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Why was IRS auction in O'Fallon, and what did the Bentley bring? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:04AMQ. Late last month in O'Fallon, there was an Internal Revenue Service auction that had a 1954 Bentley in the mix. My questions: Why in O'Fallon, and what did the Bentley bring?
Through the Grapevine: Small town shop offers taste of Crossroads region Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:46PMTIVOLI - Nestled in the backyard of Refugio County is a quiet shop along state Highway 35.
Santa Cruz County Stories, Mimi Snowden: Her canvas is the dinner plate -- and beyond Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:13AMCORRALITOS -- When Mimi Snowden throws a party at her Corralitos home, guests know it will be BYOT -- bring your own tent.
Giving Used Goods as Gifts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:54AMThere are plenty of reasons to buy used for Christmas presents, and only one reason not to: you probably think it looks bad. Here's why you should buy used gifts and encourage the same from others.
Soundings Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:23AMSuzie DePoo , 90, died peacefully in Key West last Wednesday morning. "Her mastery as an artist," says gallery owner Nance Frank , "was a direct reflection of her... read more
Roanoke is the Star City of the South Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:45PMIt was 1949 when the star was born, high atop Mill Mountain on the outskirts of the city. Conceived by local merchants as a Christmas shopping stunt, the 88-foot-high neon and steel structure was -- and still is -- the largest man-made, freestanding, illuminated star in the world.
Gun Buyback Aims To Keep Kalamazoo Safe Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:04PMThis year alone the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has responded to over 200 calls relating to gunshots This week the Kalamazoo community was encouraged to bring unwanted guns and ammunition to public safety officials with no questions asked.
Escaping the rat race Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:37PMThe dream of the rural retreat – complete with country cottage, Barbour jacket and 4x4 – has long been an aspiration for city dwellers with money to burn and a yen for the good life. But it is turning sour, amid rising fuel costs, rocketing second-home prices, scant job opportunities and, most crucially, resentful locals who refer to their well-heeled neighbours as DFL: Down From London.
Avoid common selling mistakes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:34AMNationwide, at my appraisal events, I hear one question over and over again. When my office staff pi
Khristi Zimmeth: Asian painting's value may reach $150,000 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:02AM'My wife and I enjoy and appreciate your column," wrote Dan Patterson to Trash or Treasure recently. "We have often commented that we should contact you regarding a painting we acquired many years ago."
Hunt Is On For Nostalgia, Funk Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:29AMLaurie Clark Mountain View Telegraph
Palisades Merchants Offer 'Carmageddon' Incentives Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:16AM2011-07-14 Want some good karma in your life? Avoid Carmageddon and shop locally this weekend.
Letters to the Editor July 14 - 20 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13AMSupport local biz
Trimming the Times: Cameron on Murdoch; Egypt's Antiques Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:06AMNow that the New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 20 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.Related: Trimming the Times: What's Worth Your 20 Clicks Today?
176,597 netizens tell Najib Razak: Be a man and step down Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:42AMThe Najib administration is a mess and it is right for Najib Razak to take responsibility for his fumbling that has disgraced the country and step down as Prime Minister. But since this may be an impossible call as the UMNO elite would definitely force their hand to retain Najib as a puppet administrator for their own twisted plans, the 'resignation' of the Prime Minister can be initiated by ...
Comic-Con’s Friday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMFriday’s schedule is here, and it promises a number of stars. From the latest Underworld sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, to a Tintin presentation (TBA guests), it’s one of the biggest days of the con, with names like Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, and Chris Elliot in attendance. The Comic-con site updates regularly. but check out [...]
Limos.com Offers Five Tips Every Bride Needs to Know Before Booking a Wedding Limo Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:00AMMillions of wedding limos are rented each year. The average bride spends $500 on transportation for her big day, which translates into big business for car service operators.Â How can you ensure you get the right one?
Sissy's Log Cabin Makes Room for Third Generation Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:15AMA look at Sissy's Log Cabin, one of the most famous family businesses in Arkansas, and the woman who's name is on the sign, Sissy Jones.
Treasure hunters close out library auction Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:48PMDALLAS - As the Back Mountain Library Auction rounded into its fourth and final night on Sunday, treasures remained for those with an eye for what they like. Seven-year-old Julia Sciandra found a box of Dominos to add to the ones at home, which she carefully lines up around the house before knocking them over.
Vugt: The living Spirit Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:24PMread more
Hitting the road Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:55PMBy LISA M. HOFFMANN Staff Writer IRON MOUNTAIN - Two area men, who happen to be best friends, hope to appear on PBS's Antiques Roadshow television broadcast in the near future.
What's on Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:13AM- The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men facing the challenges of being married, separated or single. Their next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
Metro Moncton is now hot rod heaven Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:14AMDowntown Moncton will become "hot rod heaven" again today as hundreds of custom cars and trucks take their place along Main Street for the annual Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza.
Medal conjures memories of Florence boat club Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:22PMFLORENCE — Charles Adams is the last of the Mohicans.
Stop by the Liverpool Library this summer Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:16AMDo you know what the Liverpool Library has to offer you? To be honest, I typically go to the library just to check out books. During my most recent trip I took a moment to look at everything the Liverpool Public Library has to offer and I was amazed.
'Green glam' designer takes shot at 'Star' Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:27AMBlanche Garcia, a Montclair-based interior designer whose specialty is “Green Glam,” has a big secret. But she’s been sworn to secrecy.
