Auction site launches for millionaires only Nov 10, 2009
Tech Holiday Gift Guide ... For online holiday shopping this season, consider expanding your repertoire of retailers and bring your most comfy slippers. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Know your locals: Billy Hodge (6) Nov 8, 2009
Are you ready for the holiday season. Yes. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Community Calendar Nov 7, 2009
Featuring holiday crafts and decorations, cookies and candies, hourly drawings, gourmet and specialty items, turkey pies, silent auction, trinkets and treasures ... Also featuring a country store, homemade candies, baked goods, holiday crafts and quilt raffle. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
TAPED SICKBED SIGNING: Care or Con? Nov 4, 2009
Giron lived across the country, but during calls and holiday visits, she began to see that her mother, like the house, was deteriorating. Bendtsen would forget to eat and to take her medication, Giron said. (ABC News)
'Noles Look To Can The Competition Nov 4, 2009
Last year over 750 cans were donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank for the Holiday season, which helped feed many families throughout the nation and right here in Tallahassee. "We have traditionally held a canned food drive for one game, but this year we are placing an emphasis on community service and we thought of a fun and creative way to give back this Holiday season. We not only want to beat our opponents, but also the hunger problem around the country," said Assistant Director of... (Seminoles.com)
Comfort shops plan 'Girl's Night Out' (2) Nov 1, 2009
Merchants in Comfort are giving women throughout the area a great excuse to get their holiday shopping done during Girls Night Out on Nov. 17. For the fifth year, merchants throughout the historic district and along Highway 87 and Highway 27 will welcome shoppers with special holiday ambiance from 4 to 9 p.m. Many merchants will serve light refreshments and offer special door prizes throughout the evening ... Holiday musical entertainment also will be featured. (Boerne Star, TX)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 1, 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 "The English Roses: Story by Madonna, artwork by Jeffrey Fulvimari" Inside NYTimes.com On the orchestra and its possibilities in the age of interactivity.... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Christmas parade Dec. 5 Oct 31, 2009
She has hand sewn a beautiful quilt in holiday colors and donated it to the TACC. Country Roads Emporium and Antiques has donated a beautiful quilt stand for displaying the quilt ... Come help start the holiday season in Thorndale with a display sponsored by your organization ... Come help the TACC and enjoy the community service atmosphere and take home some baked goods to help with your holiday entertaining. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
November events Oct 29, 2009
Celebrate turkey day and find craft sales to help get you into holiday spirit ... 6 - Christmas treasures: Shop for unusual gifts at Edinboro United Methodist Church's Holiday Village of Christmas Shoppes, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 113 High St., Edinboro ... Holiday show: Erie Playhouse presents Christmas Belles, 7:30 p.m., 13 W. 10th St. Tickets: $13 and $21. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Local business ad reaches Leno show Oct 28, 2009
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a Michael Jackson fan. Take a short trip to Building Material Salvage on Paris Street, in Huntingdon. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Toys R Us to Open in-Store FAO Schwarz Boutiques Oct 27, 2009
Ahead of the holidays, Toys R Us is opening FAO Schwarz boutiques in some of its stores and relaunching the iconic toy store's Web site ... 99, including FAO Schwarz' annual holiday ornament and collectible stuffed teddy bear ... And it will continue to publish FAO Schwarz' holiday catalog. (ABC News -- Wire)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
Abigail s Children s Boutique of Wellesley will host a holiday trunk show for girls sizes infant to age 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Home of Distinction, 169 Grove St., Wellesley. A sales consultant will be on hand to help with sizing, fabrics and ordering. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
The Sew & Quilt Shop will have a "Sewing Extravaganza" to make holiday gift items to be donated to children in Flagler County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28-31. The shop is at 4601 E. State Road 100. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
New second-hand store opens in West Boxford Oct 17, 2009
In conjunction with the new business, Leonard and Gibson will be hosting special crafts events during the fall and look forward to participating in the annual West Boxford Winter Festival this holiday season. The new Boxford collectibles shop is open Wednesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Bakugan Hits Toys R Us Oct 17, 2009
Already named to the Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15" list of its 2009 Hot Holiday Toys, the Maxus Helios is turning the world of Bakugan upside down, bringing kids the ultimate new Bakugan experience. Combining six Bakugan Trap and one Neo Dragonoid, brawlers can build the massive Maxus Dragonoid or Maxus Helios to experience the power of Bakugan like never before. (IGN PS2)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
Plus the only time they seem to be crowded is the holiday season ... Mo Right i read magazines that i don t subscribe in there just hanging out and they are the best gifts for holiday giving you are not pressed to give a co-worker 20-25 dollars at Borders 15 suffice ... During the holiday season I have always gone on dates that included seeing Christmas lights from Lake Lanier Callaway Gardens are driving around in your neighborhood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cops: 300-lb man in dress tries to steal rum, cola Oct 16, 2009
