Jane Austen's lost love Jun 10, 2008
Austen's lost love: Miniature could fetch 50,000. Mark Brown, arts correspondentTuesday June 10, 2008. (Guardian Unlimited)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 5, 2008
WY wrote on Jun 5, 2008 7:34 AM:" OK, see if any of you will remember this man...I was at the store and this tall lean man with the whitest hair you'll ever see walked out. This man ALWAYS smiled. He served us Ice cream in the Lakewood mall at the B&R. I always ordered mint chocolate chip on a sugar cone. Lodian you have to remember, we have alot of the same stomping grounds. " ... M2CW wrote on Jun 5, 2008 7:07 AM:" What about the "Jewell T" man with the white hair and drove the pale green... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Suzy Menkes Remembers Yves Saint Laurent Jun 3, 2008
And, at the end of it all, beside me was a quite elderly woman with gray-rinsed hair. She turned and said in a bewildered way to the world, No blazers. (New York Times)
Ron Paul's followers believe in 'revolution' Jun 1, 2008
In many cases, hair was aggressive, clothing artfully tattered. Beards seemed to have a mind of their own. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
The punk princess and the poodle Jun 1, 2008
LOADING May 26, 2008 - 04:06:20 CDT By SHAILA WUNDERLICH McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO - Observing her standard get-up of teased, jet black hair, black tank top with black leggings, thick, black eyeliner and multiple tattoos, one would never guess 23-year-old Rachel Siler was a fiend for girlie collectibles ... Her name inspired by the "Weetzie Bat" novels from author Francesca Lia Block - Siler's favorite - Weetzie the dog dons a pink bow, a rhinestone-studded collar and uses her owner's... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Out of Bondage: Alan's back on the rich list May 29, 2008
Looking tired, with almost orange hair, he struggled up St James Street near Mayfair. He seemed surprised to find media waiting for him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Sheer Madness' May 29, 2008
In general, it's just what you'd expect of a jokey, stereotype-based comedy set in a unisex hair salon ... As to that localizing: The hair salon is on the South Side, at a (nonexistent) address on Carson Street; the rich lady lives at a (nonexistent) address on Beechwood Boulevard; local radio voices deliver news bulletins; and the gossip is full of the material of our daily lives, both national and local ... "It's not rocket surgery," someone observes about hair science, but the evidence is... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Passion drives rough diamond May 24, 2008
But on the contrary, the soft-spoken 46-year-old Jinshan native - known for his rough old clothes, long hair, thick beard and the cigarette always in his hand - is something of a celebrity in the antique collecting field ... They are full of ancient wooden chairs, skillfully carved beds, beautifully painted window frames, ancient agricultural tools, countless jade wares, jewelry and porcelain vases he has collected over the past 20 years. (Xinhuanet, China)
Planning a garage sale? Read this! May 23, 2008
Oh yeah, I also want long blond hair and a killer body. I ve been a fan of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte since the series began on HBO, lo these many. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Neglected pets sold through Web site. May 22, 2008
Each ad features a photo of a puppy or kitten, usually held in the arms of what appears to be small children or a grown woman with curly black hair. In the descriptions, the animals are listed as healthy and registered as purebreds. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Report: Amber Alert Issued for Missing Smithfield Boy May 20, 2008
Siraj Munir Davenport, also known as Roji, stands about 3 feet tall, 35 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes, Fox affiliate WRAL reported. Roji was last seen wearing light blue T-shirt with a yellow truck on the front, dark blue sweat pants and Adidas tennis shoes at Brightleaf Flea Market, WRAL reported. (Fox News)
Smithfield mobilizes to help May 20, 2008
He has dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-blue shirt imprinted with a yellow truck, dark blue sweat pants and blue Adidas tennis shoes. (News & Observer)
Classified 5/16/08 May 17, 2008
