Saint Laurent tops list of dead celebs Oct 29, 2009
Yves Saint Laurent tops list of highest-earning dead celebs - CNN.com. Yves Saint Laurent tops list of highest-earning dead celebs. (CNN)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 28, 2009
Afghan talent show star begins new life in United States. Karadzic trial highlights split in Serbian opinion. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Clark County Mule Festival contest, rodeo and show results told Oct 27, 2009
People from all over the United States came to see mules in a variety of contests and races, see the areas best hand made crafts, art show, taste a variety of foods, and go on a trail ride. The Rodeo Saturday night overflowed with people watching competition events. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show features 70 dealers from the United States and Europe. Here are Suzanne Tucker's tips for successful antiquing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Regal Entertainment Group Offers Exclusive Commemorative Souvenir for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT Oct 24, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: - ), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced today that one million moviegoers at theatres nationwide will receive a Michael Jacksons THIS IS IT commemorative Backstage Pass and lanyard ... About Regal Entertainment GroupRegal Entertainment Group (NYSE: - ) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the United States. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Norwell's Black Tie Barbershop is a place for guys, shaves and haircuts Oct 24, 2009
The business was recently named one of Men s Health magazine s 30 Favorite Guys Salons throughout the United States. During a visit this week, owner Pat Murray spoke about the selection, and his business. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
READ: Wells Fargo's press release Oct 22, 2009
Wholesale Banking provides financial solutions to businesses across the United States with annual sales generally in excess of $10 million and financial institutions globally. Products include middle market banking, corporate banking, commercial real estate, treasury management, asset-based lending, insurance brokerage, foreign exchange, correspondent banking, trade services, specialized lending, equipment finance, corporate trust, investment banking, capital markets and asset management. (USA Today -- Money)
The Bone Collectors Oct 21, 2009
A French priest is currently touring the United States with the supposed bones of Mary Magdalene, and the faithful are flocking to pray in front of them ... But ever since the reforms of Vatican II in the early 1960s, relic veneration has virtually disappeared from the official landscape of Catholicism, particularly in the United States. (Slate)
Cookie Jar Group Named Global Licensing Agent and Kids Television Partner for World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Oct 21, 2009
Cookie Jar Education, based in Greensboro, N.C., is one of North Americas largest providers of supplemental education materials, reaching nearly 2,000 teachers across the United States, through the Carson-Dellosa and HighReach Learning brands. For more information, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FSU, UNC Honors Moran Oct 17, 2009
Moran played an integral role in the soccer community promoting the women's game in the United States for over 20 years ... "Charlotte was a pioneer for women's soccer in the United States," said Florida State head coach. (Seminoles.com)
Obits: Finley, Johnson, Moeckly, & Richter Oct 15, 2009
They visited Hawaii, Spain, Africa, the Bahama's, and Mexico and spent their winters traveling in the southern United States. She enjoyed square dancing, boating at the river, playing cards, gardening, ceramics, china and oil painting, sewing, cooking, canning and making her own greeting cards. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Morgan Is AVSR Player Of Week Oct 14, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Iraqis face tough times, starting over in America Oct 11, 2009
About 38,000 Iraqis have come to the United States in the last three fiscal years, compared with just hundreds in the three prior years ... Even so, only 20 percent of at least 20,000 Iraqis with American ties who've applied have arrived in the United States since 2003, according to an April report by Human Rights First. (Anchorage Daily News)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Oct 11, 2009
Technology used by eBay, which reports 95 million registered users, will also allow the site to direct certain ads toward users who behave in particular ways, said Mark Simmons, national manager for media and strategy at Toyota's United States division. "If they're looking at baby furniture, that might suggest a minivan, or some sort of family vehicle," he said. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese books Oct 11, 2009
Observed since 1982, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. If you look at the Top 100 Banned Books of the 20th century, you will see that many of the titles are examples of classic literature: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men," George Orwell's "1984" and... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
WPS Welcomes Former Noles Oct 9, 2009
Miettinen, who has top-level coaching experience in both her native Finland and the United States, will assume the head coaching role for Sky Blue FC as the team embarks upon its mission of a successful title defense in 2010. spent two seasons as an assistant at Florida State. (Seminoles.com)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
