FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It happens every summer, a preseason matchup between the Jets and the Giants that allows one set of fans to brag about a victory that does not count. The elation might last an hour or two, replaced by visions of winning the games that matter against the teams that matter: Philadelphia [...]
Paul Gauguin sailed all the way to French Polynesia to find his languidly exotic Tahitians. Swiss photographer Robert Frank drove straight across the US to document the utter weirdness of The Americans. Diane Arbus plunged into the seedy underbelly of New York to bring back traces of its oddballs and freaks. Now, the art historians [...]
Dec 20, 2011 A sculpture by artist Barbara Hepworth has been ripped from its plinth in a public park in south London in the latest of a spate of metal thefts. The bronze work of art, called Two Forms (Divided Circle), was stolen overnight on Monday from Dulwich Park in Southwark. Council staff discovered the [...]
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, Dec 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – Wavefront Technology Solutions Inc. (“Wavefront” or the “Corporation”) /quotes/zigman/528959 CA:WEE +1.11% , the leader in fluid injection optimization for improved performance and profitability in the oil and environmental sectors, is pleased to announce that it has engaged, subject to prior TSX Venture Exchange approval, Capital Ideas [...]
What#146;s this? Jessica Baylis Oplt is a recent transplant to Des Moines, and she?s no stranger to a good party. The 29-year-old has hosted everything from book club meetings with 5-10 attendees to work shindigs for 120. Her most recent big bash was planning her own fairytale wedding in her home state of Idaho. We [...]
Predators-Capitals Game Review Washington, DC (Sports Network) – Alexander Semin and Troy Brouwer scored third-period goals as Washington bested Nashville, 4-1, at Verizon Center. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom tallied in the opening 20 minutes for the Capitals, who have taken four of their last six. Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots in the victory. I think [...]
Weve already seen comparisons between the art of young children and the masters of abstract expressionism, but the efforts of some zoo animals in Tulsa, Oklahoma may just take the cake for the best debasement of modern art yet. The zoo had its inhabitants create the pieces either while undergoing medical treatment or in behavioral [...]
Its no secret that mobile commerce has exploded this year. People are glued to their mobile devices, period. With a shift toward mobile and tablet commerce, we anticipate that these two types of devices will continue to play an increasingly important role in the marketplace. 2011 has been a good year for mobile and tablet, [...]
Detroit police precinct being transformed DETROIT – It’s a dreadful looking place. The outside is covered with graffiti. Inside, paint is peeling and junk is scattered throughout the building. But an amazing transformation is under way at Detroit’s old police precinct on Vernor. Construction crews are turning it into an art center. I love it. [...]
LOS ANGELES, Dec 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) – BlackBook Sessions, a free and public art event and contest featuring professional artists showcasing their skills and sharing inspiring stories, recently held its 11th event at the Expo Art Center in Long Beach, Calif. The event drew more than 850 participants, many who submitted work for judging, [...]