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Of cheats and fakes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:00PMMY editor insists that titles have to respect the sensitivities of the general public; I really wanted to call this column 'Of Thieves and Robbers.' And if there's a worse word I'd like to use that, too.
Asia's Heroes Of Philanthropy Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:43PMA reclusive Malaysian billionaire's extensive charity work is an example for others.
House style Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:40PMAt Fashion Week, leading designers distilled their brand essences to show Autumn 2010 collections sharply focused on the house heritage.
Tuesday March 09 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:51AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah reaffirmed the 1 Malaysia concept and spoke about unity today while ignoring opposition claims that he uttered “racially-laden” remarks in Penang last week.
Husni talks up unity, mum about ‘racial’ remark Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:31AMBy Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah reaffirmed the 1 Malaysia concept and spoke about unity today while ignoring opposition claims that he uttered “racially-laden” remarks in Penang last week. DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang expressed yesterday that Husni (picture) , whom he had perceived to be rational and reasonable, was reported to have ...
Madison eats agenda: Will Allen, documentaries, egg art, FestivAle, MACSAC open house Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:02AMThis coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach.
Majumdar exhibit opens at Renaissance Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:13PMHUNTINGTON -- Inside the Renaissance Art Gallery Sunday afternoon, the co-op of artists put arms of love around one of their own.
Artist within: Sandefur students unleash creativity in popular class Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:20PMSometimes, art teacher Susie Rideout has to do some creative problem-solving in addition to teaching lessons in creativity. How, for instance, do you arrange a classroom to accommodate artists in wheelchairs?
Country girl at heart Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25PMSarawakian fashionista Natrah Mcpherson talks about her love for food and family.
Interior attraction Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:58PMFor many Sarawak artists, inspiration lies deep in their roots.
Malaysia hopes to raise popularity through World Expo 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04PMMalaysia hopes to raise its popularity in the world through showcasing its uniqueness and best at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai held from May to October this year, a Malaysian trade official said here on Friday. At the expo, Malaysia will present a comprehensive blend of Malaysian manufactured products, tourism and services, as well as culture, cuisine and arts depicting the various walks of life ...
Malaysia hopes to raise popularity through World Expo 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:48PMMalaysia hopes to raise its popularity in the world through showcasing its uniqueness and best at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai held from May to October this year, a Malaysian trade official said here ...
Preying on travellers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13PMAsia is a vibrant travel destination but there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals trying to make a quick buck out of unsuspecting tourists. Be smart and don’t be caught unawares.
Malaysia's Telecom Billionaire Gives Back Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:05PMIn Ananda Krishnan's climb to success, one of the first rungs on the ladder was a philanthropic gift--a scholarship to earn his undergraduate degree at Melbourne University. Born into Malaysia's middl...
Malaysia's Telecom Billionaire Gives Back Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:28PMMalaysian Ananda Krishnan develops his country's talent behind the scenes.
India exhibit enchants CSU students and faculty Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe “Enchanted India” exhibit, showcasing photographs taken by students who visited India last summer, was unveiled on Feb. 18 at the Cleveland State University Art Gallery.
Community open house to showcase top student artwork Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:45AMThe Texas Tech School of Art will hold its third annual open house, called a celebration of the arts, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday. There is no admission charge.
County arts leader busy connecting the dots Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:21PMLionell Thomas, executive director of the Prince George's Arts Council, stands Feb. 24 in front of several paintings by Valerie Watson, one of four local artists featured in a recent show sponsored by the council.
Visual arts calendar | March 4-10 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:12PM1819 CENTRAL GALLEY: Carl Lundgren’s Rock Concert Posters: Classic, Psychedelic & New Show. 1819 Central. (816-200-3417) 2631 GALLERY: “The Figurative Image in Contemporary Storytelling.” Jake Beeson, Brandon Gay and William Wilmott. 2631 Holmes. (816-446-4583)
Yamaha riders visit Indonesia Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:55PMFiat Yamaha Riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo yesterday rounded off a successful three-day visit to Indonesia, one of the most important markets for Yamaha.
