Cookie Jar Group Named Global Licensing Agent and Kids Television Partner for World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Oct 21, 2009
CPLG will also create a licensing program aimed at a new generation of fans that will feature sporting goods, trading cards and interactive games. The Harlem Globetrotters have made for popular on-air television content for nearly 40 years, from the popular Hanna-Barbera 1970s animated TV series, The Harlem Globetrotters, to recent primetime television appearances on Hells Kitchen, John Plus 8 and The Bachelorette, and currently The Amazing Race. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hair-raising prices at Elvis auction Oct 20, 2009
Other items included scarves, photos from the reception of Presley's 1967 wedding to Priscilla, Christmas cards he sent and lots of records. Elvis dolls and Elvis Pez dispensers numbered among the memorabilia. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shadow Gear Comics opens in Exeter Oct 20, 2009
He is planning to start regular tournaments in the shop for "Magic: The Gathering," a collectible card game in which each game represents a battle between powerful wizards, known as "planeswalkers." Those wizards use magical spells, items and fantastic creatures depicted on individual Magic cards to defeat their opponents. "Most of the games I sell I have played or will play," he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seniors stay busy at center Oct 19, 2009
Ashley Slayton/ Daily Press Hanley Wasson Clements plays a game of cards at the 12th Street Senior Center on Friday morning. Retirement doesnt have to be boring. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Bakugan Hits Toys R Us Oct 17, 2009
To celebrate the arrival of the new Bakugan the 7-in-1 Maxus Helios and Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid, Toys"R"Us will also host the "Maxus Challenge," where kids can compete for the chance to receive special ability cards and other complimentary prizes, while supplies last ... About Bakugan The ultimate action toy-meets-trading card game, Bakugan are small colorful balls that spring into powerful monsters when rolled over Bakugan game cards. (IGN PS2)
Angela 'Nellie' Ladewski Oct 15, 2009
Angela also enjoyed dancing, cards, ceramics and collecting Depression glass, antiques and other treasures from estate sales. Angela worked most of her adult life, as a comptometer, keypunch operator, bookkeeper and accountant. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Madison County police blotter Oct 14, 2009
Burglary: On Oct. 2, Sgt. Tommy Williams met with a Briarwood Lane, Hull, woman who reported her pocketbook stolen and that one of the credit cards inside was fraudulently used. Theft: On Oct. 1, a 37-year-old Maysville woman reported she noticed her car window was open while parked at the Dollar General in Ila, and a recently purchased prescription medication was missing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Unless otherwise noted, assume companies accept checks and major credit cards ... Paula Skene's premium quality, award-winning cards and stationery products add another dimension to any handwritten message ... Highlights: Buy a stash of museum-quality greeting cards for every imaginable event, or choose holiday cards for personal or corporate use at $1 to $3 each. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese books Oct 11, 2009
Inside the bookmobile, manager Wendy Roberts and assistant Toni-Lynn Hart scurry around, turning on the generator, snapping on lights, moving CDs to a low shelf and readying the card catalog - narrow boxes filled with cards from checked-out books. In a digital age where news comes on cell phones and readers download e-books, three bookmobiles chug along the back roads of New Mexico, bringing a library to people who otherwise live without one. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Community Notes Oct 9, 2009
Enjoy sloppy joes, chips and endless soft drinks for $6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Players can play as many cards as they wish for $1 per card. Card purchase money will be divided up for the prize money. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Battleforge to Support D... Oct 6, 2009
"The enhan 00004000 ced capabilities of DirectX 11 and the new AMD cards combine with the depth and intensity of BattleForge to create an experience which is truly unmatched in the Play4Free space." ... BattleForge is a Play4Free game that combines strategy, fantasy, trading cards and magical spells in a dynamic online environment ... The collectible cards in the game are the tools of war -- each representing a spell, unit or building that is conjured directly onto the battlefield real time in... (IGN PC Games)
Clerk: Show me the gun and I'll show you the money Oct 3, 2009
A first-ever "cash for guns" event at the Fresno Fairgrounds collected 447 guns in less than three hours Saturday before running out of gift cards to exchange for them ... Police issued $35,000 in gift cards. (Fresno Bee)
A kiss'n'tell about James and Kerry Oct 3, 2009
Hi Digihub viewers, Any technical question or advice on ASUS Motherboards and Graphic cards - ASK. Featured products. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coffee klatches are not always about having a cup of java Oct 1, 2009
