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Vivienne Westwood Gold Label autumn/winter 2010/11 collection Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:52AMWestwood brought her own brand of bohemia to the catwalks of Paris.
Jeret Peterson's life inside the Hurricane Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:02PMA string of horrifying events devastated the U.S. aerialist, but treatment has him reinvigorated and ready to throw his signature trick.
Curious George™: Let's Get Curious! at Boston Children's Museum Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:00PMExhibit celebrating beloved character opens on February 7, 2010
Big spending by Idaho Transportation Department amid cuts to other agencies Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 12:03AMThe Idaho Transportation Department spent $60,000 last year on three ceremonies for Valley interstate projects. Follow Idaho politics Read news about the 2010 Legislative Session More news about transportation in Idaho
Anne Hathaway Gets Royal Treatment Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 2:18AMAnne Hathaway was the recipient of this year's Woman of the Year award from the Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Sheriff's unit takes spotlight on MSNBC Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 5:27AMMiddle America is about to see how the Criminal Intelligence Unit ofthe Cook County sheriff's police - a unit headed by lifelong Southlander ThomasKinsella - investigates crimes committed inside the county jail by any of the10,000 inmates awaiting trial. The unit is about to be featured in a documentary titled "The Squeeze," which starts Friday on MSNBC.
Emerging business profile | Mid-America Merchandising stresses service Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 10:00PMAlthough Mid-America Merchandising can provide 400,000 different logo-branded items, sheer numbers aren’t the promotional company’s selling point. Co-owners Tom and Carol Barnett said their competitors have access to the same products. The difference comes down to personal relationships.
Families devastated as jury spares serial killer the death penalty Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 9:14AMSome family members of the victims stormed out of the courtroom, upset at the decision. The verdict came during a second day of deliberations by the same Cook County jury that convicted Crawford, 47, last week. A unanimous verdict was required in order to impose the death penalty.
RECENT STORIES Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 5:00PMHollywood sees journalists as saviors or scoundrels — and sometimes both. In the new film, "Lions for Lambs," journalists are described as "windsocks [who] blow with the prevailing breeze.” But the clash between good and bad journalists is vividly portrayed in “Citizen Kane.”
Runway project addresses landing safety Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 9:45PMBETHALTO - Work will be wrapped soon on a major runway project that addresses landing safety issues at St. Louis Regional Airport.
Carmanah lights Formula 1 track Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 4:50PMCarmanah Technologies Corp. is all revved up about its latest sale of solar lights. Normally used on airport runways or ocean buoys, Carmanah's Series 600 obstruction lights will be flashing trackside to keep drivers on the asphalt at the newest Formula 1 race, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Fri
Pottering down Chita way Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 4:09PMIt dangles down from Nagoya, dividing Ise Bay from Mikawa Bay in the inglorious shape of one of yesterday's socks. While the upper, northern end soaks up the industrial overspill from Japan's fourth-largest city, its southern half works as a calming antidote to the madding metropolitan crowd. It goes by the name of the Chita Peninsula. The association with summer's least wholesome item of ...
QUENTIN LETTS: Hands up, everyone, if you believe Cherie Blair Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 11:07AMWhat are we to make of Cherie Blair’s swipe at the Rev Ian Paisley? On stage she made the startling claim that Mr Paisley consistently refused to shake her Roman Catholic hand.
SAN MARCOS: City celebration to showcase the arts Sunday Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 8:00AMMusic, dance and other types of art will be on display Sunday when the city hosts the 12th annual San Marcos Alive celebration at the San Marcos Community Center.
Strate business academy helps move growth outside of its doors Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 11:11PMA new concept is helping to expand the boundaries of James W. Strate Center for Business Development outside its doors. The business development academy was adopted from the “virtual incubator” online concept.
Excerpts from Jenna’s journal Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 8:59AMExcerpts from Jenna Waters’ journal page that her parents, Christina and Jared, update almost daily at www.caringbridge.org.
They met over an onion burger Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 2:27AMJoe and Lisa Larsen met at the Puyallup Fair in 1979, when they both were high school seniors in Tacoma – he at Lincoln, she at Wilson. Today, they’re married and run their own business at the fair, selling colorful flags and windsocks for people’s homes.
Kianna Cortez turns '3' Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 9:55AMKianna Grace Cortez celebrated her third birthday Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Friendship Park. Her parents, Cassie and Roel Cortez, hosted the party. Decorations featured a "Wow Wow Wubzy" theme with windsocks, decorated birthday cake, balloons, streamers and a Wow Wow Wubzy poster saying: "Happy Birthday Kianna.
Upgrade for Kokoda fast-tracked Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 9:16AMTHE Federal Government will spend $1.8 million to speed up safety projects along the historic Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea - less than a month after a light plane crash in the area claimed 13 lives.
Art workshops for all the family Saturday, August 8, 2009 @ 12:04PMTWO art workshops will take place at Langport’s Great Bow Wharf centre this month.
Briefs: Kite Festival lifts off on Saturday at CBG Thursday, August 6, 2009 @ 4:55AMThe Chicago Botanic Garden's Kite Festival is scheduled for Aug. 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1000, Lake Cook Road. The Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois and Gift of Wings help organize the event.
