The Web Billionaires Sep 9, 2008
The business needed buy customized software, pay for hardware to run the programs, and then shell out even more money to the software company for installation and maintenance. Fine for a mega-cap company that could drop a few million dollars without blinking, but it shut out small businesses. (Forbes -- Business)
Community Events Aug 30, 2008
Participating stores will remain open until 8 p.m., with free refreshments and specials beginning at 5 p.m. Participating stores include: Periwinkle s II, Hourglass Art and Gift Gallery, Whittemore Hardware, Stitch, Sincerely Yours Embroidery, Treat Your Feet, Pristine Pooch and Mitre Biter Framing Co. Sneaker Campaign launches countdown to Arc 5K Labor Day weekend marks the start of the annual Sneaker Campaign at Foodmaster stores in Melrose and Medford, and Atlantic Food Mart in Reading to... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Complex indexes answer queries Aug 25, 2008
It isn't magic, but requires a lot of money, hardware and software, as well as very high-capacity "pipes" to the Internet. The basic concept behind search is to create an index of what's available on the Web. (Missoulian, MT)
Aging gracefully Aug 22, 2008
They had the cabinets rebuilt, but kept the original hardware, and put up Asian-themed wallpaper. "I'm crazy about cooking and it's a great set-up," he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
What's up downtown? Aug 21, 2008
- The Downtown Variety-Ace Hardware at 230 E. Second St., which closed in December after 43 years. The building was purchased in February by Muscatine-based HNI Corp.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bathrooms are starting to feel like luxury hotels Aug 19, 2008
by Amy Bertrand - Aug. 18, 2008 04:32 PM St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house. (AZCentral -- Home)
OLYMPIC BLOG:Ni Howdy! Aug 18, 2008
Certainly the government knew that an APC with a half-dozen troops parked in front of 25,000 journalists would immediately become the most photographed bit of military hardware in the world. Today the commercial is over. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
FCC Steps Up Digital Transition Campaign in Wilmington Aug 17, 2008
They work to dispel misunderstandings no, you don t have to wait until Sept. 8; a box hooked up now will receive digital signals today and point out the expiration date on the converter coupons so people won t lose their value by waiting too long to buy the hardware ... Some financially hard-hit families the ones who are churning out of cable and satellite due to economic pressures actually seem pleasantly surprised that once they hook up the new hardware, they find 27 multiplex digital... (Multichannel News)
Where's your favorite thrift store? Aug 14, 2008
My great find was a pair of touch lamps still in the box with all of hardware to mount them on the wall 3 bucks a lamp ... My great find was a pair of touch lamps still in the box with all of hardware to mount them on the wall 3 bucks a lamp ... My great find was a pair of touch lamps still in the box with all of hardware to mount them on the wall 3 bucks a lamp. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
True market value in Holliston Aug 2, 2008
He doubled the size of the market in the early '90s when Holliston Hardware moved out of the space next door. While Guidi had a satellite store on Central Street that closed in the '90s and became a CVS, the Superette stayed afloat, mainly through the personal service offered by all its employees, he said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
"We have a lot of hardware," he said, displaying the bare-bones Cro-Magnon model T-600 Terminator, and plans to dedicate the film to Winston. Posted at 09:46 PM in. (Variety)
Software industry prepared to sue eBay over pirates Jul 27, 2008
When you buy a PC, only spend as much as the Hardware is worth. I think eBay is doing a good job with piracy and counterfeits. (Afterdawn.com)
New life in an old home Jul 20, 2008
As a nod to that detail, the Littles kept all the original woodwork and hardware the doorknobs, hinges, pantry drawer pulls, transom fixtures and even a thermostat and pencil sharpener. Paint was removed from each piece with boiling water and dish soap. (Montana Standard, MT)
Village Musical Chairs with businesses moving, vacancies left Jul 18, 2008
What can be described as a gaping hole still exists in the heart of the village at the former hardware store on South Main Street. It has been up for sale by owner since late October. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
The Concord Indie treasure hunt game Jul 13, 2008
