Mattoon Woman Has Her Hobby In The Bag
16 June 2008, 17:05 No comments
They identify with personalities just as much - or maybe more - than other accessories, such as hats, shoes, belts or jewelry.
Called clutches, totes, reticules, compacts, coin holders, pouches, pocketbooks or bags - there are numerous designs, materials and craftsmanship of purses to complement one’s clothing, depending on the occasion.
But even though the styles, designs [...]
Idea collector Hobbies News
20 May 2008, 00:12 No comments
Born in St. Louis, Biggs earned a bachelor’s degree in Latin from Harvard University, traveled in Germany and France, swam the English Channel, released three rap CDs under the moniker Headmess, completed a business degree at night with three children at home and is attending law school. Biggs also is adviser to the Thurtene Carnival, [...]
Give Kids A Reason To Want To Stay In School
17 May 2008, 22:10 No comments
Being a high school freshman is intimidating, even if there are only 150 students in the school.
When there are more than 1,600, it can be downright scary.
That’s one reason we endorse the plan to require first-year students at Rochester Century High School to participate in a sport, activity or club of some kind. Not all [...]
Q A With Cb Reggie Smith
17 May 2008, 22:10 No comments
Get to know more about the 49ers third-round draft pick, cornerback Reggie Smith, in this 49ers.com Q&A! Also, be sure to watch the Up Close segment on TV49 on Reggie!
Q: We know you were still in bed when you actually got drafted, so at what point did the excitement actually set in?
A: Yeah, I was [...]
Peddling the myths
27 April 2008, 18:06 No comments
Cans view is that cycling is popular, safe, responsible and contributes actively to community well-being. %26quot;We realise this is a pro-cycling view, but we also do our best to be well informed.%26quot; The data below are sourced from the Ministry of Transport, Statistics NZ, the Ministry of Justice, Sparc, the Accident Compensation Corporation and the [...]
PPCS should pull finger and push for industry merger
18 April 2008, 19:07 No comments
Eion Garden, same newsletter: %26quot;Notwithstanding our support for the concept of a combined model, your board and management will continue to implement initiatives which will drive down processing costs and to capture more value from the market. We cannot rely on pan industry structures to deliver profitability.%26quot;
Same chap, same newsletter: %26quot;Thank you for your ongoing [...]
Queens Park set to unleash United Nations side
18 April 2008, 19:07 No comments
Thanks to an influx of South American dairy workers, two Uruguayans and three Chileans will join a host of Asian exchange students from China, Taiwan and South Korea.
A German, plus six players from Invercargill will also take the field, completing the multi-cultural, 16-man squad.
Southland Football regional development officer Ken Cresswell said the Queens Park side [...]
New festival is all about celebrating the Foothills and its free
16 April 2008, 17:05 No comments
A new festival celebrating the past and present of the Boise Foothills will make its debut on Saturday, April 12, in the Avimor development north of Eagle.The inaugural Foothills Heritage Festival combines activities like sheepherding and Basque dancing with wildlife walks and mountain bike rides. Food, entertainment and children’s activities also are part of the [...]
SDHBs locums budget blown
10 April 2008, 16:04 No comments
A report to the Hospital Advisory Committee shows the board has spent almost $5.2 million on out-sourced doctors, against a budgeted $2.2 million for the year to February %26mdash; 134 percent over budget.
%26quot;The period December 2007 to February 2008 have seen a large increase in the use of out-source resources, in both the senior and [...]
Food notes Bonefish Grill sets a date and Culinary Walk About sells out
7 April 2008, 04:04 No comments
BONEFISH COMETHFlorida-based restaurant Bonefish Grill (855 Broad St., Suite 225, Boise, 433-1234) will extend its multistate reach to Idaho when it opens in BoDo April 28.The original launch date was set for March, but the 5,400-square-foot space took its time transforming into a dining room full of hardwood and amber light with an open kitchen [...]
