Zearing Computer Tech and Radio Shack marks 25 years Dec 11, 2008
It had been the Paper Horse and Ladder and Bin prior to the latest business ... com, the Bureau County Republican or Shaw Newspapers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Locked in on the hoop Dec 10, 2008
Sneakers are prison-issue Bob Barker's - "thin as paper," says Perry, the showboating point guard ... Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
'Sexy French maid' lost in translation Dec 10, 2008
"They have to sign a paper that strictly says the maid will do no activity except cleaning," Perez said ... " He vacuums and mocks It's just the tough economic times, he said, and the need for a guy in the boat business to keep afloat. Then he reminded me that he's not alone, and that newspaper columnists like me ought to be thinking about a Plan B, too. "Your job is hanging on by a thread," Perez said. "You're almost done, bro. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wall Street Shears Bonuses Dec 10, 2008
Post-Idol Blake Lewis The third-place runner up on American Idol talks about his unique career and first CD. Toilet Paper Wedding The bride wore white and tied the knot in a Times Square restroom. You have to wonder. (Forbes -- Business)
Four special homes to be visited Dec 9, 2008
Be sure to check out the leopard wall paper in the master bathroom ... Lee Central Coast Newspapers ... 2008 Lee Central Coast Newspapers. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Venice Christmas Markets Dec 9, 2008
Sponsored by the Artisan Association, the market features Christmas ornaments and decorations of Murano glass, traditional carnival masks, ceramics, jewelry, marbled paper and other Venetian craft specialties. The glass ornaments vary from delicate iridescent colored balls that look like bubbles frozen in mid-air, to fanciful blown shapes and little glass baubles in bright primary colors. (Suite101.com)
Need a gift? (3) Dec 9, 2008
Buy a child's easel stocked with paper and supplies at Michaels for $39. 99. (The Herald-Palladium)
David Lister: BBC prefers showbiz over substance Dec 6, 2008
From news to drama, and this paper devoted leader space on Tuesday to how absurdly quickly the credits rolled in the new detective drama Wallander. I wanted to know who played Wallander's father. (Independent)
Fears recycling will go to landfill over Christmas Dec 6, 2008
Used wrapping paper and packaging from presents, that households hope to recycle over the Christmas period, could end up in landfill because of the economic downturn ... A collapse in the price of used plastic, aluminium and paper means councils are struggling to sell on recycled materials ... Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency, said there is a risk some councils will be forced to dump recycled materials in landfill as space to store plastic bottles or paper safely runs out. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Sheriff cracks a suspected burglary ring Dec 6, 2008
Two search warrants were served in San Andreas, which led to the recovery of guns, jewelry, construction tools, electronic items, collectible sports cards and an all terrain vehicle, Calaveras County Sheriff s Sgt. Dave Seawell said. We currently have five people in custody, Seawell said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Sharon Christianson looks over the Sword of American Freedom belonging to Jim McNany, who purchased the item from the United States Historical Society. The sword is one of many items that will be on display this weekend at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Country Inn & Suites. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Dec 5, 2008
Hickman said that the roadshow buyers are always looking for any and all coins minted before 1964; paper money of all denominations printed before 1934; gold coins, scrap gold; investment gold; jewelry; platinum; silver; war items; and other antiques including guns, toys, trains, dolls, advertising and basically anything old ... While we welcome your observations regarding the newspaper, these should be directed to the editor or publisher by e-mail or phone, as we cannot respond to you via this... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Applause Calendar Dec 5, 2008
SACRED HEART CULTURAL CENTER: 1301 Greene St.; Women on Paper exhibit through December; tours of 103-year-old former church noted for architecture; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; (706) 826-4700. From the Thursday, December 04, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Make your presents felt: Spend time if you can't spend money Dec 4, 2008
Natchez resident Pam Frank, who founded an annual scrapbook convention that drew almost 300 to the Natchez Convention Center this year, makes scrapbooks using chipboard from old notebooks and cardstock paper ... Make a memory jar - Get a glass jar, and ask your children to write their favorite memories of Grandma, Grandpa or a specific person on paper ... Don't buy wrapping paper. (The Clarion-Ledger)
