Dragonworld by Zhang Xinxin, translated by Helen Wang
1 Thirteen year old Zhaishao, whose soft cheeks have yet to witness their first spot, and who has yet to develop a life he can call his own, keeps all his assets on his hard drive: pirated movies, music downloads, computer games. I’m not sure when he took up residence in my brain, but when [...]
The Garden Doctors: Is arugula a California native?
No, arugula or rocket or roquette, (Eruca sativa) is not a California native but originates from the Mediterranean. And, even more interesting, (according to the Burpee Seed Company) arugula arrived in North America with the Puritans, but gradually sank into obscurity as a garden green. Arugula, an annual, is considered a cool-weather crop, fast-growing (40 [...]
Crystal bell honors firefighters
PLEASANTON — The image of the old brass firehouse bell will never be the same again — at least not in Pleasanton, where the city’s newest bell is a sparkling work of art. The 500-pound “Firehouse Crystal Bell” by Red Bluff artist Jack Storms is Pleasanton’s newest piece of public art, installed permanently at the [...]
NB12 Video Links
For Stewart Steeves, an airport is not simply a place where you travel from one place to another. As the President and CEO of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) strides through the new U.S. Departures Terminal, flanked by dozens of bustling restaurants and shops, he sees one of Nassau’s most important strategic assets hard at [...]
Lindsay City Council — Report to be given on draft audit
The City of Lindsay’s finance director will present an information report today regarding a Bakersfield-based accounting firm’s recently completed audit that highlights some questionable practices that were carried out by members of the city’s past administrative staff. The report will be given during the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6:05 p.m. at City Hall, [...]
Artfully Light Up Your Yard with Unique Items from SolarGardenPets.com
Paso Robles, California (PRWEB) September 02, 2011 Web entrepreneurs John and Beverly Furster are pleased to unveil their solar outdoor lighting store, SolarGardenPets.com. the site, launched in May 2011, boasts a large collection of solar lights, water features, windmills, wind chimes, and more. “In this economy lighting up your yard in the traditional way is [...]
William A. Smith, Inc.
William a. Smith Inc.Auctioneers and AppraisersSpectacular 44th Annual Labor Day AuctionCelebrating our 50th Year in Business Smith’s Auction Gallery1064 Rte. 12-A, Plainfield, NHMonday, September 5th, 2011at 10 am Preview Sunday, September 4th, 12–6 pm and 8 am morning of sale In celebration of our 50th year in business, we have amassed a wonderful collection for [...]
Forthcoming events from May 12 (From Tewkesbury Admag)
Forthcoming events from may 12 11:51am Tuesday 10th may 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) Thursday Until December 15: 9.30am. Zumba with Donna De Freitas Pires. One on One Fitness, Evesham. 01386 49985. Until October 28: 10am. Bourton House Garden. £6 (under 16 free). Bourton House Garden. 01386 700754. Until December 22: 10.30am. Extend Exercise Class. [...]
Water fountains and the feng shui influenced…
Water fountains possess often been recognised by add a touch of type to any setting, no issue if it is for your backyard or for the inside of your house. Indoor wall fountains possess often had an alluring magnificence concerning them, producing a relaxing and relaxing environment that aids to drown out the noises from the exterior [...]
Outdoor Wall Water Fountains – Make Your Outdoor area Fresh and Peaceful
Water fountains are actually the perfect equipments since they’re well enhanced having a soothing aura as well as a sense of relaxation. Today, almost all of the nature lovers wish to install water fountains into their homes and office premises to enable them to easily take advantage of the natural splendor and splendor at all [...]