Amy + AmyAmy + Amy November 18th, 2008 We have a new collaboration between jeweler Amy Bengtson and artist Amy Ruppel. The Two Birds necklace is made of rosewood and mother of pearl, with a silver backing. We also just received new leathergoods from Tano, a restock of the popular Two Lines Align and Margaret Kilgallen books, and fantastic new porcelain plates by Yasha Butler. We also have more of the leather acorn keychain charms that were featured in Country Living. More updates to the webshop soo Continue reading
One Almost-Complete Olin Academic Record As a senior, I am (hopefully) almost done with my Olin education. Perhaps some of our readers will be interested to see what my schedule has looked like over the past few years. My major is Engineering with a concentration in Systems Design, which requires two mechanical engineering core courses and two electrical/computer engineering core courses as well as the Systems Design course and all the other general requirements. (Olin’s course catalog, which includes course/credit requirements by Continue reading
Gift IdeasGift Ideas November 17th, 2008 Thanks to everyone who came by our Sidewalk Sale on such a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Even though the weather here is not cooperating, we have been informed that we are in the homestretch of Thanksgiving/holiday madness. To help you out, we’ve pulled some of our favorite items from Rare Device into categories to give you some suggestions for your loved ones. Check out our Gift Ideas; we’ll be changing them up every so often as the mood strikes us. Also, whil Continue reading
[Dbworld] Announcing 2nd World Summit on the Knowledge Society: 14Tracks, 55 Mini Tracks, LNAI + 10 ISI SI From: “MILTIADIS LYTRAS” 2nd World Summit on the Knowledge Society, WSKS 2009 Download CFP from: http://www.open-knowledge-society.org/WSKS2009.pdf Letter from the Program Committee of WSKS 2009 Dear All, The 2nd World Summit on the Knowledge Society (WSKS 2009), is an international attempt to promote the dialogue for the main aspects of the Knowledge Society towards a BETTER WORLD for all. The World Summit on the Knowledge Society will bring together Continue reading
Even as winds calm, more Californians flee fires DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – More residents of Southern California were urged to leave their homes Sunday despite calming winds that allowed a major aerial attack on wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and blanketed the region in smoke. Fires burned in Los Angeles County, to the east in Riverside and Orange counties, and to the northwest in Santa Barbara County. More than 800 houses, mobile homes and apartments were destroyed by fires that have burned areas more than 34 square miles sinc Continue reading
Even as winds calm, more Californians flee fires DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (AP) — More residents of Southern California were urged to leave their homes Sunday despite calming winds that allowed a major aerial attack on wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and blanketed the region in smoke. Fires burned in Los Angeles County, to the east in Riverside and Orange counties, and to the northwest in Santa Barbara County. More than 800 houses, mobile homes and apartments were destroyed by fires that have burned areas more than 34 square mi Continue reading
Calmer wind helps firefighters in Southern Calif. (AP)Calmer wind helps firefighters in Southern Calif. (AP) By admin | BREA, Calif. – Calmer wind aided crews battling wildfires Sunday that the Los Angeles mayor said created “devastation I’ve never seen,” destroying hundreds of homes, forcing thousands of residents to flee and blanketing much of the region with choking smoke. The blazes have blackened more than 34 square miles since Thursday in parts of Los Angeles County, Riverside and Orange counties to the east, and Santa Barbara County to Continue reading
Southern California battles devastating wildfires (AP) Play Video ABC News – California Burning Slideshow: California Wildfires Play Video Video: Wildfire Forces Closure Of Sylmar Roads, Freeways CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles Play Video Video: Southern California battles devastating wildfire AP AP – A firefighter drags a hose uphill as his crew prepares to put out a wildfire destroying burning homes … YORBA LINDA, Calif. – Walls of towering flames pushed by Santa Ana winds raged through Continue reading
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and the lucky one is....It’s the first time I’m giving away a book online! (Well, it's the first time I’m giving away SOMETHING online!) And I’m very excited about it! The book that I’m going to giveaway is ‘Tis: A Memoir by Frank McCourt. I’ve read McCourt's book when I was still in high school. The first book was Angela's Ashes. In fact, it's the first autobiography that I’ve read. I’m really glad that I bought the book cos it's one of the books that made me laugh and cry so much. My bestie, Ann was reading it that Continue reading
