The pimps' slaves Mar 18, 2008
"It's about race and class," said Lloyd, who is bewildered when she sees Amber alerts - America's official urgent bulletins for abducted children. Last year she worked with 250 teenage girls who had been prostituted, and not one of them ever merited an Amber alert. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Flick: Are you a 'local' yet, or still just a transplant? Mar 15, 2008
jipsi wrote on Mar 10, 2008 11:36 PM:" to BSS: it was BRONCO BILLY'S (that had the machanical bull, out on South Main, Blm)! Now, memory's unclear here: was it BB's BEFORE or AFTER it was the Poison Apple?? I danced there one night! ("Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", Santa Esmeralda, disco lights, sunken dance floor, and my leather platform books, amber "bomber" sunglasses, and embroidered all over matching gauchos and vest (ick, but that was THEN)...) There was an all-night Skelly's truckstop on... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Snap Fitness expanding, Mexican eatery coming Mar 4, 2008
By Amber Dulek / Winona Daily News ... Contact reporter Amber Dulek at amber. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Today's best bets Mar 3, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Mistress' Book Feb 21, 2008
" Cynthia is such a fan of "Instamatic Karma" that there s a rumor she ll turn up in New York for Pang s book party in the early part of March. Meanwhile, I ve had a quick look at some of the pictures, and all I can tell you is they are phenomenal. There s one picture, in particular, from that '73-'74 period, that Beatle fans are going to cherish as if it were the Holy Grail. You can read all about May, by the way, at her . She s also an accomplished jewelry designer. Well, Elton John s Oscar... (Fox News)
Taking The Initiative Feb 18, 2008
Her 17-year-old daughter helps out in the salon, where candles create an amber glow and the scent of rosewater is pervasive. Statues of San Martin Caballero and Our Lady of Guadalupe keep company with foot repair cream and dozens of bottles of nail polish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
After divorce, what to do with the ring? Feb 11, 2008
Amber Medkiff, a luxury travel director in San Francisco, parted with her ring just a few months after she separated from her husband. But unlike Walsh, she was the one who called it quits. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Your School : Wabeno Elementary School second quarter honor roll 2007-2008 Feb 10, 2008
3rd Grade-Heather Bath, Samantha Bath, Miranda Gust, Riley Hoffmann, Tyler Holiday, Spencer Huettl, Jenna Skarlupka, Amber Smith, Kelly Spaude and Danielle Zakzesky. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)
Crime & Punishment Feb 4, 2008
This fine cologne contains; lavender, juniper, cumin and is accented with ylang-ylang, sandalwood and amber, making ACQUA DI GIO cologne perfect for casual use such as having your stupid fanny carted off to jail. Antonieo Evans, 24, was arrested and charged with Forgery, False Name, and Obstruction, after he went to the check cashing store and tried to cash a check for $3,258 from a company in Little Rock, Ark. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
$150M Fairy Tale Chamber of Amber Jan 31, 2008
Amber Room: 'GMA's' First Stop on Mystery Tour ... German Chancellor Schroeder and Russian President Putin, admire the re-constructed Amber Room in the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia at its opening in 2003 ... It was a chamber fit for a queen. (ABC News)
Luxury fabrics are returning to vogue Jan 31, 2008
Beckmann's jewelry was the inspiration for her collection featuring shades of quartz, amber, topaz, citrine, jade and two blues: aquamarine and sapphire. For clients in the hospitality industry, Beckmann's designs can be printed on solution-dyed acrylic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Jan 26, 2008
Tello next presents a martini glass glimmering with amber liquid, a mix of top-shelf whiskey, dry vermouth and a touch of artichoke-flavored liqueur. With a sharp flick of the wrist he snaps a citrus peel, flames the oil with a lighter and drops it into the cocktail. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
HOT GLASS MEANS FASHIO (and art) Jan 25, 2008
For bead making, Cowan uses a combination of window glass with green or amber bottles. The Skyy vodka bottles are one of her favorites. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Personalize your home with LadyBugz and Fancy Frogz Jan 23, 2008
