Makers of Baileys(R) Original Irish Cream Kick Off Holiday Season With Designer Shoe Auction for Charity Nov 11, 2009
"We're really excited to combine two irresistible temptations -- Baileys and shoes -- in a way that benefits a great cause during the holidays," says Dana Yerid, brand director for Baileys. "Whether you're enjoying it with friends at a holiday party or a small gathering at home, Baileys adds 'yum' and delight to the season's festivities. Slip on a fabulous pair of designer shoes with your favorite party dress, pour a glass of Baileys and you have everything you need for perfectly delicious... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MAHONEYS GARDEN CENTER: Ladies Night Out Christmas Shoppe Open House returns Thursday Nov 11, 2009
The community has a lot to offer for the holidays, said Lauri Mahoney, director of marketing for Mahoney s Garden Centers. This is a unique and exciting way to feature the vast array of talent and wares that reside within our community, while also giving ladies a chance to enjoy a night out. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Around Collin County: Veterans Day and more Nov 10, 2009
Veterans Day is the last of five flag holidays in 2009 where the Rotary Club of McKinney Sunrise has leased 1,233 flags to subscribers in west McKinney this past season. LITTER FORCE. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Taft Museum of Art open extra day a week, partnering with FreestoreFoodbank for the holidays Nov 10, 2009
Taft Museum of Art open extra day a week, partnering with FreestoreFoodbank for the holidays - absolutearts ... Taft Museum of Art open extra day a week, partnering with FreestoreFoodbank for the holidays ... Tuesday, November 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Members' Shop Sale - Taft Museum of Art members can shop and save for the holidays. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Creative Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms Nov 8, 2009
holiday decorations for Christmas, Halloween or other seasonal holidays. one-of-a-kind clothing items for adults or children. (Suite101.com)
What’s in your carry-on? Nov 8, 2009
Ann Davis, the Northeast public affairs manager for the Transportation Security Administration, has a few suggestions to help get you through the checkpoint as quickly as possible, particularly during the holidays, when traffic is up and more casual, or infrequent, travelers will be standing carry-on-to-carry-on with you in longer-than- usual lines. 1. (Boston Globe)
Spitz: It's beginning to look like HallowXmas Nov 7, 2009
Using recent history to predict the future, I'd say we're looking at even more people looking to take offense at any offer of cheer, and talk radio phone lines lit up like Christmas trees with callers outraged because someone dared to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays," or "Happy Holidays" when it should be "Merry Christmas.". Still, it is Nov. 3, and magical things can happen when we focus on the meaning of "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.". (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Community effort provides housing for homeless teens Nov 7, 2009
Daytona International Speedway, International Speedway Corp. and NASCAR are buying clothes for the holidays for 35 youth, Woods said. A group of Volusia County school district employees are also helping another 35. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
TeamPBR Fan Zone, New Merchandise Debuting at Professional Bull Riders World Finals Nov 7, 2009
Just in time for the holidays or to wear during the Finals, TeamPBR is unveiling a whole corral of new designs emblazoned on T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other apparel items, as well as jewelry and accessories. Fan club members get a sneak preview and first chance to purchase the new gear at the PBR Fan Zone tplace during the World Finals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Nov. 5 online edition Nov 6, 2009
Stop by the JCC from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 6, to shop for the holidays ... The gear is stylish and comfortable, suitable as gifts for the holidays, and branded with the JCC logo. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Long-term jobless face frayed safety net Nov 6, 2009
After losing her job last October, Johansen figures shes applied for over 300 jobs, but cant find anything, not even seasonal work for the holidays. A single mom with a masters degree and a career as a librarian, she applied for work at Blockbuster this week but couldnt get an interview. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Economist: Gift giving is a total, global waste of resources Nov 4, 2009
Source: Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn t Buy Presents for the Holidays, by Joel Waldfogel (Princeton University Press). More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Travel briefs Nov 4, 2009
