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0 Real Estate The Thornewood Carriage House served the original Thornewood Castle, and comes with an "exquisite collection of antique glass." Charles Woodman , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply (Redfin) (Redfin) (Redfin) LAKEWOOD, WA — This is not the house from Clue, but it is so opulent and gorgeous, it may as well be. According to its listing from RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, the Thornewood Carriage House has been designated a National Landmark, and served the original Thornewood Castle. In keeping with that illustrious air, it comes stocked with antique glass and light fixtures and photos betray that there is at least one medium-to-large sized statue inside, perfect for setting the scene as you and your partner take turns accusing each other of dalliances or discussing the opera. Address: 4 Thornewood Ln SW, Lakewood, WA Price: $3,025,000 Square feet: … [Read more...] about Live Inside a National Landmark With This Lakewood Wow House

6 WASHINGTON - Collecting is a core function of museums - a way to preserve the present for future generations and to educate and inspire visitors with objects from the past. And yet removing artwork - with the hope of returning it to its rightful owner - was one of the first moves made by the new director of the National Museum of African Art. A few months after taking the reins of one of the smaller Smithsonian museums in July, Ngaire Blankenberg removed 18 Benin Kingdom Court Style works from their cases, saying their presence was harmful. "I am tired of going to museums and feeling stressed about that question," she said about the mental effort of worrying whether an object was stolen or acquired unethically. "I have a visceral reaction to seeing things that shouldn't be on display. I wanted to make sure that negative reaction wasn't being felt by anyone else." Among the 39 Benin Kingdom Court Style pieces owned by the museum, … [Read more...] about The Smithsonian is changing its approach to collecting, starting with the removal of looted Benin treasures

‘L ook at my foot,” Keith Hernandez said. The air in the Mets’ broadcast booth was a swamp — July in Flushing — and it hadn’t budged in three innings. At this point, it was only technically air. The Mets were opening what should have been an important series against a division rival, the Washington Nationals, but it hadn’t worked out that way. The Nats were underperforming, as they do, and the Mets were Metsing away another season at their usual velocity. Keith had kicked off his burgundy leather driving moccasins in the top of the fourth, and during the break between innings, he rested his bare left foot on Ron Darling’s chair while Ron ran to the press cafeteria to refill his iced green tea. An impressive scar, thick and maybe two inches long, ran down the base of his big toe. Ron, whom Keith calls Ronnie, never Ron, was a starting pitcher for the last Mets team to win the World Series, in 1986. Ronnie went to Yale. This is the first fact everyone learns about him, so let’s just … [Read more...] about Gary Keith and Ron, the Magi of Mets Nation

Across Wyoming | News | Nov 20 How Inmates Are Saving An Iconic American Landscape—And Themselves “This is a national treasure that people don't realize is here.” H2O Radio , News Partner Thank Share Across Wyoming | News | Nov 16 Wyoming scored an 83 out of 100 for financial transparency New report released by Truth in Accounting Truth in Accounting , News Partner Thank Share Across Wyoming | News | Nov 2 ‘No Surprises' Legislation Benefits Rural Residents Starting January 1 The new rules will eliminate "out-of-network" medical fees for emergency services and reduce the high-cost billing in many other cases. The Daily Yonder , News Partner Thank Share Across Wyoming | News | Sep 28 Wyoming received ‘A’ for fiscal health … [Read more...] about Across Wyoming Politics & Government News

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Part of Betty White’s final interview before her death at age 99 included a video message dedicated to the many fans she collected throughout her decades in show business. Prior to her death , White was gearing up to celebrate her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. As part of the celebration, she participated in a documentary special titled "Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration" that would play in theaters across the country. Not only did the feature-length special mark what would become her final interview, but producer Steve Boettcher revealed that she also filmed a video tribute to her fans just ten days before her death that will accompany the special. "On Dec. 20, she did a short little video for us... it was kind of a tribute to her fans that were … [Read more...] about Betty White filmed a tribute to her fans just 10 days before her death

0 Arts & Entertainment The documentary, "Betty White: A Celebration," will be screened in Santa Monica on Jan. 17 — which would have been her 100th birthday. Nicole Charky , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply SANTA MONICA, CA — National screenings of a film celebrating the life of the inimitable Betty White will go on as planned on Jan. 17, which would have been the actor, comedian and activist's 100th birthday, with special showings in 900 theaters, including screenings in and near Santa Monica. White, widely regarded both on and off-screen as an American treasure and whose popularity transcended generations, died on New Year's Eve at the age of 99. Originally titled "Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration," the film directed by Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein is now known as "Betty White: A Celebration." Tickets are on sale now for screenings scheduled for 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local … [Read more...] about Betty White Movie Coming To Santa Monica On Her 100th Birthday