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Most economists say the global recession has probably peaked, but what will the recovery look like? In some sectors, consumer spending is on the rise, and we're spotting more and more post-recession flowers blooming... Read the Full Article.

Target and the Georgia Council for the Arts offer free funds for field trips and teacher training... Read the Full Article.

SPOILER ALERT I am not convinced the 70% increase in cat litter sales during snowy weather is due to it being used to grit driveways ... Read the Full Article.

Nearly 3 weeks prior to my University graduation, my mother Linda Jones took me to a department store for my graduation present - a suit... Read the Full Article.

Makeup artist Sonia Kashuk says a go-to eye and lip combo is key for looking pulled-together. "The colors should be pretty and modern but not overly trendy." Her equivalent of a tailored blouse and slim pants: smoky brown eyes and sheer rose lips... Read the Full Article.

The Senate can pass legislation overhauling the U.S. health-care system by August with some Republican support even with the a oewackya cost assessment of the Congressional Budget Office , Senator Charles Schumer said... Read the Full Article.

CIT Group Inc. advisers, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley , are discussing options for funding the lender if it enters bankruptcy, people with knowledge of the matter said... Read the Full Article.

Most of the 370 outlets of bankrupt U.S. outdoor clothing retailer Eddie Bauer will remain open, its new buyer says... Read the Full Article.

German automaker Volkswagen is planning a complete acquisition of sports car manufacturer Porsche, sources say... Read the Full Article.

SEATTLE -- A San Francisco private-equity firm won a bankruptcy-court auction for Eddie Bauer's assets and plans to keep most of its stores and employees, the retailer said yesterday... Read the Full Article.

Rhodes Cos. creditors agree to mediation The Rhodes Cos., the homebuilding and development companies that filed for bankruptcy in late March, avoided a legal battle with creditors on Friday when key participants in the case agreed to mediation... Read the Full Article.

NEW YORK a ' Investors are betting that a resurgent rally will continue. Stocks ended little changed Friday but held onto an enormous rally for the week... Read the Full Article.

The fun began Friday during the Covington Days celebration with a barbecue, balloon relay and fireworks at the Covington Christian Fellowship... Read the Full Article.

Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc is in talks to buy the U.S. Northeast operations of rival Health Net Inc, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday... Read the Full Article.

Golden Gate Capital won an auction for Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc with a $286 million cash bid and agreed to keep open most of its 370 stores, the bankrupt outdoor apparel retailer said on Friday... Read the Full Article.

San Francisco investment firm Golden Gate Capital has won the bankruptcy auction for the Eddie Bauer chain with a $286 million offer, besting several liquidators, and a plan to keep open most of the outdoor-clothing retailer's 370 stores in the U.S. and Canada... Read the Full Article.

Seemingly undeterred by one of the most difficult retail environments in decades, the San Francisco private-equity firm that won a bankruptcy-court auction for Eddie Bauer's assets Friday has been shopping around for retail businesses... Read the Full Article.

There's still a lot I don't know about bankruptcy, but I seem to learn more every week... Read the Full Article.

Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc.'s bankruptcy auction was won by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private-equity firm, with a $286 million bid and a plan to keep most of the outdoor-clothing chain's stores open... Read the Full Article.

VF Corp. has failed in its bid to buy Eddie Bauer, the bankrupt retailer known for its outdoor clothing... Read the Full Article.

If you try to camp to take your family. Camp and family things together. Most of them with family and all can be... Read the Full Article.

Golden Gate Capital has gone outdoors for its latest purchase in the e-commerce industry... Read the Full Article.

The highest and best offer for clothing retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. was $286 million, $84 million above the bid with which it entered Ch... Read the Full Article.

The Senate can pass legislation overhauling the U.S. health-care system by August with some Republican support even with the a oewackya cost estimates by the Congressional Budget Office , Senator Charles Schumer said... Read the Full Article.

CIT Group Inc. advisers, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley, have begun discussing options for funding the lender if it succumbs to bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter... Read the Full Article.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WEST 16TH STREET: Police arrested a boy Sunday after he assaulted his mom and grandma at their residence... Read the Full Article.