One thing we rarely talk about is religion, grocery store prices, race relations, family relations or how much we owe on our credit cards - or what s due the IRS.. After about two weeks of meeting around 8 a.m. every weekday, you may find yourself looking forward to listening or sharing with others what you may have learned the day before. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Don Weir gets 6.5 years Oct 1, 2009
He also bought Korean War collectibles and baseball cards, according to court documents. Most Read Stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Community Calendar and Area Events Sep 30, 2009
You re welcome to bring your own Magic cards ... Class fees should be paid at the City of Lake Wales Cashier's Office, 201 West Central Avenue, LW. Cash, checks or major credit cards are accepted ... Credit cards are only accepted at Cashier's Office. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
This year marks the 25th year for this event, which will be held Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sierra Suites, 391 E. Fry Blvd. Eighteen participants will have a wide variety of unique handcrafted items in time for the holiday shopping, to include decorative and functional painted pieces, unique jewelry, dolls, ornaments, denim items, greeting cards, ceramics, coiled fabric baskets and handbags, candles, sachets, Scherneschnitte-paper scissors cutting, jams and baked... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Sep 17, 2009
Among the purchases charged on Orbin's credit cards were two 50-gallon Rubbermaid containers and a roll of black plastic bags purchased at a Lowe's Home Improvement store in Scottsdale, police documents show. Marjorie Orbin is apparently on video tape using this card. (FOX 11, AZ)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Details: There will be a holiday gift shop, country kitchen, cards, bake shop, Treasureland room, oldies-but-goodies room and a candy shop. Lunch menu includes chicken casserole, vegetable soup, sloppy Joes, salads and dessert. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Sept. 10 Around Town Sep 12, 2009
Bring your coffee, copies of your resume, business cards, your smile and your best effort. For more information, call Kenneth Banks (h) 978-486-4096, or (c) 978-339-3178. (Littleton Independent, MA)
A special show of swimwear and pareos Sep 12, 2009
She cuts up old credit cards and hotel keys, punches pukas in them and mixes them with pearls or beads, creating intriguing earrings. Even the hangtags are recyclable; they're made from plantable paper that contains little seeds that, when planted in soil, will bloom into lovely flowers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
It might be a cold winter, or not Sep 11, 2009
YOUR CARDS: Joann and Bobby Kight send a post card from out West, where they've visited Mount Rushmore, Devil's Tower, the Badlands and more. Pat and Wayne Fuller , of North Augusta, are enjoying cool temps in the Great Smoky Mountains. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Why Rare Dual Lands Are Good For Ma... Sep 10, 2009
The are the most common cards in Magic, and with good reason, without mana players would not be able to play spells ... The collectible aspect of the game means that different players are going to value different cards different ways ... This in turn generates income for Wizards which then allows them to continue to develop new sets and print new cards. (Suite101.com)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
Arrison's was the mind behind a variety of Bill Clinton-themed trading cards (including one featuring Clinton's dog Buddy) and the world's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade. Next year Bo Derek will preside over the 97-foot parade before the crowds congregate in downtown watering holes. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Sep 9, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Field of Flowers - 2007 Inside NYTimes.com On his blog, Paul Krugman writes that most arguments against the public option aren t valid. A Room for Debate... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Damien Hirst in Vicious Feud with Teenage Artist Over a Box of Pencils, Arifa Akbar, The Independent Sep 9, 2009
Damien Hirst in vicious feud with teenage artist over a box of pencils - News, Art - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (Harper's Magazine)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Highlights: 10 a.m. opening for vendors, crafts, demonstrations, entertainment and children's activities; 11 a.m., judging of baked goods at West End Senior Center; 2-4 p.m., bingo at the senior center ( 5 for two cards); 3-5 p.m., Idaho Old Time Fiddlers; 5 p.m., trout dinner (cost: 7 for adults, 3 for children 6-12, with ages 5 and under free); 5-7 p.m., Tony Bowler Jazz Experience; 7 p.m., senior center fundraiser auction; and 8 p.m., street dance. Information: or 543-6682. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
OSA announces plans for its first 'Fall Fest' Sep 3, 2009
