Philadelphia's Antiques Row in transition

Ted Kirk draws deeply on his cigarette, rests his elbows on his splayed knees, and takes a long, sad look around. He is sitting in the once cluttered, now scavenged, showroom of his brother Jack's antiques shop in Center City. Hardly anything is left, other than a few cardboard moving boxes, a couple of dusty rugs rolled up like stogies, and some orphaned leaded glass windows.

'Sneaky school' makes learning fun

Marcus McCallum, 11, of Briarcliff Manor took apart and reassembled a radio-controlled car, which still works.

University of Utah engineer designs energy-efficient robot

While other researchers have focused on creating wall-climbing robots, a U engineer and his team of researchers are designing one that specializes in energy efficiency. The idea of making a robot more energy efficient would allow it to run longer mission...

Stuart Kingston & J. L. Cropper AUCTION: SATURDAY AUGUST 21sT, 2010 AUCTION BEGINS 10 AM • DOORS OPEN 9AM LOCATION ...

Jewelry: (Partial listing) 14KYG Sapphire Circle Pin; 14KYG Jade & Diamond Ring; 18KYG Diamond Ring Circa 1950; 14KWG Dia Necklace 11 Br=approx. 1 ct.; 18KYG Ruby & Diamond Ring 3R=2.11 cts., 32D=.18cts.; 18KYG Ruby & Diamond Bracelet 90 Rubies=4.21 cts, 16 Dia=.43cts; 14KWG Matinee Length Pearl Necklace, 9x9.5mm; 14KYG Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring; 18KYG Sapphire & Diamond Earrings 4 ...

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A weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.