Photographs and memories Aug 4, 2008
Jody Jean hit a mother lode of raw material recently when a friend who just bought a house found a bunch of old photos, medals, and newspaper clippings in the attic and passed them along to her ... Evidently, Eleanor s husband instead put them up in the attic to dry. (Montana Standard, MT)
Seminar aims to help you cut the clutter Aug 3, 2008
Then toss the trash, place the donation box in your car, return items to their rightful place, and put the don t know box in the attic or garage. If you don t open that box in a year or six months, get rid of it. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Editorial -- Pitch in Aug 1, 2008
Go downstairs to the basement, upstairs to the attic or the back of that out-of-the-way closet that has long since become your own private land of misfit toys. No, don t go right this second at least finish reading the paper first but when you do, dig around all the other stuff collected to find an old baseball glove. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Imagekind office had dogs, which led to CafePress sale Jul 31, 2008
It was his cell phone ringtone, a snippet of Aerosmith s Toys in the Attic. Durham said he had admired Imagekind from the start. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
One's a crowd in this performance Jul 17, 2008
He then wanders around designer Lorenzo Savoini's dusty, cluttered attic with his flashlight, illuminating the dark corners. He finds portraits and mannequins, trunks and toys - the psychological and archeological remains of Llareggub (bugger-all, backward). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
First Coast Happenings Jul 17, 2008
Classic Albums Live presents Toys in the Attic, 8 p.m., The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St. $26. (904) 355-2787. (Florida Times-Union)
Going up into the attic can be a bigadventure and bring on memories Jul 2, 2008
But I, and literally dozens of other Americans, will be doing exactly what our forefathers did when they had no budget and little time off: cleaning the attic. I ventured into our dusty old attic this past week, and immediately, within the first 10 minutes, lost 20 pounds ... Attic, I said, as a mouse popped out of my sneaker and scampered away. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Snow: Play time and a waste of time Jul 2, 2008
Pull out the fishing pole; dig the gloves and Louisville sluggers out of the attic. Practice the whiffle-ball delivery. (Malden Observer, MA)
World's sexiest hotels Jul 2, 2008
Add the complete seclusion that comes from its position in what was once an attic, and, dare we say it, cracking a rib on day one might not be such a bad thing after all. Adam otel, Antalya, Turkey. (iAfrica.com)
acquired the digital and design consultancy Jun 28, 2008
The art students so named the company because they set up their business in Sommerville's grandmother's attic. Needham, now based in San Francisco, will remain Attik's creative director and Sommerville, located in Leeds, England, will be its U.K. cd. (AdWeek)
Questionnaire: State Representative District 3 candidate Bob Jenkins Jun 26, 2008
Whitfield Co.; owner- Toys In The Attic Toy Store in Dalton; daughter- Katie Beth, 14, son- Robby, 11. Military service: none. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Grant Park renovation Jun 24, 2008
The attic of Shay and Brooke Eskew's home was converted into a bedroom with a dormer window ... The couple moved walls to build an open staircase to the attic ... At the top of the stairs, the former attic is now a bedroom, brightened with four skylights and a radius window. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Musicians, artists unite for a cause First annual block party in Hoboken Jun 18, 2008
Other local companies involved in HCTA include: J CITY Theater, Attic Ensemble, Mile Square Theatre, Hudson Exploited Theater, Park Performing Arts, among others. For more information, visit: www. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
District 3 State Representative race heating up with three Republicans vying for spot: winner will face Democrat in the fall Jun 18, 2008
He is co-owner of Toys in the Attic. His wife is Kathy and they have two children, Katy Beth, 14, and Robby, 11. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Group Protecting Kids from Chemicals Jun 18, 2008
A Rochester woman faces animal cruelty charges after 17 dogs were found in the attic of a home, where, according to investigators, temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. Sometimes what our kids don't see can be as important as what they do see. (R News)
St. Mary's Ice Cream Social set for June 18 at Selinger (1) Jun 16, 2008
Other activities throughout the day include a Kids Korner, quilt raffle, silent auction, country store, treasures from the attic, toys and games, books and tapes, jewelry, and gifts for babies. Proceeds from the event will help purchase new technology to benefit patients at St. Mary's Health Center. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ambler Gazette Datebook Jun 5, 2008
For more information, call 610-828-0260 Plymouth Meeting Friends School will hold its 71st annual Strawberry Festival on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family event features homemade strawberry shortcake and other a variety of other food, games and fun for children that include a climbing wall and moon bounce, live entertainment, an "Attic Treasures" sale with gently used house wares, toys and games and vendors selling a range of merchandise. The event will be held rain or shine on the... (Springfield Sun, PA)
