Mortgage rates back to 5% Oct 23, 2009
"Although rates for 5/1 ARMs and traditional 1-year ARMS are around a half percentage point below 30-year fixed mortgages, consumers appears to be seeking the stability of fixed-rate mortgages.". The said adjustable rate mortgages averaged just 6 percent of the number of mortgage applications in September and October. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
The performers at the festival are the Santa Cruz River Band doing Mexican and American folk songs, Zarco and Carmen Guerrero with "Masks and Music of Day of the Dead," Martin Espino with bamboo instruments, Ballet Folklorico de Colores with Mexican traditional dance, and Los Compadres with Mexican root music ... A kids zone, crafts and traditional food are also included. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
October E-Newsletter 2009 Oct 22, 2009
"SALAM BEKTI" is a spiritual and traditional reading of deep longing, identity philosophy and totemic relationships. Nasirun believes that if heaven leaked, the leakings transformed into drippings that subsequesntly turned into Indonesia. (AbsoluteArts.com)
McFadden exhibit mixes and matches perfectly Oct 22, 2009
In her Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres collection named for the 19th-century artist who savored the female form, McFadden adorns graceful, French-inspired black velvet sheath dresses with a traditional, high-relief Indian embroidery technique known as Zardozi, once used to decorate the robes of Indian kings. Two of these hang near a 19th-century Spanish matador costume, also made of velvet and outfitted with gorgeous embroidery and beadwork. (Boston Globe)
Health / Fitness Snapshots Oct 21, 2009
How it works: Traditional film mammography uses low-dose X-rays to create an image on film; digital mammography, which is relatively new and not as available, uses less radiation and results in digital images that can be manipulated to focus on specific areas. What's involved: The patient sits or stands in front of the mammogram machine. (Montana Standard, MT)
Art Festival shares visual delights (SLIDESHOW) Oct 21, 2009
They varied from the traditional oil on canvas to jewelry to rugs to photography and more, as endless a list as the human potential represented. The art walk was also home to the Music Conservatory stage while the Market Street Main Stage was placed at the center park. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Man Charged In Lohan, Patridge Burglaries Oct 21, 2009
A traditional chronological resume may not be right for you. Find out if a functional resume is the way to go. (Click2Houston, TX)
First Cash Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings; EPS Growth of 21% Exceeds Estimates on Strong Revenues, Raising Full Year 2009 Guidance Oct 20, 2009
We continue to see strong demand for pawn loans and value-priced consumer retail goods as many of our customers experience a shrinking availability of traditional consumer credit and diminished purchasing power. Our operating results this year, in the third quarter in particular, demonstrate clearly that our core, mature U.S. pawn business is extremely well-positioned to capitalize on these general economic market trends and conditions. (Primezone Releases)
Taking care of others Oct 20, 2009
In photos, displaying everything from traditional meal times to birth celebrations, Smith s time in Africa appears to have been lived to the fullest. A couple with whom she became friends even chose to name their son Smith Fondja Terrell. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Dress sales benefit charity Oct 19, 2009
The owners have declared war on traditional sales and service in the evolving procedures of cancer treatment. First-year students Rebecca Mascaro and Erin Tingley both volunteered at the event on Sunday afternoon as their pledge class philanthropy for their sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Gavin's and Guinness, a perfect union Oct 18, 2009
The festival featured mouthwatering homemade Irish dinners such as the traditional corn beef and cabbage, Guinness Stew, plenty of Guinness beer and Gavin's Irish bread ... Vendors including Lynda Bashour of Garland Girl with her collection of traditional flower headdresses and jewelry sellers set up booths to a brisk business ... The McCallans, from Long Island, said Gavin's has become their traditional family reunion gathering place. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Read more... Oct 17, 2009
Their mission was to turn 160 acres of open grassland and cottonwoods into a sanctuary for animals with special needs -- those pets who are least likely to be adopted and most likely to be euthanized in traditional shelters. The animal sanctuary is now home to approximately 70 animals, nearly two-thirds of whom are blind. (PNN Online)
Weaving through time Oct 17, 2009
Weaver Sara Helms shows a traditional basket with ears or loops, which were laced together to carry several loads ... Weaver Sara Helms shows a traditional basket with ears or loops, which were laced together to carry several loads ... Photo 1 of 1 Art World: Local tribal artists make traditional Native American baskets. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Quaint restaurant nestled in historic downtown area, with a varied menu including lamb, shepherd s pie and more traditional fare. Entres $14- $40. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Divine Consign Designer splurges for every budget Oct 15, 2009
