Alt and Main: an insider's take on Vancouver Sep 7, 2008
On the ceiling hang small bicycles and a toy baby carriage, and the tables and chairs wouldn't be out of place in a student's apartment. As for that food: Montmartre's specialty is crepes. (Globe and Mail)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Tickets can also be purchased at the museum the day of the tour and during open house Sept. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. MIDDLETOWN - On Sunday at 11 a.m., (registration is at 9 a.m.) Bikers for Babies supports the March of Dimes mission to give every baby a healthy start. The ride will be led by Eddie Trotta, pre-eminent custom chopper designer and two-time champion of the Discovery Channel series "Biker Build-Off." Bikers for Babies begins in Middletown at Palmer Field, 1 Bernie O'Rourke Drive, and... (Middletown Press, CT)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
A line of organic baby products youll love ... Father Joe will talk about his organizations partnership with Ecobaby Organics ... Rockin Baby Announcements. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
While Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical has a slight plot girl dreams of becoming a songwriter, writes some hits, meets a boy, gets married (albeit temporarily) Greenwich s songs, which include some timeless 60s classics such as Be My Baby, And Then He Kissed Me and Chapel of Love are a joy to hear live. TRURO When Kevin Rice, artistic director at the Payomet Performing Arts Center in North Truro, took on the task of writing a play about the relationship between Russian writer... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
COLUMN: The 'Net can't compare to good ol' paper and ink Aug 10, 2008
I make sure to read Baby Blues, Dinette Set, For Better or For Worse and Zits on the comics page. I also look at the legal notices in the classified section to see if there is anything pertaining to the areas I cover. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Art for art's sake Aug 10, 2008
New baby, bon voyage, new job, house move, graduation. But now it can be just about anything. (BBC News -- UK)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Short action clips from Shoot Em Up, starring Clive Owen as a Chow Yun Fat-inspired gunfighter toting a baby amid blood-splattering mayhem, played well in Hall H; the full-length movie screened Thursday night to a wide range of reactions. The pic clearly plays best for hard-core action fans with a taste for a taboo-busting, hard-edged R. (A women gives birth during a gun battle; when the baby cries, Owen shoves the infant onto her breast to shut him up. (Variety)
Comic and film fans flock to Comic-Con Jul 24, 2008
CBS News Logan talks about her baby drama. Add Media headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- News)
New book reveals Augusta a 'mecca' for beach music Jul 3, 2008
Summer is the time for beach music and good books, and you can combine those two with the massive compilation The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music, by Greg Haynes ... There also will be the Swingin' Medallions in Greenwood, S.C., whose 1965 single Double Shot of My Baby's Love became an international beach music classic. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Old-time charm Jul 2, 2008
Popular baby quilts cost around $275 and take eight weeks to stitch. Quilter Martha Goldsmith said the earlier customers place orders the better, as she is sometimes swamped by the end of the summer. (Boston Globe)
Jordan Wright, 50; collected political trinkets Jun 6, 2008
Turned upside down, a black baby can be seen. The doll was meant to be a helpful reminder of the rumor that McKinley had fathered a black child out of wedlock. (Boston Globe)
Masters of the brew Jun 1, 2008
He sells homebrew kits (along with baby food grinders, sea salt and other odds n ends) through a home operation entitled Swedes Specialties a nod to his Nordic heritage. I might build it into a retirement-type deal if it worked out that way, maybe open a little store or something, Ekberg says. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
No kidding: 'American Girl' movie to cost $20 May 17, 2008
$200 later I was still alive, my daughter was happy, and it better - infinitely so - than the Baby Crack W** crap many of her peers were whining to get. Sure, our relationship is a great deal more than a few cute overpriced doll outfits and snarfy little dog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Boots 'n' burgers May 2, 2008
The taste is beefy, with just a hint of grease to remind you that this ain't soy, baby. The burger comes topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a thick slab of onion. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Hawks last stand May 2, 2008
I think he could do a great job, but he would probaby cost a lot money and we know that isn t much of an option, JS to sign ... If Bibby & Al need to talk smack, sing, or dance I m ok with it just win, baby ... It s funny and it is all fun to see how some of ya are ready to throw the baby out w/ the bath water You got a great team w/ a chemistry that seems to be developing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Learning Notes Apr 21, 2008
There will be bargains galore on housewares, furniture and appliances as well as all things related to children bicycles, toys, sports equipment, baby equipment, clothing, books, and a new boutique with better womens' clothing and collectibles. Please come and support our school. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Rome hotels at a price that's right Apr 12, 2008
