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  • Beth Critchell Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:11PMBeth Critchell passed away at her home in East Wenatchee, WA the evening of Saturday, July 9, 2011, at 10:35 p.m., surrounded by family. Beth was born in Afton, WY to Samuel and Oda Roos on September 1, 1930.
  • Comic-Con’s Sunday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:57PMLike the Saturday before it, and not at all like the awesome Friday schedule, Sunday’s events at this year’s Comic-Con are a little… meh. That said, hey, there’s an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia panel that I would kill my own grandma to attend (what? I like the show, ok?) and the annual Buffy screening, [...]
  • How Hospital Design Saves Lives Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:56PMIn 1999, the Institute of Medicine shocked the health-care industry with its landmark report, "To Err Is Human," which highlighted the staggering human and financial costs of medical error: an estimated 44,000 to 98,000 in the U.S. dead each year as a result of medical errors, more than from motor vehicle accidents or breast cancer, costing the country between $17 billion and $29 billion in ...
  • Robert Allen Fabrics for Home Interiors Now at Calico Corners Stores Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:13PMRobert Allen, one of the largest designers and marketers of fine decorative fabrics in the country, is collaborating on a 23-book program with Calico Corners – Calico Home. The program will launch in June in 85 retail store locations. (PRWeb June 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8601936.htm
  • Stifel Nicolaus Weisel Advises The Robert Allen Group on Investment from Altamont Capital Partners Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 7:45AMInvestment firm partners with management to grow leading designer fabric businessNEW YORK and PALO A...
  • Designing Eye: Bringing spring indoors Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:15PMSpring, finally.While my beautiful lilacs, geraniums and wisteria are in full bloom, I'd love to bring a bit of the spring garden inside, too.
  • Alley lights available and window treatment trends Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 2:34AMEligible Peoria homeowners can apply for a free alley light as part of a limited program the city is offering.
  • DwellStudio Fabrics for Home Interiors Debut at Calico Corners. The Design House Known for Graphic Prints and Modern ... Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 7:11AMDwellStudio has made a name for their fun, distinctive designs in bedding, baby, children and tabletop lines. Now they have expanded into full-fledged home furnishings with prints, wovens and jacquard fabrics for Robert Allen @ Home, now available nationwide at most Calico Corners - Calico Home retail stores. (PRWeb April 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com ...
  • Energy, security, superconductivity and more at the largest physics meeting of the year Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 5:14AM( American Physical Society ) Press conferences at the 2011 March Meeting of the American Physical Society will feature research on super tough and stretchy materials, devices to aid in homeland security, new economic and social models, barbecue, bucking broncos and cutting-edge medical advances.
  • Maskers host annual Valentine Ball at MPAC Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 6:30AMGuests were reminded of the historical significance of Val­entine's Day as the Krewe of Maskers hosted its 64th annual ball at the Montgomery Per­forming Arts Centre recently.
  • Pleats, plaid and color at New York Fashion Week Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:18AMPleats and plaid, rich colors, longer hemlines, wide-leg trousers and luxurious outerwear are some of the key trends to emerge from New York Fashion Week for fall and winter 2011, buyers and experts say.
  • ASID Dream House opens at Lely Resort Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 5:00AMThe ASID of Florida South Dream House by Stock Construction has opened in the Lakoya neighbohood at Lely Resort.
  • Mystic Order of Revelry hosts annual New Year's Eve ball Sunday, January 9, 2011 @ 4:36AMThe late Jean Pollard spark­led as queen of the New Year's Eve Ball in 1928, where several traditions of celebration in Montgomery were established by the first mystic society of gentlemen established in the Capital City.
  • Sale Insider, 01/08/11 Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 2:29AMPounds of pots: Members and guest artists of the Commonwheel Artists Co-Op present their annual "Pots by the Pound" sale.