Our goal was to make it feel more like a boutique than a traditional consignment store. Ginty and Astrella bring the perfect blend of retail, interior design and jewelry appraisal skills to their business. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Starent buy continues Cisco's direction toward collaboration and video Oct 14, 2009
The company has been laying out a map for years to move beyond its traditional switching and routing base ... Cisco needs to move beyond its traditional networking business, Christy said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
'Keeping Score' returns to KQED Oct 14, 2009
"Ives used very daring, out-there music to preserve traditional thoughts. And Shostakovich used conservative language to express forbidden thoughts.". Thomas made a basic decision, he said, "not to get involved in the claims of musicologists, but to get into what is happening in the score." He returned to major sources of information on each composer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Congo forest protector shares alternative Nobel Oct 14, 2009
The forests provided food and shelter and were the setting for traditional religions. "The forests aren't just trees," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
'The Stencil Show' Oct 14, 2009
The genre of stencil graffiti burst on the scene in the South Bronx in the '70s, and ever since that time artists, especially politically motivated and street ones, have been pushing the stencil envelope, blurring the lines between traditional art techniques, photorealism, graffiti, printmaking and design. This exhibition, with works by Adam 5100, David Soukup, Chris Stain, Ernesto Yerena, Tes One and Casey Gray, offers complex, meticulously crafted works in a wide variety of styles and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Report: Unsafe abortions kill 70,000 annually Oct 14, 2009
In one example, the report told of a Nigerian woman named Victoria who first tried to induce an abortion by drinking an herbal concoction, then consulted a traditional healer who inserted leaves in her vagina that caused internal injuries. The report estimated that 19. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Windows 7 far better than Vista Oct 14, 2009
It's just as good, and some users prefer its traditional folders to Gmail's new-fangled message labels. But the important point here is that Yahoo has an arrangement with TrueSwitch that lets new Yahoo Mail users avail themselves of TrueSwitch for free. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
FCC probes Google Voice Oct 14, 2009
He said Google could not afford to offer the service "if we paid these ludicrously high charges." Google also maintains that its Voice service should not be subject to common carrier laws because it is a free, Web-based software application, not a replacement for traditional phone service. ATmplaint comes as the FCC prepares to vote Oct. 22 on "network neutrality" rules that would prohibit the big phone and cable companies from favoring or discriminating against Internet traffic flowing over... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
4th attack in days kills 41 at Pakistani market Oct 14, 2009
The Punjab connection is significant because it means the Taliban may be spreading their influence beyond their traditional base of ethnic Pashtuns in tribal areas on both sides of the Afghan border. Ethnic Punjabis, by contrast, dominate the army and the major institutions of the Pakistani state. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC Berkeley professor shares Nobel in economics Oct 14, 2009
A nontraditional approach ... Instead of focusing on the traditional market forces of supply and demand, Williamson looked at the internal workings, culture and structure of companies to better understand how and why business decisions are made ... The Nobel selection committee noted the winners broke ground in an area outside traditional economic theories like the free market system. (San Francisco Chronicle)
California's rich keep on giving Oct 13, 2009
While many people donate through their religious organizations or traditional charities and humanitarian groups such as United Way of America or World Vision International Inc., a growing number of America's wealthiest citizens are starting their own organizations. That is particularly true in California, which has the second-largest concentration of foundations after New York. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Apache Jii festival in Globe Oct 13, 2009
Highlights include a traditional Apache prayer and blessing, and the singing - in Apache - of the national anthem. Visitors are welcome to bring cameras and camcorders to the event, which many tribal members attend in full traditional dress ... There will also be demonstrations of such traditional crafts as basket weaving and cradleboard making. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Visiting NYC: St. Mark's Place Oct 12, 2009