com offers, including discounts during the holidays ... com (jumps to over $200 at the holidays). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Retailers snap up vacant Fresno-area spaces Nov 3, 2009
Ashley Furniture is planning to move into the former CompUSA space in River Park before the holidays, said River Park spokeswoman Tracy Kashian. In a time when furniture stores are closing, Ashley has survived because it is a low-priced retailer, Green said. (Fresno Bee)
Get jump-start on the holidays at Temari fair Oct 31, 2009
Get jump-start on the holidays at Temari fair. By Advertiser Staff Writer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sears starts weekly 'Black Friday' deals Oct 29, 2009
Sears kicks off the holidays by celebrating Black Friday deals now -- offering them weekly -- with layaway options for these deals just in time for Christmas ... On Nov. 7th, as part of "Black Friday Now" deals, Sears will exclusively offer a 42" Zenith Plasma TV for only $499 (reg. $649.99). Customers can pre-order this great deal as of Oct. 29 on . "Sears continues to look for ways to provide values to customers by offering a wide variety of products throughout the holidays," said Don Hamblen,... (AZCentral -- Business)
How to Make Money Online Oct 28, 2009
During the Holidays finances can be tight. Vacation time and additional expenses can drain the average consumer s bank account. (Suite101.com)
Hampton pastry chef brings a traditional French pastry home Oct 27, 2009
"Which is why the tarts, cakes and macarons include ingredients like pumpkin, pecan, cranberries and apples. There are ginger snaps, and a decadent French almond cookie with layers of chocolate and slivered almonds. The shop also serves tea and coffee, gelato and Italian sodas.When the weather warms again, Krulis will install a patio area with seating in view of Jon Mooers' mural, "Provence," which is painted on the wall outside the Chez Boucher dining room. Krulis will also make wedding cakes... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NRF: Retailers ramp up social media Oct 23, 2009
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Ross Park Mall's formula being tested Oct 23, 2009
Meanwhile, Fiaz Ahmed, owner of Sinbad's Kabob Grill in the food court, said that after the holidays, the mall emptied out on weekdays to the point that he's not selling enough food to pay the rent. "After the holidays, there was no business here," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Grammy Award-Winner Natalie Cole Unwraps 'Unforgettable' Holiday Season for HSN With Exclusive CD Set Oct 17, 2009
Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Multi-channel retailer HSN will kick off the holidays in style when renowned vocalist Natalie Cole appears live on HSN October 17. Ms. Cole will be performing songs from a special two-disc CD set featuring her chart-topping release "Still Unforgettable", which launched in 2008, along with "Merry Christmas, Darling", an exclusive collection of classic holiday favorites. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holiday Gift Ideas for New Moms Oct 17, 2009
Just in time for the holidays, teething tots and stylish moms want dentist invented and recommended Chewable Jewels. With Halloween around the corner and the year-end holiday season closing in, chewy candy and sweets are a big part of the childhood holiday experience. (Suite101.com)
Carlyle & Co. closing its stores, including its locations at the Crabtree Mall and Streets at Southpoint in Durham Oct 17, 2009
Greensboro-based will close its stores at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh and the Streets at Southpoint in Durham after the holidays. The jewelry stores will close, along with the remaining 32 retail outlets the company has across 10 states. (Triangle Business Journal)
Review: Symphonies, life stories in harmony Oct 14, 2009
Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique," the record of the composer's romantic obsession with the Irish actress Harriet Smithson, leads the charge, followed by the nostalgic reveries of Ives' "Holidays" Symphony ... The four musical scenes of the "Holidays" Symphony are rooted in small-town New England life in the last decades of the 19th century, and there is wonderful footage showing how many traces of that life remain intact into the 21st. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holiday sales expected to top last year's Oct 14, 2009
He said retailers who manage inventory well should be able to use selective discounting to attract customers without the frantic price-cutting that prevailed during the 2008 holidays. "Last year a 75 percent off sale in December was not uncommon," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
September retail sales imp000021EDrove but still weak Oct 7, 2009