And as few Roman hotels are standard in room size and amenities, you'll want to be in touch to relay any special requests, like baby cots or even a room on a lower floor in hotels with no elevators. For online price comparisons, the Italian booking service typically has the best deals. (CNN -- Travel)
Take an up-close look at a "drop box" Apr 12, 2008
All the while we turn a blind eye to all the Teenage Baby Factories in the Valley. I think stopping teenage pregnacy should be a top Priority. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008
This week at Italian newsstands, one can find tableware, miniature teapots from around the world, watches, beer steins, Marvel superheroes, toy Fiat cars and baby dolls with accessories. Many of these, like the printed partworks, are sold in serialized form to encourage repeat buying by collectors. (International Herald Tribune)
The vinyl underground: For a small, but impassioned group it's not just the sound, it's the experience Mar 8, 2008
What surprised me as a baby was how the gatefold on the album opened and the tiger appeared next to the singer. The tiny artwork on tapes and compact discs would never compare. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Religion Briefs Feb 26, 2008
Hours on Friday will be 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Saturday (the half-off sale) 7 - 10 a.m. The annual fundraiser will sell gently used baby and children s clothing, toys, furniture, outdoor toys, books, bikes, DVD and videos. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
I didn't know a black man invented the potato chip. I didn't know there was such a thing as collard green ice cream." Feb 15, 2008
But there is also Allen's Blunt chocolate-scented shea butter ("It's just like butter, baby"); Smokey Robinson's seafood gumbo mix ("The Soul is in the Bowl"); Rap Snacks, which feature rap artists like Pastor Troy, who appears on a bag of Stop Playing and Get Serious Hot Cheezie Popcorn; Gladys Knight's Georgia peach butter; James Brown's Cookeez; "The Pride of Africa" coffee; and an energy drink called "Crunk!!!". While much of the collection is made up of products that are currently being... (International Herald Tribune)
Mementos of MLK's secretary up for sale Feb 7, 2008
Latimore met McDonald in 1965 when she went to work for the King family as a baby sitter and later as personal assistant to Coretta Scott King. Over the years, she came to regard the secretary as something of a mother figure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Proof that some people have more money than sense Jan 25, 2008
For $48,000, I'd sell the only existing locks of my sons' baby hair. Heck, for $48,000, I'd track you down and cut off all your hair and sell it. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
75 years and 5(count it) Superbowl Trophies(The Shiny Shiny baby) what the Fakecons got ... Simi baby, as much as I love you if you ever say something aboutmy OAKLAND RAIDERS we re gonna have some problems ... Imma need for you to stop telling me my robe is soooo baby soft LOL. and NO we can not make pecan waffles when everyone leave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Braves already heating up Hot Stove | Braves Nov 3, 2007
Gonna go see Gone Baby Gone tonight ... C McCann (Baby Huey) ... Gone Baby Gone is a great movie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
Where is the (baby) love ... Where is the (baby) love ... I would choose marriage over having a baby. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Craft Fair listing Oct 11, 2007
Nov. 1-3 1423 Wilmor St., Racine, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Painted Patriotic and watermelon chairs, novelty Christmas, Thanksgiving and patriotic items, elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers and plants. FALL CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Look for diamond willow walking sticks, pot scrubbies, Christmas ornaments, antler dream catchers, place mats, quilts, casserole caddies, gift baskets, jewelry, sock monkeys, fancy seasonal chocolates, floral arrangements, wreaths, Eskimo dolls, ivory and baleen articles, vests, unique long fleece scarves, pillowcases, beaded jewelry, painted rocks, willow ornaments, door-knob decorations, baby blankets, high school scarves, warm hats, scarves, mittens and gloves, cross-stitch ornaments, pins... (Anchorage Daily News)
Far-flung fans Sep 24, 2007
Sparks, of Postcard Collector, said it's impossible to say how many people collect cards today, but she expects more will become interested as the baby boom generation retires. The number of cards in the marketplace today can be estimated from the number of postcards available through the eBay online marketplace every day, Miller said. (USA Today)
Unraveling of old stories give women new life in 'Used World' Sep 17, 2007
And then Hazel and Claudia steal baby Oliver -- well, not exactly steal. They rescue the orphaned baby, who is being sorely neglected by the motorcycle gang Hazel's sister has taken up with. (Boston Globe)
A writer goes in search of the gravesite of the reclusive 1930s film star. Sep 9, 2007
Armed with a crude map, a guidebook which gave no mention of Garbo other than to acknowledge she was "a most famous Swede," and $1,000 worth of krona in my pocket, I set out to trace the footsteps of the woman who once demanded (in her first sound film, "Anna Christie," 1930): "Gif me a visky, ginger ale on the side, and don't be stingy, baby.". Garbo -- once named by "The Guinness Book of World Records" as the most beautiful woman who ever lived -- greets me at Arlanda airport. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Even a MANS man can use a little help Sep 7, 2007
