Marky was always Boknoy to us, the small artists community in Butuan city where he was born and grew up. Marky s father, Bobby, who is partly Chinese, was an acknowledged theater artist, being a director, actor, painter, comic and humble friend Read more

Horticulturists at the Franklin Park Conservatory are trying to save two dozen bonsai plants that were damaged in a fire this week at the conservatory’s greenhouse complex on the Whittier Peninsula. “We’re cautiously optimistic” that the plants can Read more

Boy Scout Troop 45 and Sea Scout Ship 45 are selling Christmas trees and wreaths at the intersection of Mass. and Cameron avenues in North Cambridge on the bike path to Davis Square. The lot is opened Monday through Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.; and Read more

Evergreen Helicopters embraced the spirit of giving by donating 100 live Christmas trees to local underprivileged families and first responders in the Abbeville community. Barry Guidry, business development manager for Evergreen Helicopters, said the Read more

Anao, Tarlac used to be famous as a pioneer in ilang-ilang production and processing. Today, the town is also becoming popular for its pandesal enriched with squash. The bakery of Tito Rey Quindara has been producing a best-selling pandesal which Read more

Want to ditch the brittle cold for some canap s, caviar and calming spa treatments? Consider a getaway aboard one of the finest ships cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean or the South Pacific. From stem to stern, cruise lines are raising the bar on Read more

The ice storm knocked out electrical service to 1.4 million homes and businesses late last week. More than 570,000 customers still lacked power Sunday afternoon in upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Utilities in Read more

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – When Ferran Adria asks for help in the kitchen, he doesn’t mean busboys. The father of so-called molecular gastronomy _ the science (or art?) of manipulating food via gelatins, liquid capsules and his now-ubiquitous foams Read more

At age 10, Kamsan is an accomplished artist and a self-supporting resident of a small community in northern Thailand. The paintings she produces each week bring between $60 and $150 apiece, more than enough to cover the cost of the 500 pounds of food Read more

EAST MANATEE A Christmas tree at Terrace Beach Cafe is unlike any other in Manatee County. It stands in honor of Mary DeLazzer, known for her generosity and community service as the longtime manager of the Our Daily Bread of Bradenton soup Read more

HARDIN, Ill. Officials in western Illinois are searching for thieves who chopped down a family s outdoor Christmas tree. Sheriff Bill Heffington says the Martin family in Hardin had hung lights and ornaments from a 7-foot-tall cedar tree on Read more

By Eric Gallina The Science Museum in London, UK is hosting the Japan Car: Designs for the Crowed Globe exhibition, sponsored by seven Japanese automobile manufacturers. An exploration of the car as a ‘mobile cell’, the exhibition has been conceived Read more

Irvine, Calif. — A link between drought and deforestation was found to be fueling global warming, a U.S. scientist and co-author of a study reported. The international study analyzed six years of climate and fire observations from satellites Read more

SCITUATE David Henry looks out over his tens of thousands of Christmas trees that sprawl so far that the three-man tree-cutting crew is just a splotch of red on the distant horizon. He talks about the beautiful sunsets, the families who come Read more

Entering the grounds, one is bowled over by its view of the sloping terrain and the rainforest. The garden of furniture designer/sculptor Benjamin Benji Reyes in Antipolo gives one a sense of order and structure, even with the rain forest. His Read more

It is a feeble country indeed that attaches itself so passionately to a zed. What the hell am I talking about? Well, let me tell you. My son loves this online alphabet website, Starfall.com , and we spend quite a lot of time getting to know our ABCs Read more

Clutching my prejudices closely I found myself at the start of the exhibition in a room of live Bonsai trees. On closer inspection an intriguing display of small model cars was apparent, juxtaposed against the trees to take the place of the natural Read more

Louise Livesay won’t be in line at Toys “R” Us at 5 a.m. today. Instead, she plans to take her children to the first-ever Black Friday service at her St. Paul church. As part of the service at Unity Church-Unitarian, the children will hear the story Read more

