Books About Sibling Relationships Jun 21, 2008
Then he makes them into Christmas ornaments, helped out by Violet. This story shows the positive outcome of siblings working together rather than combating each other in the quest for their parents' affections. (Suite101.com)
Miller trial set for Sept. 9 Jun 20, 2008
An autopsy showed Louviere died from repeated blows to the head, despite his father s claim he had fallen on his son while hanging Christmas ornaments. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Anne and the Island Jun 8, 2008
There are cards, Christmas ornaments, DVDs, CDs, songbooks, books by Maud, books about Maud, books about Anne, and enough Anne candies and chocolates to keep all 135,000 Islanders on a sugar high until the end of summer, when the tourists will be gone again. All of this bric-a-brac, and a thousand business names across the province that refer explicitly or implicitly to Anne's world, reflect an interest that continued to grow after Maud died. (Ottawa Citizen)
Man may get death penalty Jun 6, 2008
Miller told investigators he fell on the boy while hanging Christmas ornaments, but an autopsy later showed the child died as a result of repeated blows to the head. Miller was initially charged with second-degree murder. (New Iberia, LA)
The 100 Thing Challenge Jun 6, 2008
But what about Christmas ornaments. Family heirlooms. (Time.com)
Crop of the Week: Bell peppers Jun 1, 2008
PHOTO COURTESY OF KURT NOLTEBell peppers are like the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world, coming in green, yellow, red and other vivid colors ... Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are like the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world since they are beautifully shaped, glossy in appearance and come in a variety of vivid colors such as green, red, yellow, orange, purple, brown and black. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Mom Campaigns To Find Who Killed Son May 14, 2008
Daniel Dudley's face is on Christmas ornaments, keychains, bookmarks and even sports bras. It's a face dudley's mother is hoping you never forget. (WKRC.com, OH)
Airport's $150M concession expansion includes Nashville Star May 12, 2008
Like Tootsies, the Nashville Star store will feature performances by local artists and it will also sell souvenirs, local foods, cookbooks and country music-themed Christmas ornaments and decor. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Airport rounding out $150M concession expansion May 12, 2008
Like Tootsies, the Nashville Star store will feature performances by local artists and it will also sell souvenirs, local foods, cookbooks and country music-themed Christmas ornaments and decor. "We want our customers to know they have been to Nashville, not to x-y-z generic airport," says Rebecca Ramsey, manager of properties at the airport. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Jenna Bush weds Virginia politician's son May 11, 2008
While the wedding guest list was limited to family and close friends, the small town of Crawford was cashing in on the event with gift shops doing a brisk business in "Jenna and Henry" souvenir coffee mugs, mouse pads, Christmas ornaments and key chains. Share. (Reuters)
Indigo buntings make colorful return May 2, 2008
The other day, splashes of deep purplish-blue decorated the trees around our bird feeders making them look like brilliant Christmas ornaments festooning traditional Christmas trees in April. The beautiful purplish-blue colors belonged to beautiful male indigo buntings returning to or passing through our area on their Spring migration. (Conroe Courier, TX)
The Winner: Blonde over Bond Apr 23, 2008
com by searching "Marilyn Monroe," including Christmas ornaments, decorative plates, purses, duffel bags, address books and mouse pads. 11. (Florida Times-Union)
Black Hawk touches down Oakley Elementary students recognized for troop support Apr 18, 2008
For the past two years the students have written letters to the troops and made gift bags and Christmas ornaments. The items were delivered to service people stationed in Iraq through Project Rudolph. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Susan Grant enjoys the Midwest Apr 17, 2008
I now collect Chicago Cubs Christmas ornaments and other memorabilia. 2008 will be the Cubs year, you know. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
'Midsummer' dreaming in costume Apr 16, 2008
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Fail to the chief Apr 8, 2008
org, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Bush parody site that features an "officious" gift shop offering anti-Bush thongs, boxers, Christmas ornaments, and other products. Wooden, a veteran Web publisher who started rolling out anti-Bush buttons and T-shirts in 2002, says demand peaked about a year ago. (MSNBC -- Business)
Antigua, Guatemala Apr 1, 2008
Near the Arch is the cavernous Nim P'ot, a cooperative market which has a huge selection of souvenirs from furniture to Mayan textiles to t-shirts to Christmas ornaments at fixed and reasonable prices. There is an outdoor market at the bus station where lower prices are possible for the skilled bargainer. (Suite101.com)
Hallmark: higher revenue in 07 Apr 1, 2008
Hallmark North America, which sells greetings cards, stationery, gift wrap, Christmas ornaments and other items both wholesale and through a network of corporate-owned stores and independent Hallmark Gold Crown stores, had a 7 percent increase in sales. The company said the biggest rise came from its cards that include sound clips, its expanded humor card lines and Hallmark (PRODUCT) Red, a line of products that raise money for AIDS treatment in Africa. (AZCentral -- Business)