Longaberger, boys s lego table w/3 chairs ... GRAGE SALES Garage Sale1402 Ann St. Bailey Subdivision Friday Noon - 5 Saturday 8 to Noon Boys clothes 0-4T, high chair, tables, stereo, crafts, exhaust fan, bedspread, weight bench, lots of household misc ... GRAGE SALES Garage Sale 804 John St. Saturday 8 to 12 Microwave, leather office chair, Graco TravelSystem, baby, girl s s clothing, video game chairs, DVD player, miscellaneous. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Losing Horses Killed in Puerto Rico May 17, 2008
"He can be crazy," Claudia said, twirling a white lock of hair on his forehead. "He has his moments.". (Time.com)
Actor revels in Narnia role May 16, 2008
Happily, if somewhat nervously since his face is the face of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" -- a doctored eight-story version of Barnes (with hair extensions and a tan) looms over the traffic-choked streets of Los Angeles ... Although a standout in British stage productions such as "The History Boys," Barnes seems like a college student with his long dark hair, slender build, black leather jacket and unguarded manner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tips for living with animals May 15, 2008
Keep pets well groomed to reduce the volume of hair ... You'll be amazed to see how much hair the gadget removes - and repulsed to think that without grooming, all that hair eventually would be floating around your house ... Invest in a vacuum cleaner designed especially for getting up pet hair. (AZCentral -- Style)
Braves: Two chances to win road game today May 13, 2008
Forgot to mention, that guy with the long hair in the UPS commercials really annoys me ... Other wise known as a balding guy, that hangs on to his notion of hair, and still attempts to fashion a mullet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
OCEANSIDE: Thousands hit town looking for old treasures May 12, 2008
"It brings out a good crowd, and it's a mellow show," said Mary Ann Theim, chairwoman of the MainStreet Oceanside board of directors ... "It brings people downtown who haven't been for a long time," said Lynne Cook, vice chairwoman of MainStreet and also a vendor at the event ... "I'd have gray hair if we had to do something like the Carlsbad Street Faire.". (North County Times)
Classifieds 5/9/08 May 10, 2008
HELP WANTED Beautician needed (1 to 11/2 days per week) for the hair care needs of our residents. Apply in person: Asta Care Center of Pontiac, 300 W. Lowell Ave.. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Memories of Mom and the button cup May 8, 2008
Or, maybe, it reminds me of the little girl with pink knit ribbons in her hair who still lives inside of me. Button show. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Panic stricken by spurt of musical growth May 8, 2008
Voices crack, pimples erupt, hair sprouts and hormones surge. When it s finally over, most of us try to distance ourselves from any remnants of our former childish selves. (Boston Herald)
Celebrity rumor still fresh May 5, 2008
Grown women stood on the sidewalk with curlers in their hair, hoping. Councilman Bob Gentle's wife called him from the beauty salon. (AL.com)
Artists work, lives grounded in nature May 4, 2008
Rooster, a native of Pueblo whose name came from his red hair, grew up on a celery farm ... Pieces he has designed and built include breakfronts, dining room tables and chairs, entertainment centers, desks, windowsills with natural, free edges, and even chess sets. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Haute Harper May 3, 2008
I think it would work for him positively, says Rosen, chairman and chief executive officer of the men's wear company ... And speaking of the body, we also need to address Harper's hair ... He needs to have his sides shortened, says Toronto hair and makeup artist David Goveia. (Globe and Mail)
Billiken to Throw Out First Pitch at Busch Stadium on Sunday May 2, 2008
The Billiken was born on Oct. 8, 1908, when Kansas City art teacher and illustrator Florence Pretz patented a design for an elf-like creature with pixie ears, a mischievous smile and a tuft a hair on his pointed head. Reportedly, the image came to her in a dream. (Slubillikens.com)
One woman's life in China Apr 20, 2008
(Think gorgeous gown, snow boots, and black garbage bags wrapped around my head to protect my hair and makeup. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Exploring Women's Institutes Apr 19, 2008
With her slanting blue eyes and impish face capped with short blond hair she looks, moves and acts like a large version of Tinker Bell. Ren;e is a fetal alcohol syndrome baby and a poster child for the cause at the Phillipsville Women s Institute (WI). (Suite101.com)
