Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction Aug 23, 2008
This will prevent you from becoming distracted by having to rummage through purses, backpacks or clothing trying to find the devices. Ignore calls or messages that arrive when you need to concentrate on demanding tasks such as driving. (MEDLINEplus)
August 21 record Aug 22, 2008
Rebarcak indicated an unknown party entered her residence and took two purses and an iPod. The loss was estimated at $650. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Classified 8/20/08 Aug 21, 2008
8-12 Clothing: women's all sizes, junior girls, boys 10-16 and 0-6 months, girls 6 mo-2T, kitchen items, books, comforter set, boys cleats, toys, shoes, purses, 13" TV, wedding dress, size 6, formal dresses, lots of misc.HELP WANTED CNA Full Time Available Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa is now accepting applications for all shifts. We offer competitive salary and benefits program. Fill out an application at 24588 Church Street, Chenoa, IL or on line at Equal Opportunity Employer HELP WANTED... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Hamilton implements tighter security Aug 21, 2008
Visitors and Keokuk City Council members alike encounter a police officer with a metal detecting wand at the door of Keokuk City Council chambers, and bags, including purses, may be scrutinized for items that could disrupt proceedings or do harm ... All persons, property, purses, brief cases, computers. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
New Southbury Tack & Gear Owner's Dream Come True Aug 20, 2008
There is equestrian-themed jewelry, Western and English earrings, beaded purses, visors and hats from Eponi. Fine art lamps by Life Shade and a variety of quality riding hats in different prices by LAS and Troxel are part of the inventory. (Voices, CT)
Recycling waste creates jobs, income Aug 19, 2008
Pieces of plastic trash from used coffee, food and beverage packages are sewn together and turned into various handicrafts, ranging from cell phone purses, to wallets and handbags. These products are then sold at neighborhood gatherings such as arisan (a lottery based rotary savings group). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
I was there. Just ask Photoshop. Aug 19, 2008
In the 19th century, people routinely posed with personal items, like purses or scarves, that belonged to absent or dead relatives to include them, emotionally, in the frame, said Mary Warner Marien, an art history professor at Syracuse University and the author of "Photography: A Cultural History.". In India, she said, it is a tradition to cut-and-paste head shots of absent family members into wedding photographs as a gesture of respect and inclusion. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Software offers new (photo) reality Aug 18, 2008
The impulse to record family history that is more wishful than accurate is as old as photography itself: In the 19th century, people routinely posed with personal items, like purses or scarves, that belonged to absent or dead relatives to include them, emotionally, in the frame, said Mary Warner Marien, an art history professor at Syracuse University and the author of "Photography: A Cultural History.". In India, she said, it is a tradition to cut-and-paste headshots of absent family members... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
OLYMPIC BLOG:Ni Howdy! Aug 18, 2008
The monster flea market is bursting with jewelry, scarves, purses, artwork, pretend antiques, toys, musical instruments. I could go on. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Small town struggles after immigration raid Aug 18, 2008
Wearing black ankle bracelets, they raise money for food by selling wall hangings, purses and belts at a local crafts markets. "Before, we tolerated everything they did to us at the plant. We worked very hard, but we lived free," said Fidelina, 37. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Price-fixing comes back after Supreme Court ruling Aug 18, 2008
In the case, Leegin Creative Leather Products Inc., a maker of women's purses and accessories, was sued by Kay's Kloset, a Dallas retailer, after Leegin cut off shipments to Kay's. Kay's had been discounting Leegin's wears. (The Trentonian, NJ)
HOW TO BE A STUDENT STYLISTA: Color, creativity rule for back to school Aug 17, 2008
Girls' Life magazine is promoting the retro, romantic vibe with felt hats, piles of plaids and silky blouses, which are "gorgeous, girly and instantly pulled together." Accessories add oomph to basics, including open-toe pumps, flirty bows and brightly-colored printed purses and backpacks. Chunky jewelry and beaded necklaces in contrasting and multi-colors are all the rage. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Titusville police arrest 4 in day care drug bust Aug 16, 2008
Counterfeit Nike sneakers, and Prada and Coach purses were seized from Fresh Fashions at 600 South St.. The two people arrested from Fresh Fashions were Andreal Y. Curry, 27, of Titusville who faces charges of trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in Ecstasy, sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of ecstasy and Antonio R. Curry, 22, of Mims who faces charges of trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in ecstasy. (Florida Today)
Police find drugs at day care center Aug 16, 2008
Also found: counterfeit purses, sneakers ... And counterfeit goods worth tens of thousands of dollars, including fake Nike shoes and Prada and Coach purses, were seized from Fresh Fashions, a store at 600 South St., police said. (Florida Today)