Couple lose home in Countrywide dispute, but may yet win Mar 30, 2008
Countrywide's agents disposed of the family's Christmas ornaments, family pictures and a christening dress when it improperly seized the home. "It is difficult to imagine more deliberate, unwarranted and egregious conduct," Judge Catharine R. Carruthers wrote when sanctioning Countrywide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Protests mark 5 years of war Mar 21, 2008
The rallies, which drew hundreds to the city's busy financial district, were mostly peaceful, though some demonstrators threw glass Christmas ornaments filled with paint at police, said Sgt. Steve Mannina, a San Francisco police spokesman. Police used pepper spray on demonstrators after a crowd blocked a Portland, Ore. (Daily Triplicate)
Hooked on eggs Mar 18, 2008
They call themselves the Egg Beaters, and they decorate empty shells in intricate ways to create Christmas ornaments, dioramas, jewelry and other items ... style Christmas ornaments and keepsake boxes lined with satin and velvet. (Fresno Bee)
Marketing Liberace to new audiences with a glitz blitz Mar 16, 2008
Online, fans can buy Liberace rings, Christmas ornaments, teddy bears, shot glasses, thimbles, and even a $1,600 Swarovski crystal miniature grand piano. Though some have grumbled that the glitter is outshining Liberace's musical legacy, museum officials hope it will help folks fall for his life story. (Boston Globe)
SPUTNIK MANIA Mar 9, 2008
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New exhibit explores 'ELEMENTS' OF ART Mar 7, 2008
Slowinski began the ongoing series in 1997 with the intention of creating them as Christmas ornaments for family and friends. "I started painting and nothing was working," she said. (The News-Herald)
Local women will learn balance at the YMCA Feb 29, 2008
Attendees will be able to participate in crafts activities, such as making Christmas ornaments or friendship bracelets. For those who want it, the YMCA will provide registrants with free child care through its Child Watch program. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
What campaign logos say about the candidates Feb 27, 2008
In a culture where most corporations understand that visual zing is their most powerful weapon, political graphics look like the Christmas ornaments that are stored in a box in the basement, dusted off and reused, year after year after year. Click on the sponsor logo: to read this article and all of Salon for free. (Salon)
Does stuff really make us happy? Feb 26, 2008
On weekends, he convivially occupies his Westport Flea Market booth, which is stuffed with sports memorabilia, books, records, gold and silver coins, diamonds, designer plates, dolls, Elvis items, religious icons, lingerie, glassware, salt and pepper shakers, Christmas ornaments and loads of jewelry. I ve got 16,000 pieces of jewelry that women have to have, Hartle said. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Obituaries for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Feb 19, 2008
Barb enjoyed fishing, the ocean, making and distributing Christmas ornaments, traveling and her many cats that have been a part of her life over the years. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Laurie Clark and Bruce Hahn of Virginia Beach, Va. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads Feb 17, 2008
The Neilsons sell Light Charms, in addition to Christmas ornaments and seasonal home decor, in two local stores ... Magnificent Trimmings sells many products from the Christmas ornaments and seasonal home decor to the original Light Charms on their Web site at magtrim. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Winter wonders Feb 16, 2008
Hollies' red berries shine like small Christmas ornaments. Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' and cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold' are deciduous yellow- and red-stemmed dogwood shrubs that show off their magnificent framework. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teens for Jesus want more wholesome pop culture Feb 15, 2008
Bjerke came to the rally, which kicked off a two-day Christian event for teens, with two other young women who once banned together to protest the sale of "pornaments" ---- pornographic Christmas ornaments ---- at the gift store Spencer's in Phoenix. Bjerke said she's concerned the entertainment industry puts too much emphasis on negative world views, explicit language and sexual imagery, and that innocence is being taken away from her generation. (North County Times)
Even before Halloween, Christmas items hit shelves (1) Feb 14, 2008
Costco Wholesale Corp. said it s always put out Christmas ornaments, gift wrap, cards and artificial trees as early as September. Although our busiest Christmas sales weeks will occur in November and December, we have been placing a selective sampling of our Christmas items into stores early in the season for several years, said Tara Raddohl, a spokeswoman for Bentonville, Ark. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The principle of the thing Feb 14, 2008
Earmarks are not part of the normal budget debates, and are added to the annual appropriations bills like so many Christmas ornaments, without examination, discussion, debate or votes. That's wrong. (Fresno Bee)
Pennies for Elephants Feb 11, 2008
These included a tray of paper airplanes, hand-painted T-shirts, stenciled greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, homemade cookies, bracelets made from beads provided by the teacher, and a dozen clay candle holders in an egg carton, each resembling a mini volcano with a birthday candle stuck in the top. Some of the loot sold, and some of it didn't, and when the dust cleared, the second grade as a whole had raised $472, enough to help Dida and other bereft elephants, with money left over for... (Slate)