Participating Indies by area: Main Street/Walden Street Village Center Anderson Imaging Andrews & Andrews Artinian Jewelry Blue Dry Goods Concord Book Shop Concord Cheese Shop Concord Hand Designs Concord Lamp & Shade Concord Shop Concord Toy Shop Main Streets Market & Cafe Montague/Renjeau Galleries North Bridge Antiques Perceptions Priscilla Candy Shop Sally Ann Food Shop The Harness Shop Thoreauly Antiques Vanderhoof Hardware. Depot District Village Center (Thoreau Street/Sudbury Road)... (Concord Journal, MA)
Special San Diego time for each family member Jul 6, 2008
He talked about the pluses and minuses of using military force vs. diplomacy and hardware vs. troop levels. The boy who used to just be enamored of the neat, loud technology now wanted to talk about how it shapes his world. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Remodel mixes exotic, Southwest Jul 4, 2008
The kitchen sports new tile backsplashes, hardware and stainless-steel appliances along with the existing cabinets and granite countertops. Meinz had the cabinets repainted white to give the room a new look. (AZCentral -- Style)
A beautiful swing, a compromised future Jul 3, 2008
A pretty town, well-kept, especially in the historic district where we tourists congregate - old shop fronts that once sold hardware, dry goods, groceries, now selling candles, collectibles and coffee, and old white frame houses that make you think of large happy families in a Norman Rockwell painting (he lived in Stockbridge, not far from here) with plump women in print dresses putting platters of food on a picnic table for the Glorious Fourth. I liked a lot of Rockwell's stuff because he was a... (International Herald Tribune)
A glam, glitzy and green Hillsborough mansion Jul 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Yes, Michael and Lisa Rubenstein realize that if all they wanted in life was to go green, they'd live off the grid in a yurt. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Brad wrote on Jun 23, 2008 10:25 AM:" I am from Fargo. Trust me people, you want a Fleet Farm. Its the best store here. They have lots of hunting/fishing stuff, camping, sports, automotive, farm, hardware, tools, home, etc. They have everything and at decent prices too. I know it would do very well in Bismarck. ". Hockeyman wrote on Jun 23, 2008 10:25 AM:" A nice hockey arena with 4 - 6 rinks for the youth of Bismarck ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Signs of a celebration Jun 24, 2008
Historic photos will also be on display at Cortland Hardware on Fourth Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday ... 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Museum tours; history photos on display on Fourth Street (Cortland Hardware). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Holmen tour features a garden with structure Jun 22, 2008
I always keep my eyes open, Jon said, hoping he ll be able to acquire antique hardware, weathered barn wood, or interesting field stone ... Cost: 5 tour tickets are available at The Blue Cup, Christen Farm Nursery, Ethel s Attic, Festival Foods in Holmen and Onalaska, Hardware Hank, Holmen Meat Market, and Rudy s. Tickets will not be available at the gardens. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New Hartford residents in cleanup mode Jun 19, 2008
After the store took in 31 inches of water in the sales areas, third-generation New Hartford Trust Worthy Hardware owner Randy Johnson began to restock the items he moved off lower shelves and displays ... He stopped by Trustworthy Hardware to buy bird feed. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New Hartford begins unpleasant task of cleaning up after flood Jun 18, 2008
He stopped by Trustworthy Hardware to buy bird feed. It will be one of the final sales at the three-generation store. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Community datebook (6/17/08) Jun 17, 2008
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hardware Specialties, 424 W. 54th Ave. Watch Bill Bowers demonstrate how to do wood turning. Bowers is a full-time wood turner and teacher and has published numerous books on wood turning. (Anchorage Daily News)
A small town's bid to stave off the Mighty Miss Jun 17, 2008
It took a petition drive to persuade the local lumberyard and hardware store to stay and many fear that the towns largest retailer, which sells plenty of household items in addition to plywood and nails, will close for good this time if it takes a big hit. In the past few years, Clarksvilles downtown core has been reborn as an arts and antiques district and is the focus of much of the sandbagging effort. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
The end of an era; Carousel Antiques closes; All the Best to move in Jun 13, 2008
It s another icon, like the Cohasset Hardware store, gone. These are things that have been in town for a long time, said Bigley, a Cohasset resident. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Street dance will be held June 20, 21 Jun 13, 2008
