Archive for July, 2009

an invitation to lancome boutiques …


Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Police blotter for July 30, 2009


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Avon Police Department Thursday, July 30, 2009 At 6:29 a.m., shoplifter at 9500 E US 36 At 11:33 a.m., domestic at E US 36/N SR 267 At 12:39 p.m., theft at 7529 Abundance Ln At 4:10 p.m., narcotic at US 36/Shiloh Crossing At 4:13 p.m., property damage accident at S Dan Jones Rd/E 100S At 4:16 p.m., property damage accident at S 800 E/E 100 S At ...

Classic Chic: The Skinny on Your Skin


Friday, July 31st, 2009
The first step to being stylish is feeling comfortable in your own skin. Acne-prone, dry, oily, combination, normal... We all fall into one of these categories.

Rebecca Thorman talks about Alice.com


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Rebecca Thorman works in marketing andsocial media at the start-up company Alice.com in Madison, Wisconsin.

Drugstore.com reports booming business, plans for expansion with microsite


Friday, July 31st, 2009
BELLEVUE, Wash. While overall e-retailers have experienced flat to declining revenues through the current recession, Drugstore.com's online business is booming on account of two trends: over-the-counter medicines and even beauty products are historically recession-resistant, and more and more consumers are turning to the Internet in their search of ...

Lancome Friends & Family Discount: 20% Off


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Print out this coupon for a 20% off discount at Lancome Boutiques only. Valid between Sat, August 1st and Sat, August 8th. Enjoy!

On the town in Milwaukee: Your weekend plans


Friday, July 31st, 2009
"Dead Man's Carnival" returns to Stonefly Brewery this weekend. Published July 31, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. Tags: cedar creek , fever marlene , de la buena , club timbuktu , wherehouse , bradford beach , dead man's carnival , blackbird , stonefly brewery As a weekly column, these articles tend to look back at what was a good time, what could've been a ...

Sales & Steals


Friday, July 31st, 2009
We're not *ahem* all about fashion, really, we're not. We don't have a problem. No sir.

JC Penney’s Grand Opening


Friday, July 31st, 2009
JC Penny Shoppers in the capital city will soon find it much easier to shop after a major overhaul.

Today’s Big Gainers: DSCM, NRF, DW, USTR


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Online retailer drugstore.com turned a profit in the second quarter, of a penny per share.

Good Resilience at Christian Dior Group in the First Half of 2009


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Regulatory News: The Christian Dior Group recorded revenue of 8,137 million in the first half of 2009, almost stable compared to the first half of 2008, despite the economic crisis and a high comparable.

Hundreds of New Bootleg Movie Downloads for Less than 40 Dollars


Friday, July 31st, 2009
That's right you heard it here first. You can gain access right now to hundreds and of new release bootleg movie downloads for less than one night out.

Murad Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Leta s talk facials. Pro: Brighter, healthier skin Con : $$$ Pro: Feels so good Con: $$$ Solution? Murad Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit .

Avon in Rough Patch


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Analyst Report ) reported second-quarter results with earnings of $0.38, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32. However, quarterly earnings before restructuring costs were $0.19 per share, down 29.6% from $0.27 reported in the prior-year period.

Tokyo company buys P&G business


Friday, July 31st, 2009
The Procter & Gamble Co. has sold Japanese market rights for its osteoporosis treatment to Ajinomoto Co.

Memories and Lip Gloss


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Someone was knocking at the door. The baby was trying to dial a foreign country on the telephone.

Hotel Monaco Opens Latest Hotel in Baltimore


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Jul 31st 2009 at 3:02PM A former railroad headquarters has been turned into a luxury hotel in Baltimore, The Hotel Monaco Baltimore is a $65 million boutique hotel that is part of the Kimpton group.

Eastside businesses top King County’s - best workplaces for recycling & waste reduction’ list


Friday, July 31st, 2009
King County's Solid Waste Division has named 65 companies for the third-annual Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction list.

Perf Go Green Vice Chairman Interviewed On CorporateProfile.com


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Perf Go Green, Inc. Announced today that Vice Chairman, Michael Caridi, was interviewed on CorporateProfile.com. The video can be viewed at: www.corporateprofile.com . After the recent launch of Perf Go Green Biodegradable trash bags, availability has expanded nationwide throughout 25,000 locations in Supermarkets, Hardware, and Drug store chains.

Hugh Jackman Refutes Miley Cyrus ‘Bodyguard’ Movie Rumors


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Hugh Jackman won't be stepping in to protect Miley Cyrus anytime soon - the actor's representative has denied the pair is set to star in a remake of The Bodyguard .

Kosovo: Second Case of Swine Flu Confirmed


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Ten years ago, a naive young American fool embarked upon a bold and dangerous journey to a faraway land called Kosova, which was under attack and in need of a hero.

TPG Architecture Announces the Inauguration of the New School of the…


Friday, July 31st, 2009
In a celebratory event attended by international dignitaries including His Highness, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Excellency, Ambassador Mohammed Al Murad, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the UN, and Robert Jackson, Chairman of the Education Committee ...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Geekdom


Friday, July 31st, 2009
This is my first-ever post written on my family's spiffy new Asus Eee PC netbook , aka "The Blue Dolphin", so named because it's small and blue, which led my wife to describe it as a baby blue dolphin on Twitter.

Movies: Now Playing and Coming Soon


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Food, Inc.: Filmmaker Robert Kenner deconstructs America's food supply, asserting it is controlled by a handful of corporations that are threatening our overall health and environment.

Lancome Friend & Family Sale (Boutiques Only) - Save 20%


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Lancome’s having a Friends & Family Sale at their Boutique locations (so it’s not online), so hopefully you have a Boutique nearby. Make sure to grab the PDF and print it out to take along with you to get 20% off.

