A tradition of a different colorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:17AMEaster customs include pysanky dye, Faberge and, of course, chocolate eggs! Mar 26, 2007 — Pysanky, a centuries-old process of dyeing eggs with sophisticated designs using wax, is growing in popularity in America, even though it originated in the Ukraine.
Sponsored By:Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:35AMLEGAL NOTICE The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) gives notice of receipt of the following permit application(s): Standard General and Standard ERP Permit Applications Donald R. Gant, 68 Youngs Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976, application #40-089-19722-33.
What's On: Mon's top picksSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:50AMMonday's top pick ETERNAL MAYA Colombian-born French artist Tikal Dumas, who is inspired by the Mayan civilisation of South America, uses ancient carvings to create abstract hieroglyphics. Where: Alliance Francaise, Societe Generale Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 27, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 7pm (Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free ...
Just the ticket... notSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:48AMI have two tickets to the England vs Slovenia game if anybody wants them. A few months ago, in a random act of spontaneous optimism, I decided to enter myself for the World Cup ticket lottery.
Paradise worth the price - Sun, 07 Mar 2010 PSTSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:21AMNab a room in a four-star hotel in Waikiki for well under $200 a night for six nights and get the seventh night free. Book a five-night air/hotel package through Pleasant Holidays to the islands in May or next fall, and the travel company will throw in a rental car.
Lloyds TSB Report How Millions Of Brits Head Abroad In 2010, Bucking The Staycation TrendSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:17AM35.6 million Brits are heading abroad for their main vacation this year, suggesting a shift from 2009’s ‘staycation’ trend. 1/3 of holidaymakers blamed the UK’s recent cold weather as their main reason for travelling abroad to sunnier climes. 1 in 3 Brits still plan to travel in the UK for shorter breaks -1/3 of Brits have already booked their main holiday for 2010, thought nearly 60 per cent ...
Job DetailsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:46PMDiscovery Times Square Exposition, New York's newest cultural institution is seeking experienced, friendly, customer service oriented people to fill positions in the box office. Located in the heart of Times Square, DTSX hosts large-scale, high-profile exhibitions.
Heloise 3/4/10Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMPUTTING ODOR ON THE RUNDear Heloise: Do you have a cure for odor in running shoes? — Pat, via e-mailDear Pat: Smelly shoes can be... well, stinky! Hot weather, perspiration, wearing them daily as well as not letting them air out all can contribute. You can deodorize and help neutralize odor by sprinkling 3 or 4 tablespoons of baking soda in each shoe. Let sit for several hours or overnight, and ...
Euro rises against the dollarWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:44AMThe euro rose 0.3 per cent to $1.3637 but was slightly lower against the pound at 90.60 pence. The currency fell to its lowest level against the dollar for ten months amid ongoing concerns about Greece's €300bn debt.
HolidayClick.co.uk Reports a High Rush of Online Cheap Holiday BookingsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:29AMHolidayClick www.holidayclick.co.uk, one of the leading retail travel specialists in the UK, reports a huge surge of booking on a variety of cheap holiday packages . Turkey, a destination that has always received the highest number of bookings and been the most popular among tourist who look for family or beach holidays, has once again emerged as the number...
Savvy travellerWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53AMMust Do Go snorkelling! You can easily find a package that includes snorkelling, equipment and boat transfer. For me, the one-day snorkelling trip to Tulai Island, Pasir Panjang, Tekek and Marine Park was most memorable as I got to see truly stunning corals and marine life.
Greece Adopts Extra Budget Cuts to Save ‘Country and Economy’Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:08AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced 4.8 billion euros ($6.6 billion) of additional deficit cuts as he tries to convince European allies and investors he can tame the region’s biggest budget gap.
The future tastes goodWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:01AM"You are about to make a new friend," "You are cautious in showing your true self to others," "Help, I'm trapped in a fortune cookie factory!"
Greece Adopts Additional $6.6 Billion in Deficit Cuts (Update1)Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:23AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou ’s government approved an additional 4.8 billion euros ($6.6 billion) of deficit cuts as he tries to convince European allies and investors that he can tame the region’s biggest budget gap.
Springing for HawaiiSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:01AMThree blizzards in two months were all the incentive that Northern Virginia-based Bryan Cordell needed to think about when booking a weeklong Hawaii vacation.
The leap daySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:29AMToday's Looking Back can be found here . I'm sure you've probably noticed by now, but there isn't a leap day tomorrow. It's just 28 days and done for February, and we move right on into March,...
Contract battles heat up in S.J.Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:17AMAcross South Jersey, several municipalities and public-worker unions are locked in high-stakes battles over new labor contracts.
Getting AwaySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:10AMPay a visit to Mickey Mouse with this special buy two get one free offer from Cathay Pacific that will allow you to jet off to Hong Kong Disney Land.
Bikers help homeless in forgotten timesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:39PMLAKEWOOD — February is often winter's forgotten time. Out of mind after the philanthropic seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is also cruelly cold for being so close to spring.
