Christmas Tunes In Schools? Ballot Measure Proposed Nov 4, 2009
Christmas Tunes In Schools ... Christmas Tunes In Schools ... -- Backers may start collecting signatures for a ballot measure that would require public schools to offer a chance for students to listen to Christmas music, the state says. (KCRA 3, CA)
Generations draw together through family-published cookbooks Nov 4, 2009
"Some of the traditional Polish foods were only prepared and eaten at Christmas or Easter and they were truly comfort foods," Broom says. The cookbook preserves in print these old traditional recipes that had been handed down verbally from mother to daughter through the years, such as Christmas Eve Hubi Soup and Paska (Easter bread). (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Jim Carrey Gives Scrooge New Life Nov 4, 2009
Director Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey Bring the Beloved Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" to the 21st Century ... Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, from "Disney's A Christmas Carol." The film opens everywhere Nov. 6th ... Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have dreamed. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Grisham's Short Story Collection in Demand Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2009. "A Time to Kill" Author Releases Collection of Short Stories Based on His Years as a Lawyer; Sparks Publishing Price War. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Sony Ericsson Announces Android Phone Nov 4, 2009
"I think some consumers will think about waiting until the first quarter to get their hands on the X10 rather than get a Satio for Christmas," said Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi. "It was a difficult call to make trying not to negatively impact products like the Satio ... while at the same time announce something that will persuade consumers not to go to another brand," Milanesi said. (Datamation)
A tale of wives and elk calls Nov 4, 2009
" Hmmmm. Tough decision. I like beans and weenies a lot. I wondered how long I could survive on a total diet of them.I relented, as I always have in the past, and put the elk call du jour back in my pocket.After all, the situation wasn't anything new to our long-standing marriage. I've been through this many times before.Over the years, I've spent brief periods of time testing and trying to perfect many different game calls in my house.There were bull elk bugles, cow and calf elk calls, duck... (Montana Standard, MT)
Gas Prices Chugging Higher As Holidays Near Nov 4, 2009
"I might give lower-income gifts because of the gas prices" this Christmas, Contreras said. Gas prices are rising even as Americans drive much less than they did before the recession hit, and as the country sits on massive petroleum supplies. (Click2Houston, TX)
Phoenix Theatres Announces the Grand Opening of Eastgate 10 Theatre Nov 4, 2009
The official grand opening on November 6 will feature a Digital 3D Presentation of Disney's A Christmas Carol. "The quality and image of digital cinema and Digital 3D is phenomenal. Combine that with the terrific special effects, retelling of the Dickens' Classic and amazing cast led by Jim Carrey and A Christmas Carol is the perfect movie to start the holiday season and welcome the theatre back to Mayfield Heights," explained Zacheretti ... - The first 100 guests to purchase tickets at the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Recession heightens demand for social services Nov 4, 2009
These include the Cody Cupboard, which distributed emergency food supplies as well as preparing Christmas boxes for people referred by DFS. ... Holiday Helpers provides free Christmas gifts - often basic necessities such as toothpaste and shampoo, but also toys for children ... Last year we gave away 265 Christmas boxes - I expect it will be 300 this year, Sims said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Fat One brings early Christmas to Spanish lottery winners Nov 4, 2009
Christmas came early for thousands of Spaniards today as the country's festive lottery the world's largest paid out a total of more than 2 billion (1. 34 billion), the equivalent of 50 (34) for every member of the population. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Barry Manilow Happy Holiday! Nov 4, 2009
This DVD provides the opportunity to join Barry and his special guests - Jose Feliciano and Cyndi Lauper - as he takes telephone requests from home viewers for their favorite Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "It's Just Another New Year's Eve," and more ... In addition, Manilow recently released his Christmas album "In The Swing Of Christmas," which is actually the third album of holiday songs recorded by Manilow during his career ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Executives are off and racing Nov 4, 2009
"We're still expecting a tough half-year after Christmas.". Then his phone beeped, and the interest rate news arrived. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Actor Carrey switches on lights Nov 4, 2009