ACTIVITIES SET FOR FOOD PANTRY JAM IN LEWISTOWN Dec 3, 2008
Donations of nonperishable foods, paper towels and toilet tissue, and checks made out to Lewistown Food Pantry will be appreciated. Music will be provided by Dennis Stremmel, Carl Day, Jack Cox, and Fuzzy Adams from 2 to 4 p.m. An auction and other entertainment will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Hilda's Country Jammers then will play from 5 to 8 p.m.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Blue Ridge Mountain city of Asheville, N.C., offers Biltmore and beyond to those seeking art, music, food Dec 2, 2008
When the local paper asked for help in devising a new city motto, Asheville's gay community responded: "Ten thousand lesbians can't be wrong.". Asheville is filled with galleries and funky boutiques in its very walkable, art-deco downtown that is a national historic district. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Cash in trade for your treasure Nov 30, 2008
These treasure seekers are interested in coins and paper currency issued before 1965 ... While we welcome your observations regarding the newspaper, these should be directed to the editor or publisher by e-mail or phone, as we cannot respond to you via this blog. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Barack Obama, and the Rush For Election Souvenirs Nov 30, 2008
"A lot of people call us crazy," he told the paper, "but I think it's a worthwhile hobby. It keeps me broke most of the time." Like any master hunter, he had a scavenger's instincts. He would write to missionaries serving in the most remote corners of the world, offering a modest contribution in return for two samples of the local currency. (Time.com)
Creamery site to rise anew Nov 28, 2008
In Raleigh, the If It's Paper store at 5619 Hillsborough St. is closing as part of a companywide shut down of nearly half of its 22 stores. The final day for the store will be Dec. 20. (News & Observer)
Louis Prang, Father of American Chr... Nov 27, 2008
They had components that folded, jumped up or out and often swayed from left to right by use of a paper tab. Prang used rich layers of mellowed gold ink. (Suite101.com)
* FEATURE: Couple gets married in eco-friendly fashion Nov 26, 2008
Instead of sending out invitations on paper, the guests received electronic invitations, Hsia said, adding: We also asked guests to bring their own eating utensils to avoid using disposable ones. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
CALENDAR: Check out pet events throughout Northwest Indiana Nov 26, 2008
Monetary donations always are needed, as are Pedigree dog and puppy food, Purina cat and kitten chow, Clay cat litter, Simple Green, Fabuloso, 55-gallon trash bags, paper towels and a dehumidifier ... Magazines, shopping catalogs, newspapers, office and school papers, and junk mail all may be accepted ... Drop off the paper in the green and yellow bin, located just south of the building at 1103 West End Ave.. (Munster Times, IN)
Hanson tops off an overwhelming year Nov 25, 2008
I grew up about an hour from Columbus and when I was kid (long before the Internet) I couldn t wait for the paper to come everyday to read the box ... I used to cut the All Star lineups out of the paper every year and save them ... e., that the Braves woudl pursue Furcal after a Peavy-for-Escobar deal is made), because it just plain doesn t make sense right now, and because there s already been one completely false report about Furcal today coming out of a Latin American newspaper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Digging up the past Nov 24, 2008
Williams said she was glad to finally learn more about the dozen arrowheads she had brought wrapped in tissue paper. Her father has stumbled across the artifacts 50 years ago on his ranch northwest of Wendover, Nev. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Race to build new nuclear reactors start Nov 22, 2008
The energy White Paper, unveiled by trade and industry secretary Alistair Darling today, strengthens the Government's stance that nuclear must form a part of energy supply in the future. Britain's current reactors are aging and must be replaced if nuclear is to continue as part of the mix of energy supply. (Yahoo News -- Nuclear Power and Waste)
SHELF LIFE - Library’s redesign nearly complete Nov 22, 2008
Or, fill a Missoula Public Library tote bag and you won t need wrapping paper. Library merchandise sales benefit the Friends of the Library and proceeds are used to support library programs and services. (Missoulian, MT)
Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Among the performers are: Gino Severini (Cortona 1883 -- Paris 1966) with Danseuse, tempera on canvas paper (estimated 25. 000/30. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... " Indeed, it has clearly been a key influence in Martin's recently released homewares collection - the inspiration is visible in her graceful Lyrebirds wallpaper designs and her Eucalyptus and Lace rugs. The film harks back to a time when Australia's European settlers were subconsciously taking design cues from native fauna and flora, including waratahs, wattles... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Female artisans showcase their goods at Needham show Nov 20, 2008
