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    NEWS:  Public viewing set for Jackson's body  Jul 1, 2009
    6 million in assets, including his Neverland Ranch, his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog that includes the rights to songs by the , and an assortment of cars, antiques and collectibles ... Four sets were constructed for Jackson's production, including a cemetery recalling his 1983 Thriller video. (USA Today -- Life)

    Courtyard Marriot opening soon; Antiques store moves into Ben Franklin; Butcher shop coming to downtown  Jun 26, 2009
    Smith will put a black-and-white "River Run Antiques Mall" sign over the front entrance, and display his bedroom sets and office furniture in the windows. "The furniture will be set up to look the way it will look in your home," Smith said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Legendary Scots entertainer Harry Lauder's walking sticks go on sale  Jun 20, 2009
    Lightning strike sets house ablaze. Barack Obama swats fly mid-interview. (BBC News -- UK)

    Saving China's antiquities  Jun 17, 2009
    "I was especially busy at the beginning of the reform and opening, and collected some great stuff. Whole sets of brick carvings and screen walls were rescued by me. You could see demolition signs everywhere if you rode a bike across Beijing," he said ... Old Beijing had more than 920,000 sets of private residences and between 7,000 and 8,000 hutongs, or little alleys. (CNN -- International)

    Heirloom Machine QuiltingEssential...  Jun 16, 2009
    Nothing sets off the beauty of intricate stitching as well as a solid-colored fabric. That s why heirloom quilts often have large open areas of pale solids to showcase the three-dimensional effects created by the stitching, instead of fabrics with prints, which tend to obscure the stitches. (Suite101.com)

    Woodbury Flea Market Offers Many Treasures  Jun 16, 2009
    The flea market sets itself apart from other markets, with its quaintness and community atmosphere. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. (Voices, CT)

    Goodbye, Rabbit Ears? Not So Fast  Jun 16, 2009
    I'm still miffed that several million still haven't made the changes to their sets for this conversion, especially because of the start-up delay and all of the constant reminders. by hankvreeland June 14, 2009 7:13 PM PDT. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    Collectible Boxing Movie Posters  Jun 3, 2009
    Richard Denning, Jean Cagney (Jimmy's sister), J. Carrol Naish, Robert Paige, William Frawley and Robert Ryan star in this entertaining tale of a sportswriter who sets up a legitimate boxing tournament to compete with the corrupt professional game. Poster tagline/auction result: None/$334. (Suite101.com)

    Piedmont teen - from traffic signs to furniture  May 28, 2009
    His primary source is Hawkins Traffic Safety Supply in Berkeley, where salesman Sean Tracy sets aside signs in vibrant shades of red, yellow, blue and orange that he knows will particularly appeal to the young artist. David says the analytical approach to construction offers him a quiet focus. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Brand new or hardly worn, it's at Saturday Flea Market  May 28, 2009
    The most expensive items are two eight-piece silverware sets (one was never used and is still in the original box) and Herbert wants potential buyers to make him an offer. His uncle's well-worn tools are from 50 cents up to 10 for what he calls an antique pipe wrench. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)

    Beacon Street condo displays Moroccan flair  May 21, 2009
    "There's so much nonsense going on on TV, so it sort of sets the tone.". "Instead of watching CNN, we look at the monkeys," quipped Levin. (Boston Globe)

    El Grado Tequila Teams Up with Patrick Dempsey's Race Team, Dempsey Racing  May 16, 2009
    "This partnership sets the ground work for a long-term successful program. I believe that the race track is the perfect place to create brand awareness for El Grado and our team will deliver it. We look forward to expanding this partnership as the season progresses.". "Our team and partners are equally thrilled about our new partnership with El Grado Tequila" says Dempsey Racing driver Joe Foster. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Tuning into success  May 8, 2009
    But owner Tracy DeChambeau clings to the past with his passion for vintage sets. I collect radios and probably have 85 to 90 not all of them here. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Jackman: Action Figures Like Voodoo Dolls  May 7, 2009
    Star Trek' Fans of the "Star Trek" universe will want to beam themselves into the new movie products from Playmates Toys, which have produced a slew of action figures and play sets, and role-playing toys and the Enterprise ship -- each with sounds and dialogue taken directly from the new movie ... The play sets are in scale for the 3 ;-inch versions, which include Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto), Old Spock (Leonard Nimoy), McCoy (Karl Urban) and the film's villain, Nero (Eric Bana) ...... (KIRO TV, WA)

