County governments dark side exposed Oct 31, 2009
Emergency Management Director Steve Foster submitted a resolution which was approved declaring November 10, 2009 as Winter Weather Preparedness Day. Several items were not acted upon due to the fact that no new information was available. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes Oct 30, 2009
2:46 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hanford teen picked for all-American band Oct 30, 2009
Ska band Los Hooligans is back from its annual winter hiatus. The band, largely made up of local music teachers, is performing at 8:30 p.m. today at Audie's Olympic, the former Club Fred, at 1426 N. Van Ness Ave. Cover is $8. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More temporary stores 'pop up' for Halloween, Christmas, etc. Oct 30, 2009
By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY Clerks at 25 of about 750 Spirit Halloween stores will go from saying "Boo" this weekend to "Ho ho ho" in a couple of weeks as the temporary locations transform into ToyZam for the winter holiday season. And then, just like that, they'll be gone. (USA Today -- Money)
My Lazy-But-Soignee Halloween Costume Oct 30, 2009
New to Hong Kong : Winter Dress. ---**** NHL Jersey Woman $ 40 ---**** NFL Jersey $ 35 --**** NBA Jersey $ 34 ---**** MLB Jersey $ 35 ---**** Jordan Six Ring_m $36 ---**** Air Yeezy_m $ 45 ---**** T-Shirt_m $ 25 ---**** Jacket_m $ 36 ---**** Hoody_m $ 50 ---****Manicure Set $ 20. (Slate)
Bring on the banking dullards Oct 29, 2009
Maybe it wasn't the Winter Palace being stormed, but, at the very least, the ski-lift lines at Vail should be that much more reasonable this season. Although it is true that, as the detractors of the plan put it, Czar Kenneth's plan to re-indenture the serfs of Wall Street only applies to 25 people, on Thursday the US Federal Reserve released new guidelines that sought to "ensure that compensation packages appropriately tie rewards to longer-term performance and do not create undue risk for the... (Asia Times Online)
Scary Good Halloween Fun Oct 29, 2009
But it took Julia Usher a while to ponder the bigger issue: Why should the winter holidays get all the gingerbread ... And yes, there are plenty of winter holiday cookies for Santa, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yves Saint Laurent named world's richest dead celebrity Oct 29, 2009
Designer Yves Saint Laurent appears on the catwalk at the end of his fall/winter 1999/2000 haute couture fashion show in Paris in this July 21, 1999 file photo ... Designer Yves Saint Laurent kisses famous actress Catherine Deneuve (R) as she came to congratulate him at the end of his show during the Paris ready-to-wear winter collections in this March 27, 1985 file photo. (Xinhuanet, China)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Oct 28, 2009
But on Wednesday, Kok, 17, was shot to death by another student as faculty and students watched in horror in a crowded hallway at Tacoma's Foss High School just as classes restarted after winter break. His death devastated his parents, Rorth and Ry Sou, who immigrated 17 years ago to the U.S. after surviving the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Holiday entertaining help is on the way Oct 28, 2009
In winter, chocolate truffles cap a meal of spice-rubbed beef filets, port-glazed pearl onions and potato puree ... - "Stonewall Kitchen Winter Celebrations" by Jonathan King, Jim Stott and Kathy Gunst (Chronicle Books, 2009) ... In dozens of recipes designed for entertaining, the authors make excellent use of winter's bounty, from mashed parsnips and pears to acorn squash and beet salad, fennel and potato gratin, and sauteed Brussels sprouts with pancetta breadcrumbs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dark energy rips cosmos and agencies Oct 28, 2009
Yet in negotiations through the winter, the department was offered minor-league work that some there considered insulting. "I don t disagree that there were unhappy scientists on all three sides," says Gehrels. (Scientific American)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Oct 28, 2009
Triggering the proposed reductions: a caseload that has been rising steadily through the winter and spring as the Northwest has become more deeply mired in an economic recession ... Although it's common for more families to need public assistance during the winter months, the welfare caseload usually declines in the spring, when tourism and seasonal farm work in Eastern and northwest Washington pick up. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Infotainment Oct 27, 2009
Paris is determined to out-gun rivals London, Milan or Dubai next winter as the worlds shopping capital, city authorities said. Launching a campaign to attract shoppers to the city for the post-Christmas New Year sales, organisers of Soldes by Paris, or Sales By Paris, said the charm offensive was. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Look no further than oak trees for deer Oct 27, 2009
Last winter, Mike wrote, while still hunting in the National Forest in Wayne County, I became aware of the lingering effects of Katrina (you know, that woman with a lot of hot air that blew in from the Gulf). Id been on my stand about 18 inches off the ground (folding chair) about five minutes when I heard an enormous crash about a hundred yards away A huge, dead pine had fallen. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The big Australian banks are a bit like the Viking King, Cnute the Great. Oct 27, 2009
Britain is still in the depths of economic winter and the mood was accordingly cooler. The key, however, is that retail trading conditions have held up during the float marketing, and so have the markets, keeping a crucial float price comparison between Myer and its direct competitor, David Jones, aligned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Runway Ready: Seacoast Fashion and Pop Culture Blog Oct 27, 2009
