Obituaries for July 21 Jul 21, 2008
He served in the U.S. Army as a medic during World War II. He enjoyed playing cards, ballroom dancing with his late wife, opera music and spending time with family and friends. He was the widow of Dorothy E. Stover DiZebba, who died in 2003. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ultimate Recycler, or Junk Queen? 05-18-2008 May 21, 2008
Same with old marbles, dominoes and playing cards. If I ever get around to making collages like the one I made 30 years ago using watch and clock parts, I ll have the makings of old and new game pieces stored in recycled glass jars. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Boston summer hotel deals, from $123 May 6, 2008
Two Kimpton Kids Kits, which include a sudsy bath sponge, a deck of Kimpton playing cards, a yo-yo, a kids' luggage tag, a coloring pad with crayons, and a Kimpton Kids backpack, round out the offer. The hotel sits on the bank of the Charles River in Cambridge, across from downtown Boston. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fun and games in not so fast lanes May 6, 2008
These were not regular playing cards and card games. These cards that were blown, thrown, flipped, tossed, collected and traded were very special. (Xinhuanet, China)
Communities to roll out red carpet May 2, 2008
"At each location, you will be given a playing card (while supplies last). You may collect as many playing cards as you want, but you can only receive one card from each location. At the end of your Treasure Hunt, turn in your best 5-card hand to the Chenoa information booth downtown for a chance to win the coveted TREASURE!," the Red Carpet Web site notes. Rules for the hunt are also listed on the Web site. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Tina Jimmerson, 73, teacher, proselytizer May 2, 2008
Rather, three of them enjoyed playing cards while listening to Mrs. Jimmerson. "Tina was a big talker," Mrs. Smith said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kathleen C. Louis Apr 10, 2008
She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Louis and one brother, John Popple. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Kathleen “Kay” C. Louis Apr 5, 2008
She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and reading. She is survived by: her children, Patricia ( Toney) North of New Auburn, Frank (Mary) Mommsen of Sheridan, Wyo. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bringing something extra to card games Feb 22, 2008
(Microsoft, for the Xbox 360, $10): The match-three puzzle game such as Bejeweled, Hexic or Puzzle Quest is a staple of Xbox Live Arcade, but new studio Void Star Creations has given it a fresh twist by adding playing cards. Instead of lining up jewels, you move around cards to create poker hands of three-of-a-kind or better, and it's thrilling when you can pull off that elusive royal flush. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Not so fast! Artisans tout benefits of keeping a sedate pace Feb 7, 2008
" Strauss admires what she calls the slowest sofa ever made, a group project from Raw Nerve, a graphic design and branding company in London. Their Life Is Suite couch began as a tufted leather number that eight Raw Nerve designers found on the street one day a few years ago. "We could see it had quite a life," said Kieran McMillan, Raw Nerve's director, who explained how the designers spent weeks creating eight imaginary stories - about a couple bickering, for example, and a grandfather reading... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Judy Chadwick Jan 24, 2008
She was a ceramic artist, enjoyed playing cards, traveling and looking for antiques. She was a member of the Rebecca Circle at First Christian Church -Disciples of Christ. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The fun of the hunt Jan 14, 2008
Dave Haack of Bancroft started by collecting playing cards. His own personal favorite is an unopened pack of early 1990s Mike Ditka s NFL Picks cards. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Atlantic shoppers vainly search for open stores Dec 27, 2007
I personally think that all stores should be closed on Boxing Day so that family and friends can just spend the time visiting, tobogganing, skating, playing cards and just plain old enjoying the spirit of being together and being GRATEFUL for the gifts and accomplishments of the current year. This fills our hearts with love and joy. (CTV.ca)
10 gift ideas for the air travel enthusiast Dec 21, 2007
Vintage airline memorabiliaAuthentic vintage memorabilia, such as playing cards, cabin service dinnerware and uniforms, also make a great gift. One way to find items is to do a search on eBay (BOAC bag for example, or Pan Am crew tag), but you can also buy them on sites such as CabinClass. (MSNBC -- Travel)
News obituary: The trailblazer Nov 25, 2007
Also active at the VFW and the senior center and employed at the Alcove Supper Club and Eat at Joe s, Florence stayed busy with hobbies like playing cards, needlepoint and collecting antiques. Arc, however, always remained important to Florence. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Vintage Sports Report Jul 28, 2007
Its a set of 52 playing cards packed into its own box and advertised on the Popular indoor baseball game. Each card had two players, one at the top and another at the bottom. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Devotion or dementia? Make the call Jul 27, 2007
Where you'll find me on a Friday night: cooking and playing cards with friends, dining at a new restaurant or. A 34 year-old transplant to metro Atlanta who has found her dating experience here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cartamundi Acquires Production and Commercialization Rights to Thinfilm's Memory Technology Under a Patent and Know-How, License Agreement Jun 28, 2007
Cartamundi is the global market leader in the production and sale of playing cards. The cards are manufactured by 6 production units worldwide (Belgium, Germany, the UK, the U.S., Brazil and Poland). (Primezone Releases)
May 16-31, 2007 Obituaries May 23, 2007
She enjoyed gardening, canning home goods, playing cards, word puzzles and especially crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Bussing; three infant siblings. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
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)
Today's Obits Mar 28, 2007
HILTON, N.Y. " Frederick B. Russell, 77, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Highlands of Brighton in Rochester. Fred was a 1947 graduate of Hampton Academy and High School and of the University of New Hampshire in 1951. He served with the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s, after which he became a chemical engineer at the Eastman Kodak Co., retiring to his lakeside home in Hilton several years ago. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Van Nierop) Russell of Hilton; sons Jeffrey Russell and Alan Russell of... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wizards veterans conjure new trading card company Mar 19, 2007
The Seattle-based company will dish out a hefty $1 million in prize money at a series of nationwide tournaments just as it's rolling out the second series of collectible playing cards. Called "The Spoils," the card game aims for the same 15- to 30-year-old largely male audience that Magic targets. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Fagin's Treaures: taking a walk into the past Mar 1, 2007
The shop has everything from Royal Dalton, figurines, crystal, china, art glass, a wonderful collection of old vintage costume jewelry, Persian rugs, old playing cards, old manicure sets, old magazines, candlesticks, and even old sheet music. They will be adding some fine jewelry as well as an assortment of sterling pieces and sterling jewelry. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
U.S. Playing Card sold to New York firm Jan 7, 2007
Cincinnati-based U.S. Playing Card is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of playing cards -- including Bee, Hoyle, Bicycle and Aviator brands -- children's card games, collectible times, puzzles and card accessories for the North American retail market. It also is the largest supplier of cards to casinos worldwide. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