London's Oxford Street and Regent Street Christmas lights have been switched on at precisely the same time. Actor Jim Carrey flicked the switch on the Oxford Street lights, themed around the work of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at 1815 GMT. ... Revellers secured the world record for the most people singing a Christmas carol, led by Andrea Bocelli and the St Paul's Cathedral Choir live on big screens in Oxford Circus. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Arts, attractions ticket deal designed to save families money Nov 4, 2009
A Christmas Carol' is included in the new Art a la Carte package ... Holiday standards such as the Alliance s A Christmas Carol and Atlanta Ballet s Nutcracker are included in the offerings, though the latter is limited to five dates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 4, 2009
Mwarren18: Ed, is it like christmas for you every Tuesday at 1:29 or is it like getting ready to go into the dentist office. Ed Bouchette: It's like paying for the Christmas bills. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Chamber sponsoring ‘Shop Murray' campaign Nov 4, 2009
The Murray-Calloway Coun-ty Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Shop Murray 1st campaign this year and are offering local Christmas shoppers a unique, quality designer shopping bag to help out - for only 1. Chamber officials are sponsoring the program to convince shoppers to stay in Murray to do their holiday gift buying and the first 200 persons that want to carry the specially-designed bag are welcome to do so through printing out a coupon on the chamber's Web site, according to Lisa Farris... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
White House Pledges to Cut Deficit Nov 4, 2009
And I guess I'll go on the diet too, after Christmas 2040 ... "New Moon," "Sherlock Holmes," "A Christmas Carol" and More Movies to Enjoy this Holiday Season. (CBS News)
Grant money to be used to fund part of water main replacement in Charleston Nov 4, 2009
n Awarding 1,500 in tourism fund money each to the Nov. 12-14 Embarras Valley Film Festival and the Dec. 5 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston festival, as well as 500 to WEIU s 40-year birthday celebration for Sesame Street on Sunday at Kiwanis Park. Contact Rob Stroud at or 238-6861. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FAQ: Should I Buy an Extended Warranty? Nov 4, 2009
FAQ: Should I Buy an Extended Warranty. FAQ: Should I Buy an Extended Warranty. (CBS News)
Airlines Ratchet Up Holiday Surcharges ... Again Nov 4, 2009
The surcharges apply to a large number of flights within the U.S. on more than a dozen peak days around holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's ... " The airlines' busiest days tend to fall right before or after a major holiday Thanksgiving and Christmas themselves are often slow travel days. As examples of the new $20 one-way surcharge it's usually folded into the price of a ticket you buy online Parsons cited several itineraries for Dec. 27, the Saturday after Christmas. On... (Fox News)
The One Thing Nov 4, 2009
Most likely after Christmas, you'll start seeing the effects of what they are doing to the economy. We will survive and we will thrive, because Americans are not the people that do this. (Fox News)
Scrooge Rings in Holiday Movie Season Nov 4, 2009
"A Christmas Carol" Paves Way for a Season Full of Vampire Love, End-Of-World Stories, Epic Science and Revival of Sherlock ... "Disney's A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey, opening this weekend, starts up the highly-anticipated holiday movie season ... "New Moon," "Sherlock Holmes," "A Christmas Carol" and more movies to enjoy this holiday season. (CBS News)
Entries sought for Vets Day parade Nov 4, 2009
The Christmas parade will step off at 1 p.m. Nov. 28, a Saturday, along the traditional route. Burgett said the theme for that parade is Christmas Stories and Legends. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bush Throws 1st Pitch at Japan Series Nov 4, 2009
W. Opens Game 3 of Japan's Version of Baseball World Series. Former President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the start of Game 3 of the Japan Series baseball between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (CBS News)
Madoff Accountant Pleads Guilty to Fraud Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2009. But David Friehling Says He Was Never Aware of Madoff's Massive Ponzi Scheme. (CBS News)
R.G. Barry doubles quarterly profit Nov 4, 2009
Since the profitability of our year is primarily dependent on how well our products sell through at retail during the Christmas selling season, we find today s encouraging results to be an early indication of the upcoming holiday season s potential for our business, he said. CEO Greg Tunney told investors that while the company had been expecting largely flat sales this fiscal year, early signs point to modest top-line growth. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Tips on throwing an office party Nov 4, 2009
