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A soft approach to creating space Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:53PMAn innovative architect answers the curtain call.
2 volunteers hurt fighting Athens fire Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:35PMATHENS - Two volunteer firefighters were recovering Monday from problems suffered during a five-alarm fire that destroyed an Athens home.
New Furniture Store Opening in Charleston Area Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:30PMSofas Galore will open along MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City.
Dorm is where the heart is Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:23PMMinnesota State University students have options about on-campus living arrangements. Good options.
Buller woman walks free after pub death Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:22PMA Buller woman walked free from the High Court at Greymouth yesterday having been found not guilty of the manslaughter of Little Wanganui Hotel publican David James White.
Early for school Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:14PMSPARKS — For Jennifer White and her two children, Kaelynn, 5, and Zane, 3, their view of the moon is special. “When we look at the moon, it’s not the moon anymore,” White said. “It’s ‘la luna.’
Plumber: Generate a pre-storm plan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:13PMGenerators are hot items when big storms hit, because it's important to keep electrical equipment like sump pumps and refrigerators running.
Home Style: Dramatic fall table displays Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:05PMHere is a quick four-step approach to make a statment.
Bulletin Board Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:04PMTri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion at 2513 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The club is a fun group of people 40 and older who enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking and weekend trips. Membership is $20 a year.
Unsecured loads are a highway hazard Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:55PMThe big junk bins full of roadside debris are testimony of the need for motorists to batten down the hatches more carefully, say police. Niagara OPP Staff Sgt.[...]
Northampton Township Police Report, Aug. 23-26 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:41PMMonday, Aug. 23 Burglary -- A home in the 200 block of Rocksville Road was forcibly entered. Rooms were ransacked, but as of this report nothing was missing.
The bedbugs are biting in Binghamton Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:19PMDon't want to run the risk of getting bedbugs? "Don't go anywhere and don't let anyone inside your home," quipped Doug Ritter, owner of The Bug Killer, a Binghamton-based pest control company.
Saturday August 28, 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:09PMGet your hands on all kinds of apparel such as tudungs, baju Melayu, baju kurungs and children’s Hari Raya clothes at up to 50 percent discount from now until Sept 9 at Danga City Mall’s Raya Carnival.
Metz adjusting to his new arm Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:04PMJonathan Metz, 31, who lost his left arm after getting stuck in his home's furnace for two days is getting used to his new prosthetic limb and looking forward to his wedding.
The best small business stories of the week Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:01PMA roundup of the highlights from The Globe's home for entrepreneurs
Bedbugs hitchhike rides into your home Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:53PMTerminix says Indianapolis is the 12th most bed-bug infested city in the nation. Having bed bugs is not a sign of poor sanitation. It's just a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Read more at www.WISHTV.com
Mayor Ford Packs Up And Prepares To Leave Office Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:41PMShelby County Mayor Joe Ford's last day in office is August 31; he is packing up and moving out.
Fire Calls Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe Petaluma Fire Department received 64 medical and 28 fire or other emergency calls from Aug. 16 to 22. Here are some of the incidents that the department responded to.
Huge auction selling off Midlands couple's antique possessions Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:16PMA former Midlands couple's decision to downsize is the subject of a big sale slated for this weekend. The goods they collected over the years are antiques, and now they're being auctioned off.
Kids + fun = lots of smiles Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:26PMSTORY BY TARA CUCCHIARA s August days shorten and families squeeze in one more fieldtrip, the start of the school read more
Strike hammer on litigants Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:23PMCuttack, Aug. 25: Agitated lawyers today ransacked the Cuttack collectorate and ceased work to protest the police firing in which lawyer Bishnu Charan Das was killed at Bagalpur on Monday.
Hartman named parade grand marshal Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:23PMIn the 63 years she's lived in Canal Winchester, Pat Hartman has devoted much of her time to community and charitable service.
Habitat ReStore opens in Commerce Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:06PMRight now the shelves are mostly bare in the 8,400-square-foot building, and as of Tuesday morning there was no signage identifying the store, but manager Vince Mercardante hopes that will soon change.
Somerset County Social Services offices fumigated after bedbug discovery Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:04PMSOMERVILLE — Workers at the Somerset County Board of Social Services may be facing an unwelcome office intruder — bedbugs.
Ex-frat doors opened in Gorham Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:54PMGorham firefighter Dean Belanger takes a look at the interior of a former fraternity house after opening it up Tuesday for potential bidders. Staff photo by Robert Lowell
Deputies: After Argument, Wife Set House On Fire Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:44PMA 33-year-old Pickens woman is charged with arson after she set her house on fire after a fight with her husband, deputies said.
Ballard Designs, a different kind of catalogue Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:35PMWhen it comes to home furnishings catalogues, it's often difficult to distinguish one from the next. But Atlanta-based retailer Ballard Designs ( http://www.ballarddesigns.com ) has steadily been making strides to set itself apart from the pack, and people are taking notice. Shopping - Crafts - Ballard Designs - Supplies - Fiber Arts
Franklin County area police log Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:29PMTHEFT: Someone reportedly dumped furniture in a large trash bin at 510 E. Queen St. without permission. Chambersburg Police said the incident happened either Saturday or Sunday. The bin is rented by Joel Ortega.
