Corporate sponsors pile on for new arena

July 31st, 2010
Consol Energy's name is in red and black letters atop the new Uptown arena. But visitors will spot plenty of other familiar corporate names as they stroll the concourses and take in the view from their seats... Read the Full Article.

Shoppers Out In Full Force For Sales Tax Holiday

July 31st, 2010
Shoppers took advantage of the sales tax holiday in Mississippi on Saturday. They'll have until midnight to get on top of the great deals without paying any sales tax for the second year in a row... Read the Full Article.

Peaches, apples and blueberries … fresh fruit ripe for the picking

July 31st, 2010
Kimberly Ferraro picks peaches at Ayersa Orchard. She drove all the way from Elkin to Cana, Va., to get peaches right off the tree... Read the Full Article.

Shopping notes for July 31

July 31st, 2010
Here are some current and upcoming shopping-related events. Please check northjersey.com/shoptalk for more shopping news... Read the Full Article.

Thousands Say Goodbye to Gospel Icon Walter Hawkins

July 31st, 2010
Originally published July 31, 2010 Walter Hawkins performs during an event celebrating Black Music Month in the East Room of the White House, June 17, 2008... Read the Full Article.

Bangladesh garment workers protest over wages, clash with police

July 31st, 2010
Police charged with batons, fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the stone-throwing workers at Ashulia, a major industrial hub of about 300 garment factories that supply clothing to international companies such as Wal-Mart, H&M, Gap, JCPenney, Kohl's, Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger... Read the Full Article.

New Santa Monica mall going for the upscale

July 31st, 2010
Since designing Santa Monica Place mall more than three decades ago, Frank Gehry has become a world-renowned architect and Santa Monica has become one of the most lively and thriving beach cities... Read the Full Article.

Mad Men Style: the times are a changin’

July 31st, 2010
Season Four of AMC's " Mad Men " opens exactly a year after Season Three ended and initially, it seems as though things have simmered down and it's back to business... Read the Full Article.

Texas A&M tT SEC If Promise Is Not Kept?

July 31st, 2010
Just when you thought expansion talk was over, it starts up again. When it seemed the Big 12 had survived, teams jumped ship into other conferences... Read the Full Article.

Growth: Primark is aiming to dominate the British discount clothing market and expand overseas.

July 31st, 2010
Discount clothing giant Primark has poached a key director from top rival Matalan, as it prepares for a surge in growth... Read the Full Article.

Young Women’s Alliance’s Fashion Evolution at the Driskill Hotel

July 31st, 2010
Michael Barnes is the Austin American-Statesman's social columnist. He lives in South Austin with his partner, Kip, two dogs and two cats... Read the Full Article.

Kids Closet Connection Sale

July 31st, 2010
September 29th- October 1st A American Legion Hall 4826 Frederick Ave A Kid's Closet Connection isA a twice yearly sale that brings area families togetherA to sell their children's outgrown, gently used clothing, toys, equipment, and much more, and in turn, to purchase nearly new items in great condition at a fraction of the retail price... Read the Full Article.

Fashion Beat: Beach Bags

July 31st, 2010
The trend for beach bags this year is bold. Use them to make a statement at the beach... Read the Full Article.

Dozens injured in Bangladesh garment protests

July 31st, 2010
Thousands of protesting garment workers in Bangladesh clashed with police, injuring dozens of people Saturday amid continued violence over a new minimum wage... Read the Full Article.

“Mission” Impossible? Define Your Performance in Actionable Terms

July 31st, 2010
Article July 31, 2010 Some mission statements are deliberately designed to be so broad, vague and socially desirable that it is impossible to be against them... Read the Full Article.

Oh, The Sweet Stink (?) Of The Sea

July 31st, 2010
But what is it that makes the seaside air so invigorating? Not ozone, as your auntie or granny might have told you, adding that it was "good for you". A whiff of ozone down the Tube , where it used to be added to kill airborne germs , or more recently standing by a photocopier, should soon disabuse anyone of that misapprehension... Read the Full Article.

Neepawa band bringing rhythm of the isles to Interlake shows

July 31st, 2010
What started as a tribute to a Neepawa Collegiate colleague has turned into a seven-year ride for Celtic/folk band Swamp Gas, which has made many Irish and non-Irish, hearts beat with the rhythm of the isles and Maritimes... Read the Full Article.

Lopez Tops Time Charts in Opening Practice at Autobahn

July 31st, 2010
Carrying the momentum of his first career SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series race victory at Toronto two weeks ago, RJ Lopez, of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, posted the quickest time in Friday morninga s opening practice session for the Harraha s Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda... Read the Full Article.

Beware scammer

July 31st, 2010
The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennessee shoppers that during these three days of savings, you can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies and computer purchases... Read the Full Article.

Volunteers scour Chetco River during annual checkup

July 31st, 2010
More than two dozen volunteers scoured the Chetco River for trash and other problems Wednesday in the annual Chetco River Check-up. With long-term thermometers in the river for the summer season, it was the first year volunteers were not asked to also take the river's temperature... Read the Full Article.

