2 families, 2 fires, same sense of loss Nov 21, 2009
But he said squirrels had been living in his attic for the past six months. He thought he had gotten rid of them but said that they may have chewed through something. (Florida Today)
Toys in the attic are golden memories Nov 16, 2009
Robin Rombach/Post-Gazette Gino Francavilla, of Mars, talks on the phone while a stuffed Gumby doll looks over his shoulder. He was waiting to have toys appraised at the FX Antique Toy Roadshow at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Coraopolis yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Harbor United schedules village fair Nov 14, 2009
Shop the fair tables for crafts, attic treasurers, jewelry, children s toys and books along with the bake table with cookies, breads and cheese. Loading commenting interface. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Lend a hand to Medicines for Humanity Nov 13, 2009
The fair tables offer crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, toys and books. And then there s the bake table. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Do you recall all of the childrens product recalls? Nov 11, 2009
They are now in the attic for his kids to play with. As for as product recalls, I usually don t worry about them to much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'Dear Aerosmith...'The boys are at it again. Not unlike their late ’70s cocaine... Nov 10, 2009
Janie s Got a Gun is one of the band s biggest hits, but it s got nothing on T 00004000 oys in the Attic ... Janie s Got a Gun is one of the band s biggest hits, but it s got nothing on Toys in the Attic. (New York Post -- News)
Emote Control Oct 31, 2009
"He says he was hiding in the attic," Heene said, his voice swelling on the last two syllables as he half-shrugged and looked at the ground. "And, um, because I yelled at him." He took a sharp breath, voice faltering. (Slate)
HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: Church of the Redeemer plans 116th bazaar Oct 30, 2009
Items in Attic Treasures will include those that are both new and gently used. The Christmas room will feature hand-crafted items such as Christmas ornaments, wreaths and other decorations, art and crafts, and a book corner. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Traveling show looks for area treasures Oct 24, 2009
Have you ever wondered how much that box full of Grandma's costume jewelry is worth, or whether you could get anything out of that collection of old toys in the attic ... "We ask for folks to keep an open mind when they're looking through the attic or the jewelry box and deciding whether to bring in their items," said Treasure Hunters public relations director Matthew Enright. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Families flock to Holliston's Applefest Oct 18, 2009
In what is a decades-long tradition in town, St. Michael's Episcopal Church held its annual Applefest celebration yesterday, where kids rode ponies, cooks offered homemade jam and baked goods for sale and people hunted for bargains at Aunt Stella's Attic ... Bill's Grill was located just outside the church, while inside, items donated by parishioners, such as household items, books, toys and games were offered in an area called "Aunt Stella's Attic." ... Annette Hamlet took a break from her post... (Holliston Tab, MA)
POLICE BELIEVE STORY BASED ON 'BODY LANGUAGE'... Oct 17, 2009
A 6-year-old was believed to be floating in a balloon over eastern Colorado Thursday but turned out to be hiding in his family's attic ... " During the search, Falcon had apparently hid inside a box in the attic of the home. At times he played with toys and at other times he took a nap. He came down after about five hours. His older brother said he saw Falcon get inside the battery box of the experimental aircraft before he took off. He showed video of it to his parents and that's when they... (The Drudge Report)
missing boy and the experimental balloon in Colorado Oct 17, 2009
It was later discovered he was hiding in the attic the entire time. "He says he's hiding in the attic because I yelled at him, and I'm really sorry I yelled at him," Richard Heene said as he held his son, Falcon Heene, in his arms and gave him a big hug on Thursday afternoon ... "I was in the attic and he scared me because he yelled at me. That's why I went in the attic because I heard shouting. But I didn't want to come out because he was really mad at me and I'll probably get in trouble,"... (W-USA News, DC)
Balloon boy saga captivates nation Oct 16, 2009
after he was found hiding in a box in the attic above the garage ... He was in the attic above his garage, hiding in a cardboard box ... It ended when Falcon emerged from the attic and walked into the house. (USA Today)
Sex and the Eco-City Oct 16, 2009
He was found hiding in the family attic For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages ... He was found hiding in the family attic. (Time.com)
Boy safe after runaway balloon scare Oct 16, 2009
"Apparently the boys been there the whole time. Hes been hiding in a cardboard box in the attic above the garage," Alderden said ... But the boy fled to the attic at some point after the scolding and was never in the balloon during its 50-mile journey through two counties ... "I was in the attic and he scared me because he yelled at me," Falcon said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Weekend fire spares family, but their belongings weren't so lucky Oct 7, 2009
