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    January 17:Southbury Dress for Less ShowFuel Bank Benefit  Jan 7, 2009
    "The Dress for Less show will include fashions for women and men, teens and young children.A preliminary list of models includes the Rev. Scott Nessel, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Elizabeth Tesi, pastor of Church of the Epiphany, as well as Southbury residents Cathleen Schade, Rebecca Beard, Jen Naylor, Scott Martin and Tatyana Graziano.Others are waiting "in the wings," Elizabeth said, to be called into service as the growing collection of ensembles requires.Doors will... (Voices, CT)

    The prognosis for Apple's Steve Jobs: continuing conjecture  Jan 6, 2009
    Jobs noted that he spent this holiday season in an atypical way: with his family, rather than preparing for today's keynote address at the annual Macworld Conference in San Francisco. He'll miss delivering the speech for the first time since 1997. (Los Angeles Times)

    QVC to sell Obama trinkets from inauguration  Jan 6, 2009
    Television networks not known for live politics will also be in D.C.. Gerald Herbert / APThe retail network has already sold more than 100,000 items related to Obama's election and sees the inauguration as an opportunity to reach far beyond the group of people regularly interested in political collectibles. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Party with your SO's ex?  Jan 6, 2009
    Blanca is back from her holidays with plenty of presents, pounds and stories to tell. The good news is that Roland and I survived our first holiday blitz and are still together ... I hope everyone had good holidays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Severe retail downturn forecast for 2009  Jan 5, 2009
    After one of their worst holiday seasons in decades, few retailers are in expansion mode and few banks are eager to hand stores cash, so much of the space is likely to sit empty for the foreseeable future ... He decided to close shop after Black Friday rather than risk spending cash he might not get back on holiday stock. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Historic Muheim House rings in new year, offers lessons  Jan 5, 2009
    Brad Edwards, left, talks with City Councilman Boyd Nicholl during Sundays annual holiday event at the Muheim House in Old Bisbee. (Beatrice RichardsonHerald/Review). (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Today in the Cedar Valley  Jan 3, 2009
    Details: Take the family to the new veterans museum during the long holiday weekend. Admission: $10. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    29 places to go  Jan 1, 2009
    Martin Luther King Day lands on January 19, a holiday which brings its own set of D.C. celebrations and its own special meaning in 09. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    2008 a Year of Highs, Lows in the Region  Dec 31, 2008
    A year ago this week, shops in New Milford, one of the region's retail bellweathers, reported positive holiday sales, which went against the grain of national reports ... The town celebrated the centennial in 2008 of the man who wrote the music for the holiday classic, "Sleigh Ride," and so many other memorable music ... Part of the ceiling fell at the historic Thomaston Opera House, indicating the need for ongoing renovations and canceling shows in the busy pre-holiday season. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Books: A place to curl up with the company  Dec 30, 2008
    Video A. O. Scott reveals the dark undercurrents of the holiday classic. Iranian artwork, once stifled by a revolutionary government, is now back on the international market. (International Herald Tribune)

    Fight the after-Christmas blues with indoor tourism (3)  Dec 30, 2008
    As the flurry of holiday activity winds down and everyone prepares for the new year, stave off the January blues with a tour of local museums ... Open daily for tours, the shop is closed holidays ... Closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Happy Holidays Tech Fans!  Dec 30, 2008
    Happy Holidays Tech Fans ... I ll keep this holiday blog short and leave you all with a little gift in closing ... BTW: I did not celebrate Holiday yesterday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Slater Tour of Homes was attended by many people  Dec 27, 2008
    Slater Area Historical Association's first holiday tour of homes on Dec. 6 turned out to be a smashing success. Four area homes were open to the public and beautifully decorated for the holidays to take your breath away. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Saving Spring Break: Less Costly Alternatives to Traditional Destinations  Dec 26, 2008
    Not only can you lock in a better rate by booking early, a spring break travel package can make a great holiday gift. Send her off in the most reliable car you own and be sure she and her travel companions map their route before they go, and check in with you when they arrive. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Amazon.ca 6th holiday season is best ever  Dec 26, 2008
    ca 6th holiday season is best ever ... ca 6th holiday season is best ever ... ca) today announced it has ended its busiest holiday season in the site's six-year history, thanks to an increasing number of Canadians across the country taking advantage of the low prices, vast selection, everyday convenience and holiday gifting features offered by Amazon. (Canada Newswire)

