Homeowners resort to yard sales to pay mortgage Nov 9, 2008
When life's daily trappings and keepsakes are laid out for sale on a collapsible table, sentiment is the first thing to go. "The cash helps a lot," Constantino Gonzalez, Duarte's neighbor, said of the family's second sale in two weeks, in which he and his wife, Julia, were reluctantly selling their children's inflatable bounce house for $650, complete with pump. (Modesto Bee, CA)
* US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Newspapers add extra print runs to meet big demand Nov 7, 2008
TRADITIONAL KEEPSAKES: The TV and the Internet have cut sharply into newspapers circulations worldwide, but many papers had trouble keeping up with customers AFP, WASHINGTON Friday, Nov 07, 2008, Page 6. Marjorie Johnson exclaims Im happy as I can be, as she waves around five copies each of the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press as hundreds lined up to buy copies of papers in front of the newspapers building in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Emanuel accepts top job in Obama White House Nov 7, 2008
Newsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of Wednesday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president as some customers picked up two, three or even 30 copies as keepsakes. President-elect and his wife, Michelle, stepped onto the stage holding the hands of their two daughters at a massive victory rally. (Globe and Mail)
Presses run overtime as crowds snap up news of Obama victory Nov 6, 2008
NEW YORK - Newsstands quickly sold out of yesterday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president as some jubilant customers picked up two, three, or even 30 copies as keepsakes. The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune in Obama's hometown were among papers that restarted their printing presses to produce hundreds of thousands of additional copies. (Boston Globe)
Historic Win Sparks Newspaper Selloff Nov 6, 2008
Papers Hard To Find As Readers Seek Obama Keepsakes ... NEW YORK -- Newsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of Wednesday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president as some jubilant customers picked up two, three or even 30 copies as keepsakes. (Click2Houston, TX)
MLK children return to court Oct 31, 2008
When a parent dies, a house full of keepsakes and memories remains. When that parent is Coretta Scott King, the memories and belongings are historic and valuable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Woodworkers carve ornaments from tornado debris Oct 25, 2008
Some cut keepsakes one by one, while others employed a speedier method ... Bailey pointed out a few of the keepsakes with imperfections, characteristic of the twister that ripped through the town May 25. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Teacher chargedwith unlawful sexwith 17-year-old boy Oct 23, 2008
Aside from the litany of interviews Port Orange and Daytona Beach detectives conducted with the student and several of his classmates, Port Orange detectives also took a box of keepsakes -- police called it evidence -- the boy had saved from his encounters with Horvath. The mementos included black thong underwear, plastic keys from the motels and Horvath's Warner Christian picture identification card. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
More People Trading In Memories At Pawn Shops Oct 22, 2008
Most of the business is built on the sorts of keepsakes that Johnson is looking to pawn. Jewelry makes up about 70 to 80 percent of the business, he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mammoth Fossil Found After Ike Returned To Owner Oct 18, 2008
Davis, 57, said Thursday that among the items scattered from his one-bedroom house were prized animal keepsakes from years of working at zoos. "I probably had 30 pieces of modern-day elephants, they shed their teeth, they wear them down," he said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Of Sea Captains and Tiny Yuletide Treasures Oct 18, 2008
It can handle homemade ornaments and keepsakes, and provide endless decorating and gift-giving options. "Miniature evergreens are the trend in home decor, particularly with live trees like the Norfolk Island Pine," says Ethne Clark of Traditional Home magazine. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Big Tooth Returned To Owner After Ike Oct 17, 2008
Davis told The Associated Press that among the items scattered out of his one-bedroom house were about 30 prized animal keepsakes from his years working at zoos. Two treasured elephant teeth have now been returned to Davis, after AP's original story in early October about what appeared to be an unusual fossil find on the beach. (KWTX.com, TX)