The Main Street Program is partnering with Ace Hardware, Kwik Trip and Glenn's Market and Catering to offer raffle prizes. In addition to the popular 50/50 raffle where the winner receives cash, three 25 gas cards from Kwik Trip will also be raffled off. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 7, 2008
my parents ran one of the local funeral homes, got an education, dined at Capri Pizza (and STILL IDOLIZE THEM), strolled the midway every year at the Grape Festival, bought light bulbs at Turner Hardware, had my bike fixed at Bill's Bicycle Shop on Lodi Ave, loved old man Felton's El Topaz ... Anyone remember the short stint Coast To Coast Hardware had at the Mar-Valshopping center. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rock Legends' Stuff On Block This Weekend May 29, 2008
Mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, 500T and 496R ceramic humbucking pickups with gold hardware in a natural finish, with black leather Allan's Music guitar strap, an extra brown leather Levy's guitar strap and 10 packages of replacement strings. "This guitar has been in my collection for 22 years. I am always on the lookout for these limited edition 00004000 Gibson Explorer guitars. They are not as rare as the original 1958 edition but still very hard to find.Dallas found this one in... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Photo Gallery: Make Empty Walls Works of Art May 8, 2008
Nail hardware through kraft paper; carefully remove kraft paper, leaving hardware in place. Hang frames on hardware ... Hanging hardware (nails, hooks, etc. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
TCNJ to host 33rd Trenton Computer Festival Apr 10, 2008
Personal computing/electronics fans can find plenty of bargains on new and used hardware and software. This year's keynote speaker on Saturday is David Perry, global di rector of education for Trend Micro, who will talk on identity theft. (NJ.com -- Times)
BPL raffle tickets for $100 baskets are now on sale Apr 3, 2008
Businesses making donations to date are: Asack Shoes, Atlantic Car Wash, Atlantis Seafood, Aubuchon Hardware, Balance Massage, Bay State Liquor and Buzzards Bay Antiques ... 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)
Finding bargains Apr 2, 2008
"We have still have some awfully nice hardware, books, furniture, appliances and clothing, especially children's clothing," Lamb said. "I think you'll find what you're looking for here.". (The Examiner)
Pa. Maple Festival pays tribute to Mother Nature’s gift Mar 28, 2008
Men gathered around a pot-bellied stove at Shipley Hardware Company in Meyersdale formed the idea of having a festival to celebrate the maple season. It all started when the ever-popular American songstress, Kate Smith, who in 1947 on her daily noontime broadcast, mentioned that she would appreciate a taste of some good Vermont maple syrup. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
'Modder' turns hobby into career Mar 28, 2008
Ben Heck attains legendary status tinkering with video-game hardware ... Better known as Ben Heck, the 32-year-old Wisconsin native has attained legendary status among "modders," hobbyists who tinker with video-game hardware to make it do things the original designers never intended. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Dunsmuir Hardware is town's oldest continuously operating business Mar 20, 2008
Dunsmuir Hardware is town's oldest continuously operating business ... Ron McCloud, who purchased Dunsmuir Hardware in 1975 with his wife, Pat, stands at the counter of the store, which has become a tourist attraction with its antiques and historic memorabilia ... You probably don't rank hardware stores high on your list of top tourist attractions. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Letters to the Editor - 3/6/2008 Mar 7, 2008
" does not seem to be anything binding, at least not to GWB. He has neither preserved, nor protected nor defended the Constitution. Quite the opposite, he has sought to do as much damage to the Constitution as he is able to do and with the help of The Cheney Branch, has succeeded in violating the 4th and 14th Amendments as well as habeas corpus rights of the American People, he will only stop if removed from office either by time or IMPEACHMENT. I do hope that whoever becomes the next President... (North County Times)
Poor displaced by Jakarta beautification drive Mar 7, 2008
The street markets, by contrast, are often essential for the very poor, who rely on them for food, clothing, sometimes shelter, hardware and just about everything else, including jobs. Demolishing the smaller markets is a relatively easy way to clear ground for new development, because their tenants often lack titles to the land they occupy. (International Herald Tribune)
HARRIET TYSON, Feb 24, 2008
