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It's the best spring ever, green and lush, and baby robins are chittering in their nest in the maple tree and the smell of blossoms is in the air - and yet we dour Scots cannot forget that April 27 was the anniversary of our ignominious defeat at the Battle of Dunbar, our good King John stripped of his regalia, and the Stone of Scone hauled off to ..... Read the Full Article.

Published: Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:56 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:56 p.m. Even in a season when designers made no secret about reining in prices to appeal to the newly chastened luxury consumer, it is still possible to walk into a store and wonder what exactly they were thinking when a pair of khaki cotton pants - right ..... Read the Full Article.

Close FASHION From Phat to Skinny Russell Simmons switches to preppy sweaters, fitted pants By RAY A. SMITH NEW YORK - When rap-music mogul Russell Simmons reached inside his closet for a pair of pants to wear to a business meeting, he pulled out a pair of Rogan jeans that fit him... Read the Full Article.

Michelle Baldwin, 35, of Spokane, packs her 3-month-old daughter, Katie, and 4-year-old Mia through the lines to get her family's race numbers at the Bloomsday 2010 packet pickup and trade show Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Spokane Convention Center... Read the Full Article.

Belleville, IL April 30, 2010 - Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability, according to the National Stroke Association ... Read the Full Article.

Livonia, Mich. April 29, 2010 -- Redplum.com, one of the fastest growing online coupon sites and a leading provider of deals and savings on brands consumers want most, is offering meaningful gift and entertaining ideas for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9 - all with your budget in mind... Read the Full Article.

Could this be you? "Cirque Dreams Illumination" has a slot open for a Portland performer... Read the Full Article.

Separatist leader Sergei Bagapsh has said he will not allow international observers to enter the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, RFE/RL's Georgian Service reports... Read the Full Article.

April 30, 2010: ForecastIQ projects that 18 of 27 retailers tracked will see growth for April, the fourth month in a row its forecasts have improved... Read the Full Article.

Yesterday's deposition of former Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler general counsel David Boden was by all accounts a real weepfest... Read the Full Article.

What didn't we know, and when didn't we know it? Celebrity gossip sites have been trolling the records for clues that Sandra Bullock had a new little man in her life, Louis Bardo Bullock, whose adoption was announced Wednesday in what the Ministry's Preach It! column called "one of the most ninja public relations moves ... out of an A-list ..... Read the Full Article.

Frustrated when an item has no price tag? Hate wandering around the store searching for a sales associate? Target has your back... Read the Full Article.

I hope this email finds you all happy, healthy & getting ready for the beautiful stretch of weather that lies before us... Read the Full Article.

Columbus A report released Friday by Prosper Technologies found that same-store sales forecasts have improved, for the fourth month in a row... Read the Full Article.

New York City New York & Co. said Thursday that its longtime CEO and chairman will retire next year and be replaced by a former top executive at Bebe Stores... Read the Full Article.

'Ask Hilary Live' Reader Makeover - oufits for summer celebrations Hilary Alexander upgrades the wardrobe of a busy GP, sourcing the perfect outfits for her children's graduation ceremonies and a royal garden party... Read the Full Article.

Get ready for the summer with this sale. Through Sunday May 2, save on men's and women's shorts at Gap... Read the Full Article.

As the mother of triplets born at 32 weeks, Mary Boden uttered the first sigh of relief when her daughters, weighing 4 pounds, 3 1/2 pounds and 2 1/4 pounds, sat up and walked on schedule... Read the Full Article.

Lands End feels like wilderness, but it's just a short hop from San Francisco's urban core... Read the Full Article.

Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between April 24 and April 26: April 24 Burglary: Overnight, 2822 Auburn Way N. Somebody broke a rear door lock and stole undisclosed property from the Pho Dinh restaurant... Read the Full Article.

VF Corp., the maker of Wrangler and Lee jeans, said Friday that its first-quarter profit rose a better-than-expected 62%, helped by global demand for its brands from North Face jackets to Vans sneakers... Read the Full Article.

It's the best spring ever, green and lush, and baby robins are chittering in their nest in the maple tree and the smell of blossoms is in the air - and yet we dour Scots cannot forget that April 27 was the anniversary of our ignominious defeat at the Battle of Dunbar, our good King John stripped of his regalia, and the Stone of Scone hauled off to ..... Read the Full Article.

Not just a place to rest your pretty little head a ' a fresh, colorful pillow can instantly pretty up your space... Read the Full Article.