    Cleveland Cavaliers are available on Fathead cards  May 2, 2009
    But they were the first team selected for the new NBA Fathead Tradeables Collectors Team Sets, which will be available Friday ... But what makes the collectors team sets unique in the world of collectibles is that every player and coach will have his own Fathead card, along with a Cavaliers logo ... The collectors team sets are an outgrowth of Fathead Tradeables, packages of five 5x7 sport-specific Fathead cards. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)

    Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned  May 1, 2009
    And now he's gone, and the contents of his closets and living rooms are up for grabs to the highest bidder ... "This sale is a lot of fun," said veteran auctioneer Redge Martin, searching for the right way to describe a collection of bric-a-brac that includes a stuffed chimpanzee, an antique bidet, a Indian peace pipe, three grandfather clocks and no fewer than six sets of andirons that still work as well as they did in the 16th century, as andirons have few moving parts ... Especially way in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    10 things to do this weekend  May 1, 2009
    The exhibitions are modeled after sets from the films, such as the Gryffindor common room. 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)

    OJ Simpson judge sets hearing on restitution issue  Apr 28, 2009
    Associated Press - April 27, 2009 6:15 PM ET. LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Nevada judge who sentenced former football star O.J. Simpson to prison has scheduled a Thursday hearing on a convicted codefendant's question about restitution. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Famed designer introduces new line to ATL  Apr 14, 2009
    Williams is known for creating welcoming interiors designed for how people live and entertain, right down to where the homeowner sets her cup of coffee. The Virginia-born designer has catered to New York s high society for more than three decades, but that doesn t mean she is turned on by sparse, modern interiors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    The Fives: More images from the Hills, best wishes from the Pen and more of South Dakota for sale  Apr 8, 2009
    That being said, there is a certain retro-cool element to the old Master Reel sets, and this particular set highlights some of the best images from around the Black Hills. Now all you need to do is to find a viewer on here for the same low price. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday  Apr 7, 2009
    Also available are sets of dishes, sleep pillow, shop vacuum, roll-top desk, dental exams and X-ray by Dr. Bissegger, cleaning products, SC Johnson products, pickles, wine basket, fisherman afghan (49 x 65 ), under-cabinet white microwave, Milwaukee-area Entertainment books, 43 x 63 Christmas throw, solar lights, metal wall art, end tables, Norman Rockwell collector plates, handmade Intarsia pictures, oil changes, soccer registration and Borzinski s hanging baskets ... More items that are... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Opportunity knocks at European fine art fair  Mar 29, 2009
    The tree trunks snaking across the foreground have an abraded look that sets the eye on edge, but their violet and umber tones suit the picture's color harmony. The characteristic staccato brushstrokes reflect the fact that his ink drawings seem to have modeled his approach to painting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets  Mar 28, 2009
    And these packages -- as different from old-fashioned boxed sets as CDs are from record albums -- look more like collectibles than mere discs of music ... The idea of selling a pricey package of music certainly isn't a new idea: boxed sets have been around since the '70s ... Like boxed sets, deluxe editions can offer higher profit margins. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    best in the Bay Area  Mar 28, 2009
    A spa butler sets you up for your in-room treatment, including providing the music of your choice. Plug your iPod into the docking station or opt for the hotel's music, where the choice can run from Bach to Bacharach. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Treasures abound at flea markets worldwide  Mar 24, 2009
    The market that sets up on Thursdays in front of the Gothic cathedral in Barcelona quirky in itself since almost every other market is held on a weekend is small enough to enjoy in the space of a leisurely morning, but the quality (high) and average price (low) make this worth adjusting your calendar in the hope of finding a vintage Spanish lace shawl. Click for slideshow. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Calico Hen House celebrates 25th year, humble beginning  Mar 23, 2009
    Fell sets parameters for the dealers, including the request to seasonally update displays. The store handles bookkeeping chores. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Tone of online talk regretful  Mar 21, 2009
    So before your expert intuition sets in again about who, what I am and what opinions I have you might want to realize that I haven't bothered to take revenge or attack back to any degree that I take it. You don't set the rules either Bluto but it seems to me that you are trying to set them. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Vintage surf auction back on the treasure trail  Mar 19, 2009
    This gathering of the tribe , here in the home of surfing, is what sets the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction apart from all others. Antiques Road Show -style appraisals will be available from a panel of expert appraisers who will be on hand during the first day of auction viewing. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Muscatatuck NWR sets Wetland Day  Mar 18, 2009
    The Jackson County Banner - Local News. Everyone who enjoys wildlife is invited to come celebrate spring at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 21, when special Wetland Day programs will take place. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    O.J. Simpson friend sets up legal fund  Mar 16, 2009
    The brother of Simpson's ex-girlfriend is soliciting money on the Internet. Video: Crime & courts. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Buddy sets up defense fund for OJ Simpson  Mar 16, 2009
    04:50 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2009. LAS VEGAS -- Claiming O.J. Simpson was dealt an injustice, the brother of the football star s former girlfriend is soliciting money to appeal Simpson s conviction and prison sentence on kidnapping and armed robbery charges. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Hagglers gain the upper hand in a downbeat economy  Mar 16, 2009
    It's basic bookkeeping: With the economy in dire straits, retailers have to move those refrigerators (and color TVs and sofa sets), which means that crafty consumers are getting their mattresses for something less than the sticker price and their delivery for free. Long the method for shopping real estate, car dealerships, flea markets and antiques stores, haggling is invading recession-era retail. (USA Today -- Life)