Over the 40 years they lived in Massachusetts, she painted, papered and moved walls, designed custom hardware and accessories and refinished many pieces of furniture for their 200-year old New England colonial home. Moving to Green Valley increased Harriet and Ty s opportunity to play bridge and meet new friends. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pathway Christian School holds fundraiser Feb 21, 2008
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home donated cash and Yotty's Hardware donated a wind up flashlight. For additional information, please contact Pathway School at 656-5443 or Dan Kemp at 656-3824. (Kalona News, IA)
eBook - fact or fiction? Feb 20, 2008
I can see when talking about ebooks many reviewers and indeed the article separated the ebook software from the actual hardware-reading device. This is good because it is the hardware device that lets the software down and stops it from mainstream acceptance ... Poor software and hardware with an expensive initial outlay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
House near Dixie annihilated by winds Feb 19, 2008
On Monday, Brooks Hardware, Second Blessings, St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Covington Baptist Association all sent supplies. Copyright. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
On display: Manufactured Magnificence America s Finest Historic Hardware (through April) and Hi-tech Buildings of the 1890s (through March 8), Admission: 5, children under 12 are free. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Businesses putting forward a fresh face Feb 9, 2008
VISTA ---- For years, the Dura Paint building on Main Street looked like an old-fashioned hardware store. Beige exterior walls. (North County Times)
Little house on the prairie Feb 4, 2008
Doors and windows that date back to the 1880s, many containing original glass and hardware, are stacked inside a warehouse. Old nails have been pulled from weathered framing lumber, waiting to be resized to make the wall studs for one of the three tiny houses under construction or on order. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008
Started as a line of utilitarian bags that were sold in hardware stores, the line's offerings continue to be functional first, but super stylish as well. Jack Spade, 117 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-262-2632. (Boston Globe)
Asia's Lavish Lodging Jan 22, 2008
At the Four Seasons, Marunouchi, a valet will escort you to your room to make sure you know how to work all the high-falutin' electronics and hardware. Intimate "Inns". (International Herald Tribune)
Green fashions finding a following among designers Jan 13, 2008
A designer at Esprit in the late '80s and early '90s, Grose developed that company's E-Collection, which used alternative dyes, organic cotton and non-electro-plated hardware and was sold between 1992 and 1995. "Once you go up the supply chain and scratch below the surface of fashion and realize its impacts and design around those impacts, it's really engaging," Grose says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A&J Supply stays put but changes with the times Jan 3, 2008
That wouldn't happen today," she said. Because the store was also Fritz's home before they took it over, the Barkers have removed several walls to open up the space for their needs. If one looks at the ceiling, rough-hewn beams hold up the roof, and there's even a section of railroad rail used for a beam. The Barkers like the rustic look and wanted to keep it cozy and home-like. The store was originally an Army surplus store and then iron was offered for sale as well. But the Barkers have... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Cartersville farm house brought back to life Dec 20, 2007
The focal point of the cozy den is an old wood hardware cabinet that served as the inspiration for Jim Andrews' entertainment center. He purchased the cabinet from a local hardware store that was going out of business ... In the kitchen, Jim Andrews used another piece of the old hardware cabinet to make a small island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Great gifts without the road trip Dec 12, 2007
They've also got the Marmot Liftie work gloves with extra oomph, mimicking the hardware store glove but with a little insulation. Theodore. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Pittsburgh's love of the Tudor Dec 8, 2007
Tickets, $20, are available at the office or at Rollier's Hardware. Proceeds go to the Make A Wish Foundation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Private Company Accepts Google Lunar X Prize Challenge Dec 7, 2007