Learning from the past Oct 15, 2008
When the family opened up the old cedar chest after she died, they found a decades-old treasure trove of sewing materials and other keepsakes. The Great Depression turned many Americans into packrats who couldn't bear to part with anything of potential value. (CNN)
June Burns, 76; nurse was true to tradition Oct 8, 2008
Though she did not often speak of the patients she helped, her daughter said that among her mother's keepsakes were dozens of cards and letters from them, some addressed to "Auntie June.". A modern woman, Mrs. Burns balanced family and career and traveled extensively. (Boston Globe)
Julie A. Henness (1) Oct 8, 2008
Julie enjoyed buying and selling antiques and collectibles with her husband, and she decorated their home with an eclectic array of keepsakes. Although she did not pursue a college degree or travel abroad, Julie gained extensive knowledge from reading, and was an endless source of wisdom and insight on topics of health, nutrition, gardening and parenting. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
7 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Re... Oct 8, 2008
But it is important to ask someone to ensure that keepsakes such as the guest book, unity candle and cake topper make it back safely. 6. (Suite101.com)
No additional final sendoff for Stadium Oct 8, 2008
The entire roster then made a slow lap around the outfield, with many players lingering on the field for long periods after the game and collecting dirt as keepsakes of the Yankees' home since 1923. Opening Day at the new Yankee Stadium, a $1. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fans can hold onto Shea memories Oct 7, 2008
Altogether, more than 50 keepsakes will be up for grabs in October. Be sure to submit your bid before the close of the month if anything catches your eye, and keep on the lookout for the next round of items at the start of November. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
This time, few cared about Simpson verdict Oct 6, 2008
He appeared resigned to the idea that the jury of nine women and three men had not believed his argument that he was trying to retrieve personal keepsakes that had been stolen from his home or that he was unaware that two of the five men had carried or displayed weapons. Judge Jackie Glass ordered Simpson remanded into custody until Dec. 5, when she is scheduled to sentence him. (International Herald Tribune)
O.J. Simpson convicted of robbery and kidnapping Oct 5, 2008
Simpson has said he was seeking to retrieve only personal keepsakes like ceremonial footballs from his Hall of Fame career in the National Football League and photos of his family that years ago were taken from his home; the prosecutors said he should have filed a civil lawsuit to regain the items if they were, in fact, stolen from him. "We don't want people going into rooms to take property," Roger said. (International Herald Tribune)
O.J. Vegas Case Timeline Oct 4, 2008
His attorneys are expected to tell the all-white jury of nine women and three men that the former football star and five other men was trying to retrieve keepsakes and family heirlooms he hoped to pass on to his children. Oct. 3, 2008 Thirteen years to the day after he was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend, a Clark County jury found Simpson and Stewart guilty on all 12 counts. (CBS News -- US)
From Common to Customized - Add Value With Details Sep 24, 2008
Highlight special photos, keepsakes or a piece of art. Create a custom headboard using architectural plaques, ornate corbels and decorative swags. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Be Prepared for an Insurance Claim Sep 23, 2008
That way, the list includes not just the top-of-mind items that get used every day, but also the much-loved keepsakes and family heirlooms that decorate shelves or dressers. At a minimum, list large items and major purchases like furniture, appliances and the like. (Suite101.com)
Urinal for Sale! Get Your Yankee Keepsake Here: Scott Soshnick Sep 23, 2008
Sterling carried the keepsakes to his car, put them in his apartment and then, hmm. I have no idea where they are,'' Sterling said. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Viewpoint: Billups returns favor (8) Sep 19, 2008
As Billups entered Patton s office on Thursday afternoon, Patton was beaming as he showed off one of his favorite keepsakes. It was Billups Boston Celtics hat from draft night, enscribed with a message to his coach. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Texas a grim tableau nearly a week after Ike Sep 19, 2008
LM Otero John Torres pulls a suitcase of family keepsakes from his garage that was flooded by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. Several feet of water swamped Torres' neighborhood. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Karl Eid leaves culinary, ski jumping legacies Sep 18, 2008
