Vintage charmsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:22PMThe 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry Shopping adviser Ellen Warren has the 'where, what and how' guide to buying and collecting vintage jewelry
Boutique, jewelry shop opening downtownThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:07AMPOCATELLO — Cindy Naftzger loves to shop, especially for high-end clothing, and it’s been her lifelong dream to open a small boutique.
How much radiation does your cell phone emit?Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:38PMCell phones emit radiation. No one knows definitively how daily radiation exposure will impact kids & adults down the road. I like to make informed decisions. If I am deciding between two phones, I would want to know if one exposes me to twice as much radiation.
Who’s creating US jobs? Mexicans.Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:11AMFed up with violence in Mexico, entrepreneurs are moving north. That means the US is seeing the benefit from the businesses they start.
Gun shop draws bead on old Circuit City siteTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:08AMA League City gun store owner is expected this week to pull the trigger on the $2.8 million purchase of the former Circuit City building.
Get free donuts & help students learnMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:40PMKrispy Kreme's Beads for Donuts Program is helping special needs children. You can help by bringing in leftover Mardi Gras beads to either of Mobile's Krispy Kreme stores. And there's something in it for you too. You get free donuts!
Turn in Mardi Gras beads for doughnutsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:02AMMOBILE, Ala. -- Do you have piles of Mardi Gras beads that you're itching to get rid of?
Toys for everyone from techie pet-lovers to preschoolerSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:30AMNEW YORK — Imagine a stadium-sized toy pit. Now add a marching band of clowns, storybook characters brought to life and an enormous inflatable Big Foot. That's the scene that welcomed visitors last week at the American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Swiss Army maker Wenger to open first U.S. store in BoulderThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:04PMMartin Donahue, of Sand Construction works on building shelving supports at the Wenger retail store, which will open in April along the Pearl Street Mall. (
Swiss Army maker Wenger to open first U.S. store in BoulderThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:28PMThe maker of the Swiss Army knife sharpened its eyes on downtown Boulder as the locale for the first Wenger retail store in the United States -- becoming yet another outdoors company to pick the city as home to a unique element of their business.
Hearts of Darkness: Gemstone Workers Die Young in IndiaThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:46PMThe National Labor Committee recently released a report detailing the illness and deaths of gemstone workers in India from silicosis. Since Tucson hosts an enormous gem show every year, this is something to be aware of. Here is a portion of the press release: The National Labor Committee has released an explosive new report: “Hearts of Darkness, Workers in India, Including Children, Will Die ...
Barnett opens photography businessWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:26PMBUDA — A longtime photography hobby has developed into a career for Kevin Barnett of Buda.
Sondra Kirtley: One Crafty LadyWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:01PMYou’re going to another wedding and they’ll be throwing rice. Oh, that’s right. You’re not supposed to throw rice because birds will eat it, and their little bellies will swell and explode.
Familiar Faces - Meet Nicole WozniakWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:18AMBoyertown Borough resident Nicole Wozniak pays the bills with a job in civil engineering, but what epitomizes her is how she simply glows for the art of lampworking.
Shoppers should flock to Butterfly, Poe Studio, Novel, and moreTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:10PM Gird your loins, fashion connoisseurs, for it’s the season for fashion to change its colors and hit the streets anew once again. Deals are popping up left and right as stores are shedding their winter coats to make room for springtime loveliness. One of those shops is Butterfly Women’s Consignment . They're in the midst of their Gambler Sale, with discounts rising every day, reaching up to 80 ...
Girls Night Out in RedlandsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:16AMThe Downtown Redlands Business Association is sponsoring a Girls Night Out, this Friday in downtown.
Gun shop draws bead on old Circuit City siteSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:47AMA League City gun store owner is expected this week to pull the trigger on the $2.8 million purchase of the former Circuit City building.
Tuskegee still rich in black historySaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:25AMThough its glory days are long faded, the Black History Trail celebrates Tuskegee's storied past. Though its glory days are long faded, the Black History Trail celebrates Tuskegee's storied past.
RECALL ALERTThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:52PMThe U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks and serous injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. read more
Good morning, Buffalo: a quick look at what's happening todayTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:06AMWe're going to miss another big snowstorm, but travelers beware. This one has raised winter weather alerts south and east of us today -- from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. The Buffalo area should see only an inch or so today and tonight, while the Southern Tier counties could receive up to three inches. Temperatures should top out in the upper 20s today and ...
USB cables with a bumpSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 6:04AMQ Some USB cables have a bump on one end and others don't. What does the bump do, and can I use bump and bumpless cables interchangeably?
Window Shopping: Accent on NatureThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 1:16PMAbout this time last year, a freak fire destroyed a city block full of stores and restaurants in Grandview. Many of the businesses reopened elsewhere, most in the neighborhood. Accent on Nature recently joined those ranks.
The bead creedWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 5:26PMCorte Madera, Calif.--When Meadowlark Gallery co-owner Sue Abrams first considered selling bead jewelry, she worried it might not fit her store, a Northern California destination for American crafts that showcases fine jewelry from the likes of Sarah Graham and Gurhan.
Road Trip: Throw Me Something, Mister! - Mardi Gras in Lake CharlesWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:50AMWhen it comes to Mardi Gras, everybody has the same thing on their mind: beads! And when you spend Mardi Gras in Lake Charles, Louisiana you'll find the strands are ubiquitous, smiling back at you from everywhere you look.