    3 charged with murdering Fairbanks antiques dealer  Dec 26, 2008
    Discover the most festively-lit holiday homes around town. . (Anchorage Daily News)

    YEAR IN REVIEW: Many changes impact region in '08  Dec 26, 2008
    Local historic sites and shops prepared for the holiday season, filling shelves with gifts for the entire family. In Rhinebeck, preparation wasn't only for the typical winter holidays, but also for the triumphant return of Sinterklaas at the beginning of the month ... As the community wrapped up Sinterklaas celebrations, local store owners urged the community to shop locally for holiday gifts. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)

    Every child should have a toy  Dec 23, 2008
    By donating to the Goodfellows Fund, Post-Gazette readers can help too, by assisting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, which provides Christmas cheer for thousands of children in struggling families who otherwise might be left out of the holiday celebration. "Sure, her home is crowded, but if there's enough love in the family you can do it, and I think Tammy's done a fantastic job," said Ms. Ashby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    The house that charm built (87)  Dec 23, 2008
    Jackson approached several public places with offers to lend it out as a holiday display, but none of those ventures worked out ... Larson owns Furniture Restoration Center of Oregon, and the theme of her Christmas display is Home for the Holidays. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Carlton Hobbs Mexican Cabinet Pronounced Unique by Franz Meyer Museum  Dec 23, 2008
    "We have a long track record of seeking out highly unusual pieces in terms of their design, the quality of their craftsmanship and the materials used. In Mexican furniture I particularly love the dazzling results created by the blend of techniques imported from Europe with local design influences and materials. In this case Nuremberg marquetry effects were executed by means of etching into the surface of the woods and filling the lines with zumac, a local resin probably blackened with the use of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season  Dec 22, 2008
    (ARA) - In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and travel, it can be easy to lose track of the traditions you loved as a child. A great way to make new memories is to bring back old world holiday traditions with friends and family ... Whether it's buying a new ornament each year or gathering for a large family feast, drawing on old world holiday traditions is a great way to bring people together to celebrate all the season has to offer. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Christmas Classics  Dec 22, 2008
    James Verniere gift wraps 10 films to get you in the holiday spirit ... As Christmas-movie-watching revs into high gear this week, Boston Herald film critic James Verniere offers his Top 10 holiday picks (in chronological order), to make your viewing bright. (Boston Herald)

    Colmans: Some precautions can prevent crimes during the holidays  Dec 21, 2008
    This holiday season in particular, given the nation's economic situation, virtually everyone has additional concerns as we go about our everyday tasks at home, at work or while holiday shopping. With more people packed into malls and grocery stores and more of us away from home attending holiday gatherings, the opportunities for thieves and other criminals increases ... For those with homeowner's or renter's insurance, when you purchase new items for the holidays, make sure your insurance... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Victim of O.J. robbery denies having ring  Dec 20, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. Victim of O.J. robbery denies having his ring. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Items From Simpson Heist Will Go To LA  Dec 20, 2008
    Offensive and defensive lineman Kyle Gohagen was the only Oak Ridge Trojan selected to play in the KCRA Holiday Classic on December 27. We received millions of votes for our KCRA 3 High School Playbook Game of the Week. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Rossiter: Photo mystery may be solved  Dec 20, 2008
    Another detailed: "Bands are here galore and the entire city is possessed of the Legion spirit, carefree and of holiday frame of mind, bubbling with enthusiasm and stirring with patriotism and memories of the days of '17, '18, '19.". Among them, perhaps, photographer Joseph Adams who lost his leg in battle during the Spanish-American War. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Pitty-Pat’s: It’s not just for Christmas (12/18)  Dec 19, 2008
    I needed some last-minute gifts and some dip bowls for a holiday party. Someone suggested I stop in Pitty-Pat s. Not only did I find some unique dip bowls (for 12. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Babysitter Suzanne Holdsworth cleared of murdering toddler Kyle Fisher  Dec 19, 2008
    And he submitted that when her mother, Linda Fisher, went away on holiday, the pressure of looking after Kyle alone became too great. He said: "It is Clare Fisher who is the credible candidate for attacking Kyle in this case.". (Telegraph.co.uk)

