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A review is offered for several pencil stores in New York City including C.W. Pencil Enterprise, Pencils From Heaven and Pencil Pusher.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the March 24, 2013 issue including "Going it Alone, Together," "The Attachment That Still Makes Noise," and "Mixing Freedoms in a 32-Ounce Cup."

The article focuses on the test conducted by the dining section of Long Island City, New York City-based delivery service FreshDirect Inc. on the reliability of its delivery systems. It notes that the company has been receiving grocery orders either by phone or computer where each boxes purchased requires the collecting, shipping and sorting of food from around the country. Also presented is a list of order for the conducted test.

Never let it be said that the world of fine personal stationery is not without its drama. At the National Stationery Show, which for the 64th year has brought together the best wishes of the stationery and greeting card industry, opened Friday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, and ran through Wednesday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Sethi & Sethi is selling all the merchandise in its warehouse at discounts of up to 90 percent through Aug. 15 (silk bedspreads, originally $1,000, are $100; placemats, originally $28, are $4; shower curtains, originally $215, are $25); 256 Washington Street (North Columbus Avenue), Mount Vernon, N.Y., (914) 699-4322 or sethisethi.com. Domus is taking 20 to 50 percent off selected merchandise through Sept. 12 (Portuguese linen and French cotton tablecloths, left, originally $105 to $150, are about $70 to $100; a set of four porcelain mugs, originally about $40, is about $29; and ceramic platters and bowls, originally about $40 each, are about $20); 413 West 44th Street (Ninth Avenue), (212) 581-8099 or domusnewyork.com. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article focuses on Kiosk, a home furnishings store in New York City. The store is owned by Alisa Grifo. It sells inexpensive objects made in foreign countries such as Germany, Sweden and Japan. Some of the objects include a box of crayons, a red garbage can and a cuckoo clock. Retailer John Tusher is optimistic about the future of the store.

Examines the price of the "Gates" exhibition by Christo and Jeanne-Claude held in Central Park. Price tag of $21 million and the question of how some nylon fabric, steel and vinyl tubing could have cost that much; Payment of the money by the artists without the use of any public or corporate funds; Estimated that the exhibition brought $254 million into the city's economy; Refusal of the artists to say how they came up with the sum which has stirred debate; The art installation agreement with the city which promised about $5 million in fees; Approximate prices on the physical supplies; How the artists are recouping their investment in the exhibit.

Features the art work of Swiss artist Urs Fischer at the Gavin Brown gallery in New York City. Concept behind the art work; Materials used for the art work; Size of the art work.

Features the battery-powered MP-70 printer manufactured by Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. in New York City.

Reports on the conflict between the owners of two New York film developing labs, Ray Higgs of Company Photo and Raja Sethuraman of Coloredge. Background on the conflict; Difficulties posed by the dispute for New York's commercial and art photographers, including Annie Leibovitz; Case brought by Coloredge against Higgs, accusing him of unethical business practices and a failure to pay invoices; Higgs' background in film development; Description of the work done at film development labs; Higgs' reputation for personalized customer service; Complaints about Higgs from his colleagues; Domination of the business by Indian-Americans.

Covers various information concerning New York City as of September 6, 2000. Description of the Read store in New York City; Price and availability of the Igloo food container at Zabar store; Description of the small tin lunchbox from Once Upon a Tart.

Presents new briefs relating to art, architecture, interior decorating, stationery and garden designs in New York City. Description of the Visual Arts Center at the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which was done by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta; Calendar information on an interior decorating workshop that will be held by Patricia Arnillas and Michael Glickman; Retail information on some 16 inch tall candles designed by Brandi Forman-Carin.

Presents information on office equipment which was highlighted at the 1995 Interplan, a trade show in New York city featuring office equipment. Details on what could be found at show.

Features the stationary at Kate's Paperie, at 8 West 13th Street, New York City. Age group the store caters to; Description of the cards; Price range of cards at the stores.

Presents a question and answer segment on various issues in New York. Where the cardboard cartons used by Chinese restaurants come from; Contact information for guidance on where items which should not go into the regular garbage can be taken; How the Parachute Jump ride at Coney Island works.

Informs that the New York City Council has unanimously approved a law which makes it illegal for students to carry razors used for cutting boxes. An additional provision making it illegal to sell the box cutters to anyone under 18; The Council's desire to curb violence in city schools; Why students like box cutters as a weapon.