" When he lost his second leg, Eid opted for a manual wheelchair, because it made him work harder and kept him more fit than a motorized one would have. Five days after his birthday, he was on his porch in that wheelchair, doing upper-body exercises and breathing exercises, his son said. "He dozed off in his chair, and the wheelchair and he tumbled down a flight of stairs and he ended up breaking his neck," Marc said. Eid was hospitalized for 10 days and then returned home. He spent his final... (Anchorage Daily News)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
However, these roads brought tourists ready to buy authentic keepsakes. Serious collectors followed in their footsteps once they recognized the importance of the finely crafted wares. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Braves rally on Mets' leaky pen Sep 15, 2008
Jones wanted some keepsakes from the old place to put in his house, so he paid full price -- $869 -- to secure a pair of orange, field-level seats. Jones finished with a. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oakland rookie's homer is worth shipping home Sep 15, 2008
Cunningham is sending all of his keepsakes straight to his parents' home in Port Orchard, Wash. -- the lineup card from his first big-league game, the ball from his first base hit, etc. (Modesto Bee, CA)
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And Jones, who has bought two seats from Shea Stadium for keepsakes, didn't take any other souvenirs with him. The Braves' third baseman will head home with his 4-year-old son Shea, taking nothing more away from this series than pride. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
O.J. Simpson jury to get testimony Monday in Vegas Sep 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) When O.J Simpson and five other men pushed into a cramped casino hotel room to confront two memorabilia peddlers a year ago they were only trying to retrieve keepsakes and family heirlooms that Simpson hoped to pass along to his children. That's what Simpson's lawyers will tell an all-white jury set to begin hearing testimony Monday in a Las Vegas courtroom. (AL.com)
Finder still looking for title Sep 11, 2008
Finder, 6 years old when he attended the game, has no keepsakes such as scorecards or ticket stubs. He only recalls going with his father, sitting in the first-base-side grandstands and being turned down for an autograph by Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg. (Albany Times Union)
Spiral house in Arcadia is all Wright Sep 5, 2008
Wright added lots of built-in shelves, storage space and mahogany furniture that comes with the house, along with blueprints and other keepsakes ... Furniture and a living-room rug designed by Wright, plus blueprints and other keepsakes. (AZCentral -- Business)
Children's Museum to observe Grandparents Day with free admission Sep 4, 2008
The museum's Art Studio will offer programs for youngsters to create magnet keepsakes for their grandparents. Children also can create bouquets in the museum's Junior League of Phoenix classroom. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary Sponsors 4th Biennial International Exhibition of New Funerary Art Sep 4, 2008
The artists work in the broadest range of materials, including clay, metal, glass, fiber, wood, stone and mixed media to create keepsakes and containers for both cremated remains and mementos of a well-lived life. Jurors select the most original and finely crafted artworks for cash awards and special recognition. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Peek in mystique of Marilyn Sep 3, 2008
" Other keepsakes hint at her turbulent personal life. Two ledger entries from 1953 note $1,151.04 in payments to Marilyn's legal guardian for something "medical. " They coincide with Monroe being hospitalized for a gynecological procedure; Vanity Fair suggests she may have had an abortion. In 1961, when she was in a psychiatric hospital, a man who may have been gossip columnist wrote: " foot. (New York Daily News)
Braves bid farewell to Richmond Sep 2, 2008
After the final out in Monday's 9-3 victory over Norfolk, present and past Richmond players stood behind a banner reading "Thanks for the Memories" and then helped throw keepsakes to the sellout crowd of 12,167 at The Diamond. As players showered and got ready to hit the road, children ran the bases one last time and families got a chance to play catch in the outfield, creating a lasting final memory. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Paying Tribute To County Armed Forces, Past And Present Aug 29, 2008