Must-see TV: Life with the Francoeurs Jan 23, 2008
Two Christmas ornaments didn't survive his touch, either. "They weren't worth much," he said last week, laughing during a tour of their four-bedroom Duluth home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Early to Wed Jan 20, 2008
One Sunday before choir practice, they invite me over to their tidy apartment in East Arlington, where everything from the dining table to the television set to the Christmas ornaments looks new. Luke, who now works for a business consulting firm, says he was eager to feel like a full-fledged adult: Marriage, a new job, and the brown microsuede living room set were all part of the package for him. (Boston Globe)
Students salute soldier Jan 17, 2008
However, Clinton says that when Dr. Curtis learned that the students had also made him Christmas ornaments, he had to come in and see them before the holiday and say "thank you.". "The student's were phenomenal when he came in for a visit," said Clinton. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Decorative donation Jan 15, 2008
She has created hankies, animal figures, Christmas ornaments and coasters, among other objects. She can also add edges or designs to different fabrics. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Marvelous Myrtle Beach: Mild weather, few crowds make East Coast getaway perfect for winter Jan 13, 2008
You can't ignore Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus waving at passing traffic and greeting visitors with coffee and candy ---- or the massive collection of Christmas ornaments, the only souvenir I bring home these days. And best of all, this colossal curio shop comes with a resident alligator named Callie, who lives in a swampy corner under the store and occasionally emerges to sun herself on the lawn. (North County Times)
When you seek antiques, less is more Jan 9, 2008
Luke recently arranged for the sale of a collection of 20,000 Victorian cardboard Christmas ornaments. The collector had bought only the best he could find, which set the collection apart. (Florida Today)
Stuck at home Jan 8, 2008
She gives lessons for $25 an hour and will outfit customers with painted canvases and yarn -- from silk to soy -- and arrange to have the finished product made into anything from tiny key chains to shoes to belts to handbags to Christmas ornaments. One of Ms. Kelley's customers, Robin Berstein, says she's been on a needlepoint "binge" for the past five years, while watching videos or television, and, especially, waiting in airports. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stuck inside? Don't worry -- there's still plenty of playdate fun Jan 7, 2008
Another is bare wood shapes, such as Christmas ornaments, which usually don't cost more than a dollar or two. They can be colored with crayons, paint and markers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
11 fishing crew rescued in Russia after 3-month ordeal Jan 5, 2008
Other supplies at the base, which was abandoned in 2003, included Christmas ornaments, and the crew members put them up on a small tree inside their quarters. But supplies began running low and early this week, five set off on foot across snowy terrain; on Friday, after four days of trudging, they reached a working military radio center, the reports said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ready to Relax? Jan 1, 2008
Three weeks ago, only one person came, and we made handmade Christmas ornaments. It doesn't have to be complicated. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
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For more than three decades, Willhite has collected Christmas ornaments and placed them on display, first for her own family and more recently for neighbors ... As they move from room to room in Willhite s home, visitors see tables, windows and bookcases filled with Christmas ornaments ... Many of them are illuminated Christmas villages; others are attractively arranged Christmas ornaments. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Items stolen from roadside memorial Dec 27, 2007
Other people had left an archangel with a card, a small evergreen tree with Christmas ornaments, a Santa Claus, stuffed animals and candles, Ciliberto said. "People just did it." The boy's mother had taken the stuffed animals home and washed them and put them back, Ciliberto said, noting she, herself, tried to keep it free of leaves and debris. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Girls carry on a welcomed tradition Dec 27, 2007
They made Christmas ornaments to hand out to all the residents as well as singing Christmas carols. Girl Scout Troop 2430 consists of girls from Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Lincoln Elementary. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Shoppers hit the stores in search of post-Christmas bargains Dec 27, 2007
LOADING Dec 27, 2007 - 04:06:04 CST By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press Writer North Dakotans got up early to look for bargains on the day after Christmas, filling their shopping carts with Christmas ornaments, blankets and wrapping paper ... "There's some good bargains," said Quintus, who mainly bought Christmas ornaments ... Bismarck JCPenney store manager Gary Hanson said people were lined up outside when the store opened at 6 a.m., to catch sales, especially on Christmas ornaments,... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Middle school students share... Dec 27, 2007