    Helicopter industry tries to attract workers  Mar 13, 2009
    "All training is one-on-one," Quantum Helicopters' Palrang said, adding that "each student sets his or her own schedule.". A full-time student can go six half-days a week and finish training in a year. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Culinary Union Sues Over City Hall  Mar 11, 2009
    For now, the union is confident the state Supreme Court will order the city to let the voter's voice their choice, "I think it sets a very dangerous precedent, not only for the City of Las Vegas for the whole state.". The City Attorney had no comment because this litigation is ongoing. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    FP Newspapers Income Fund Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results  Mar 11, 2009
    FPLP acquired the business and assets and assumed certain liabilities of the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun newspapers effective November 29, 2001 ... The key capital assets used in these activities are premises, computer hardware and software, printing presses and distribution related machinery ... The available capital assets are used by our staff to deliver the products and services which results in revenue to FPLP.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Tech-free oasis  Mar 9, 2009
    To step inside Virgil's is to revisit time past, collectible antiques, games (10 editions of Monopoly and four Scrabble sets, among others) and vintage issues of Life magazine inviting one to relax and slacken the pace. You won't see someone surfing the Internet. (Albany Times Union)

    South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference & Festival  Mar 5, 2009
    The SESAC Day Stage Cafe runs Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features acoustic sets from bands that will be playing at the nighttime music festival from Noon to 6:00 p.m. each day. A complete list of Exhibition participants with full web pages and direct links to each company is available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    School Notes, 2-24-09  Mar 3, 2009
    SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL SETS OPEN HOUSE/OPEN REGISTRATION ... WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SCHOOL SETS KINDERGARTEN KICK-OFF. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Bonavista Energy Trust Announces 2008 Year End Results  Mar 3, 2009
    07 Total assets 2,543,240 2,242,057 Long-term debt, including working capital deficiency 600,518 723,003 Long-term debt, net of adjusted working capital (3) 654,500 691,462 Unitholders' equity 1,411,972 1,060,967 Capital expenditures: Exploitation and development 60,236 58,440 305,514 267,660 Acquisitions, net (105) (425) 176,783 98,696 Weighted average outstanding equivalent trust units: (thousands) (2) Basic 118,065 106,762 114,190 105,543 Diluted 119,905 109,102 116,468 108,075... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Mar 2, 2009
    Brown sets targets for science. Sexercise' yourself into shape. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Muhammad Ibnu Rafi: Can't stop beating  Mar 1, 2009
    He would stare at drum sets in any music store whenever his parents, Bambang Wasono Basoeki Rachmat and Indah Wasono, took him to malls. His parents did not grant his wish at first, considering that Rafi was at the age where nothing would hold his attention for long.. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Thrifty instincts run through her family  Mar 1, 2009
    We don't put out things that are stained or yucky, broken or chipped, or dishes in sets of three. You can find brand names, such as Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Ralph Lauren Polo. (Boston Globe)