Toying with the idea of manliness Apr 18, 2008
The time has come to throw open the curtains and flood the room with enough natural light for him to notice the way his hair is greying at the sides. Or perhaps start looking for a pacifist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
300+ seized dogs must be sold Apr 18, 2008
One vet, Gloria Andrews, testified that two Papillons had almost no hair. "They were just crusty," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Victorian Tea Apr 16, 2008
It s a fun get-together of letting your hair down and pretending. The menu includes several tea flavors, scones, ribbon sandwiches, salmon on rye bread, cucumber sandwiches, a chicken-and-rice salad and four dessert choices. (Montana Standard, MT)
Benefit Event April 26 Reflections Boutique Aids Cancer Patients With Head Coverings Apr 16, 2008
The boutique provides free wigs and head coverings to cancer patients who have lost their hair during chemotherapy ... You can put on a brave face, but the loss of hair due to chemotherapy is a constant visual reminder of the battle you're waging ... "When you're first diagnosed," she recalled, "even when you have your surgery, it doesn't quite seem real. When you go through chemo and all of a sudden, your hair is gone, you think, 'this is really happening.'"You realize you can hide a lot of... (Voices, CT)
How much is that (gulp) in dollars? Apr 15, 2008
My neighbors there were bond traders and hedge-fund analysts, all driving up the price of Eames Lounge Chairs, organic vegetables and private schools ... Like other American expats I know, I arrive back in Paris with an extra suitcase full of clothes and hair goo. (International Herald Tribune)
Singer Norah Jones branches out with her acting debut Apr 14, 2008
Every hair on my head was choreographed. I mean, everything. (Boston Herald)
'Emo,' goth subcultures thriving in Mexico Apr 14, 2008
Adherents listen to alternative music with sad lyrics, comb their hair over their eyes and wear sneakers and tight T-shirts. The movement came to Mexico from Europe and the United States about five years ago, Castillo said. (AZCentral -- News)
* Springs fever Apr 12, 2008
A sign at a restaurant and dive shop depicts a mermaid with long blond hair blown back, not unlike the fluorescent-green aquatic eel grass that crops up beside these northern Florida springs, ever-bent by the continuous outward flow of water ... Its wooded banks are sparsely dotted with docks, lawn chairs and the occasional house. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Glendale has plans to modernize main street Apr 8, 2008
A hair salon near 54th Avenue boasts a striped barber pole out front, and stores farther west cater to Hispanic shoppers ... Inside, Aaron Vstoev gives Brandon Villegas, 18, a haircut. (AZCentral -- News)
Kalama stylist's 'Split Ends' episode debuts Saturday Apr 6, 2008
Susan Summers poses with the bus she uses to haul antiques she sells out of her Kalama hair salon ... KALAMA Hair stylists at a posh Philadelphia salon extended a warm welcome to Kalama barber Susan Summers, and they even tried to set her up on a blind date ... Summers said she s excited to see how producers depict her adventure at High Tech Hair in Philadelphia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BPL raffle tickets for $100 baskets are now on sale Apr 3, 2008
Also: Grand Union Supermarket, Grand Union Liquor Store, Gray Gables Market, Hacienda, hair Boutique II, H.L. Boutin, HollyBerry s, Home Depot in Wareham, Jack in the Beanstalk, Jenny s Nails, Just for You Florist, Krua Thai, Liquor Barn, Lobster Pot and Lobster Trap. Also: Lowes in Wareham, Mad Cutter, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Monument Beach Video, Morse s Lumber Co. in Wareham, Mr. & Mrs. Haupt, Nick s Pizza, The Ninety Nine, Party Time, Pocasset Deli, and Pocasset Hardware. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Day trip to LaGrange a (surprising) treat Mar 19, 2008
Once there, you'll see Old and New Testament tomb replicas and bone boxes, a goat's hair Bedouin tent, a desert waterfall against limestone cliffs and pools with papyrus and bulrush water plants, a replica of an ancient vineyard with grapes growing on the ground and grape stomping vats and an aqueduct-fed water wheel that turns a granite millstone ... In the Garden, tucked inside Country Gardens, offers nature-based products for hair, skin and body ... Afterward, enjoy a full English-style tea... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What's a Sox game without dried squid and beer? Mar 16, 2008
