Timecare: Why Alternative Commodities Are Helping Savers Beat the Banks Nov 5, 2009
A book collector from Norfolk recently discovered a first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone in a second-hand book store in Dereham priced at just 99p. He snapped it up and sold it at auction for several thousand pounds. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
Centennial Park is showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone for Halloween. It is free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 11, 2009
Harry Potter book student dies. Man donates rape reward to victim. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
Where else can comic book collectors rub shoulders with movie stars, vampires, alternate-history speculators and Harry Potter look-alikes, all while taking part in a lively game of Godzilla Bingo. The whole thing is a bit of a shock to college football fans in town for the season-opening game between Alabama and Virginia Tech, one of whom called it a "freak show." But those aliens grow on you after a while. (CNN -- Tech)
SDCC Survival Gear Buyer's Guide Jul 22, 2009
To fend off the Cobra-haters or be prepared for any Lord of the Rings vs. Harry Potter debates gone awry, a handy can of pepper spray might be a wise investment. While we, in all seriousness, don't recommend or condone bringing any form of weaponry to formalized gathering of people, we must acknowledged the honorable aspect of picking up one of these Sabre Pepper Spray key ring. (IGN Gear)
COLUMN: If only this area had a really sophisticated fest, like Tour de Fat Jul 15, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Jul 14, 2009 4:32 PM:" Sounds like you're having a great time, kam. Be safe my friend. ". kamfong wrote on Jul 14, 2009 10:23 PM:" HP,didn't make it across today,but still checking out how they do things here. Drive THROUGH liquor stores,should see the new wall and corridor they are building to go all the way from here to Canada,and the people apposing it.oranges & grapefruit are still green.gas 2.29 gal,along side the road car detail shops for 10 bucks,havent wittnessed... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Alright, the first few football times are announced Jun 5, 2009
Make sure to schedule around Dragon Con and Heaven help you LOSERS if a new harry Potter book debuts on a Thursday night. Suck it NERDS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
10 things to do this weekend May 1, 2009
EXPLORE. Costumes and props from the movies are among the treasures you'll uncover when "HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION" opens at the Museum of Science and Industry this week ... May 1-3, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; extended hours apply to Harry Potter exhibit, regular museum space closes at 4 p.m. Combination admission with regular museum admission ranges from $15-$26. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Cheap Thrills Apr 28, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Latest Games Features. (IGN Wireless Games)
Madoff 'Devil' Among Toy Fair Highlights Feb 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Mattel showed more Batman products from its "Dark Knight" movie line, while specialty company NECA showed some new "Harry Potter" movie and "Exorcist" action figures. NECA also showed new figures from its "Twilight" movie line. (Click2Houston, TX)