Flower design school helps students blossomWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:28AMMichael Gaffney is surrounded by a gaggle of women, each holding a bouquet of roses and beaming at him with giddy delight. Around them are flowers galore - orchids, tulips, lilies and even more roses - enough to make any bride flush with excitement. But this...
Target has a good deal on 3-quart Oster fondue potWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:19AMDear Franny the Shopaholic: I'm in the market for an electric fondue set that is bigger than 1-quart in size. - Blair H., Egg Harbor Township
Womadelaide 2010 puts world at our feetTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:47PMWITH world music fans flocking to the city of churches next month for Womadelaide 2010, Sydney will enjoy the benefit of concerts from some of the international acts.
It's a charmed lifeTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 6:20PMBarbara DeRubertis of Bethel with her Troll bracelet which is a combination of charms and beads that she collected and assembled. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 Photo: Scott Mullin / The News-Times | Buy This Photo
It's a charmed lifeTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 6:20PMPandora has opened her box again, and instead of bedlam, beads are coming out! Coming from a Greek goddess, these are no ordinary beads; they are magical beads imbued with the power to attract, enthrall and entice women to buy them.
Grocery back in businessTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 1:15PMMore than a century ago people first walked through the double doors of El Progreso de Ybor grocery store to buy produce and baked goods that filled tiers of wooden shelves in the small family-owned shop.
Signet Group jewellers open pop-up stores for ValentinesMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:02AMJewellers Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, both part of the Signet Group, are opening up temporary popup stores in National Rail stations in a bid to capitalise on the Valentine's Day market.
Ah, the sweet smell of chocolateFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 11:40AMArhaus Furniture is selling candles dressed up like bonbons, which emit the aroma of chocolate, berry and vanilla. They're a way to indulge at least some of the senses guilt-free.
To catch fish, keep cleanThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 9:21AMGuide even rubs his plugs with toothpaste in zeal to eliminate odors offensive to salmon, steelhead
Shop Talk : Childhood valentinesWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 7:43PMFebruary brings us a bright spot in the middle of a cold month -Valentine's Day - a reason to celebrate those you love, whether with a card of thanks or a diamond pendant. I personally enjoy the flowers and extra time to spend with my honey.
Recall: More lead problems in children’s jewelry made in ChinaWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 6:09PMPlaymates Toys said Tuesday that they are voluntarily recalling approximately 252,000 children's toy jewelry sets due to lead levels that surpass federal law requirements.
The "Product of the Year" Awards: The Grammy's of the Walgreens SceneWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 2:09PMWith over 60,000 products now larding supermarket shelves, consumers need help separating the wheat from the chaff. That's what the annual "Product of the Year" competition aims to do, heralding 14 of the best of 2010, picked by consumers themselves. The awards ceremony last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York wasn't quite as glam as the Grammys. Lady Gaga didn't don a head dress of Swiffer ...
Children's toy jewelry sets voluntarily recalledTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:24PMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Playmates Toys said Tuesday that they are voluntarily recalling approximately 252,000 children's toy jewelry sets due to lead levels that surpass federal law requirements. The Tiny Tink and Friends jewelry sets... Consumer Product Safety Commission - Lead - Playmates Toys - Toys and Games - Shopping
2009 Year-end sales survey: Bouncing backMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 5:30PMEditor's Note: This story first appeared in the February issue of National Jeweler . Click here to download the full survey results. Managed to make it through last year without a trip to bankruptcy court or a rushed retirement?
Window Shopping: ByzantiumThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:09AMByzantium turns 25 this year. Some of its merchandise is much, much older.
Bubble Wrap: A pop culture classic celebrates its 50thThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:07AMThere is enough Bubble Wrap brand packing material produced each year to stretch from the Earth to the moon. And, the largest item ever to be packed in the cushioning plastic was called Gourdzilla, an 815-pound pumpkin that was wrapped and dropped and survived the ordeal. These statistics, found at bubblewrapfun.com, were provided for Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day on Jan. 25. The first ...
Bubble your pleasure with stool kids can makeThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:47AMThere is enough Bubble Wrap produced each year to stretch from the Earth to the moon. And the largest item ever to be packed in the cushioning plastic was Gourdzilla, an 815-pound pumpkin that was wrapped and dropped and survived the ordeal.
Apple's iPad: What you need to knowWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:08PMApple on Wednesday finally delivered a tablet computer, calling it the iPad. Find out more about it, and Apple's other announcements in this roundup.
Forecast 2010: Counterpunching the job marketMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 7:50AMWhen Warren Bobrow of Morris Township discovered his submitted recipe for a tuna melt canape sandwich landed the No. 30 spot in Saveur magazine's "100 for 2010" feature story, the former chef and executive assistant knew he had hit a turning point in his latest career transition.
Counterpunching the job marketSunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:21AMWhen Warren Bobrow of Morris Township discovered his submitted recipe for a tuna melt canape sandwich landed the No. 30 spot in Saveur magazine's "100 for 2010" feature story, the former chef and executive assistant knew he had hit a turning point in his latest career transition.
Mary Carol Garrity: Give bathroom the spa treatmentFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 12:09AMFor me, there's nothing as good as stepping into a steaming hot bath, slipping down until the water is up to my chin to chase away the deep-down-in-your-bones chill of winter and the daily stress of life. Since my bathtub is where I go to relax and rejuvenate, I've made my bathroom into a personal oasis. Why don't you do the same with yours this winter?