picture frames. The wax-carved pieces are then cast in recycled sterling silver - Blh describes it as "a marriage of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Petri focusing on downtown store Mar 28, 2009
Display cases are being spruced up and lighting is being reconfigured. It will have a fresh, new look, said Anne Petri, Peter Petri s wife and the store s merchandise coordinator. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Macon's "Big House" Getting Big Renovations Mar 27, 2009
Some of those plans include a billiard room with the original pool table the band played on when they first moved in to the Big House, a dozen display cases filled with guitars, albums and other music paraphernalia, and a light display that reflects the Band's logo on the museum floor when you walk in. "We've already raised more than $200,000 for the museum thanks to the band's current run at the Beacon Theatre in New York City," she said. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
The Great Treasure Hunt of Boone to close by June 1 Mar 26, 2009
She said all of the shelving units, display cases, clothing racks and jewelry counters are for sale as well. "We were buying the building - I put a huge down payment down, so when I walk away, I lose everything. I'm going to lose those thousands of dollars that I put down - all of the money I put into this place, just down the tubes. I had everything I have in here, and I had big dreams. I thought I was going to do well here, and I would have if the economy had stayed strong," she said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Shady characters steal $42K worth of sunglasses Mar 25, 2009
Indialantic police said the burglary happened between 6:45 and 7:30 a.m. Saturday, when someone broke the glass front door of the store, broke glass display cases and escaped with about 250 sunglasses. The stolen brands include Christian Dior, Dolce na, Gucci, Juicy Couture and Prada. (Florida Today)
Realizing a dream (46) Mar 23, 2009
The former has display cases for the two NCAA championship trophies and other hardware, a touch-screen video highlight board, historical photos of the stadium and coaches and other displays. The latter gives the Beavers a study hall with desks for every player and an area for meetings, video and compliance work. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Twins Free After Identical DNA Thwarts Investigation Mar 20, 2009
Somehow the intruders evaded motion detectors, and broke open numerous display cases at the boutique Christ before making off with around $6. 8 million in jewelry and watches. (Fox News)
What's hot at the pawnshop these days Mar 20, 2009
That means pawnshop display cases are stuffed with gold necklaces, bracelets, and even Rolex watches, according to Joe Cacciatore, owner of Tampa, Fla. -based Capital Pawn & Financial Services. (MSNBC -- Business)
Industrial strength: Retrospective spotlights master Boston printmaker Mar 18, 2009
He reproduces objects and their display cases or pedestals in white plastic. The most dramatic, "Morris Chair," he pairs with a quote from its designer, Gustav Stickley, about people using the chairs in their homes. (Boston Globe)
The Other Side of Mark Geragos (11) Mar 14, 2009
They have turned the display cases lining the walls into a showcase for local artists, putting up new works to coincide with the Downtown Art Walk on the second Thursday of each month. They have also hosted several political and charitable receptions there, including an event for the new Downtown Film Societys monthly film series in January. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Beijing exhibition paves over Tibetan history Mar 14, 2009
With its display cases of gruesome torture devices, grainy film footage of mutilated faces and the "liberation" shots of beaming Tibetans, the exhibit is a propagandist tour de force that reinforces the Communist Party's unbending version of history during what is referred to here as a "sensitive time.". In addition to marking the five decades since Tibet was "unshackled from despotic theocratic rule," Saturday is the first anniversary of riots in Lhasa that left 19 people dead and prompted a... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Golden girl Barbie turns the big 50 Mar 8, 2009
She keeps dozens of other Barbies on stands in display cases. "I figure you have to enjoy them," she says, explaining why she doesn't keep them all in their boxes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Delphina’s Bakery Recalls Peanut Butter Bar and Hippie Cookie Because of Possible Health Risk Mar 5, 2009
The Peanut Butter Bars were distributed wholesale in unlabeled cellophane-wrapped boxes and then re-sold individually to customers directly from pastry and display cases. The Hippie Cookies were distributed wholesale in either unwrapped cellophane boxes or loose in a variety box with other pastries and re-sold individually to customers. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Needham Briefs (March 5) Mar 4, 2009
For the month of March, the display cases at the Needham Free Public Library are featuring Needham High School Senior Studies Altered Books. This project is part of the four-year art sequence and is completed under the direction of art teacher Ann Freeman. (Needham Tab, MA)
Unique partnership turns theory into reality Feb 28, 2009
During her tenure with the school s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Navarro headed the program s students to the Lihu e Airport, where they set up and maintained the display cases at the baggage claim for several years. Those displays prompted letters to the class from visitors and educators across the nation, commenting on the creativity of the students and the opportunity it provided the students to real-world experience. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
More of this story» Feb 27, 2009
The tin roof and hardwood floors set off the handcrafted wood and glass display cases made by Chuck Krumwiede. His mother Pam helps set up the displays. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Sweet Life Recalls Brownies, Bars, Cookies, Pies, Tartlets, Rice Treats, Cheesecakes, Tortes, Silks and Cakes Because of Possible Health Risk Feb 26, 2009
Products are sold through display cases in the retail stores and have no specific lot, expiration, or UPC codes. The following items may have been made with peanut products manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Iraq's treasure trove national museum reopens Feb 23, 2009
With its polished marble floors, glass display cases and freshly painted pale blue walls, the Baghdad museum is again home to a wealth of artefacts, some dating back thousands of years. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Qahtan Abbas, before an audience of invited guests including Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, said about 6,000 items had so far been returned from inside Iraq, from its neighbours and around the world. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Museum Secrets Unmasked by "Museomics" Technologies Feb 18, 2009
In museum display cases and dusty drawers worldwide, a burst of new technologies is now unlocking otherwise hidden secrets from fossils, fur, and other relics of a vanished past. The phenomenon, called museomics, gives new life to musty old objects. (National Geographic)
