Napkins News
- Business and Professional Etiquette Class Hosted by DSLCC Rockbridge Center Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:11PMAn afternoon seminar, “Business and Professional Etiquette”, will be hosted by etiquette professional Dianne Garcia on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Rockbridge Regional Center in Buena Vista.
- Shoppers stock up on Hurricane Earl supplies Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:38PMBottled water, loaves of bread and batteries flew off the shelves at Food Lion Wednesday night as shoppers stocked up in case Hurricane Earl decides to make an appearance in Hampton Roads.
- Bonfire Launches 2010-2011 Web Site Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:06PMBonfire Snowboarding launched its new video and photo driven website this morning. Go scope it!
- Stand by. The HCP tackles RP City Center and future scenarios Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:12PM“I ‘member when I was a little 10-year-old runny-nosed kid we had a coach who’d cry out as we were...
- The 2010 season could be special for UF even without Tebow Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe post-Tebow era at the University of Florida is upon us, which means two things: One, junior QB Johnny Brantley obviously has some big shoes to fill. Two, fans of opposing teams believe he won't be able to do it and that 2010 will be the beginning of the demise of Florida football.
- Opening day of oyster season -- may it never fall into history Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:51PMOn one glorious day each year, the world is our oyster here in the Lowcountry.
- Seattle's Best Coffee Hits 30,000 Venues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMSeattle’s Best Coffee reached its distribution goal this week. The Starbucks-owned premium brand is now available at 30,000 venues nationwide, including Subway Restaurants, AMC Theatres, Alaska Airlines and Royal Caribbean cruises.
- Gossip Girl says bonjour to Paris Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:29PMGossip Girl begins its new season in France.
- The Boring Bag! Your Temporary Fun Bag Replacement [Boring Bag] Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:07PM# boringbag While the Funbag is away, we still play, albeit dully. Time for The Boring Bag! More »
- Where grass grew, a veggie garden grows in Edmonds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:12AMEDMONDS -- The first garden took shape last year with the help of two neighbors and two women from Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church. Carlo Voli tore out the lawn from the front yard of his suburban ranch-style home and planted a vegetable garden to share with his neighbors.
- Back to school means falling into volunteering Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:58AMSeveral organizations are in need of volunteers this month. Read on to find a place to share your talents: -Go green at paper shredding, recycling event: The Division of Solid Waste Services, Department of Environmental Protection, is looking for volunteers to help at a paper-shredding and recycling event from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 at Montgomery College, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.
- Recycling food waste is no big deal Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:14AMThis not-so-greenie has a confession: I haven't yet put a single food scrap in my yard waste bin. It's been nearly a year since Rubatino Refuse Removal , the garbage company serving Everett and parts of Mukilteo, let customers know it would accept food waste along with grass clippings and raked-up leaves.
- Carol Saunders: Enthusiastic crowd attends Cancer Alliance event at mall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:05PMAt least 350 people turned out to the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Aug. 27 for the “Pre-Gala Event” for Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope.
- Curry Boyzz Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:17PMDINE If no good deed goes unpunished, then it must follow, by some inexorable law, that no rule goes unbroken — not even my cherished guidance that oft-flipped restaurant spaces in this city tend to end up as Japanese places.
- Pissing Match Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:15PMA Broad Street bully battles local business owners in Francisville. Broad Street doesn’t really start hoppin’ until around 10 p.m. on a Friday night. Hip-hop bumps from polished low riders parked in the lot at the BP gas station, while across the street employees carry enormous... [This is a summary. To read the full article on PhiladelphiaWeekly.com, click the headline above.]
- Keeping etiquette in mind: Teach manners early on Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:42AMDayton Keyman fine-tuned her etiquette chops when she competed in the Junior Miss Canton contest this year. "Using manners shows good character," says Keyman, 11. Treating people with kindness and respect is part of everyday etiquette, says Dayton's mom, Daneen Gannon. It's important for her three daughters to learn the rules, she says.
- Win a luxury PIG’nic hamper Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:04AMCompetition - The traditional pork pie topped a recent survey as the food British people feel a picnic is not a picnic without. That is why Love Pork is leading the campaign to rename picnics to PIG’nics!