    • Events Calendar  Dec 19, 2008
    The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m.; and "Steamrolling through the Holidays" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are 4 ... Holiday craft show/Buhl ... Holiday open houses/Buhl. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Fewer British people going abroad  Dec 19, 2008
    Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of national tourism agency VisitBritain said: "It's no surprise that, like many of us, holidaymakers and business travellers are giving careful consideration to their trips in the current economic climate. "In fact these results are slightly better than expected and for Britain, the weakening of the pound against the euro and the US dollar could mean increasing numbers of visitors on short shopping or theatre breaks over the festive season ... Discover your ideal... (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Kinjockity crowned as Kings  Dec 19, 2008
    Komenda, the development s principal, hosted a pre-holiday sneak peek event. Some 200 people attended the event, where Komenda outlined plans for the phased-in development, promising to maintain the natural beauty and integrity of the land once known as Kinjockity Ranch. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Barefoot Luxury in Indonesia  Dec 19, 2008
    "Boutique" is no longer chic: the next generation of Asian resorts is all about "barefoot luxury" an upmarket restatement of the backpacker beach holiday, stressing simplicity and raw nature ... Travel the world in majestic style for $1 million, a roundup of rugged gizmos built to survive the most hard-core holiday destinations, make air travel less stressful with a luggage service, and a London wine merchant's limited-edition collections ... Scandinavia's Christmas capital lights up the... (Time.com)

    Farmer digs up ancient sanctuary in Italy  Dec 18, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. Police seize 2,600-year-old artifacts after man tries to sell them. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Letters to the editor  Dec 18, 2008
    On behalf of Grants MainStreet, I would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers who helped host the annual Christmas Light Parade and holiday celebration afterwards ... Thanks to Grants Mayor Joe Murrietta and his godson, Joshua, for coming out in the cold and lighting the city holiday trees ... Other special thanks to CH2M Hill OMI and the City of Grants for support; KMIN for mobile holiday music; the Grants Police Department for assistance; and volunteers Jamie Holton, Romi Jaramillo,... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Pawn shops see rise in stock, tout holiday deals  Dec 18, 2008
    Pawn shops see rise in stock, tout holiday discounts - Phoenix Business Journal ... Pawn shops see rise in stock, tout holiday discounts ... Fearing an inventory surplus, pawn shops and secondhand stores are offering plenty of bargains and sales this holiday season. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Gift of food  Dec 17, 2008
    50 homemade tasty holiday items ... 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 ... expensive, they also capture the spirit of holiday giving in a way that purchased gifts simply can't. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Five to go: Holiday light displays  Dec 17, 2008
    The Biltmore Estate decorates its 250-room country castle for the holidays ... (CNN) -- Thousands of lights dance across the field as holiday music plays in the air ... Holiday decorating isn't always all it's cracked up to be, but the professionals have it down to a science -- providing memorable experiences filled with wonder and joy. (CNN -- Travel)

    50 homemade holiday gifts  Dec 17, 2008
    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 marshmallows... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi R...  Dec 17, 2008
    Dec 16th, 2008 - Developer Red Fly launched a new IP called Mushroom Men on both the Nintendo DS and Wii this holiday. While the Wii game turned out to be a fun, quirky platformer, the portable version is kind of a mess. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Great gifts for under $30 found in Newton  Dec 17, 2008
    Though shopping during the December season can pose its challenges fighting for parking spaces; finding a gift that won t sit in the attic; and avoiding emptying the bank account we hope we ve lessened your holiday headache as you finish your shopping ... Place them in holiday tins for under $5 each ... Adorned with floral scenes, nature and various other patterns, the glass serving plates created by local artist Brice Booker can make a great gift this holiday season, especially when topped with... (Newton Tab, MA)