Your Input Needed for a New Exhibit at the Smithsonian


Friday, July 31st, 2009
As part of its Human Origins Program, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is developing an exhibit on human origins.

Time Warp Troubles


Friday, July 31st, 2009
If you're an author seeking publication for your fiction consider these upcoming fiction contests.

Mild season in Tornado Alley frustrates scientists


Friday, July 31st, 2009
This has been an unusually mild year in Tornado Alley, which is good news, of course, for the people who live here, but a little frustrating to scientists who planned to chase twisters as part of a $10 million research project.

Pop Talk: Portlanders on reality TV


Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Albania Press Review - July 31


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Ten years ago, a naive young American fool embarked upon a bold and dangerous journey to a faraway land called Kosova, which was under attack and in need of a hero.

Srebrenica: New Mass Graves Suspected


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Ten years ago, a naive young American fool embarked upon a bold and dangerous journey to a faraway land called Kosova, which was under attack and in need of a hero.

Bulgarian PM Shy on Presidency Calls


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Ten years ago, a naive young American fool embarked upon a bold and dangerous journey to a faraway land called Kosova, which was under attack and in need of a hero.

Serbian Tourist Rise Bucks Trend


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Ten years ago, a naive young American fool embarked upon a bold and dangerous journey to a faraway land called Kosova, which was under attack and in need of a hero.

Beauty Through the Ages


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Are women really getting more beautiful? That was the theory advanced this week by researchers.

5 ways to revamp your style before your reunion


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Summer is a very common time for reunions. And whether it's been 5, 10 or 30 years, no one wants to advertise the fact that years, or even decades have passed.

Free events, workouts, and skin cleansers


Friday, July 31st, 2009
What better way to start off the weekend than with something free? It's time for Freebie Friday and we'll kick start the day with a fitness routine.

is China really a socialist nation?


Friday, July 31st, 2009
What is really behind China's Communist revolution? Puzzle 1: why does China have a totally corrupt government? Puzze 2: Is China's bureaucratic corruption going to ruin the nation and economy in light of global financial crisis? How should one understand the Chinese Communist bureaucracy and its wild corruptive practice? Get realistic analysis and ...

Trampolines bounce out new CD tonight


Friday, July 31st, 2009
It might not be make or break time for The Trampolines, but the eclectic acoustic-pop-rock band has a lot riding on their new disc that's being released this weekend.

Archeologists renew studies at hominoid dig sites in SW China


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Chinese archeologists have renewed investigation at the late Miocene hominoid digs in Yunnan, southwest China, according to archeologists at the the international anthropology forum here Thursday.

Clashes continue for three days in number of al-Jawf districts


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Battles broke out in al-Khamis area in al-Zahir district between Ashraf al-Jawf and Houthi followers, who are attempting to gain control of the whole directorate while the people under the leadership of Hussein al-Dhumin are trying to drive them away from the houses they occupy.

Achilles’ Heel and Achilles Tendon: Origins and Meanings of the Expressions


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Achilles' heel and Achilles tendon are well-known expressions in Modern English.

Why Yemen could become Al Qaeda haven


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Yemen's vulnerability as a potential militant haven has been underscored by four attacks on security forces in eight days, as the country battles a Shiite rebellion in the north and a secessionist movement in the south.

Abbot, Abbess, and Abbey: Origins and Meanings of the Words


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Abbot, abbess, and abbey are important, commonly used Christian terms. But because they have little to do with modern everyday life, the actual meanings of the words remain vague to many people.

VIX FIX: Lancôme Friends and Family Offer - 20% Off


Friday, July 31st, 2009
The more I think of Lancôme, the more I think of Josephine Baker. I've been lucky to catch The Josephine Baker Story starring Lynn Whitfield twice, even though I've yet to see the film in its entirety. Anyway, if there's a Lancôme  boutique near you, feel free to take advantage of this offer, which is good from August 1 to August 8. It isn't valid at any other Lancôme locations, counters or the website. I think now would be a good time to purchase a product from their limited-edition fall colle

Five Lucky Winners are Picked to Win a Weekend Away at Camp Reveille with Joan Lunden


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Joan Lunden , longest running host of ABC TV's "Good Morning America," best-selling author, international speaker, and women's health and wellness advocate, never expected the overwhelming response she received to an essay contest launched this spring whose winners would attend her women's weekend getaway, Camp Reveille as her guests in August.

A professor, a cop and Obama walk into a bar . . .


Friday, July 31st, 2009
President Barack Obama sat down for a beer Thursday night and tried to calm the tense situation between black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates and the white Cambridge, Mass., police officer Gates had accused of racial profiling.

Wendy’s Coupon


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Claim: An Internet-circulated coupon can be redeemed for a free hamburger and soft drink at Wendy's restaurants.

Puck Amuck


Friday, July 31st, 2009
It's a 'mindbending journey,' in the words of Suli Holum, 'a full mind and body immersion in the collaborative playmaking model.' The acclaimed director is referring to 'Now Are Frolic,' an all-new adaptation of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' that goes up for two performances only, Saturday at Two River Theater in Red Bank.

drugstore.com tops $100 million in quarterly sales for the first time


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Online retailer drugstore.com Inc. generated record revenue and net income in the second quarter ended June 28.

Moth Smoke


Friday, July 31st, 2009
Moth Smoke Book Review Lubna Shahab Moth Smoke is the apt name for the story in which protagonist is like a moth circling the fire which eventually took him down and there was nothing left only diffused smoke and ash like existence .... useless heap of the burned out life.