Asia's Vegas (The Australian)
THERE are myriad casinos in the new Macau and the similarity with Nevada's famous gambling capital is inevitable....more...FLASHBACK: Our definitive Meet Matt Millen story from 2001 (Detroit Free Press)
We know the obvious, that he is the man tapped as the latest architect to remove that awful phrase: The Lions have won just one playoff game since their NFL title in 1957. But what about the other things, the stuff away from football? What don't we know about this former Pro Bowl linebacker who at age 43 has been given the job of rebuilding the Lions into a thing of envy -- the kind of proud ......more... Starting point to home decor is finding your style (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
With the change of seasons comes the urge to cocoon. And if your chrysalis needs some rejuvenation, interior designers say those considering a change need to decide first on their design style....more... Our fall/winter calendar lists New Orleans area fundraisers (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
After a week's delay caused by Hurricane Gustav, here is our fall/winter calendar of area benefits. So open up your social calendars and start red-circling dates. SEPTEMBER NO/AIDS TASK FORCE: The NO/AIDS Walk, originally set for Sept. 14, has been......more... Treasure hunt at consignment shops (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By HEATHER SVOKOS Is it time to say toodles to the extra chaise longue or the black marble coffee table that no longer knock your socks off? Or, on the flip side, you?ve been jonesing for an affordable red Asian cabinet, an old player piano, or a pair of kicky barstools for your retro kitchen. There is an answer that doesn?t involve the words "yard sale" or "Craigslist." It?s the world of ......more... Daily Messenger Bulletin Board (Canandaigua Daily Messenger)
Event happenings in and around the Yates county areas this week. ...more... Peek at the Week (Mount Prospect Times)
Deadline for items for Peek at the Week is 10 days before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, church events, reunions and support groups to Peek at the Week, Pioneer Press, 130 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068, fax to (847) 696-3229, or e-mail to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for publication. ...more... |