Keeping us wired, independently (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Entrepreneurs are the knights errant of business, and small, independent entrepreneurs are the boldest and bravest of these knights, sallying forth with only a sword and a business plan to do battle with the armies of corporate groupthink. We are not surprised that Denton has an inordinate number of such men and women – they seem to thrive here along with music and high school football – but we …

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Current Temp: 53°F Sunday, September 20, 2009 (Colorado Springs Independent)

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

If you’re wondering where old Colorado meets new, the 31st annual Holly Berry House Folk Art Festival has your answer. Not only does it provide a chance to tour the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (3202 Chambers Way, 633-2026) and visit ranch animals, but it’s also putting up some collectible Santas for sale.

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Current Temp: 53°F Sunday, September 20, 2009 (Colorado Springs Independent)

Rustic initiative (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Entrepreneurial spirits sometimes emerge during difficult times. Corinth residents Mark Simmons, 45, and his wife, Maria, 42, decided last year to open a rustic Southwestern shop in Denton using their retirement funds.

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Add drama to focal walls with stylish paint, finishes (The Post and Courier)

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Walls are the ultimate decorator’s surface, an empty canvas to embellish with an endless variety of colors, motifs and designs. With so much wall space, it can be daunting to narrow down your choices. Even choosing a color strikes fear in the hearts of many homeowners.

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Olana summer party brings spotlight to Chinese objects (Register-Star)

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

When it comes to Olana, visitors are captivated by everything from the trees to the river to the subtle, unique details found both outside and inside artist Frederic Church’s historic home.

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Business : 7/1/2009 (Plumas County News)

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

JULY’S MONEY SAVING COUPONS Last month we published a coupon booklet full of great deals from local merchants throughout the Quincy, Portola and Indian Valley areas. Because it was packed full of some really great deals, it was a big hit with both the consumers and businesses.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Suburban)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Café on South Broadway on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Independent)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Cafe on South Broadway in South Amboy on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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A Return to Oz in L.A. (The Advocate)

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Tuesday night Los Angeles was somewhere over the rainbow as the L.A. Fashion Institute of Design & Technology hosted an art and fashion show of ruby slippers by the likes of Jimmy Choo to celebrate the release of the 70th anniversary collector’s edition of The Wizard of Oz.

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Merle, Betty Bare stage dinner to celebrate 160 total years of life (Gulf Breeze News)

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Merle and Betty Bare’s birthdays were in May; Merle was 85 on May 23 and Betty was 75 on May 16. But instead of celebrating mutual birthdays, they added 85 +75 = 160 and celebrated the total numbers of years they have been on this earth.

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