How's tricks? Oct 30, 2009
But he adds that retailers have become "fairly smart about celebrations", and not just Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. "They make any excuse they can find to sell products and put them in front of consumers, Halloween is just another example.". (BBC News -- Business)
Buchanan to leave U.S. attorney post Oct 30, 2009
" Ms. Buchanan was instrumental in putting together a Child Safety Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo each year. Volunteers from various law enforcement groups -- including Ms. Buchanan -- would go to the zoo on Mother's Day and provide services like fingerprinting and photographing children. The information would then be placed on a thumb drive and given to the parents, so if they ever need the information in the event their child is lost, it is immediately available. "On every occasion, she was there,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Antique' $inatra letter Oct 28, 2009
She cashed a Mother's Day check from her six kids to buy the screed, in which Sinatra called the columnist a "pimp" and even challenged him to a hair-pulling contest ... She cashed a Mother's Day check from her six kids to buy the screed, in which Sinatra called the columnist a "pimp" and even challenged him to a hair-pulling contest. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mother of slain officer: Losing child tore world apart Oct 28, 2009
She read the last Mother's Day card she would ever get from her daughter. In the card, Fitzgerald said she was glad they had become "grown-up friends.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Get your holiday shopping done quickly and easily Oct 24, 2009
And if you magically finish with your holiday shopping early, don't forget to search for coupons for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and other holidays. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
When The Smoke Clears Oct 24, 2009
It was Mother's Day Weekend 1989, the Los Angeles suburb of Whittier. That's when it happened, in a condo there. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Palm Bay sets vote on plan for vegetation Oct 22, 2009
City leaders say the changes still will allow them to prevent situations where overgrowth could fuel fires like those that ravaged the city on Mother's Day 2008. Last year, Palm Bay had more than 4,200 nuisance complaints. (Florida Today)
Act fast for Costa Rica at $188 R/T Oct 22, 2009
If you cannot find availability over key year-end holidays, book today for next year's celebration dates such as school spring break dates, Easter, Mother's Day, July 4th, birthday, anniversaries or honeymoons. This special deal has no ticket-by date. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Reese Witherspoon on divorce, new love Oct 21, 2009
Gardenias were important too, because every Mother's Day or on my birthday my father would buy small bouquets or corsages for my mother and me. While we were working on the perfume, Avon asked me if I could explore other notes, but I kept going back to white flowers. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Season of the sweets Oct 21, 2009
For some, it doesn't stop with Easter but continues through Mother's Day, Memorial Day, graduation and summer parties, Labor Day and right back to Halloween. "The bulk of us are chasing 5 to 10 pounds a year," McClintic said. (Montana Standard, MT)
How Wonder woman Michelle broke the Payne barrier Oct 17, 2009
I used to buy her Mother's Day gifts at school when everyone would take $2 and buy something for their mum. She was always cooking tea for us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Turning over a new Leith Oct 16, 2009
His change in sound his last covers album was released for Mother's Day, after all was denoted by a deliberate shift last year in the sound of his live shows. Leith felt he needed to test whether his fans were willing to move away from soft rock with him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Remember June Oct 15, 2009
That drive starts at track two as the album opens with one of those hymn-like quasi-folk songs of mourning and celebration which are favourites on Mother's Day albums and at St Patrick's Day gatherings. Having ticked that box, Leith settles into what will be the album's method with Golden Line: a slow start, the drums picking up the tempo as a lead-in to the chorus, which is urgent, string-backed and tending towards grand, with Leith's adult choirboy voice tickling higher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bogus holidays to the 'nth' power Oct 15, 2009
When it comes to Mother's Day and Father's Day, there's a power imbalance between kids and their parents, sure. But you're not expected to send Mom on a cruise or get Dad a new set of clubs while you're still in elementary school. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Macon Police Could Get More Officers and Youth Facility Oct 14, 2009
The building was damaged by the Mother's Day storms so the department had to move out ... He says he has noticed a difference in crime from when the police department had an office there before the Mother's Day storms to now. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Guy Gear for the Home Oct 13, 2009
In addition to their signature 'trophy' heads (bison, deer, moose, and rhino), Cardboard Safari offers full-bodied animals and specialty pieces like hearts (for Mother's Day), trees (for the holidays), and skulls (for Halloween). Each item is made from recycled cardboard and arrives with assembly instructions (part of the fun is putting together the puzzle). (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Local florist on a mission to find home for old, dusty vases Oct 13, 2009
