Holidays News
- More travelers expected this Labor Day weekend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:41AMYAKIMA, Wash. -- Growing numbers of travelers from across the nation are once again hitting the road. Over the past couple of years, travelers, in large numbers, have decided to save money and opt for stay-cations.
- Recipe Corner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:40AMThis recipe comes from the Desserts section of the “Taste of Lakewood Village” cookbook available at the Lakewood Village Town Hall.
- Fly Long Haul With Firefly Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:39AMFirefly, Your Community Airline once again comes rolling in as a geared up participant at the KL MATTA Fair 2010 held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), starting September 3 to 5, 2010 with its Fly Long Haul promotions.
- Carrollton calendar: celebrations, classes, culture Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:38AMRosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex pool will close from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, open for Labor Day weekend and then close for the season starting Sept. 7.
- Walking trail at EW Middle School opens to public Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:36AMEAST WINDSOR — The Middle School walking trail is up and running and is open to the public after school and on weekends and holidays, officials said. “People are using it like crazy,” Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman William Raber, who is also a member of the Athletic Club, said.
- Prosper Community Library changes hours, entry procedures Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:34AMThe Prosper Community Library will be changing its hours of operation and procedures during the school day. The library shares space with the Reynolds Middle School library at 700 N. Coleman St. in Prosper.
- Ruby's been on TV, in magazines, in limos and now she has her own book Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:31AMIt's time for an update on Scandia's celebudog, Ruby.
- Gulf Shores Beautification Board makes plan for season Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:28AMGULF SHORES, Ala. — Members of the Gulf Shores Beautification Board have been discussing events not only for the rest of this year, but also for the 2011 Arbor Day. In the planning stages is this year’s Christmas Village with the theme “Home for the Holidays.” Businesses and residents are encouraged to enter a building in the village. They can build their own or, as a fund raiser, Boy Scout ...
- Loxley Council approves Personnel Policy changes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:24AMLOXLEY, Ala. — The passing of an ordinance to revise sections of the Personnel Policy and celebrating Health Care Week were the main topics of discussion at the Loxley Town Council meeting on Monday night.
- Sunshine hope after weekend washout Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:58PMIt is the beginning of the end as far as the summer holidays are concerned - but the bank holiday sunshine was set to arrive at last on Monday.
- Families in need supplied with back-to-school items Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:53PMWatch Video [...]
- No holidays for heroes Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:30PMElves aren't the only ones working on Christmas Day. While most people have a day or two off on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to spend with their families, there are some things that just don't take a break for the holidays -- fires, illness, crime, death.
- Figurine fantasy draws crowds to Johor park Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:10PMLIFELIKE figurines and lanterns in the shape of stars, lotus flowers, bunga raya and the ketupat dominate the decorations at the Sutera Biz Park, near the Sutera Mall in Johor Baru.
- Pacific Blue under pressure Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:52PMA Tauranga family who booked a trip for seven to Sydney have been left in the lurch by Pacific Blue and are demanding compensation.
- Heritage allure Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:46PMTHE Ipoh City Council should be more proactive in turning Panglima Lane into a one-stop tourism spot, said Perak MCA Chinese Guilds and Associations Bureau chairman Datuk Yik Phooi Hong.
- Care and Share needs your help to keep helping others Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:45PMSANDUSKY Care and Share charity won't stop caring, but will have to stop sharing so much if the non-profit doesn't get a fina 313232.txt By date (default) read more
- Schools urged to host cyber safety day Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:33PMLEADER is calling on Victorians to declare September 6 a zero cyber-bully day.
- YOG aftermath: NTU students threatened with arrest for checking into hostel Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:22PMI wish to start my letter off by saying that I think the YOG has been an interesting experience for me, as I was a volunteer with the National Olympic Council of Senegal and I had the opportunity to know African friends for the first time in my life. It was also an eye-opening experience [...]
- Arctic hamlet hopes to bridge gap between North and South Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:17PMCambridge Bay looks ahead to cutting-edge research station and the influx of new arrivals
- Rath's brief writings evoke island 'Life' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:43AM"Slices of Life in Hawaii Volume 1," by J. Arthur Rath III (iUniverse, $23.95) Rath has assembled a potpourri of articles, essays, short stories and poetry here that are loosely connected by their local-kine cultural significance.
- Hibbing garbage fee passed Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:11AMMayor J.J. Taveggia’s efforts to impose a garbage collection fee in Hibbing finally bore fruit on the third try. The measure was approved as The Hibbing Daily Tribune reported on June 14, 1960.
- Arlington's Orange Hanger gears up for the fall Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:47AMNatalie Zekos is a 24-year-old Massachusetts College of Art graduate who recently launched her own business in Arlington Center.
- CB 7 wants time and concessions on plan Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:45AMArtist’s rendering of a nighttime scene at Flushing Commons from 138th Street in downtown Flushing. Although approved, details still have to be worked out.
- Difficulties with contractors leave some homes in unlivable condition Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:39AMWhen Peter Wray returned home one day this past December, he noticed something odd in the addition being built onto his Northwest Side home. All the new windows had been installed. Except two.
- PM's daughter tries to lead 'normal' life Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:21AMAS difficult as it may seem to those around her, Ann-Merita Golding is trying to maintain a normal life as the daughter of Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding, and continues to do what she can to keep that posture intact.