  • Looking for great gift ideas? Here’s help from area retailers Saturday, November 13, 2010 @ 5:03PMReady to hit the stores for holiday buys? Here are a few suggestions from local retailers and businesses to spark your imagination:
  • DrapeStyle Debuts Robert Allen Collection Wednesday, November 10, 2010 @ 6:26PMDrapeStyle today debuted it's collection of Robert Allen Fabrics for it's line of custom draperies and window treatments . These sophisticated fabrics are woven in 100 cotton for easy care and durability. When combined with your choice of Hanes linings and interlinings you can create gorgeous custom drapery with all of the DrapeStyle...
  • DWTC And The Index Design Show Celebrate 20 Years As Luxury Design Demand Heightens Sunday, November 7, 2010 @ 4:51AMDubai, UAE, Sunday 7 November: The Dubai World Trade Centre The Dubai World Trade Centre and the organizers of the INDEX Design Show 2010 dmg :: events gathered today to celebrate 20 successful years as the region's leading design event - as top international designers and 1000 exhibitors, including a large range of famous luxury brands, descend on Dubai from November 8-11.
  • Arts Alive! Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 2:45PMFirst Saturday Night Arts Alive! Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, 6-9 p.m. (Nov. 4, 2010) First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
  • Home front: local events, ideas, innovations Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 7:23AMThere are workshops for everything from faux painting to holiday table setting coming up in the next two weeks.
  • Quick links: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 4:00PMAmbleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
  • P. Allen Smith knows how to grow his fame Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 3:21PMThe TV personality and author might be the most famous tastemaker people have never heard of.
  • Eco-Minded Art, Good Vibes at Center for Green Urbanism Opening Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 9:22AMAs Arts Desk reported last week , the Center for Green Urbanism on Benning Road NE opened on Friday with a backdrop of multimedia works in the center’s Tubman-Mahan Gallery.
  • Precedent Furniture and DwellStudio Partner to Bring a New Era of Furniture for the Modern Family Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 10:27AMPrecedent, a division of Sherrill Furniture, is excited to announce today that they are partnering with DwellStudio, the New York City-based lifestyle brand, to debut their first furniture collection in April 2011 at the High Point Furniture Market.
  • Police Report: School window damaged Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 7:40AMThese are incidents reported by the Naperville Police Department. Where charges have been filed, most of the reports include when and where the suspect was stopped or taken into custody and the nature of the charges. Monday, Aug. 30 Property damage: Between 6 p.m. Aug. 27 and 7 a.m. today, …
  • Military looks command attention in NY's fashions Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 7:32AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Call it urban warrior, military chic or even drab fab.
  • DesignACushion.com is Redesigned and Relaunched in Preparation for Miami HD Boutique Show Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 5:00AMWebsite Catering to Specialty Retailers, Professional Designers and Contract Buyers Featuring More Than 2,000 Fabrics Receives Updated Design.
  • 'The World According to Larry Laslo' coming to town Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:01AMThe president of Larry Laslo Designs will present his thoughts Sept. 16 at "The World According to Larry Laslo," open only to interior designers at Gregory Alonso of PA, a design showroom in Ohio Township.
  • Arts Alive! Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:30AMFirst Saturday Night Arts Alive! Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, 6-9 p.m. (Sept. 2, 2010) First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
  • New Asheville business licenses for July Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 11:18PM• Twisted Crepe, 62 Haywood St, by Dustin Pulliam of Arden.
  • Quick links: Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:53PMAmbleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
  • Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Tyco's advanced nuclear testing and development facility Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:38PMA ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Tyco Advanced Nuclear Testing and Development Facility took place this morning the Cabot Business Park. The building formerly housed Robert Allen Fabrics.Tyco moved to the location from Wrentham's Crosby Valves facility over the past six months.
  • Quick links: Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:23AMAmbleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
  • What's happening in and around New Orleans this weekend Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:11AMEvents not to miss in and around New Orleans.
  • Group gives gifts of warmth Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 11:22PMALBANY--Everybody needs to stay warm, some people just don't have the means for it. Frances Allen, a parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church, wanted to make sure everyone had the means to stay comfortable. About 20 years ago after retiring from the IRS as a manager for the Latham branch, she used her managerial skills to get the Granny Squares organization off the ground at her church ...
