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)
Town Crier for TUESDAY Dec. 16 (65) Mar 26, 2009
Donate to the NCHS Angel Fund in someone's name for the holidays and we will send that individual a card to let them know ... Help with a home for the holidays ... In the adopt-a-family program, an individual, family or business works with The Salvation Army in taking on a whole family that is seeking help during the holidays. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Small retailers get creative to keep shoppers Mar 25, 2009
The picture was bleaker for Sasha Wingate, who saw sales decline 40 percent over the holidays at her store BellJar in San Francisco, which sells an eclectic mix of soap, candles, jewelry, clothing and updated vintage furniture. The economy has drastically affected my business, she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Easy gifting for hard times: an A&E guide Mar 22, 2009
In fact, I think that by giving Hillary a hug for the holidays, I will single-handedly inspire Hillary about how to restore the international image of America as Secretary of State. After all, do you think we would still be in Iraq if Bush had just practiced a little bit of Hug Diplomacy. (Yale Herald, CT)
Court hears Madoff bail arguments Mar 20, 2009
One judge suggested Madoff was sneaky, noting that nearly all of his property was in his wife's name and that he had mailed jewelry to relatives and friends over the holidays even though he was under a court order not to move any assets. The three-judge panel of the 2d US Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for a half hour from Sorkin and Assistant US Attorney Marc Litt but did not immediately rule. (Boston Globe)
Bars for Bernie Mar 20, 2009
One judge suggested Madoff was sneaky, noting that nearly all of his property was in his wife's name and that he had mailed jewelry to relatives and friends over the holidays even though he was under a court order not to move any assets. His lawyers contend that other white-collar defendants, including those in the Enron, Adelphia and WorldCom scandals, have been allowed to remain free while awaiting sentencing. (Fox News)
Lots of planning for malls parking area Mar 19, 2009
From my perspective I d rather have a few times during the holidays when the parking was a bit cramped than have it empty most of the time he said. We don t get revenues from parking, we get our money from taxes on buildings. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Buy Traditional First Communion Gif... Mar 13, 2009
Close relatives or godparents may want to select gold jewelry to be worn on special holidays instead of every day. For boys, choose a crucifix, Miraculous medal or patron saint medal. (Suite101.com)
Like a Virgin Megastore, shut for the very last time Mar 12, 2009
It held liquidation sales through the Christmas holidays. There were still 18,000 workers at Mervyn's when it went under; many of them did not receive severance, were stiffed on vacation pay, which has been withheld by the bankruptcy court, and are having trouble collecting on their 401Ks. (Salon)
The liberal dream has gone sour Mar 10, 2009
cubbies08 wrote on Mar 9, 2009 12:21 PM:" Phil Wrote:Today the Republican Party is rooting for doom. And since the Republicans are now anti-American members of an Obama-must-fail insurgency, lies become a self-fulfilling prophecy: talk doom, and keep the economy in a panic and we may get what we wish for.Now that is funny. Most of the gloom and doom talk I have been hearing is from Obama himself. He must now be a Republican. If by chance any of you watched Hannity on Friday night my sister was... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mugabe's Hong Kong hideaway Feb 28, 2009
Mugabe was close to former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamed, spending holidays on the resort island of Langkawi. His visits to Singapore are mainly for medical reasons. (Asia Times Online)
In crisis, demand for diamonds suffers Feb 21, 2009
Retail sales dropped as much as 20 percent over the year-end holidays in the United States, which is responsible for about half of the world's demand for diamonds. But the diamond industry is different from other luxury businesses since it is based on a commodity. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
In hard times, jewelry business loses its luster Feb 18, 2009
"You've got to pull your head out of the sand and adapt to what's happening," said Malvin, whose sales were flat for 2008, but down for the holidays. "You have to have your finger on the pulse of your local neighborhood. We adjust to the customer's needs. Women still want jewelry, but at a price point they can afford.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Economy makes gold the star of parties Feb 15, 2009
Howard Nader, a Palm Bay-based buyer for a nationwide network called Gold Home Party Inc., said he has had more bookings since the holidays. He also attributes the boom in part to the second generation of gold parties: People have been through one party and are becoming more comfortable with the idea. (Florida Today)
Top Sites for Flowers, Jewelry and ... Feb 15, 2009
A nice feature is that on busy holidays, they will tell you the earliest delivery you can expect of a certain floral arrangement so that you can choose another item if that one is particularly popular. Currently, they only deliver to the U.S.. (Suite101.com)
Whither romantic love in new times? Feb 15, 2009
Like so many other holidays, it has been eagerly exploited by commercial interests. It is estimated that over a billion cards are sent, along with innumerable gifts of flowers, candy, jewelry and clothing. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Allison blogs live with panicked Valentine's shoppers! Feb 14, 2009
So one of my favorite things to do around the holidays is sit in the mall after I ve finished gift shopping for everyone on my list and watch everyone else frantically try to snap up the last must-have toys and presents. So I ve decided to do the same thing for Valentine s Day this year. (The Palm Beach Post)
* World News Quick Take Feb 14, 2009
The incident occurred at around 3pm on Jan. 28, during Chinas week-long Lunar New Year holidays. VIETNAM Gold abandoned on plane. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Holiday sales unhindered despite economic slump Feb 13, 2009
In fact, they say holidays are the perfect time for stores to target customers with advertisements -- especially during a recession ... Jennifer Chang Coupland, a Penn State associate professor of marketing, said holidays are a perfect time for businesses to "advertise related to gift giving," even in the middle of an economic slump ... "The social pressure and expectations are high during holidays," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pawnbroker Alan Levi dies Feb 12, 2009
The colorful Levi was widely known to eastern Iowans for his Santa Levi television commercials during the holidays, in which he donned a Santa Claus cap. The idea came from longtime local broadcaster and friend Don Timmerman. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Let's see what you can do, Obama Feb 8, 2009
This year for the holidays you might have gotten an iPod, some new gloves or a restaurant gift card. But if you were really lucky, you might have been gifted with Obama gear. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Stretching your holiday shopping dollar Feb 8, 2009
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Holiday Showcase Feb 8, 2009
Viva Auto Group The Holidays can not be complete without a new car in your driveway and Viva Auto Group has all that you need ... Just Pay Half for the Holidays Looking for some great deals from local retailers and restaurants ... Go to our "Just Pay Half for the Holidays" section and search for the Half Off gift certificate from your favorite eatery and merchant. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
Nail down the holidays like actress Michelle Williams, who's a fan of Chanel's Vendetta nail color ... When you're hitting the road for the holidays, make like Queen Latifah, Adrian Grenier and Piper Perabo and tote your stuff in Endstar's eco duffle, made from recycled plastic bottles ... With budgets already tight for the holidays, who needs to spend extra money on shipping. (USA Today -- Life)