"We know there are people who have items to sell but no place to hold a yard sale our event is meant for you. If your hobby is crafting, ceramics, scrapbooking, collectibles or making gift cards we invite you to be part of "Fall Fest," Fahey said."Whether you're a budding artist or crafter or one who has years of experience if you'd like a new place to display and sell items, this venue is perfect," Fahey said. "Perhaps you belong to an organization who is fundraising itself and need a place to... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
A pirated CD has the following characteristics; The packaging has blurry graphics, weak or bad colour, the package or disc has misspelled words, the price is often way below retail value, the record label is missing or it's a company you've never heard of, it has cheaply made insert cards, often without liner notes or multiple folds and the sound quality is usually very poor ... In an act of self-defence to re-claim the industry from the pirates who hitherto have hijacked it, a coalition of... (allAfrica.com)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
Oh, and he had a huge collection of antique postcards of all types ... That s not to mention chalk, ceramic and porcelain figurines, rare celluloid toys, Halloween masks, clothes, antique sleighs, dolls, 78 RPM records, art glass, movie posters, movie stills, lobby cards, and a host of other items. (Boston Globe)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
Open since January, Carnaby Street (the name and Union Jack business cards reflect Ferraras London upbringing) has attracted roughly 75 consignors to a shopping center thats less than bustling. What kinds of things youll find: Vintage designer pieces from the old Martha Phillips boutique on Worth Avenue and newer items such as a See by Chloe hobo skirt ($50), Christian Dior tank ($70), Vera Wang capris ($60) and several Ralph Lauren black label jackets and sweaters. (The Palm Beach Post)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
Items include the funny (mugs with sayings), the serious (major handbags), the indulgent (body oils and candles) and the practical (greeting cards, bags and wrapping ribbon) ... Perhaps "The Art of Vintage Marvel" with 100 collectible postcards will catch your eye at Paper Source, along with the bag of Luchas caped superhero dolls: Atlantis, Mascara Sagrada and Pierrot Jr. Or perhaps a thumb-wrestling mask to adopt the identity of El Sancho ... Even the wordless Black Bolt can enjoy the helpful... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Their book "Downtown Chic" (Rizzoli, $45) shows how they frame and display kid art, including the family's handmade Christmas cards, and mix it in with high-end furnishings and flea market finds. "People compliment our kids' art as much as they do our famous art," says Novogratz, whose family is part of an upcoming Bravo series. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
I Want My GT! How about you? Aug 29, 2009
I could have gone to the I Want My GT website and printed out cards that are designed to be used in just this sort of situation ... This is a great site where you can find stores that sell GT gear while also printing out cards that you can give to stubborn store managers around town just to let them know that you want them to carry GT gear ... Don t just grumble and whine and walk out of that Kroger the next time you are assaulted by a sea of red tailgating gear drop one of these cards on the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
It's in the cards: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Ladies' Guild autumn card party, 2-5 p.m., Scheffner Hall, 1553 E. Grandview Blvd. Tickets: $6 at the door; $5 in advance. Call 899-0370. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
Meanwhile passing out PBA cards to the family members and flashing the Master-Shield whenever they are stopped by the other members of the fraternity and lining their pockets with bribes and payoffs. Trust a cop, to screw ya. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
They looked like $5,000 Santas," he said. Avoiding such scams takes education and being suspicious of anything, especially on eBay, that seems to be too good a deal, Heintze said. Glow members touted a single rule - if you're not sure it's the real thing, don't pay too much for it. Costly collection Facing prices that go over $1,000 for a German Dresden, or a few hundred dollars for Italian blown-glass or American celluloid ornaments, many attendees paused at the glass cases, gazing longingly at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collectors Universe to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results on August 27th Aug 25, 2009
The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, trading cards, autographs and stamps. The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards, sports memorabilia and stamps. (PR Newswire)
Don't give up on City Center Aug 22, 2009
Robert wrote on Aug 19, 2009 11:00 PM:" Thanks Gary for hittin the nail on the head. This all happened prior to the economic downturn ( how easy to blame something that started late last year).If the anchor is being built at CC ( UNM, CNM and HP ) business will have to happen ( Can't live on Subway and Roach Coaches).As far as not enough residents to support retail, ya got to have some draw cards up there so people will come. No business relies on locals only, so here is an opportunity.Ya think?... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