The Chapmans journey to Hell and back Jun 1, 2008
Spot the little attic with the toys in it belonging to Anne Frank. Note the calm figure of Hitler standing by his easel and enjoying his hobby. (Times Online)
Spy gear goes mainstream May 28, 2008
"We'd put them in a wall, a drawer or maybe run a wire to the garage or attic.". He had wireless listening devices in the past that had mini transmitters that overrode radio waves, and he could listen to a conversation on his car radio. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
ATTIC TREASURES CAN HELP THE TOY TOWN MUSEUM May 20, 2008
Look in the attic, the basement or even under the bed and find a special treasure to donate to the "Treasures for Toy Town" auction to benefit the Toy Town Museum. Susan Tapani, owner of iAuctionAssist - The eBay Selling Experts, came up with the idea to hold a live auction in East Aurora to benefit the local not-for-profit museum. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' Lowdown -- Why The Boston Band Is Getting Its Own Game Apr 18, 2008
The other venues are based on the band's albums, including a stage with a giant jack-in-the-box inspired by Toys in the Attic. New York club Max's Kansas City was also recreated as a venue. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tucson fire displaces 13 from homes Apr 17, 2008
Carlton said the strong winds caused the flames to spread quickly and move upward into the attics of both buildings. "Any kind of an attic fire is much harder to control," he said. (FOX 11, AZ)
What's Up (April 17) Apr 17, 2008
Warmer weather is finally here, and it is time to prepare for a Spring Yard Sale at St. Theresa Parish, 35 South Main St., Sherborn, on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with a barbecue lunch available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The church welcomes 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, videos, CDs and computer software, glassware and dishes. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
For one local couple, the tornado struck hard but they’ll stay put Apr 17, 2008
Sheetrock and foam give the attic a modern-day equivalent of R-10 insulation he was energy efficient when it wasn t cool, but simply practical. When the winds hit the house, a large panel on the south side of the house gave way and a gust tore a hole in the roof. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Slater fire displaces six Apr 5, 2008
April edition - caring for paradise. A rural Slater home was destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Mar 29, 2008
Looks like some toys in the attic (not a PS2 screenshot). Each venue is structured to have two non-Aerosmith opening acts followed by three tunes by the title band. (IGN PS2)
Sale to benefit Red River Human Services Mar 26, 2008
Part of the inventory was shared with Attic Treasures in Fargo. "They've done it before and have had really good luck," she said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Read a passage from 'Change of Heart' Mar 4, 2008
We had a hole in our wall and rain leaking through the attic ceiling; mildew grew on the soles of our shoes. When I was seven months pregnant, I came downstairs to find Elizabeth playing in a pile of leaves that had blown past the plastic sheeting into the living room. (USA Today -- Life)
'Chip Tunes' strike right note Feb 29, 2008
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Forget contemporary computer games such as Air Guitar and Rock Band -- it's time to dig out Nintendo Game Boys and Sega Mega Drives from the attic thanks to a music innovation which is transforming old school consoles into musical instruments. Musician Pixelh8 -- AKA Mathew Applegate -- with his latest musical instrument: a Nintendo GameBoy. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Aerosmith storms 'Guitar Hero' Feb 26, 2008
com: Aerosmith storms 'Guitar Hero. Aerosmith storms 'Guitar Hero. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Outdoors: Cabin fever was easier as a child Feb 23, 2008
I have mentioned before how my cousin Tom gave me a bunch of his old outdoors magazines and being the packrat that I am I still have some of them tucked away in the attic. When I was a youngster I didn t have a tackle box(es) to spend hours cleaning out and re-arranging like I do now. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
The Week in Video-Game News Feb 21, 2008
TOYS IN THE ATTIC: In 1994, Aerosmith starred in a ridiculous light-gun shooter called "Revolution X." But now the boys have found a vehicle more appropriate to their talents: the next installment of Activision's "Guitar Hero," due this summer. "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" will feature the greatest hits from the band's 30-year career, along with songs from acts that Aerosmith "has either performed with or been inspired by." Guitarist Joe Perry said, "Fans want to get and experience music in new... (ABC News -- Wire)
Newspapers shed light on Ga. history Feb 17, 2008
To Nell Magruder, the big crate in the attic looked like a coffin ... From attic to archive ... As a young historian in Georgia, Robert Davis heard rumors of an attic full of 19th-century newspapers in Canton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Those in favor of school uniforms for kids, please raise your hand Feb 6, 2008
