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A Life Remembered: A Teacher with a 'Million-dollar Smile'
The Times-News, Twin Falls, IdahoJerry Tominaga remembers his wife, Sandra, as a kind, considerate person who had a wonderful smile. "Cancer took her from our lives, but it didn't take her spirit and the loving memory of that million-dollar smile," he said. Even during Sandra's... -
Keeping Clean on the Go
Imagine the frustration for many automakers at the New York International Auto Show as they introduced new models during the press-only days that precede the opening of the show to the public. There they were, touting vehicles that were the results of...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Rubber Products Industry, Auto Trends, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Object Sculptures Of Michael Mahalchick At NBMAA
The Hartford CourantMichael Mahalchick wants people to look at the material objects they see all around them and re-examine what those items mean. That's why he takes hundreds of found objects — toys, magazines, newspapers, books. hangers, flowers, furniture, leg...Tags: Sculpture, Museums, Arts, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Newspaper and Magazine
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Biblioracle: Short and sweet, but no trend
Apparently, we're in them midst of a short story boomlet. I know this because The New York Times told me so in a recent article, "Good Fit for Today's Little Screens: Short Stories." I tend to put little trust in trend pieces. If I believed every...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Chicago Tribune, George Saunders, Jhumpa Lahiri, Awards and Prizes
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Oh, for a simpler Super Bowl, with gerbils shot from cannons
Do you ever wish for the simple Super Bowl days, the Super Bowls involving gerbils? I'm talking only a few years ago, when the game had nothing to do with deer antler spray and the TV spots didn't involve white Jamaican racial politics and German...
Tags: Bob Marley, Alistair Cooke, Celebrities, Sports, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
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A Sense Of Loss and Dread Lingers In Newtown
At the Lathrop School of Dance on Main Street, a gaggle of pint-sized 4-year-olds hopped around and flapped their arms and wiggled their tail feathers Monday morning, practicing the Chicken Dance under the tutelage of Miss Diane. It might have taken the...
Tags: University of New Haven, Middlebury, Sandy Hook Elementary School, ABC (tv network), Human Interest
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Un sentido de pérdida y temor persiste en Newtown
En la Escuela de Baile Lathrop, en la calle principal, un grupo de niños de 4 años de edad saltaban alrededor agitando sus brazos y meneando sus colas de plumas el lunes por la mañana, mientras practicaban el baile del pollo bajo la tutela de Miss Diane....Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Middlebury, ABC (tv network), Human Interest
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Girls' Soccer: Sailors end scoring rut with win
COSTA MESA — As a high school girls' soccer coach, Larry Draluck says he needs to make the sport fun for his players. One way he tries to is by bringing out two Beanie Babies to Newport Harbor matches. But with the team's recent struggles, he...Tags: Soccer, Sports, California Interscholastic Federation
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Researching an item's history can reveal valuable surprises
Part of the fun of being a collector is trying to identify recently discovered old tools and, if possible, trace the past owners of the finds. A strange brass object was auctioned in Chicago in 2011. It was identified as a "mechanical wine pourer." It...Tags: Toy Industry, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, McDonald's
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From the desk of: Some of grandkids' toys just can't be given away
Since my grandchildren are all in their teens, it seemed like a good idea to go through the toys I kept on hand for their visits. I couldn’t get rid of any of their beloved LEGOS. LEGOS and rubber dart guns used to occupy much of their time. A Noah&...
Tags: Diphtheria , Central Park, Petroleum Industry
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Vast majority of 'collectibles' fail to retain value
The Smart CollectorQ: Any ideas on how to sell a collection of Boyds Bears? These are both stuffed and ceramic. Some have original tags. A: Created in 1984, the line of plush bears (named for a town in Maryland where the makers lived) fits into the category of...Tags: Auction Service, Jane Austen, Sotheby's Holdings Incorporated, eBay Inc., Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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The Children's Museum includes public in favorite toy vote
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is working on their new project: 100 Toys (& their Stories) that Define Our Childhood. The program wants the public’s input on their favorite toy. Children and adults can vote for their favorites on a list of...
Tags: Toy Industry, Museums, Elections, Politics, Arts and Culture
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