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Back Burner, July 20, 2011: Point Market Cafe opens at Pleasure Point Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:45AMPoint Market Cafe opens on 32nd Ave. The former Elizabeth's Market is under new ownership and management and is now called Point Market Cafe.
Roku debuts sexier, more gamer-friendly Apple TV killer Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:54AMRoku, the company who sold more than a million of its tiny eponymous streaming set top boxes without any physical retail presence has announced three new models of Roku 2, even smaller and more feature-packed devices at the same $59-$99 price points.
O.B. law with tragic origin back on table Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:52PMBY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer He wasn’t even supposed to work on Christmas Day. But Neil P. Pannetta Jr., an Old Bridge resident, was a hard worker and a loyal employee who didn’t like to disappoint. Sure it was an overnight shift Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, but his gas station employer intended to send him for training as a night manager and he needed money to pay for Christmas gifts ...
Borders Employees, Customers Saddened By Pending Closure Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:45PMBorders Books and Music says it will go out of business over the next two months – unable to find an investor for its 399 stores that employ more than 10,000 people.
Auditions for Hernando/Pasco Has Talent take stage tonight Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:48PMTimes staff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY Talent show auditions take stage tonight Auditions for the Hernando/Pasco Has Talent show continue tonight at 7 p.m. at the Pasco-Hernando Community College Performing Arts Center, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. Tickets to watch auditions are $10 and are available at the door. The winners will perform in the Talent Show at 7:30 p.m. July 30 ...
Tri-State residents seek bargains after Borders announces closing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:38PMTri-State area book lovers were looking for bargains at the Borders bookstore in the Centre at Hagerstown on Tuesday, a day after the international book and music retailer announced it was seeking court approval to liquidate its remaining inventory and close its stores. Michelle Bageant, 21, of Warfordsburg, Pa., said she heard Monday night that Borders was going out of business. "I was shocked ...
Homestand Preview Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:12PMHUNTSVILLE, AL - The Huntsville Stars return home on Wednesday, July 20 for a five-game series against division rivals, the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Team 4: Contractors Accuse Pittsburgh Fudge Company Of Not Paying Up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:56PMThe Strip District offers several shops for a treat for Pittsburgh residents with a sweet tooth. Has Fudgie Wudgie grown too fast to pay all the people selling its fudge?
Return of Goody’s outlet could be in Duncan’s future Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:19PMStage department store manager Amanda Robnett confirmed Monday that Goody’s will be returning to Duncan.
Joe Lemire: Tornado destroyed their town but not Joplin Little Leaguers' spirits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:17PMPHOENIX -- As the plane descended into Sky Harbor Airport, a pre-teen boy looked out the window into the Arizona desert and said to the passengers near him, "There are no trees down there. It's just like back in Joplin."
Media : LISTEN: Early Listen Of Fences & Manions Split 7”, Band On Band Q&A (FILTER Exclusive) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:47PMAfter becoming fast friends over their similar "bummer songwriting" styles, Fences (aka Christopher Mansfield) and Mansions (aka Christopher Browder) decided to team up for a limited edition split 7" and we have the premiere of that split, below. Recorded in Seattle (which is where both bands now live), by Fences' guitarist Jonny Warman, the new 7" features new songs by both artists and will ...
Home Plates: More berry dishes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:22PMReaders share recipes for blackberry vinegar and fruit torte.
Abbotsford school gives greatest gifts of all Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:15AMStudents in grades kindergarten to Grade 7 shop (for free) for Christmas gifts for their families at the Godson Christmas Store at their school.
One Man’s View: Lazy, Crazy Days of …. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:39AMBY FRAN THOMAS There used to be a time, back when you had to change the television channels by hand and it was okay to add real sugar to Kool-Aid, wherein you didn’t need a calendar to tell when the seasons were changing. read more
Special Report: Beauty Salon Gun Shop Teaches Women Personal Protection Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:15PMA beauty salon in Augusta is specializing in primping AND personal protection for women.
