Propeller.com Stories submitted by Deidre

Rising Cost of Making Art

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:18:28 EDT

It's not just the prices of contemporary art that have been soaring, making works has become more expensive too.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: art contemporary art artists

Laptop Travel Tips

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:12:43 EDT

It's your constant travel companion, a source of pain and pleasure. Here's how to make living with your portable computer easier on both of you.

Channel: Travel Tags: laptop travel business

Bugatti in trouble

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:12:11 EDT

Does anyone need a $1.7 million supercar that can outrun a hurricane? Bugatti, the most hallowed name in auto history, is gambling that some 300 people do. But the company has seen some rough roads, and the end of an era might be around the corner.

Channel: Autos Tags: bugatti exotic cars

Russian Fashion Designers

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:09:46 EDT

A wave of designers from the former Soviet Union is defecting or at least expanding to the U.S. But will they find the global recognition they crave?

Channel: Shopping Tags: russian fashion designers style

Business Travelers Downgraded

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:06:30 EDT

As companies crack down on travel expenses, more execs are having to put up with middle seats and budget motels.

Channel: Travel Tags: travel business

Power Dining in D.C.

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:49:49 EDT

In Washington, where you eat matters as much as which side of the aisle you're on. Here's where insiders go to dine and deal.

Channel: Food Tags: washington dining restaurants

Millionaires in the Making: The Wisneskis

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:47:36 EDT

They say it takes a village to raise a child and Nate and Nicki Wisneski are a good example of how true this old adage is - especially when it comes to planning for a sound financial future.

Channel: Money Tags: money retirement savings

Utilities' equal payment plans have some flaws

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:25 EDT

Managing utility expenses by having equal payments throughout the year, or a balanced budget, sounds like a great idea at first -- the utility company charges you a set amount each month so your budget won't be bludgeoned by gigantic heating bills in winter or cooling costs in summer.

Channel: Money Tags: utility energy bills

Shrinking nest eggs: How the ailing economy affects yours

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:35:03 EDT

Americans need to face a sobering fact: They're not likely to have as much money for retirement as they'd projected. Which means that many of us will have to save more, expect less and work longer than we'd planned.

Channel: Money Tags: economy americans retirement

Tapped-out beer drinkers trade down

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:16:09 EDT

Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to trade down to economy beers, the chief executive of Miller Brewing Co. said Thursday.

Channel: Food Tags: beer microbrew

Spain's Ancient Spirit: Rustic Pacharain Aims for Top Shelf

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:22 EDT

Doctors take note. For centuries the citizens of Spain's Navarre region have relied on pacharain, a concoction of aniseed-based alcohol and sloe berries, as a favored home remedy for stomach pains, nausea, aches, nerves -- and even hangovers.

Channel: Food Tags: spain alcohol liqueur liquor

Long-term care -- a pricey issue

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:49:20 EDT

The cost of getting older has just become cause for even greater concern among many -- especially baby-boomers -- after having read a recently released survey of annual expenses for long-term healthcare services for older Americans.

Channel: Money Tags: long term care nursing home

Pricey properties fail to sell at auction in Atlanta

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:49:00 EDT

Even auctions aren't a guaranteed sale. At least not when the minimum bid exceeds $1 million. No qualified bidders showed up at either of two high-end auctions held Tuesday in the north Atlanta suburbs.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: auctions sale real estate atlanta

GasPrices.com to be auctioned starting at $200k

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:38:29 EDT

If it takes a killer Web domain name to create a profitable Web site, then online entrepreneurs might want to peek at the latest round of topical domain names being offered at auction by online vendor Moniker Online Services LLC.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: gas prices domain gasoline

Ford elected to Boston-based archaeological group

Deidre — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:28:23 EDT

The actor who helped glamorize archaeology on the big screen is lending his star power to the Archaeological Institute of America.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: harrison ford archaeology indiana jones

Low earnings at Nordstrom and Kohl's

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:20:33 EDT

First-quarter earnings slid 24.2 percent at Nordstrom Inc. and 26.8 percent at Kohl's Corp. as both firms prepared investors for more difficulties ahead with reduced earnings guidance.

Channel: Shopping Tags: kohls nordstrom

Asian-antiquities expert held in SeaTac dies in custody

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:14:24 EDT

A renowned Asian-antiquities expert, indicted in Los Angeles in connection with a federal investigation into illegal trafficking of pilfered Southeast Asian art, died early Wednesday morning in the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: art expert death detention art trafficking

Missing ecotourists located with satellite phone

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:09:38 EDT

Twelve American ecotourists who went missing Monday in China's earthquake used a satellite phone to let their loved ones know they are alive and well, an official said Wednesday.

Channel: News Tags: tourists china earthquake

Fla. to Consider Key Church-State Question

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:04:33 EDT

The potential repeal of a century-old Florida law barring state funding for religiously affiliated organizations is to be put before the voters there this fall, at the end of a lobbying battle that has attracted the attention of President Bush and has engaged a coalition of liberal or secular educational groups.

Channel: Religion Tags: florida religion church state secular

Dunkin Donuts gives $1 million to Culinary Institute

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:35:19 EDT

ith its pledge of $1 million to The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) announced today, Dunkin' Brands, Inc. becomes a founding donor of the college's "El SueÃ;Æ;Ã;Â±o" initiative. The Dunkin' Brands gift, to be paid over five years beginning in 2009, will support baking and pastry kitchens at both the CIA's new campus in San Antonio, TX and main campus in Hyde Park, NY.