Not: "Here, let me. That's a man's job." Say: "I would be pleased to help you with that. Would you like me to?" Or, playfully: "Let me light your fire, baby, and the one in the hearth.". If she has children from her previous marriage, don't assume you will be their parent. (Globe and Mail)
Warner Ho-Ho-Home Video Celebrates the Holidays with the Release of Christmas Television Favorites Collection on DVD October 2, 2007 Sep 5, 2007
Rudolph's Shiny New Year -- When the baby New Year named Happy goes missing, Father Time (voiced by Red Skelton) asks Rudolph to find him before midnight on New Year's Eve. Nestor the Long-eared Christmas Donkey -- Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey named Nestor who is teased mercilessly about his abnormally long ears, becomes a hero when he is chosen by Mary and Joseph to take them to Bethlehem where Mary gives birth to baby Jesus. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Diana: The last dinner and fateful car chase Aug 27, 2007
"But maybe the Queen does not like Arabs and maybe there was going to be a baby." ... "You know she was waiting on a baby? It wouldn't be acceptable for the noblesse if the future King of England had a brother or sister with an Egyptian father.". (London Free Press)
Outgrown Kids' Books Aug 25, 2007
One minute they are reading picture books and the next minute they are into reading the Baby-sitters Club series ... provides homeless children with a tote bag that contains a baby blanket, stuffed animal, and a book. (Suite101.com)
Even irony can't save plastic flamingos Aug 18, 2007
Make a shelf to group empty terracotta pots sorted by size (especially the baby ones for which there seems to be no use). Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail)
Where have all the girly women gone? Aug 3, 2007
All of a sudden I hear her screaming into the phone B you better bring me my mfing baby ... I ain t that type of hoe you better bring me my mfing baby ... And all I could think about was her poor baby. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Devotion or dementia? Make the call Jul 27, 2007
Chick: um, baby I m so flattered you went through all this for me ... SD: baby, come on now you know I was just playin wit you ... God looks out for babies, drunks and fools and since I m no baby, I ll have to receive the other 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Inland Community News briefs: 'King and I' to open at Kit Carson Jul 24, 2007
A variety of items will be available for sale, including a washer and dryer, bathroom sink and vanity, furniture, tools, baby items, dishes, glassware and costume jewelry ... The meal will include baby-back ribs, potato salad, corn on the cob, ranch beans and dinner rolls. (North County Times)
Author Writes Books for Africa Jul 20, 2007
A warning for parents: Gerber is recalling nearly half a million packages of baby cereal. Family, friends and presidents bid farewell to a former first lady. (R News)
A grownup proves decorating in all pink isn't just for teeny-boppers Jul 19, 2007
Well, it's not just hot pink baby pink, magenta and rose all sparkle inside, too. As do bowls of bite-size disco balls, canisters of candy, metallic candleholders, mirrored furnishings and silky drapes dripping from honey-colored ceilings. (AZCentral -- Home)
Changes come for merchants Jul 17, 2007
e have expanded our baby item selection and some of our gift collections have expanded, McGougin said. e have added the Stuff-A-Bear gift line since the move, and we are really enjoying the line. (Brewton Standard, AL)
HAYWIRE Hogwarts Jul 11, 2007
Umbridge takes umbrage with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) for talking openly about the return of Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), an evil wizard who killed Harry's parents when he was a baby and has been trying to finish the job for years now. Why the perennial bad temper. (National Post)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
30-day news archives. And how did it get here. (Florida Today)
Out of the way Iowa Jul 8, 2007
Updated: Jul 08, 2007 - 12:16:45 am CDT. Check out the Hawkeye State's unusual attractions, including a spraypainted version of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a matchstick model of the U.S. Capitol and a 3,100-pound popcorn ball. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Clear and icy Jun 9, 2007
com, you can shape ice into mice (ew), guitars (think rock star on the rocks) and diamonds (ice, ice, baby). Your closet can play, too: Lucite-heeled shoes and a see-through Chanel bag are among fashionistas' summer must-haves. (AZCentral -- Home)
Cracking Down on "Murderabilia" Jun 7, 2007
When Charles Lindbergh's baby was kidnapped 75 years ago, it was dubbed the "crime of the century." A look back at the 25 most notorious crimes that have also vied for that title. "Odd is good. Odd and rare is really good," says Tod Bohannon, who operates murderauction. (Time.com)
Dating: Cursed by unrequited love Jun 5, 2007
You ve got to change your way of looking at him I m married now, have a new life, new baby being dumped was the best thing he could have done for me ... got some rest and hung out w/baby boo ... It looks like vaseline, baby powder, and glitter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Paddle a canoe for charity Apr 20, 2007