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just ahead, the annual planning for company holiday parties is about to begin. These events have the potential to produce a hangover in more ways than one. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Not So Fast: Reid Signals Delay in Health Reform Nov 4, 2009
"There is no reason why we can't have a transparent and thorough debate in the Senate and still send a bill to the President by Christmas.". No reason, that is, except for the fact that it is already November. (Time.com)
Expansion of Connell prison brings $620,000 public art project Nov 4, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:03 PM:" As Connell has it's state funded art, the same logic would enable funding the art at the capital facilities that artfully depict the "Manger", Christmas Trees, & other seasonal ARTifacts. ". crowsfeet wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:35 PM:" Since Cowlitz county is having a hard time keeping it's head above water could we get a large bronze 'snorkle' constructed in the appropriate place? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Analysis: Health Care Delay Would Frustrate Obama Nov 4, 2009
Democrats are unlikely to be caught off guard again if the legislative battle goes past the Christmas-New Year's break ... "We want to get health insurance reform done this year, and we have unprecedented momentum to achieve that. There is no reason why we can't have a transparent and thorough debate in the Senate and still send a bill to the president by Christmas." ... "The House plans to vote on the health reform bill within days, and as Sen. Reid said today, he shares the White House's... (CBS News -- Opinion)
How Stressed Are Kids? More Than We Think Nov 4, 2009
How Stressed Are Kids. Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (W-USA News, DC)
Tell us about your holiday display Nov 4, 2009
Unpack the inflatable Christmas carousel ... Send your name, phone number, address and a brief description of the display to: Christmas Lights, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or e-mail it to with "Lights" in the subject line; or fax to 525-8055. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Board of Education discusses upcoming improvement projects Nov 4, 2009
It is expected that the work will be done over the Christmas holiday. The exterior painting at the Holladay School is coming along nicely and the survey and deed preparation is underway for the purchase of the Haynes property that is adjacent to Holladay School. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Modern Woodmen honor hometown hero Nov 4, 2009
She had a Christmas tree that was different from everybody else because she had actual burning candles instead of tree lights. When you stopped by the house you could always smell fresh baked cookies and bread and Heidi was always willing to share. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Copperopolis Business Association gears up for holiday season Nov 4, 2009
On Saturday, Dec. 5, a Christmas tree lighting and parade will be held in historic Copperopolis. For more information contact Becky or James Winters at 785-9874 or. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Shop Tours of Locomotive Restoration Nov 4, 2009
Operated by California State Parks with assistance from the nonprofit CSRM Foundation, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, California, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (April through October) and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (November through March) except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year s Day. Known as The Movie Railroad, Railtown 1897, its historic locomotives and cars have starred in hundreds of film and TV productions and is home to one of America s last intact and... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mountain Ranch Community Club plans Christmas event Nov 4, 2009
Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT The Mountain Ranch Community Club will host the 24th annual Christmas in the Country craft faire, bake sale and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall, 8049 Washington St. Parking will be available in the field across the street and participants are asked to not park at the post office ... The Christmas elves will sell prize-drawing tickets for the items that all the crafters have donated. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Remembering Wally Nov 4, 2009
I m saddened I won t see him tooling around town in his aqua car, or sitting on the left side of St. Joe s Church, or slipping me some green to buy a Christmas present on his behalf for a child in need. Wally was a big man, with a big heart. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Lions, radio station team up for winter clothing effort Nov 4, 2009
Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT A Christmas to Remember started more than 20 years ago with a small monetary donation from an area citizen the idea was to purchase new winter clothing for needy children ... Today, the Christmas to Remember Foundation, along with Hometown Radio and underwriters Jackson Lions Club and Western Calaveras Lions, continue the work that started so long ago ... Christmas to Remember is strictly a money-raising effort. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Penang Esplanade picked as venue for National Cub Prix final round Nov 4, 2009
Therefore, the final round has to be moved to the third week of December, the week before Christmas ... Furthermore, it is the school holidays and just around the corner for Christmas and New Year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Waikiki hotel could face closure Nov 4, 2009
"My mum used to stay here, and I'd come with her at Christmas. The staff has got to be the best staff." ... "My mum used to stay here, and I'd come with her at Christmas. The staff has got to be the best staff.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Police: N.C. developer kills family, self Nov 4, 2009
Just wonderful people'Connor Maxwell performed in a dance troupe and sang in the big Christmas celebration at the familys church, which has about 1,800 members, Cook said. She was a senior and a cheerleader at Village Christian Academy in Fayetteville, where her brother was in the 9th grade and their father coached junior varsity basketball. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Test Your Knowledge of 1990 Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2009. "The Early Show" 's "Time Machine" Series Highlights Pop Culture of the Time. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Humbug! Christmas Carol has no spirit Nov 4, 2009
A Christmas Carol has no spirit - At the movies- msnbc ... A Christmas Carol has no spirit ... Jim Carrey stars in this updated 3-D version of Charles Dickens story of a man who looks into his past, present and future one Christmas Eve. (MSNBC -- News)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 4, 2009
More than two years after the last blackouts hit California, Davis noted in a press release that the state had survived a hot summer with heavy electricity demand this year, and "the lights didn't even flicker. I'm pleased to declare California's energy emergency over.'' Those involved in continuing energy issues had mostly tongue-in-cheek responses to the news. "I guess I'll turn my Christmas lights on this year,'' said Jan Smutny- Jones, executive director of the Independent Energy Producers.... (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Carrey, computers bring new life to Scrooge Nov 4, 2009
Performance-capture technology turns Christmas Carol into flight of fancy. Jim Carrey who does Scrooge at every age, from boy to young man to old skinflint also plays the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, each spirit spectral and creepy in a way that past adaptations rarely managed ... Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have... (MSNBC -- News)
Sisterly assistance Nov 4, 2009
For Dec. 16, we need your favorite Christmas cookie recipes. She will give her recipe for iced sugar cookies that day. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More of this story Nov 4, 2009
Gibson said following the General Membership Meeting in November where next year s officers will be elected, and the Year-End Trophy Awards Dinner Party, NYC will host the annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on Dec. 13 ... For more information on the Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, call Bill Georgi, event chairman, at 639-0587 or 332-0057. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Veterans Day parade will be held Saturday Nov 4, 2009
Northside Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas pageant, Silver Bells, Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 16. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Victoria College 'birthday party' is Wednesday Nov 4, 2009
Travis Middle School Garden Club will be selling its Christmas poinsettias in red, pink or white for $12. 50 for a six-inch pot. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Police say North Carolina real estate developer shot and killed wife, 2 teen children and self Nov 4, 2009
Connor Maxwell performed in a dance troupe and sang in the big Christmas celebration at the family's church, which has about 1,800 members, Cook said. She was a senior and a cheerleader at Village Christian Academy in Fayetteville, where her brother was in the 9th grade and their father coached junior varsity basketball. (FOX61, CT)
Ministry Delivers Help to Needy, Joy to Founder Nov 4, 2009
"It did me good to see the joy it brought. They were just overjoyed in absolute glee that their father remembered them on Christmas.". Angel Tree coordinator Carolyn Right-Saunders says the program also touches other parents and guardians, who often struggle financially to make the holidays special. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Retailers: Mixed outlook for holidays Nov 4, 2009