Channel: Food Tags: dunkin donuts donuts culinary institute

Not as green as they claim to be

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:33:25 EDT

As the world goes eco-friendly - even eco-vodka is coming to martini bars - it's not clear how much environmental good will come from all the green products consumers are buying.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: green eco greenwashing

The humane factor

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:25 EDT

Those who eat meat, but are concerned about how the animals are raised, now have ways to be "compassionate carnivores."

Channel: Food Tags: carnivore meat

Burdened by the Weight of Inflation

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:28:03 EDT

Nearly seven in 10 Americans are worried about maintaining their standard of living, as concern has spiked higher in just the past five months, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Channel: Money Tags: inflation recession economy

Marvelous Mushroom: Delectible fungus adds distinctive flavor

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:53:45 EDT

Now is the time to go hunting for morels, fairy rings, black trumpets, porcinis and puffballs. Mushrooms are the only plant-based food that contain vitamin D, according to the Mushroom Council. Mushrooms are not a true vegetable in the sense that they do not have any leaves, roots or seeds, and really do not need any light to grow.

Channel: Food Tags: poricini morels mushrooms

Sustainability dominates WTTC Summit discussions

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:29:54 EDT

Sustainability is the most important challenge facing the travel and tourism industry, and its leaders must strive harder to incorporate environmental protection policies in their future plans. That was the overriding message at the 8th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Dubai.

Channel: Travel Tags: sustainability hotels travel tourism dubai

Sotheby's New York Auction Update, May 2008

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:26 EDT

The explosive growth of the art market in 2006 and 2007 has caused a great deal of excitement. It has also introduced a note of apprehension about the sustainability of future growth in the face of disruptions in the world's financial markets.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: sothebys art art market

The first flight into Burma

Deidre — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:40:57 EDT

It took nine days, but the first relief flights got through last weekend. The Air Force pilot who flew the first US relief flight to Burma says he and his crew were received warmly, but much more help is needed.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: burma myanmar relief cyclone aid

Reusable bags credited with reduction in stores' plastic orders in Canada

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:25:21 EDT

Grocery stores in Manitoba are ordering millions fewer plastic grocery bags as more consumers start bringing reusable bags on their shopping trips.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: canada plastic bags

Non-profit group Teach for America sees big growth

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:44:48 EDT

More than ever, graduating college seniors are signing up to spend two years in America's poorest communities as part of Teach for America, the nonprofit organization that recruits and trains top college students for teaching jobs.

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: teach for america nonprofit college students

Getty Trust cuts 114 positions to boost budget for core arts programs

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:38:29 EDT

James Wood, chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, met with staff Tuesday to discuss the elimination of 114 jobs and some programs to yield a 25% budget increase in the Getty's core arts programs, a spokesman said.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: getty museum nonprofit arts

IRS Denies Tax-Exempt Status to Group That Spends Too Little Money on Charity

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:32:51 EDT

In a ruling that could have implications for many charities, the Internal Revenue Service has denied a tax exemption to an organization in part because the group did not spend enough of its money on charitable programs.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: irs nonprofit charity

Aid Groups Pleased With Response to Myanmar and China

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:27:05 EDT

Donations to help victims of the Myanmar cyclone continued to mount on Wednesday, even as charities faced enormous hurdles in bringing aid to the country. More than $8-million has been pledged so far to some of the biggest aid organizations in the United States.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: donations china myanmar burma aid

Profile of Polygamist Sect's Lawyer

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:12:59 EDT

Even before the showdown in Texas, Bruce Wisan was trying to save the Mormon polygamists from their power-mad leader. But they believe Wisan was sent by the devil, which is making the job infernally hard.

Channel: Religion Tags: polygamy bruce wisan mormon

When to Get a Home-Equity Line of Credit

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:12:37 EDT

Taking out a home-equity line of credit to pay off costly credit card debt might seem like an attractive option as interest rates have dropped.

Channel: Money Tags: credit home equity credit card debt

Baby boomers delay retirement

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:08:57 EDT

As the economy stumbles, gas prices soar and housing prices tumble, more baby boomers are putting off retiring.

Channel: Money Tags: money retirement baby boomers

Study: House prices

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:02:54 EDT

Twenty-eight metro areas saw double-digit drops in median house prices in the 12 months ending in March, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three areas had double-digit price increases.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: house prices housing

Will My Rebate Check Ever Come?

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:41:23 EDT

Those who filed their tax returns at the last minute could have longer waits for their money. But there is an easy way to check the status of your check.

Channel: Money Tags: irs rebate stimulus check

Taco Bell's new menu goes for a cheap fill

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:37:59 EDT

Taco Bell on Thursday is rolling out its "Why Pay More?" value menu with 10 products Ã;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬" four of them new Ã;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬" priced at 79 cents, 89 cents and 99 cents.

Channel: Food Tags: taco bell value menu fast food

Clear Channel settles buyout dispute, accepts lower bid

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:57:44 EDT

Radio broadcaster accepts revised $17.9 billion bid after settling dispute with banks financing the take-private deal.

Channel: Money Tags: clear channel broadcasting radio

4 Trends for the Next Generation of Private Jets

Deidre — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:33:55 EDT

What does the future hold for private jets? Halogen Guides looks at Four trends that will reshape the world of private aviation.

Channel: Travel Tags: private jts travel planes