The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Kiss That Frog annual holiday warehouse sale. Kiss That Frog will open its yellow roll-up doors this weekend and will price its first-quality merchandise from discontinued lines, as well as one-of-a-kind samples and seconds at 50 to 80 percent below retail prices. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nevada game wardens seize illegal African frogs Sep 13, 2008
- Authorities who seized scores of illegal African clawed frogs from Nevada residents say they have traced the creatures banned because of their potential for ecological damage to a company that sells tadpoles over the Internet ... It turns out the tadpoles from Florida-based Grow-a-Frog which markets them as an educational tool are illegal in Nevada and at least 10 other U.S. states, authorities said ... Agents seized 119 of the frogs from three Reno homes last month and publicized the raids to... (Yahoo News)
Speaking your mind can be trouble Sep 7, 2008
The cover and divider pages record scenes of disappearing markets in the city's neighborhoods, such as Frog Holler, Harrisburg, Hawks Gully and Nellyville by Augusta artist Randy R. Lambeth. A painting of the Eve Street Market is on the cover, and there are scenes of Johnson's Curb Market, Hildebrandt's, the Augusta Food Co-op, Blount's Grocery and others. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Community Day anticipation grows Sep 4, 2008
This includes Azar Wellness Spa raffling an hour aromatherapy massage and mini-facial, Millbrook Matters frog crossings and composting, Twin Brook's green roof building, and information booths available for Bridge Over the Hudson, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District, Half-Moon Yoga, and Marlene Weber Salon-Spa. For kids, there will be many events to satiate their need for input. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008
8-5 Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571. 11770 E. North Road,GARAGE SALES3 Family Garage sale, Girls clothing infant to 3T, also 14-16 Misses Sz. Sm, Med , Dresser, knick knacks, kitchen ware, Too much to list.GARAGE SALES 320 W. North Street Friday 8-5:30 Saturday 8-2 Lots of kids' clothes CHEAP!... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Working poor Aug 24, 2008
As a child, she grew up with an imaginary friend -- a frog -- whom she would tell every pain she'd suffer. He'd offer a safe place for her to vent her feelings. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Illicitly Be Jul 20, 2008
You tricked me into buying one for your mother, who laughed hysterically when she opened it and saw the frog we hid inside it. The tour guide, who sat on the passenger's seat next to the driver, who was named after our first president, started with an introduction of the tour -- in English, I might add. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Muppets head to D.C. for special homecoming Jul 14, 2008
Kermit the Frog will be part of an exhibit, "Jim Henson's Fantastic World," at the Smithsonian Institution ... Kermit the Frog's character began developing from this show and later became a superstar ... Kermit continued to evolve from there to a frog in the 1960s. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Muppets return home to D.C. in Smithsonian exhibit Jul 13, 2008
Kermit the Frog's character began developing from this show and later became a superstar ... Kermit continued to evolve from there to a frog in the 1960s ... The skinny, green frog became the most enduring Muppet character, in part because Jim Henson considered Kermit to be his alter-ego. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Special San Diego time for each family member Jul 6, 2008
Gift shop damage: A stuffed panda, a panda book, a stuffed tropical frog for her brother. A stuffed elephant (immediately named "Debbie") for Mom. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Businesses weigh benefit of byway label Jun 11, 2008
An "On the Way to the Byway" segment showed scenes from Angels' downtown and its fair-time clothesline across Main Street, children playing at Murphys Community Park, the Frog Jump at the Calaveras County Fair, golfing at Saddle Creek in Copperopolis and wineries in Douglas Flat, giving a broad overview of what can be found near, but not necessarily along, the byway. "Most of this county is on the way to the byway ... there's plenty of opportunity for visitors to eat out at restaurants, go... (The Union Democrat)
Wood carver enlivens town with his quirky works Jun 2, 2008
