Johnston finally has bookstore Nov 14, 2008
In North Raleigh, the Zaxby's that took over the old Schlotzsky's space near Six Forks and Strickland roads will open Monday. In Raleigh's North Hills, Acorn women's apparel store is closing Nov. 23. (News & Observer)
At the Portland Expo Center antique show, people engross themselves (happily) in the past Oct 27, 2008
Instead of dwelling on the $200 she spent on spoons and forks, she talked about her memories of good times and great food at her grandparents' farm. And that led to her remembering how she used to pluck the pin feathers off the chickens they slaughtered, and how she loves to cook, and the feeling she gets when she sets the Thanksgiving table with her grandmother's china and silver. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Labor Day weekend on one tank of gas Aug 29, 2008
But for spectacular beauty and a true feel for the grandeur of our state, it s hard to beat a loop from Three Forks down the Madison Valley to Ennis, then over a pass between two mountain ranges and back north along the Ruby and Jefferson rivers ... The Ruby Range and the Tobacco Roots provide breathtaking views as you drive through the broad river valleys back to Three Forks and on home to Helena. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fort Payne, Ala., is scenic, cheap fun Jul 26, 2008
You'll need it for the sometimes confusing array of forks and intersections as you walk through the woods. The park's other diversions include tennis courts, an Olympic-size pool, playground, volleyball court and ball field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
One example is Cabela's since Bismarck is on the outer edge of the Grand Forks market and REI will not move in because they want to be in bigger markets. " Mom wrote on Jun 19, 2008 5:48 PM:" I would love to see a place for the young adults that are 18-21 to hangout. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pieces of Bob Hope history to be auctioned May 20, 2008
A set of small knives and forks once belonging to Queen Elizabeth II, which yes, Hope bought at a charity auction. A large metal suitcase with signs of where it had been. (MSNBC -- News)
No kidding: 'American Girl' movie to cost $20 May 17, 2008
I think anybody who forks over $20 for a ticket should get a limited edition t-shirt ... I think anybody who forks over $20 for a ticket should get a limited edition t-shirt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Used stuff sells in tough times May 3, 2008
"That kind of boom is hitting at least some area consignment and thrift shops already.Maria Lowe was shopping Friday at Raleigh's ReTails Thrift Shop, which sells donated items to benefit $20 Fix, a program that helps people get their pets spayed and neutered.Lowe said she has been shopping at consignment and thrift stores for a decade, because she likes the low prices and she feels reusing items is helpful to the environment. But she said she has noticed a change lately."There's a Goodwill... (News & Observer)
Boots 'n' burgers May 2, 2008
Three trailheads, multiple forks and limited signage make Monolith Gardens a bit of a maze. Grab a trail guide for easier navigation. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Google's Android work far from finished Apr 6, 2008
And all of those changes might not be appropriate for those projects, creating "forks" that Google will have to maintain. In the same discussion thread, Jean-Baptiste Queru, another Google engineer, acknowledges that a lot of the pieces of Android might not be useful for the rest of the community. (CNET News.com)
Kalama stylist's 'Split Ends' episode debuts Saturday Apr 6, 2008
kalmite wrote on Apr 5, 2008 4:45 PM:" Hey Red...wouldn't you be stuffy just walking into Miss White Trash 2007? That green bus should be moved off main st. I wonder what the Twilight movie set thought when they rolled into town. Oh, I forgot the movie set was in FORKS, Wa. not much different than Kalama,Wa. HUH? Welcome To DORK'SVILLE. ". Kelsoooo wrote on Apr 5, 2008 8:42 PM:" If I was the Kalama owner I'd be embarrassed that who was left in charge had represented the shop in such an... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Savor in Buckhead Feb 22, 2008
The space is crammed with vintage furniture, much of it used to display the likes of wine glasses, escargot forks and cast-iron cocottes. On the edible side, there's a huge array of 75-plus estate, extra-virgin olive oils from pretty much every producing region on Earth; and some 30 vinegars, including the Savor house brand, a rich balsamic with emulsified figs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cold War missile site now belongs to North Dakota Feb 3, 2008