GETTING AWAYSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:20PMPay a visit to Mickey Mouse with this special buy two get one free offer from Cathay Pacific that will allow you to jet off to Hong Kong Disney Land. The package includes a round-trip ticket to Hong Kong, airport transfer, hotel accommodation, as well as entrance to Hong Kong Disney Land and meal vouchers. You can choose to fly from Bangkok via Cathay Pacific or depart from Phuket via Dragon Air ...
Facing $3.2 billion state budget shortage, Legislature weighs taxes, jobs, health care POLLSSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:08PMProperty taxes, government spending, health care, the environment and the economy will intermingle during a 2010 legislative session, the results of which could have a particularly significant effect on Southwest Florida. With the state facing a $3.2 billion budget gap, the elephant in the room again will be the budget.
Facing $3.2 billion state budget shortage, Legislature weighs taxes, jobs, health care POLLSSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:00PMTALLAHASSEE —Property taxes, government spending, health care, the environment and the economy will intermingle during a 2010 legislative session, the results of which could have a particularly significant effect on Southwest Florida.As lawmakers convene Tuesday to begin the scheduled 60-day session, a number of issues already have lined up for debate as committees of both chambers met ...
RTA kicks-off implementation of Universal Centers PlanSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:15AMDubai (United Arab Emirates): The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on the implementation of Universal Centers & Universal Employee plan as part of its strategic plan that aims at meeting customer requirements and offering top-class services through shifting its services to strategic locations and placing them at centers shared with other government ...
A to Z of the greatest journeys on EarthFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:19PMTravel through the alphabet – and to the furthest reaches of the planet – with our A to Z of amazing adventures. From Annapurna to the Zambezi, the world awaits...
A Night of Moonshine and MayhemFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:12PMOn Feb. 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to11:00 p.m., the Big Bear Chamber will hold a Night of Moonshine and Mayhem. Check out the LIVE AUCTION items before the event.,
Gaming N ewsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:59AMATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Resorts Casino Hotel announced that it will offer its card holders a chance to win Apple Macintosh Notebook computers and their share of thousands in free slot play in March.
Camping out in the coldFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:06AMAfter a long week at work, many people like to hunker down and hibernate in their homes for the weekend during the cold winter months. Even those who like nothing more than the great outdoors save their getting-away-from-it-all yearnings for the warm summer months.
Neckermann and ITS launch early salesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:59AMMajor German tour operators Neckermann Reisen and ITS have both launched winter 2010/11 winter sales much earlier than usual to take advantage of rising demand for dynamic package holidays.
Whistleblower plays both sides in 'The Informant'Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMThis week's video releases cover a lot of territory, with everything from a teen-vampire thriller to a family drama starring Robert DeNiro hitting rental store shelves.
Five German States Say Inflation Eased in February (Update3)Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:36AMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Inflation in five German states eased this month as Europe’s largest economy struggles to gather strength. Prices in Bavaria increased an annual 0.4 percent after rising 0.6 percent in January, the state’s statistics office in Munich said today.
UA bus drivers reject slight raise, ponder strikeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:45AMBy Adam Jones Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Bus drivers at the University of Alabama are still considering a strike after rejecting the latest offer from the firm hired to manage the campus bus system. “No decision has been made yet,” said Tia Brown, a Crimson Ride driver and union representative.
Off and On the Beaten Track in BanskoFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:51AMIt's not the mountain. It is not the snow. It's that in Bansko you can ski, stuff yourself with steaks, drink more beer than anyone ought to and pass out in a fairly nice hotel room - all for about EUR 70 a day. This is where the true appeal of Bansko, Bulgaria's biggest ski resort, lies.
Service members receive valentinesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:36AMStudents of St. John’s Lutheran School and Central Elementary joined together to create valentines for NYA service personnel that are now serving overseas.
Community CalendarThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:27AMSubmissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
UK broadband users in the dark over bandwidth capsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:18AMFair use policies unfair One in five web users have no idea what the download limit on their broadband package is, says Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
China’s Stocks Rise to One Month-High; Consumer Companies GainThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:26AMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stocks advanced, driving the benchmark index to its highest in a month, after the government said it will extend support for the country’s industries amid weak global demand.
China’s Stocks Rise to One Month-High; Consumer Companies GainThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:26AMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stocks advanced, driving the benchmark index to a one-month high, after the government said it will extend support for the country’s industries amid weak global demand.
Woman’s Coke collection began as holiday decorThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:14AMGot milk? Sarah Plemons likes it so well, if she were a celebrity, you’d have caught her in one of those ads, sporting a milk moustache. But when it comes to collecting trinkets, Coke is the real thing.
Spend time learning to spend lessTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:05AMTHE MORNING CALL (ALLENTOWN, PA.) With a lull between winter holidays and tax filing, now is the ideal time to take a spending hiatus. The idea is to dramatically reduce discretionary spending for four weeks. The value is not the money you save, but the lessons you learn about your spending habits.
20% of web users don't know broadband download limitTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:38AM85% think unlimited packages with fair use policies are unfair One in five web users have no idea what the download limit on their broadband package is, says Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
RETURNING KINDNESSTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:29AMLiving and fighting almost 7,000 miles from home in Afghanistan was not easy for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brad Jones and his fellow airmen in the 79th Air Maintenance Unit. It is especially difficult during Christmas.