Camp uses art to bridge Middle-East divisions Aug 16, 2008
They were amazed they could go shopping at the mall and not have their backpacks and purses checked, said Debbie Nathan, executive director of the Artsbridge Camp, which just finished at Endicott College. The camp included 30 teens. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Donations being accepted for abused baby, mother Aug 16, 2008
The home was thoroughly ransacked, Maynard said, and all of the mother's jewelry was gone, along with several expensive designer purses she'd collected before getting pregnant. Her TV, DVD player and cell phone were also stolen. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Confederate debate rears head in Volunteer State Aug 15, 2008
DeFoe s lawsuit is the latest in a string of cases across the South since the 1990s challenging dress codes that banned Confederate flag apparel: a prom gown in Kentucky, purses in Texas, T-shirts in Kentucky, South Carolina and Georgia. Jury deliberation. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Giraffe prints reach new heights Aug 15, 2008
"We've had giraffe shoes all summer and purses in several shades of giraffe," she said ... Myra Stevenson, owner of West Street Drugette, a small store inside the Trustmark Building downtown, sells a variety of items, including the trendy animal print purses. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wilsons to shutter stores, liquidate Aug 15, 2008
In recent years, Wilsons had started shifting its focus away from jackets and other high-end leather goods toward purses and other accessories, but the updated concept never gained traction. jvomhof@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Girls just wanna have fun: 'Free spirits' keep Juicy Couture hip Aug 15, 2008
Asked how much "Juicy" she owns, Wahlen lists three purses, a laptop case, nearly 20 other pieces of clothing and accessories and 11 charms. Wahlen says she loves the stores and the brand's slogans, especially, "Dude, Where's My Couture?". (USA Today -- Money)
Enjoying F.A.M.E. in a world of chic Aug 14, 2008
Held the first Wednesday of the month at Via Matta, the event known as F.A.M.E. (Fashion, Art, Music, Enoteca) debuted a new, all-female art series called "Paint Pens in Purses" last week. Organizer Shayna Yasuhara (better known to some as painter and illustrator Shayna Shenanigans) brought together works by Nineta, Lichiban, Morgan Thomas, Heather McGrath, Illy L., and, of course, Shenanigans. (Boston Globe)
Where's your favorite thrift store? Aug 14, 2008
It s my favorite place to buy designer jeans, purses and even shoes ... mondays all the clothes, shoes, and purses (i got a dooney and burke RETIRED stars purse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bargains abound in China for those who haggle Aug 14, 2008
"Silk Street" isn't a street at all but a shopping mecca for tourists, three floors of clothing, shoes, purses, luggage and other must-have knock-offs - all available for the best price you can talk your way into. Rubenzer, Browne and Matthew West, a fellow Englishman, are a walking advertisement for what bargaining can achieve. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Purse snatching motorcyclists on the loose Aug 14, 2008
(WSVN) -- Police are searching for a pair of bandits on bikes who have been stealing women's purses right out of their hands. Police said surveillance cameras caught a motorcyclist on Aug. 8 riding up along side a woman in a Publix parking lot located at 10155 West Oakland Park Boulevard. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Texas shoppers encouraged to enjoy tax-free weekend Aug 14, 2008
The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free without providing an exemption certificate to the seller. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Dollar Strength Could Reset Clock For Fossil Aug 13, 2008
Last fall Fossil launched a line of up-market purses ($150 to $400) aimed at 25- to 35-year-old customers to bolster its existing mid-priced brands. Reuters contributed to this article. (Forbes -- Markets)
Starkville cobbler continues what has been a lasting family business Aug 12, 2008
Commercial Dispatch Online. By Tim PrattDispatch Starkville Bureau Monday, August 11, 2008 12:57 PM CDT. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
She leads N.C. lawyers toward new image Aug 10, 2008
RECENT CREATIONS: Silk fishtailed skirt to wear at Noah's wedding and purses for the women and girls in the wedding party. More Home. (News & Observer)
Keeping the planets aligned Aug 9, 2008
They traded the big backpacks of their youth for stylish purses. They sport strappy sandals or flip-flops instead of the lace-up shoes favored by girls in younger grades. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
A send-off and celebration Aug 7, 2008
Alas, Fehr faded with efforts of 80-81 to finish dead last of the 71 players who made the cut to earn $5,940, which proves that the exorbitant increase in purses hasn't filtered down to those in the basement. Fehr received $5,400 for finishing 80th when he last made the cut seven years ago. (Boston Globe)
Texting: privacy over parenting? Aug 7, 2008
Avoid becoming distracted by rummaging through purses, backpacks or clothing by keeping cell phones and similar communication devices in easy-to-find locations, such as phone pockets or pouches. Ignore the call or message if it might interfere with concentration during critical activities that require attention. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
OLYMPICS | MARKETING: Shoppers, on your marks ... Aug 7, 2008