Damora, a trained architect, draws large florals on paper designed for architectural drawings. Female artisans showcase their goods at Needham show. (Needham Tab, MA)
Auction set to sell Otsego paper mill site Nov 18, 2008
OTSEGO -- The old Rock-Tenn Co. paper mill site is up for sale again ... Rock-Tenn had been one of Otsego's largest taxpayers and employers before its owners abruptly closed the paper mill in 2004 ... The city of Plainwell owns the downtown riverfront property where Plainwell Paper once operated, but Otsego City Manager Thad Beard said that to his knowledge the city of Otsego has no interest in purchasing the former Rock-Tenn site. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Photo enthusiasm brightens gray skies in Paris Nov 16, 2008
Shoji Ueda's self-portrait with a gorilla mask, a 1975 silver gelatin print, went for $18,000, while two Hosoes were ink-printed on special silk paper like Japanese traditional scroll paintings. One was actually a breath-taking four piece folding screen rendering of rice-fields snapped up by a Swiss collector for $35,000. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Election: Saving these historic papers Nov 14, 2008
Newspapers are hot items lately as collectibles. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency produced sellouts of newspapers across the nation ... There have been long lines in the newspaper's lobby as customers bought copies of the paper and other memorabilia. (Florida Times-Union)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Highlights: Luxury bed linens, Asian home accents and furniture, quality cookware and gadgets, paper party items, fine art, Italian art glass, garden sculpture, fancy footwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts, handcrafted jewelry (also pearl and semiprecious), women's coats and active wear, infant and toddler clothing, eco-friendly gifts, pet products and more. Details: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20-22. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more Nov 11, 2008
Or my favourite find: a selection of handmade paper, including historic maps of London and New York City. And don't miss the large collection of greeting cards. (Globe and Mail)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
edumacation wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:50 PM:" lodian: Here is the second link. We are so lucky that we still have freedom of the press. I was talking today with with David C Wheelock who wrote this article. David is the Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. He has been receiving a lot of publicity in the WSJ and American Banker because of his research paper published only days ago on "State Mortgage foreclosure Moratoria during the Great Depression". Ben Bernanke and Henry... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Critic's picks - visual arts Nov 9, 2008
DRAWN TO DRAMA: ITALIAN WORKS ON PAPER 1500-1800 ... Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company ... DRAWN TO DRAMA: ITALIAN WORKS ON PAPER 1500-1800. (Boston Globe)
Making ends meet Nov 7, 2008
PAPER TOWEL SNIFFER: Paper towel manufacturers prefer their products to be odorless before, during and after their use. Naturally, paper towel sniffers ensure that once a paper towel is used, there is no noticeable scent. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008
She wanted a copy of the newspaper that recorded Barack Obama's historic win, but Shonya Edwards, 20, wasn't quick enough. The paper was gone Wednesday afternoon when she came to the The Clarion-Ledger's Congress Street office to pick up the edition ... "We've been to five stores looking for a newspaper," Edwards said, "and they were sold out. I just wanted something that I could put in a scrapbook. "I am pregnant now, and I wanted something I could keep so that my baby could read about the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obama fans snatch up newspapers as keepsakes Nov 6, 2008
Hungry for a piece of Obama-bilia, people in San Diego and across the country snatched up copies of newspapers Wednesday while Internet sellers hawked whatever they could find connected to America's first black president-elect ... This is history, Marcie Williamson of Logan Heights said after she bought five copies of The San Diego Union-Tribune Wednesday afternoon at the paper's main office in Mission Valley ... Williamson said she and her mother, Bettie Davis, spent an hour looking for a copy... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Obama Victory Sparks Sellout of Papers; Daily Press Rolls Out Second Run Of Historic Edition Nov 6, 2008