Essay: Back in Kabul, thinking of home Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:24PMThe only thing missing in Afghanistan's capital city these days is hope. read more
Rowlett woman opens stylish shop Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:55AMIt isn’t often that a person gets to do what he or she loves for a living. And it’s even rarer that someone who has already established herself professionally leaves job security behind to take a gamble.
Housing may sabotage an economic recovery Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:40AMWASHINGTON — Housing led the United States out of seven of the past eight recessions. This ti
House of Hope has new home Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:33AMThere is a new House of Hope in Douglas. The old facility for House of Hope is being moved into a new house. The House of Hope is a shelter for abused women and children; boys under the age of 18 with their mothers are welcome.
1990 tornado 20th anniversary Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:31AM1990 tornado 20th anniversary: Aug. 28, 1990. A day that haunts me every time I hear that there is a thunderstorm watch or see a tornado on TV. I was 11 years old.
Eager teachers brighten Lake's 'new' classrooms Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:11AMBy JC REINDL BLADE STAFF WRITER What Pete Nafziger's classroom might lack in creature comforts, it makes up with functionality and upbeat personality. Like most of the 35 classrooms inside Lake High School's temporary home, his is windowless with no-frills, do-it-yourself decor. But there's one very unique feature to his history classroom: a working garage door. The metal curtain slides up and ...
Sotheby's London to Hold First-Ever Sale of Chimneypieces Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:04AMA recently-discovered chimney piece, designed by G.B. Borra c.1755, once part of one of London’s great “Lost Palaces” Norfolk House, in St James’s square. Est: £200,000-300,000. Photo: Sotheby´s.
Done Deals: Winchester center sells for $3.45M Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe building that houses Ashley Furniture Home Store at 7951 Winchester has sold for $3.45 million.
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' finale recap: 'Caroline, you're not Carmelo' Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:54PMThe Caroline Manzo-Danielle Staub blowout proves disappointing to fans of upended furniture.
Crowded field seeks Garrett commission seat Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:17AMTwo Democrats and four Republicans will square off in the primary in a crowded race for the District 3 seat on the Garrett County Commission.
Elder abuse cases drop under Jerry Brown Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:14AMAttorney General Jerry Brown's office has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections to investigate violence and neglect in nursing homes. A California Watch review... Jerry Brown - Nursing home - Attorney general - Elder abuse - California
Ypsilanti Heritage Festival: Historic home tour showcases area architecture Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:50AMWHAT TO KNOW WHAT: The 33rd Annual Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation Historic Home Tour (a Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Event)
Help your AC cool by freeing airflow Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:44AMPeople sometimes turn the central air conditioning on only at night to save money. That's fine when the weather isn't too hot, but it's a bad idea when the temperature reaches 90 or so, said Mike Foraker, president of Jennings Heating and Cooling in Akron, Ohio.
College accused of operating illegally Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:29AMNow that she knows Westwood College was never authorized to operate in Wisconsin, Janesville resident Melissa Willes wants her $25,000 back.
Vietnam man's penis reattached Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:23AMA Vietnam man's penis has been successfully reattached after his angry wife allegedly cut it off, apparently over an extramarital affair.
Clear Channel Partners with Geodelic to Launch the Ultimate Mobile Guide for Smart Air Travelers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:09AMSANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world's leading marketer of airport advertising, has teamed with Geodelic, a Santa Monica based tech start-up, to create FLYsmart, a free location-based mobile app. FLYsmart allows air travelers to quickly locate services and amenities in terminals, as well as browse live feeds of arrival and departure information. As part ...
Comforts of home: Former resident guides others to 'balanced lifestyle' Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:05AMFormer New Canaan resident Christine Eisner created her book, “Comfort Living: A Back-to-Basics Guide to a More Balanced Lifestyle,” with the intent to inspire readers with tips on how to make their home and their life more satisfying.
Clear Channel Partners with Geodelic to Launch the Ultimate Mobile Guide for Smart Air Travelers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:00AMSANTA MONICA, Calif.----Clear Channel Airports , the world's leading marketer of airport advertising, has teamed with Geodelic, a Santa Monica based tech start-up, to create FLYsmart, a free location-based mobile app.
Beyond design Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:45AMWhen World Kitchen LLC decided to overhaul its Pyrex line of cookware in 2002, it hired Essential Inc., then a new Boston design firm, to help it upgrade a product that had been a staple in American kitchens for generations. Pyrex - United States - Boston - World Kitchen - Business
Fisher: In search of the perfect sofa Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:28PMShopping the New York way
TERESA GIUDICE’S LAWYER DEFENDS HER $60K SHOPPING SPREE Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:42PMTERESA Giudice spent $60,000 during a recent shopping spree — despite filing for bankruptcy last October. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star splashed out on home furnishings and luxury items — and, according her lawyer, she was wise to do so. “That was the money she earned as an advance for her book Skinny Italian,” attorney [...]
Living, working and playing in the glow of Diamond Mountain and the shadow of cruelty Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:39PMA SECRET HISTORY OF HOUSES:Letterfrack is synonymous with brutality these days but growing up in a converted haybarn over a pub and shop at the village crossroads has many positive memories forDeirdre Veldon