I myself have been joyfully reconnecting with my fall and winter wear, putting away summer for another year and reaching for some old favorites. While quite serviceable, my own fall wardrobe needs some updating to keep it looking fresh and new. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Retailers flock to Valley, but economy could keep sales away Oct 27, 2009
Analysts and industry experts say consumers may express their frugal fatigue and pent-up demand for goods this winter, splurging on that new flat-screen TV or sprucing up their children s wardrobes after they ve had to make do for so long.. With retailers concerned about overstock, inventories are expected to be thin, so experts say shoppers would do well to purchase when they see a deal. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
They are expected to capture the -09 crown and have been since last winter when they shelled out over $350 million in long term deals for Sabathia, Texiera and pitcher A.J. Burnett. Anything less than a World Series championship will be considered failure in the Bronx so a victory by the Phillies would not only be significant, but unexpected. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
11/13: 'Twilight' Hot Topic Tour Oct 27, 2009
A renewed bout of vampire mania will strike this winter when the second film in the "Twilight" saga, "New Moon," hits theaters. "Twilight". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Canada's Favourite Dancer is TARA-JEAN on CTV's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA Oct 26, 2009
It's called star quality, and baby you have it (Canada Newswire)
On a budget this holiday season? Luxury gifts you can afford (1) Oct 25, 2009
This tip will take a bit of extra work, but if you're willing to dig, you can find many summer clothing and accessory items for reduced prices during the winter months. If the recipient is big into purses, look for bags made from linens and light-weight fabrics. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
Ice sculpting We should learn more details this week about what s planned at Fenway once the NHL s $2 million portable Winter Classic ice sheet is installed no later than Dec. 18. Public skating is in the mix, along with a Bruins alumni game, aimed at bringing back many members of the 1970 and 72 Cup teams. (Boston Globe)
Hoyer announcement will be tomorrow Oct 25, 2009
Winter sports Hedrick beats Davis with record 1,500 Chad Hedrick got back at rival Shani Davis, setting a track record to win the 1,500 meters at the US speedskating trials in Milwaukee. After losing to Davis by. (Boston Globe)
New DVDs: 'Holidays' captures the heart of Christmas Oct 25, 2009
Alien Trespass" Grade C-: The film doesn't seem to have a target audience. This tongue-in-cheek look at 1950s monster movies isn't campy enough to entertain those who know the source material. And it's not over-the-top enough to entertain those who don't. Stone's Natural Born Killers' tops modest list of Blu-ray titles Director Oliver Stone's riveting "Natural Born Killers" (Warner, 1994, $28.99) leads the way for this week's small number of new Blu-ray releases. Stone's film offers a vivid... (Fresno Bee)
How to Wear Military Fashion Oct 24, 2009
Knee-length military jackets with an oversized collar will keep you warm right through fall into the winter months. Medals and Metal. (Suite101.com)
AP News in Brief Oct 24, 2009
Sixty million people have gotten the winter flu vaccine probably because they're paying more attention to flu warnings in general, thanks to swine flu. It's an unprecedented number of seasonal flu shots for October; most usually aren't given until later in the fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
TopGolf to Host a 'Join the Holiday Party' Special Event Oct 24, 2009
Adds Murphy, "We know of no other event like this in Chicago. Where else will you find an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the season with employees, customers, clients and friends and be able to play a golf-inspired game in the middle of winter?". For more information, or to sign up to be a part of TopGolf's "Join the Holiday Party", please call the TopGolf Events Department at 630. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
W Scottsdale beats foreclosure Oct 24, 2009
Mahoney expects business to pick up with the winter tourist season and with the recent opening of the east wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square, which is a block away. It includes the Valley s first Barneys New York store. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Mayor to push for resolution of cleanup issue Oct 24, 2009
Now that were going into winter, is that person really needed. Matlick asked. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Greece not the word for Runway contestant Oct 24, 2009
$150 is not enough to put a winter look together,'' she griped. Huh. (MSNBC -- News)
Apfel show highlights her creativity and individuality Oct 24, 2009
Winter s Wonders, the weakest section, is, obviously, seasonal. Night Flight focuses on evening attire. (Boston Globe)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Oct 23, 2009
Susie Winter, Director General, Alliance Against IP Theft ... Director general Susie Winter said: "This is a battle royal against a cunning and adaptable enemy. "Consumers who buy fake goods will be horrified to discover where their money is actually going. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Protecting clothes and shoes from a Syracuse winter Oct 23, 2009
