Collectible auto prices soften Nov 28, 2008
In fact, buying through a private party gives a buyer more time to inspect the vehicle and weigh the purchase, notes Tom duPont, publisher of the duPont Registry, which lists collectible cars for sale ... "Anything that doesn't match your research should take the price down," duPont says ... A restoration costs "serious dough," especially for tasks such as rechroming bumpers or having parts remade from scratch, duPont says. (USA Today -- Autos)
Garden Club tour features six homes on Saturday Jun 19, 2008
The 1895 house and barn were a part of Powdertown in the Dupont era. The barn housed horse drawn road equipment used in Mooar. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Weekend entertainment guide with video Jun 12, 2008
VFW HALL, Main Street, Dupont: Sunday, Eddie Derwin Naturals. WELLINGTON S, 926 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit: today, Jonny D. dance party; Friday, Jim Mancus; Saturday, Jonny D.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Share your tips for traveling to D.C. Apr 17, 2008
I stayed in a small boutique hotel near Dupont Circle, walked to the neighborhood restaurants and pubs after dark and felt totally safe ... However, I just checked and you can get a room at the Hotel Madera, a nice boutique hotel in Dupont Circle, for $209 per night for this weekend ... However, I just checked and you can get a room at the Hotel Madera, a nice boutique hotel in Dupont Circle, for $209 per night for this weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
senior briefs Feb 9, 2008
The Greater Pittston Area Chapter 1723, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE, will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Dupont VFW Post with John Ryan presiding. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Williams of the Pittston Fire Department will be the guest speaker. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Lakers nab Gasol from Grizzlies; jockey Baze wins No. 10,000 Feb 2, 2008
If a match-fixing scandal hit the French Open, it would undermine the value of the tournament, which in 2007 had revenue of $175 million, lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont said. Fed Cup draw. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* US car auction brings in big bucks Jan 22, 2008
"The market for the quality, the best cars, is strong," said Tom duPont, who publishes the duPont Registry, which specializes in fine cars. "There's a limited number of supplies, a fairly significant number of bidders or buyers, and on top of that you have the impact of the imbalance of the US currency, which is making these cars very attractive to European and Middle Eastern buyers," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Community Calendar Sep 22, 2007
Open house Noon to 6 p.m., DuPont, Fort Madison. DuPont is celebrating its 70th anniversary. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
River towns plan Mississippi River Drive Sep 20, 2007
DuPont 70th anniversary open house at 801 35th Street and Hwy 61 (across from McDonalds) is Sunday, Sept. 23, noon to 6 p.m. Public guided tours at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m.. . (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Erotica for the evangelical set Aug 31, 2007
Lonnie Hull DuPont, director of acquisitions at Revell, which publishes Intended for Pleasure, said the book has sold more than a million copies since its release 30 years ago, and has never gone out of hardcover ... "I think this was the first in the Christian book industry to be so specific about sex," Ms. Hull DuPont said of Intended for Pleasure's enduring popularity. (Globe and Mail)
Executive Suite: Car honcho puts ideas in the fast lane Jun 11, 2007
"Steven Saleen is one of the quietest influences in the exotic-car marketplace," says Tom duPont, publisher of the duPont Registry listings of collectible cars. "He is so subtle and low-key, and his cars are just the opposite.". (USA Today -- Money)
Entertainment guide May 6, 2007
VFW HALL, Dupont: today, The Pennsylvania Villagers. WHISTLES PUB AND EATERY, 126 Franklin Ave.: today, karaoke with Tony Piazza. (Scranton Times, PA)
community digest May 5, 2007
lions meeting: Dupont Lions will meet May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Main Street. Plans for the Memorial Day parade and election of officers will be discussed. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide May 3, 2007
VFW HALL, Dupont: Sunday, The Pennsylvania Villagers. WELLINGTON S PUB, Route 6, Clarks Summit: Friday, Q Ball. (Scranton Times, PA)
Book detailing history of Ascension Parish to debut at weekend events Apr 12, 2007
Many parish historians and writers contributed chapters to the book including Glenn Falgoust, Parish Public Information Officer Betty Robert, Clerk of Court Kermit art Bourque, parish library director Angelle Deshautelles, Bobby Marchand, Kermit Braud, Doris Millet Melancon, Thomas Robert, Harriet Babin Miller, Anita L. Young, Ira Paul Babin II, Gaynell Bourgeois Moore, Murphy Painter, Marilyn Bulllion Cagnolatti, Sorrento Mayor Brenda Melancon, Parish Councilman Kent Schexnaydre, Dean Bourque,... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Father knows best Mar 4, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Memorabilia. So what was life like before these players arrived in the Hub of Hockey. (Boston Globe)
Capital with character Jan 29, 2007
"The restaurant, located in Frank's new neighborhood (he recently moved from hip Dupont Circle to the hip-but-edgy outer Capitol Hill area) has been around for more than 10 years. But it has recently exploded in popularity as Washingtonians have discovered the emerging neighborhood. Not just a Tex-Mex place, the Banana Cafe offers a pan-Latin menu mixing Cuban, Brazilian, and Spanish cuisines, along with seven kinds of margaritas and arguably the best mojitos in the city.Upstairs is a piano bar... (Boston Globe)
Applause calendar Jan 19, 2007
DUPONT PLANETARIUM: 471 University Parkway, Aiken; $4. 50 adults, $3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