Christine Fan at Taipei concertChristine Fan ended her Taipei concert and the 2nd leg of of tour will bring her to TaiChung. FanFan who once studied there for a year has special feelings for TaiChung and thus, in terms of concert content, FanFan has made adjustments specially for the TaiChung concert. She hopes that the fans in TaiChung will get a very different feeling and from the effort that she has put in already, it can be seen how FanFan values the TaiChung conce t alot. For the guest part, not only will Hey Girl dance Continue reading
Growing UpI used to be afraid of so many things, that I'd never grow up, that I'd be trapped in the same place for all eternity, that my dreams would forever be shy of my reach, it's true what they say, time plays tricks on you. One day your dreaming the next your dream has become you reality and now that the scared little girl no longer follows me wherever I go, I miss her. I do. Because there are things that i want to tell her, to relax, to lighten up, that it is all going to be okay. I want her Continue reading
Hip Hop ThursdayUnity Stamps is not slowing down one bit! This week, we have more new releases, sneak peeks of upcoming stamps from a brand new artist, Lisa Hetrick and of course oodles of free stamp giveaways through out the all day Hip Hop party over at SCS! How does ANGELA do it?...she {HEARTS} her customers and DT so much and her generosity knows no bounds!!! The November Kit Of The Month, Enjoy Your Story...Laugh, is brimming with wonderful images that will delight one and all! It will be available for pur Continue reading
UmbrellasUmbrellas November 11th, 2008 We have a new shipment of Marimekko umbrellas in. We have five different styles, check them out here. They are very well made with wood handles and an auto-open/close mechanism. Plus they have beautiful Marimekko patterns on them, of course! We also have a new book in called High Style which is a great inspiration book by LA designers and boutique owners Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield. It will be up in the webshop soon. Lisa Congdon Matt Cipov Rare Continue reading
VETERANS DAY: NOVEMBER 11, 2008Jump to Comments Today, November 11, 2008, is the 90TH Anniversary of Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, which was established in 1918. REVOLUTIONARY WAR CRISPUS ATTUCKS This 19th century lithograph is a variation of the famous engraving of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere. Produced soon before the American Civil War, this image emphasizes Crispus Attucks, who had become a symbol for Abolitionists. (John Bufford after William L. Champey, ca. 1856) Crispus Continue reading
On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book - On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years - written by Randy Walker, the sports marketing and media specialist, tennis historian and former U.S. Tennis Association press officer. On This Day In Tennis History ($19.95, 528 pages), is a fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers annivers Continue reading
bloated balloonAh... home...finally. i always love coming home after camp.......the feeling of cleanliness, the comfort of your own bed, and the quietness...... especially now, when i'm in this condition, cleanliness does make a lot of difference. =D darling and me came home yesterday, took our bath, unpacked, and well, we were concussed till 9.30....when we had no choice but to wake up, because our baby needed to eat. Ordered pizza in....and, well, we slowly ate, and after that, went back to bed. wat a w Continue reading
Hip Hoppin' Into NovemberAnother Hip Hop Thursday with Unity--our first one for November! We welcome the fabulous and talented Chelsea Cook as our Guest Designer for this month--she rocks the Unity house!!!Visit Angela's Blog for the awesome deals and new releases she has for Hip Hop today!I made a 6 pack of mini cards (3x3" each) today for hip hop. I used the mini owl from Owl Always Love You and 2 little greetings from A Mix Up Of Cuteness.Now hop on over to Miss Wendy Chang's Blog for more FANTabulous inspiration!!! Continue reading
Singapore Contemporary Young Artists launch at Sculpture Square 06/11/08 Invitation of SCYA website launch (front)- Invitation of SCYA website launch (back) - Singapore Contemporary Young Artists Website Launch Time and Place Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:00pm - Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 3:00pm Location: Sculpture Square, Chapel Gallery, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977 Participating Artists:Angela Chong, Andrina Wong, Arnewaty, Chen Yi-Cheng, Farizwan Fajari, Hazel Lim, Jacklyn Soo, Nurasyikin Bte Hamzah, Marienne Yang, Maxine Chong, Natasha Wei, Sabrina Ko Continue reading
Jaywalkers Beware, They Are Out To Get You! If you’re looking to save a few seconds while walking over to Starbucks by crossing the street in the middle of the block you may want to reconsider. For the month of November, Calgary Police are targetting jaywalkers in their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). They will also be looking for drivers that fail to yield to pedestrians who are using crosswalks. There has been many projects aimed at increasing pedestrian safety around the world, including new scramble pedestrian crossin Continue reading
Angela Chang photo gallery and Angela Chang biography |
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