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FanExpo convention draws long lineups Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:08PMTORONTO—Superheroes, video game characters, and trekkers spent yesterday wishing they could get beamed up straight into the FanExpo convention in Toronto.
Adam West and William Shatner drop in for fest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:00PMSuperheroes, video game characters and trekkers spent Sunday wishing they could get beamed up straight into the FanExpo convention in Toronto.
Antiques & Collectibles: Favored foods changed as technology changed Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:42PMA duck with a fish in its mouth is the handle on the lid of this majolica sardine box by George Jones, a famous English potter. Although repaired, it sold for $950 at a Michael Strawser majolica auction in Wolcottville, Ind.
Showcasing art Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:05PMFort Union Trading Post hosted the first day of its Indian Arts Showcase on Saturday, and the event will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Music Briefly Reviewed, August 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:58AMOLIVIA BLOCK/KYLE BRUCKMANN Teem (either/OAR) The duo of composer and sound artist Olivia Block and reedman/multi-instrumentalist and composer Kyle Bruckmann has been in the offing for a decade, though Teem is the first iteration on disc. Because of Bruckmann's 2003 relocation to the Bay Area (Block resides in Chicago), the possibilities of real-time duets were extended to a cross-continental ...
Sisters are making Clearly Yours their own Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:11AMLATHAM — Barely out of grad school, 23 year old twin sisters Heather Stein and Jodi Stein Emmott have made Clearly Yours, a shop that has been around for 20 years specializing in engraved gift items, their own.
Top 11 Hot Toys of 2010 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMBeing a parent can be a difficult job, even at the best of times. However, when it comes to deciding on what toys to buy for your kids this job can become even harder. Â With this in mind, this release has been written by The Toy Shop to provide parents with a list of the 11 hottest toys to hit the shelves in 2010.
Campus art rises up Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:39PMCal State San Marcos has been adding art to its young campus at an increasing pace in recent years, adding many new and varied pieces.
Vietnam Era Center to host ’60s Family Day Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:10PMHOLMDEL — The Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, Holmdel, will host a 1960s Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 21. The event will include family activities related to the Vietnam War time period, which will take place throughout the day. read more
Parading in jungle at P'town Carnival Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:14AMPROVINCETOWN — Even if you're not in the Carnival parade, you can't help but be part of it, whether you're squirted with water, hit with plastic beads or tickled with confetti.
Showcasing art Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:49AMFort Union Trading Post hosted the first day of its Indian Arts Showcase on Saturday, and the event will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
Ex-Dollar Tree worker sues over FMLA violation Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 10:11PMDollar Tree Inc. fired a Merrimack man who managed some 16 stores in New England partly in retaliation for trying to protect the public from Chinese merchandise contaminated with heavy metals like lead, according to a lawsuit that moved to federal court last week. Marc A. Fournier, who worked at Dollar Tree stores since 2001, alleges higher officials in the national chain asked him to take down ...
Family field day to wrap up ’60s toy exhibit Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:37PMOn behalf of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s staff, board and volunteers, I would like to sincerely thank Greater Media Newspapers and writers Patricia Yoczis and Adele Young for supporting us by publishing the article “Playthings of the Past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum.” read more
Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center to host 1960s Family Day Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:12AMHOLMDEL — On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center will host a 1960s Family Day. The event will include family activities related to the Vietnam-era time period with events taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. read more
Brand-New Orbeez Activity Toys Available Online and in Stores Nationwide Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:45AMHobbeezone, Inc., part of The Maya Group, today announced the arrival of its brand-new line of creative activity toys, Orbeezâ¢, at major online outlets and mass retailers nationwide. Â Available now at Toy 'R Us stores and online, Target, Kmart and Amazon.com, Orbeez magically grow 100 times their original volume in water. Â They are wet and wacky, soft and squishy, bouncy and beautiful.
Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center to host 1960s Family Day Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 6:12PMHOLMDEL — On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center will host a 1960s Family Day. The event will include family activities related to the Vietnam-era time period with events taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. read more
West Hartford Center Sale Days; Tabor House Tag Sale Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:23PMDeal of the Day: Uptown Consignment Holding Mosh Pit Bag Sale
What's Happening: community events Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 9:32AMNORTH OKALOOSA OKALOOSA COUNTY BUDGET MEETINGS: Crestview meetings are held in the Okaloosa County Courthouse at 101 E. James Lee Blvd. in Crestview. Dates and times are: July 15 at 6 p.m.; Aug. 3 at 1 p.m.; Sept. 21 public hearing at 6 p.m. Fort...
Spiritual Helpers Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:11AMThe spirituality of Native Americans is profound... Everything they made had prayers infused into it.
One Main Street where business is picking up Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:02PMSeveral new family-oriented businesses are transforming Lakewood Ranch Main Street this summer,
LHS Craft Fair slated for July 10 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 8:20AMThe date for the annual Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair is Saturday, July 10. This well-attended, juried craft fair is held every July and October at the Historical Complex at Second and Shipcarpenter streets, just one block from downtown Lewes.
Lewes Historical Society Craft Fair slated for July 10 Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:20AMThe date for the annual Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair is Saturday, July 10. This well-attended, juried craft fair is held every July and October at the Historical Complex at Second and Shipcarpenter streets, just one block from downtown Lewes.