Tribute planned for teen who drowned in Lolo pond Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:48PM
Gold surges through $1,600 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:39PMInvestors seek safety of bullion as U.S., Europe endure debt problems
Vacation: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:23PMWhenever the Christmas ornaments and tinsel hit the store shelves, it always gets me thinking about summer vacation. After all, holiday decorating season apparently officially kicks off with baseball’s All-Star game.
Transfer Rumors: What Moves Do United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Others Have in Store Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:15PMAs we enter the second half of July, the pre-season is beginning to crank up. While there has been a good deal of activity in the transfer season so far, the end of July always seems to see more deals completed. The following is a look at some of the things I believe will happen between now and the first whistle of the upcoming seasons. Manchester United will sign a central midfielder to ...
NFL Lockout Coming to an End Makes for Christmas in July Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:15PMLess than a week away from the NFL lockout coming to an end, I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! ESPN is reporting that Thursday is the day an agreement is expected that will get the NFL in full swing. Following that will be an exclusive 72-hour window, starting Friday, for teams to negotiate contracts with their own free agents before those players hit the open market at the start of league ...
Susan Reinhardt describes the plethora of thrift shops and consignment stores in South Asheville Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:03PMKate Muir and her son Quinn shop at Lulu's consignment shop on Hendersonville Road in Fletcher a while back. The shop is one of many resale stores that continues to thrive in South Asheville and beyond.
New owners raise rent, some tenants leave Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt - PHOTOS Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:51PMSince a Texas-based investment partnership took over the shopping center off Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples, a half-dozen or more businesses have left. Some are putting the blame on higher rent. When the partnership acquired the 226,000-square-foot center, only 30 percent of the space was leased.
'The Apprentice' Final: Who will Lord Sugar hire? - Live Blog Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:46PMWho will win The Apprentice final? Reality Bites live-blogs the boardroom action.
‘Fifty Cent’ mission Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:23AMA local non-profit organization is making a lot out of a little with the opening of the “Fifty Cent Store” at 1333 Slate Lick Road.
Fantastic 4th Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:14AMThe North Platte Telegraph A little bit old-fashioned, a little bit rock and roll, North Platte's Fourth of July holiday weekend festivities will run the gamut of entertainment options.
Truck crashes into Ala. BBQ again Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:19AMA truck crashed into a Ladonia barbeque restaurant for the second time in three years.
Retailers Won't Wait For Their Back-To-School Boost Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:48AMFor retailers, it's the second "most wonderful time of the year" next to the holiday shopping season. That's why they're getting an early start. read more
'Tis the season: ACO kicks off fundraiser Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:36AMKelsey Kruzich / Staff Photo - The Allen Community Outreach Resale Shop has been redecorated to ring in the season as the local nonprofit works to raise $200,000 through its Christmas in July campaign.
Guns in Arizona: Victims decry public's acceptance of violence Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:18AMA few weeks before the mass shooting near Tucson, a man armed with a handgun opened fire on a crowd in Phoenix. But this random act of violence, carried out by a possibly deranged man, was treated as routine.
PRINCETON: jaZams celebrates 15 years with a block party Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:10AMChildren had a wonderful time playing and dancing in the streets of Palmer Square at jaZams Block Party celebrating the toy store’s 15th birthday on Friday night.
10 reasons to head to Astoria, Ore., this summer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:26AMIt’s just a day’s drive from Boise, but this town — celebrating its 200th birthday this year — is a whole different world
Don’t Say ‘Can’t’ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:32PMThe concept that we not limit ourselves by words is a sound one, although like any idea, it can be taken to the extremes of fanaticism.
Roof collapses at retirement community in Clearwater; nobody is hurt Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:54PMTimes staff Friday, July 15, 2011 Cafe owners won't go down quietly Clearwater Roof collapses at retirement community A building's roof partially collapsed in the On Top of the World retirement community Friday afternoon, officials said. The collapse was reported shortly after 4:30 p.m. at 2426 Ecuadorian Way inside the large condominium complex. Authorities said no one was trapped or injured in ...