- Arlington center is in need of donations, supplies Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:43AMArlington center is in need of donations, supplies
- 'Project Runway' talent is in the drama Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:09PMThe Lifetime channel staple hosted by executive producer Heidi Klum, has always been about talent -- mostly weepy, so-flamingly-gay-it-makes-Elton-John-look-butch talent, but talent nonetheless.
- True Food Kitchen beautifully displays, prepares Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:07PMAt True Food Kitchen's bar, you can order a glass of organic wine or a creative cocktail, but you'll see more broccoli, red peppers and apples displayed than bottles of booze. The Hangover RX, for instance, is freshly blended from coconut water,...
- Seen At 11: New Treatment For Excessive Sweating Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:32PMHyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating, a condition that can cause both physical and emotional discomfort. Now, though, a new ultrasound treatment can help stop the sweat.
- Eugene Celebration Impacts Community, Local Businesses Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:10PMIt may be earlier than usual, but the Eugene Celebration has officially kicked off and nearby businesses say they are already seeing the impact. read more
- Bike-powered Produce, Public Housing and Affordable Sanitary Napkins Named as Curry Stone Prize Finalists Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:47PMThis week at the Venice Biennale, three finalists were named for the Curry Stone Design Prize , a no-strings $100,000 grant honoring a visionary design initiative. The three nominees are Maya Pedal , a nonprofit organization that builds "Bicimaquinas," bicycle-powered agricultural machines in Guatemala; ELEMENTAL , a system of inner city public housing in Chile that allows residents to easily ...
- Sweet Treat Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:53PMIn the past week temperatures climbed to highs we don't often hit around these parts, and North and West Vancouverites were seeking surefire ways to cool off.
- Go all out and organize a party on the porch Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:58PMYou've gone through all the trouble of making your front porch look good. You've picked out furniture and labored over the plants and landscape.
- Not your daddy’s tailgate party Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:39PMTailgating season is here. Eating with buddies in a grass parking lot waiting for the big game is an experience all Americans can relate to and love! A friend told me about a tailgating party she and her family threw at a Jaguars game where they served omelets to order.
- Provincial money will help create 26 new jobs at Metro Paper Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:43AMMetro Paper Industries, open since March, remains half empty. But that will soon change thanks to a $475,000 grant the company received this week from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund.[...]
- Domestic abuse shelter Golden House is in bind for food, supplies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:13AMA steady influx this summer of women and children at Golden House domestic violence shelter has created additional need for food, paper products and cleaning supplies.
- Executive Snapshot: Gina Seebachan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:52AMProfession/business: Founder and owner of the Be with Me Playseum in Bethesda. "Once I became a full-time, stay-at-home mom [about four years ago], I realized there were few places where I, as a mom, could go in the D.C. area with my child and leave feeling good about my parenting. ...
- Vacaville students take a crack at science Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:30AMWith a thud, carefully wrapped boxes landed on the blacktop one by one at Hemlock Elementary School in Vacaville on Thursday -- all in the name of science.
- A day in the life of Tigné Seafront resident Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:43AMThe state Sliema is the subject of several complaints, ranging from vendors on the seafront to unsightly signs, advertising the food that is being served in restaurants.
- Washington Marriott at Metro Center Receives Environmentally Conscious Award for Green Practices Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, DC, receives an environmentally conscious award for “Outstanding Achievement by a Hotel” for green hotel practices.
- Undercover detective says man tried to hire him to kill Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:16AMAn undercover detective with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’sDepartment testified Thursday that he agreed to commit a contractkilling while meeting with the man requesting his services over ahamburger at the In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Oxnard.
- The Real Housewives Of DC: Drama Follows A Trip To Michaele’s Winery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:22PMOn an all new episode of The Real Housewives of DC on Bravo, a shocking story is revealed about something Michaele has done, and the Housewives are starting to realize that some people aren’t who they seem to be! Keep reading to find out what she did! On this episode of The Real Housewives of DC [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Real Housewives Of DC: Drama Follows A Trip To Michaele’s ...