CLEVELAND If Barack Obama wins the election, it will be historic. And if he loses, it will be pretty historic, too: It would mark the biggest collective error in the history of the media and political establishment. Barack Obama An Obama loss would Read more

A collection of compact and environmentally friendly cars are exhibited alongside bonsai trees at “Japan Car”, presenting the country s ancient traditions against its modern technological advances. Some of the 14 unusual cars on display are already Read more

CLEVELAND If Barack Obama wins the election, it will be historic. And if he loses, it will be pretty historic, too: It would mark the biggest collective error in the history of the media and political establishment. Barack Obama An Obama loss would Read more

Much to the embarrassment of his kids, it’s time once again for Sam Orticelli to dress up the dead tree in his front yard. For the last four years, the Downers Grove real estate attorney has costumed the 15-foot-tall stump facing Fairview Avenue in Read more

Purchasing a Christmas tree usually signals the beginning of holiday festivities. The fun starts for many Houston families when they head for a tree farm to choose the perfect tree. It s not a trip to cut short. You ll want to savor the Read more

LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters Life!) – Traditional Japanese culture meets futuristic technology in a new exhibition at London’s Science Museum, opening on Saturday, which provides a glimpse into the transport of tomorrow. A collection of compact and Read more

JVC recently unveiled a beautiful line of bonsai-laden Kirikabu speakers at this year s Tokyo Designer s Week . Created out of eco-friendly plastic, the conceptual series of speakers can be assembled into different shapes, and each contains a Read more

Among the most traditional and affordable South Florida holiday observances this year are those hosted by the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale. One is the 21st annual Festival of Trees at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, presented by Beaux Arts Read more

Breezy, beach candour with cuisine from an award-winning chef. Swell has a casual ambience. Wine Modest, yet smart, classy and well-priced international list; 17 by the glass. Vegetarians More for lunch, limited for dinner. Child friendly High chairs Read more

Chicago — As Christmas traditions go, this one’s big. Every year, the Proeber family traipses through the fields of central Illinois searching for the perfect Christmas tree before breaking out the saw, tying their selection to the roof of their car Read more

BELOIT, Wis. — The Rock County Sheriff s Department is investigating a car versus tree rollover crash that injured five young people Wednesday night. Authorities said a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero sport utility vehicle was traveling westbound on West Read more

“Gordon didn’t think it was appropriate to be having a big party when everyone is looking for jobs,” said Ann Getty on Monday. “We just felt that in these economic times, it was not appropriate.” P.S.: My car’s got an old-fashioned tape deck, and Read more

Breezy, beach candour with cuisine from an award-winning chef. Swell has a casual ambience. Wine Modest, yet smart, classy and well-priced international list; 17 by the glass. Vegetarians More for lunch, limited for dinner. Child friendly High chairs Read more

Christmastime is very dear to me, and every year I have at least two Christmas trees on display in my home. My husband, however, thinks one tree is more than enough and groans as I drag stacks of boxes of Christmas decor out of the basement. Usually Read more

Do you have young trees planted in your yard or at your business? If so, beware of sunscalding or frost cracking injuries that can affect the health and aesthetics of the trunk of your tree. Sunscald appears on the south, west or southwest side of Read more

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Getting around the Walker Art Center is about to get easier for impaired visitors. The Minneapolis museum will receive a $50,000 grant to develop programs for visitors who have Alzheimer s disease or are visually impaired. The Read more

Best Road, Mount Vernon. Reservations required: 360-466-3821; christiansonsnursery.com . Saturday, 10 a.m. — Design with Nature: Joanne Romann will conduct this demonstration and offer ideas for holiday decorating using pine cones, branches, berries Read more

