Wedding guests hand in cash envelopes to cashiers at a Seoul wedding on Oct. 24. They also get food tickets that allow them to have the meal served after the wedding. [read more]

The old custom of giving cash-filled envelopes at weddings is being criticized as wasteful and, in some cases, even corruptive. [read more]

When a daughter of Kim Jong-chang, South Korea's top financial regulator, got married last June, Mr. Kim did something unusual: He eliminated the cashier and the cash-filled envelopes. [read more]

Ask Jim Stitt to describe one of his trees and he won't say more than a few words before his hands start to explain for him. "As the branches are careening down," he says, his eyes following his arm arcing in front of him, "they lift upward. The leaves have a... [read more]

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. [read more]

Dr. John W. (Jack) Switzer, Sonoma veterinarian for 40 years, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Culver City, on Nov. 27, 1929. His childhood was spent plowing orange groves in the San Fernando Valley. [read more]

Canada's food producers, from Nova Scotian lobster harvesters to Albertan beef farmers, are looking to the booming Asian markets to boost revenue and revive rural incomes. [read more]

Osterville — Dorothyann Marie Irons Callahan passed away at her home in Osterville Nov. 2, 2009. Mrs. Callahan was born Dec. 7, 1929, in Newark, N.J. She grew up in Point Pleasant, N.J., and was active in sports and educational activities. [read more]

A holiday boutique is planned for 2 to 8 p.m. at West Morris Mendham High School. Vendors will sell pocketbooks, jewelry, pajamas, cards, travel accessories and more. Proceeds will help fund PTO scholarships. [read more]

FRIDAY, Nov. 13 A benefit “Lucky 13 Casino Night” will be hosted by the Educational Foundation of the Chesters from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Hall, Chester Firehouse. Tickets are $50. The event is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; The Streets of Chester; Verizon; Brand New Marketing & Design Inc.; Bubb, Grogan & Cocca, LLP; Learning RX; LeClairRyan; and other businesses. The ... [read more]