theguy33 wrote on Feb 5, 2008 10:20 PM:" perfect stranger youre no puppet master, my friend. i am no toy in your attic, nor am i worked up. you prompted these arguments, and did so poorly while showing how presumtuous you are by your claims to having the skill of comprehension. Youre out of work, draining society, probably a stay at home mom/dad with many illegitimate children, living in low income housing, arguing on wdn.com because you are a low life.. and you try to pick on me.. " ...... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Happy happy| Jan 29, 2008
"I've kept a box in the attic with Lego from my childhood. They never go out of style and the box is full of memories of long hours spent building things with my friends," said 21-year-old Alexander. Primo, Quatro, Duplo, Toolo, Technic, Mindstorm. (iAfrica.com)
Living • Time to get organized Jan 20, 2008
Place everything you don't use into one of those boxes and put the don't know box in the attic or garage or other out-of-the-way place. If you don't open that box in six months or a year, get rid of it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police briefs Jan 14, 2008
FireFresno attic blaze causes $280,000 in damageAn electrical fire in the attic of a home in west-central Fresno on Saturday night caused about $250,000 damage to the building and $30,000 damage to its contents, according to the Fresno Fire Department. The fire was reported at 9:35 p.m. at 6555 W. Ashlan Ave., the fire department said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Antique toy, coin roadshow coming to Mattoon next week Dec 29, 2007
MATTOON It is time for those toys that have been collecting dust in the attic to come out of hiding ... Bring it as it is, as it sat in the attic or garage or basement, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Walk this way Dec 28, 2007
The group's already put its own spin on well-known records by Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, but this year the band decided to dig deep into its album collection and chose Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic to rock out New Year's Eve ... The band plans to wrap its own musical take around Aerosmith's classic album Toys in the Attic to officially pay farewell to 2007 ... Toys in the Attic had a major impact on me as a musician and guitarist, explained Sproul. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Butte memories of Santa Claus Dec 25, 2007
We cut our own Christmas trees in those days, and the ornaments and decorations came down from the attic in a large wooden tea crate, as they always did. But as my brother and sisters and I watched our parents struggle to pay the bills, we knew the only presents we would get would come from Santa Claus. (Montana Standard, MT)
A Tree in Amsterdam Dec 25, 2007
Nearly every morning I go to the attic to blow the stuffy air out of my lungs, from my favorite spot on the floor I look up at the blue sky and the bare chestnut tree, on whose branches little raindrops shine, appearing like silver, and at the seagulls and other birds as they glide on the wind ... AMSTERDAM -- I climbed the narrow, steep steps to the attic of the Anne Frank House to look out the window at the tree that gave a young girl hope ... Nearly every morning I go to the attic to blow the... (Townhall.com)
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"People have these items in their toy boxes or stuck in the attic, items that for whatever reason they never got rid of," Parsons said. "And that's good for them, because many of these toys have become very valuable.". (Macomb Journal, IL)
Iconic doll shows side for adults only Dec 10, 2007
s Sandi Holder's Doll Attic Inc.. By some estimates, 20 percent to 25 percent of adult collectors are men. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vintage childhood amusements entertaining new generations Dec 9, 2007
Whether they became broken, worn out or were simply replaced by an evolving sense of interest, the playthings were relegated to closets, attics or the trash collector ... Prior to the Internet, vintage toys were found at yard sales, antique stores or stuffed in the attic. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Neither Here Nor There: I’m glad I’m here 12-09-2007 Dec 9, 2007
I got a toy or two (I still have the heads of Pete and RePete, twin baby dolls whose bodies deteriorated due to 40 years in a hot attic, on a shelf in my den) and clothing necessities. My years spanned the best in medical breakthroughs. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
You live with a grinch? Dec 4, 2007
All he has to do is pull out the Christmas stuff from the attic and I do the rest. He used to help with the outside lights, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Man Turns Hobby Into Millions Dec 4, 2007
In 1981, after quitting his job, Page started in the attic of his home. Now, Replacements, employs 580 people full time. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Holidazzle in Norwalk Dec 2, 2007
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities at the Norwalk Community Center and a house walk featuring four homes from 1 to 5 p.m. Also a train display, Grannys Attic, kids games, kids crafts, chili cook-off. Santa arrives at 1 p.m.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Make the most of open houses Dec 1, 2007