UP FOR AIR: Refrigerator magnets get a reprieve Aug 20, 2009
Then came the photos, which would take up an entire living room wall if I had to relocate them: doggies, past and present; great family stuff, Maine stuff, my entire 70th birthday party, a great Ann Kilam poster, and two hand-drawn cards depicting nothing important but are fantastic, and a few unmentionables including an older lady flipping the bird from her convertible. Suddenly the Red Sox season seemed easy to deal with, so I gave my old fridge a loving pat on the way out of the kitchen and... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Design, Play and Trade Personalized Cards With the Duelist On Demand Program Aug 20, 2009
Duelist On Demand utilizes the new Topps print-on-demand technology which allows players to create physical and digital trading cards featuring their in-game characters ... "Imagine creating a trading card based on your in-game character and then trading it with your friends for their personalized card. It's as if you are passing out your very own Free Realms business cards." ... The Free Realms Trading Card Game Duelist On Demand pack contains 10 physical trading card game cards, each with a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
Perishable items are sold directly from the producers no middlemen, no Visa cards just really delicious, fresh produce. Samples are usually free, including small cups of locally produced wines or ciders. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
Yet even without an event on the cards, the compound's motley venues offer plenty of diversions. It's hard not to find joy within the expansive Grand Thrift House, tel: (63) 920 962 3079, run by a family of antique and curio collectors expect vintage Elvis posters, brick-sized cell phones and secondhand photography books (if you're lucky, you'll find one that features a youthful Imelda Marcos cavorting with Madame Mao). (Time.com)
Capital One Credit Woes Continued Mounting in July Aug 18, 2009
Meanwhile, the charge-offs for U.S. cards rose to 9. 83% from 9. (SmartMoney)
First Thursday wants people in 'midtown' Aug 16, 2009
"We go all out on First Thursday. It's a perk of getting out and coming down for a couple of hours. It didn't starting as a networking (event), but it really has worked. I see a lot of people exchanging business cards, which is I think is great.". Mischelle Guthrie, the owner of Ready to Wear Again, said that First Thursday hasn't brought in a lot of extra business so far but she enjoys the event. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Secret Sextet, Ari Shavit, Haaretz Aug 15, 2009
When it has enough fissile material for a dozen bombs, it will hold all the cards. So postponing the deadline does not mean the deadline is no longer valid. (Harper's Magazine)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
"We had a captive audience down here because there was no charge cards," Bill said. The store offered the credit, $1 down and payments of $1 a week. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Upper Deck Sets the Record Straight on the Future of the Baseball Card Market Aug 8, 2009
Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 2, 2009, The Upper Deck Company and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced their renewed partnership to produce baseball trading cards for the upcoming 2010 season, building on the successes of recent years in rebuilding the trading card category through strengthened distribution, consumer-friendly pricing, dynamic products and interactive promotions designed to attract kids to the excitement of baseball cards. This license provides Upper... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MAJOR-LEAGUE NOTES Gaudin to Yankees Aug 7, 2009
Commissioner Bud Selig says MLB is looking forward to partnering with Topps to restore baseball cards as the game's premier collectible. Briefly. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Topps strikes exclusive, multiyear deal with MLB Aug 7, 2009
Selig looks forward to restoring baseball cards as the game's premier collectible ... Commissioner Bud Selig says MLB is looking forward to partnering with Topps to restore baseball cards as the game's premier collectible ... The deal gives Topps exclusivity beginning January 1 for the use of MLB and club trademarks and logos on cards, stickers and some other products featuring major league players. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
School Notes, 8-4-09 Aug 4, 2009
To receive a permit, athletes must have a green WIAA physical/waiver card or beige Alternate Year card, their sports user fee which is $60 per sport $180 maximum per family and two sport emergency cards must be filled out to provide information to coaches and athletic trainers when needed during the season. There will also be a general athlete/parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the theater at Case High School. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Word on the Street: Kingsburg corporate complex a bright spot Aug 3, 2009