Japanese curry is quite different than traditional Indian curry -- the spice is milder, but it is thick like a stew and has carrots and potatoes simmered into it. It will be served in a gravy boat, so you can decide how much you want to pour on. (Suite101.com)
Barneys to prod high-end market Oct 11, 2009
Stores: In the U.S., it operates nine traditional department stores, 19 smaller and sportier Barneys Co-Op stores and 13 outlet shops. Scottsdale store: 65,000 square feet, 70 employees. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tool Chests: Guy Gear Oct 11, 2009
True, the traditional toolbox hue is fire-engine red, but who wants to be traditional. This lockable tool chest s titanium shell and I-frame construction make it both classy and rugged. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Block Party: First Between San Pedro and Central Oct 10, 2009
The secret to its success is traditional Japanese pastry ... Fugetsu-Do also sells candy and mochi (sweet Japanese rice cakes) in non-traditional flavors such as peanut butter and strawberry, to keep up with younger generations tastes. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Depot Court building Oct. 16 Oct 9, 2009
Massage is offered in a variety of styles - traditional Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue work, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Pre Natal and others. Lastly, Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance Agencies, founded in 1922, expanded their third location at Depot Court as a full service agency. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Your office: At home, in a tent, or something more formal Oct 9, 2009
Souped-up laptops, speedy broadband Internet connections and low-priced global phone plans have helped empower millions of people to ditch traditional office settings and run businesses from their homes, cars, vans or even a tent. "We've got our office now in our hands whether it's an iPhone or other various (devices) such as a BlackBerry. They all enable us to work from everywhere, to a large extent," Pratt says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dorm life in Nebraska Oct 8, 2009
I opted to live in a three-floor traditional residential hall in the centre of the campus. Alexis See Tho (left) and her residential hall's resident assistant Yume Akiyama. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chinatown’s good fortune Oct 8, 2009
The new businesses are part of a more profound metamorphosis that has seen Chinatown clean up its image as the city s beloved-if-grimy home of traditional Chinese food. Increasingly, this district is about swept streets and renovated shops that attract a more diverse crowd. (Boston Globe)
Worshipers give thanks during Blessing of the Animals (1) Oct 7, 2009
This is a traditional event in an Episcopal church, Browning said as he surveyed a crowd of worshipers he estimated to number between 150 and 175 people. The blessing asks for good health and protection for the animals and wishes them a good quality of life. (Washington Daily News, NC)
A town's love of Indian artifacts backfires Oct 4, 2009
Driving to the ridge down a bumpy desert road across a plain dotted with sagebrush, cottonwood and pinon, Hurst points to trashed "pit houses" dating from 500-700 A.D. distinctive mounds in the brush, where looters have dug for the ancient Indian tools, pottery, jewelry and blankets traditionally buried with the dead ... Hosler's small, dark store is crammed with traditional Indian jewelry, arrowheads, baskets and pots ... In his gallery in Bluff, 25 miles south of Blanding, Curtis Yanito... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Oct. 1 recreation programs Oct 3, 2009
This workout will work your entire body using a variety of traditional and nontraditional fitness techniques including Boot Camp Style training, circuits, cardio, strength and balance. Not only will you sweat, you'll have fun while doing it. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Local belly dancers putting on show Oct 1, 2009
Photos by Jared DortWEARING TRADITIONAL GARMENTS FROM THE jewelry to the pantaloons, student Marilyn Perino dances with her class during an after-school session ... Banat Tabla is a professional belly dance troupe that combines modern bellydance techniques with traditional elements of dance from around the Middle East, as well as American tribal-style dance. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Grilled buffalo on the menu Sep 30, 2009
There will be a Pow-wow complete with traditional Choctaw dancing and drumming, a Stone Age Weaponry workshop, canoe rides on the Bogue Lusa Creek and much more. Chitimacha basket weavers Scarlett and John Darden will demonstrate their skills as they have done at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. Chitimacha baskets are highly regarded and sought by collectors of Native American crafts, according to Millicent Canter, museums director. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Artists converge on the Plaza Sep 30, 2009
