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Grieving family burglarized while away - KUSA-TV
AULT - Three days before Christmas, the Sohler household - with six anxious girls - stirred with energy. Then the phone rang. “My husband received a phone call and was told that his sister-in-law had been murdered and that it was his brother who had

Swarovski descendant launches crystal jewelry line - Boston Herald
D ALLAS - As a member of the famed Austrian crystal family, Vanessa Swarovski Piedra grew up around beautiful sparkling objects. Now she s creating a few of her own. Swarovski Piedra, the great-great-granddaughter of Swarovski Corp. founder Daniel

Minn. man accused of breaking into his own home - Columbia Missourian
HUTCHINSON, Minn. A 19-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested after allegedly breaking into his own home and stealing a car, jewelry, some money, and other items. Police said he allegedly lured his other family members away Friday afternoon by making a

Swarovski descendant launches crystal jewelry line - Boston Herald
D ALLAS - As a member of the famed Austrian crystal family, Vanessa Swarovski Piedra grew up around beautiful sparkling objects. Now she s creating a few of her own. Swarovski Piedra, the great-great-granddaughter of Swarovski Corp. founder Daniel

It’s Official: Idol ’s Gina Glocksen Is Married! - People
American Idol star Gina Glocksen said, “I do,” to her longtime boyfriend, school teacher Joe Ruzicka, on New Year’s Eve, PEOPLE has confirmed. The 24-year-old singer, who was a top 10 finalist during Idol ’s sixth season, exchanged vows with Ruzicka

San Anselmo boutique is a sumptuous place to explore - Novato Advance
French Nest, 500 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 455-8580. Who owns it and how long: San Anselmo residents and business partners Holly Hopper and Silke Solomon opened French Nest in April 2008 in a light-filled space that was formerly an art supplies

From desolation, renaissance, really - Charleston Daily Mail
WASHINGTON - In Winslow Homer’s 1865 painting “The Veteran in a New Field,” a farmer, bathed in sunshine, his back to the viewer, his Union uniform jacket cast on the ground, harvests wheat with a single-bladed scythe. That tool was out of date, and

Museum a gem that needs help to succeed - Pittsburgh Valley Independent
Diamonds, rubies and other gems do not lose their beauty. But if those jewels are never worn or displayed, they are of little value. A gem in downtown Monessen faces the danger of losing its luster and beauty. People pass by the Monessen Heritage

Thelma G. Reagan - Baltimore Sun
Thelma G. Reagan, who christened a Baltimore-built tank landing ship during World War II , died of kidney failure Saturday at her daughter’s Riderwood home. The longtime Rosedale resident was 96. Born Thelma Conner in Baltimore and raised in

Makeover of Surat on cards with setting up of two SEZ - Fibre2Fashion
Surat, the second biggest city of Gujarat, India is known for its manmade textile and diamond polishing industry. Surat also has to its credit the largest number of multi-head embroidery machines in the world (over 40,000) installed in last 3 years

Guinea junta names banker as PM - News.com.au
THE new military junta in Guinea has named banker Kabine Komara as prime minister and has also called for a meeting with representatives of foreign governments which condemned the coup. Mr Komara, whose nomination was announced in a statement read on

Guinea Coup Leaders Name a Civilian Prime Minister - Wall Street Journal
CONAKRY, Guinea — The leaders of Guinea’s coup named a civilian as prime minister Tuesday, making good on a key promise to the population a week after seizing power upon the death of the country’s late dictator. The man designated prime minister

Donald Haack s Soaring Tales Take Flight in ‘Diamonds neath My - Carolina Newswire
CHARLOTTE What creates an adrenalin rush for some might seem unimaginable for others. Take local author Donald Haack s adventures of living in the uncharted jungles of South America for 14 years with his wife and children while running a

Goldstriker s Nokia 8800 Princess Edition is wonderful, costs 12,000 - Intomobile.com
Goldstriker announced a new member of its luxury family. It s the beautiful Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) 8800 Princess Edition which will go on sale in the Colette store in Paris in January 2009. There is, however, some reasoning beyond the price. The

Criminals targeting Hmong in St. Paul - Duluth News Tribune
St. Paul police say some criminals are targeting Hmong residents for home invasions. Police spokesman Peter Panos says there have been at least five home invasions involving one or two young Hmong men since August. He says usually the suspects ask to

Latest on Paris Hilton burglary - Sheknows.com
Paris Hilton lost $2 million in jewels from the robbery in her Hollywood Hills home. The Hilton heiress thinks she knows who did it. I think whoever did this, definitely has been there before, Paris tells E! News . We have some suspects that

Is Ukerewe island becoming a safe hideout for albinos? - IPP Media
With their milky white skin, wispy hair and haunting, pale eyes, they are called “the living ghosts“ by locals. And the vulnerable albinos of Tanzania in East Africa have more than insults to fear. They are being hunted down and hacked to death to

Solid as a rock - star.com.my
As it celebrates its 35th anniversary, jewellery house Selberan continues to delight with its unique objects of beauty that are made to the highest standards. LOCAL jewellery house Selberan, part of the Royal Selangor Group, seems to have come into

Playing the blues is family affair for guitarist Wilson - Des Moines Register
Alex Wilson grew up around the blues. Things like hanging out with his father’s musician friends were just a part of everyday life. “I didn’t know anything different,” Alex said via phone from his home in Milwaukee. “I wonder what my life looks like

Pictures of 2 eras in our history - Times Union
In Winslow Homer’s 1865 painting “The Veteran in a New Field,” a farmer, his Union uniform jacket cast on the ground, harvests wheat with a single-bladed scythe. That tool was out of date, but Homer used it to evoke a timeless symbol of death the

America does well to remember - Kansas City Star
In Winslow Homer s 1865 painting The Veteran in a New Field, a farmer, bathed in sunshine, his back to the viewer, his Union uniform jacket cast on the ground, harvests wheat with a single-bladed scythe. That tool was out of date, and Homer

Handmade chalice holds special meaning for priest - Fergus Falls Daily Journal
Father Greg Paffel of Our Lady of Victory holds a chalice in his hands, which was hand-made with specific theological meanings in mind. When Father Greg Paffel was preparing for his graduation from seminary in 2001, his parents inquired as to what he

Embattled Browns coach faces possible finale with little ammo - CBS Sportsline
BEREA, Ohio — Romeo Crennel started the season with two solid quarterbacks, a Pro Bowler and his wildly popular backup. He’ll end the year, and probably his tenure as coach of the Cleveland Browns , with a guy who hasn’t started in two years and

Gold and Gems New Line Of Black Diamond Necklaces - PR Inside
2008-12-20 04:16:07 - Black Jewelry has become very popular among celebrities and have recently begun to appears in many Films and Television Shows. This trend continues with jewelry designer Black Ice Diamonds new line of black diamond necklaces

Flowers and necklaces - Herald Tribune
Works by watercolorist Ellen Kaiden and jeweler Sharyn Wolf are on display through Jan. 10 at the Katharine Butler Gallery at Towles Court. Kaiden, with studios in Sarasota and the Berkshires, focuses on still lifes and floral scenes with an

Gold and Gems New Black Diamond Necklaces - Classic Elegance - PR.com
Black Jewelry has become very popular amongst celebrities and have recently begun to appears in many films and television shows. This trend continues with jewelry designer Black Ice Diamonds new line of black diamond necklaces. Ashland, OR