How will the economy's slump affect holiday-season sales ... The Bee's Bethany Clough found some trends bubbling up for this year's holiday gift spree. (Fresno Bee)
Toy heist probed by police Oct 14, 2009
Three Columbia businesses suffered break-ins over the weekend, and police are urging the public to take precautions in anticipation of the holiday season ... We expect to see a little more of that now the holiday season is getting closer, Lt. Michelle Jones said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Ready or not, the holiday season is looming and with it comes this first salvo of outlet and warehouse sales ... And look for the next Holiday Bargain Hunter in November ... Think ahead for holiday gifts, because this is the studio's year-end sale and extra markdowns are made on overruns and discontinued pieces, as well as those experimental one-of-a-kind gems. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gifts for Couples who Like to Enter... Oct 11, 2009
Monogrammed gifts are a great way to celebrate a new marriage, new home or holiday. Get personalized gift-giving ideas. (Suite101.com)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
(ARA) - You've spent the entire day cooking the perfect holiday feast ... "Think back 15 or 20 years ago, families gathered every evening for a proper meal. But these days we're all stretched so thin juggling work, school and home, most folks don't have time to sit down together, so when holidays roll around no one's sure what to do at a formal meal." ... Based on the most frequently asked questions, Slatter offers this quick holiday etiquette 101 to give you insight that will dazzle your... (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Gold and booty in Goa Oct 7, 2009
Last Updated: 04:51am 07 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Pieces of history Oct 6, 2009
During the winter months, she remembers cheery Christmas window displays and free holiday gift-wrapping. Ice skating on Klamath Lake was a popular pastime. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
Each holiday season, most of these studios are open for several consecutive weekends. Held each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this shopping event draws big crowds. (San Francisco Chronicle)
50 ways to make your holiday gifts homemade Oct 5, 2009
Considering everybody on your holiday gift list -- friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, your kids' teachers -- you might be needing a stimulus package before you even get to the big-ticket items this year ... Not only are homemade gifts less expensive, they also capture the spirit of holiday giving in a way that purchased gifts simply can't ... And if you consider the ubiquitous traffic and holiday crowds, a leisurely morning spent baking breadsticks or whipping up a batch of homemade... (FOX61, CT)
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle ... Oct 4, 2009
Whether that means creating a permanent interior decorator inspired display or a festive holiday vignette for Christmas or Thanksgiving, the beauty of mantle d;cor is that it can be changed whenever and as often as desired. The Magical Design Illusion of Mirrors. (Suite101.com)
October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009
The holiday season may be just around the corner, but October is full of plenty of things to celebrate in Flagler County. The fun begins Thursday with the monthly meeting of the Flagler Audubon Society at Florida Hospital Flagler in meeting rooms A and B from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It features a presentation by Joe Woodbury, park ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, who will discuss the various warblers found at the park. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Local calendar Sept. 24 edition Sep 25, 2009
Sunday, Sept. 27 Interfaith Choir Tewksbury Congregational Church, 10 East St., Tewksbury, Sunday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals for Tewskbury Interfaith Choir holiday concerts. Free. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
• Community news Sep 22, 2009
Barn Wood Holiday Scenes and Signs will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 8 to 29 at the North Side Center in Gooding. The course, taught by Kurt Pierson, will teach participants how to paint signs and other crafts on barn wood. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
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)
Farm festivals bring in fall harvest season Sep 17, 2009
Find your perfect pumpkin, holiday tree or get lost in a corn maze this fall during the annual "Falling for Farms" series of weekend festivals ... Holiday Antiques and Crafts Show at High Grove Farm (Highway 25 South, Kirksey) ... Holiday Open House at Emerald Farm. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
What: Holiday bazaar and luncheon ... Details: There will be a holiday gift shop, country kitchen, cards, bake shop, Treasureland room, oldies-but-goodies room and a candy shop. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
The goods: About 25 years ago, Bauer started visiting Berkeley glass artists who open their studios for holiday sales. "I would buy the boo-boos for sale." These "mistakes" came in different shapes and sizes, but pieces in Bauer's extensive handblown glass collection share one thing in common: color. (San Francisco Chronicle)
After the fair ... the fun still continues Sep 12, 2009
