Feb 15
SAGINAW — Rockwell Scherzer is poised for action this coming weekend,his catalogs on American, European and Anglo-American glass in hand as he headsSaturday for the Saginaw Art Museum’s Antique Roadshow-StyleAppraise-A-Thon. But as an appraiser and dealer at the Antique Warehouse, heknows the hidden treasures that make people feel faint are few and far between.Still, he …
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Jan 25
Robert Pattinson with Kristen Stewart Actor Robert Pattinson and girlfriend Kristen Stewart are to be turned into dolls for a new toy range based on their wedding in the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. According to femalefirst.co.uk, the couple will be feature in a new set of Twilight toys released by Barbie manufacturer …
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Jan 20
The Mountain lake region of Pennsylvania is home to some of the best antique shops in the area. Located minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack is the village of Hawley. This peaceful village is comprised of peaceful country inns & resorts, scenic by-ways, pristine rivers and creeks, historical sites, and a rich diversity of restaurants which make …
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Jan 18
Children of all ages and the young-at-heart are in for a treat this Sunday when the annual Teddy Bear and Doll Show returns to the Lafayette Hotel. Nearly 300 people are expected to attend the show featuring new and used dolls, bears and accessories, according to organizer Anna Vukovic, who is also director of volunteer …
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Jan 18
Carol Ann Kooperman, Blue Bell, Penn. :what better way to mark the new year than with something old? The new Year’s show at Birchwood Manor, conducted January 7–8, offered a select grouping of fine antiques and vintage items that ran the gamut from antique Chinese porcelain to turn-of-the-century American paintings to Midcentury designer jewelry. The …
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Jan 16
HIKING Saturdays Family Nature Hour. Powdermill Nature Reserve, Rector. Nature stories, outdoor exploration of trails. 1 p.m. Free. 724-593-6105, carnegiemnh.org/powdermill. Jan. 15 Soup of the Month Hike. Highland Park. Easy 3-4 mile hike, gourmet soup. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $16, $12 Venture Outdoors member, $8 children. 412-255-0564, ventureoutdoors.org. Jan. 19 Urban Fitness Hike. Mount Washington. Fast-paced, …
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Jan 09
Beneath our flat, here in Kabul, wedding guests crowded into a restaurant and celebrated throughout the night. Guests sounded joyful and the music, mostly disco, thumped loudly. when the regular call to prayer sounded out at 5:20 a.m., the sounds seemed to collide in an odd cacophony, making all music indistinguishable. I smiled, remembering the …
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Dec 31
Friday, December 23, 2011 To say Janie Surman, owner of Change About Beauty Salon in Austintown, has Christmas spirit is an understatement. Customers can’t help but notice a large collection of Santa Claus figurines and stuffed dolls and a Christmas tree with a Santa topper. Surman’s passion for old St. Nick and her holiday cheer …
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Dec 29
“I think it’s a good idea because there are so many lonely people,” said Joann King, a resident of Holladay Healthcare Center. “It would be great for them.” The association, which represents long-term care facilities statewide, is looking for volunteers across the state. The “Adopt a Senior” program would link volunteers to residents to build …
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Dec 21
Today’s group discussion is a two-parter, beginning with: can a small-town guy from Saskatchewan singlehandedly smarten up Toronto, and if so, why bother? First of all, know that we are dealing with a bit of an east-west two-timer in proud Torontonian Christopher Rouleau, originally from Swift Current, or possibly Cristopher “Swift” Current from Rouleau. Let’s …
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