Shop for change! Top gifts that give back Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 2:09AMChoosing gifts from the heart can be a challenge, but your friends and family are bound to appreciate a present that supports a good cause. Here, TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas offers cool ideas to help you help those in need. Heart - Shopping - People - Requesting Help - Business and Economy
At Random for June 25, 2010 Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 12:14AMAt my 9-year-old son’s Cub Scout camp last week, he and his fellow campers received a small bead for every activity in which they participated. The Cubs threaded each day’s beads on a length of pipe cleaner laced to a souvenir placard.
Washers Have Defective Parts; Trundle Beds Have Trap Hazard Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:45PMThe U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks and serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. read more
Club 296 Shooting Cuts Teen Life Short Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:50PMLess than a month after closing the notorious Plush Club nightspot, Memphis Police and the Shelby County Attorney's Office might soon draw a bead on a new target after a weekend shooting death of a teenager outside a downtown club.
Toy Story 3 Review Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 5:31PMThe very idea of Toy Story 3 might seem like a bold move, but it's a move that results in an absolutely thrilling adventure and a joyous payoff that reminds us all that there can be catharsis in letting go of one's past...
Recall roundup for 6/16/2010 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 10:30AMLook for the latest products recalled in the Recall Roundup every Wednesday in the Busi ness section.
Summer Unlimited in the White Mountains of New Hampshire Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 2:00AMWaterville Valley Resort’s “Summer Unlimited” package gives visitors access to all the town has to offer. Swimming, hiking, mountain biking, ice skating, golf and tennis are just a few of the fun activities in this family-friendly resort community.
New art exhibit at Bellagio reflects trend of using human form Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 6:49PMMan has been creating images of himself since he began making pictures. It makes sense: As with the literary maxim "write what you know," use of the human form as subject matter might come so naturally for artists because of the simple fact that they have one.
Rhino Toys Bead Toy Recall Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:19AMThe loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
'Beado' toy recalled for choking hazard Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 12:27AMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has voluntarily recalled Beado handheld bead play toys, which may pose a choking hazard.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and
Recalls this week: Electric scissors, kids' beds Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 4:21PMBy The Associated Press Children's products and electric scissors used in crafts projects lead this week's list of recalls. A storage bin in a pirate-themed children's bed poses an entrapment hazard...
Recalls this week: Electric scissors, kids' beds Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 4:20PMChildren's products and electric scissors used in crafts projects lead this week's list of recalls. A storage bin in a pirate-themed children's bed poses an entrapment hazard to small kids, and a 4-year old ended up with bruised ears after getting stuck.... Shopping - Home and Garden - Furniture - Home - Consumer Information
Recalls this week: Electric scissors, kids' beds Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 4:16PMChildren's products and electric scissors used in crafts projects lead this week's list of recalls. A storage bin in a pirate-themed children's bed poses an entrapment hazard to small kids, and a 4-year old ended up with bruised ears after getting stuck. Also, beads on a children's toy can come off, posing a choking risk. The scissors can overheat and ignite, causing minor property damage in a ...
Product recalls this week include electric scissors, kids' beds, bead toy, washing machines Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 3:55PMChildren's products and electric scissors used in crafts projects lead this week's list of recalls. A storage bin in a pirate-themed children's bed poses an entrapment hazard to small kids, and a 4-year old ended up with bruised ears after getting stuck.
Beado Handheld Bead Play Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 12:36PMAbout 5,500 Beado Handheld Bead Play Toys have been recalled by Rhino Toys Inc. of Santa Cruz, California, due to choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The toys’ plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a [...]
GE Recalls 181,000 Washing Machines Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 11:13AMAbout 181,000 GE front-load washing machines are recalled because a wire can break and touch a metal portion of the washtub, creating a shock and fire hazard.
Several recalls announced Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 12:08AMWe have several new recalls to tell you about.
Boulder Dash: Radio-Controlled Rock Crawlers Take Toys to New Heights Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe makers of these well-engineered RC crawlers have thought of everything, offering up waterproof electronics, contortionist-like suspension and bright LED headlights.
Kids' jewelry recalled over lead concerns Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 3:06PMNearly 65,000 pieces of children's jewelry sold at dollar stores across Canada are being recalled because they might contain excessive levels of lead.
On Tap community calendar Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:10AMONGOING EVENTS: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W 5th Street in Boyertown from 6 to 7:30 pm. It is an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the ...
BILL SPICER AUCTION WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2010 @6:00 pm NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 401 265-5104 Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:19PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Toy recall: Toy dart gun sets Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 1:47PMThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 1.8 million toy dart gun sets sold at Family Dollar stores after reports of two asphyxiation deaths involving a 9-year-old boy in Chicago, Ill. and a 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee, Wis.
Toyland comes to Durham Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 11:10PMIn these days of mega-retailers, it's unusual to see an independent toy chain expanding. But Toyland just opened a new store at The Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham, on the lower level nearMacy's.
On Tap community calendar Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 7:35AMONGOING EVENTS: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W 5th Street in Boyertown from 6 to 7:30 pm. It is an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the ...
Photographic memoir tells downtown's tale Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 8:57PMPictures and artifacts are part of the Hennepin History Museum's display at the Government Center.
Just Imagine, Middle Bead open doors to community Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 6:42AMTaking his love of books one step further, Chelsea resident William Harris opened his new store, Just Imagine, in Chelsea on Saturday.
Adopted baby girl -- answer to a daughter's prayer -- fits right into the family Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 6:10AMColumnist Sheila Stroup on her new granddaughter and Mother's Day
Just Imagine, Middle Bead open doors to community Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 1:17PMTaking his love of books one step further, Chelsea resident William Harris opened his new store, Just Imagine, in Chelsea on Saturday.