Fuyusha stocks crafts made from Japanese fabrics: stuffed folk animals, mobiles, handbags, hair clips, and pocketbooks. There is no shortage of Japanese tchotchkes here - and none is terribly expensive. (Boston Globe)
The 1970s: A Decade Of Protest Mar 15, 2008
In one shot a Green Ban protester is dragged away in a headlock by a policeman as the crowd closes in, all long hair, flares and lip-curling vitriol. Another shows a young woman, Helena Downie, in an anti-Vietnam War rally in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Do you remember MIA? Mar 15, 2008
oh they are playing the old school reggae on V103 I m dancing in the chair again ... Getting your hair done is so relaxing ... Slim now thinking if granny was in a wheelchair i could do my welcome speech with Ludacris Roll Out playing in the background. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Wine Country Indulgence Mar 15, 2008
Ours had a shared balcony with iron chairs and tables to enjoy the outside air ... Terry cloth robes and hair dryers are provided as well as toiletries, including cotton balls and swabs, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bath salts ... 12 rooms (one wheelchair accessible). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Dog shows and travel bring tourism dollars Mar 9, 2008
chairman of the Coulee Kennel Club s annual show in August ... There s going to be more cleaning involved than if there are just people in the room, because of dog hair. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The vinyl underground: For a small, but impassioned group it's not just the sound, it's the experience Mar 8, 2008
"They have the best covers of any LPs." One such cover shows French actress Bridget Bardot pouting seductively with her arms folded above her long hair and several poses of her in the nude. Inside is the highly rare original soundtrack to her 1956 breakthrough movie. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Deputies seek Auburndale shooting suspects Mar 3, 2008
Last Edited: Sunday, 02 Mar 2008, 10:36 PM EST. Created: Sunday, 02 Mar 2008, 10:36 PM EST. (MyFoxOrlando.com)
Residents exchange trash for 'treasure' Mar 2, 2008
"Good stuff," he said, white hair poking from under his ball cap. Then Frances Anton arrived in her minivan and unloaded a bike rack and a pair of computer keyboards. (News & Observer)
Anxious mom awaits word on missing daughter Feb 18, 2008
Laura Tool described her daughter as a beautiful girl, with big brown eyes, freckles and red hair. (She has) beautiful hair, it was all different colors, sometimes curly, sometimes not. (Boston Herald)
Columnist: 'Blondie' will outlive jokes and ice ages Feb 15, 2008
"All people see when they look at me is blonde hair and big boobs." ... Although the film takes the dumb blonde stereotype to a whole new level of ridiculousness, in the end, it portrays the main character as someone who has been grossly underestimated and has substance, despite the color of her hair ... According to a 1999 study by researcher David Cassidy, people make snap judgments about intelligence, shyness and popularity based on hair color. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Bamboo-Based Clothing Feb 14, 2008
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Businesses warned against 'wallet people' Feb 14, 2008
The "wallet people," as she calls them, come in nicely dressed, and the woman always has her hair neatly styled and her fingernails manicured. Several locations along Plant Street have been struck through the years as well, including a thrift store that was previously located in Gentry's storefront. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
SLIDE SHOWThe indecipherable handwriting of literary giants. Feb 12, 2008
Windows were smashed, dishes broken, a chair split up for firewood, precious artwork and antiques splattered with beer and bodily fluids ... Elizabeth explained her feelings for the 36-year-old, recently widowed politician, whose hair was said to have turned white in a matter of weeks as he mourned his young first wife: "his situation, his grey hairhis sorrow have ever precluded from my imagination" the possibility that she would fall in love ... But for scholars, the question was, did... (Slate)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Feb 7, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. Slug: shnssked06 Date: 2008-02-06 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: V Words: 9999 Bytes: 33792 E-Pub: N Use Warning. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Tour guide to the history of genetics Feb 4, 2008