    * Taipeis underground gaming heaven  Feb 28, 2009
    Like many of the other toy and figure shops in the mall, Indian carries a large selection of Bandai gundam kits and Lego sets (including several from the Star Wars series for NT$1,590). Other merchandise includes airspray kits (NT$1,310 for a Pro Spray MK-5), complete sets of Cosbaby Edward Scissorhands vinyl figures for NT$3,500 and pre-labeled miniatures from Re-Ment and MegaHouse (which are usually sold in blind boxes) ... Other toys include petite Blythe dolls and full sets of gashapon toys.... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    More of this story  Feb 27, 2009
    City Assessor Allan Booth Jr. warned in December that the assessed values of residential properties would decrease, while tax rates could be expected to increase when the City Council sets them in May or June. Many owners of local residential properties have seen their assessments drop, which is evident by a review of properties on Vision Appraisal s Web site at. (Newport Daily News, RI)

    Madoff 'Devil' Among Toy Fair Highlights  Feb 21, 2009
    Playmates did previously, however, release images of action figures and play sets from the film, due in theaters in May, including a transporter from the Enterprise. The company also is responsible for figures and vehicle sets from the upcoming "Terminator Salvation" movie, also set for a May release. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Oscars By The Numbers  Feb 21, 2009
    Deleveraging On Wall St. Investment strategist sees opportunities in buying assets from hedge funds in distress ... AIG Could Fall Quickly Steve Forbes says Fed must drive an orderly assets sale of the big insurer, stabilize the dollar ... Branson's Virgin Money The billionaire adventurer sets sail for a new transatlantic record. (Forbes -- Business)

    The big list of festivals  Feb 20, 2009
    National recording artists and local artists on the main stage and full acoustic sets on second stage. See website for schedule and pricing. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Architectural Digest Chooses Stephen Shadley To Design Greenroom At The Annual Academy Awards®  Feb 20, 2009
    Inspired by Hollywood film sets of the period, Shadley has chosen a "Seventies Modern" design for the AD Greenroom. Of his approach and its connection to the biggest movie event of the year, Stephen says, "I grew up in L.A. and was always fascinated with motion picture set design, especially modern themes. Recently, furnishings from the seventies have become collectible and many classics reissued. It's a simple and sleek approach to living without a lot of extra stuff.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Find frameable objects at flea markets  Feb 19, 2009
    Ross points to china, linens, silver and glass to add quick and vibrant life to a table, but having sets (anything from four to 12) is key. Incorporate random pieces into those sets for an eclectic, yet grounded look. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Older TV sets may not get WGTV after Tuesday  Feb 18, 2009
    That means local owners of analog TV sets who get signals over the air as opposed to via cable or satellite will not be able to watch WGTV without a special converter box starting Wednesday. RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Scientists dig for the guts of earthquakes  Feb 18, 2009
    Yet, confronted with the question of when and where the "next big one" will occur, an uncomfortable silence sets in. Based on history there will be quakes in Japan, also in Tibet, said Leigh Royden of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Free and cheap in Los Angeles  Feb 18, 2009
    STUDIOS AND SETS: Official tours of movie and TV studios throughout L.A. plop you into the thick of the biz, also without breaking your bank account ... The roughly 70-minute tour of NBC Studios, 3000 W. Alameda Ave., travels through sets for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Days of Our Lives ... The current 45-minute tour showcases working and old sets, fiery and water-logged attractions recreating scenes from Universal movies, and snappy video narration by Whoopi Goldberg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    LEGO Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force  Feb 14, 2009
    Sets have depicted everything from the feature film Saga to the animated television smash STAR WARS: The Clone Wars to the STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed video game ... To commemorate the line's milestone, three sets inspired by the classic trilogy feature special edition anniversary packaging ... In 2008, nearly 15 million LEGO STAR WARS sets were sold worldwide, equaling, on average: 40,402 boxes per day, 1,683 boxes per hour, 28 boxes per minute, every day, around the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Drumsticks And Drum Rolls  Feb 8, 2009
    Two sets of knives from Brad s Blade Shapening ... Two sets of season passes from the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association ... Four sets of lunch for two from Cranky Frank s Barbecue. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Leipsic teen looks to art and architecture  Mar 31, 2008
    Browse through cars, couches, drum sets and treadmills. Or sell your own. (Lima News, OH)

