Garden dualities
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:14:15 -0700
Traditionally, gardens patronage in Japan came from two sources: the nobility and the coffers of well-endowed temples. The wealthy and privileged commissioned landscaped gardens for their estates; head abbots employed the services of ishi-tate-so (rock-setting priests) to create gardens that would complement religious architecture and promote spiritual practices.
Crocker Art Museum Receives Gift of Ceramics by Rob Barnard
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:49:16 -0700
Rob Barnard, Platter, 1992. Stoneware, wood-fired, 1 1/2 x 18 in. Promised gift of Josseline and Rob Wood. SACRAMENTO, CA.- The Crocker Art Museum has received a gift of 37 works by ceramist Rob Barnard, one of the foremost practitioners of the wood-fired tradition.
CURE Robin Cook
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:46:04 -0700
After nearly two years on maternity leave, Laurie Montgomery is ready to return to her job as a New York City medical examiner. Now that her son’s neuroblastoma is in complete remission, she feels it is safe for her to go back to work.
Predictive policing, snooping today, give back our Kremlin
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:16 -0700
A daily miscellany of information by Michael Kesterton
Buddhist priest Shinno Yamasoba
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:15:02 -0700
Shinno Yamasoba, 58, is the vice head priest at Daijyoji Temple in Hyogo Prefecture's Kami town. Founded in 745, Daijyoji is nestled between peaceful rice fields and sheltered by layers of mountains. The closest city is Kyoto, about three hours away by local train. Still, visitors often make the journey to Daijyoji to see its exquisite Buddhist paintings, 165 of which are designated Important ...
Environmentalists Claim UN Board Supporting Scam
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:23:20 -0700
A U.N. board that oversees a $2.7 billion market intended to cut heat-trapping gases has agreed to take steps that could lead to reining in what European and U.S. environmentalists call a gigantic scam. The executive board of the U.N.'s Clean Development Mechanism said that five chemical plants in China do not qualify for funding. The "CDM" credits have been widely used in the carbon ...
Girls at robbed Pontiac lemonade stand to be honored
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:32:45 -0700
Oakland County commissioners will today honor four Pontiac girls who raised $350 for the Detroit Goodfellows after their lemonade stand was robbed.
Nintendo Refreshes the Dog Days of Summer with Upcoming Cool Games
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:17:43 -0700
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nintendo Refreshes the Dog Days of Summer with Upcoming Cool Games; Dates Announced for New Kirby, Donkey Kong and Pokémon Games
Amphetamine abuse associated with increased risk of aortic dissection
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:35:26 -0700
Young adults who abuse amphetamines may be at greater risk of suffering a tear in the main artery leading from the heart, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.
Hitting the Shelves
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:19:07 -0700
As Hurricane Isaac bears down on Florida, a grisly discovery off the Gulf Coast plunges FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell into a mystery with far- reaching implications.
Japan's child abuse reaches record high
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:58:39 -0700
Child abuse cases in Japan have risen to a record high, according to police data released Thursday, fanning concerns about safeguards in a society long known for strong family values. Japan - Child abuse - Children Youth and Family - Police - Prevention
Msgr. Reinert takes over St. Joseph flock
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:25:13 -0700
YORK — St. Joseph School sixth grader Jenny Kadavy is perfectly comfortable telling her new pastor, the Reverend Monsignor James M. Reinert, exactly how she feels about him.