2 'Texas 7' fugitives lose federal appeals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:29PMTwo members of the notorious "Texas 7" prison-break gang moved a step closer to execution for killing a Dallas-area police officer after a federal court rejected their appeals.
2 former 'Texas 7' fugitives lose bids to avoid executions Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:15PMWith their appeals rejected, the former "Texas 7" inmates in the state's largest-ever prison escape will be executed for their roles in death of an Irving officer after the robberies of two Houston-area stores.
Dire sales push Blacks further into the red Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:12PMMore than a third was wiped off the market capitalisation of Blacks Leisure yesterday after the embattled outdoor retail specialist warned that dire trading had resulted in a "significant" jump in its debt, which has forced it to extend its banking facility by £2m.
Roundup: Fort Hood Suspect's Arraignment Set Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:54PMThe Army psychiatrist charged in the worst mass shooting on a U.S. military installation will be arraigned in a military court next week.
Wal-Mart Supercenter to open in Los Banos in 2013 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:36PMThe Los Banos Wal-Mart will not open as a supercenter for at least 17 more months.
Fourth Surgery For FW Boy Bit by Shark Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:19PMShark bite victim Nicholas Vossler is in good spirits after undergoing his fourth surgery in Houston.
SuperGroup to launch fragrances by Christmas Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:58AMSuperGroup, owner of the Superdry streetwear clothing label, will branch into fragrances this Christmas as it looks to expand beyond fashion retail.
Biz Park’s Workhorse Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:16AMElk Grove Village's 100 million square foot business park uses trucks and planes to transport finished products out to market, but many still do not know the role of rail in shipping raw materials to businesses that make those products.
Les Cockrell: Riders to help children in need Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:51PMDenton ABATE will host the third annual Christmas in July Toy Run and Food Drive on Saturday.
Stocking Stuffers Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:58AMThis season, L.L. Bean's classic handcrafted needlepoint stocking is available in several exclusive designs and includes personalization.
Recalling a remarkable journey Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:45AMEditor's Note: It has been 20 years since Bill Narasnek, then 44, and the Cycle for Life team set the record for cycling across Canada. 1988, Ron Dossenbach of Windsor set the record of 13 days 15 hours, 4 minutes.[...]
Cocoa post office may get Moore name Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:59AMSupport builds for a plan to rename downtown Cocoa's post office in honor of martyred Mims civil-rights pioneers Harry and Harriette Moore.
Despite Apple protest, Amazon.com calls its online store the "Appstore" Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:55PMMANILA, Philippines -- On a bittersweet note last week, America’s Space Shuttle program came to its final stage — the launch of the last space shuttle to shoot for space (the 135th, actually, in the program’s 30-year history). And when the space shuttle Atlantis finally comes back to Earth, the world’s greatest space-exploring country, its sole superpower, will have something in common with my ...
Old homestead is full of memories hard to let go of Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:19PMMost all the cousins recognize it -- the house in Slippery Rock is dwindling before our eyes. As children, it seemed so big and solid -- a foundation for our lives. Now, with Grandma and Grandpa Lawry gone, along with the next generation of family owners, the natural step is to sell the house. But that presents its own dilemma.
Christmas in July attracts crowds Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:11PMClassic cars, oldies music, and Christmas carols filled the summer air as people strolled down a stretch of Front Street wearing Santa hats to celebrate Pemberville's Christmas in July.
'Tis the season to be merry at Calvary Lutheran Church Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:03PMCalvary Lutheran Church is getting ready to celebrate Christmas — in July.
Jaycee Lee Dugard book: Chilling memoirs of years in captivity Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:32PMJaycee Lee Dugard's book chronicles her growth from victim to survivor, from terror to strength. It also is an indictment of the parole system and a meditation on loneliness. Reporting from San Francisco -- There are graphic details of her years as a sex slave, descriptions so unsettling that a judge has refused to make much of Jaycee Lee Dugard's grand jury testimony public.