The message applies not only to the Indian, but to the giant frog that appears to be holding up the back corner of the house ... Eds a giver, said Ann Sizemore, the local librarian who works among a wooden toucan, pelican, giant green frog and anhinga (a large seabird) carved by Moberly. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Old Settlers Days kicks off Galatia's summer season May 29, 2008
GALATIA - Galatia kicks off the summer with the 35th Annual Old Settlers Days Thursday through Saturday with rides, frog jumping, music and the Galatia Lions Club's barbecue. For many of the kids the frog jumping is a two-day event, spending the evening prior to the contest eyeing the ditches and creeks for the best jumpers ... Some enter long-legged bullfrogs, some enter little green frogs and some bring in fat toads for the event. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Raleigh Days is Memorial weekend fun for the family May 21, 2008
n 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. -- FROG Choir of the Raleigh Baptist Church. n 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. -- Washer pitching. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Rites of Spring: High season for local tours opens with a dual offering of art and flowers May 8, 2008
Garden writer Abby Adams and crime novelist Donald Westland have transformed what was once farmland on Route 7 with frog ponds, stone courtyards, an orchard and a cutting garden. At Cricket Hill Farm in Ancramdale, Sue and Art Bassin have developed 26 beds on 5 acres with bulbs, perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens, grasses, herbs, fruits and vegetables. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
The face of a nation - but is it ours? May 5, 2008
"The initial idea came from the fact I'd chosen quite a few bronze sculptures for the exhibition, including Eduardo Paolozzi's The Frog and a head by William Turnbull," said Perry. "I liked the fact they were great big lumps of bronze and I thought I want to do a great big lump of bronze. It was also around the time of Damien Hirst's skull.". (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
It's sweet 16 for gourmet gala Apr 16, 2008
New Brunswick restaurants include the new Christopher's, The Frog and the Peach, Catherine Lombardi and Verdigre. The Chauncey Conference Center in Lawrence, Greenacres Country Club in Lawrence, and Jack's Cafe & Taste Appeal Catering in Bordentown also will offer tidbits. (NJ.com -- Times)
Shopping trip in New York? Don't forget your euros... Mar 3, 2008
Frog skin diabetes treatment hope. Ecuador leader 'linked to rebels. (BBC News -- Business)
Part tribute, part tail-wagging whimsy Feb 4, 2008
"Like a dog, he has no inhibitions," said Rob Hunter, gallery manager for Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center. "He goes all over the place with his work. He has tapped into that playfulness you get with a dog.". (Boston Globe)
Food, fun, antiques at Little Bar Nov 9, 2007
" Lunch entr?es start at $5.50 and dinner prices are $15.95 to $24.95. Fish you get "The fish we say we are serving you is the fish we said we are serving you," Peters said. You will really get fresh grouper and not a substitution. The host will direct you to the table of your choice and then present the huge menu on an easel. It is all written in large clear letters for easy reading. Appetizers are served all day, with conch chowder or fritters being favorites. Black bean soup and chili, fried... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Want Webkinz? Get in Line Oct 31, 2007
And twins Sarah and Eddie Kornache finally got the black cat they begged for, even though the spotted frog remains elusive. For lots of grammar-school kids, a Webkinz isn't just a toy, it's a way of life. (Fox News)
Harvest fest called 'really fun' Oct 28, 2007
Jack will be a ghost on Halloween and thinks the family dog should be a scary frog. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dear diary ... Oct 20, 2007
If I could funnel this into a novel, this fear, this horror - a frog sits on my belly. Stop hy you wash, why you dress, you go wild - it is as if love, pleasure, opportunity surrounded me and I were blind. (Guardian Unlimited)
Outhouse racers push toilets to victory at Oma Noma Oct 2, 2007
Frog races kept children and adults entertained outside of Peace Frogs. Vintage cars were lined up for viewing outside the White House. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Collectors in it for love, and the occasional profit Sep 30, 2007