For instance, the store has exclusive Nike items, like $250 gold and silver versions of the Air Max 1, plus a bunch of tchotchkes key chains, coin purses and pocket turbo fans as souvenirs. A more permanent memory will also be available on Saturday at 9 a.m., when the New York tattoo artist Scott Campbell will offer Olympics designs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
An urban adventure Aug 6, 2008
Via Matta's F.A.M.E., a monthly Wednesday night art party, continues tonight with "Paint Pens in Purses." The exhibit is part of an all-female urban art series. "We are in the early stages of a new art movement which will and must involve the touch of female artists," says organizer and Boston-based artist Shayna Shenanigans (her "Snails" is at left). (Boston Globe)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
I Love SFs warm hardwood floors and shelves make an impeccable background for its selection of vintage clothing, leather jackets, boots and purses ... Cute-as-a-button shop owner Olive Wang () works with buyers in Japan who send back a colorful selection of T-shirt dresses with oversized stripes, polka-dotted pink blouses, madras drop-waist jumpers, purses with cartoon characters or giant metallic bows, and fanciful shoes (most apparel is NT$2,000 or less). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tax-free holiday helps shoppers Aug 6, 2008
Combs said the exemption does not include items such as luggage, briefcases, athletic and gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Lay-away plans can be used at many stores, allowing shoppers to take maximum advantage of the tax savings, she said. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
U.S. shoppers take sales-tax holiday Aug 5, 2008
"They're buying accessories to go with the clothes that are taxed - purses and jewelry and hair bows.". This year the state is hoping to attract shoppers from the neighboring Florida panhandle to come across the border to get the tax-free discount. (AZCentral -- Business)
How to Share Space with a Roommate Aug 4, 2008
Never leave purses, backpacks, or other personal belongings on the couch or chairs of the living room. Sharing space with a stranger or friend requires consideration and responsibility. (Suite101.com)
Terry-Taylor neighborhood transforms into sprawling flea market Aug 4, 2008
Lugging a cart full of cookbooks, purses and a grass seeder she bought to replace one inadvertently sold at a garage sale, Betty Van Riper was relishing another bargain-hunting extravaganza. Van Riper, sporting a shirt that read "I Survived the Terry-Taylor Garage Sale," arrived in the Longview neighborhood Saturday morning just before 7 a.m. with her husband, Bud, and grandson Kristian Beam. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tokyo Lolitas Aug 4, 2008
The ensemble may - but doesn't have to - be set off by capelets, boleros, heart-shaped purses or hooded coats bearing bunny ears. "It is very ambiguous," Hirooka said. (AZCentral -- Style)
Purses get tighter Aug 4, 2008
by Elizabeth Wellington - Jul. 30, 2008 12:00 AM The Philadelphia Inquirer. (AZCentral -- Style)
Your Health: It just takes a few minutes of sun to get vitamin D dose (2) Aug 3, 2008
Because of studies on the germs found on women's purses, I avoid putting my grandchildren's backpacks on the kitchen table ... It's smart to keep shoes, purses or backpacks away from any surfaces where you might want to put your hands or your lunch. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 1-2 Aug 2, 2008
Items such as diapers, walking shoes, t-shirts, socks, and jeans are exempt, but specialty items such as sporting equipment, watches, purses and other items not worn on a daily basis are taxable during the holiday. Shoppers should be aware that the sales tax holiday will be held the first Friday and Saturday of August, but not on that Sunday. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Sneak peek of 'Real Housewives" Aug 2, 2008
It s a shame to watch all that money get p** away on tacky SUVs and purses that will probably just be repossessed when these women s husbands are forced to retire from sports and have no savings to fall back on (or pay alimony with). By sharon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Empty TV armoires serve new purpose Aug 2, 2008
Johnson County Community College design student Lori Butler turned her armoire into an accessories cabinet, mainly for purses and jewelry. Most read. (AZCentral -- Home)
Melroses' Sally Frank Farmers Market: homegrown food, fashion and more Aug 1, 2008
Then there are the purses, the jewelry and the life-size wooden skeleton wind chimes ... Most Thursdays, in addition to the local growers, featured items include coffee and muffins from the Bohemian Coffeehouse on West Emerson Street; a jewelry maker; a woman who makes purses; and woodcarvings by Bob Hogg of Timberland Farm, Macdonald said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Well-dressed couple stealing from Cobb shoppers Aug 1, 2008
Police said the couple seems to prey on women who leaver their purses in their shopping cart. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dear Editor: Campaign dollars Jul 30, 2008
I had a garage sale this past weekend and a lady bought two purses from me. She returned on Sunday morning to return a 100 bill she had found in one of them. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Theater review: Late Night Confessions 2 Jul 30, 2008
