Treasure hunter eager for Planned Parenthood sale

Jean Sarlson, chair of Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio’s Celebrate! fundraiser, is known for her chutzpah, poise, vitality, and old-fashioned elbow grease.

Photojournalist's hobby becomes a book of political quotes

Thirty-five years ago, Agra photojournalist Satya Narain Goyal began asking prominent people to pen their remarks 'on the condition of India'. What started as a hobby is today a compilation of over 500 comments which includes notes by the likes of Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Creative crafts on display at Germantown Festival

Three years ago, Kerrye Allen spied a hanging swingbed in an antiques store and wanted one. Rather than buy it, her husband, Terry Allen, surprised her and made one for her as a Christmas present.

The Fumbler: New hobby no distraction

It was milestone week for The Fumbler -- he finally caved and joined a fantasy football league. For years he resisted. He was sure it was something dirty. But that was before The Fumbler's cousin, The Dribbler, explained the rules of fantasy football and told The Fumbler his prognosticating skills could help him win. Now, The Fumbler is more excited than ever for football season.

Byomkesh was a tribute to Uttam, Satyajit: Abir Chatterjee

He is the new Byomkesh Bakshi of Tollywood. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with actor Abir Chatterjee, as he spoke on playing the sleuth, his films, hobbies and shopping, in an informal chat in Kolkata.

Northeast India to be theme of Chandigarh's crafts fair

Northeast India will be the theme of the second Chandigarh National Crafts Mela (fair) to be held at the Kalagram complex here from Oct 26 to Nov 4.

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Opera Is My Hobby

Learn more ... Sep. 10,2010 07:00:PM - 08:00:PM Opera Is My Hobby Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold , the first opera in the famous Ring Cycle, is featured this week on Opera Is My Hobby . The great Wagnerian baritone Friederich Schorr and others will sing excerpts from the opera, especially the famous finale.

Getting to know DeAndre Sellers...

* Nickname: Dra. * Hobbies: Bowling, hanging out with friends, spending quality time with my family and hanging out with my cousin, Rondarrius Dowles. I love to go to church. I like to play football with my friends away from school. I’m very competitive at anything I do.

Geocachers on one big treasure hunt

PAUL MORDEN The Observer Is geocaching a hobby, or an obsession? A bit of both may be the right answer, depending on the geocacher of course. Sarnia-Lambton residents can discover what the hobby is all about at a pair of upcoming special events.[...]

Petting zoo plan for town’s iconic tower

PLANS have been submitted to open a petting zoo in one of Clacton’s iconic Martello towers.

Apple TV: What You Need to Know

Apple executives have frequently called the Apple TV a “hobby”—as much an acknowledgment of customers’ lackluster reaction to the set-top box as it is the amount... Apple - appletv - Set-top box - Macintosh - Apple II

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts Helps Boys & Girls Club Members Dream Big With Month-Long Fundraising Initiative

Over the next couple of months, youth across the country will be encouraged to "Dream Big" and to creatively share their dreams. Â Throughout September and October, all 135 A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts stores will continue their focus on local communities with the Fall "Crafting A Better Worldâ¢" program in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

BMW to Provide ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan for Diners at Keller's French Laundry

The automaker, based in Munich, whose research shows the No. 1 hobby of its customers is fine dining, today announced a partnership with the owner of the French Laundry and Per Se restaurants as part of an effort to market to customers with gourmet tastes.

DeSoto Bend Chapter of Ducks Unlimited prepares for annual banquet

It’s hard to believe fall weather is around the corner and signs of fall are already showing with the migration of waterfowl and other migratory birds. Local DeSoto Bend Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is also starting to get busy in an attempt to increase its numbers through volunteers, members and sponsors/underwriters.

CAC fine arts and crafts set

The Community Arts Center has been busy this summer – among other events, its planning the Eighth Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 near Media.

RARE BLACKSMITH LEDGERS AND HAND WRITTEN WW1 LETTER FROM GALLIPOLI TO BE AUCTIONED ON SUNDAY AT WOODMANSEY NEAR BEVERLEY

THE Haltemprice Auctions sale to be held at Woodmansey Village Hall on Sunday, September 12 includes two fascinating Wolds Blacksmith's Day Books covering the period from 1904 to 1914 and 1937 to 1948. (09/09/2010 10:28:00)

Arts & Crafts a hit

Susan BarrKern Valley Sun Warm weather and the pleasant shade of Kernville’s Circle Park made for an enjoyable experience for visitors to last weekend’s 46th Annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival.

What Is the Stuff That White People Like, Really? [Race Relations]

# racerelations Dating site OkCupid analyzed the profiles of 526,000 users to discover the "interests, hobbies, tastes, and self-descriptions specially important to each racial group." So, what do white people like? Tom Clancy , Van Halen , golfing, and the Red Sox. Duh . More »

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Woman has newfound talent

WINFIELD - Jill Connolly swears she didnt have any hobbies before she tried one - and became so good at it she has turned it into a little business.Connolly wasnt really looking for either when she happened upon some photos a high school friend posted ...

Crafts, sales

RUMMAGE SALE -- Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Simpson United Methodist Church, 2113 Sassafras St. -- parking on back of church.

Arts and crafts added to Volksfest

WAUPUN - This weekend's 17th annual Volksfest has an added attraction; an arts and crafts show.

Arts and Crafts Fair ‘takes a city’

The third Saturday in September means Arts and Crafts Fair in Hillsboro, as it has for the past 41 years. Carol Breese has been involved since the beginning, when the fair was created to feature local artists’ work.

Canadian Motorsports Expo 2011 date set

CANADA'S ONLY DEDICATED MOTORSPORTS SHOW IS FIVE-YEARS-OLD AND GROWING!

Hobby Lobby Marks 40 Years of Helping Families Celebrate Life

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby is celebrating 40 years of business. What started in a garage in Oklahoma City 40 years ago has expanded into more than 450 stores nationwide.

HCC Professional Crafts students awarded at International Woodworking Fair

Two Haywood Community College Professional Crafts—Wood students brought home awards recently from the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Joshua Janis and Melissa Engler took high honors in the biennial Design Emphasis student competition.

Hobby had rain record, but storms are backing off

More heavy rain is forecast for today as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine remain in the region.

Hobby of 'grooming' graves turns into part-time work

On her days off, Carol Serie heads to the cemetery. Armed with jugs of water, cleaning solution, popsicle sticks, toothbrushes, a camera and a pillow to kneel on, she starts the tedious job of removing the grit and grime that collects on headstones over time. "Nothing is more gratifying. It makes you feel good when you do it," Serie, 58, said of her hobby and part-time job. "I can't wait to see ...

TharpeRobbins Launches New Omni Mall Program Based on Generational Research

Triad - Just as no two individuals are alike, the same can be said for employee rewards. A reward that may mean the world to one employee may be totally unappreciated by another. TharpeRobbins found a solution with its new Omni Mall program.