" Their new house in Hampton Farms subdivision is part of the larger collection of neighborhoods that shares swim and tennis facilities with Riverhill. What they bought: Their two-story "salt box" has three bedrooms and three baths on the second floor, a bonus room in the attic and a main floor with kitchen, dining room, living room, den, guest bedroom and full bath. "And we even got a basement we could finish. There was so much space here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fire destroys Kittitas home Nov 30, 2007
Upon investigation, he believed the fire started in the attic and burned for a while before the family noticed it. Everybody in the house escaped without injury, Carbajal said, but because the fire escalated so quickly, the family rushed outside without shoes on. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Weekly Calendar Nov 29, 2007
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Is this a cash crunch Christmas? Nov 22, 2007
We got a deal on a used Wii from a family member, so we re putting the toys we had already bought throughout the year in the attic for next year and just buying a few games. Two Christmases taken care of before Thanksgiving. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No Injuries in City House Fire Nov 17, 2007
Firefighters arrived on scene to find the attic engulfed in flames. Investigators believe the fire was electrical in origin. (R News)
Your community in brief, Nov. 15 Nov 16, 2007
The woodframe buildings will have 3,218 square feet on the first floor and another 981 square feet of attic space. Owners are Steve Hanson CPA and Tony Lewis of Lewis Hanson and Company, an investment firm. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Family thankful for support in house fire's aftermath Nov 15, 2007
Eichhorn said it is believed that lint in the clothes dryer initially began the fire, which later spread into the attic of their two-story home at 412 S. Main St. The fire department still is investigating. The family is currently staying with Amber Eichhorns aunt, Pam Broad, rural Flanagan, while they look for a new home, but it seems like the entire village of Flanagan has come out to help them, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'Miss Revlon' dolls have fallen in value Nov 12, 2007
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Holiday calendar Nov 11, 2007
The Norwalk Holidazzle group will host a Christmas walk, visit from Santa, train display, Granny s Attic, kids games and crafts, chili cookoff, with Santa arriving at 1 p.m. and house walk featuring four homes from 1 to 5 p.m., all in Norwalk, Wis. (608) 823-7760, ext. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Around Town Nov. 1 -- Work conversations dont include Red Sox win Nov 2, 2007
You can walk off your lunch as you browse the crafts, jewelry, gently used kids toys and books and attic treasures available for purchase ... Robert designed and built a recording studio right here in Scituate called Noise in the Attic. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Want Webkinz? Get in Line Oct 31, 2007
Of course, there's no telling whether fickle children will sustain these furry friends as the gotta-have-it toy or if today's mass collections of Webkinz will find their way to attic boxes next to Cabbage Patch dolls. Until then, Ganz has found a way to incorporate old and new that meets with kids' approval and opens parents' wallets. (Fox News)
An attic that attacks Oct 31, 2007
Scattered in a corner of the living room and creeping into the attic at 2207 Le Mans Drive are spare body parts, a few skulls and a guillotine. The 6-foot-tall devil gargoyles protect the sitting area, in stark contrast to the colorful and cozy home decor. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Organizing Toys Oct 30, 2007
Plastic storage containers can be used to store excess toys in the basement, attic or garage. Your child should still have access to his favorite toys. (Suite101.com)
Dentsu Makes U.S. Move With Attik Deal Oct 30, 2007
The art students so named the company because they set up their business in Sommerville's grandmother's attic. Needham, now based in San Francisco, will remain Attik's creative director and Sommerville, located in Leeds, England, will be its U.K. cd. (MediaWeek.com)
Dentsu Acquires Attik Oct 27, 2007
The art students so named the company because they set up their business in the attic space at the house of Sommerville's grandmother. Needham, now based in San Francisco, will remain Attik's creative director and Sommerville, located in Leeds, England, will be its U.K. cd. (MediaWeek.com)
Rockin' toys: Kids'll be bananas over Hannah Montana, list says Oct 17, 2007
Then, there are all those parents with keyboards and guitars in the attic eager to nudge their kids to musical glories they never quite achieved. "Music is everywhere this year," says Bob Giampietro, senior vice president of trends and innovation at Toys R Us. (USA Today -- Money)
Get organized: 12 tips Oct 9, 2007
Then toss the trash, place the donation box in your car, return items to their rightful place and put the don t know box in the attic or garage or other out of the way place. If you don t open that box in a year or 6 months, get rid of it. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