Prime contractor for Odyssey Moon's lunar landing hardware is MDA of Canada ... MDA has a strong track record of success in providing space hardware, such as robotic arms for the space shuttle and the International Space Station, key technology utilized in the U.S. Orbital Express Flight Demonstration Mission, and building commercial remote sensing radar spacecraft ... "Our goal is to have our technical baseline [for the lunar hardware] developed by mid-2008, and we'll have something to show... (Space.com)
Cressys will close doors mid-December Dec 6, 2007
You can still find a good selection of newspapers, stuffed toys, shoes, T-shirts, silk flowers, greeting cards, craft supplies, hardware, lampshades, wrapping paper and baseball cards. He should have the greeting cards available right through to closing day, since the vendors have promised to buy them back from him. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Become acquainted with 'A Southern Charm' Nov 28, 2007
Guests touring the home of Glendal and Charlotte Reid on Dec. 9 will find a home built in the 1890's -affirmed by hardware, doorknobs and fixtures, throughout the home. Charlotte Reid's paternal grandfather, Meek Gaston, built the house as a single story, dog trot style home. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Turkey leftovers, packed stores and plenty of trees Nov 27, 2007
Another local Christmas tree vendor, Kuhn s Brothers Pro Hardware in Milton, also had a busy opening weekend ... We felt this was a natural tie-in to the hardware business, he said. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
NASA: Spacesuit's Smoky Smell Prompts Spacewalk Ban Nov 15, 2007
"So far, they have not found any evidence of a combustion event, and not found any hardware damage," NASA spokesperson Brandi Dean told SPACE.com Tuesday. According to a Monday ISS status report, an astronaut smelled a smoke-like smell inside a NASA spacesuit while working inside a test-version of the station's U.S. Quest airlock. (Space.com)
Tri-County Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities hosts awards banquet Nov 10, 2007
Corporate sponsors for the event included Blood Assurance; Hutcheson Medical Center; The Bank of LaFayette; Hammond-Jones Hardware; Professional Park Associates; Gateway Bank; Northwest Georgia Bank; William P. Slack, Attorney at Law; Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation; Mike Rasbury, Social Security representative; Goodwill Industries; Family Dollar Corporate Office; Propex; Jenkins Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep; A+ Driving School; Northwest Georgia Career Center; Shaw Industries; Ringgold... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Turner Hall River Rats Spread Art Around Boonville Nov 7, 2007
Mary Ann Snapp chose a riverboat theme for her chair and it's on display at Snapp's Hardware. At the soon to be Maggie's Bar and Grill, a lovely birdbath and chair entitled, Woodland Melody , the creative work of Deb Jewett, grace the window. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
O'Brien on trade talk Nov 2, 2007
The entry titled "Braves already heating up Hot Stove," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ambiance lights up new Grand Hall Nov 2, 2007
In the northeast corner, the spot where a large safe once stood is now a small stage for the performing arts and in the southwest corner, the upgrade of era appropriate hardware and some decorative touches allows the bathroom to take on a true 1930's look, said Klein. Again, true to its time period, the second floor is not handicapped accessible though the Kleins are currently exploring various options. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Black-and-white wow! Oct 26, 2007
For instance, it doesn't cost any more to buy cabinet hardware that underscores the style, color or design of the overall room. Surprise. (AZCentral -- Home)
Downtown businesses to get facelift Oct 25, 2007
photo/ The former Caulk Hardware building is one of 11 downtown businesses that will get a facelift thanks to a 150,000 Kentucky Renaissance Facade Grant ... The businesses approved for funding are Ht Shop, Merle Norman, Chandler's Office Supply, the Willock Building, the former Caulk Hardware building, Kidwell's Antiques, Wise, Lee er, Mitchell's Men's Wear, Miller's Land Surveying, Firestone and First United Methodist Church. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
KDC recognizes Main Street Program Oct 23, 2007
They included a promotion award for the Downtown Diagon Alley event, a promotion award for the Leavenworth Home and Garden Show, an economic restructuring award for Social Suppers, an economic restructuring award for Soul Supply and Hardware, an outstanding merchant award for Queen s Pantry and a volunteer of the year award for Steve Lambeth ... According to Scheidt, the show gave area hardware, plant and home decorating stores a chance to showcase their inventories. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