  • Business : Top global brands set to attend INDEX 2010 Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 2:33PMDUBAI - INDEX 2010, the definitive design event in the Middle East, is bringing top international designers and brands to Dubai from 8-11 November. Exhibitors from across the globe are already confirmed and will showcase a wide array of high-end and innovative design products.
  • International design industry places spotlight on Dubai: Top global brands set to attend INDEX 2010 Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 5:13AM18 June 2010 INDEX 2010, the definitive design event in the Middle East, is bringing top international designers and brands to Dubai from 8-11 November. Exhibitors from across the globe are already confirmed and will showcase a wide array of high-end and innovative design products.
  • Homework Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:53AMJill Vegas is all about making over a room in minutes . Her book, "Speed Decorating," is full of time-saving tips to revamp your home's decor in a week or less.
  • OBITUARIES Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 1:53AMGeorge Acireno The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Lane Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Eugene for George H. “Hank Reno” Acireno of Eugene, who died May 8 of heart failure. He was 67. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., May …
  • Sherwin-Williams Color Studios Expands to Three Key Markets Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 12:40PMSherwin-Williams has opened three new Color Studios in Robert Allen Showrooms in Seattle, Chicago and San Francisco. The studios are located in design centers in each of the cities, including the Seattle Design Center, Chicago’s Merchandise Mart Plaza and the San Francisco Design Center Galleria.
  • Top to toe Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 9:29AMEvery man needs a fine pair of good walking shoes that might withstand the rigors of climbing up Mt. Kenya, traipsing over Dartmoor, or even sloshing through the rain swept streets of Soho. Celebrated English shoemaker, Tim Little, makes one such shoe.
  • The Surrey With the Fringe on Top Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:17PMLauren Rottet is stealing flowers. OK, to be fair, the Interior Design Hall of Fame member is borrowing fresh white roses and moving them to the presidential suite of New York's Surrey hotel. In towering Christian Louboutin heels, no less.
  • The Surrey With the Fringe on Top Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:03PMLauren Rottet is stealing flowers. OK, to be fair, the Interior Design Hall of Fame member is borrowing fresh white roses and moving them to the presidential suite of New York's Surrey hotel. In towering Christian Louboutin heels, no less.
  • Air Freight Hardly Contained Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:06PMIf you had told importers a year ago vessel capacity out of Shanghai would be so tight in early 2010 they might have to shift some ocean freight to air, you might have been laughed off the docks.
  • Young scientists shine in Edison Festival of Light spotlight Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 8:40AMCreative minds that could invent useful products and make scientific discoveries some day descended on Harborside Events Center on Saturday for the...
  • Art Picks: O'Keeffe, Albers, Cézanne, Ginsberg, Munch and more Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:00PM6 -- "Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction." This Phillips Collection show should offer an antidote to O'Keeffe's flower and landscape imagery, which can sometimes seem a bit overripe. I'm especially looking forward to getting another look at her early abstractions in blue ink, when she was still very m...
  • Sam's Avatar cleans up at Globes Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 2:41PMTHE James Cameron-directed blockbuster Avatar will be odds on to dominate the Academy Awards.
  • Sam's Avatar cleans up at Globes Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 11:41PMSAM Worthington's hit flick Avatar has clinched Best Drama at the Golden Globes, meaning the James Cameron blockbuster will be odds on to dominate the Oscars.
  • Mystic Order of Revelry welcomes the new year Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 4:06AMIn the early history of the Mystic Order of Revelry's annual New Year's Eve Ball, the Montgomery Advertiser held its presses to include the magic of the occasion as the city's oldest mystic soci­ety of men heralded the last hours and minutes of the year.
  • Local interior designer has had passion for work since age 10 Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 11:37AMTracy Garfield said she has had a passion for interior design since she was in fourth grade.
  • 2010 trend: Be fearless with colour choices Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 8:29AMInterior designer Tara Dalla-Nora shares her tips for making the latest trends work in your home.