Courses are generally served in the following order in the United States: appetizer, soup, salad, main course, dessert. Are you the hostess with the mostest. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles Oct 6, 2009
The products are then sold through retailers in the United States. - Associated Press photo. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Collecting Antique Blue and White T... Oct 5, 2009
The most sought after blue and white transferware, are those made in the early Victorian period, especially those made in Staffordshire with scenes from the United States for export. Over time, collectors become very knowledgeable about what they collect and know what to look for to enhance their collections. (Suite101.com)
Vive la France Oct 1, 2009
Since 1995, Stucker has through Louisville-based Walter F. Mueter Customs Brokers Inc. imported 58 containers of goods for her wholesale/retail operation, not counting many more containers going directly to the shops she supplies across the United States. Each 40-foot container contains about 300 pieces of furniture, ranging from small chairs to huge cabinets. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cinderella story for an Oakland home Oct 1, 2009
The Storybook architectural style was popularized in 1920s England and the United States and echoes Hollywood design sometimes known as Fairy Tale or Hansel and Gretel. Architects who worked in this genre in the Bay Area include W.R. Yelland, W.W. Dixon and Carr Jones. (San Francisco Chronicle)
October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009
From 3 to 9 p.m. the United States Scholastic Band Association will have a competition at Matanzas High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Condiment Column Sep 26, 2009
Did you know that salsa, a south-of-the-border cousin to relish, is the most-used condiment in the United States. It's true. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Small Business Strategies Sep 25, 2009
The E-Type test was based on my experience with thousands of entrepreneurs throughout the United States and by examining tens of thousands of different businesses. I then categorized the different types of entrepreneurs into nine distinct categories, such as builder/creator, advisor, care-giver, entertainer/host, investor/owner. (USA Today -- Money)
Improve your digital photography skills at 'Aiea Public Library's free workshop Sep 21, 2009
The performance will also travel to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland in early August 2010 to represent Hawai'i and the United States. Proceeds from the November performance will help fund the Scotland trip. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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About Six Flags: Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City and is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Guide. (IGN PC Games)
Facebook Turns a Profit, Triples Members Sep 19, 2009
In terms of population, it would put Facebook on the list only behind China, India and the United States -- and just beyond Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan. It is almost as big as the entire population of the European Union, of sub-Saharan Africa, or South America. (ABC News -- Business)
Noles Tabbed No. 3 In Top 25 Sep 16, 2009
NEW ORLEANS - A day after being ranked in the top three in their regions the Florida State men's and women's cross country teams were both ranked in the initial top 25 poll released by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday. The women checked in at No. 3, while the men are ranked 23rd. (Seminoles.com)
Noles Open Season At No. 1 Sep 15, 2009
NEW ORLEANS - With the cross country season getting under way, the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released the 2009 Preseason Regional Rankings with the Florida State women's cross country team topping the list at No. 1 and the Seminole men ranking No. 3 for the South region. On the women's front, in-state rival Florida follows the Seminoles at No. 2 with Tennessee and Auburn rounding off the top 5, respectively. (Seminoles.com)
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009
For a few years in England he went to Dunstable School and then returned to the United States to attend high school in Helena. A practical joker, he was expelled for placing Limburger cheese on a radiator during a cold Montana winter. (PR Newswire)
Land of Ten Thousand Turbines? Sep 10, 2009
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Great River Energy 2009 "Rural Electric Cooperative Utility of the Year" for being the electric co-op using the most wind in the United States. Great River Energy purchases power from six different wind plants, totaling 318 megawatts. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Q&A with Mystic Valley Elder Services Sep 7, 2009
When the pesticide DDT was commonly used in the United States 60 years ago, bedbugs struggled to survive. However, with DDT falling out of favor because of potentially dangerous effects to people, bedbugs have made a resurgence. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Overseas Chinese influence on trade Sep 5, 2009
They reside in the United States while Tan is in Singapore. They got to know each other when the Haleys were working at the National University of Singapore from 1994-96. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Sun Valley Center for the Arts' two short lectures on women artists and modernism in the United States, 7 p.m. SEPT. 17, at 191 Fifth St. E. Kristin Poole, The Center's artistic director, talks about the history of women artists in 20th century America and the work of West Coast artists Mary Henry and Helen Lundeberg ... United States Air Force Academy Band concert, 7:30 p.m. OCT. 16 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium, 315 Falls Ave. Admission is free; ticket is required.... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