New Refrigeration System Based On Magnetics More Economical And Quieter Than Current Technology Feb 13, 2009
9, 1998) Refrigerants leaking from systems that chill supermarket display cases are a leading source of environmental pollution. Recent tests by a team of University of Illinois researchers indicate that an. (Science Daily)
Bargain bin: Swap till you drop Feb 12, 2009
IT'S IN THE BAG If you've wandered through the Prudential Center recently, you might have noticed Clutch, a modest arrangement of display cases smack in the middle of L'Occitane and Express. Its handbags and, naturally, clutches are now 50 percent off, and include Jessica Simpson, Kenneth Cole, and other eye-catching numbers. (Boston Globe)
Needham Briefs (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
For the months of February and March, the display cases at the Needham Free Public Library are featuring Needham High School Senior Studies Altered Books. This project is part of the four-year art sequence and is completed under the direction of art teacher Ann Freeman. (Needham Tab, MA)
Wonder Ice Cream Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Candy Blast 10oz Cups Because of Possible Health Risk Feb 8, 2009
These products are sold as single serving cups in retail freezer display cases and from vending trucks. The recalled product has been supplied to distributors located in the following states: California, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Havana Tour of Homes set for Sunday afternoon Feb 8, 2009
So much so that she keeps them displayed throughout the year in handcrafted and antique display cases. Tiller said the decorations in her home are "nothing out of the ordinary," and her family wouldn't think it was unusual at all for their home to be decorated this way. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
The heist at Harry's Feb 8, 2009
As Parisians strolled unawares past the store's wrought-iron gates, the robbers smashed display cases and barked out orders and the names of some of the Harry Winston employees. They spoke French with strong Slavic accents. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
A GENERIC KITCHEN FINDS ITSELF IN NATURE Mar 31, 2008
Painted white shelving above the fridge and oven was left open, creating display cases for bowls and sculptural vases. Sheldon also improved communication between the kitchen and dining room, expanding the tiny pass-through, "which was more appropriate to a prison." The new 3-foot-by-4-foot opening is like another window, with a rolling glass door that can shut out mess, or open to pull in a bit of the garden view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rescuing Deyrolle, a beloved Parisian shop Mar 31, 2008
The sympathy was overwhelming - not only newspaper headlines and TV coverage but personal letters, offers of replacement animals from attics all over the country and an official letter the minister of culture sent to provincial museums asking them to forward disused display cases in the old-fashioned style favored by Deyrolle. Herm. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Dresden can add recovery to its treasures Mar 30, 2008
The Green Vault's gem room, for instance, has in display cases hundreds of sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds that suggest their collector wanted his trove to have every hue in the spectrum. My sister and I are pausing on an odyssey into our family history in Germany and Poland. (Boston Globe)
New museum will honor veterans Mar 29, 2008
There will be secured display cases and shelving to protect the most precious artifacts donated to the museum. A section in the spacious storefront will be devoted to an educational exhibit where movies and DVDs will share America s military experiences with anticipated crowds of children and teenagers. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Computer games to get cigarette-style health Mar 27, 2008
Ratings would have to be displayed prominently on all packaging materials, like health warnings on cigarettes, as well as on shop display cases. We have to make child digital safety a priority. (Times Online)
Raconteurs mess with biz formula -- for the better? Mar 26, 2008
The quick turnaround was designed "to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding its availability, reception or perception. . . . "The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by its first week's sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it," the statement continued. Related STORY: Always a control freak, White seems to view music culture's current... (Los Angeles Times)
Religious museum arises from farm fields Mar 23, 2008
"We're raising money now to build more display cases," said McHugh, who added that these exhibits often rotate every three to six months. "We are interested in all kinds of church items," she said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Daily American’s Spotlight on Business: The Paper Place Mar 22, 2008
My husband did all the remodeling, she points out, gesturing toward several display cases and other custom-made woodwork. He did it all. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Baghdad museum to stay closed despite renovation Mar 20, 2008
At the time, some of the most important exhibits were removed from public display cases and stored in vaults to protect against bomb damage. As a result, there was a strong suspicion that some of the most sophisticated looting was by museum employees who knew where the most priceless items were hidden. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Police make arrest, recover shop owner's sports cards Mar 19, 2008
The burglary occurred just before 3 a.m. Monday when someone threw a concrete block through the glass door of Dan's Sports Cards at 2177 Kingsley Ave. Three display cases with cards were stolen, including the 1952 Topps set that includes the Mantle rookie ... Detectives found the empty display cases Monday afternoon in a trash bin at the Lighthouse Bay apartments on Atlantic Boulevard, where Gonzalez lives with his girlfriend. (Florida Times-Union)
Traveling Frog Jump memorabilia Mar 19, 2008
Committee member Buck King built the display cases, which will travel to various county businesses in the weeks leading up to the fair. The schedule is as follows: March 20 through 31, Bank of Rio Vista, Valley Springs; March 31 through April 10, Calaveras Telephone, Copperopolis; April 10 through 21, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys; April 21 through 30, Pacific State Bank, Arnold; April 30, Calaveras County Visitors Bureau, Angels Camp. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Deputies Recover Baseball Cards, Arrest Man Mar 19, 2008
Investigators said they found broken display cases taken from the sports store in the Dumpster. Inside his apartment, they found the baseball cards and a small amount of marijuana, they said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Burglars nab $100,000 worth of sports cards Mar 18, 2008
The empty section of the table to his right contained three display cases that were stolen ... Three display cases were stolen. (Florida Times-Union)
