Experts: Companies should keep holiday gifts Nov 19, 2009
And if you're aiming for name recognition or making sure your phone number is easy for a customer to find, refrigerator magnets can help you achieve that goal. But you might want to give something that your customers will appreciate even more a discount. (MSNBC -- Business)
Peak House Thanksgiving Sale Nov. 21 Nov 15, 2009
As always there will be favorite Historical Society memorabilia including cup plates in a variety of colors, embossed with the Peak House, refrigerator magnets, postcards, Medfield Histories by both William Tilden prior to 1889 and Richard DeSorgher from that period through 1924. An historic novel, Old Wives Tales, set in Medfield by former resident Electa Tritsch, an historical archaeologist, grace the shelves as well as copies of old maps and the history of the Peak House itself. (Medfield Press, MA)
NormanChadCouch Slouch America's Slogan Buster surveys the vast wasteland of TV ads. Oct 19, 2009
Fidelity Investments: "Turn here." If I make one more wrong turn, I'm going to be selling refrigerator magnets out of the back of my Smart Car. Subway: "Where Winners Eat." Where do losers eat, the bus station. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Furry Friends Want Visitors Aug 21, 2009
They contain animal treats, home-made chew toys, refrigerator magnets and such. They are really crafty and cute, Soukup said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
UP FOR AIR: Refrigerator magnets get a reprieve Aug 20, 2009
Not long ago, this beast (a brown stag beetle) presented itself to the owners of a West Shore deck. A visiting scientist, in fact a curator of biology at a Chicago museum, claimed that despite its scary looks, the critter is no great threat to life or property. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
NBC Hawks Pro-Obama Merchandise Online Aug 18, 2009
In what appears to be a blatant case of media bias, NBCs online store has become a major distributor of pro-Obama T-shirts, DVDS and refrigerator magnets. If you're a fan of all things Obama, NBC Universal's online store has no fewer than 29 options for your buying pleasure -- from a shirt with the president's picture proclaiming "YES WE DID". (Newsmax)
Maps can lead to home decor ideas Aug 11, 2009
AP Photo/Larry Crowe Maps can also be turned into refrigerator magnets. AP Photo/Larry Crowe Pictured here is a recycled scrabble tile with a map inside. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
University, JC sports feel budget bite Aug 9, 2009
The University of California saved $140,000 by putting its media guides exclusively online; Chico State won't be handing out team schedules on refrigerator magnets. Several conferences have canceled their annual meetings in favor of teleconferences. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
In two exhibits, artists look inward with a result that’s more indulgent than interesting Aug 1, 2009
Having learned to write, the boy spells out life sucks in refrigerator magnets. As the boy learns to imitate the man, the man seems to regress, and the two wind up drumming on pots and pans to the music of Break on Through (to the Other Side) by the Doors. (Boston Globe)
Cuba visitor a free man, despite best efforts Jul 25, 2009
During his eight-day trip to Cuba, Mora spent about $50 in government-controlled stores on a green and red Che Guevara beret, a Cuba T-shirt, Cuban flag refrigerator magnets, and postcards featuring a picture of Fidel Castro shaking hands with author Ernest Hemingway. "They say if you buy these clothes or anything else, it goes to Castro's hands," Mora said in Havana. (MSNBC -- International)
NewCuba's Silvio Rodriguez dedicates song to 'Che' Jul 24, 2009
HAVANA Cuba's best-known folk singer says he has a new song intended to "rehabilitate" the image of revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara from the international super-brand seen on everything from coffee mugs to refrigerator magnets. Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez said Thursday the song on his upcoming album returns the emphasis and meaning of Guevara's life to his struggle against imperialism, his love of being a revolutionary and his concept of socialism. (Florida Times-Union)
The Mommy Diaries Jul 23, 2009
Still, some will argue the best financial advice is "don't have children if you want to be 'rich,' when, actually, it is just the opposite. Think about what you get for your $160,140.00. Naming rights. First, middle and last. Glimpses of God's love every day. Giggles under the covers every night. More love than it seems your heart can hold. Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs. Endless wonder over rocks, bugs, cloud shapes and warm cookies. Always a hand to hold, usually covered in dirt, peanut... (Kalona News, IA)
Worshipping Mandela Jul 5, 2009
His image appears on drink coasters, T-shirts, refrigerator magnets, post cards, paintings and dolls. A recent newspaper poll asked readers whether they think Mandela should be embalmed, like Lenin, after his death. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Charleston: Most polite, for a pittance Jul 3, 2009