There was heavy smoke coming from the eves so we knew it was likely an attic fire, which proved to be true, said Letts fire chief June Anne Gaeta ... Gaeta said that October is fire prevention month and that she would like to remind people they should place a smoke detector in their attics, even if it s hard to access. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Loss of truck doesnt slow mosquito spraying program Sep 26, 2009
Open or broken window screens and attic vents offer perfect avenues for mosquitoes to make their way into your home. Window screens should fit snugly into the frame, vents should remain closed and for further prevention, windows should also be shut during the hours of dusk and dawn. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
10 steps to take before you sell Sep 20, 2009
Pack away items that express your unique personality and interests, and place the boxes in the attic or in storage. If you have such a passion for Beanie Babies that they cover your bed and dresser and window seat, store all but one or two of them until your house is sold. (Boston Globe)
Who Is Joe Perry? Sep 14, 2009
" Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts (just outside of Boston), Perry formed Aerosmith with lead singer Steven Tyler and released the band's first album in 1973. The duo quickly became known as the "Toxic Twins" because of their rampant drug and alcohol abuse. After a series of hits in the '70s, the band had a rough transition into the '80s, mostly due to said substance abuse, and Perry left the band for a while. But when they sobered up, they came back with a vengeance in the late 1980s. For... (VHI.com -- Music News)
From crammed to pristine clean, garages are extensions of ourselves Sep 4, 2009
At the back of the garage he has put in a wooden staircase leading to an opening above the main living quarters: "I built stairs so I could move all the stuff that people normally keep in their garage into the attic.". Ken Bell of West Seattle is a bit of a traditionalist in that his detached garage actually does what it was designed to do - well, sort of. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Summer Movie Report Card: Season starts fast, slips late Sep 2, 2009
The only blemish this summer was the $45 million Aliens in the Attic, which stalled at $23 million. "There isn't a world we can't create" on-screen, Jeffrey Katzenberg, head of DreamWorks, said earlier this summer. (USA Today)
Rocky Mountain high, raining fire in the sky (1) Aug 31, 2009
Rocky Mountain high, raining fire in the sky - Somerset - Daily American. Before Barbie came along, my escape from childhood boredom (and three pesky brothers) was watching 3-D images on a paper reel through the lens of a View-Master. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Family narrowly escapes house fire Aug 16, 2009
We thought the fire had spread to the ceiling and into the attic, so I called for a First Alarm Structure Fire page. East Helena and the East Valley fire departments ended up with 17 people on the scene; Eastgate, West Valley and Lewis and Clark County each sent six firefighters; and nine came from Tri-Lakes fire. (Helena Independent Record)
Aerosmith mystery Aug 13, 2009
I have the 8-track Toys in the Attic. I do wish Aerosmith would make an announce by friday 8/14 regarding the show in Seattle, Some of their fans are flying into Seattle for this concert. (The Palm Beach Post)
The band members Aerosmith left behind Aug 11, 2009
Tabano pulls a glossy tangle of backstage passes from the closet and dangles it from his fingers: Toys in the Attic Tour 75, Nine Lives Tour 97, Rocksimus Maximus Tour 03. Scott, too, has a collection of VIP passes. (Boston Globe)
Family believes bystander saved husband, daughter Aug 8, 2009
Fire Chief Todd Mecey said the smoke detectors did not go off to alert Kevin of the fire because the smoke was contained to the attic ... The family was told the fire likely started in wiring in the attic. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
In Theaters, Aug. 6-13 Aug 7, 2009
Aliens in the Attic - After a family finds that their summer home has been invaded by aliens, they find they must defend it to save the planet - and their vacation. (Not Reviewed). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
How to declutter sentimental items Aug 5, 2009
Many people face that moment when they wonder what they're going to do with the sentimental items that fill their closets and attics - things like old photos, kids' artwork, childhood treasures, books and family heirlooms ... Blanke has this test for keeping heirlooms: "If having it around me makes me feel really happy, I'll keep it. But if it's up in the attic and someone else can use it, then I'll give it away.". (AZCentral -- Home)
Saving Sundays Jul 25, 2009
The original strips come primarily from his personal collection, tucked away in piles of boxes in the attic ... In his home, Maresca gingerly scans the pages in the attic where most of the sheets are encased in protective plastic ... In college, he stumbled on one old man who kept a collection of Sunday comics -- also in his attic -- stacked in about 20 piles, each 5 feet high. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Biden: 'We misread how bad the economy was'... Jul 6, 2009
Biden: We 'Misread the Economy' - George's Bottom Line. George's Bottom Line. (The Drudge Report)
Albums come alive when bands now hit the stage Jul 5, 2009
Steven Tyler and Aerosmith played their album "Toys in the Attic" at the Comcast Center last month ... Watching Aerosmith work it s way through most of Toys in the Attic at the Comcast Center a few weeks back - they skipped the last tune - was plain good fun. (Boston Globe)