After parents cut back on clothes and accessories for children this past fall, the retail industry suspects they won't be any more generous by the holidays ... Recession-stung stores plan old-fashioned holidays. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Discover's cashback promo boost aims to fight holiday-shopping blues Oct 6, 2009
(Crains) The card that pays you back will be paying holders twice as much over the holidays. facing a gloomy holiday shopping season that could put a crimp in its credit card volumes, is doubling its normal 1% cashback reward for purchases on its card from mid-November until the end of the year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Governor announce energy efficiency rebates, holiday Oct 3, 2009
"Thanks to the General Assembly and Governor Kaine, Virginia consumers now have three sales tax holidays when they are able to shop tax free on exempt items or shop with retailers that absorb the sales tax for the consumer. The Energy Star, Hurricane Preparedness Holiday and the Back to School Tax Holiday offer retailers three opportunities to create tax free shopping for the consumer," said George C. Peyton, Vice President of Government Relations for the Retail Merchants Association. "The... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre Announce U.S. Launch of First Artist Line: "Heartbeats by Lady Gaga" New Headphones with Lady Gaga Style and the Sound of Dr. Dre Oct 1, 2009
"Noel Lee, Head Monster, noted: Best Buy is a long time partner of Monster, and it's great to unite with them on the launch of Heartbeats, a fusion of sound with fashion. Heartbeats not only had to look great, they had to sound great. Using Monsters latest headphone technologies, that vision comes true. There is no headphone that sounds quite like it, regardless of price. Hope you love listening to it as much as we did creating it. Enjoy.Different Versions of Heartbeats by Lady... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Strong yen boosts tourism hopes Sep 21, 2009
With the yen buying significantly more U.S. dollars than it did a year ago and a five-day confluence of national holidays this month in Japan, Hawai'i tourism officials see some room for cautious optimism in the outlook for visitors from Japan this fall ... Hoshino said this year a series of national holidays in Japan that started yesterday and run through Wednesday allow people to take five consecutive holidays ... Exchange rate, holidays bring optimism after flu fears sank visitor numbers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Ellis presents different themes at each of his performances, based on seasons and holidays. Ellis performs one weekend a month, while other visiting musicians are booked for other weekends. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Plan purchases a year early to get bargains Sep 5, 2009
1 = check out pay-what-you-can days; 2 = stock up at Independence Day sales; 3 = eat now or preserve for winter; 4 = bargains in the Halloween markdown aisle; 5 = select neutral colors and use it all year long; 6 = after the holidays and sometimes before; 7 = from December through March Sources: USA TODAY research, PayPal, Kiplinger's. By Kathryn Canavan, Special for USA TODAY Prices for patio furniture are free-falling this month. (USA Today -- Money)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
"Manoa Valley Theatre 2833 E. Manoa Road 988-6131Tickets: $30 to $35Inside tip: If you are 25 or younger, tickets are $20. "Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit" Today through Sept. 20Broadway show tunes, characters, personalities and plots are parodied in this award-winning spoof by Gerard Alessandrini. "Winter Wonderettes" Nov. 12-29The Marvelous Wonderettes set out to create a rockin' '60s party to celebrate the holidays with friends and family amid news of shop closings. "The Dixie Swim... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Retail sales weak as consumers continue to focus on essentials Sep 4, 2009
However, the shift of the sales-tax holidays from July to August in most of the 14 states that have them partly offset the later Labor Day. Limited Brands , which operates Bath and Body Works and , said sales in stores open at least a year fell 4%, but that beat the 5. (USA Today -- Money)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
The friendly staff can help create custom cards, or shoppers can choose from a wide selection of cards that are handmade, celebrate cultural holidays or fete an age-specific birthday. Careful: This store is a paper lover's kryptonite -- symptoms include dazed delight and lightness in the wallet. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wholesale Jeweler (kingofjewelry.com) Provides Stunning Deals on Diamond Anniversary Rings and Diamond Engagement Rings Aug 28, 2009
Since holidays, birthdays and anniversaries come annually, recession or not, buying a diamond anniversary ring is currently a wise investment. With the price of precious metals holding firm or rising, and the eternal value of diamonds, a beautiful diamond anniversary ring will only grow in value over the years. (PR Newswire)