I urge you to help by taking a few minutes to go through your albums, boxes of keepsakes, or asking someone you know if they have photos they would donate copies of. Please include as much information as possible. (Fulton County News, PA)
Terrebonne could call a mandatory evacuation as early as Friday Aug 29, 2008
In the meantime, Richard said, parish residents should be developing personal evacuation plans, including how they handle the financial burden of an evacuation and determining now which keepsakes and papers should be readied to take with you. Most importantly, he said, with the storm still so far away, people should keep their fear under control. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Anita Home and Garden Club Annual Flower Show Sept. 8 Aug 28, 2008
Keepsakes will be given to all who attend. Tickets will be sold on many items at a cost of 1 per tickets. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Well organized: Entrepreneur helps clients get it together Aug 28, 2008
Eickmeyer often found memorabilia and keepsakes in the boxes of donations. A Kiplinger Business Report contest provided the impetus. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Kokua Line: Star-Bulletin 1st Extra Ed. Aug 21, 2008
Former Editor John Flanagan did a humorous take on the regular queries he received about the paper's value -- see -- noting "tens of thousands of the keepsakes have been sold over the decades.". As Flanagan said, the paper is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ausmus' time with Astros nears end Aug 20, 2008
Most of his keepsakes will be memories, of teammates such as Jeff Bagwell, Biggio, Bill Spiers and Billy Wagner, and of poignant moments such as the Astros' first National League Central title in 1997 and their World Series appearance in 2005. Ironically, his daughters are sadder than he is to leave the Bayou City. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Tornado scattered Parkersburg residents' keepsakes Aug 19, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Harrell celebrates century of life Aug 19, 2008
Banner/Chad Fleetwood LOOKING over what is a fraction of his collection of keepsakes from nearly a century of designing roadways and bridges throughout the state and around the globe, Russell Bob Harrell now calls Seymour home after a lifetime of blazing trails. By Chad Fleetwood. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Firefighters bid farewell to No. 5 Aug 19, 2008
Firefighters piled locker contents into plastic bags, some needing more than one to cart their uniforms and keepsakes away with them. They took down the "God Bless FDNY" sign they mounted on a ladder, and then on the wall, after 9/11. (Florida Times-Union)
Bismarck's Ebertz plays through the rough Aug 18, 2008
Eighty percent of everything her family owned was destroyed, including many irreplaceable keepsakes. It was just three months ago that the house was repaired to the point that the Ebertzes - who had been living in a rental - were able to move back in. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The power of the pen Aug 17, 2008
Presidents and heads of state have their own pens made for correspondence and for signing legislation, and then they hand them out as treasured keepsakes. The Globe tested four pens, with the results ranging from chic bargains to utter works of art. (Boston Globe)
Pavilions to showcase Slow Food Aug 14, 2008
Deluxe fine-press publications and foreign-language editions of Fisher's books, plus broadsides, keepsakes and other scarce ephemera, will also be on view. Her biographer and author Joan Reardon will speak during the opening reception, 6. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Office spaces speak volumes about McCain, Obama Aug 13, 2008
Aides said visitors to the office were too prone to handle the keepsakes. Likewise, Obama's two Grammy nomination medals for the senator's recorded readings of his memoirs were once on display, but have been put away for safekeeping because visitors were fiddling with them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Russians seek wisdom, powers, peace of the mysterious pyramid Aug 10, 2008
Olympic athletes visit the pyramid to boost their strength, he says, and Russian cosmonauts are so fond of the pyramid that they have taken keepsakes from within the structure into space. (An official at Russia's Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center could not confirm this claim, but said he doubted its truth. (Boston Globe)
Police nab suspect in Greer Road burglary Aug 8, 2008
If you can ask others for copies of what they have, you may be able to get some great keepsakes. True that they may not be the posed pictures you remember, but sometimes the home videos or snapshots can make a great relaxed album. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