BLOOMINGTON - A birthday bouquet, anniversary roses, Mother's Day bunches - over the years, the vases really add up ... The in-house quantities skyrocket after Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, spring cleaning and holiday clearing, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Q&A With Kendra Schaaf Oct 13, 2009
" GH: Back on Mother's Day The Seattle Times ran a piece on the mothers of some local athletes and they got a story from your mom, and the story went that she had told you that if you placed a certain spot at Canadian Junior Nationals that she would give you a thousand dollars, and never thought you'd actually pull it off, but then you did. What's your recollection of that agreement? KS: "I don't know, we were shopping and talking and she'd say she would give me whatever if I got top-20 and then... (Pac-10.org)
King Cobra Karate among nation's best competitive schools Oct 12, 2009
The club also recently donated $5,000 from its Mother's Day Run to the House of Healing and $1,400 to the Lions Eye Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania Inc. -Riders from Presque Isle BMX recently finished stellar racing seasons. Emily Tallmadge ended up ranked second in the nation among 15-year-old girls, and Briana Delong was fifth in the country among 12-year-old girls. (Erie Times-News, PA)
150 years later, it's still fun and games Oct 8, 2009
It marked Margaret Gardner's final Mother's Day, when she was singled out as the eldest mother in church the year she passed away, said her granddaughter, Tracey Rogers. Such crafts were entered in state fair competition. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Author Mantel wins Booker prize for her historical novel Oct 7, 2009
Mantel, who was made CBE in 2006, saw her first novel, Every Day is Mother's Day, published in 1985. Its sequel, Vacant Possession, followed a year later. (BBC News -- UK)
Driver indicted in May fatality Oct 7, 2009
com A Clarke County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a woman on vehicular homicide charges in connection with a Mother's Day wreck in Eastern Clarke County that killed another local woman ... A Clarke County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a woman on vehicular homicide charges in connection with a Mother's Day wreck in Eastern Clarke County that killed another local woman ... Harris also was returning home after a Mother's Day gathering in Oglethorpe County when her westbound sport utility vehicle... (Athens Banner-Herald)
What's on your mind? Oct 7, 2009
Mother's Day was predictably upbeat, according to a Gross National Happiness index graph on the popular social networking service's blog on Tuesday, but for reasons unknown people's moods evidently sank days later. The pattern was the same for Father's Day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Booker Prize Winner Hilary Mantel Oct 7, 2009
Published her first book, Every Day Is Mother's Day, inspired by her experiences as a social worker, in 1985. Worked as a film critic for Britain's The Spectator magazine from 1987 to 1991. (Time.com)
LC Woman Wants Money Back For Gift Certificates Oct 6, 2009
Jones says she received her gift certificate to Spatini, a local spa and salon of Mesilla Park, from her son as a Mother's Day gift and it just so happened her son-in-law thought it would also make a great gift for Jones' daughter. Each certificate cost about $250. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Hallmark Channel Unveils 'Holiday Countdown' Program Oct 6, 2009
Additionally, Hallmark plans to bring attendant themed programming, whether original or acquired movies, specials and themed series, plus advertising packages, digital content and a presence in 3,200 Hallmark Gold Crown Stores to bear for countdowns saluting Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Fourth of July. A combination of things keyed the network's expanded commitment to special events. (Multichannel News)
Digital Etiquette for the 21st Century Oct 6, 2009
My wife is one of those people who likes printed cards for her birthday, Mother's Day, our anniversary and other occasions ... I often include a personal photo, such as a shot of our kids for Mother's Day or a picture of the two of us for our anniversary, along with appropriate text. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Victims press for action on distracted driving Oct 3, 2009
Zaffke, whose mother was killed a week before Mother's Day, summed up the issue in stark words. "Distracted drivers destroy lives.". (CNN -- Tech)
Phils, Eagles team up to fight breast cancer Sep 30, 2009
"If we can join the Eagles for a good cause like this, we were going to do it. It's really an opportunity to take our support of breast cancer awareness, which is typically around Mother's Day, and to take it through October. We hope we can make a difference in partnering with the Eagles to fight as hard as we can against breast cancer.". After meeting with the Phillies and tossing around ideas to make this partnership work, Banner believed it was all positive. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Thunder release schedule Sep 30, 2009
The Thunder will be home on Mother's Day (May 9) and Independence Day weekend (July 3 and 4). Mid-week "Educational Day" games will return beginning with an 10:35 a.m. start Wednesday, April 14 against Akron. (NJ.com -- Times)
Small wins in struggling Mississippi county Sep 26, 2009
