Pizza's gone, and so have the kilograms Jun 28, 2009
"And I don't get Christmas cards from the pizza guy any more." Mr Jarrett committed himself to running in the City2Surf at the end of last year and is now doing six-kilometre training runs every second day - and has walked the entire 14 kilometres from work to home. "I'm quite surprised at how much I've achieved since July last year and how consistently the weight has come off. I'm actually looking forward to running the City2Surf, and just finishing it and celebrating with my colleagues... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Celebrities, Pundits, and Politicians Move America Forward Jun 25, 2009
Melanie Morgan said, When I was in Iraq distributing care packages and Christmas cards to our troops, you could see in their eyes the heartfelt thanks they felt for the wonderful people of America who were remembering them. The troops hear the news in the United States and some of the cheap political criticism of the job they are doing; that is why it is critical that the majority of Americans speak out and tell the troops directly how much we believe in them. (Human Events Online)
Diana's school eraser to be sold Jun 24, 2009
Page last updated at 07:41 GMT, Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:41 UK. Princess Diana wrote her name on the desk rubber. (BBC News)
Papers continue to cover expenses Jun 21, 2009
In a similar vein, and the MP who spent nearly 2,000 sending Christmas cards to his constituents. so MPs, for example, can see whether they are "in denial". (BBC News -- UK)
Art program offers hope in coping with disabilities Jun 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Ritchie's work has been selected several times to illustrate Christmas cards for the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression and one of his pieces is on the cover of the American with Disabilities Act Employment Manual. Another of his paintings adorns the cover of "Manatee Moon," a book by local author Marian Strong Tomblin. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
A parking-space hog? Jun 21, 2009
Since then, his family, who all live out of state, and I have swapped Christmas cards and occasional e-mails. I've recently become engaged to another man, and we're planning a wedding for this fall. (Boston Globe)
Devine faces new expenses claims Jun 19, 2009
Page last updated at 21:00 GMT, Thursday, 18 June 2009 22:00 UK. The Livingston MP blames a former employee for the claims. (BBC News -- UK)
Girls on the GO! May 25, 2009
Example of community projects include making Christmas cards at the Juneau Pioneers' Home or picking up litter. "They do it all themselves, get to decide and use their cooperative tools to figure out exactly what community project they want to do," Watson explained. (Juneau Empire)
Summer tees off May 23, 2009
Some people use them for Christmas cards, Broadsword said. And, as usual, the park will offer cinema nights on Saturdays in its day-use area. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Aqua Vitens Days Are Numbered May 22, 2009
They recounted the distribution of Christmas cards by the Managing Director of AVRL, Mr. Andrew Barber recently, on which he indicated that the company was a non-profit making organization; therefore they demanded their bonus following an announcement by the General Manager-Communications that they had made some profit. Sounding very angry and sad, the workers remarked that since AVRL started operations in the country, staffs have been misplaced, displaced and demoted; however they (AVRL) have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
From princess to pauper May 19, 2009
Instead I send a (tax-deductible) cheque to my favourite charity and they send me Christmas cards that list the fruit trees and school packs I've purchased on behalf of friends for those less fortunate than themselves. In this have-and-have-not world, it seems a better way to spread much needed cheer. (iAfrica.com)
Bristol is brave May 13, 2009
Ben C wrote on May 12, 2009 7:38 AM:" 'Get real' is a big admirer of Ediot etc etc blah blah blah. C'MON EDIOT! This is just silly! I wonder how many other names you blog to yourself under! Do you send flowers to yourself on your birthday, too? Buy and wrap yourself presents? Send yourself Christmas cards? This is even more goofy than when you were pretending to be an accountant, or CPA or whatever it was! ". Cmon Bristol and Think wrote on May 12, 2009 6:51 AM:" Geesh, but these Palin's are... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Chinese too shy to say "I love you" to parents May 10, 2009
"I do love my mother deeply but I have never said 'I love you' that often. It just feels quite weird for me to say it to her in person," said Stella Wang, a 27-year-old office worker, noting that she prefers to express her feelings in writing in birthday or Christmas cards. "I have to say that it's difficult for me to express my love for my mother. I think if I did say it out loud, it might confuse her," said Liang Hao, a 32-year-old engineer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tiny Prints Appoints VP of Marketing May 6, 2009
Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from to and to Christmas cards and. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrity parents. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
May Day basket ritual still touches librarian May 2, 2009
They also exchange Christmas cards every year. "I'm touched that he still remembers me," said Schweitzer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Handwriting a puzzle for many young students Apr 30, 2009
I see it on Christmas cards or birthday cards, she said. And how do they reply. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Our next wave of entrepreneurs Apr 28, 2009
