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Smithton Town and Country Fair Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:20PM0 to 6 months: Allie Offineer, child of Jason and Crystal Offineer, of Sedalia, first place; Daetyn Woodley, child of Ron Woodley and Breanna Norris, of Smithton, second place; and Emily Bax, child of Matt and Sara Bax, of Sedalia, third place.
Business looks to become fabric of city’s knitting, spinning community Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:37PMJen Andersen knows how to spin (a) yarn. But you won’t find her fireside in a rocking chair. “Knitters and crocheters aren’t like that anymore,” she says. “This is an open and wonderful community that’s always willing to share new ideas. It doesn’t matter ...
Last Night's TV - The Hour, BBC2; Britain Through a Lens: the Documentary Film Mob, BBC4 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:14PMSo, here comes The Hour , bent almost double beneath the weight of expectation and specious comparisons to Mad Men. What the latter appears to mean is: (1) They smoke a lot; (2) They wear vintage clothes; (3) There's a good-looking lead who wears a tie. But forget Mad Men because The Hour is its own thing and – on the evidence available so far – a very promising thing too. Abi Morgan's drama ...
Tarpon Springs woman celebrates 100th birthday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMBy Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer Tarpon Springs woman celebrates 100th birthday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Theresa Phelan McLean, right, with son Warren F. Law at McLean’s 100th birthday party at the Tarpon Bayou Center. As an 8-year-old, Theresa McLean of Tarpon Springs remembers seeing Ohio Sen. Warren G. Harding stumping on the 1920 presidential campaign trail in New York City, and can still ...
Dissonant Notes at Jazz Festivals Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:22PMFor decades, the term "New York jazz festival" was defined by George Wein. His Festival Productions began its storied Manhattan run in 1972, and quickly established an important sponsorship model with companies like JVC. Wein sold his company in 2007. Two years later, his flagship New York event ...
Offbeat Arts and Crafts in LA Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:52PMFrom museum exhibits to interactive craft nights, these spots will inspire you with their hands-on imagination.
Longtime Port Hope treasurer to retire Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:18AMPORT HOPE -Port Hope treasurer Barb Spry has spent 23 and a half years helping to look after Port Hope's finances, and has finally decided it's time to pass the buck to someone else.[...]
Have your cake (cupcake, that is!) and eat it too! New shop comes to N. Oakland Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:27AMNobody would mistake 64th & San Pablo in the Golden Gate neighborhood of Oakland for 51st and Telegraph in Temescal, but there's no question that in the past 18 months, things have truly improved. read more
Plans revealed for '10 Days Across the City' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:40AMHAVING cleaned up with 10 Days at the Laundry, organisers are coming back with a similar event in Winchester later this year.
All-New Wonder-Top Sock Hailed Cushiest, Comfiest Sock Ever; Revolutionary Design Pampers the 7 of 10 Men with ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:18AMIntroducing a revolutionary designed, Wide Stretch, Soft Grip Top and an inventive mix of hypoallergenic fibers, the all-new Wonder-Top sock is hailed the cushiest, comfiest sock ever. Designed to soothe and pamper the surprising 70% of men who have problems tolerating highly elasticized, conventional socks – from diabetes and edema caused swollen lower legs to "jock" calves, "cankles," and ...
Cults of Personality Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:10AMThe conventional wisdom about personally leveraging the 'social' web has been the idea thatÂ promoting your attributes and sharing ideas will make you more visible online, and therefore attract...
News > Obituaries Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:07AMNancy Higbee Grande, 87, passed away June 15, 2011 in Tulare, Calif. She was born on April 10, 1924 in Banning to Erwin Higbee and Alice Hill Higbee. She was a telephone operator during WWII, and part business owner of Germain’s.
A visitor from a different dimension Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:29PMBarbara Mackay Special to The Washington Examiner When Gore Vidal's "Visit to a Small Planet" opened on Broadway in the late 1950s, it was intended to be a satire of the world's superpowers in their hunger for control during the Cold War. Although times have changed, the play has held up remarkably well, as can be seen in its lively production at The American Century Theater. The improbable ...