Sharing stories for Christmas ornaments was a fair trade, Butcher said. I can decorate my room for the holidays, she said with a smile as Frederick helped her make ornaments. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire Dec 27, 2007
When they got back to Malibu, everything was gone - grandma's diamond ring, 40 years of Christmas ornaments, all the family photos. And the entire house. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)
Of mine tragedies, a soldier’s tale and nature’s gifts (38) Dec 25, 2007
Each of them faced the same way, scattered about on the tree like black and white Christmas ornaments. The sunlight glistened on their black feathers giving off a blue/green hue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ivy got on the tree Dec 25, 2007
BRIGHTON - When Hallmark put out its line of Tigger Christmas ornaments for the 2007 Christmas season, it turned to a month-old Brighton resident to help sell the items. While celebrating Christmas with family tonight and tomorrow, the Reschlys of Brighton will be able to show more than photographs of their now 14-month old daughter Ivy. (Washington Journal, IA)
Yes, Virginia ... Dec 25, 2007
"Yes, Virginia (and readers ) Santa Claus is very much alive.Lois Jean PatchBismarckDear Bismarck Tribune:I think Christmas is about toys, and Santa, and cookies, and milk, and Christmas trees, and having a birthday cake for baby Jesus.Your friend,Jack Scott Weikum, 4,Bismarck---Dear Bismarck Tribune:I know that Christmas is all about giving and being nice to your friends. It's about going to Grandma and Grandpa's house and eating cookies.Christmas is about Jesus' birthday. That's why we... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Christmas Campaign Commercials? Humbug! Dec 24, 2007
Decorating campaign commercials with Christmas ornaments really doesn't do it for me. In this season when people of all faiths come together to celebrate the warmth and joy of family and friends, our heart goes out to those who cannot be with their families, especially those who risk their lives in far-off places for the rest of us. (CBS News)
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We have a lot of people coming in asking for Christmas ornaments, but we don t carry them, said Perilla Landry, coach and trainer at Hibbett. Like Lipari, Hibbett sells many not-so-typical LSU items like baby s pacifiers, clothes and sippy cups. (New Iberia, LA)
Island Images Dec 24, 2007
FL MORRIS / Sal Savella, the "net doctor," posed yesterday with his hanging throw net decorated with Christmas ornaments at the Diamond Head end of Ala Moana Beach Park. Sight, Sound and Smile. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
- Virtually home for Christmas Dec 24, 2007
She and their children boarded a red-eye flight Thursday to Austin, Texas, where Christmas ornaments, a tree and cookies were waiting for them to decorate. This is our first Christmas that were apart, said Sherri Askins, who has been through five deployments with her husband. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
'Tolerance, equality' key to peace in Medan Dec 24, 2007
On Sunday afternoon Seni Juniati Sinuraya and a number of young friends were still busy preparing Christmas ornaments at the Stasi Santo Paulus Catholic Church in the Padang Bulan area. Twenty others were still in a meeting for preparations. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Last-minute gifts Dec 23, 2007
Alton Cobbof DeLand, who was selling some Christmas ornaments, among other things, said he hoped there were still Christmas shoppers left -- particularly some who are interested in buying the ornaments he had for sale. "People are still looking," he said, "and trying to get their late Christmas shopping done. They're trying to find a bargain.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Big wild library Dec 22, 2007
In addition to landscapes that draw heavily from Japanese woodblocks, art by Byron Birdsall now on display at Artique Ltd. includes these Christmas ornaments ... Birdsall's exhibit also includes Christmas ornaments and Russian icons. (Anchorage Daily News)
* World Business Quick Take Dec 22, 2007
Police visited the woman's house and found a "significant" stash of Christmas ornaments, including illuminated reindeers, plastic snowmen and miniature figurines. The woman, who is accused of committing a number of heists throughout the region, was not identified because of privacy laws. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shoppers, workers return as store opens after shootings Dec 21, 2007
Inside the store, employees greeted customers at the entrances, while many customers immediately took escalators to the store's third floor, to Christmas ornaments and children's clothing. "We always think about the victims and their families," said Pamela Perry, 39. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Many cultures incorporate gift giving as ritual Dec 21, 2007
Also, you can most likely find some unique holiday toys, along with Christmas ornaments and wreaths at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. Finally, do not overlook the upcoming New Year. (Forest Hills Ledger, NY)
Random Facts Dec 21, 2007
The movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) features more than 52,000 Christmas lights, about 8,200 Christmas ornaments and nearly 2,000 candy canes. In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy began the tradition of selecting a theme for the official White House Christmas tree. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sarabella’s Bistro Decks The Halls Dec 21, 2007
Friday December 21, 2007. Sarabella s Bistro Decks The Halls 12/20/2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