The list of 3,566 clubs turns up Beyond the Pond for collectors of frog figurines, Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties (KNOT), Hammered Aluminum Collectors Association, and the Lighter-than-Air Society for blimp enthusiasts, not to mention clubs for people who like Christmas ornaments, hunting decoys, salt-and-pepper shakers, thimbles, bricks, bottles, beads, buttons, and board games. Wine is a gaining popularity as a collectible among amateurs and professionals, thanks to growing demand leading to... (Boston Globe)
San Francisco, Arkansas Sep 16, 2007
" Well, not exactly. About 880,000 visitors come every year. They savor the natural beauty of northwest Arkansas. They peruse the myriad of boutiques along Main Street and Spring Street, including Frog Fantasies, an entire building filled with so many collectible frogs it's noted in the Guinness Book of World Records. They get pampered at dozens of spas offering herbal massage, reflexology or "Reiki energy balancing. " Many take in a live show, be it a hoedown on the highway or a concert at the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Ultimate List: Multi-Boot Games Aug 18, 2007
Four of the six games have two-player support: Frogger, Time Pilot, Yie Ar Kung Fu, and Rush'n Attack ... Frogger Adventures 2: The Lost Wand Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Multi-boot Players: 4 ... When the original Frogger Adventures shipped on the Game Boy Advance a year ago, the one element we wished the game had was some sort of multiplayer function. (IGN Game Boy)
Laharpe prepares for food, fun, frogs during Summerfest Aug 8, 2007
The 30th annual Lions Club frog jumping contest begins at 6:30 p.m. on the tennis courts. Thursday's entertainment is David Kroll and Heartland. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Solomon doesn't fit Potter fan mold Jul 21, 2007
And, who would think that she might want to zap a spell on her professor and turn him into a frog. But Sara Solomon is one of the multi-million typical and non-typical Harry Potter fans who is anxiously counting down the hours and minutes until the clock strikes midnight tonight. (Troy Messenger, AL)
There's money in coins, but not for everyone Jul 21, 2007
But Makin may have overshot when he warned the magazine's readers to "forget the frogs" and opt for large Olsens directly linked to his personal emotional trauma. In recent years even Olsen's sketchy renditions of frogs and other fauna have shown themselves to be no turkeys ... Watercolours such as Frog in the Rain shone at Sotheby's in May, fetching $56,400, Baboon at the same sale fetched a stunning $67,200, while Tree Frog brought an impressive $40,800 at Deutscher-Menzies in December. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Editor's Mailbag Jul 19, 2007
I want to address this letter to the person that took our frog statue from a tiny plot of ground in front of our apartment. The next time you have a bad day, remember your actions. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Review: Webkinz site not just for kids Jul 14, 2007
There your toy gorilla or cat or frog or bunny becomes a virtual pet, and it's your job to keep it happy, healthy and well-fed. You do this by "buying" food, toys and amenities with Webkinz cash, which you earn by playing the games and fulfilling various tasks. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Weekend Entertainment Jun 22, 2007
GREEN FROG, 815 Mulberry St.: today, BADD Experience DJs; Saturday, BADD Experience karaoke; Sunday, John Guido Phillips; Monday, Quizzo; Wednesday, BADD Experience karaoke. JJ BRIDGES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: today, Jeff McNabb; Saturday, Crystal Skies. (Scranton Times, PA)
Swallow that frog Jun 15, 2007
My grandmother used to say, if you have to swallow a frog, don't look at it too long before you put it in your mouth; and if you have to swallow two frogs, go for the big one first. I swallowed a plague's worth of frogs in those two months. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Tea Sets and Tea Brewing Accessories Land at TableAndHome.com Jun 8, 2007
com is an authorized dealer for 96 manufacturers of fine house furnishings (): Accoutrements, Arthur Court, Avalanche Calendars, Axis Imex, Baldwin, Belleek, Bestever, Breyer, Built NY, C & F, Cabin Critters, Capresso, Charlton, Cornell, Country Artists, Cristal d'Arques, Cypress, Dansk, Denby, Department 56, De Sousa, Dezi, Digital Blue, Emma Bridgewater, Encore, Evergreen, Figi, Fisher-Price, Fitz and Floyd, Folkmanis, Fringe Studio, Fuzzy Nation, Fuzzy Town, FX Schmid, Gemmy, Godinger,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Santa Maria Inn steeped in Central Coast history May 28, 2007
Inn trivia Pirates, poker and Phineas the frog ... nA whimsical frog named Phineas on a bench in front of the hotel was commissioned by the late co-owner Robert Holligsead from an East Coast sculptor. (Santa Maria Times)