Latitude, Henham Park, Suffolk Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:08PMFor most festivals it is all about the music. But at Latitude the music was the least impressive aspect this year. However, the 35,000 present kept busy watching outdoor theatre in the Faraway Forest, learning bushcraft, pond dipping, exploring the fantastic children's area (which big kids weren't excluded from) and listening to poetry, literary debates, knitting workshops, wine tasting and ...
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
1945 St. Vincent's School of Nursing graduate, Mary Strickland Poole, age 88, of Hueytown; today's Birmingham obituaries Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:07PMRead today's obituaries from The Birmingham News.
Slideshow: Idaho Salsa Congress 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:41PMThe annual Idaho Salsa Congress lit the Knitting Factory dance floor on fire Saturday. Click here for a slideshow of the festivities. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Updated: Charges to be filed this afternoon in child homicide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:09PMThe Hunt County Sheriff's Office expects to file charges this afternoon against a Campbell area couple.
Stamford Computer Support Specialists and Totilo Team Up and Donate Computers to Senior Services of Stamford Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:20PMHartford - SUMMARY: Take broken down computers, refurbish them to be as good as new, and you have a valuable resource that can open the keys to learning, opportunities and usefulness to the senior generation at Senior Services of Stamford.
Top Model interview - Amber Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:49PMThe judges said she was boring, but eliminated Top Model contestant Amber Douglas doesn't regret staying professional.
Betty J. Overby Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:34PMBetty J. Overby passed away June 25, 2011 due to complications from COPD. She had been lovingly cared for by the staff at Libby Care Center for the last 3 years. She was born in Missoula on July 11, 1929 and raised mostly in the Lupfer and Kalispell areas.
Fighting the summer blues Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:02PMSometimes boredom is a needed cue to slow down, sometimes it is a signal that we need to tackle our fears or set a goal....
Anna Iris Ray Meyer, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' dies Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:04PMHomemaker had worked on bomber planes at Martin during World War II Anna Iris Ray Meyer, who joined the war effort in the 1940s by working on bomber planes as a "Rosie the Riveter," died July 14 at her daughter's home in Fallston. She was 92.
e-avatar for Dubai’s public library Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:24PMLibraries, like many institutions, have evolved with the times. And, some of them like the Umm Suqeim Public Library have slipped nicely into a modern e-avatar. A huge Internet symbol marks its entrance.
Obituaries from The Huntsville Times: July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:40PMSee all today's obituaries from The Times.
July 17 to 24 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:03PMFollowing is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County.
Council fills vacancies on boards Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:10AMSeveral vacancies in Greenville city government were filled Tuesday night during the Greenville City Council’s regular session.
This 'SPYDR' flies, not crawls Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:10AML-3 Mission Integration debuted SPYDR at the 2011 Royal International Air Tattoo Friday.
A&M-Commerce placed on warning status Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:10AMTexas A&M University-Commerce has been placed on a warning status by a Southern accreditor because the university could not document that they had sufficient numbers in full-time faculty members.
Things to do this week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:09AMThings to do this week Monday Special program, the “African American Experience in World War I” presented by Dr. Steven Short of Collin College, at the W.Walworth Harrison Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Event is free, but reserve a seat by calling 903-457-2992. Tuesday Pre-Teen Club (ages 10-12) meets at W. Walworth Harrison Library, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. North East Texas Singles meet at local restaurants ...
Asheville plans to end homlessness in 10 years Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:34AMMore than 500 homeless people live on the streets of Asheville, according to the Asheville Homeless Coalition's 2008 count, but many homeless men and women said they haven't given up.
What's What Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:53AMLangley’s best guide for what’s happening around town. • Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., 604-530-2211. • The Vanilla Room, 6001 196A St.,604-530-2026.