The pieces, made of recycled glass, are hand-crafted in various see-through shades of amber, blue, purple, green or pink. LadyBugZ is one of three dealers in Georgia who carry the California line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
'Tree Of Life' Has Lost A Branch, According To Largest Genetic Comparison Of Higher Life Forms Ever Jan 22, 2008
20, 2007) Shiny amber jewelry and a mucky Florida swamp have given scientists a window into an ancient ecosystem that could be anywhere from 15 million to 130 million years old. Prehistoric aquatic critters. (Science Daily)
Queens for a day - surprise of a lifetime Jan 13, 2008
Dianne Williams, a chiropractic assistant with Fox Chiropractic, and Amber Potter, a data clerk with Disability Supports, were the two lucky women chosen for the makeovers. Their employers allowed them this free day with pay. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Winter movies Jan 10, 2008
"Prom Night" -- Brittany Snow, who played Amber von Tussle in "Hairspray," is a senior whose prom turns deadly. Natch. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Get lost in the art Jan 4, 2008
- Piece: Pond and Amber. - Medium: Fused and slumped glass. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A Cape escape Dec 30, 2007
Maria Campbell regularly returns home to Russia to replenish her supply of amber for the jewelry that she makes and sells in Samovar Gifts & Jewelry. She met her husband while she was an exchange student on Cape Cod and happily traded her long surname for one that Americans can spell and pronounce. (Boston Globe)
Cinderella bling for fraction of the price Dec 29, 2007
"So I rented a beautiful Stephen Dweck amber necklace ($50), earrings ($35) and ring ($50), and I got loads of compliments.". Tanwar says the process took five minutes -- she ordered online, the company called to verify her information, and the jewelry arrived two days later. (CNN)
Antique toy, coin roadshow coming to Mattoon next week Dec 29, 2007
By AMBER WILLIAMS, Staff Writer ... Contact Amber Williams at or 238-6858. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Santa Letters Dec 21, 2007
Please remember Me Maw, Papa Billy, Granny, Nannie, Uncle and my special cousin Amber. Santa I will leave you some chocolate cookies and milk on the table. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Washington Woman at Home When Romancing the Stones Dec 21, 2007
But her business concentration is on semi-precious stones-such as amber, jade and pearls-which she revels in mixing, matching, coordinating and stylizing to create earthy blends which radiate natural beauty. Because she doesn't use precious stones, such as diamonds, her pieces lack eye-watering glitz. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Ceramics designer created once-novel, now classic, tableware Dec 17, 2007
Overly tall, angular teapots towered over drum-shaped coffee cups and sugar bowls glazed in deep blue, amber and dark green. The mildly counterculture design was so popular with 1960s consumers that Portmeirion Potteries struggled to keep up with demand, and the market became flooded with knockoffs. (Los Angeles Times)
Sandy...The Life of a Meth Addict...Part IX Dec 13, 2007
Amber was a big meth runner and had a big time dealer backing her ... Amber knew Sandy was very pregnant, but they still got high together ... Amber had lost both of her children due to her drug usage, but it didn't stop her from doing it with Sandy. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Wassailfest served hot this weekend Dec 7, 2007
All in attendance get a card to vote for Wassailmeister that doubles as an entry for door prizes when you turn it in, said local Main Street Manager Amber Murphree. All you do is go to six or seven different stores and grade the wassail, then drop the card in the ballot box of any downtown merchant. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Gdansk's New Revolution Is Built on Amber, Tourism, Not Walesa's Shipyard Dec 4, 2007
Gdansk's New Revolution Built on Amber, Tourism, Not Shipyard ... Computer services, tourism and amber jewelry now underpin the city's economy, diminishing the importance of the shipyard that was once its biggest employer ... Gdansk's recent successes have had more to do with tourism and amber than the shipyard. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
This year's top picks in fragrances Dec 3, 2007