3-million-square-foot mall will see Christmas holiday season sales increase 1 percent to 2 percent over last year, despite rising unemployment in the area ... If sales are poor as Christmas approaches, retailers may panic and slash prices to clear out inventory, further eroding their profit margins, Sykes said ... Macy s and Boscov s will again stay open until midnight nearly every day in the last week or so before Christmas Eve. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Survey: More shoppers saving for Christmas Nov 4, 2009
A new survey shows that more holiday shoppers plan to be wiser about how they manage their finances at Christmas ... And 56 percent said they either have been saving diligently or putting away a little money here and there for Christmas throughout the year. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Five of the Best Christmas Movies E... Nov 4, 2009
Five of the Best Christmas Movies Ever Made. Five of the Best Christmas Movies Ever Made ... Almost everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. (Suite101.com)
Buying into a Christmas without presents Nov 4, 2009
I embrace almost all of Christmas ... Join me - and others who are signing on in times of tight budgets - in the wonderful simplicity of a Christmas without presents ... My family stopped exchanging Christmas presents when I was a teenager and my single mother was out of work. (AZCentral -- Business)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Nov 4, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Christmas shoppers in Europe won't be asking Santa for a Segway Human Transporter this holiday season. While it may be a revolutionary gizmo, the two-wheeled scooter also appears to be illegal in most of Europe. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Who dunnit? Find out at dinner|Larson Armstrong House hosts murder mystery show next month Nov 4, 2009
The menu includes wassail, Christmas Greens, a choice of either Santa s Famous Stuffed Chicken Breast or Partridge in a Pear Tree Pork Loin, rice pilaf, steamed vegetables, bread, water or raspberry Victorian tea. Sweet Nothings, a chocolate and raspberry sorbet, will be served with hazelnut coffee. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
7th annual Shop with Cops planned Nov 3, 2009
Members from law enforcement agencies throughout Dodge County came together to provide a Christmas program for area youths. The purpose of the program is to allow children ages 5-12 the opportunity to shop with police officers and other law enforcement officials for gifts for their families and loved ones at Walmart and ShopKo in Beaver Dam. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Gary Brown: Running for political office a lot harder than it used to be Nov 3, 2009
Which, I suppose, is why I forgot to tell my mom that the mother of the eighth-grade class president traditionally was elected to supply the cookies for the class Christmas party. Call her a running mate. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Once they were bankers Nov 3, 2009
For anyone who has ever seen James Stewart running down the main street of Bedford Falls shouting, Merry Christmas, it s like a scene right out of Frank Capra s 1947 classic It s a Wonderful Life. During the depression that was one of the few banks in this area that did not close, Block said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Celebrating Halloween, Senior Style (2) Nov 3, 2009
Similar holiday events are planned Nov. 20 (Thanksgiving) and Dec. 22 (Christmas) ... Similar holiday events are planned Nov. 20 (Thanksgiving) and Dec. 22 (Christmas). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Holiday Bazaar set for Nov. 21 Nov 3, 2009
Some of the gifts available at the Holiday Bazaar include handmade jewelry, candles in all colors and shapes, brightly painted birdhouses, floral arrangements in all the Christmas colors, knitted and crocheted afghans, exquisite pottery, original arts and crafts, and finely worked woodcrafts ... Vendors and shoppers come from out of town to share their goods and cross off items on their Christmas list. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Best Way to Decorate a Christmas Tr... Nov 3, 2009
Best Way to Decorate a Christmas Tree for Free. Best Way to Decorate a Christmas Tree for Free ... Decorate your Christmas tree on a budget it look amazing. (Suite101.com)
Inexpensive Corporate Holiday Parti... Nov 3, 2009
Cost Cutting Company Christmas Party Ideas ... Decorations don't have to be elaborate to be festive, and many companies forgo things like large centerpieces and expensive d;cor for the annual Christmas party ... Another option is to hook up speakers to a radio set on a station playing holiday music, since many schedule commercial-free holiday programming in the weeks before Christmas. (Suite101.com)