Knitting policewoman keeps kids cosy Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:21AMA Gore policewoman has been knitting to protect her school-patrol kids from the chilly reach of Jack Frost.
Lion Brand Yarn Studio Celebrates NYC with Handcrafted Yarn Postcard Window Display Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:08AMLion Brand Yarn Studio, the retail store of Lion Brand Yarn Company, has created a giant postcard of New York City, entirely handcrafted from Lion Brand yarn. (PRWeb July 17, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8646853.htm
Bargain retailer to open on Spartanburg's west side Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:16AMHarrisburg, Pa.-based Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a retailer of closeout, surplus and salvage merchandise, plans to build its first location in South Carolina at the Market Square shopping center off W.O. Ezell Boulevard.
Interesting, unusual facts from the Harry Potter series Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:35PMThe following are a few interesting facts that you might not know provided by a variety of sources including Harry Potter fans.
July 15, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:05PMRoger L. Brown Funeral services for Roger L. Brown, 49, of Memphis, formerly of Charleston, are at noon Saturday, July 16, at Abundant Harvest COGIC in Charleston. Burial will follow in Rocky Branch Cemetery.
Lex girl in last year at Dawson County Fair Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:21PMLEXINGTON - This year’s Dawson County Fair will mark a milestone for Cicely Batie as her 10th, and probably final, year of entering 4-H projects.
Lion Brand Yarn Crafts Three Unique "Deathly Hallows" Inspired by the Movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:07PMIn honor of the final installation of the Harry Potter movie franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Lion Brand Yarn Company has created a one of a kind craft pattern set for the three "Deathly Hallows". (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647021.htm
Research and Markets: Product Developments and Innovations - 2011 Edition Out Now Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:49PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Product Developments and Innovations - 2011 Edition" to their offering.
Give back to community with one of these fundraisers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:38PMScarves for AIDAURORA — Anyone handy with a knitting needle or a crochet hook is invited to join the annual Scarves for AID Project. Handmade scarves, caps, mittens, socks and blankets will be collected through the end of the winter and then be made available for sale at AID facilities and at community events. All proceeds will benefit AID programs and services. Wendy at 847-931-2294 or ...
LYCRA® Beauty Fabrics Extend to Shaping Swimwear Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:28AMWICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INVISTA introduced its innovative LYCRA® beauty fabric shaping certification program into the swimwear world at Mode City in Paris, July 9-11.
Sheep ready to race Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:21AMIT SEEMS that no sooner has Sark got over the immensely successful Folk Festival than the island is gearing itself up for the next big event - the annual Sheep Race Meeting.
Summit County 4-H celebrates Exhibit Days through Sunday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:14AMSummit County 4-H is celebrating its youth member accomplishments from the past year at our 4-H Exhibit Days, in the log chapel at the Frisco Historic Park, Thursday through Sunday. 4-H members are recognized for their commitment, goa Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...
Victim in downtown Reno shooting dies Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:48AMReno police say a man shot late last month in downtown Reno has died and the case is now a murder investigation.
Potter fans say farewell at midnight shows Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:43AMThe magic may be coming to an end, but the "Harry Potter" film franchise is going out with a bang.
3 to compete for Miss Rodeo crown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:28AMThree local young women have their hearts set on winning the tiara and sash during this year's Miss Rodeo Logan County contest. The winner will serve her term through the 2012 fair, with the runner up as her attendant.
Carmela Vincuilla, at 99, of Waltham, homemaker Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:29PMCarmela "Nellie" L. (Malone) Vincuilla of Waltham, a homemaker, died Sunday at her home. She was 99. Born and...
Shelf service Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:20PMSix minutes after the Everett C. Benton Library in Belmont opened one recent morning, the first visitors arrived: Jane Harris, 12, and her brother, Sam, 10, who live a block away.
Deeds: Boise’s Youth Lagoon: Signed and tour-ready Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:00PMI t might be a stretch to claim there was a record-label feeding frenzy over Boise singer and multi-instrumentalist Trevor Powers.