Archaeological World Silent as World Class Afghan Buddhist Site to be Bulldozed
The Art Newspaper is reporting about limited salvage efforts going on at an important Buddhist site in Afghanistan. See http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Race-to-save-Buddhist-relics-in-former-Bin-Laden-camp/23443 Ths site is scheduled to be destroyed shortly for a Chinese owned copper mine.
Groups like the AIA and SAFE and archaeo-bloggers like Gill and Barford are constantly viligent when it comes to "looting." Yet, they remain strangely silent about the state sanctioned destruction of world class archaeological sites. Are there double standards at work?
Groups like the AIA and SAFE and archaeo-bloggers like Gill and Barford are constantly viligent when it comes to "looting." Yet, they remain strangely silent about the state sanctioned destruction of world class archaeological sites. Are there double standards at work?
A masculine/feminine space
I don't know why but I've always loved masculine spaces, there's something dark, sexy and mysterious about them. I have a love of all things black, white and grey, this is clearly evident from my bedrooom. Even my wardrobe is very neutral, with pops of colour when needed. But I have this other half that loves all things feminine and pretty, I am a sucker for anything sparkly and pretty. I actually think it's best to combine the two! here are two homes that do just that...
images via apartment therapy
Interested in Guest blogging?
I thought I would take the time and ask all you lovely readers and browsers of this blog if you or anyone you may know would be interested in contributing to the "Beauty Bag" series. I've had such great success with some uber fabulous and stylish bloggers sharing their beauty finds and secrets with us here, and I've received great feedback from readers telling me about how much they appreciate all the recommendations and tips they read in the "beauty bag" series! This makes me so happy!! I love utilizing this blog as a way for all us girls to come together and share with each other and help each other out. So this leads me to my main point, since the new year there have been a lack of posts for this great series. So I am calling all bloggers...any of you want to share your beauty bag just email me: www.wallpaper.homeblog@yahoo.ca
Looking forward to hearing from you girls!!
Gorgeous Small Spaces
Apartment Therapy does these great posts about "cool small spaces" and I usually check it out every year and I am always impressed by what some people can do with their small spaces. I have to admit that this year's entries were really amazing though! Have a look...
982 square feet
400 square feet
375 square feet
head over here and have a look at all of the entries, there are lots more creative small spaces!
all images via apartment therapy
Robert Korver Resigns from CPAC to Protest New Restrictions on Coins of Italian Type
Robert Korver has resigned from his position on the Cultural Property Advisory Committee to protest the State Departement Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' and U.S. Customs' decision to impose new import restrictions on "coins of Italian type." See http://www.coinworld.com/articles/korver-resigns-from-cpac-in-protest-over-impo/
Such coins had been previously exempted from restrictions in 2001 and 2006. Based on his resignation, it again appears that CPAC recommended against import restrictions, but ECA rejected that advice-- just as it first did on the Cypriot renewal of 2007.
Was this action justified by the facts on the ground (which if anything suggest that all restrictions should be scaled back), or did the bureaucrats at ECA merely act to try to help justify their earlier controversial decision on Cypriot coins and/or what they want to do anyway on the proposed MOU with Greece?
Korver had served on CPAC since 2003.
Hopefully, ECA will be called to account either by Congress or in the pending ACCG test case in Baltimore.
Such coins had been previously exempted from restrictions in 2001 and 2006. Based on his resignation, it again appears that CPAC recommended against import restrictions, but ECA rejected that advice-- just as it first did on the Cypriot renewal of 2007.
Was this action justified by the facts on the ground (which if anything suggest that all restrictions should be scaled back), or did the bureaucrats at ECA merely act to try to help justify their earlier controversial decision on Cypriot coins and/or what they want to do anyway on the proposed MOU with Greece?
Korver had served on CPAC since 2003.
Hopefully, ECA will be called to account either by Congress or in the pending ACCG test case in Baltimore.
High Gloss Fav's
Like my post title says, here are just a few of my favourites from this edition of High Gloss...
Have a great weekend everyone!
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