Rossi and Lorenzo enjoy successful trip to Indonesia Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:03AMFiat Yamaha Riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo yesterday rounded off a successful three-day visit to Indonesia, one of the most important markets for Yamaha. Rossi came straight from testing in Malaysia last week, whilst Lorenzo flew out from Spain, where he has been recuperating at home from an injured hand. Rossi visited Medan first, Indonesia's third largest city, where ...
Meet Shore artist Diana Davis Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40AMONANCOCK -- Diana M. Davis, watercolor artist, grew up on Virginia's Eastern Shore, a place of tranquil beauty. Drawing and painting were very much part of her life as a child. Later, she began taking lessons with Emily Daugherty at the age of 10, at the age of 18 she began painting watercolors.
NA Chairman urges co-operation with Bali in tourism Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:26AMVietnam wants the Indonesian resort island of Bali to co-operate and share experiences with its localities in tapping potential and developing tourism, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong said.
ART Till March 5 at Studio21, 17L Dover Terrace, #2486 6735; 11 am - 7 pm: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:17PMPulsation — a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Sourav Chatterjee. Till April 3 (except Sundays & public holidays) at CIMA Gallery, #2485 8717; Monday: 3 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday - Saturday: 2 pm - 7 pm: Symbols & Metaphors — an exhibition of the works of Samir Aich, Rashmi Bagchi Sarkar, Alok Bal, A. Balasubramaniam, Sumitro Basak, Shreyasi Chatterjee, Jogen Chowdhury, Partha Pratim Deb ...
Tourism industry diversified for rural uplift Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:39PMSri Lanka is popular for attracting foreigners since ancient times. Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “the finest island for its size in all the world”. Tourism has become the most vibrant sector of Sri Lanka following the end of war.
Digital boost for Desa Murni batik Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMTHE largest Bumiputera company involved in digital batik printing, Desa Murni Batik Sdn Bhd, is targeting 2010 sales to reach RM13 million, with strong demand for new products.
Digital boost for Desa Murni batik Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:59AMTHE largest Bumiputera company involved in digital batik printing, Desa Murni Batik Sdn Bhd, is targeting 2010 sales to reach RM13 million, with strong demand for new products. Managing director Suhaimi Embong said the launch of its new batik lines - D'Lukis, Durante Italian Design, Iman Exclusive, Durra Batik Exclusive and Alvise Italian Design - has attracted new customers. "These new products ...
Diplomats Get Impressed with Kain Tenun Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:50AMBesides batik, other forms of Indonesian traditional clothes have not been well known
Art Notes: Feb. 28, 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:21PMFestivALL deadline CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- March 1 is the postmark deadline for applications to be juried for the 2010 Charleston FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair. The fair will be held June 26 and 27 and is dedicated to fine art and fi...
Sale of craft products reaches RM1.3 million, says Rais Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:39AMKUALA LUMPUR : The sale of Malaysian craft products at the ongoing Craft Festival here reached RM1.3 million on February 25, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said yesterday.
Message on a bottle Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:52PMSYSTEMS analyst Muhammad Nazeef Mohd Zin and designer Lee Leng Huat have done Malaysia proud by winning the silver and bronze awards respectively at the recent SIGG Asia-Pacific Design Competition.
Saturday February 27 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:25PMFEB 27 — Let me get straight to the point. I spare no sympathy for the 1Malaysia cause. I don’t expect anyone to agree with me or applaud me for my thoughts. And I’m not getting all geared up to indulge in a debate with those of you who are great fans of the 1Malaysia concept.
Thai lessons in love Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:10PMI stood in my open-air house, scratching my lice-infested head with one hand, swatting away mosquitoes with the other, baby powder smeared all over my face, and the soles of my feet as black as soot. ...
Saturday February 27 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:40PMFEB 27 — Why I’m Not a Fan of 1Malaysia Let me get straight to the point. I spare no sympathy for the 1Malaysia cause. I don’t expect anyone to agree with me or applaud me for my thoughts.