"I missed Mother's Day twice; for two years I missed it. ... So I decided that it was more important for me to be here with my children.". Back home now, she has been searching for work since March, looking as far as 90 minutes away from Fayette. (CNN -- International)
Chrome Cowgirls ride for girls Sep 24, 2009
"They rode over on Mother's Day morning, and spent 2-1/2 hours with the girls," he said. "I was there, and it was just awesome. They made this big circle in the living room, surrounding the girls literally, and it was just sharing personal stories. "One woman said, 'I was pregnant at 17, and now I'm a professional. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
NAMIC Announces Winners of 2009 Excellence in Multi-cultural Marketing Awards Sep 23, 2009
Entry Title: Comcast SVOD Mother's Day Campaign. First Place (Tie). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obama: This debate isn't about race Sep 22, 2009
John McCain's mom on Mother's Day, to expanded roundtables on the top news of the day, to guests answers to viewer's questions it's all fair game in "Take Two.". Web only video. (MSNBC -- Race)
COLD CASE: Questions remain about man and teen, missing 19 years Sep 21, 2009
Dorothy Seelman remembers the last Mother's Day present she received from Mark Seelman before he went missing. He gave me flowers, she said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
The Parenting Place Sep 21, 2009
" Our little boss wrote on May 10, 2009 9:16 AM:" Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. now stop reading this blog, relax and enjoy your day. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Books to learn about Mom's special day Sep 21, 2009
Mother's Day is an odd holiday ... These Mother's Day books are good choices to help your children learn about this special day ... Mother's Mother's Day, written and illustrated by Lorna Balian, is about a mouse going to visit her mother for the holiday. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Kenya: Flower Sector Shrinks 33 Percent After 20-Year Bloom Sep 21, 2009
Dr Mbithi added that there was a slight improvement in May because of Mother's Day, the second most important day in the flower sales calendar. But that was the only good news of the year, as the sector went into the cold season, when growth is subdued. (allAfrica.com)
Does Your Family Have A Emergency Plan? Sep 21, 2009
We found it was really helpful during the 2008 Mother's Day fires. As for other, larger scale emergencies, we meet at the house. (Florida Today)
What Are The Odds? Sep 18, 2009
His 18 top 10s are tied with Stewart for the series lead, and six runnerup finishes show his resilience despite just 202 laps led since Mother's Day. Weakness: His body. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Traditional Ho-Chunk Games to be held at the Encounter Center Sep 18, 2009
The park will close for the season on Saturday, then will re-open on Mother's Day. AKRON, Iowa -- The Historic Akron Opera House will present its second annual historic event, "Travels of the Corps, 1804, The Lewis and Clark Expedition on Sept. 26.Michael F. McDonald of Yankton, S.D. will present a program of songs and stories he has written based on his research of the expedition.Tickets are 25 per person. For more information, call (712) 568-8747. Story Comments 0 comment(s) Please note: The... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
HP's Dandy DreamScreen Sep 17, 2009
The electronic gadgets seem to make great gifts for Mother's Day or other occasions when a gift to Mom is called for. If Hewlett-Packard () has its way, the appeal of digital photo frames will soon widen. (BusinessWeek)
Rockies host World Series foe in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
The Rockies are at San Diego on Cinco de Mayo, at the Dodgers on Mother's Day (May 9), at the Giants on Memorial Day (May 31), at home against the Brewers on Father's Day (June 20), at home against the Giants on Independence Day (July 4), and at home against the Reds on Labor Day (Sept. 6). (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Latham Park announces Art in the Park event Sep 16, 2009
The park will close for the season on Saturday, then will re-open on Mother's Day. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Trial set in widow's murder Sep 14, 2009
She said military officials came to her mother's house on Mother's Day to tell her. "They could not even wait," she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Foster mom doesn't stay retired for long Sep 11, 2009
Like the phone calls and cards on Mother's Day from her foster kids. Or learning that they have been able to overcome obstacles to become happy and successful. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Tyra Banks shows off her real uninteresting hair Sep 10, 2009
When I was rebelling by not cutting my hair during the late 70s, I once overheard some witch at my uncle's country club liken my tresses to pubic hair during Mother's Day. Alex | September 9, 2009 4:25 PM. (FOX61, CT)
People Enjoy Labor Day Weekend at Arrowhead Park Sep 8, 2009
Arrowhead Park closed after the Mother's Day storms, and crews worked for the past year to clear away fallen trees and other debris. It reopened Friday, and campers say they like the newly updated version of the park, and they're happy to spend their holiday enjoying it. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Griffey brings happy returns to Mariners Sep 8, 2009