    Bush apologizes to Mubarak for Suez shooting  Mar 28, 2008
    In a statement, he said a security team on board the ship had fired two sets of warning shots as three small boats approached. After the first set, two boats turned away, but the vendor's boat did not. (International Herald Tribune)

    Bubble Bash for iPod Review  Mar 26, 2008
    That sounds like quite a bit of value, but there is a degree of repetition that sets in somewhere around screen 40. Even the boss monsters start to essentially repeat themselves, with little swaps here and there to at least the general appearance. (IGN Wireless Games)

    Jr. League kitchens  Mar 26, 2008
    "It sets up an opportunity for a more social, interactive kind of space, which responds to how we live today.". Earth-friendly in scale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Relentless rise in gas prices wrecks family budgets  Mar 24, 2008
    She sets her cruise control on 70 mph when driving to New Bern to visit her parents. Tell us your best gas-saving tips at share. (News & Observer)

    Holding on to the past  Mar 21, 2008
    IMLS is the primary source of federal funding for the nation s museums and libraries and in conjunction with the American Association for State and Local History plans to award a total of 2,000 free sets by the end of the year. At some point, McDermott plans to make the books available to the public for use as reference material. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Downsizing from Dunwoody to Atlanta opens up new world  Mar 18, 2008
    "An only child, I have antique furniture from three generations back, five sets of fine china and at least 50 crystal relish dishes. Between us, John and I were able to make a place for most of my favorite pieces.". Two large family pieces flank the two-story tall windows of the living room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Unburied treasures  Mar 16, 2008
    When doing business with antiques dealers, a consignment agreement protects your ownership and sets up the date by which you must be paid after the sale. Other ways. (Albany Times Union)

    Day Out | Marunouchi, Tokyo: A district, suddenly, of the fashionable  Mar 7, 2008
    The entire floor, known as the "house," feels like one big social mixer, especially when a DJ sets up in a booth next to the elevator banks and plays lounge music ... With $500 in his pocket, Matt Gross, a.k.a. The Frugal Traveler, sets out to find a 5-star weekend in San Juan. (International Herald Tribune)

    Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S.  Mar 6, 2008
    Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. - International Herald Tribune. Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Get registered for spring classes  Mar 5, 2008
    Mix and mold glycerin soap with Kari McCanna, Soapgal; then while the soap sets up, create rubberstamped greeting cards with Heidi Adams. Each participant will take home two soaps and four cards. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Murphys Irish Day 2008  Mar 5, 2008
    A wide variety of foods, from corned beef sandwiches and Mexican dishes to hamburgers and ribs will be available when hunger sets in. There will be items to satisfy the sweet tooth including kettlecorn and funnel cakes. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Dolls drummer Viglione adds polish to Nine Inch Nails Ghosts  Mar 5, 2008
    The album will also be made available in stores on April 8 in multiple formats: as a two-disc digi-pack for 10; as a two-CD set in hardcover fabric slipcase with a Blu-ray DVD containing data files of the multitrack recording for 75; and a limited edition of 2,500 300 sets containing the CD and vinyl versions with a Giclee print enclosure signed by Reznor. And Reznor stole the thunder of illegal file-sharers by putting the entire album on Bit Torrent sites before putting it on sale. (Boston Herald)

    Koolhaas's metropolis seeks 'optimism in the inevitable'  Mar 5, 2008
    With $500 in his pocket, Matt Gross, a.k.a. The Frugal Traveler, sets out to find a 5-star weekend in San Juan. The resort city of Sedona, Ariz. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Three new 'Placenotes' guides out: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Chicago  Mar 3, 2008
    Future sets are planned on Boston, San Diego and Seattle. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Travel)

    The One Stanley Avenue Restaurant  Mar 1, 2008
    The Original Irregular. Updated For Dec. 4, 2007 Original Irregular. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)

    HGTV's Rinker to speak at show  Feb 29, 2008
    There will be exhibits on home and garden areas including siding, landscaping, pools and spas, sun rooms, custom playground sets, security and technology, and free wine tastings. This is Mr. Rinker's third year at the show. (The Augusta Chronicle)

     Tips for early season lawn and garden care  Feb 22, 2008
    Onion sets are becoming available, and along with Irish potatoes and English peas should be planted towards the latter part of the month. Bulbs. (Truman Democrat, AR)

