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Florence and Hans Knoll used their love of architectural design and friendships with Bauhaus architects to create one of the world's premier interior design houses.

Florence Knoll changed the world's conception of how to decorate an office space with her innovative, art-centered and Bauhaus-inspired notions about functional design.

Architects and artists of the Bauhaus school, many associated with Cranbrook, were a major influence on Knoll International's furniture and on contemporary interiors.

The Ferguson family have operated the Knoll House Hotel since 1959, and it is located near the seaside towns of Swanage and Bournemouth in Dorset.

Contestants compete in a Wal-Mart makeup challenge, receive makeovers and pose on a yacht on the Hudson River.

Photoshop began on a grayscale display and evolved into one of America's favorite image editing software.

A marriage of old and new, The Barcelona Chair (aka Pavillion Chair) has become not just a design classic but a monument to German Modernism.

Tour vineyards and wineries the smart way by staying in one of Napa Valley's luxury hotels or lodgings. Don't skimp on accommodation for the California wine experience.

Contrived from the very minimum of materials and maximum of inspiration, Hungarian-born Breuer's 1925 Wassily Chair is the perfect marriage of brevity and style.

Lydia Beals Jackson, Lyman's third wife, was a force to reckon with. She was an energetic activist who founded the Widows' and Old Mens Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The West Ridge Trail descends from Laguna Beach, California's Temple Hill (Top of the World) and provide spectacular canyon and ocean vistas in all directions.

Following the British occupation of Spion Kop, the Boer picket that had been routed from the hill informed General Louis Botha, who immediately launched into action.

Theories about the first life forms tend to agree on what had to happen, but differ in their explanations of where and how. There are three strong contenders.

The trail starts just above the northeast edge of town within walking distance from downtown and the harbor and rises steeply through forests and tree line to 3,819 feet

The Pittsburgh Steelers have built a tradition of winning by employing the same distinctive style for decades. Continuity is a major component propelling the franchise.

Visiting along Georgia's coastline offers many great adventures. One such activity is touring the site of the historic and helpful lighthouses.

Topo maps are excellent resources for locating hidden trout streams. Here's why and how to use them.

Nearly every type of motorcycle and form of racing is celebrated each summer at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Ohio, a family-friendly venue with plenty to see and do.

A new contest, sponsored by Independent Film Council, asks video game players to create their own 6 minutes mini-masterpiece on one of 5 assassination topics.

Bare root provides an economic advantage over containerized plants and is a good excuse for winter gardening.

Find a list of eating disorder treatment centers in the United States, excluding local hospital programs, for anorexia, bulimia & binge eating.

Green house gas emissions, fossil fuel shortages and global warming happening now, we must consider nuclear power as a viable technology for our future energy needs.

The Edmonton Oilers will be facing the San Jose Sharks, and this is one Stanley Cup playoff game that will have the hockey world's full attention.

Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years

As the Cleveland Cavaliers Conference playoff race, star center Shaquille O' Neal could find himself in the Big D by next season.

Historical Tutbury village is worth a visit. Boasting a castle that once kept Mary Queen of Scots captive it also has many other attractions for the day tripper.

In an urban oasis just south of Leidseplein, Vondelpark provides an ideal place for reflection and renewal over 120 sprawling acres of tree-shaded lawns, paths and ponds.

Looking for a destination which will please every interest and age group? Your quest needs to include Wilmington NC's Carolina and Kure Beaches!

Next year, Westminster will try something that has never been tried in the Lower 48 states-no grade levels. The curriculum will be totally driven by state standards.

Seaside views, pristine fairways, wildlife viewing and challenging holes offer a variety of golf options on a visit to the Central Coast region of California.

There are many different styles of sofa on the market these days. Make sure you get the right one for you and your family.

Plucked from Mobile Bay during the 1864 battle, Alfred Pierce told how he and his secret sub attacked a Union warship

Black Stallion Winery is constructed on Napa Valley's old equestrian site on Silverado Trail. The grounds and interior reflect the old California ranch style.

The following article describes the basic technique for repairing a damaged book spine and includes images to illustrate the conversation procedure.

Monuments and memorials honoring heroes of New York placed among the dramatic architecture make Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany NY well worth a visit.

Do you know those out-of-the-way places that you may only visit once, but you'll never forget? Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is one of those places.

It may be called Sin City, but Las Vegas has a warm spot for pets and their owners and offers many places for them to stay.

As the rising cost of gas continues to fuel tempers, Georgians take alternative measures to save money and the environment.

Amidst 3 major national parks - Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon North Rim - Mt. Carmel & East Zion are favorites of hikers, photographers, artists & sightseers.

Looking to languish a long afternoon celebrating high tea with friends or drinking a quick, casual tea while out shopping, Pasadena has a place for you.

The canals enjoyed a short, but successful life as the preferred shipping method.

The Sixth Floor Museum is the home of the alleged site of Lee Harvey Oswald's shooting of President John F. Kennedy. It is located on Historic Dealey Plaza in Dallas.

Utilize a writer's voice, a writer's brand, phrase additions, and key words to change clichéd phrases into fresh prose.

Located in the county of Northumberland, Berwick-upon Tweed is the most northern town in England, only 2.5 miles south of the Scottish border. Walking the wall is a must.

Walking the grounds of Robinson Jeffers' Carmel, California home is one of the best ways to better appreciate one of the United States' most under-appreciated poets.

The Cirque provides easy walking in the high mountains where you can see rare and beautiful plants and animals including Isard, Marmot and exotic Gentian flowers.

Nearly fifty years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, there remains one tangible proof of the tragic event, a twenty-six second document of death.

From the Brooklyn Bridge to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn is an iconic New York destination, chock-a-block with historic neighborhoods. Learn about how and why they were named.

The use and abuse of history is best seen in the proliferation of conspiracy theories offering tantalizing answers to the unsolved questions of history.

President Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by millions on TV, but this article describes the sights, sounds and emotions of actually being there