"You can deliver some fantastic results on a very small budget. For example, our company traditionally sends out Christmas cards and this year we went with the theme Big Ideas, Small Budget. Instead of big Christmas cards we sent out cards the size of a postage stamp, which got the message across perfectly. "Small to medium enterprises can get great resonance with little expenditure if they think a bit differently and use technology and platforms that are already out there. " Sponsored Links... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Collector: Every greeting card is special Apr 20, 2009
There are fancy floral sister cards from Kathy; large decorated cards from John; Mother s Day cards from her sons; even Christmas cards from the family s golden retrievers. They re more than just cards, Cookman said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Baucuses to divorce after 25 years Apr 10, 2009
The Tennessee native is an anthropologist, writer and painter whose art often appeared on the couple's Christmas cards. Max Baucus and Wanda Minge met while she worked for the late Sen. (Missoulian, MT)
A stark question for Iran: What would the Prophet do? Apr 7, 2009
Large selection of peace and peace on earth theme holiday christmas cards. Available blank or personalized for personal or business use. (Yahoo News)
William Meissner; pathologist taught at Harvard Medical Apr 6, 2009
When he died in December, Dr. Meissner already had addressed his Christmas cards and written personal messages to his friends and former residents. His children slipped notes into the cards to let everyone know he had died. (Boston Globe)
CAVIT still expanding, but ready for cutbacksSchool adding two allied health classrooms and vehicle storage Apr 5, 2009
-- Graphic design teacher Bernice Ortiz gave a PowerPoint presentation that illustrated her students' skill creating Web pages, Web animation, videos, computer tutorials, PowerPoint presentations, Christmas cards, T-shirts and posters. Ortiz said they are working on a proposal to create a school-based enterprise creating T-shirts, posters and PowerPoint presentations for schools and school clubs, using the profits to buy more materials and T-shirts. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
JIM DODSON: She'll Always Remember Georgie Apr 5, 2009
" Over the next few years, Polly Dunham and Brad Andrews exchanged Christmas cards. In one of them, the curator wrote to say that Georgie Girl the walrus had passed away. The average life expectancy of an arctic walrus is 40-50 years. She never learned if the pup survived. On the Internet, Marineland of the Pacific lives on in a host of photographic and video tributes and personal blogs by fans who still grieve the loss of California's iconic theme park. A continent away, the beautiful sculpture... (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Love you' buddies were desperate to belong Apr 5, 2009
Coupled with evidence shown to the jurors earlier Friday the results of searches upon six of the dead men's homes, which revealed that most had piles of black Bandidos T-shirts, patches, big rings, photographs, Christmas cards, bumper stickers, posters and even a black thong bearing the slogan I support the fat Mexican, the club's sombrero-wearing cartoon mascot the picture was of grown men desperate to belong to something, in search of the same connection to other people that is common to the... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Extra Effort: G-E-T senior has kept her grades up while facing personal struggles Mar 29, 2009
Kim also coordinated a local campaign for Message from America by sending Christmas cards to soldiers overseas, and she has helped with the summer reading program in Trempealeau. Kim, 18, plans to attend Viterbo University next fall. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lamar Ariel built a book around his letters Mar 28, 2009
Because of the rise of e-mail and other Internet-based forms of correspondence, the average person rarely uses the post for anything other than paying bills and sending Christmas cards. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Through the Web, kids of sperm-donor dads connect with siblings Mar 28, 2009
Ditto for their half-sisters: Dana in New York, the twins in Colorado, a teenage girl who sends Christmas cards from Los Angeles. Five families and counting, they mostly stay in touch by way of the World Wide Web that brought them together. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Longtime Stetson professor, artist dies Mar 26, 2009
Watercolor paintings of red skies on rice paper, moonlit seascapes of harbor lights on Martha's Vineyard and Christmas cards to Stetson University alumni are among a body of enduring artworks by Fred L. Messersmith. The DeLand art professor emeritus and 30-year chairman of Stetson University's Art Department -- from 1959 to 1989 -- died Monday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
One-time Formaggio employee in line for appeals court post Mar 26, 2009
Milkey, under questioning from Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning, said he has rarely spoken to the governor in the last couple of decades, and has not had him over his house or sent him Christmas cards. "I would not call him a close friend or vice versa," Milkey said. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
John Hope Franklin, at 94; scholar chronicled black Americans Mar 26, 2009
Universally known to friends and colleagues as John Hope, Dr. Franklin was noted for his Southern graciousness and his talent for friendship (he sent out 600 Christmas cards annually). Those qualities complemented an Old Testament righteousness that could make him a formidable figure in debate. (Boston Globe)
Shop smart to save Mar 24, 2009
Buy items off-season such as Christmas cards and clothing. This works with items that you know you will definitely buy anyway. (iAfrica.com)
Live To Tell: Black Wave Mar 23, 2009
The only reason that rich jerks like this do things like that is so they can send out Christmas cards to everyone they know that read along the lines of. Toodles everyone. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Tiny Prints Springs Forward with Fresh Stationery Mar 20, 2009
Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from to baby shower invitations and birthday invitations to Christmas cards and holiday photo cards. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrity parents. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A life remembered: Randall Larson Mar 19, 2009