10:30 a.m. April 24: Baby Sign Language Story Time. Local author Monta Briant will read and sign a story, teach American Sign Language, sing songs, perform finger plays and demonstrate some simple strategies for helping babies communicate before they can talk. (North County Times)
Ultimate revenge of the bullied Apr 16, 2007
Every day Lacy witnesses the birth of potential: "She sees almost a tabula rasa of a newborn face - they could be anything. We pin all our dreams on our children. Nobody ever looks into the face of a baby and says, 'Oh, what if he is a school shooter?". Where Lionel Shriver's novel We Need To Talk About Kevin explored the role of bad parenting in creating a teen killer, Picoult says: "I thought it was more interesting to ask, 'What if you're good parents and you still get a bad kid?' Because... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Community calendar Apr 14, 2007
Featuring gently used clothing for newborns to children's size 10, toys, maternity clothes and baby items. Proceeds to benefit NHPP group activities and events. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Wanted: Doll house for 5,000 or more Apr 9, 2007
In the 1940s, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark showed young black children a group of baby dolls -- some white, some black -- and asked them which ones they liked better. Most chose the white ones. (Boston Globe -- Local)
The best days out to beat the bank holiday blues Apr 8, 2007
I have a three-year-old child and a three-week-old baby. Where can I go on a child-friendly holiday by public transport. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Collect calling - Meet these collectors of cool Apr 5, 2007
Elyce Elder, 37, collects 1700s and 1800s funerary tradition items, like this postmortem baby photograph. A sweet goodbye. (The Indianapolis Star)
Forensic team prepares to exhume Houdini's body to determine whether he was poisoned Mar 24, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband provided a DNA sample Friday that he says he's "almost sure" will prove he is the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby ... "I'm almost sure the baby's mine, almost sure," Von Anhalt, 59, said after having a cotton swab brushed along the inside of his mouth ... "Oh yeah, if it's my baby, it belongs in my home," Von Anhalt said. (North County Times)
Out There: Thrift Store Book Makes Toddler Rich Feb 26, 2007
The stash of $100, $50, $20 and $10 bills were stuffed in a brown paper bag that was wedged in the book, which baby sitter Sheila Laughridge said she'd bought only because the little girl insisted on having it. Laughridge took the money, which dated as far back as the 1960s, to a local bank, where she received just $300 in exchange because most of the bills were torn in pieces. (Fox News -- Views)
Vandals strike at historic cemetery Feb 22, 2007
"To tip over the headstone of a baby is just awful," cemetery manager David Stultz said Wednesday. "I just don't understand how anybody can do something like that.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Seeing red over Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
is not what you do for this day, but what you do all year to show your love/desire/commitment, etc 365, baby, 365 ... I even take it one step further by offering to babysit for my couple friends/neighbors who barely have any time alone I make cupcakes and order pizza for the kids until their parents come home ... So I ll be babysitting 000002CE again this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: Black History Month events set at CSUSM Feb 13, 2007
The Regenmorters, co-directors of a Christian-based infertility ministry called Stepping Stones, have written two books, "Dear God, Why Can't We Have a Baby?" and "When the Cradle Is Empty: Answering Tough Questions About Infertility.". For information, call Cheryl Jordan at (760) 741-7923 or Joyce Marks at (760) 781-2114. (North County Times)
Hudgens exhibit focuses on penguins Feb 3, 2007
L'Heureux shares images of baby and adult penguins photographed during her expeditions to Antarctica in the book, "Good Day Book: Everyday is a Good Day." Humorous commentary on life accompanies the image of the well-dressed birds ... They vary from $16 for a baby penguin to $103 for a full-sized adult. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
My yummy Valentine Jan 27, 2007
But baby it's cold outside. Romaldkirk's Rose is a romantic hideaway. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Weekly Review Jan 23, 2007
In , Louise Brown, the world's first test-tube baby, gave birth to a naturally conceived child,[] and in the a boy was born from an embryo rescued from a fertility clinic flooded during. Researchers found that the majority of women in the are living without a ,[] and women in were joining professional leagues. (Harper's Magazine)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
They include a hat shop modeled after one they visited in Vicenza, Italy; an antiques shop; a shell shop; a blacksmith shop; pirate's quarters on a ship; a baby nursery; and a New Orleans patio fixed up for Mardi Gras. Each room is lighted. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Be On The Lookout For Warning Signs Of Teen Suicide Jan 4, 2007
The bestselling parenting guide featured on "Oprah" and "Dateline" is revised and updated with new signs For every parent or caregiver who has struggled unsuccessfully to decode baby grunts and. . (Science Daily)