Master art restorer Allon is back in ‘Portrait of a Spy’Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:56PMHaunted by his failure to stop the massacre of innocents from bombings in London, fictional master art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is forced to confront the new face of global terror and stop the new wave of attacks before they happen. "Portrait of a Spy" is the latest book in author Daniel Silvia's best-selling Gabriel Allon series. Read an excerpt.
Chartres keeps its spiritual allureTuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:42AMThe voices of vacationers partying at cafes faded as I left Chartres' picture-postcard main square and entered the dusky nave of the cathedral. Blinking until my eyes adjusted, I stared up at dozens of jewel-like...
Book review: 'Paris to the Past'Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:37PMAll aboard for a journey or two into France's past with Ina Caro as enthusiastic conductor. The American writer's love for the places is contagious, although her fervor sometimes trumps other considerations. Southern California residents — and most Americans outside the Northeast corridor — can only envy the speed, comfort and ease of rail travel that the French have, especially the speedy TGV ...
Centre PompidouTuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:12PMInvited to the Centre Pompidou, François Morellet has decided to show a specific aspect of his art: installations. For him, these are ephemeral works, created for his personal exhibitions or for the events in which he takes part.
St Elizabeth Infirmary getting matron's quartersMonday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:32AMGROUND was broken last Thursday for the construction of a $7.5 million matron's quarters at the St Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz.
Why Driving A Supercar Isn't Always A Thrill.Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:33AMTest-driving supercars is fun, but it can also be a pain.
AESL clarifies issues on the cost of infrastructure for schoolsThursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:31AMAccra, June 23, GNA - Mr Louis Satchmo Atongo, Acting Managing Direc= tor of Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) on Thursday said the first batch of infrastructure for basic schools comprising a six-unit classroom block and ancillary facilities awarded in 2003 was valued at GH¢66,358. He said the contract comprised of a six-unit classroom block with office, store, staff common ...
Travel Matters: Deals in San Francisco and a boat ride in ParisSaturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:00PMTravel Matters: Deals in San Francisco and a boat ride in Paris
Availpro launches its mobile booking engine for independent hotels!Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:03AMIndependent hotel owners need to surf the mobile booking waveBooking a room online is no longer a novelty... booking a room on a mobile platform still is! According to a recent study by software developer Availpro (1.5 million room sales in 2010), the number of mobile visitors to Availpro engines increased by 440% between January 2010 and January 2011*. Hotel owners are starting to realise the ...