!!! GARAGE SALES !!! May 11, 2007
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 1 desk; 2 w/chairs , Sunmarck InvaCare; Sears Cardio Fit Plus w/book; portable TV; hideaway bed; sofa eat covers; pressure cooker; 30" Fridgadaire kitchen stove; small items. 2. 1221 12th Pl., 7 a.m. - noon; annual sample sale. golf eqiupment and accessories; clothing for kids s, all brand new. 3. 911 7th St., 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dining table (older); large sofa; drapes; floor lamps; car mats (new); lawn chairs; pint jars and other jars; many other items. 4. 806 W. 2nd St.,... (Kalona News, IA)
Entertainment guide May 6, 2007
GREEN FROG, 815 Mulberry St.: today, John Guido Phillips; Monday, Quizzo; Wednesday, BADD Experience karaoke. MANHATTAN DRIVE JAZZ CLUB, Holiday Inn, Dunmore: Wednesday, Tony Costa Trio. (Scranton Times, PA)
Gas prices soar in Twin Cities May 6, 2007
Frugal wrote on May 04, 2007 11:24 PM:"Hey Dave - this is America, not the UK. Not Japan. Not China. The reaosn gas is high here is because of foreign owned petroleum companies; spineless elected officials; liberal bleeders who think we should have to pay high prices like China, UK, etc; and special thanks to all of the frog lickers higgers who made it all possible with their enviromental hysteria.". CHICAGO wrote on May 04, 2007 11:21 PM:"I am an enemy of the environmentalists because my hobby,... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dating: Time it takes to know? May 2, 2007
Welcome to AccessAtlanta. Laney is 25 and a native Yankee who has been living in the South for several years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ONE-MAN BAND Apr 30, 2007
" Ray invented Lunchbox-A-Leles, musical instruments that look like toys but are actual children's lunch boxes crafted into ukuleles. Yes, they play, and sure, they'll hold that peanut-butter sandwich for between-set snacking. "I'm a troubadour, a gypsy and a nutcase, frankly," he says. Talking to Ray about his obsession, you meet a large cast of characters -- Jimmy Stewart, Austin Powers, Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny, Bill Clinton among them -- as Ray breaks into some of the many voices he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas Mar 23, 2007
Bob Gasperetti Furniture Makers handcrafted, Arts and Craft and Shaker-style furniture; Long Ago And Far Away s Native American, Native Alaskan and Canadian Inuit art and jewelry; Equinox Antiques & Fine Art s 18th & 19th century American furniture, porcelains and folk art; or contemporary artisans' work from The Artists Guild of Manchester Gallery and Frog Hollow at the Equinox. A bonus: no state sales tax on clothing purchases of $110 or less. (Suite101.com)
Toy Fair 2007 Mar 12, 2007
Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Computers for Kids and Flippin' Frogs ... For the younger, preschool-age techies, there's LeapFrog's , selling for $59 ... Our 4-year-old toy analyst was pleased as punch with the frog and piranha games. (Fox News)
On managing collectibles Mar 12, 2007
So go ahead: Display that frog collection with pride. (Matt Fox and Shari Hiller, authors of "Matt and Shari's Great Weekend Projects" (DRG Publishers), also appear together frequently on HGTV. For more on Fox and Hiller, visit www. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Romantic ski lodges Feb 3, 2007
Nearby, the Orviss flagship store, Frog Hollow/Vermont State Craft Center, locally-owned shops, and factory outlets fulfill the shopping urge. For upscale skiing and its own village, is 17 miles away. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sculpture lovely to look at, and thought-provoking, too Jan 26, 2007
Displayed on shelves and in cases of natural wood are dozens of bronzes of all sorts: medals, mythological figures, portrait busts and fanciful inkwells in the form of a frog and a bizarre sea monster. In a glass case in the center of the room, there's a small sculpture by Francesco Fanelli of a rearing horse. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Applause calendar Jan 19, 2007
STORYLAND THEATRE: Tuesday-Wednesday and Jan. 25-27, The Frog Prince; March 27-31, Jack and the Beanstalk; Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; show times 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. for school-day shows and 3 p.m. for Saturday family matinees; school performances require reservations, $4. 50 per show for students, $11 for season; chaperones and teachers admitted free; special rates for home-school groups; matinee tickets are $12 for season or $5 per show; Saturdays do not require... (The Augusta Chronicle)