"That's a good question," she said, as she tilted her wavy blond hair to the side and considered it for the first time. "I need to think about it.". (Boston Globe)
Simpson seeks dismissal of 6 charges Feb 2, 2008
Future voters and political veterans take the spotlight, while weather hampers travel and gives a dog a bad hair day. Getty Images stock. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Mag: Eric Adelson Feb 2, 2008
The boy, Braxton, looked just like his dad, round face and big cheeks, dark blond hair and wide eyes ... Hahn says he couldn't take his eyes off the boy with no hair ... "Then it was, 'Can we get to the rink? I want to play for the Red Wings.'" Never mind that Braxton was teased at school for being a Wings fan, or that he was the only kid without hair. (ESPN -- NHL)
10 Tips: How to score big at yard sales Jan 31, 2008
Know when to say no. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that you do not purchase certain items at yard sales, including: soft bedding for babies, car seats, cribs, accordion-style baby gates, zippered bean-bag chairs and hair dryers with plain plugs. If you have a question about a specific item, call the commissions hotline at (800) 638-2772 or visit to see whether it has been recalled for safety reaso 00000B03 ns. (MSNBC -- Business)
EBay to lower sellers' listing fees starting next month Jan 30, 2008
com sell step-by-step hair and nail videos. We offer the videos for slightly cheaper on ebay, because of the huge bulk sell rate potential. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Hawaii on a tight budget Jan 29, 2008
Lucky Farm even raised red bulbs of awapuhi kuahiwi, whose juice is a traditional hair conditioner and a much-touted ingredient in costly Paul Mitchell products ... Pull up a chair and join the local artists, writers and intellectuals for a glass of tea in one of Istanbul's. (International Herald Tribune)
Proof that some people have more money than sense Jan 25, 2008
News item I can't get out of my mind: A lock of John Lennon's hair sold for $48,000 in a London auction of Beatles memorabilia. An anonymous telephone bidder purchased the hair, which had been saved by Betty Glasow, the Beatles' hairdresser during their heyday ... The auction house, Gorringes, had estimated the hair would go for $4,000 to $6,000. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Senior Center: Year in Review Jan 25, 2008
I talked about Chair Volleyball and how much fun everyone was having with this great activity ... April This month s column brought a reminder of all the weekly and daily activities such as Play Reading, Painting, Yoga, Scrabble, Chair Volleyball, great lunches and what a typical day at the Senior Center is like ... Some of the favorites: "Never run with scissors in your hands." "Always let the phone ring twice before you answer it." "If you want curly hair, eat all your crusts." "You must serve... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
We need people with dirty jobs. They contribute to progress, too. Jan 21, 2008
He picked up the first doll, Rachel--"a nightmare in crushed velvet"--by the hair and plopped her in his lap ... No hair, makeup, or wardrobe people. (FastCompany)
Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008
Daily American Online Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Weather in Somerset, PA. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Amman, Jordan: All the foods of the mideast at its stable center Jan 16, 2008
Behind me was a group of teenage boys with gelled hair and bright, cuff-linked shirts, smoking cigarettes and leaning against a shiny Mercedes ... Pull up a chair and join the local artists, writers and intellectuals for a glass of tea in one of Istanbul's. (International Herald Tribune)
One person's well-kept designer castoffs become another's couture Jan 11, 2008
"I'd be trading almost every day, bringing in some boring old clothing and trading it out for something new," says Robinson, 44, a hairstylist at Studio Girault in Maitland ... Clients who have used her hairstyling and makeup services range from country singers Tim McGraw and Tanya Tucker, to sports stars Tiger Woods and Mary Lou Retton, to TV personalities Wendy Chiogi and Dave Marsh at WESH-TV Channel 2, where she was resident makeup artist for 10 years ... The deals, says hairstylist... (Orlando Sentinel)