Each of them, including the director, is to be congratulated for doing their utmost to make silk purses out of this collection of sow's ears. A couple of the pieces basically forced Frydenborg to substitute inaction for movement leaving the actors' voices to provide the entertainment value. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Demolition derby driver in critical condition Jul 29, 2008
Those friends and many others pulled together Sunday and raised about 3,000 to help Jester, including many of the demolition derby competitors purses. Tentative plans also are in the works for fundraisers, including a pool tournament and a chili feed. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Women's Fall Fashion Trends 2008 Jul 29, 2008
Fashion accessories also receive a medieval makeover, with chainmail purses and jewelry. Wear some of this season s sexy, slouchy boots with a medieval-inspired tunic or mini dress. (Suite101.com)
Newsom-Siebel get hitched on a ranch Jul 29, 2008
Many guests chose to walk the riverside path, several women carrying high heels in their purses for the dinner-dance. Dinner, served family style, was steak, salmon, rice, potatoes, vegetables and a three-tiered wedding cake, and dancing, to a four-piece group from Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Artifaktori less factory, more vintage museum Jul 29, 2008
Hawaiian muumuus, classic little black dresses, sundresses, Jackie O suits from before she was Jackie O, and purses and clutch bags ranging from prewar to disco era. A Davis Square resident, sociologist and impulse shopper, Candy Leonard said, The things in Artifaktori are artifacts in the true sense of the word objects that capture the essence of a historical and cultural moment. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Police evidence rooms caches of strange stuff Jul 28, 2008
Twice a year, everything from purses to ratty tennis shoes goes up in smoke. "We get so few items of value that it was more expensive to hold an auction than to just dispose of it," said Ponce Inlet Detective Max Binz. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Artisans market like mini-festival of crafts (39) Jul 27, 2008
Bright polka dotted aprons, pillbox hats and wildly colorful purses spilled out of Michelle Roden s booth like butterflies bursting out of cocoons ... She spends long hours crafting purses, lampshades and aprons to sell. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Costumers go generic to avoid trademark suit Jul 27, 2008
"But this is a knockoff society. Look at the street corners of New York with the watches and purses. It happens.". Even costumes made to look different with similar-sounding names are possible lawsuit material. (Florida Times-Union)
Top 10 reasons to travel by train Jul 26, 2008
Not included in this limit are personal items such as briefcases, purses, laptops, and infant paraphernalia such as strollers, diaper bags and car seats. Each carry-on bag may weigh no more than 50 lbs. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Rehashing fashion: Consignment shops do it all Jul 26, 2008
The shop stocks high-end women's clothing and accessories that Dismukes obtains on consignment, as well as new jewelry, scarves, shoes, hats and purses she buys at markets in New York and Atlanta. Some of the jewelry is from Croatia and the Netherlands and is exclusive to Collage. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Flags, birds, angels: Address labels reflect a history of charitable giving Jul 24, 2008
The American Diabetes Association adorns my labels with high-heeled pumps, purses and other female fashion paraphernalia. Nicely done, but definitely not me. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
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When she saw a small crowd of people in front of a market on Center Street and a rack of purses caught her eye, she decided to stop. I thought it was a sidewalk sale, she said from her Ford City Home. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Gucci Loses Customers, Investors to Louis Vuitton as Fashion Cachet Fades Jul 23, 2008
Canvas GG purses and bags, introduced last year, are emblazoned with printed GG logos and cost about 350 euros ($543) for a small doctor-bag model. Canal Street' Image. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Eco-Fashion on a Budget Jul 23, 2008
lends users designer handbags, purses, jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories at a fraction of the price of what it would cost to own. If you absolutely must have Chanel s 2. (Suite101.com)
Avoid Excess Baggage Charges By Pac... Jul 22, 2008
Personal bags can be laptop computer bags, diaper bags, purses or camera cases. Some additional items that are allowed include a coat or jacket, one reading item, or one bag of duty free merchandise. (Suite101.com)
Homicide suspect had stolen a baby before Jul 22, 2008
Two years later, surveillance cameras at the Marshalls clothing store in the Northway Mall caught her ripping security tags off purses and stuffing the purses into larger bags. Two other people were arrested with her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
You can avoid knockoffs online Jul 21, 2008
- Different luxury items, such as purses, have specific hardware consumers can rely on to identify a genuine piece. Zippers, screws, clasps and stitching are usually very specific to the brand and the manufacturer often has details on its Web site explaining what to look for and how to spot a knock-off. (The Augusta Chronicle)
APHA honors Crow Nation racehorse owner with Legendary Achievement award (7) Jul 20, 2008
In 2005, more than 600 starters competed in more than 800 APHA-recognized races for purses totaling more than 5. 1 million. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
