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'Balloon Boy' Family Moves to Florida Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:13PMBRADENTON, Fla. -- The Balloon Boy and his family have flown the coop. Balloon Boy dad Richard Heene's probation was transferred from Larimer County, Colo., to Florida at his request, Paul Cooper, Larimer County's chief probation officer, said today.
Go vintage, Charles tellsVogue readers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:37PMPrince Charles, Britain’s heir-to-throne, has a woolly idea or two about how vintage clothes, recycling and the fashion industry can help protect the planet.
Pepe Escobar: Life in Talibanistan -- Married to the mob Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:18PMTen years ago, not many people were fully aware that a geopolitical New Great Game was already unraveling in Central Asia. The Taliban were -- and remain -- just one of the (minor) players.
Online column: Creating the perfect study nook Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:13PMKarly Paul-Morris who writes a monthly online column about home design and decore for the Langley Advance.
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News in brief Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:25AMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
Tenants take a peek at new-look homes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:47AMProspective council tenants got a preview of refurbished accommodation in Whitley.
Ridgewood school district prepares to welcome back students Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:36AMConstruction at district schools will not delay next week's opening day.
Go vintage Prince Charles tells Vogue Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMUK's Prince Charles tells fashion magazine Vogue to promote wearing wool to protect the environment.
Go vintage UK's Prince Charles tells Vogue readers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:47PMLONDON - Prince Charles, Britain's heir-to-throne, has a woolly idea or two about how vintage clothes, recycling and the fashion industry can help protect the planet.
Go vintage, Prince Charles tells Vogue readers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:37PMPrince Charles has a woolly idea or two about how vintage clothes, recycling and the fashion industry can help protect the planet.
1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:12PMA new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants. United States - Inspection - Business and Economy - Real Estate - Business
Don't let electricity spark a fire in your home Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:54AMMany people are unaware that their homes may be “hot-wired” for a fire. This is more common in older homes, as many of them were built before stronger codes were in effect, or many have been worked on numerous times by homeowners throughout the life of the home.
Ever so humble, but housing is more expensive Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43AMYou look back 10 years, what did you get? A little bit cleaner and deeper in debt. With apologies to Tennessee Ernie Ford, that’s a brief synopsis of how U.S. home life has changed during the past decade. United States - Tennessee Ernie Ford - Tennessee - Government - Shopping
Ragweed causing allergy outbreak in Kansas this fall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:34AMWhen autumn is in the air in Kansas, it can mean only one thing: frequent sneezing, coughing, wheezing, stuffy and running noses, throbbing headaches and red, watery eyes.
Enjoy a fun-filled London theatre break Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:10AMLondon has long been renowned as the home of live performance and with the selection of West End shows to see in the British capital, it continues to be at the forefront of world theatre.
Paradores: Expect to find variety when staying in Spain Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:07PMCastles fascinate Americans, probably because we don’t have any. At least, they certainly fascinate me — a sudden sighting of a lofty tower or one of those toothy-looking crenulated battlements makes me a little crazy.
Simon Carter Found on the Emmy’s Red Carpet on Lost's Henry Ian Cusick Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:00PMCusick’s multi-ethnic looks and Scottish burr charm fan’s of the Series Lost on ABC.
Tenants says apt. complex should be condemned Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:39PMSome tenants at the Park at Hillside want out of their leases and their rent refunded because their apartments are in such disrepair.
Bundy beauty stuns judges Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:10AMBUNDABERG stunner Candice Griffiths is set to follow her dream to the Glitter Strip after claiming the prestigious Ultimate Look modelling competition.
NY INTERNATIONAL CARPET SHOW TO HAVE RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITS Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:57AMNEW YORK – The Sixth Annual 2010 New York International Carpet Show will host a record 33 exhibitors, according to Dennis Dodds, owner and organizer of the event. The NYICS will be held Sept 12 to 14 on the 11th Floor of 7 W 34th St.
Turn your home into an eco-chamber Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:00AMHome values are soft, but a green house cuts utility bills and can boost resale value. Find out how.
For Arabs in Israel, a house is not a home Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:00AMThree representatives of Hamas have been forced to seek sanctuary at the Red Cross compound in East Jerusalem — charged not with terrorism, but with “disloyalty” to the state. Edward Platt on a strange case of exile inside Israel.
In the footsteps of ancients Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:08AMThe well-preserved remains of Byzantine-era villages and monastic settlements contain a wealth of artefacts from long-dead cultures.
New On-Line Exhibition Includes Best-of-the Best 19th Century Carpets in Museum-style Display Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:02PMOAKLAND, CA.- The difficulty for connoisseurs to hone their eye for art-level 19th century Oriental rugs goes beyond their limited availability at individual galleries. The periodic international auctions invariably mix a few collectible carpets with dozens of pedestrian pieces.