2008 Olympics Aug 8, 2008
People come from all over the world to collect the keepsakes. Forty years after the Summer Games in Mexico City, peeling paint and decaying venues are all that is left as the city's residents use the once-pround facilities for a wide range of activities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Age is no ceiling at Beijing Games Aug 8, 2008
Pictures, keepsakes, everything. The man built his life around water, but the sea giveth and the sea taketh away. (USA Today -- Sports)
Photographs and memories Aug 4, 2008
Markovich said her grandmother, a homemaker, had actually promised all these keepsakes to her, but she thought they were long gone. Her aunt Eleanor had been storing them for her in the basement of her Long Beach home, but when the basement flooded more than 10 years ago, Aunt Eleanor, whose health was failing, told Joan she had thrown them away. (Montana Standard, MT)
After the fires: Tons of questions Aug 4, 2008
As tearful families picked through the rubble in Rancho Bernardo, searching for keepsakes and remnants of their possessions, city officials quickly cobbled together a plan one based on a program used in a community near Lake Tahoe, where the Angora fire had destroyed 248 homes in June and July. On Nov. 2, the day Sanders requested City Council approval to negotiate with firms for the debris-removal program, he was already set to sign a contract with Diani, the company that had cleared the Lake... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tiara residents eagerto return to restored condo Jul 28, 2008
And with family photos and keepsakes in storage, no place felt like a home. "It's like being homeless," said Carol Dubinsky, who had lived on the 39th floor of the Tiara for 20 years. (The Palm Beach Post)
Graceland to Celebrate the Life of Elvis Presley with Elvis Week 2008, August 9-17 Jul 25, 2008
Fans will be treated to the unveiling of the first ever Elvis and Priscilla Barbie Doll Giftset and the general publics first chance to own these collectible keepsakes. The frenzy of Elvis fans and Barbie fans lining up to be the first to own the giftset will also be treated to wedding cake. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A museum loaded with N.C. history Jul 24, 2008
"We've got a lot more stuff stored,'' noted Lee Gliarmis, one of several local citizens who were instrumental in starting the museum and are pushing to add another display room and hire a full-time director.Gliarmis, 80, is the longtime owner of Dick's Hot Dog Stand and a well-known athletics booster who helped found the Wilson Hot Stove League and preserve Fleming Stadium.But the museum, operated by the city, has a special distinction. It is believed to be the only state baseball museum in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Do you believe in luck? - Royal Canadian Mint Issues 2008 Lucky Loonie Jul 23, 2008
In addition to the circulation coin, the Mint is also offering the following 2008 Lucky Loonie keepsakes, located at : a unique 2008 Lucky Loonie keychain ($11 ... The Mint is also inviting Canadians from across the country to visit to share their own luck stories and enter a contest to win a one-ounce 2008 Gold Maple Leaf coin and other Royal Canadian Mint Olympic themed keepsakes. (Canada Newswire)
Furnishing a Small Apartment Inexpe... Jul 20, 2008
But those few keepsakes are worth the long lines and endless garage sales. Just be sure to negotiate a good price. (Suite101.com)
Mother Nature's misconduct Jul 19, 2008
The contents were spoiled, as were many of the Weinke's other possessions, including many irreplaceable keepsakes that documented the couple's lives. "We brought everything up from the basement thinking it would be safe," said Stacy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Once a nurse, always a nurse Jul 17, 2008
"For me it's life. It's working with people and helping them. You don't know when your first breath comes, and you don't know when your last breath will come. You just have to take advantage of every day." Farrar reaches into her collection of keepsakes and pulls out the small pin given to her when she became a nurse. A white background and blue cross are encircled with the Latin words, Semper Paratus, which means "always ready." "We were, you know," she said. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Bleier tries to raise funds for Vietnam Wall Jul 15, 2008
Many of those keepsakes will become part of the new visitors center, which also will display photographs, maps and details from the war. "We're not a veterans group; we're an education group," Mr. Scruggs said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
