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    • Events Calendar  Nov 21, 2008
    The parade route is from Krengel's True Value Hardware to the Magic Valley High School. This year's theme is "A Magical Holiday." Assembly time for floats begins at 5 p.m. Information: ; Kathy Schroeder, 280-0843; or Pam Wright, 308-6979. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    An Australiana revival  Nov 20, 2008
    "So many people enquire about the lanterns!" Dunn recommends mixing them, as she did for the film, with inexpensive paper ones and tying them onto a festooning string of lights bought from a hardware store. The Southern Antique Centre, 243 Princes Highway, Kogarah, 9553 7843. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Tri-County Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities hosts annual awards banquet  Nov 15, 2008
    Corporate sponsors and financial contributors for the event included Chickamauga City Schools, Battlefield Civitan Club, Chattanooga Goodwill Industries, LaFayette Area Employer Committee, Northwest Georgia Career Center, Professional Park Associates, Ringgold Telephone Co., Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, Dr. Douglas Graydon, Fred Henry Agency, Precision Embroidery and Printwear, attorney William Slack, Blood Assurance, The Bank of LaFayette, Jackson Realty, Hammond-Jones Hardware,... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    McDowell returns home to focus on economy  Nov 12, 2008
    She had the chance to interview Watt Foster of Foster Fuels, Walter Bass and sons, W.B, and Allen Bass, of Bass Sod Farm, Billy Guthrie of Guthrie's Hardware, her mother and father Charles and Joyce McDowell who used to own and operate L.W. Roark and Company, Mayor Phyllis Campbell, W.T. Carr of Brookneal Dressed Poultry, Barbara LaPrade of Jeffress Funeral Home, Edith Poindexter, the curator for Red Hill and council member Bob Jean, of Staunton River Antiques. McDowell was live all day Friday,... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)

    A plainly lovable game  Nov 4, 2008
    At the very least, LittleBigPlanet will likely have some measurable impact on the kind of people purchasing PlayStation 3 hardware this holiday. Much as moms and dads have been wooed by the social potential and simplicity of the Wii, it seems probable that parents who catch a glimpse of LittleBigPlanet will see in it a similar cuteness, co-operative spirit, and all-ages appropriateness that might make them consider picking up both the game and Sony's console as a gift for the whole family. (Globe and Mail)

    Dumpster dive your way to decor  Nov 3, 2008
    Fontana suggested buying two pieces of Plexiglass from the hardware store and pressing an organic element, such as a beautiful leaf or palm frond, between them. "That gives you that modern organic vibe that is very popular now," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Fall home trends: natural wood, plum, mustard and warm  Oct 24, 2008
    Oiled bronze and worn gold and copper are pushing out shiny silver and stainless steel in fixtures, railings and hardware. "Even polished bronze has gotten warmer," says Ben Sundermeier, owner of Space Planning & Design in Kansas City, Mo. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    The Eddie Ross show: Stylist, blogger, reality TV contender  Oct 21, 2008
    Swap out the hardware. Look past what it is and imagine what it could be. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Winfrey decorator Nate Berkus coming to S.F.  Oct 19, 2008
    He shared a trick he often employs: With a wiring kit that is available at most hardware stores, he transforms vases into one-of-a-kind lamps. A drill, with a bit that works with the material of the vase, is the only tool required. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Sofia Coppola  Oct 14, 2008
    " Coppola wanted a day bag that was "chic, discreet and lightweight and that isn't enormous," adding that "it is hard to find bag without a lot of hardware. " She opens the roomy bag (selling in the monogram version at 1,600, or about $2,190), showing how there is an open pocket enabling her to grab her telephone. The evening clutch ( 800), with its pochette containing a mirror, is "a thing I wanted for myself. (International Herald Tribune)

    Best of Walker winners announced  Oct 11, 2008
    Homes ns Neighborhood: Stanford Place Home Builder/Contractor: David Maples Real Estate Agent: Denise Lindsey, Coldwell Banker Teems Real Estate Agency: Jackson Realty Electrician: David Thompson Plumber: Mitchell s Plumbing Painter: TIE-Scott Weber; Rick Jones Lawn/Landscaping Service: Weed Man Lawn Care Hardware Store: Hammond Jones Furniture Store: Stansell s Furniture. Financial/Banking Stock, Investment and Financial Management Firm/Broker: Edward Jones, Jon Dutton Bank Teller: Katie Cooke,... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Main Street jitters: Shaky economy has Stevi merchants hurting, hopeful  Oct 11, 2008
    Get your dog groomed at Cindy's KBC Pet Grooming, quaff a brew at the Full Moon Saloon, purchase a nail gun at Stevensville Hardware, chew on a sandwich at Mary's Place. And decorate your home with antiques from Bob's. (Missoulian, MT)

    Microsft Extends Windows XP Life By Another Six Months  Oct 7, 2008
    Manufacturers' ability to build components that support both quad- and dual-core hardware platforms continues to impress us. Acer's latest Aspire Gemstone laptops come just in time for the holiday shopping blitz, targeting consumers with a range of entertainment-focused models. (CRN)

    Pokemon 10-Year Retrospective  Oct 7, 2008
    The original Game Boy hardware debuted in 1989. Nine years later, after a incredibly successful, near-decade-long life cycle, its swan song arrived - Pokemon. (IGN Game Boy)

    Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises  Oct 3, 2008
    While theres no way to gauge total demand for our hardware systems, were trying to satisfy as many of those players as possible ... About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii and Nintendo DS systems ... 7 billion video games and more than 470 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii and Nintendo DS, as well as the Game... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Estate sale rich in collectibles  Sep 19, 2008
    There are emblems of Jackson s life and associations here a stained glass hanging emblazoned with his stage name, Bonzell, and the gold hardware in the bathtub given to him by Barbra Streisand, said Jackson s assistant Beverly Fountaine. But Jackson doesn t want to talk about himself and focuses instead on giving back and his collection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    3,000 Antique Doors (and Counting)  Sep 14, 2008
    In the corner behind the register, sorted alphabetically in steel file cabinet drawers and custom-made wooden bins, are more than a million pieces of distinctive aged hardware - cabinet latches, doorknobs, keyhole covers, mortise locks, sash lifts, and skeleton keys, among them ... More typical stock like exterior doors starts at $250, while popular hardware pieces like porcelain doorknobs sell for about $25. (Boston Globe)

    GameStop Unleashes the Force with Midnight Events  Sep 13, 2008
    GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Weekend calendar  Sep 12, 2008
    Beck ict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St. $12; free for ages younger than 12. Call 717-762-4711 or go to. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Over the back fence: News thats  Sep 11, 2008
    Advanced tickets are available at Vincent's Pharmacy, Reardon Briggs Hardware, Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook and the Lyall Memorial Federated Church. For your convenience, tickets may be reserved by phone, by calling the church at 677-3485. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)

    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)

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