In this March 23, 2006 file photo, LaToya Jackson arrives for the Collection Bebe fall 2006 show during the Mercedes-Benz fashion week in Culver City, Calif... Read the Full Article.

Bankrupt retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings says it has found a buyer and will not face liquidation... Read the Full Article.

TOMORROW Join Christy Turlington at Temperley London 's East Hampton boutique for a night of shopping and a silent auction... Read the Full Article.

Nothing screams, "summer!" louder than a picnic. It's the most relaxing way to enjoy the great outdoors, it is an effortless way to bring young, old and everyone in between together, and all it takes is a patch of grass or sand, some snacks and drinks, and a blanket.A It's an adventure, a feast, and a party all at once, and you don't actually have ..... Read the Full Article.

Are you in? Project Runway finally returns to television Aug. 20, with two DFW-based designers in its sewing kit... Read the Full Article.

CIT Group Inc. advisers, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley, have begun discussing options for funding the lender if it succumbs to bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter... Read the Full Article.

Undoubtedly, few Kenyan artistes have had as much global impact as Suzanna Owiyo... Read the Full Article.

Seattle Eddie Bauer Holdings announced Friday the final results of its bankruptcy sale process... Read the Full Article.

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Bellevue-based Eddie Bauer could have a new owner today. According to reports by Bloomberg News, Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based leading private equity firm with $9 billion in capital under management, has offered $286 million for the company... Read the Full Article.

Buy Comedy DVDs & Get $7.50 in Movie Money to see Bruno. www.summerofcomedy.com Hollywood Video Powerplay Take Control of your Entertainment... Read the Full Article.

Lessons of a Learning Leader. 'Lest I missed anything in my youth' pearcemayfield.com www.pearcemayfield.com We are a training and consultancy services company specialising in best practice programme and project management methods such as MSP and PRINCE2... Read the Full Article.

Not the ones running amok around Colorado Springs this time of year. These are pampered show bears, who do stunts and wear flowers around their necks... Read the Full Article.

For the woman who favors advanced planning, there are some great bargains on fall merchandise now! Some handbags and boots are $100-200 off! Shop Nordstrom Today through Sunday July 19th... Read the Full Article.

When Nordstrom has one of its few storewide sales, it's worth taking notice. The annual Anniversary Sale, which begins at 8 a.m. Friday, July 17, continues through August 2. You'll find great discounts on new merchandise for fall, including True Religion jeans for women for $189.99 and Rock & Republic jeans for men for $159.99 . Plus, lots and lots ..... Read the Full Article.

San Francisco private-equity firm Golden Gate Capital won a bankruptcy court auction for Eddie Bauer's assets and plans to keep most of its stores and employees, the retailer said Friday... Read the Full Article.

Golden Gate Capital, one of the numerous bidders interested in acquiring Eddie Bauer in yesterday's auction, came out the winner, according to WWD... Read the Full Article.

Golden Gate Capital won an auction for the assets of Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. with an all-cash bid of $286 million, the bankrupt outdoor apparel retailer said Friday... Read the Full Article.

The black metal star, with the star of classic cinema such as Ghost Rider , Next , Knowing , and Captain Corelli's Mandolin ... Read the Full Article.

Take a peek at H&M's Fall/Winter campaign by Terry Richardson, courtesy of Design Scene ... Read the Full Article.

Never the Speedo, but occasionally the statement. Here's how to look good at the beach, with or without a tan... Read the Full Article.

Since the collapse of the debt-fueled consumer spending era in 2007, investors have been anxiously waiting signals that shoppers didn't flee the retail scene forever... Read the Full Article.

Baltimore Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr. / July 2, 2009 ) Glimpsed: Federal Hill pub crawl Christine Simeone describes her style as "preppy eclectic." Certainly seersucker is a preppy mainstay... Read the Full Article.

Bankrupt outdoor apparel company Eddie Bauer Holdings announced Friday that it had been bought by Golden Gate Capital... Read the Full Article.