VIDEO: Fireworks, torch relay open Senior Games Sunday, August 2, 2009 @ 4:11PMMore than 40 runners brought the excitement of the Olympics to downtown Palo Alto Saturday evening, carrying the first solar-powered torch to King Plaza to inaugurate the 2009 Summer National Senior Games. ==B Related material:== ■ [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/media/reports/1249401717.pdf Senior Games Daily (Aug. 4, 2009)] (PDF) ■ [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/media/reports/1249315423.pdf ...
ART: Richland art show in full swing today Friday, July 24, 2009 @ 12:42PMWhether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind beaded necklace, an original watercolor painti
Children invited to Takena Park event Friday, July 24, 2009 @ 9:55AMThe next Fun-In-The-Park, a free event for kids preschool age through 10, will be held at Takena Park, 1101 Lawnridge St. S.W., from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 23. Craft projects include windsocks and necklaces.
Art in the Park relief from big Follies crowds Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 8:02PMWhether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind beaded necklace, an original watercolor painting or
Discover Presque Isle schedule of events Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 11:08PMFollowing is the schedule for Discover Presque Isle, which will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at various venues on the peninsula. Most events are free, but you'll be asked to make a $3 donation for a frog button. Here's the schedule of events:
Party on the peninsula Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 11:06PMAfter roaring on the shore last weekend, it's time for partying on the peninsula.
Heloise: Ironing out which water to use Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 11:02PMUsing distilled water in my iron keeps it from spouting brown marks onto whatever I am ironing. And my iron has lasted for several years. When I used just regular faucet water, my irons would last only a few months. - Juanita Rocha, Malakoff, Texas
Letters to the Editor, July 22, 2009 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 4:01PMRoundabout detour has been hard on business I urge each of you to make a special trip to The Store at the top of Commercial Avenue. With the roundabout and road construction, The Store…
Current Conditions Saturday, July 18, 2009 @ 6:53PM(Springfield, MO) -- Wanna-be artists were taking a 'walk on the wild side' today. Art Gone Wild brought out crowds at Dickerson Park Zoo. The sixth annual event gave families the chance to visit five art stations to make take home crafts.
Water Follies, Art in the Park on their way Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 8:03PMThere's no hotter place to whet your appetite for fast boats this summer than Water Follies. T
More Hints From Heloise Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 5:27PMDear Heloise: As per the letter about removing iron marks: I found that always using distilled water in my iron keeps it from spouting brown marks onto whatever I am ironing. And my iron has lasted for several years. When I used just regular faucet water, my irons would last only a few months. My iron is not an expensive one, but the distilled water keeps it in good shape. I enjoy reading your ...
Some newer irons require tap water only Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 11:15PMDear Heloise: As per the letter that appeared in the (San Angelo, Texas) Standard-Times about removing iron marks: I found that always using distilled water in my iron keeps it from spouting brown marks onto whatever I am ironing. And my iron has lasted for several years.
Hints From Heloise Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 11:00PMIroning Out Which Water to Use
Uh, we don't get public art Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 5:20AMThis past week, the Salina City Commission voted down a new art element for a city entrance, thereby saving the city about $50,000 and themselves a whole lot of grief and criticism.
welcome guest | login Tuesday, July 14, 2009 @ 10:20AMThe recent holiday respite drew me off the East End to the beautiful Keene Valley, center of the Adirondacks’ high peaks preserve.
Salina City Commission nixes public art Monday, July 6, 2009 @ 7:49PM7/6/2009 DAVID CLOUSTON Nothing about a proposed public art component — involving sawed-off utility poles topped by windsocks — to welcome Interstate Highway 70 travelers to north Salina caught the desire of Salina city commissioners as much as saving money did.
County marks July Fourth with community gatherings Sunday, July 5, 2009 @ 2:09AMVentura County residents took to the streets Saturday to celebrate Independence Day with parades, pancake breakfasts, street fairs, and of course, fireworks.
Saturday, June 27, 2009 Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 11:04PMBear with me as we spend one more day at the beach. Next week, we'll get back to organizing your kitchen cupboards and rearranging your sock drawer. Last week, I gave you five tips for making the most of a Presque Isle trip with the kids.
SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS Friday, June 12, 2009 @ 5:23PMSummer usually means a slowdown. Not for the Bacon Free Library in South Natick. From concerts to tie-dye and storytelling, the Bacon will have lots to do for families who plan on sticking around for the summer … well, at least part of it.
Santa Monica Pier Celebrates Its Centennial Summer with School's Out! Tuesday, June 9, 2009 @ 11:55AMSANTA MONICA, Calif.----The Santa Monica Pier will continue its series of free centennial celebration events and weekly Twilight Dance Series summer events, in honor of its 100th year as the West Coast's premier pleasure pier with School's Out!, a day-long celebration of hands-on fun, entertainment and interactive programs geared towards children and families.
Flags enhance vehicle visibility at airports. Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 7:49AMCompliant with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-5C-4d(3), orange and white checkered airport flags are constructed of weather-resistant nylon and feature reinforced hem to withstand high winds. These 3 foot square flags, required for construction equipment at airports, have fluorescent orange and white alternating squares designed to enhance visibility of cranes and other oversize equipment as ...