Wood carvings and pottery, beaded pieces, blown glass, clothing and jewelry were the non-traditional items displayed that one might not expect to find at an art fair. The more traditional elements such as oil or acrylic paintings, photography and drawings were all prevalent as well ... The fair also offered the more laid-back and traditional forms of paintings, such as streetscapes and landscapes by John Scanlon, as well as pastels and drawings from local artist Don Coons. (University News, MO)
Max & Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin DVD Re... Sep 30, 2009
In Max's Jack-o-Lantern, Max and Ruby model traditional Halloween customs like dressing in costumes and carving jack-o-lanterns to make decorations for a fun Halloween celebration. Whereas in the Max & Ruby cartoon Max's Halloween (found on the ), Ruby tried to order Max to dress as a little prince, this Halloween she is graciously allowing him to be a vampire again while she herself transforms her old princess costume into a Fairy Godmother costume by adding wings and a wand. (Suite101.com)
Photos: Coldwater Creek To Host Star Studded Blue Jeans In Pink Program To Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sep 26, 2009
Coldwater Creek's Knit Jeans offer a revolutionary and pioneering spin on traditional jeans by blending cotton and spandex into a stretchy knit that is both yarn dyed and washed to look just like denim. This proprietary process results in a great pair of stylish jeans that offer the unbelievable comfort of a knit without the stiffness of denim. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talking About Thieves Sep 24, 2009
Just last week called to speak at an event in Amsterdam, Holland dubbed Dancing with the Kings, he called all the kings, some of whom had traveled all the way from Ghana to grace the annual traditional festival thieves. Like they say, it takes one to know one. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Say it with subtlety Sep 23, 2009
The Paper Cuts () collection showcases miniature laser-cut versions of the traditional Chinese folk art encased in acrylic and framed in sterling silver ... Since paper cuts were traditionally meant to cover windows while allowing light to shine through, we decided to put them between pieces of glass or acrylic in homage to their original purpose, adds Wang. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Southbury House Tour Benefits Safe Haven Sep 23, 2009
Since moving to Old Field a year ago, Ellen and David Brown have transformed their 2,200 square-foot home into a sophisticated retreat filled with an eclectic collection of traditional furnishings and contemporary art. Without changing the footprint, the couple altered the floor plan slightly to reveal a front-to-back view of the property, added a marble mantel and architectural moldings and enlarged the living room to accommodate a baby grand piano. (Voices, CT)
Layaways pay off for many Sep 23, 2009
"We believe that traditional layaway programs are expensive,'' she said. Target has never offered the service, said Jim Cosgrove, manager of the store at 6700 Peach St. He said the retailer doesn't offer it to help keep its costs down. But Kmart's Fish said layaway isn't expensive to operate. Chirico said some stores dropped layaway when credit became easier to obtain. But credit has tightened over the past year, "so layaway seems to be gaining in popularity,'' he said. Based on customers'... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Get The Scoop On A Stock Before Buying Sep 23, 2009
In a Q&A, CEO Andrew Clark noted the online college's appeal as an affordable option to traditional universities. But shares toppled Sept. 4, when Bridgepoint's story soured 2. (Investors Business Daily)
Athens no longer cheap, but bargains exist Sep 22, 2009
Every neighborhood has a weekly street market for fruit and vegetables and good traditional restaurants, or tavernas, where tables remain stacked with side dishes and pint-sized copper jugs with house wine, well past midnight ... For something different, try Archaion Gefsis with recipes made from ingredients only used in ancient Greece (22 Kodratou, book at 210-5239661); or a classic meal at Kappari (36 Doreion, book at 210-3450288) which offers a great mix of traditional and modern food. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Condo Tower Proposed for Jewelry District (5) Sep 22, 2009
Theyre not going to get traditional financing, he said. Furthermore, Stanley added, even after the economy improves the condo market could take longer to catch up. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Fashion-wise, subdued stylishness is the word Sep 22, 2009
Maybe it's the "Mad Men" influence that has every guy looking dapper; traditional tuxedos and striking suits ruled the red carpet. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Georgetown religion listings Sep 20, 2009
Saturday the events continue, with the chowder and chili lunch and the traditional Saturday-night supper turkey with all the fixings ... At 9 a.m., the Classic Worship Service features more traditional liturgies and music with Sunday School for elementary-aged children and nursery care for very young children (refreshments and fellowship follow worship) ... Sunday morning worship services at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Route 1, Topsfield, are at 8 a.m. for traditional service, 9:30 a.m. new... (Georgetown Record, MA)