Barack Obama's historic election as America's first African-American president sparked a sellout of Daily Press newspapers Wednesday, taking by surprise circulation managers who had increased their normal print run by 25. The newspaper paper immediately published an Extra second run of 15,000 additional copies to meet demand for the historic edition ... By midday the Daily Press's circulation department was racing to refill newsstands throughout the paper's distribution area. (WTKR.com, VA)
Mad Men, Mad Women Nov 4, 2008
If thats how u roll,my dykk is flat by the time u finish signing that paper ... The Oakland paper is talking about the Raiders interest in Mike Vick when he gets out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'Treasure Hunters' coming to Bismarck Nov 3, 2008
They are looking for all coins made before 1965, all paper money printed before 1965, and jewelry. Also, any platinum or silver, all old musical instruments and much more. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
The collection is kept in a glass display cabinet so dust doesn't gather on the delicate papier-mache, paper pulp and cellulose items. He owns two large paper-pulp lanterns, popular from the 1930s to 1950s, one in the shape of a pumpkin and the other resembling the head of a black cat. (Fresno Bee)
It's a Wonderful Life Collectibles Oct 24, 2008
These paper artifacts are worth considerably less than the originals. It's a Wonderful Life Foreign Movie Posters. (Suite101.com)
Eminem Gives A Peek Into His Personal Life In 'The Way I Am' Memoir Oct 24, 2008
" Em told the paper that he originally intended the project to be a "scrapbook for my fans," but as he sat down to compile it, big chunks of first-person narratives began to form from interviews with Jenkins. "Rap is one big Fantasy Island," Eminem, 36, writes in the book. "It's the place I always retreat to when things get too hectic in real time ... " Calling his voice very "natural" and saying he has an "everyman" appeal, Jenkins paints Em as somewhat of a lone wolf lately, one who had a lot... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Work Release Program Oct 22, 2008
The building which was in the news paper is one of two buildings there ... This was in the paper on Oct.8th with the address and a picture. (New Iberia, LA)
Taking the reins in Spain Oct 19, 2008
Maybe the slide began when we emptied our purses of large metal discs known as money and filled them with flimsy paper known as cash ... n's first novel, "The Creator's Map," is not gold but paper, sacred paper ... Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
PressBox shifting to monthly publication Oct 16, 2008
Baltimore s free weekly sports newspaper, will soon become a monthly publication and devote more resources to its online format. The newspaper, which debuted in April 2006, will print its last weekly edition on Oct. 23 ... The move will double the paper s size from a current average of 32 pages a week to at least 64 pages in each month s issue. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Beverly Jeans Gift Oct 14, 2008
She has artwork, wrapping paper and journals by Papaya, out of Ashland; little Momiji dolls with messages inside, Yoo Hoo and Friends squeezable lemurs; short stories by artist Brian Andreas, such as "Hearing Voices" and "Still Mostly True," that were inspired by his family; unique birthday cards; soft, colorful socks and a variety of Hello Kitty paraphernalia ... Scott herself likes to create paper art like collages and cards and will incorporate her work into the store as well as some of the... (Daily Triplicate)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
Over the years he has devised spectacular structures from everyday objects, such as plastic drinking straws and paper tissues. By combining them on a grand scale, he persuades us to forget their usual purpose and to focus on their delicacy, translucence and other aesthetic qualities. (International Herald Tribune)
Main Street jitters: Shaky economy has Stevi merchants hurting, hopeful Oct 11, 2008
Everybody who signed that bad paper, anybody who loaned the bad paper, they're all to blame. There are no innocent victims. (Missoulian, MT)
Experienced shoppers find the right price at yard sales Oct 11, 2008
Advertise in the newspaper, as many shoppers plan their day around the paper. Put up signs around your neighborhood. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wagon Wheel Market Day at Rock Ranch Oct 10, 2008
This 40 by 40 tent is full of Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, ceramic houses, pre-lit artificial Christmas trees and other Christmas items - all priced 40 to 60 percent off the original retail price. This is not your typical crafts festival. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Rants and raves Oct 7, 2008
RAVE TO The Augusta Chronicle for the pink newspaper ... What in the world were you thinking, printing this entire paper in pink ... I'M ALL FOR THE wonderful cause, but the pink newspaper is very hard to look at and it causes headaches for me and my co-workers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tobacco & Heritage Festival is near Oct 5, 2008