Write to Know Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:22AMFarmers' market food producers are licensed
Lennon's toilet fetches $15,000 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:51AMLONDON: A toilet that belonged to late Beatle JOHN LENNON fetched £9,500 pounds ($14,740, BD5,551) at auction yesterday, around 10 times its estimate, the sale organisers said.
Revisiting Katrina: My Story Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:41AMFive years. It’s hard to imagine it’s been that long. It feels like a lifetime ago, but at the same time, it’s like it happened yesterday.
Jimi Hendrix, George Handel: On the street where they lived (in London) Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:05PMGeorge Frideric Handel and Seattle's Jimi Hendrix shared an address, living 200 years apart in adjoining 18th-century London houses. Now, 40 years after Hendrix's death, a new exhibition about his London years brings these two unlikely neighbors together.
Lakefront living for less than $500,000 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:40AMLakefront living for less than $500,000
Notable black eyes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:10AMHIGH FIVE In the annals of sport there are few more emblematic images than the ones depicting the noble warrior wearing a shiner after a hard-fought contest.
Around Town: Dunn Deal UnDone Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:03PMTHE BACKLASH CONTINUES from this week's muddled attempt to rehire retiring Cobb Elections Director Sharon Dunn, which has turned into a fiasco for those involved. The county commission is to vote S...
Around Town 8-27 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:29PMA local family of business owners, join together to create a new business. (ROLL PKG HERE) Reporter Kate Schell explains in this week's edition of Around Town. Race Day Detail and Auto Reconditioning is set to open on Monday. Jay Braun, who owns the Ra
Hendrix hits high notes in London, 40 years after death Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:14PMLONDON—It may be 40 years since legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix died in London, but his spirit lives on as the flat he called home is opened to the public and musicians hail his enduring influence.
Desert storm Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:09PMFour off-roaders, five days and 4000 kilometres of the harshest terrain on Earth. BARRY PARK survived.
In search of ponies: Animal 'collecting' takes balance Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:28PM“Exactly how many animals do you have?” asked a man who said he reads my column regularly. I have to admit, I had to run a quick count. And a couple weeks ago when a nasty funk developed in the garage, the smell of death led me to conduct a...
A dated master bathroom gets a modern update Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:26PMThe limitations of a room and of a project are the whetstone upon which you sharpen your instincts
Visit our website Contact us Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:02AMOrangeville August 26, 2010 A15 From the runway to the hallway I’m enjoying every moment this gorgeous summer has to offer but I find myself look-ing forward this time of year to the richness of fall fashion. Waiting for the mas-sive September fashion issues to arrive.
Residents live in fear of rain Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:14AMAbout 70 angry homeowners in the Shellard Lane subdivisions told city officials at a ward meeting Wednesday they don't just want explanations about why so many houses have repeatedly flooded basements after huge storms.[...]
MI6 agent murder mystery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:20AMSpeculation is becoming more feverish over the reason for the gruesome death of Gareth Williams, writes Paola Totaro in London.
Jimi Hendrix's London flat opens to public Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:57AMIt may be 40 years since legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix died in London, but his spirit lives on as the flat he called home is opened to the public and musicians hail his enduring influence.
This old building Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:25AM(Editor’s note: This is one in a series of articles featuring efforts to restore or refurbish older homes, buildings or businesses.) It has been four years since American Legion Post 339 took over its current building at 148 S. Main St. in Fayette, but the post is just now in the early stages of a renovation of the property that, when completed, will provide new opportunities for both the Legion ...
Energy Adviser: Consider energy efficiency when renting Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:16AMI’d like to live somewhere that is greener and more energy efficient, but I rent. What should I look for? Unless the rental was built recently, chances are it will not be as energy efficient or green as you’d like. However, some property owners are upgrading properties to make them more attractive for tenants.
Santana album launch draws stars Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31AMLAS VEGAS - It might not have been Supernatural. But it was definitely surreal.
Six-month sentence for woman who stole from grandmother Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:04AMA WOMAN raided her 97-year-old grandmother's savings – leaving her without enough money to buy a pint of milk.
X Factor ‘Nutter’ Shirlena Johnson Does The Freddie Dance – Video Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:28AMSad news. So, come Simon, release her. Release me. Release the waistband on your trousers...
News by location Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:51AMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. LONDON (AP) - They were both immigrants in Britain who changed the face of music - one with a harpsichord and a composer's pen, the other with an electric guitar.
Jimi Hendrix's Years in London Subject of New Exhibit Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:36AMHendrix came to London as an ambitious but little-known guitarist in 1966.
£1,000 for tenants to downsize Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:28AMFAMILIES looking to downsize their home can take advantage of a new incentive scheme. Working with First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and a range of housing associations, Oldham Council is looking for people who want smaller, easier-to-run homes.
The Bentley-driving tenant from hell Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:16PMThe Bentley-driving, condo-trashing tenant from hell who likes to claim she’s a Persian princess is back before the Landlord and Tenant Board for the umpteenth time.