- What's on: Mon's picks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:20AMEvents listing for Mon, Aug 30
- Shortfall of chips snips supply of smart phones Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:00AMThe seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up.
- Denny's planned for North Platte Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:51AMThe North Platte Telegraph Mouthwatering "Grand Slams" will soon be available in North Platte. The Flying J Travel Plaza, 3400 Newberry Road, is adding a Denny's to the community's list of dining options.
- Memoir takes candid peek at author's life Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:46AMRheta Grimsley Johnson is an award-winning journalist from the South.
- Daily Nanny Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:55PMTIME FOR THE GYM IN THIS FAB POSITION WITH MORNINGS OFF AND FULL TIME PAY!!! This is a superb role and an easy life for the lucky candidate to be offered this position.
- Welcome to Spa: Formula One's most feared track Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:52PMThere isn't a racing driver on the grid these days who doesn't love Spa-Francorchamps, the most challenging and majestic on the calendar.
- Helen Haven A Haven Of Independence Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:51PMSTANLEY — Derek* sits on a chocolate couch, rocking back and forth while laughing at the animated television series Scooby-Doo. The goofy cartoon dog's antics send him into a fit of giggles. Sarah* pads down the stairs to join Derek. She has just finished tidying her colorful but dimly lit room, a personal space covered with latch-
- Expect more travelers for Labor Day weekend Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:50PMClick here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Twin Falls, Idaho - Even though our economy isn't in the best shape right now, more people are expected to hit the road and take to the skies for Labor Day than last year.
- My Life in Travel: James Lavelle, DJ and recording artist Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:24PMFirst holiday memory? Going to Greece with my parents. We used to go a lot, mainly because my father studied classics at Oxford and was interested in the old ruins. I also remember the long drives to France for house swaps, where we'd take the ferry and drive through the night.
- The Big Six: Tented camps in Australia Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:24PMBamurru Plains, Northern Territory: Watch grazing water buffalo and kookaburras while basking in the pool at this luxury camp. The nine safari tents offer comfortable seclusion from a savannah vantage point overlooking the Mary river flood plains and the abundant wildlife.
- Traveller's Guide: Uruguay Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:23PMUruguay: off the map? The first thing to say about Uruguay is that it's definitely not like many other Latin American countries – and that's a big positive. Uruguay is small by the standards of its big neighbours, about one-third larger than England.
- BOI and TRACON Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:16PMFriday, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch (R) and a group of reporters gathered at the new facility for a tour, and some talk of what’s to come for Boise’s airport. The cement control tower at the South end of the airport rises a staggering 295 feet into the air, casting a shadow like that of an Egyptian obelisk.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- LONDON TODAY: Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:08PMNarrow down your options: Below is a full list of everything that is happening in London tomorrow. Click on the links below to take you to the area you are most interested in.
- Surrender to Margie's sweets at Hingham Farmers Market! Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:19AMBill McClory is a familiar sight at both the Bathing Beach Farmers Market and the Wednesday Square Market, where he mans the “Margie’s Sweet Surrender” stand featuring gourmet popcorn and other sweet treats.
- MJ Fans Trickle into First Ever Fanvention Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:18AMThe four-day event coincides with the late singer's birthday. Birthday - Holidays - United States - Music - Arts and Entertainment
- The Knowledge: Bye bye barbecues Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:18AMIt's Friday – and our experts are here to tell you how to get the most out of your weekend. Jayne Dawson talks to them (27/08/2010 13:08:07)
- Blueprint for city Gaelic 'hub' close to completion Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:07AMPLANS for a Gaelic business and cultural centre in Inverness are advancing, with a formal planning application due to be submitted by the end of the year.
- What the Russian papers say Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:05AMQuads for paratroopers/ Fires hit Russian GDP/ Kremlin changes policy toward governors/ Albania could join South Stream project/ Dmitry Medvedev urges schools to increase focus on patriotic education
- Perfect square buttresses friendship of four Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:03AM"The four of us are a perfect square," Louise said at our monthly girls lunch. A quick calculation tallied 123 years of friendship were represented at our square wooden table.
- Time to register for Chabad school in Flanders Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:02AMMOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Chabad Hebrew School in Flanders is entering its sixth year and is accepting registrations.
- Summer Holiday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:01AMUse this Apptivity to help you write up a report of what you did in the summer holidays. This writing frame comes with word prompts and decorative clip art.
- Longer hours paying off? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:59AMCADILLAC - Simply Delightful hasn’t been open a year yet, so owner Sarah Munn obviously can’t compare this summer’s business to last summer’s. But keeping her doors open a couple of hours longer every day this summer has paid off, she said.
- Ford Spring into Summer Competition Winner To Refurbish His Ford Granada Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:59AMA Ford campaign offering free Visual Health Checks has resulted in one lucky owner winning a makeover for his car. As part of Ford's "Spring into Summer" campaign owners of Ford cars were invited to take their vehicles to a Ford dealer for a free Visual Health Check.
- Teaching kids to enjoy exercise Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:11PMWhy is it that some youngsters seem to take to exercise like a duck to water while others don't enjoy it one bit?
- âSmart workingâ innovates corporate culture Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:07PMGone are the days when hard work was rewarded and long hours guaranteed productivity. It is a message of the times to business executives as Koreaâs growth center has moved from smokestack industr .....