* FEATURE : Bangladeshs bedey abandon waterways Sep 20, 2009
They mostly survive by being skilled snake charmers or by selling ornaments, traditional medicine and cosmetics in villages. Some Bangladeshis believe they also have secret healing powers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
St. Paul AME Church to host African fashion show Sep 18, 2009
On Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., there will be an African fashion show introducing the latest styles and trends in African dress of traditional and contemporary fashions. The African bazaar will open at 2:45 p.m. with vendors selling African crafts, books, jewelry and more. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
These sellers range from the more traditional vendors of novelty items like glassware and video collections to families looking to sell their old stuff. Seiler said that more households are moving their tag sales to the flea market because it brings in more people, and a selling space is affordable at $15 a day. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Cy Vance wins Manhattan prosecutor primary Sep 16, 2009
Many of the new Democrats are in district 00004000 s carried by Republican John McCain in last year's presidential contest; others are in traditional swing districts that have proved tough for either party to hold. From New Hampshire to Nevada, House Democrats also will be forced to defend votes on Obama's $757 billion economic recovery package and on energy legislation viewed by many as a job killer in an already weak economy. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Osage comes alive with Autumn Artistry Sep 14, 2009
Area artisans along with traditional local and new food vendors will pepper the downtown Osage area. The bounty of fall goods and fun will continue at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds with additional activities and exhibits, crafters, artists, quilters and harvest goods on display and for sale, along with food vendors and a beer garden. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
6-Year-Old Boy Runs Onto Comerica Park Field Sep 13, 2009
If youve been wondering whether or not to buy a hybrid or a diesel car, check out how they stack up against each other and traditional gas powered rides. Try these simple and fun ways to break out of your routine and find a more positive, confident you. (Click2Houston, TX)
Soft Landing In Store For Shopping Nets Sep 13, 2009
George said that in the case of QVC, the shopping channel has been outperforming the traditional retail sector and in many cases is taking away share from big box retailers. SHOPPING AROUND How the two largest home-shopping channels have performed. (Multichannel News)
Heckling Of President Rare In US History Sep 12, 2009
Many Stunned By 'You Lie' Outburst. JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Read more... Sep 11, 2009
Gordon has been a strong supporter of engineering education that goes beyond traditional technological preparation, a mandate supported by a recent Carnegie Foundation report on the future of engineering education. Engineers invent and bring to market new technologies that enable advances in health care, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, communications, energy productionthe full range of human activity, says Gordon. (PNN Online)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
18-20: Pickin' in the Pines: Music festival with traditional and acoustic bands, workshops, dance, kids activities and camping. Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Flagstaff. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Unfair rules hurt consumers Sep 7, 2009
Apart from publicizing these actions, both new and traditional media showcase their roles in conducting surveys. In the latest joint survey conducted by Sohu. (Xinhuanet, China)
Teens plus Torah on their own terms (3) Sep 7, 2009
Torah High The supplementary school, now called simply Akiva, offers traditional courses in Judaics and Hebrew language for students in grades 8-12 ... High-school language credit is available from some high schools for the traditional Hebrew track, although some schools (such as Beachwood) already teach Hebrew as a foreign language. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
The Central City Synagogue (848) Sep 5, 2009
After that, synagogue members will march the Torah through the streets under a chuppah, a traditional Jewish canopy ... In addition to the convenience of a Downtown synagogue, Goldsmith and others also appreciate Greenwalds traditional yet forward-thinking approach. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Plan purchases a year early to get bargains Sep 5, 2009
Traditionally, bargain-hunters shop for leftover models this month as dealers push out current-year models to make room for the new ... Green Monday is the traditional last day that products ordered online can arrive in time for Christmas without rush mailing. (USA Today -- Money)