Parnell, a flight commander at the Grand Forks Air Force Base, was a warrior ... They are the only two remaining of 15 command centers and 150 missile sites manned by Grand Forks AFB starting in the mid-'60s and decommissioned under the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, starting in 1991 ... He lives in Grand Forks, where he coordinates programs among the state's universities. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A Good Appetite: A little nostalgia, a long fork and lots of cheese Jan 24, 2008
One chilly afternoon, my mother dropped by with a small shopping bag filled with fondue forks ... I think she meant for me to use the forks for tasks like removing the last olive from a tall, narrow jar, or spearing a stray cherry tomato that had rolled onto the oven floor. (International Herald Tribune)
Greenwich offers ritzy shopping up and down The Avenue Oct 17, 2007
In the food section, for example, "Elements of the Table" deciphers which are the pickle, snail, and lemon forks and which are the marrow and mustard spoons. On a recent visit a single table was piled high with such page-turners as "The Fortune Hunters: Dazzling Women and the Men They Married," "How Luxury Lost Its Luster," "Taste: Acquiring What Money Can't Buy," and "Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets." Is there, perchance, a theme here. (Boston Globe)
Kitchen collectibles grow in popularity Sep 22, 2007
Kitchen utensils such as egg beaters: Egg beaters are popular, but there are tons of items to pick from, including meat forks, apple corers, choppers and pie crimpers. They make great displays, and if the quality of the working end is good enough, you can use them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Day in / day out weekend entertainment guide Jul 27, 2007
FESTIVAL OF DISCOVERY The annual Three Forks Area Festival of Discovery runs July 27-29 commemorating the history of the area. The schedule: Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts, food and crafts vendors, quilt exhibit and auction, Lewis and Clark Honor Guard, Children s Art Show, piano music, Classic Car Show and Library and Headwaters Heritage Museum family activities; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., speakers near the caboose and free barbecue near the Three Forks Library; at 7 p.m., speaker at the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Maui Ritz puttin' all up for sale, from fine art to forks Jul 14, 2007
Monogrammed towels or knives and forks sell briskly to people who may want to remember good times had at the facility. Miller expects Ritz-Carlton bathrobes, for example, to find a brisk market. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local Towns To Celebrate July 4 Jun 29, 2007
Fire Works -- The Forks Area, where the Dead and Kennebec rivers meet. For more info: info@forksarea. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Determination beats devastation after flood Apr 19, 2007
By Emily Bazar, USA TODAY EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn ... The transformation wasn't voluntary; it came in the form of a massive flood that devastated East Grand Forks and neighboring Grand Forks, N.D., 10 years ago this month ... Evacuations began April 18, and fire, probably sparked by a natural gas leak, ignited in downtown Grand Forks on April 19. (USA Today -- News)
A Magnolia state of mind in Natchez Feb 16, 2007
Before the Civil War, Natchez was home to one of the South's largest and busiest slave markets, the Forks of the Road. Today, a commemorative sign marks the site, where Liberty Road, St. Catherine Street and D'evereux Drive intersect. (Chicago Tribune)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jan 11, 2007
PLASTICFORKS (DeBare, San Francisco Chronicle) _ Goodbye, plastic forks. A California firm is using the latest technology to produce biodegradable and compostable containers and utensils. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
• Growing with pride Jan 7, 2007
In Grand Forks, 4,505 customers sifted through the North Dakota products; The Minot Showcase attracted 4,200 people; and the Fargo showcase brought in 5,840 people. But the Bismarck Showcase was the big showbuster, drawing in a record 7,931 people, Lahlum said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Downtown Lawrenceville is friendly, fun Jan 6, 2007
Go 5 miles to Five Forks Trickum Road and turn left ... Go 5 miles to Five Forks Trickum Road and turn left. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