Tart green mandarin, guava, orange flower, giant water lily and violet petals blend with honey, mimosa, jasmine, sandalwood and amberwood for a pleasing scent that makes a woman unforgettable long after her departure ... There are the usual suspects -- cedar, vanilla, amber, musk -- but the addition of Moroccan jasmine, Turkish rose, pineapple, white mimosa, white gardenia, red pimento and gardenia lift it high above the ordinary; $75 to $110 at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and Bergdorf Goodman... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Unique, affordable destinations not on your list Nov 30, 2007
Youll find carved gold, silver and bronze jewelry, antique beads, amber, pottery, hand-woven baskets, batiks and fabrics. Pick up your own boubou, the long billowy robe worn by locals. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jewelry Cafe in Southbury Handcrafted Jewelry, Gourmet Goodies Winning Combination Nov 28, 2007
"Eclectic is the word at the Jewelry Cafe.Baltic Amber Babes make unusual amber jewelry; Terri Cisero works with uncut semi-precious stone. Keith Lewis offers modern kinetic jewelry in gold and silver, and Marcia Moore has won awards for beading.Emily Rosenfield of Massachusetts offers everyday jewelry and Judaica in silver and pewter.Angie Olami works with 2,000-year-old Roman glass in gold vermeil and sterling silver; Eileen Clark of Guilford works in sea glass.Antique buttons form the basis... (Voices, CT)
Make noise for turquoise Nov 26, 2007
30-day news archives. The old jewelry is rather clunky looking and not for the average person because it's used for ceremony," McCarthy says. "Of course, a lot of these things, there aren't many of them left -- museums have them, but I was lucky enough to gather up some of them. (Florida Today)
Wish lists for the holidays, from electronics to gift cards Nov 22, 2007
"I just want my engagement ring," said Amber Marcou, 18, of Mesa, "It doesn't matter what size. I want a princess cut diamond and yellow gold.". She was who was shopping recently at Fiesta Mall with fianc, Patrick Martin, 19, also of Mesa. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trophy store gets makeover Nov 21, 2007
Contact reporter Amber Dulek at amber. dulek@lee. (Winona Daily News, MN)
E.C. man gunned down near park (1747) Nov 13, 2007
AMBER wrote on Nov 12, 2007 4:19 PM:" DIz WUz MY BEST FRIEND...N GOD TOOK HIM IN A BLINK OF AN EYE....SUMWHERE WHERE THERES NO MORE WORRIES...ABOUT WEN UR GION DIE...SO R.I.P. ALWAYS LUVED NEVA FORGOTTEN... ". Don K. wrote on Nov 12, 2007 11:04 AM:" We live in a violent society. When I was a kid in East Chicago (still there), we solved our indifferences in a different manner. To blame the Mayor for this crime is wrong. You don't have to like the guy or even vote for the guy, but don't blame him... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Missconstrued Boutique, at Salon Boutique Nov 9, 2007
Amber Garza's jewelry store, AMG Jewelry and Design Center, has been open longer. She says the location is a good one for small-business owners to get started. (AZCentral -- Style)
'The exhibit that sends you elsewhere' Nov 2, 2007
The Prescott sisters, by Amber Lavalley, with artstream By Ben Bulkeley bbulkeley@seacoastonline. com November 02, 2007 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
You are here: Dennis Purcell Oct 27, 2007
The couple has three children: Darren, Amber, and Sarah ... I have met with the Chamber and with the newspaper. (Washington Journal, IA)
Cash shortage could close M'ville operations (2468) Oct 26, 2007
" Amber Alert for Politicians wrote on Oct 19, 2007 3:39 PM:" Where's Pete Visclosky. Where's Chet Dobis. (Northwest Indiana Times)
CANASTOTA SWEEPS CSC TITLES Oct 24, 2007
50, Amber Morgan (Westmoreland), 12:31. 51, Samantha Giruzzi (Ilion), 12:32. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
How Amber Becomes Death Trap For Watery Creatures Oct 21, 2007
20, 2007) Shiny amber jewelry and a mucky Florida swamp have given scientists a window into an ancient ecosystem that could be anywhere from 15 million to 130 million years old ... The resin with its entombed inhabitants settled to the bottom of the swamp was covered by sediment and after millions of years became amber, a bejeweled version of the tar pits that trapped saber-toothed tigers in what is now California, said David Dilcher, a UF paleo-botanist and one of the study s researchers ...... (Science Daily)
Body of 11-Month-Old Found in N.C. Attic Oct 21, 2007
An Amber Alert was issued after the baby was reported missing. Rollins said investigators were still interviewing Heuser, and the investigation continues. (The Daily Reflector)
Glorious Glow Oct 15, 2007