Gold and silver prices Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:55AMWith commodity prices still rising -- both gold and silver have notched sizable gains this year -- your precious possessions may be due for an insurance upgrade.
Durand Police nab vandalism suspects Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:42AMDURAND — Police say they have identified two individuals as the culprits of the vandalism of several buildings and a vehicle in Durand during Memorial Day weekend.
Summer Sales Are Here Again Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:28AMIf you're like me you're probably in heaven right now. My favorite home stores are all having sales on spring and summer stock. Check out what's going cheap. * Crate & Barrel has select bedding...
Same-sex couples find a home in Delaware Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:43AMREHOBOTH BEACH -- In some Lewes and Rehoboth Beach neighborhoods, same-sex couples like Keith and John Riley-Spillane make up nearly one out of every 10 households.
Rub-a-dub-dub, what a nifty washtub Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:57PMKutztown Folk Festival exhibitor Bob Green has been collecting antique washing machines since 2003. It's with a lingering sense of astonishment that I tell you what I learned at the Kutztown Folk Festival the other day from a friendly and witty antiques collector named Bob Green.
Big Country Journal: Pickiness pays off for this dealer Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:51PMThat's how I got into business. You finally get more than you can keep — but you can't quit buying."
O Melaka! Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:23AMTuesday, July 5th, 2011 16:07:00 SO things are not looking too good in the office and all you could think of is an escape. At home, nothing much is happenning and staying in Kuala Lumpur for the entire weekend can just induce you to commit suicide. Outside, the traffic is not going to improve and you're stuck in a roundabout in your own mind. You do not have much time though, and you do not ...
Personal storytellers capture the tales, memories of people's lives Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:15AMPersonal histories differ from genealogy. Genealogy is more about facts and figures and research. Personal histories are the stories of the living.
Truly, Umno-BN has been checkmated by people's power Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:43PMNever have we witnessed UMNO/BN in such paranoia until Bersih 2.0 got going. And the most painful lesson, amongst several others that Bersih 2.0 has forcefully taught UMNO/BN is that the rising middle class citizens of Malaysia are more politically mature and better informed than what the politicians within the corridors of power always thought. In the very first place, UMNO/BN should never have ...
Independence ... from New York! Vermont had early history of flirting with freedom Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:42AMResidents of Sharon celebrate July 4th with a Horribles Parade in 1878. Participants dressed in various costumes to make fun of politicians and other well- known figures of the day.
Executive Q&A: New Glarus Brewing founder ‘a game changer’ Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:58AMDeb Carey, the first woman to start a brewery in the U.S., loves the hectic, demanding work.
13 things you pay for that your library has for free Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:18AMIf it's been a few years since you ventured into a library, you'll be amazed at what they offer - for free!
Najib's 'Ali Baba' government Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:27AM“Ali Baba” in the Malaysian business world is a term normally used to describe main-contractors who grab contracts and then pass them down to other companies, normally after pocketing a nice profit without lifting a finger. And Najib Razak is arguably the biggest “Ali Baba” practitioner in Malaysia. It is not just the dirt flying high and low from the purchase of the Scorpene submarines, for ...
Home of the Week: A unique waterfront home on the Severn Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:56PMVern Martin's self-proclaimed title as "King of Clutter" didn't keep The Capital's crew from touring his lovely waterfront home in Severna Park recently. "This house is as tidy as it's ever been," Vern exclaimed as he threw open the door on his beautiful waterfront home. Chalk up one more good reason why more folks should nominate their domiciles for Home of the Week: it's a terrific excuse to ...
Fourth of July: 20 TV Marathons for Independence Day Weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:47PMJethro Nededog This is how THR's Live Feed likes to celebrate America. read more
Summer Fun Options For The Whole Family Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:37PMThere are a lot of options for some summer fun with the family around central Ohio.
John Grogan for Polygraph Exams on TV Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:13PMJohn Grogan is the man the producers of reality-television shows call to perform polygraph tests.
In this week's Ridgefield Press Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:12AMHere are some of the stories and features in this week's Ridgefield Press, out today: The weekend’s two big events are Saturday’s fireworks and the Army Band concert. The former is $15 and the latter is free. Keith Miller has filed an ethics complaint against CHIRP leader and Selectman Barbara Manners over the pizza affair and more. Kids from Ridgebury School are spending the summer, helping ...
Relief needs don't let up Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:38AMBRIMFIELD - With tomorrow marking one month since deadly tornadoes cut a swath through Western and Central Massachusetts, some thought the volunteer efforts in this hard-hit town might be winding down.
Tornado centers in a new phase Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:38AMBRIMFIELD - With tomorrow marking one month since deadly tornadoes cut a swath through Western and Central Massachusetts, some thought the volunteer efforts in this hard-hit town might be winding down.
“Evil” sentenced in Dinuba murder Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:11AMErnest Perez, the Reedley man who fatally shot a Dinuba antiques dealer nearly two years ago, was portrayed as a vile man at his sentencing hearing last week.
The Instant Heirloom House Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:11PMNANTUCKET, Mass.
George Smith - A town made for Rockwell Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:43AMGeorge Smith's column for July 29,2011
Heloise — Don't let family photos fade away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:27AMDear Readers: This week I’m featuring flashback columns. These hints were originally printed in 1996, but the information is still good today. — Heloise