    Universal Pictures and Stuber Productions Join Forces With Leading Toy and Entertainment Company Spin Master Ltd to Bring Bakugan Battle Brawlers to the Big Screen  Dec 17, 2008
    One of the most sought after toy lines of this holiday season, Bakugan Battle Brawlers is a collectible featuring marble-like balls that transform into powerful Bakugan monsters when rolled on game cards. With its unique combination of great characters and all the play patterns that boys love, Bakugan has rapidly gained recognition around the world as the next big thing in boys' action entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Eclectic and Entertaining Celebrity-Themed Gifts for Holiday Giving on a Budget  Dec 17, 2008
    BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From your rock n roll loving Baby Boomer aunt and barbeque crazed cousin, to your jazz buff brother and armchair quarterback nephew, weve got the perfect celebrity-themed holiday gifts that will bring a smile to even the hardest to please loved one and will make a long-remembered impact on those who seem to have everything ... All items are available in time for holiday delivery and they are also sure to bring their lucky recipients continued joy long after the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Disneyland Resort Makes Annual Passes More Accessible and Affordable for Southern California Residents  Dec 16, 2008
    Just in time for the holidays, Southern California Residents Can Now Purchase Annual Passports through a New Monthly Payment Program ... Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As Disneyland Resort celebrates the holiday gift-giving season, a newly launched Monthly Payment Program for Annual Passholders will make it easier for Southern California residents to have their own frequent Disneyland Resort celebrations in the year to come ... "This program was based on feedback from our current Annual Passholders --... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Antiques Road Show: Senior band all music, laughs (1)  Dec 15, 2008
    This group sticks with songs that swing, reminiscent of the West and American heritage, and of course holiday favorites. Jug Band offers some benefits that residents may not be thinking about. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Icelanders face frugal holiday in economic chill  Dec 14, 2008
    Many Icelanders joined in the lending-and-spending spree, taking easily available loans to buy houses, holidays, and expensive cars. Now Iceland's currency, the krona, has collapsed, prices of imports have soared, many businesses are approaching bankruptcy, hundreds of people are being laid off each week, and the government is seeking $10 billion in outside aid. (Boston Globe)

    Douglas County Museum has hundreds on display  Dec 13, 2008
    The exhibit includes military dolls, seasonal (holiday) dolls, cornhusk dolls, dolls made of tin, and cloth dolls of all sizes. The museum often has exhibits of collectible items. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Collectible Edition of Award Winning Children's Book "God's Kiss" Released By Author And Radio Personality Donna Seebo  Dec 13, 2008
    Making copies on plain paper, she folded the pages up and inserted her gift into the holiday cards. The response was overwhelming. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    A walk of faith  Dec 13, 2008
    In his native Mexico, he walked eight days to mark the holiday, Machado said ... In some places, her celebration is the biggest occasion of the holiday season. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Saving Spring Break: Less Costly Alternatives to Traditional Destinations  Dec 12, 2008
    Not only can you lock in a better rate by booking early, a spring break travel package can make a great holiday gift. Send her off in the most reliable car you own and be sure she and her travel companions map their route before they go, and check in with you when they arrive. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Try entertainment gifts for Christmas  Dec 12, 2008
    My fave: David Sedaris' "Holidays on Ice." It features the story that later became "The Santaland Diaries" (now playing at Shot in the Dark Productions) ... Also new: Jill Miller's holiday CD.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Homeowners usher in Christmas with spectacular display  Dec 12, 2008
    It s a fun holiday activity ... Faye Brantley ended the tour at Coley Petal and Parties where she purchased a decorative holiday plant. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    BETTER LIFE:  Sexual health news  Dec 12, 2008
    I hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend. Doesn't it seem like the summer is flying by. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Bring Hollywood Home This Holiday Season With Movie/TV Collectibles & Action Figures From EntertainmentEarth.com  Dec 12, 2008
    Bring Hollywood Home This Holiday Season With Movie/TV Collectibles & Action Figures From EntertainmentEarth ... Bring Hollywood Home This Holiday Season With Movie/TV Collectibles & Action Figures From EntertainmentEarth ... No wonder thousands of consumers keep coming back time and time again and no wonder so many are selecting these fun and nostalgic items as unique gifts this holiday season. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Can Anyone Save Chrysler, GM?  Dec 12, 2008
    Holiday Party Wines The reds and the whites that for the palate are delights ... Celebs: Showered With Gifts Check out the luxe gifts major recording artists picked up for FREE this Holiday season. (Forbes -- Business)

    At home with Hello!Lucky's Moyle sisters  Dec 11, 2008
    "I always made the family holiday cards," recalled Eunice, "and my dad would hire me to draw caricatures of guests at dinner parties. So my mother always said I should make greeting cards. I would scoff and roll my eyes, and now I have to eat crow." ... Violet Blue's list of hot holiday gifts we can all afford. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Fort Holiday Special Event  Dec 11, 2008
    Get in the holiday spirit at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park's 17th Annual Frontier Christmas on Saturday and Sunday ... "This event is a great way to begin your holiday season," said Katie Bogue, park naturalist ... "There is something for everyone, from crafts to period demonstrations. We hope you'll join us and make the Frontier Christmas a tradition in your family." Throughout the day, visitors can learn how to make numerous holiday decorations, including stringing popcorn garland and 12... (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Woman's club announces house tour in Woodbury  Dec 11, 2008
    David and Kelli Dickeys reproduction home on Old Meadow Road is the newest on this years Holiday House Tour ... WOODBURY - The Woman's Club of Woodbury will host its 14th annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 13 ... "We have a wonderful variety of old homes this year, plus one new home - all of them charmingly decorated for the holidays," said Liz Kennedy, co-chair of the event with Kathy Chapman. (Town Times, CT)