Currently, the most popular stones range from amber in various browns to red coral, Mexican fire agate and watermelon tourmaline mined in Brazil and Africa. Celebrity style trends and the growing popularity of organic and natural living have helped to popularize gemstone jewelry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mexico City bars street sellers from downtown Oct 13, 2007
The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce estimates there are 35,000 vendors in the downtown area alone, including those who hawk amber jewelry and brightly embroidered blouses to tourists in the main Zocalo square. 15,000 removed from downtownJose Angel Avila, Mexico Citys government secretary, said about 15,000 street vendors were removed from the heart of downtown Friday. (MSNBC -- International)
Junketing around the junction, Oct. 11 Oct 13, 2007
This year features Ann Hood, The Knitting Circle; Jay Atkinson, City in Amber; and Sabina Murray, Forgery. Charles Coe is master of ceremonies. (Concord Journal, MA)
Mexico City Kicks Out Vendors Oct 13, 2007
The Mexico City Chamber of Commerce estimates there are 35,000 vendors in the downtown area alone, including those who hawk amber jewelry and brightly embroidered blouses to tourists in the main Zocalo square. Jose Angel Avila, Mexico City's government secretary, said about 15,000 street vendors were removed from the heart of downtown Friday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Amber Alert canceled Oct 8, 2007
(10-07) 06:55 PDT RIVERSIDE -- A 12-year-old boy reported missing Saturday in Riverside via a statewide child abduction Amber Alert was located near a park early this morning, according to police. Eric Gibson was found near Baldwin Park around 1:25 a.m. with the woman believed to have abducted him Friday, police said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Sparklers in the City of Light Oct 6, 2007
Last March, at his exhibition at Phillips de Pury, Luigi Scialanga astonished Parisians with his signature extravaganzas, like his Honey necklace dripping with chunks of amber, topaz and diamonds and a hand-beaten gold necklace detailed with carved sapphire ants. Sought after by today's Dolce Vita (this season, the Italian designer Giambattista Valli used his jigsaw puzzle-like turquoise necklaces), the Rome-based 57-year-old trained as an architect and became interested in jewelry when buying... (International Herald Tribune)
An autumn drive with more than foliage to see Oct 6, 2007
A few of the more unusual sights to explore in this arts tour are the found-object sculptures of Lin Shay, the silver- and copper-wrapped jewelry of Amber Bettez and Tyler Florence, the hooked rugs and embroidery work of many artists at the Sweet Briar Studio, and the "Digi-Pop" of Dave Drown, who, says Susan Shaw, is "inspired by some of the techno-industrial sophistication in our society.". "There s something for everyone, traditional and non-traditional," says Shaw, and the array of artistic... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Fall Accessories: Bright And Bold Oct 3, 2007
com Amber Necklaces -- R.J. Graziano, $135 each; phone: 212. 685. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Nevada Girl Seen On Sex Tape Found Safe Oct 3, 2007
The girls' mother, Amber Hill, 22, was arrested at her apartment for questioning. No charges had been filed, and she remained jailed Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The Stylephile Sep 21, 2007
Instead mix it up with Lily Lambert ... Try S, a spicy blend of opium and amber with a hint of patchouli, from her S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. collection. (Variety)
Police Beat: Sept. 18, 2007 Sep 18, 2007
Sept. 5: Amber M. Conway, 18, of Wasilla was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for a change of plea hearing, original charge driving while her license is suspended, after she turned herself in at the police department. Conway was lodged at Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility on 500 bail. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Business World for Sept. 16 Sep 18, 2007
Joined: Pioneer Credit Counseling Service announced four new appointments: Amber Weber to Li'l Pioneers Daycare, Juliana Tomek and Torie Fields to the counseling department and Sheila Paulus to client care. Staff honors: Black Hills Gold Jewelry by Coleman named Desirae Hodge its employee of the month for July. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Texas community shaken by girl's hanging, sexual assault Sep 14, 2007