DeKalb County triplets Lauren, Stephanie and Allison Boden earned the top three academic spots in Lakeside High School's class of 2010, scoring a 4.28, 4.23 and 4.23, respectively... Read the Full Article.

As far as we know, James Bond never had children. While he often found himself tied up, he always managed to avoid getting tied down... Read the Full Article.

Noodle & Boo This all-natural luxury skincare line is the perfect companion for sensitive skin... Read the Full Article.

Passion - It is not a word that most of us think about when we used adjectives to describe our work... Read the Full Article.

The Portland Development Commission 's potential office move brings fresh attention to its prospective new landlord, TMT Development Co... Read the Full Article.

Over the years, my wife Laurie and I have had the privilege of skiing with a lot of different people from all walks of life... Read the Full Article.

In some ways, it's weird to us that Ewan McGregor isn't a bigger star. He's A-list handsome, a better-than-average actor and -- from his breakout performance as a charismatic smackhead in the mid-'90s Brit-indie sensation " Trainspotting " to his star-making turn in Baz Luhrmann 's high-camp musical smash " Moulin Rouge " -- he's never been afraid ..... Read the Full Article.

Amazon wants to take a bite out of eBay's lucrative PayPal business, which has been the online auction leader's growth engine the past few years... Read the Full Article.

Ita s been six months since we learned Scott Rothstein was running a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, and the fallout is still whirling through the community like a buzz saw... Read the Full Article.

From jorts , overalls, capris , bell-bottoms, bootcuts and jeggings , there are enough options to to flatter every body type... Read the Full Article.

Specialty apparel chain New York & Co. Inc. announced that its Chairman and CEO Richard P. Crystal intends to retire from the company and its board of directors when his employment agreement expires on Feb.11, 2011... Read the Full Article.

As the only child of an overprotective, widowed father, Angie King almost couldn't help but feel smothered... Read the Full Article.

The Milken Institute's Global Conference ran April 26 through 28 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ... Read the Full Article.

Says Wendy: "My mom is hard to shop for because she has opposite styles. Her wardrobe is rather bright while her home is rather dull... Read the Full Article.

Jewish players in the NFL are rare commodities, but now fans of the San Francisco 49ers have one to root for in Taylor Mays... Read the Full Article.

April 30, 2010 -- Santa Monica Place announced on Thursday that "an inventive hybrid of a wine bar and beer garden designed to bring the best of Sonoma wine country to Santa Monica" will be part of the rooftop dining experience at the redesigned mall set to open on Aug... Read the Full Article.

Separatist leader Sergei Bagapsh has said he will not allow international observers to enter the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, RFE/RL's Georgian Service reports... Read the Full Article.

A PENDLE teacher climbed on to the roof of a bay window to alert a sleeping 89-year-old resident his house was on fire... Read the Full Article.

In time, I think this expectation will leak into realspace as well. In this post, I explore what that might look like... Read the Full Article.

In today's TMZ Update, Lindsay Lohan has violated the terms of her probation and is headed for a showdown in court next month that will almost certainly land her in jail.Lohan -- who is on probation for DUI -- has not fulfilled the alcohol education requirement laid down by the judge ... TMZ has learned.Judge Marsha Revel made it clear to Lindsay ..... Read the Full Article.

Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe names Bebe Heiskell and Shirley Smith co-recipients of 2010 Distinguished Service Award From left: Doris White; award recipient Bebe Heiskell, Walker County commissioner; Greg Anderson, president of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe; award recipient Shirley Smith, executive director of the Learning Center of ..... Read the Full Article.

Lands End feels like wilderness, but it's just a short hop from San Francisco's urban core... Read the Full Article.

Wedding season is upon us. The bonus about being a bride or a member of her entourage is that you don't have to worry about what you'll wear to the event ... Read the Full Article.

Redplum.com , one of the fastest growing online coupon sites and a leading provider of deals and savings on brands consumers want most, is offering meaningful gift and entertaining ideas for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9 - all with your budget in mind... Read the Full Article.

Rebecca Hall, Ann Guilbert and Amanda Peet stand in the Manhattan apartment that Catherine Keener and Oliver Platt's characters plan to take over - once Guilbert's character passes away... Read the Full Article.

Florida based Insurance Office of America has added seven new producers. Barry Nordstrom and David Mohn join IOA's San Diego operation... Read the Full Article.

Walk in to find antique mirrors, quirky hats, flowers and owl rings. The ceiling is adorned with decoupage newspaper and unique light fixtures all surrounding large bronze colored letters spelling "Nomad" behind a counter where someone will be, no doubt, offering a smile when you enter... Read the Full Article.