Survival strategies,biz sense Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:22PMBijeta Choudhury, 29, did not want to work in a nine to five job in an office after completing her Bachelors in architecture. “I wanted to start a Bengali magazine on the same subject, but had no idea how to go about it. I approached I Create Foundation after reading about them in the newspaper.
Sale Of Craft Products Reaches RM1.3 Million, Says Rais Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:15AMKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The sale of Malaysian craft products at the ongoing Craft Festival here reached RM1.3 million as of Thursday, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said Friday.
SALE OF CRAFT PRODUCTS REACHES RM1.3 MILLION, SAYS RAIS Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:37AMKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The sale of Malaysian craft products at the ongoing Craft Festival here reached RM1.3 million as of yesterday, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said today.
Around the Region Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:26AMn Frackville: St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor two workshops on the Ukrainian folk art of decorating Easter eggs called pysanky. Each workshop will include two sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be held in the parish social hall, locate
Want to learn to make Batik-for-wear from the expert? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:20AMKUALA LUMPUR : “I am proud to be a Malaysian in Paris, designing for women in position and first ladies across the continent...all with Batik Malaysia.
'Crafts can contribute to country's economy' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:23AMKUALA LUMPUR: Despite just being a cottage industry, local handicraft, if managed well, can contribute to the country's revenue and boost economic growth, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Tourists, Ghanaian Beaches, Sex and the Conversation That Must Be Told! Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:09PMJohn Boight had always wanted to visit Ghana. Boight had heard about Ghanaians’ avowed good-naturedness and enviable friendliness from some expatriates, and he wanted to find out for himself if the proverbial Ghanaian hospitality was indeed a reality, and not a myth.
Wear Local Batik, 'Songket' And Weaved Clothes: Rosmah Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:45AMKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has urged all national leading figures and corporate personalities to wear batik, 'songket' and locally weaved clothes, especially when attending major functions.
Women building a future from within prison walls Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:57AMLife inside the Kajang Women's Prison is giving many like this reformed detainee hope for a better tomorrow.
FDL Reads kicks off series with exhibit Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:28AMAn exhibit that explores the connections between word images and visual images kicks off the Fond du Lac Reads program.
Building a future... from within prison walls Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:00AMSHE was a successful career woman in a senior managerial position and from a good family background. But temptation got the better of Ann when she was tasked to handle the company’s finances — she fraudulently misused the company funds.
My Work: Muffy Clark Gill Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:37PMMuffy Clark Gill ‘Seated In Silence’Batik and mixed media on woven paper strips (2009)Where in South Florida do you live? Naples.How long have you been working in this medium? Since I was a freshman in high school — almost 40 years.Tell us about yourself: I have won numerous local and national awards including 1997 Top 100, National Arts For The Parks competition. I had developed an interest in ...
COVER STORY: Building a future... from within prison walls Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:12PMLife inside the Kajang Women’s Prison is giving many a reformed detainee hope for a better tomorrow, writes P. SELVARANI. SHE was a successful career woman in a senior managerial position and from a good family background.
CATCH 'EM EARLY Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:10PMFrom April 1 till June 30, the property on Patong Beach is offering 20% discount on superior rooms priced from 3,900 baht per night, but guests must book before March 31. Benefits include breakfast for two persons, a free movie ticket with every three purchased at SF Cinema, Jungceylon, admission for two persons to the Sound Club bar (with the first drink on the house), discounts from 10-30% at ...
Let's go / Best bets for the February 25 edition Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:05PMIn 2004, the palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen began to undergo renovations to modernize the building used as a residence for Crown Prince Frederik VIII and his family and as a site for the administration of his court and other official functions.
What's Going On? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:37AMYOUR complete guide to music, art and theatre events happening near you... WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • All Things Bright And Beautiful will be showing at the Library, Llandudno This exhibition of Batik by North Wales artist Fiona Jones will be showing in the Rotunda Gallery until March 1.