Iraqi refugees find US aid is not what they expected Aug 28, 2009
Holidays were for touring the Middle East and Europe. But privilege was no protection once the war started - quite the opposite. (Boston Globe)
Jeweler's gem of a house is a former bank Aug 21, 2009
She worked there 10 years before her then-boyfriend, who owned a jewelry store, became ill around the holidays and asked her to come work with him. In terms of her career as a jeweler, the rest is history: Calhoun Jewelers in nearby Royersford has grown into a successful business, and Calhoun herself was recognized in 2008 as the Pennsylvania Jeweler of the Year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Chompie's builds success, one bite at a time Aug 16, 2009
During Passover and other Jewish holidays, Chompie's serves traditional meals for people who are alone or unable to cook. Elmers drops into Chompie's Paradise Valley Mall location a couple of times a week to schmooze with his friends, the friendly servers, and Lou and Lovey. (AZCentral -- Business)
Plymouth Womans Club: Year in review Aug 5, 2009
During the holidays, the club members donated toys and clothing for Santa s Workshop and financial assistance for the Children s Holiday Fund. In January, Kate Johnson was appointed as the club s liaison to the Coalition. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Big pitch by stores before tax rises Jul 20, 2009
DePrisco Jewelers is having a sale for the rest of July at its four stores, encouraging consumers to put items on layaway for the holidays while the sales tax is still at 5 percent. And once the increase hits, the company is planning to look for ways to help absorb the tax increase on behalf of customers. (Boston Globe)
Right to the point: Direct selling soars Jul 14, 2009
Some women get involved to earn extra money for the holidays, to pay down a credit card or to help pay for something they want, such as a refrigerator, he said. If they meet their goal, then they are considered a success, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Couples saying 'I don't' to expensive weddings Jul 8, 2009
And Tina Czech is planning her big day for the holidays, when her local church already will be outfitted with glittering trees and more than 300 poinsettias. Whether out of propriety or necessity, weddings are being tweaked if not turned upside down by the recession. (USA Today -- Life)
Get help for recession Jul 3, 2009
Eliminate the extra Holidays, Washington s, Lincoln s, Martin Luther s Birthdays, Groundhog and Flag day. Stop overtime, if we can accomplish our work requirements without overtime and cutbacks of employees, why can t the other side. (The Palm Beach Post)
Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma Jul 2, 2009
Kentucky Street, Petaluma. Article:Kentucky Street, Petaluma:/c/a/2009/07/01/NSUR18DEI6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Old road is back on the map Jun 30, 2009
LOADING Jun 30, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT By LAUREN DONOVAN Bismarck Tribune OLD RED OLD TEN - On the most Americana of holidays, everyone is invited to cruise an old highway with windows open to the song of the meadowlark and the breeze of a summer in full bloom. North Dakota's newest Scenic Byway will officially open on the Fourth of July. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gold inches up as greenback struggles Jun 27, 2009
For next week, the metal should see less liquidity and more short-term volatility because of thinner volume related to the US Independence Day and Canada Day holidays, said George Gero, vice president of RBC Capital Markets Global Futures. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dads Lose Out to Moms in Drawing Spending on Their Holidays: Chart of Day Jun 20, 2009
Dads Lose to Moms in Spending on Their Holidays: Chart of Day - Bloomberg ... Dads Lose to Moms in Spending on Their Holidays: Chart of Day ... The CHART OF THE DAY shows the average amount spent on gifts for the respective holidays since 2002. (Bloomberg)
Bulletin Board Jun 17, 2009
Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. noon and 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. The site is closed Monday, Tuesdays and holidays. Residential stickers may be obtained at the treasurer s collector office, town hall, Monday through Friday from 8;30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Landscaper permits may be purchased at the Highway & grounds office, 245 Union St., Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Seasonal permits $1,500 per vehicle for landscapers and daily permits, $225 per vehicle. (Braintree Forum, MA)
* Yemen: where tourists dare May 28, 2009
We met here in this market when she came on holidays. He taps my knee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Daly to return to PGA Tour in Memphis May 26, 2009