The streets and sidewalks become covered in salt, which damages winter gear with awful gray colors and terrible stains - a total fashion faux pas. "Living in Syracuse and bearing the worst winters, I just accept the fact that my boots and pants are going to get stained," said Julie Salzman, a sophomore communication design major ... Lauren Haberman, a sophomore hospitality 0000104B management major, said she has seen boots undergo a complete transformation last winter. (Daily Orange, NY)
World champion Button gets dirty over his budget deal with Brawn Oct 23, 2009
Button and the staff know that without the work of Brawn and Fry during the dark months last winter, none of this would have been possible. But they ask that the work put in by them since is also recognised in cash. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Jackets and Phillips (oh my) Oct 23, 2009
Ugly butt kickings by Gators,Jackets, and maybe Tigers will make for a long winter. But we will have GREAT recruits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lawmakers Want Better Flood Forecasting For Green River Oct 22, 2009
The Corps of Engineers says there's a one-in-three chance of flooding this winter in Kent, Renton, Auburn and Tukwila because the weakened Howard Hanson Dam cannot hold a full reservoir. Specifically the lawmakers are asking for better rainfall and water flow gauges at the dam, a mobile Doppler weather station and additional staff and computer modeling technology for forecasters. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sky-High Shoe Style Oct 22, 2009
Cognac is a key trend this season and is a must have color for any woman's closet this fall and winter. 2. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Germany breaks record for 'lowest ever October temperature'... Oct 22, 2009
Kachelmann said the alpine sinkhole could register temperatures as low as -55 degrees in the middle of winter by similar conditions, making it in his estimation the coldest spot in Germany. But he said the Funtensee was likely to be a balmy 35 degrees warmer by Wednesday, as the Alpine Fhn wind is expected to push temperatures up to 10 Celsius. (The Drudge Report)
DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't Oct 22, 2009
A year ago, the only way Scherfig could have found work in Hollywood was as a high-priced Euronanny (or maybe an upscale Scando-dominatrix); this winter, I garr-yan-tee that Harvey Weinstein leaps from the pool and scurries to the phone when she's on the line. (Stephanie Zacharek will provide a full review of "An Education" on Friday. (Salon)
Fashion accidents that leave a scar Oct 22, 2009
I bought a winter white Juicy Couture coat, she explained. When people told me it was like a marshmallow I thought it was a compliment to the beautiful color. (Boston Globe)
White House War Oct 22, 2009
And then in the winter of 1944 to '45, American troops on the western front, well, they held their positions at Bastogne and repelled Hitler's final offensive at the Battle of the Bulge. And guess what. (Fox News)
Kane and able Oct 22, 2009
But certainly, the most anticipated this year is the designer of the moment Christopher Kane and his Autumn/Winter collaboration with Topshop ... He eventually saw his solo collection on the runway when he debuted his Autumn/Winter line during London Fashion Week in 2006 ... A heavy black jersey scarf is adorned with gems along the perimeter updating a winter essential. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Meditations on splitting wood Oct 22, 2009
We're looking at seven more months of winter, at least. And my wife likes it hot. (Juneau Empire)
Halloween Ghosts and witches are everywhere Oct 22, 2009
Learn how animals harvest food, burrow, and prepare for winter; meet local agricultural producers with samples of seasonal fruits and vegetables; cooking demonstrations and samples, corn shucking contest, Going Wild. Pumpkin Patch, children s activities, a Howl-O-Ween Scavenger Hunt, entertainment and more. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
What's Hot and What's... Not. Oct 21, 2009
Pairing a dress with leggings adds an extra layer for warmth in the fall and winter months and is an easy way to still look cute and fashionable. . (The Seahawk, NC)
4 others try eco week Oct 20, 2009
Lots of composting, food growing, rain and gray-water harvesting, keep hens, don't drive, reduced trash/recycling/composting, reduced electric use (keep thermostat at 86 in summer, 62 in winter), some solar cooking. What did you do to try to lessen your impact during the week. (AZCentral -- Home)
Men's hottest trends Oct 20, 2009
While the winter season is definitely over for Joburgers I know our brothers in the coastal areas, especially Cape Town are still witnessing a bit of the cold and rain. The ladies have been rocking it throughout winter (or since the movie, 'The devil wears Prada'). (iAfrica.com)
SA's best-dressed man Oct 20, 2009
Next, you need to have a pair of raw selvedge denim jeans which you've been wearing every day through the winter, and by now have amazing character and unique marks. Roll them up, slip on some loafers and a nice quirky shirt. (iAfrica.com)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Schooner arrives with railroad ties Oct 20, 2009
Mr. Arthur Whiton, purser on the side-wheeler, Betty Alden, would return to his home for the winter. The popular summertime run of the Boston-Nantasket line ended abruptly on Thanksgiving Day 1929 when fire destroyed five or six boats laid up in Hull for the winter months: and among the casualties the Betty Alden. (Hingham Journal, MA)
LG Fashion Week Launch Spring Summe... Oct 20, 2009