There will be a Holiday Craft and Gift Sale and Flea Market on Dec. 13. The Northern Illinois Farm Toy Show and Model Train Fair will be held on Nov. 21. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Marlborough seeks 'Heritage Hero' Sep 12, 2009
Holiday decorations and gifts of all kinds will be among the more popular items for sale. For more information or a vendor or food court registration form, call 508-624-7092 or contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce at 508-485-7746 www. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
10-11: FallFest in the Park Arts & Crafts Show: Holiday arts, crafts and vendors ... Entertainment, food booths, handcrafted holiday gifts, children's winter wonderland, horse-drawn-carriage rides, shopping and visits with Santa Claus ... 12-13: Holiday Art and Music Festival: Live entertainment, art, kids activities, food and artist demonstrations in glassblowing, metals and ceramics. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Most tourist purchases are well under $20, and long after the visitor forgets the price that was paid, the souvenirs will be a remembrances of the Peru holiday. The copyright of the article Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Picchu in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Labor of fun in Big Bear Valley Sep 4, 2009
Holiday weekend signals end of summer in Valley. By ARRISSIA OWEN TURNERReporter. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Sedaris' bestselling collections of humorous personal essays are "Barrel Fever," "Holidays On Ice," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim" and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames." Individual tickets are 30 and 40, and go on sale Oct. 1 ... Holiday music/Pocatello ... A Rockapella Holiday performance, 7:30 p.m. DEC. 8 in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall at Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1002 Sam Nixon Ave., as part of Idaho State University's "A Season of Note" series. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
There will be no excuse for anyone being bored or hungry during the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. Numerous local events are scheduled, along with several barbecue sales. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Let's call the whole thing off Sep 3, 2009
Add the effects of the recession and it comes as little surprise that eBay had a dismal holiday season and in January reported its first-ever quarterly revenue decline, of 7. Showing better timing than foresight, Ms Whitman (who is now ) had already handed over the reins to her anointed successor, John Donahoe, in early 2008. (The Economist)
Fla. police lure fugitives with stimulus checks Aug 30, 2009
Police nab fugitive on Sicilian holiday. Police say they arrested a fugitive mobster while he was vacationing with his family at the Sicilian seaside. (Fresno Bee)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
At B Letter Perfect==, owner Gwen Gasque says she's on a mission "to create, inspire and share beauty, quality and service." Gasque accomplishes this by creating fine, custom stationery for many occasions; other offerings include birth and Bar Mitzvah announcements, holiday greeting cards and wedding invitations ... The friendly staff can help create custom cards, or shoppers can choose from a wide selection of cards that are handmade, celebrate cultural holidays or fete an age-specific... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
Wondering what to get them for holiday gifts ... Found treasures can always be tucked away for the next holiday or birthday. (Suite101.com)
La dolce vita Aug 13, 2009
Posted on: Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Delicately flavored desserts hail from the city of canals. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
He worked through the Christmas holiday and then moved back to Augusta to take over Trash and Treasures and be closer to his family. "I made the deal. I'll give you $200 a week for the rest of y'all's life. The best deal I ever made for him and me," Bill said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Holiday subjects No entries. Collectible subjects. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
How the euro crept into Britain Aug 8, 2009
For anyone wondering what to do with a couple of 20 euro notes stuffed in their sock drawer and no holiday in sight on the Continent, there may be a simple answer - spend them in the UK. ... Tourism bosses there have calculated that if half a million tourists each spend 20 euros as a part of their holiday budget, the region could be looking at making close to 10m ... Holiday lottery rules 'not clear. (BBC News -- Europe)
Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 6, 2009
Submit Your Pics: of your pets, holiday celebrations or other special events. Submit Your Video: and browse others in our video section. (KHOU.com, TX)
Daylight Resources Trust Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results- RECORD PRODUCTION DRIVES INCREASED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS Aug 6, 2009
This MD&A also compares the results of the six months ended June 30, 2009 ("YTD 2009") to the six months ended June 30, 2008 ("YTD 2008). All references are to Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.NON-GAAP MEASURESDaylight Resources Trust ("Daylight" or the "Trust") utilizes the following terms for measurement within the MD&A that do not have standardized prescribed meaning under GAAP and these measurements may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measurements of other... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 5, 2009
Be aware of your rights to a holiday. House prices rising, says Halifax. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Summer no longer 'dogs days' for Athens' businesses Aug 2, 2009