From the park, it s just a short walk to the popular open air City Market, where you can see, and if budget permits, buy, everything from Charleston refrigerator magnets to paintings by local artists and jewelry (former President Bill Clinton was seen buying turquoise jewelry from a stand after a campaign stop two Christmases ago). Here you also see black artisans weaving sweetgrass baskets, the same baskets their ancestors crafted for centuries on South Carolina s sea island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Magnet sellers story doesnt stick, says Chamber Jun 27, 2009
Its unclear if the soliciting calls are resulting from confusion with another Chamber of Commerce that does have a legitimate contract with a company that produces the refrigerator magnets. A company that produces a magnet such as this one is stating that it is working in association with the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce, but there is no such agreement, the Chamber director said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
In ‘Hung,’ an ex-jock fights downward mobility Jun 26, 2009
Happiness Consultants refrigerator magnets. Why not. (Boston Globe)
FotoART Offers 25% Discount on Any Purchase Plus Free Shipping for Photo Gifts Jun 16, 2009
At FotoART, customers can have photos printed on mouse pads, T-shirts, puzzles, pillows, ties, ceramic plates, refrigerator magnets, clocks, awards and more. Photos can also be mounted into photo frames, including acrylic frames, personalized laser-cut frames and customized baby handprint/footprint frames. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Media phone builds more hype at Computex Jun 4, 2009
ARC's Parnell described such touch-screen-based terminals as "refrigerator magnets" for family messaging. As the product concept becomes popular, Parnell is convinced of a growing demand for media phones capable of "much better audio" for video playback, and "enhanced voice with wideband speech like quality.". (EETimes)
Seven Ways to Re-Use Old Children's... May 28, 2009
It s a piece of cake to make refrigerator magnets from the characters in a children s book. Use an inexpensive pill-sized magnet, a dab of silicone or hot glue, and a board book cut-out. (Suite101.com)
* Phones at home are getting smarter and much cooler May 24, 2009
It combines elements of a landline phone, a cellphone, a Vonage-type Internet phone and a set of refrigerator magnets. Youd be tempted to call the result a Frankenphone, but the result isnt nearly that horrific. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The home telephone is getting smarter May 21, 2009
It combines elements of a landline phone, a cell phone, a Vonage-type Internet phone and a set of refrigerator magnets. You'd be tempted to call the result a Frankenphone, but the result isn't nearly that horrific. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Recycling compliance rate getting better, but there's still room for improvement May 9, 2009
bowlingalleygirl wrote on May 8, 2009 7:35 PM:" BTW waste control provided large refrigerator magnets showing what goes in which bin. It is garbage in the green and all recyclables mixed in the brown. And the carts aren't small. ". Gondolapete wrote on May 8, 2009 8:13 PM:" Northwest Flava, are you actually serious??? the govt is here to help us??? You are insane. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Russian Orthodox Church a growing political force Apr 18, 2009
Many of the pilgrims stopped by some of the dozen shops peddling icons, calendars and refrigerator magnets, or pricier goods such as jewelry with images of Jesus or the saints. Some Sergiev Posad residents grumbled about the commercial atmosphere. (North County Times)
Personal touch is key for Hawaii bamboo flooring company Mar 26, 2009
Elwell started his import/export career about 25 years ago, importing women s clothing, exotic birds and refrigerator magnets from Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. During the mid-1990s, he noticed a trend toward green building products and found a source to create a bamboo flooring sample. (Pacific Business News, HI)
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36 hours in Madrid - International Herald Tribune. 36 HOURS IN MADRID Finally free of construction, the Spanish capital is once again a welcome destination for walkers who want to explore its many sites. (International Herald Tribune)
Landscape painting shaped the direction of art for a century, then all but vanished. What happened? Mar 1, 2009
Landscapes have become nearly ubiquitous: in living rooms and waiting rooms; on fine china and restaurant walls; at adult ed and on PBS; in regular blockbuster exhibitions and on the resulting sweatshirts, mugs, and even refrigerator magnets. There is one place, however, where landscapes have almost disappeared: serious contemporary painting. (Boston Globe)
Retailers revel in Obama's appeal Feb 8, 2009
The queries for merchandise featuring President Obama are growing, says Uilani Inase, a supervisor at the store with thousands of refrigerator magnets clinging to metal walls stretching from floor to ceiling. People even come in asking for coffee mugs, which the store clearly doesn't carry. (Honolulu Advertiser)