PICK OF THE WEEK: Assembly of Dust, plus the playlist Jun 24, 2009
On tour this summer, the ageless rockers play the entire Toys in the Attic album, which spawned their greatest hits. My Little Brown Book Sonny Rollins. (USA Today -- Life)
Host the Best Yard Sale Ever Jun 20, 2009
As you clean out the attic or basement, put things aside that you don't use anymore but that can be sold. Be objective when deciding what goes and what stays. (ABC News -- Business)
Appraisal event set for Saturday in Marlborough Jun 20, 2009
So clean out the attic and go through those closets, because as Murray said, "What you may have considered worthless could actually be worth a significant amount of money.". Loading commenting interface. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Rev. Wright says 'them Jews' keeping him away from Obama Jun 16, 2009
Bush was a drug attic and and an alcoholic. those were his personal choices. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fire destroys North Hills home May 21, 2009
Working with picks and axes, firefighters tore down the western-most wall before flooding the attic with water and foam. Mandie Driessen s sister was called to the fire by a neighbor. (Helena Independent Record)
Green Moms recycling Saturday morning May 9, 2009
attic or closets isn't really trash butdoesn't need to be there anymore. This time of year people's thoughts turn togardening, baseball and spring cleaning. (Medfield Press, MA)
Five dating habits -- cute or crazy May 1, 2009
Toys In The Attic: Holding onto your cherished childhood teddy bear is one thing. A menagerie of stuffed animals crowding him out of your bed is just creepy. (CNN -- Law)
Trash or Treasure? Apr 19, 2009
All that stuff cluttering up your closets, attic, and garage -- those little knick-knacks, such as old dolls, baseball cards, comic books or action figures, might be more than just junk ... The dolls collectors would be most excited to find in someone's attic. (CBS News -- Early Show)
St. Theresa's Yard Sale coming up Apr 17, 2009
Yard sale organizers welcome donations for the yard sale, so clean out your attic and basement and join us. Items needed include household goods and furniture, toys and games, baby items, DVDs, electronics, glassware and dishes. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
One killed, two injured in Southeast Houston building collapse Apr 15, 2009
We had to breach through the roof area, and then cut through some of the structure through the attic. We then had to breach through concrete and cut through the plywood underneath the concrete to get to those people and get them out, said Rescue Chief Richard Cole. (KHOU.com, TX)
* The Adventures of Kathleen the Great and Mark the Meek ^iY P`JIO Apr 8, 2009
Keith is busy clearing out the junk from his attic. (MoC). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Health tips for parents traveling abroad with young children Apr 6, 2009
If you have kids, chances are you also have a basement, attic or closet(s) packed with discarded baby stuff. Clothes that fit your little one for a few weeks and are practically brand-new. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Covering up at transfer station Apr 2, 2009
Those things collect dust and they re in your attic, and you don t want to go pay for it (disposal). I d just like to say that s a really major thing, Murray said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
KEEPING IT ALIVE: OPTP hopes 'Thursday Night Live,' rummage sale offset donation decline Mar 26, 2009
"Anyone who wants to give donations of any kind, whether it's things they want to clear out of the attic or baked goods, or a monetary donation, we'll take it.". In addition to baked goods, jewelry, books, toys and puzzles, furniture, baby and toddler clothes, and household and other items, OPTP memorabilia, including cookbooks, T-shirts and CDs, will be available for $10 each. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pimping propaganda Mar 18, 2009
Let the Pentagon's strategic thinkers - left unnamed - put their toys back in the attic. They know full well the capabilities and proven record of US heat-seeking Tomahawk missiles. (Asia Times Online)
'Velveteen Rabbit' Feb 27, 2009
At least there's an attic to play in, and grandma's permission to play there. That becomes Toby's escape. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Some people read the Bible, I read the dictionary' Feb 23, 2009
The home did not provide any toys but did have an attic full of books. She set herself a goal of learning 75 new words each week and practiced with her brother as they walked three miles to school every day, she said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Book gives pets leash on happy life Feb 14, 2009
Others don't like the box too far out of the way -- like an attic or the basement ... Others don't like the box too far out of the way -- like an attic or the basement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Greek villa is a warm sanctuary Feb 7, 2009
The villa also has a studio apartment in the attic and a self-contained apartment and airy conservatory on the ground floor. According to real estate agents, a steady number of foreigners and Greeks are expressing interest in building such luxury homes in Lagonisi, which, with just 400 or so residents, remains one of the few coastal suburbs of Athens with room for development. (International Herald Tribune)