Patty Crocker said her store, Second Hand Rose, donates 40% of its proceeds to buy gift cards and otherwise support military families who need assistance. In addition, veterans and active military personnel can receive a 10% discount on merchandise. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Featuring more than 700 dealers exhibiting collectable cards, autographs, posters, pennants, photos and game-worn uniforms. Scheduled appearances by more than 50 sports stars, including Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Lynn Swann, Tom Seaver, Bob Feller, John Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers and Thurman Thomas. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
PHOTOS: Upper Deck Brings the Immortal Michael Jackson to the Masses With Its Most Newsworthy Trading Cards of 2009 Jul 22, 2009
Inside company's upcoming UDx Baseball release, Upper Deck will introduce limited-edition cards honoring the iconic music legend ... In honor of one of the world's most prolific performers, The Upper Deck Company is releasing a quartet of short-printed, illustrated "Icons" insert cards honoring Michael Jackson's legendary 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance ... The cards will be available in the August 4th on-sale launch of Upper Deck's 2009 UDx Baseball series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This year, Christmas bells ringing in July Jul 20, 2009
While the chain won't be selling holiday merchandise, it will be bringing unseasonal cheer, complete with Christmas cards and candy canes, to its stores on July 25 ... Even the MoMa Design stores, which are part of New York's Museum of Modern Art, are getting in on the action, selling holiday-themed greeting cards, a fold-up gingerbread house and polar bear Christmas tree ornaments as part of a "Last Chance Summer Sale.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Kevin Frisch: Remembering the first men on the moon Jul 17, 2009
No, not that old saw about asking a kid to play 52 Pickup and then scattering a deck of cards across the room. Their phrases were more. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Summer in Greer: Blue skies, yellow flowers. Jul 16, 2009
Reed's Lodge in Springerville oozes with so much Western charm that you expect to see John Wayne striding through the lobby on his way to play cards with the townsfolk, just like back in the day. Rooms with knotty-pine walls range from economy to deluxe, so there's something to fit every budget. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Collectibles can be more than a hobby Jul 14, 2009
Was there limited production of the item, such as baseball cards. Has the player made it into the sport s Hall of Fame. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Brief Cases: Italian eatery in Oconee Jul 12, 2009
Body Mind & Spirit is a gift shop selling metaphysical merchandise, incense, oils, candles, smudge sticks, self-help and spiritual books, crosses, icons from various religions, stationery and cards, among other items. Badia also offers counseling and conducts healing circles and classes on spirituality, self help and life enrichment. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
In addition to food and snack items, they need unsealed cards and letters of support, hand-held computer games, travel-sized personal hygiene products, comic books, puzzles, playing cards, socks, watch caps, ground coffee, and many more items ... Hotel/travel sized deodorant, shampoo, lotion, conditioner, NO SOAP, toothpaste & mouthwash, toothbrushes, dental floss & brush ups, breath strips, disposable razors, eye drops, saline nose drops, unscented baby wipes, wet wipes, small hand sanitizer,... (KSBW 8, CA)
* RESTAURANTS : Toasteria (RqQ) Jul 10, 2009
Details: Chinese and English menu; credit cards not accepted. The first Toasteria, just off of Zhongxiao East Road (F), is a postage-stamp-size place serving panini-style grilled-cheese sandwiches thats popular for quick bites or take-out orders. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Meyer takes grand sweepstake prize in open class antiques Jul 10, 2009
Bank: 1st - Loretta Lunderville, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book: 1st - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 2nd - Christine Sommerfeld, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book, children s: 1st - Lois Paquette, 2nd - Homer Peloquin, 3rd - Mary Jane Griffin; Brass or copper item: 1st - Randy Petska, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd - Sharon Starr; Buttons, collection, fancy, more than 36: 1st - Betty M. Nayes, 2nd - Loretta Lunderville, 3rd - Sandra Larsen; Cast iron item: 1st - Pat Mathews, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hunting for secondhand bargains at the flea market Jul 5, 2009
Baseball cards from the 80s and 90s are worthless, and the vendors know it ... We saw a guy walk away with a box of about 100 individually priced cards for $5. (Boston Globe)
A real Irish pub in the Fenway Jul 1, 2009
All major credit cards. Wheelchair accessible. (Boston Globe)
Critics of open-air animal sales cite cost, safety Jul 1, 2009
Dogs are offered in every color and breed and mix, and the sellers range from twentysomethings with puppies contained in kids' plastic swimming pools to large spreads of various small breeds sold by people with business cards and credit card machines. Sellers from near and far. (USA Today)