    Toy Fair Keys In On Movie Adventure  Feb 21, 2008
    The company will be producing 3 3/4-inch sized figures, 12-inch figures, deluxe figures packages that include landscapes, horses and vehicles, and large play sets. Hasbro is producing role-play items as well, including a whip with sound effects and other Indy-wear, as well as a Mr. Potatohead version of the action hero, appropriately branded under the name, "Taters of the Lost Ark.". (Click2Houston, TX)

    'Dark Knight,' 'Indiana Jones' Secrets Revealed At 2008 Toy Fair  Feb 21, 2008
    The adrenaline-fueled film also inspired a Hot Wheels line of elaborate track sets, which shot their die-cast vehicles high into the air. Disney's "Chronicles of Narnia" follow-up, got its due at the Jakks Pacific display, where an assortment of figures for both its human and mythical characters gave us detailed looks at the movie's minotaur, centaur and. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    JAKKS Pacific(R) Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results for 2007  Feb 20, 2008
    We have many new innovative toys based on the Disney hit Hannah Montana including new collectible fashion dolls, role play, electronics products and interactive play sets, as well as many other new products based on other classic and new Disney properties ... Prepaid expenses and other current assets ... Total current assets. (BusinessWire)

    Red Baron's big antiques auction this weekend  Feb 19, 2008
    In between will be lighting, dining room and bedroom sets, paintings, architectural pieces and jewelry. The action is fast and sometimes furious, with items that don't generate a lot of buzz being pushed aside to make room for the next. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Indiana Jones  Feb 19, 2008
    Hasbro's Kingdom of the Crystal Skull toys; plus Raiders, Temple of Doom, and Last Crusade. February 17, 2008 - "Throw me the idol! I'll throw you the action figure!". (IGN FilmForce)

    Hot Wheels(R) Kicks off 40th Anniversary with Unveil of Diamond-Encrusted Car at New York Toy Fair  Feb 16, 2008
    Hot Wheels cars are also popular collectibles for adults and each year, introduces a new line-up of innovative vehicles, track sets and playsets. About Mattel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    RRSports Collectibles Report  Feb 15, 2008
    One new baseball set and two non-sport sets all worth a look ... The next item is Celebrity Posters and also costs $80 per box and features insert sets of Gone With the Wind, Key Largo, The Maltese Falcon and Top Hat. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Feb 14, 2008
    EDIRAQ (Dale McFeatters, SHNS) -- The Iraq parliament finally sets a date for new elections. 300. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Bamboo-Based Clothing  Feb 14, 2008
    The clothes that are being offered may well be organic, but there are concerns that the packaging that contains the clothes is made out of cardboard or materials whose use offsets the green-friendliness of the clothing. "I love organic socks and bought quite a few sets online," says Michal Ann Strahilevitz, a marketing professor at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. (Fox News)

    Mountain magic  Feb 13, 2008
    The department-store exterior, storefront windows filled with staid table-and-chair sets, lamps, and other mundane household furnishings, belies the quirky collection inside. You might stumble across a stuffed wallaby, a long table shaped like a life-size hippo, a collection of old bird eggs, or a barrel full of bowling shoes. (Boston Globe)

    Luxury travel ideas for a romantic holiday  Feb 12, 2008
    It will be an erotic, sensual night where the food sets the tone for everything, says Pristash, who will use seasonal local ingredients to create an array of plates meant for sharing. Oysters on the half shell, baby spinach salad with mango vinaigrette, ahi tuna in saffron Each course is served on one plate, the better for feeding to each other. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Snow in Japan disrupts travel and sports events  Feb 5, 2008
    A snowstorm over much of central Japan on Sunday delayed trains and airlines and forced the cancellation of outdoor sporting events in Tokyo (International Herald Tribune)

    Hawaii on a tight budget  Jan 29, 2008
    Hawaii is, touristically speaking, pornographic in its single-minded baring of its assets ... We were driving around Kailua, on the island's west side, searching for a nontouristy breakfast place when I spotted Green Flash Coffee, a tiny storefront named for the fabled burst of emerald light that often accompanies sunsets on the Kona coast ... With $500 in his pocket, Matt Gross, a.k.a. The Frugal Traveler, sets out to find a 5-star weekend in San Juan. (International Herald Tribune)

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