- Urbanite Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:49PMIt’s super-hard to picture, but it seems Jennifer “Jenny From the Block” Lopez and Marc "tell me baby girl, cause I need to know" Anthony might be turning into stereotypical suburbanites.
- OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Aug. 26, 2010 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:53PMWhat do we like this week? Great speaker, a catchy tune, locally-grown salad, environmentally friendly dishwasher detergent and a new offering for wing lovers are just some of our favorite things.
- Restaurant Review: Speckled Hen's success is still a bit spotty Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:18PMI have mixed emotions about the Speckled Hen Tavern & Grille, a new Gastropub on Philips Highway. On the one hand, I'd like to shout from the rooftops that yes, this is how you can take a generic sports bar and turn it into something special. On the other hand, I want to whisper in the owner's ear: Pull back a little. Make sure service is perfect. Focus on five great entrees before you add ...
- Big Al's Burgers and Dogs serves up satisfying fare Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:29PMLike the burger chain In-N-Out, the newly opened Big Al's Burgers and Dogs has an officially advertised menu as well as a secret menu.
- Why Michael Eisner Fits At Tribune Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33AMMany in Hollywood seemed puzzled yesterday by reports that the former Disney chief might run a newspaper company. Peter Lauria has four reasons why Michael Eisner seems open to it.
- Film review: Salt Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:05AMDirected by Phillip Noyce. Starring Angelina Jolie, Live Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski. ANGELINA Jolie is the world’s last blockbuster movie star.
- Nebraskans try to beat the heat at Cody Park Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMThe North Platte Telegraph How hot is it? It is so hot two trees were fighting over a dog. That's how hot it is. For those willing to forsake air conditioning for fresh air, North Platte's Cody Park is a popular destination.
- Flat Rock Playhouse revises fall and winter schedule Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:32AMPublished: Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:09 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:09 a.m.
- Asheville area's culinary calendar Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:26AMPlease submit listings 14 days in advance. E-mail cmotsinger@CITIZEN-TIMES.com. Restaurant specials are ineligible. Call 232-5845.
- Welcome fall with new colors, accents Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:39AMDon’t be fooled by all the attention paid to “spring cleaning,” says interior decorator and professional organizer Kathryn Bechen.
- Easy crafts update your fall wardrobe and home fashions Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:14AM(ARA) - As fall arrives, our world changes to a place decorated with vibrant colors and filled with the tastes and abundance of the harvest. And as the season changes, it's only natural that we crave some changes of our own.
- Parents, teachers spend to get ready for school Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:03AMTeddi Larson had two back-to-school shopping lists to tackle Sunday while shopping at Target in Grand Junction. The 16-year-old needed two backpacks and a stack of supplies for each class she’ll have in the mornings at Quest Academy in Clifton and for afternoon Advanced Placement classes she’s taking at Fruita Monument High School. Her mother, Malli Larson, said the shopping trip could cost more ...
- American Apparel faces bankruptcy as store chain unravels Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:43PMDov Charney's fashion empire, American Apparel, appears to be on its last legs, amid growing rumours that its founder could soon be wearing his eclectic wardrobe in a court of law. Related Stories Recovery to slow as firms less optimistic Building firm opens new £2m headquarters and showroom Interest rates may soar to 8%, warns top economist Floating maritime museum moves a step closer to ...
- American Apparel faces bankruptcy as store chain unravels Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:06PMDov Charney's fashion empire, American Apparel, appears to be on its last legs, amid growing rumours that its founder could soon be wearing his eclectic wardrobe in a court of law. Related Stories Record number of companies to report on 'Super Thursday' West jittery as Iran completes its first nuclear reactor High streets blighted by empty Woolworths stores SABMiller mulls £7bn bid for Foster's ...
- Week of 8-20-10 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:54PMSATURDAY SWIM Saturday, August 21 Saturday, August 28 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission: $2 per person Natatorium Swimming Pool, 821 4th Street, Taft Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult during Open Swim sessions
- Bible pieces join museum Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:51AMPrinting is one of Don Hill’s biggest passions, which is evident by the care he takes of the Conner Museum located at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. And that passion recently led one man to donate rare and historical artifacts to the...