    Artwalk! brings art and holidays together  Dec 11, 2008
    brings art and holidays together ... brings art and holidays together ... Holiday gluten-free scones will be the treat of the evening. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Gift giving on a budget  Dec 11, 2008
    Though the scene was set for holiday shopping, the ice-covered roads and a winter weather warning kept many shoppers at home ... Skip cherry, lemon and lime flavors by not buying the Life Savers candy book for your secret Santa this holiday ... A Christian gift for a Christian holiday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Disrupting Detroit  Dec 11, 2008
    Christmas Nativity Scene The story behind the world-famous holiday collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Technology12/11/08. (Forbes -- Business)

    Nutcracker Market has a reason to be merry  Dec 10, 2008
    The four-day shopping extravaganza hailed as a Houston holiday tradition broke records in both sales and attendance, suggesting local consumers may be in more of a buying mode than expected. The Nutcracker Market raked in roughly $12. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    4 ex-Simpson pals get probation  Dec 10, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. 4 who testified against Simpson won't do time. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Five festive Christmas stores  Dec 10, 2008
    The Christmas Loft features almost life-size animated holiday villages ... Let the Christmas countdown begin, and there's no better place to start than with holiday paraphernalia ... The 145-room hotel is decorated year-round for the holidays and is located right across the street from the Christmas Place village. (CNN -- Travel)

    Newest toys nearly as active as your kids  Dec 10, 2008
    Family members, especially youngsters, can easily be overwhelmed by an avalanche of holiday toy options ... And we ve hijacked the big red one s checklist and are spreading holiday cheer with a few suggestions for boys, girls and tinier elves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Dec 10, 2008
    Be aware of your rights to a holiday. In pictures: Your chaotic work spaces. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Wall Street Shears Bonuses  Dec 10, 2008
    Celebs: Showered With Gifts Check out the luxe gifts major recording artists picked up for FREE this Holiday season ... Window Wonderland We take you to Madison Avenue in New York for a look at the most elaborate holiday windows ... Holiday Online Bargain Strategies We give you insider insight on when to get the best online deals before Christmas. (Forbes -- Business)

    Four special homes to be visited  Dec 9, 2008
    Four Lompoc Valley homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays, will be featured from. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday as part of the Lompoc Hospital Foundation Holiday Home Tour and Candlelight Tea ... The adjacent dining room is home to a large table which will be used for the family dinner when both of the Bittle daughters come home from college for the holidays. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilt...  Dec 9, 2008
    The Chinese Alchemist is an entertaining holiday read, with some intriguing facts about China thrown in for good measure. The Chinese Alchemist is the final book in Canadian author Lyn Hamilton s Archaeological Mysteries series featuring Lara McClintoch. (Suite101.com)

    Venice Christmas Markets  Dec 9, 2008
    For the three weeks before Christmas -- from December 2 through 24 -- Campo Santo Stefano is transformed into a holiday village. Unlike most Italian holiday fairs, this one is filled entirely with craftsmen and food producers, whose displays are housed in 30 little wooden cabins ... Find more gifts and holiday decorations at the Mercatino dell'Antiquariato, which fills Campo San Maurizo with antiques and art throughout mid-December. (Suite101.com)

    Twelve Gifts To Wow Her  Dec 9, 2008
    While pricey, both are sure to meet the demands of consumers who want value over fads this holiday season ... Executives who track the luxury market offer strategies for savvy holiday shopping, with a selection of gifts tailored especially for the executive woman that double as lasting investments ... A great holiday present that should delight wine lovers--be they female or male-- is ($150), which comes packaged with gourmet chocolates by legendary chocolatier Jacques Torres. (Forbes)