God Made all wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:24 AM:" To the person that wrote aboveGOD bless you and your opionalthough there are many in this today but i have never gave my opion on the paper site but when i read this I have to, yes tobacco products may kill but in the world today there are not may things that does not kill you and it is the choses people choose to make, If tobacco was not around years ago and today there are a lot of familys who would have been starving, homeless, and poverty stated so... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Students at Vose Elementary School in Beaverton raise money for a college scholarship Oct 4, 2008
"But we're going to change that," chimed in sixth-grader Cecilia Fondren, who wrote the radio station essay with former classmate Kate Schlegel, as they spread butcher paper for another garage sale poster. Meanwhile, a group of boys talked about selling duct tape wallets or hosting bake sales because they want to help more students go to college. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
See all the ideas we have for holiday paper crafting including holiday cards, invitations and scrapbooking projects. We have the tools, rubber stamps, decorative papers and embellishments to make your projects dazzle ... Look for paper crafts, photography, quilted and sewn items, art, clothing, decor, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood crafts, knitted/felted items and many other unique gift ideas. (Anchorage Daily News)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Oct 3, 2008
Those items, according to the release, include "coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers..." among other items. "Anything unusual is always a good thing to bring in," said Stott. (Niles Star, MI)
Fall Festival, take two: Sales, activities rescheduled for Oct. 4-5 Oct 3, 2008
Mon Sep 29, 2008, 07:27 PM EDT. Due to inclement weather this past weekend, the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee has rescheduled town-wide sidewalk sales and some of the activities that had been planned for Fall Festival to this upcoming weekend, Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
There will be vendors offering model railroad equipment, tools, clothing and paper products (books, magazines, rule books and time tables) ... Programs are "Genealogical Research in Connecticut Newspapers" by Richard Roberts, Connecticut State Library; "Preservation of Photographs" and "Preservation of Modern Imaging Systems" by David Mishkin of Just Black ; and "Genealogy and Technology: An Old Hobby with a New Twist" by Jack Scully genealogical speaker with 35 years experience ... There will... (Middletown Press, CT)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
Families take pride in making their own decorations with bright paper and natural objects. Italy. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Citizens score strip club Oct 3, 2008
kelly wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:43 AM:" has anybody read the paper on a day to day basis? what is the excuse for all the divorces that are filed weekly?there is no strip club to blame? do you really think this is goig to make the rate go hire than it allready is?wives can go with thier men it isnt just for the men. ". ThankYou wrote on Sep 24, 2008 8:25 AM:" Thank you to the commissioners for looking out for our rights as americans - do not ban something because you disagree with it. Doing so is... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Money funds crash way overblown Sep 21, 2008
On Tuesday, the Reserve Primary fund announced that it had declared 785 million in commercial paper from Lehman Brothers as worthless; as a result, the net asset value of the fund dropped to 97 cents per share ... The banking-company parents of the Evergreen, Dreyfus and Columbia funds all stepped in to take Lehman paper off the hands of their money funds, a move which ensured that those offerings would not break the buck. (Boston Herald)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless Sep 15, 2008
He used money from his job as a paper boy to buy the cars at independent drugstores and Woolworth's ... Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
3,000 Antique Doors (and Counting) Sep 14, 2008
A greater appreciation of old houses and more people wanting to restore them - along with the save-the-planet movement - have sparked the growing interest in architectural salvage, particularly in the last five years, says Rich Ellis, publisher of Architectural Salvage News, a trade paper in Rocky Mount, Virginia ... Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Rossiter: Future antiques tomorrow's art Sep 13, 2008
Bound receipt ledgers, personal stationary, clipboards and graph paper are stunners ... The kind with balance sheets and paper checks bordered with a line for perforation ... Shipping fees outpace bidding for most file cabinets, card catalogs and other vestiges of the paper world traded online via commercial centers such as eBay. (Athens Banner-Herald)