"We had some tough months and weeks, and during the Fourth of July holiday, business was nonexistent," he said. "That's not true anymore," Zarnegar added. (Athens Banner-Herald)
This year, Christmas bells ringing in July Jul 20, 2009
Sears, Toys R Us emphasizing holidays in the middle of summer ... After U.S. retailers posted 10 straight months of sales declines, some chains are trying to bring holiday spirit and revenue to the summer with "Christmas in July" promotions ... Both Sears Holdings Corp and privately held Toys R Us are holding wintry holiday-themed events this summer ahead of their back-to-school promotions, which usually start around the end of July. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Burlap Horse welcomes Katherine Kleski to holiday open house (3) Jul 19, 2009
The Burlap Horse welcomes Katherine Kleski to holiday open house. Published: Thursday, October 9, 2008 8:09 PM CDT The Burlap Horse will host Katherine s Collection founder Katherine Kleski on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the annual Holiday Open House ... Burlap Horse owners Jeff and Melissa Haberstroh spend an entire year planning the elaborate, award-winning displays that are unveiled annually during the Holiday Open House. (Boerne Star, TX)
Stores Embrace Christmas in July Jul 16, 2009
Washington Post: To Deal with Downturn, Retailers Start Sales to Get Shoppers to Start Early on Holiday Shopping ... Spokeswoman Jennifer Albano said in an e-mail that the sale is to give parents the opportunity to purchase their children's holiday gifts "at prices usually expected during the holiday season." (AP) ... Yes, it's July, but some stores have decided that to get ahead of the poor economy they need to start now on the holiday shopping season. (CBS News -- US)
Stores take Christmas In July more seriously Jul 16, 2009
Yes, it's July, but some stores have decided that to get ahead of the poor economy they need to start now on the holiday shopping season ... About 40 percent of holiday shoppers have made up their mind about big ticket purchases in early fall, he said ... Usually, retailers don't start pushing holiday shopping until early November, said Ellen Davis, vice president of the National Retail Federation. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tower replicas provide opportunity to aid community Jul 14, 2009
The tower creation is one of many ceramic items made at UCP, including holiday collectible ornaments designed by artists Sang Roberson and Paul Baliker. Projects at the training facility also fulfill such contracts as creating Volusia County school mailers, NASCAR stickers and box recycling for local businesses. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Top Sights to See in Old Town Annec... Jul 10, 2009
Market days in Annecy are popular with residents of Geneva and vacationers on holiday in nearby Alpine resorts ... Numerous further sights and chateaux are scattered in the Lake Annecy area and contributes to the popularity of this holiday region in Haute Savoie. (Suite101.com)
Life remembered: Man found on marsh trail was a UW-L student Jul 10, 2009
They celebrated the Fourth of July holiday hunting for antiques and watching bands at Milwaukee s Summerfest, Becky said. We were close, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' Comic-Con Agenda is Full of "Firsts" Jul 9, 2009
July 24 at 12:45 p.m. for an animation panel which will highlight upcoming animated films, including DisneyPixars TOY STORY/TOY STORY 2 double feature, DisneyPixars TOY STORY 3, Walt Disney Animation Studios BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Walt Disney Animation Studios half-hour holiday TV special PREP NG, Walt Disney Animation Studios THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG and Miyazakis PONYO. John Lasseter will host the panel and Patton Oswalt will moderate a group Qowing the presentation,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Frontier Times Museum announces Texas Heroes Hall of Honor Jul 9, 2009
Boothe's desire to preserve Texas culture manifests itself in many ways including, collecting antiques and promoting Texas holiday celebrations. He is one of the founders of the Texas Cultural Heritage Preservation Association and The Benevolent Knights of the Raccoon. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
$50,000 taken in home robbery Jul 8, 2009
A string of Green Valley robberies over the holiday weekend has law enforcement officials cautioning the public to be wary of opportunistic thieves. More than 50,000 worth of jewelry, electronics and antiques was stolen Friday from a home in the 400 block of Paseo Santa Isabel, according to Pima County Sheriff s Department records. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Holiday weekend tradition draws hundreds to Lincoln Jul 6, 2009
By , Independent Record - 07/06/09. IR photo by - A cowboy takes a nap in the grass during the 57th Lincoln Rodeo Sunday afternoon. (Helena Independent Record)
The Ultimate List: Multi-Boot Games Jul 5, 2009
For the sequel released for the holiday season 2002, Konami brought back the original old-school gameplay and gave us what we wanted: single cartridge support with several different modes of play ... Gear up for the holiday weekend with these gadgets. (IGN Game Boy)
Animal Forest Import Review Jul 5, 2009
For example, if you play Animal Forest in December, the village you live in will be all wrapped up in Holiday preparations ... You make friends with the animals in your village, help them run chores, send them letters, collect fish, bugs, and fruit and sell them for money, pay off and upgrade your house, fill it with furniture, take part in a monthly raffle, celebrate Japanese holidays, buy clothes, cut down and plant trees, and so on ... Gear up for the holiday weekend with these gadgets. (IGN N64)