NCsoft and DC Comics Unveil "Aiva... Sep 3, 2009
This one-of-a-kind collectible will be made available free with purchase of Aion exclusively at GameStop stores in the United States, as well as Electronic Boutiques in Canada. Additionally, in celebration of this week's Penny Arcade Expo in , a limited number of copies will be made available free for show attendees in NCsoft's Aion booth. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
6 billion songs are illegally downloaded each month in the United States ... While music copyright owners are taking action to protect their contents, the United States Senate is considering controversial legislation that would require IT manufacturers to implement safeguards against unauthorized copying of music but here in Nigeria, our National Assembly don't deem it fit to pass a bill on piracy. (allAfrica.com)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
There is only one citizen of the United States of America there. You. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
In the United States such chimerical visions are rooted in Christmas celebrations first popularized in England during the reign of Queen Victoria ... Much of the most prized memorabilia comes from central Europe, with some from Italy, the United States and Japan, which jumped into production after World War I.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Grouseland remains a Vincennes treasure Aug 27, 2009
It is a real Vincennes treasure, the home of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States ... Peter Wolf Tuth, a famous woodcarver who has carved statues all over the United States and Europe, will come to Vincennes. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Collectors Universe to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results on August 27th Aug 25, 2009
The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards, sports memorabilia and stamps. This information is accessible to collectors and dealers at the Company's web site, http://www. (PR Newswire)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
Radio City Music Hall 00004000 New York, New York Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theatre, not just in the United States, but in the world. Over 300 million people have come to Radio City to enjoy stage shows, movies, concerts and special events - which means there has been a lot of traffic through this very public restroom. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Design, Play and Trade Personalized Cards With the Duelist On Demand Program Aug 20, 2009
Each 10-card Duelist On Demand Pack is available for $12 USD (plus applicable taxes) for purchase in the United States only (excluding Maine residents). About the Free Realms Trading Card Game. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Seattle Sounders FC hitting all the right notes Aug 20, 2009
If Carey ever owned a club in the United States, he thought, he would want fans to have a say. The voice of the fan The day before Carey filmed his first episode of The Price is Right, he and Roth met for lunch. (Boston Globe)
Seminoles Close Out Trip With Commanding Win Aug 18, 2009
"Seeing the joy in their faces and hearing them do the Warchant during the game gave me goose bumps. It was great to see the willingness of my players to give the kids their practice gear. It was just special for me as a coach. Diary #5 - Courtney Ward Today was our first full day in Cape Town. We woke up, ate breakfast, and then headed out to see the countryside. We stopped at a Cheetah Reserve just outside of Stellenbosch. Some of the players went into the cages and petted the cheetahs.I just... (Seminoles.com)
The Secret Sextet, Ari Shavit, Haaretz Aug 15, 2009
If the United States doesn't come to its senses the dilemma will be in plan C (to bomb or not to bomb). This dilemma does not bode well. (Harper's Magazine)
Two New Pokémon Games Announced for Nintendo DS Aug 15, 2009
Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version to Hit United States and Europe in Spring 2010 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pokmon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. revealed today that Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems will be released in spring 2010 in the United States and Europe ... It boasts 374 percent sales growth in the United States alone since 2005, and is sold in more... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bankers Petroleum announces second quarter financial and operational results Aug 14, 2009
BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, expressed in thousands of United States dollars) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS June 30 December 31 2009 2008 ------------------------- Current assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 11) $ 32,647 $ 15,607 Short-term deposits 7,000 3,000 Restricted cash 1,500 1,500 Investments 139 134 Accounts receivable 23,143 17,591 Crude oil inventory 1,622 1,588 Deposits and prepaid expenses 1,261... (PR Newswire)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Now, after 30-some years of simmering in the United States - who doesn't know Hello Kitty. - J-Pop has hit a full, rolling boil. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Upper Deck Sets the Record Straight on the Future of the Baseball Card Market Aug 9, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/The Upper Deck Company) CARLSBAD, CA UNITED STATES. CARLSBAD, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Bonavista Energy Trust Announces Second Quarter Results Aug 7, 2009
Commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas are impacted not only by global economic events that dictate the levels of supply and demand but also by the relationship between the Canadian and United States dollar. The Trust has attempted to mitigate a portion of the commodity price risk through the use of various financial instruments and physical delivery sales contracts. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
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)
Does Your Car Make You Happy? Show Us How and Win Over $40,000 in Prizes Aug 6, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Performance Therapy Contest) SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA UNITED STATES. Prizes Include Enough High-Performance Hardware to Build The Ultimate Street Machine & Treasure Trove of Hot Wheels Collectibles. (PR Newswire)
Vintage Clothing Shows Aug 3, 2009
Attendees will find approximately 75 vendors from across the United States. These are dealers who are experts in their fields of antique and vintage clothing as well as textiles, linens and lace. (Suite101.com)
The jewelry of Mata Ortiz Aug 2, 2009
But this jewelry is also available in the United States. Jan Diers, co-owner of Mata Ortiz to You, said the business distributes pieces to places like Tucson and Patagonia, as well as the states of California, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oregon. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Elinor Gordon, collector, Asian porcelain expert; at 91 Aug 1, 2009
Chinese porcelain made for the export trade from 1600 to the mid-19th century was highly sought after by wealthy families in Europe and the United States. Mrs. Gordon developed a passion for it after she and her husband, Horace W. Gordon, bought an armorial plate and platter in 1944. (Boston Globe)
Get ready for a National Night Out on the town Jul 31, 2009
Once again this year, our community will join with hundreds of cities and towns across the United States, Canada, U.S. Territories and Military Bases to participate in the 26th National Night Out. The annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the success and importance of community and police partnerships. (Amesbury News, MA)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
WPS event divisions, The Bar Poker League and World Poker Entertainment host Free Texas Hold 'Em tournaments live in Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Hotels and Casinos in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China. As an international poker entertainment company, The World Poker Store links all of its players through a poker community website that allows Bar Poker League members from all over the world to compete via a standardized league point system that rewards players with invites to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Awards Guru Girds for Battle Jul 27, 2009
Toni Collette United States of Tara (Showtime). Tina Fey 30 Rock (NBC). (Multichannel News)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
Upon returning to the United States, she enrolled at the Academy of Art University. In 1992, Wilkinson launched her design firm (kendallwilkinson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Jul 26, 2009
Technology used by eBay, which reports 95 million registered users, will also allow the site to direct certain ads toward users who behave in particular ways, said Mark Simmons, national manager for media and strategy at Toyota's United States division. "If they're looking at baby furniture, that might suggest a minivan, or some sort of family vehicle," he said. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
For some, tiny houses are just the right size Jul 24, 2009
The program continues to draw interest from a variety of customers across the United States, spokeswoman Maureen Rich wrote in an e-mail. Minuscule homes aren t for the material minded. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Huckabee to broadcast from East Jerusalem Jul 23, 2009
Israeli media outlets reported Sunday that the United States is demanding a halt to the residential project. Later in the day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had been surprised by the U.S. demand and that he refused to "cave in" on the matter. (Harper's Magazine)
Historic Hotels in Three National P... Jul 22, 2009
Considered by many to be the big three of the National Parks in the United States, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon hotels were built to leave a lasting impression. During the exploration frenzy of the early 20th century, railroads began building hotels and lodges to transport tourists seeking excitement in the unexplored regions of the United States ... It hails from an era in the United States when railroads were responsible for building and constructing "destination resorts" anchored... (Suite101.com)
Antiques lure treasure hunters to Sebastopol Jul 21, 2009
A Bay Area native, he was brought up in the United States, South America and Europe. I grew up with. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
United States Of Tara Showtime Showtime presents in association with DreamWorks TelevisionAllison Jones, Original Casting ByCami Patton, CSA, Casting ByElizabeth Barnes, CSA, Casting By ... United States Of Tara Showtime Showtime presents in association withDreamWorks TelevisionJamie Caliri, Director/Director of Photography/Editor/Main Digital CompositorDave Finkel, CreatorBrett Baer, Creator ... United States Of Tara Showtime Showtime presents in association with DreamWorks... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
