YOUR PLACE.ENERGY TIP: Sunshine, even through a window, will increase the temperature in your home. Think shade - overhangs, awnings, trees and other outside shading devices can keep your house cool in the summer and save you money. Interior curtains, shades and blinds can also help. For year-round comfort, ask for Energy Star qualified windows and skylights.- Source: www.energystar.gov JOIN THE ROADSHOW: Fans of the hit PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, series ``Antiques Roadshow'' know that junk in the attic In the Attic can refer to:
In Hasbro's newest game, called Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow is a British human interest television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom and appraise antiques brought in by local residents. It has been running since 1979. and based on the TV program, players get to look at cards displaying old clocks, tables, paintings and purses and guess the items' value. Besides having fun, you'll freshen up Verb 1. freshen up - make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" refurbish, renovate gentrify - renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations; "gentrify a row of old houses"; "gentrify the old on antique terminology, such as fretwork clocks (also known as jigsaw clocks) and Bakelite (an early form of plastic). The game is designed for two to four players or teams, with special cards that allow you to also play along with the TV show. Set the game up, then listen for ``Antique Speak'' and play your cards. The game is $19.99 at toy and game stores. - Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. ORAL ORCHIDS: Robert Dyer of Solarium will speak on ``How to Grow, Cultivate and Arrange Orchids'' 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood West Hollywood A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. . A reception will follow in the showrooms. Admission is free. For reservations, call (310) 360-6425. Also visit www.p-d-c.com. - Daily News CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Antiques Roadshow) |
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