    Holiday Guide -- Gifts  Dec 9, 2008
    com 2008 Holiday Guide ... But with a little resourcefulness, those of you whose bank balances lack holiday cheer can give presents without adding to your debt or picking up a glue gun ... AJC.COM'S HOLIDAY GUIDE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Need a gift? (3)  Dec 9, 2008
    99), which bring families together after big holiday meals ... Buy a 1-pound box of Bit of Swiss' mouthwatering holiday cookies (about 30 cookies) for $14 ... 50 or a classic holiday stolen (a raised-yeast sweet bread with candied fruit and almonds, dusted with powdered sugar) for $15. (The Herald-Palladium)

    Central Texas Business Fire Under Investigation  Dec 9, 2008
    Holiday shopping on a budget. Check out the Holiday Half-Off Gift Shoppe at KWTX.com, where you will find $50 gift certificates for only $25, beginning November 10th. (KWTX.com, TX)

    RETAIL: Canterbury Gardens powers through holiday season  Dec 9, 2008
    ESCONDIDO ---- Canterbury Gardens in Escondido is proving a rare success story in a generally bleak retail sector this holiday shopping season ... Hansen said driving his sales increase is the in-home holiday design work of his store's team of designers. (North County Times)

    Gift guide: DVD sets that come with trimmings  Dec 9, 2008
    2008 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ... Reporter Thomas K. Arnold offers a select list of gift sets just arrived or on the way for the holidays ... Classic Holiday Collection Volume 2 (Warner, $30 DVD), a second installment of family favorites including All Mine to Give, Holiday Affair, It Happened on 5th Avenue and Blossoms in the Dust (the only film previously issued on DVD). (USA Today -- Life)

    O.J.'s lawyer says appeal isn't frivolous  Dec 8, 2008
    Submit your holiday pet pics. FromMike Harvey Honda. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Slow recovery for renters after wildfires  Dec 7, 2008
    With Christmas coming, many fire victim families are struggling with day-to-day bills, not to mention holiday expenses. If you would like to help, contact. (Florida Today)

    Mattel's Barbie Wins Court Battle w...  Dec 7, 2008
    Mattel's Barbie Wins Court Battle with Bratz: Judge Rules for Mattel inTrademark Infringement Case Against MGA. Mattel's Barbie Wins Court Battle with Bratz. (Suite101.com)

    O.J. Simpson faces spartan prison  Dec 7, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. O.J. Simpson faces spartan desert prison. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Unique stores New York City  Dec 7, 2008
    "Also worth a visit is Kidrobot at 118 Prince St., the Lucky magazine editor says. The store, which does have locations in Miami, Los Angeles and several other cities, showcases collectible and limited edition "art toys," from cartoonish 3-inch, 10 reindeers to foot-tall, two-headed furry creatures called "furillas," 37. A little farther uptown, Loehnen suggests checking out John Derian's stores, at 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He has an exquisite eye for one-off antiquities, curios and china," and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Strand Theatre opens in style  Dec 7, 2008
    The Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker, the Dog Whisperer, holiday events and more ... The 10 worst holiday albums ... Here are the Top 10 hottest toys your children will be asking for this holiday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    OJ Simpson faces spartan prison as lawyers appeal  Dec 7, 2008
    But I m back on the blogs again and thanks to my coverage of education I ve got something to say in light of tomorrow s holiday. (haha, I rhyme, and get ready, because this is going to be cheesy). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Athens' holiday festival makes strong comeback  Dec 7, 2008
    ATHENS Athens residents out for a walk Saturday afternoon had a lot of things to see and do with five businesses and homes along Second Street opened up for the Athens Cultural Center s Victorian Holiday Stroll ... Carol Pfister said that the library s annual holiday program fit in well with the stroll this year ... Teresa DelVecchio, who helped organize the first wave of Victorian holiday celebrations more than a decade ago, said that she was happy that the village has resurrected the holiday... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    OJ Simpson prepares for prison  Dec 7, 2008
    Gift ideas ws for this holiday season. You are here: > > Article Partner Services. (Reuters)

    An Asheville Christmas  Dec 6, 2008
    For many of us, the day after Thanksgiving signals it s time for holiday decorating ... And what if you were expecting 300,000 holiday visitors to drop by to admire your handiwork ... Planning holiday decorations for the palatial French Renaissance chateau that was once home to the wealthy Vanderbilt family is a year-round job, and Barnhardt s been doing it for 31 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

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