" The best of Junior in 2009 -- Hit the eighth Opening Day home run of his career, tying Frank Robinson for the most in MLB history. -- The 613th home run of his career, against the Angels, was the 400th of Griffey's career wearing a Mariners uniform. -- A two-run home run against the Twins at the Metrodome was his seventh on Mother's Day, tied for the second-most in MLB history. -- A two-out, two-run pinch-hit home run off D-backs reliever Tony Pena in the eighth inning tied the game and the... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
PHOTOS: Labor Day weekend action Sep 7, 2009
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Arrowhead Park Reopens for Holiday Weekend Sep 5, 2009
The celebration introduced people of Central Georgia to the park that received severe damage from the Mother's Day tornadoes of 2008. The reopening also honored volunteers who helped with clean-up and restoration. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Atlanta race restores NASCAR holiday comfort in South Sep 4, 2009
Darlington has enjoyed robust crowds since moving its 500-mile race to the Saturday night before Mother's Day in 2005. This won't be the first Cup race at Atlanta to conclude under the lights. (USA Today -- Sports)
Downtown Fulton to lose business cornerstone Sep 3, 2009
"I've always loved days like Mother's Day," he said. "We used to have little ones come in with a handful of piggy-bank money and point at something for mom."We always made sure, somehow, they were able to get it, and that was always good fun. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Cookie dough scare highlights food safety gaps Sep 3, 2009
She missed Mother's Day. Her stepsister unexpectedly died last week, but Richard hasn't told Linda, not wanting to add to her stress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Iraq: 4 get death sentence in bank heist case Sep 2, 2009
Five young men who staged one of the largest armored car heists in U.S. history, then spent their loot on strippers, Mother's Day gifts and other luxuries were denied pleas for mercy Monday and ordered to spend at least 25 years in prison. Calling the $9. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Identical (13) Sep 1, 2009
"He got to go home on Mother's Day," Romero said. Dr. Nadine Seger, a neonatologist at Billings Clinic, said the main concerns with premature babies is a risk of infection, an inability to breathe on their own and difficulty feeding. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teen attempts to clear name Former Aquia Harbour teen files suit in attempt to clear his name in recanted rape accusation Aug 30, 2009
One such encounter stemmed from the girl's Mother's Day 2000 accusation that her father caused bruises that she had on her legs. Her father spent the night in jail, but charges were later dropped after the prosecutor's office became convinced it was a lie. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
SUED BY IN-LAW? WHAT A JOKE! Aug 30, 2009
Mother's Day I always visit my wife's mom. It's like taking a refresher course in guilt. (New York Post -- Gossip)
When to wed? Aug 29, 2009
If having lots of flowers at your wedding is important to you, bear in mind that costs rise considerably around Easter, Christmas time, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Before confirming your booking with your chosen venue, make sure that your marriage officer is happy with the date, as, after the bride and groom, he is probably the most important person at the wedding. (iAfrica.com)
Strike team keeps S. Brevard fire threat in check Aug 28, 2009
Thirty-five homes were destroyed in Palm Bay alone in the "Mother's Day fires" of May 2008. This year, 47 fires have burned 5,796 acres. (Florida Today)
Business Spotlight: John Belmonte Aug 28, 2009
Flower holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are great here but our busiest time is wedding season. Thankfully the slow economy has not affected the number of people getting married. (Burlington Union, MA)
Big prison terms for armored car heist Aug 25, 2009
8 million, spent money on strippers, shoes and Mother's Day gifts ... COLUMBIA, S.C. - Five young men who staged one of the largest armored car heists in U.S. history, then spent their loot on strippers, Mother's Day gifts and other luxuries were denied pleas for mercy Monday and ordered to spend at least 25 years in prison ... Money blown on strippers, tattoosFor a week, the men spent money on strippers, tennis shoes, tattoos, electronics, used cars even Mother's Day gifts. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Cops Know ID of Blonde Who Helped JenkinsRyan Jenkins' mom insists that her son could not have killed Jasmine Fiore. Aug 25, 2009
"My son was a good person. He is innocent. My son was a talented creative person. He was a wonderful son. He made Mother's Day very special for me. He's a good boy.". Nada Jenkins said the last time she spoke with her son, he was still in the U.S.. (ABC News)
Good Morning Tripp Family and The Fishing School! Aug 23, 2009
About 40 kids each week more than 90 children on holidays board the bus for fun and safe activities that have ranged from bowling on a Friday night to flower arranging for Mother's Day. Tripp, an electrician, and Tamara, a teacher's aide, serve as Bus Captain and Project Coordinator respectively. (PR Newswire)
Beauty industry does well even in down economy Aug 23, 2009
Grandma gets her hair done," Bachtel said. "And one of the mainstays of this business is an event - a dance at the country club, or the prom or Mother's Day or a wedding. There's a lot of events that propel the client to get gussied up to go to it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