"I'm 15 years old, and when I walk out of the house it gives me the creeps," neighbor Amber Gorden said ... Amber was among the more than 100 residents who gathered for Wednesday night's vigil outside Hanna's house, looking for solace in the wake of evil they'd never seen before. (FOX 11, AZ)
Opening-night gala offers fiery start to S.F. Opera's 85th season Sep 11, 2007
"The costumes are very 'Burning Man,' " said Amber Marie Bently, 28, co-owner of Union Square's Kamalaspa, who recently returned from nine days on the Black Rock Desert with her husband, Christopher, 38. "You'd see people dressed like that walking down the playa.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK CONCERT & EVENT LISTINGS Sep 7, 2007
the debutante ball Risqu fashion show by local designers featuring runway looks by Mothertrucker Clothing, Love, Deming, Shea Couture, Elroy, Bon Bon, Adhesif Clothing, Kitchen Couture and Amber Jewelry. Sept. 6 at Celebrities, 1022 Davie, 9 pm. (Vancouver Westender)
What would you grab if you had to leave in a hurry? Aug 26, 2007
Amber Williams, Mike Snyder, Goodview, Minn. At 7 a.m. Sunday, Amber Williams woke up and looked out the back door of her. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Miles of shopping in Myrtle Beach Aug 25, 2007
Center cases showcase chunky sterling silver pieces that incorporate coral, onyx, amber and other stones ... Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-356-3016, or. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2nd art fair called a success Aug 22, 2007
She displayed necklaces made with white amber (she said she knows a good source in Russia), chokers made with lightly swirled thick silver strands she named question mark chokers and earrings and bracelets. like to make found items' jewelry, St. Clair said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Sloane Square in London exudes small-town spirit Aug 19, 2007
Headlined by its Resident Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, all kinds of diverse music -- orchestral, chamber, pop, piano, even big band -- fills the calendar ... Close runners-up are Lulu Guinness, for witty handbags and accessories; French Sole, the original ballet flats central; Patrick Fox for funky glam shoes; Cobra & Bellamy for interesting jewelry in amber, coral, turquoise, pearl and silver; Cassandra Goad for beautiful jewelry designs inspired by her travels; and The Little... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Man Pleads Guilty To Killing 2 Campers Jul 31, 2007
Prosecutor Brad King said he offered the deal after talking with the families of Amber M. Peck and John L. Parker, both 26-year-old Santa Fe Community College students who Boatman apparently shot at random. They two were camping in Ocala National Forest in January 2006 when Boatman attacked them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Crazy Day celebrates Christmas Saturday Jul 28, 2007
The Chamber gets the word out with posters, newspaper and radio ads, but it is up to the individual business to be creative with their own promotion - as well as to have fun with the idea ... For more information on BAMA, or to join the Chamber of Commerce, call Carol or Amber at 432-3342 ... Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. in the Chamber offices. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Clothes, jewelry stolen Jul 26, 2007
2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE, Amber Bronze, 5. 3L V8 16V, Automatic, Price: $22,988. (The Daily Reflector)
Biological Mother Accused In Kidnapping Jul 24, 2007
The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert, and the FBI and military police set up surveillance at the base housing unit of Amanda Bell, a friend of Swann's, after finding a white van with Mississippi plates around 3 a.m. The Army base is about a 600-mile drive from Erickson's home. Investigators obtained warrants and entered the home at 5:40 a.m., Pack said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tallinn, Estonia Jul 22, 2007
" Since Vilnius, a venerable university town, was designated to be Europe's Capital of Culture for 2009, the place has become a whirring fixer-upper project. Streets and sidewalks are being repaired. The smell of fresh plaster mingles with the musky scent of prayer candles in monasteries and Baroque churches, which were reduced to storehouses during the Soviet years. On the way to a chamber-music concert at St. Catherine's Church, I walked through gritty loam in front of a sparkling Armani... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