Daly told The Associated Press over the Christmas holidays that he had been suspended for the second time in his career, and he said he found out two weeks ago while playing in Ireland that he had been reinstated. "I don't really feel I deserved to be suspended," Daly said. (Yahoo News)
Rachel Bilson robbed of fashion treasures May 20, 2009
The burglary happened sometime in the last few weeks, while Bilson was in Canada with fianc Hayden Christiansen, to whom she's been engaged since the holidays. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Gold, Silver Drop as Global Equity Rally Curbs Demand; Platinum Advances May 19, 2009
People in India, the worlds largest consumer of the precious metal, often give each other gifts of gold for holidays including Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which will be celebrated in October. Platinum, Palladium. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Pretty as a pinup: Angels' pose to fund soldiers' care packages May 16, 2009
We even spend our holidays together like a family. I also feel beautiful and girlie when Im dolled up. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
I Have to Tell You . . . May 14, 2009
"I told her she could visit Smokey if she wanted to. She said she didn't drive. From her tearful sounding voice, I knew she'd like to see her beloved Smokey, so I arranged to pick her up and have her spend a day with Smokey. That was the highlight of her day - and ours! "For many years dear Mary spent holidays with our family. Everyone loved her. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Mother’s Day essays by Tribune readers May 10, 2009
She has made the most of these 10 years, attending sports, concerts, confirmations, graduations and baptisms, not to mention all the holidays we all have had together ... The holidays all big and none small. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Christian symbol inspires Jewish jewelry designer May 8, 2009
During the communist regime, we were not allowed to practice religion or celebrate holidays. The family was successful socially and financially, so they didn t want to rock the boat by alluding to their Jewish heritage. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Tough times mean less being spent on mom May 7, 2009
"Retailers understand that people are on strict budgets, even for important holidays," NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin said in a statement ... And the evolution of the online florist has put a dent in business for the local, neighborhood purveyor, particularly on big flower-giving holidays such as Mother's Day ... "But the silver lining in the clouds is that total Mother's Day spending in 2009 is expected to reach $14.10 billion, slightly more than Easter, according to the National Retail... (Florida Today)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Hours: 1-5 p.m. daily except Sunday, Tuesday and major holidays. Admission: 3 adults, 2 seniors, 1 students age 6-18. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Winners, Losers Of 2009 Session May 3, 2009
Created two three-day sales tax holidays for back-to-school and hurricane preparation purchases and capped sales taxes on aircraft and yacht purchases while repealing tax exemptions for newspapers and magazines delivered by mail, most charter fishing trips and pinball and other amusement machines. Put on the 2010 ballot a proposed state constitutional amendment to limit annual property taxes to 1. (News4Jax.com, FL)
How do you celebrate Mother's Day — with kids or without? Apr 30, 2009
I m probably in the minority on this, but I just think these made up holidays are ridiculous ... Birthdays and holidays are a HUGE deal to my mother ... She s a wonderful person who is great to me and has helped me tremendously, but I wish she would ease off on all the holidays and stuff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lihue merchants want their street back (1806) Apr 16, 2009
The store is closed on holidays. We want the place to look like a street and I m working on Sundays and holidays to try and keep it nice, Clement said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Still selling Apr 12, 2009
The holidays just wouldn't be the same without a chocolate Easter egg or chocolate-covered matzoh. More Business. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Apr 7, 2009
As other students at those heathen institutions suffer with class time, we seek to respect religious holidays by canceling class and going home to eat candy. Fantastic. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Where Tourists Seldom Go Apr 5, 2009
Most of the houses date before 1940, many with the Mediterranean revival and Colonial revival architecture suited to wealthy Northerners who built them for winter holidays. The decline took place over decades, influenced by the dynamics of a changing city and the decisions of elected officials. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