He also excelled in making Christmas cards at home. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Riverside third-grade class sends greetings to soldiers Mar 19, 2009
Merry Christmas on Christmas cards and signed their names. Pictured from left, front row, are Karly Conley, Skye Riely, Angela Nuber, Thomasia Edmiston and Adranna Baker; back row; Redford Manely, Hunter Jordan, Jayden Sanders, Rosa Leyva, Ms. Burcham, teacher, Leah Montgomery, Blake Lyttle, Bailey David, Daylon Turrentine, Selena Brassfield and Matthew Motley. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Turning 100: Lillian Curreri LaRosa Mar 18, 2009
But they would hang Christmas cards from a string. It wasn t until the fourth child was born that the Curreris finally had a son. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
It's just that simple: Give us your dollar-stretching ideas Mar 15, 2009
Mom started saving old Christmas cards and reusing them the next year as very pretty gift tags. Jennifer Fawkes, marketing. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Guy Cosentino: Thoughts on two class acts, one new one Mar 13, 2009
With one of the most welcoming dispositions, a prized possession was one of his Christmas cards, which he reprinted from his artwork. Don't miss them. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
BabyJellyBeans to Offer New Baby Website Templates from Tiny Prints Mar 11, 2009
Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from photo birth announcements to baby shower and birthday invitations to Christmas cards and holiday photo cards. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrity parents. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
One Greek immigrant finds home, family in Newton clientele Mar 11, 2009
Minasidis hopes to eventually create a photo album out of the overflowing pile of Christmas cards and photographs given to her by customers. My kids love her, said Janet Fagan, a resident of Newton Highlands for more than 23 years. (Newton Tab, MA)
The writing's on the wall Feb 27, 2009
Christmas cards, shopping lists and what else. The occasions in which we write by hand are fewer and fewer, says Neil Hallows. (BBC News -- UK)
Volunteering helps fill the void Feb 26, 2009
This school year, they made Christmas cards for residents at the Muscatine Care Center, a long-term care facility, and Valentine cards for the people who live at Carrington Place, which also provides long-term care in Muscatine. I like making things for the nursing homes, said student Shelby Ritchie. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Soldiers Honored At Lakeside Park Event Feb 21, 2009
Every member of the unit got MP-3 players and Christmas cards from the City of Lakeside Park. Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. (Cincinnati Nation)
Car About To Die? Feb 18, 2009
Parts Store Sends You Christmas Cards ... "If the parts store starts sending you Christmas cards, you know you've spent too much money there," said Larsen. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
U.S. troops get Tennessee head warmers Feb 16, 2009
In December, 27 Christmas cards were sent to troops serving overseas. Members are clipping coupons from the Sunday newspapers for distribution to military families in foreign countries. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tracing Valentine's Day Feb 13, 2009
Mid-19th Century and Onwards --- Valentine's Day became big business for the first time, with mass-produced valentines in the US. It is estimated that one billion valentine cards are sent each year, second only to Christmas cards. Not to be cast aside, billions of dollars are spent on chocolates and flowers, and other gift items each year. (Suite101.com)
Wall Street's Personality Test Feb 12, 2009
Ken, is it not true that I hand delivered to you numerous limited edition Currier & Ives Christmas cards detailing: 1. The size of the mega trading losses incurred by Merrill nit wits after the Merger Agreement was signed; 2. (Slate)
Editorial: Happy Holidays Feb 8, 2009
My husband and I are just buying gifts for the children in our lives; instead of buying an expensive wreath that we will just throw out the day after Christmas, I had my daughter make one (which I will keep forever); I created my own photo Christmas cards online, instead of paying a photographer to take them and spending three times as much; and my husband and I are only exchanging stockings instead of big, expensive gifts. This has freed me from the stress and excess the holiday season can... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
A Giant Hero Feb 8, 2009
And that was Doug, says Carson, who still exchanges Christmas cards with Kotars family. To the Giants he was never retired, just inactive. (GiantInsider.net)
No Joe against Bobcats Feb 8, 2009
Things have quieted down on the advice of management and others but there are no exchanges of Christmas cards between them. Rather than develop Josh like they did in Detroit with Tayshon-didn t Woodson coach there- he continues to play both Josh and Al out of position for short term objectives-keeping his job. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Polk 4-H members recognized Feb 8, 2009
They participated in a canned food drive, Christmas cards for residents at nursing homes, banners for the Samaritan House, supplies for Our House, Valentine cards for Murphy-Harpst Home and the Family Learning Center, baby items for The Adult Learning Center, Easter candy for the food bank and Keep Polk Beautiful projects and other events. Classifieds. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Take the Holiday to the Hospital Feb 7, 2009
"Anytime you can bring a holiday ritual into a patient's room, whether it's writing Christmas cards or reading from a favorite holiday story, it can make it feel more like home and make it easier on everyone.". Writing down or discussing feelings about the situation might also be helpful. (MEDLINEplus)