The Jiro Tanaka-Big Island Bonsai Association (BIBA) Book Collection and a mini-bonsai show will be featured at the Hilo Public Library lanai on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Oct. 15, 2006, an earthquake in the Waimea area caused severe Read more

at Smith & Hawken. Everyone knows Hollywood is all about the green. And we’re not just talking money. Eco-friendliness is hugely important to celebrities, especially during the holidays when the fake vs. real tree controversy arises. This year the Read more

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The DiS favourites have announced a short tour to coincide with the release of new album Merriweather Post Pavilion (out January 12th). It calls at the following destinations: Could it be that he’s recently released something, or does he actually Read more

JVC recently unveiled a beautiful line of bonsai-laden Kirikabu speakers at this year s Tokyo Designer s Week . Created out of eco-friendly plastic, the conceptual series of speakers can be assembled into different shapes, and each contains a Read more

The inaugural Best Co-Marketing Campaign category is aimed at the business partner who makes the best use of its marketing budget. The judges were looking for impact, creativity, clarity of offer and a measurable return. OSS s original campaign Read more

Jackson County health inspectors evaluated 111 restaurants in October. All restaurants passed their semi-annual inspections. A portion of the scores are published weekly in the Mail Tribune. The following restaurants received passing scores of 70 Read more

A forward with good endurance, Schoenmakers is strong overhead, effective by foot on either side and can kick goals. A South Australian under-18 representative in 2008. From Tea Tree Gully FC. My biggest strengths are probably my skills and my Read more

Knott s Berry Farm will magically transform into Knott s Merry Farm this holiday season as they present A Charlie Brown Christmas with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a Read more

FIU President Modesto \’Mitch\’ Maidique announced he will be stepping down from the position he\’s held for the last 22 years. When the members of the Florida International University’s class of 2009 were newborns, Modesto ”Mitch” Maidique became Read more

We practiced ”the crane” and wasted money on a Bonsai tree. But the real reason this movie makes the cut: Rocky director John G. Avildsen understood that Mr. Miyagi (late Oscar nominee Pat Morita) had a lot to say about finding balance, about Read more

It is well known that plants growing under unfavourable conditions are generally smaller than those growing in stress-free conditions: indeed it is estimated that in the US, abiotic stress reduces the yield of agricultural crops by an average of 22 Read more

A southern California dental assistant who admitted stalking Miss Congeniality actress Sandra Bullock has been placed on three years probation. Marcia Valentine, 47, was arrested in April 2007 after police said she tried to run down Bullock’s husband Read more

Rick and Susan Wilcox signed an easement agreement late last week allowing the village of Lake Delton to remove trees on their property. The Wilcoxes now have a clear view of the Dell Creek Dam from their home. Rick and Susan Wilcox’s legal battle Read more

There’s a fascinating complexity to the vision of Joseph Close, one of Canton’s most vital artists. His multimedia pieces incorporate all manner of salvaged junk, and also include elements of welded steel and blown glass, employing skills he Read more

Love them or loathe them, garden gnomes have been part of our culture for well over a hundred years. They’ve adorned rockeries and shrubberies everywhere from stately homes and Gothic mansions to suburban semis and council houses. But over the last Read more

BENT CREEK While the North Carolina Arboretum will close its buildings and the Bonsai Exhibition Garden on Thanksgiving Day and Nov, 28, the property is open and parking is free. Visitors can explore select areas of the Arboretum s 65 acres of Read more

Are you looking for a garden project now that the cool season is here? In Hawaii, China and Japan, rock and water are used to add interest to the garden. The stone water basins that usually stand outside the teahouses are an example of rock and water Read more

We practiced ”the crane” and wasted money on a Bonsai tree. But the real reason this movie makes the cut: Rocky director John G. Avildsen understood that Mr. Miyagi (late Oscar nominee Pat Morita) had a lot to say about finding balance, about Read more

This 51-inch-tall ficus tree is from Bonsai artist Erik Wigert s nursery on Pine Island. It s one of many that will be on display at the annual Southwest Florida bonsai show and sale next Friday and Saturday. Herbs & Other Edibles explains Read more