This prize gives him free entry to Toronto Fashion Week's Fall Winter 2010 show, along with such other perqs as an LG Notebook, shoot assistance, editorial coverage in Flare and a considerable cash infusion. The young, charming and talented Matis is a local favourite whose most recent show, the closing act for Toronto Fashion Week's Fall 2009 edition, was a luminous Art Nouveau fantasy featuring headdresses and jewellery fashioned from antlers. (Suite101.com)
Pakistan Army takes fight to Taliban in South Waziristan Oct 19, 2009
The army will also be hoping to wrap-up the offensive before the onset of winter hampers troops and makes life unbearable for refugees fleeing the area. More than 100,000 residents have so far fled the fighting, Col. Basim Shahid of the Army support group told the media. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Button clinches F1 title in Brazilian GP Oct 19, 2009
"The work the team did over the winter was sensational. All the people who couldn't be with us, because we had to re-size the team after the winter, my thanks go to them.". Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel entered the penultimate race of the season as the only other championship contender. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A-list goes with the flow Oct 18, 2009
Looking like a little ray of sunshine was supermodel Miranda Kerr, who glided through the David Jones marquee in an apricot silk dress by Alex Perry and floral headpiece by Sydney milliner Nerida Winter. Fashion ambassador Megan Gale had to hang on to her red hat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Agister keeps tradition alive Oct 18, 2009
I always thought she'd win in town but she hit soft tracks through the winter - it didn't help her. We took her up to the Grafton carnival for a live kill and she has thrived since. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How Wonder woman Michelle broke the Payne barrier Oct 17, 2009
She came back reinvigorated, so went again this winter. The Paynes are renowned for their work ethic; like her siblings before her, Michelle is a track walker and does all she can to tip the odds in her favour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mondavi offers sneak preview of new face mask, mini facials Oct 17, 2009
As we head into the rainy, damp Island winter, it's nice to know there's a new weapon we can add to our arsenal of closet odor fighters: FRESHhanger. It's a fragrance-free sleeve that slips over any ordinary clothes hanger and helps eliminate odors, from smoke to body and chemical odors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Double bombing kills 11 at Pakistan police station Oct 16, 2009
Analysts say that with winter approaching, any push would likely have to begin soon to be successful. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
One-tank trip: Thomasville Oct 16, 2009
Northern socialites arrived by rail and built grand winter cottages, 50 of which are still standing and give the town its signature charm. Although the days of wintering in Thomasville have passed, it remains a travel destination well worth the short drive from Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gdansk: History at street level Oct 16, 2009
Almost 75 percent of the world s amber a fossilized tree resin is mined in northern Poland, much of it washing up on beaches following winter storms. Amber comes in 300 distinct shades, from yellowish-white to yellowish-black, opaque to transparent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
As UN weighs Goldstone report, Israel debates next step Oct 16, 2009
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks during the opening of the winter session at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem Monday. In his keynote address to the legislature, Mr. Netanyahu vowed never to allow Israeli leaders or soldiers to stand trial for war crimes over their actions during last winter's military offensive in the Gaza Strip ... Saying the commission had a political agenda, it did not allow investigators to visit southern Israeli towns that had for years been hit... (Christian Science Monitor)
Taylor Swift To Host 'Saturday Night Live' Oct 16, 2009
Warm up this winter with the Snuggie For Kids. Does your phone have bad reception or drop calls in your house. (Click2Houston, TX)
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' Oct 16, 2009
Friday 16 October 2009. Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Winter forecast: Warmer West, North; cooler South Oct 16, 2009
WASHINGTON The Midwest and Northern United States are likely to get a warmer winter, while the Southeast can expect just the opposite: cooler and wetter conditions. In Thursday's winter outlook, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an El Nino weather event warming in parts of the Pacific that affects weather worldwide will be a major player in America's winter temperatures ... Forecasters said there is a significantly higher probability of wetter winters for Texas, Florida... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Swine flu 6 months later: Relief, but winter looms Oct 16, 2009
With winter approaching, another fear is a one-two punch in which a resurgent swine flu batters young people before the vaccine is widely available, while the ordinary flu strikes the elderly ... What's more, studies indicated the millions of seasonal flu shots administered the previous winter offered no protection against the unusual new virus ... If the fall vaccination campaigns are effective, swine flu's winter season may not be as bad as the spring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Martha Stewart Weddings Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Provides Winter Brides Bevy of Offerings to Plan Their Big Day Oct 15, 2009
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