It’s in his jeans

July 31st, 2010
Jason Trotzuka TMs Fidelity Denim is a boutique brand now sold in Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Harry Rosen and in countries as far flung as Japan, Germany, France, U.K. and Spain... Read the Full Article.

Family set to appear on live talent show

July 31st, 2010
A TALENTED Finchley family will perform live on a television on Sunday. Known as Jacobs Street, the family will sing and dance for the public's votes on Channel 5a s new show, Dona t Stop Believing, which starts at 7pm... Read the Full Article.

Aeropostale perpetuating the waif ideal with ’skinny’ jeans

July 31st, 2010
Run by an attachment parenting dad with three kids, this site is your best place to learn more about attachment parenting , keep up-to-date on parenting news, and much more... Read the Full Article.

Young cyclists take on big challenge

July 31st, 2010
YOUNG cyclists are saddling up for the challenge of a lifetime to raise thousands of pounds for charity... Read the Full Article.

Double tumour survivor saddles up for surgeons

July 31st, 2010
A MAN who survived two deadly brain tumours is getting on his bike to raise cash for the surgeons who saved his life... Read the Full Article.

The team of Stourbridge cyclists who are on their bikes for charity cash

July 31st, 2010
A TEAM of cyclists from the Stourbridge area are geared up to travel more than 1,000 miles in a gruelling charity challenge... Read the Full Article.

Camo is cool for school

July 31st, 2010
Camouflage is one thing you can't hide from this back-to-school season. The print has been growing in popularity for kids over the past few years, and that only increases as designers and manufacturers develop new colour combinations - for boys and girls - and find new trendy places to put it, such as pant cuffs and bag straps... Read the Full Article.

Sound reasons to support Weymouth Women’s Refuge

July 31st, 2010
A WOMAN who lived in a safe house will sing at a fundraising concert in aid of the Weymouth Womena s Refuge... Read the Full Article.

Macy’s Back to School Sale 2010

July 31st, 2010
Macy's Back to School Sale 2010 has savings and values through Sunday, August 1. Plus, take an extra 15% or 10% off when you use your Macy's Card or Shopping Pass... Read the Full Article.

**Nonsociety’s 1st Ever Online Garage Sale!!!**

July 31st, 2010
2) You will send me an email to Julia@NonSociety.com with the following: - -> A. Your offer - -> B. Any supplemental material/persuasive pleas - -> C. If you can't come pick it up at my apt in NYC, you agree to pay S&H. 3) All payments will be in cash or through Paypal - or a trade! 4) TRADES: I'm just suggesting this because I think it's a really ..... Read the Full Article.

Adolfo Dominguez Adopts Animal Welfare Policy that Impacts Use of Wool and Exotic Skins

July 31st, 2010
Top Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez has announced his company's adoption of a vigorous new animal welfare policy, helped by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals US... Read the Full Article.

Spain’s News of the Week: Take Two

July 31st, 2010
As if Wednesday's historic vote by the Catalan parliament in Spain to ban bullfighting wasn't enough to make you scream "OlA ," we've just heard that oh-so-iconic Spanish design house Adolfo Dominguez S.A. has not only signed on to shun fur, it has also agreed not to purchase or sell exotic skins, clothing made from down plucked from live ..... Read the Full Article.

At Bay bridge-tunnel, a dining destination

July 31st, 2010
Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery The former Sea Gull Pier Restaurant on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnela TMs first island has been transformed into a grill and gift shop with eye-popping views of the bay, the fishing pier and water traffic... Read the Full Article.

The Buzz | Justin Timberlake fashion line debuts at Target

July 31st, 2010
Justin Timberlake's "William Rast" fashion line will hit Target stores in December... Read the Full Article.

State Fair off to roaring start

July 31st, 2010
Opening day at the Montana State Fair was one of prehistoric proportions. A white tent in the parking lot of the Four Seasons Arena on Friday seemed unassuming enough, until visitors heard the ancient shrieks and roars of the inhabitants inside... Read the Full Article.

San Francisco police should hire civilian investigators

July 31st, 2010
Police Chief George Gascon, shown at last year's swearing-in with Mayor Gavin Newsom, is clearing away the cobwebs and trying new tactics... Read the Full Article.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston a oeNicholas Nixon: Family Album’ ~ Photography Exhibit

July 31st, 2010
Boston, MA - If scrap-bookers ever need inspiration, they should see the new a oeNicholas Nixon: Family Albuma photography exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts... Read the Full Article.

Two new stores to open at Scottsdale Fashion Square

July 31st, 2010
The most recent wing to open in Scottsdale Fashion Square has been booming with activity... Read the Full Article.

Macy’s, Inc. Reports Earnings of 55 Cents Per Diluted Share for the…

July 31st, 2010
Macy's, Inc. A today reported earnings of 55 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011, ended July 30, 2011... Read the Full Article.

Target Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

July 31st, 2010
Target Corporation today reported net earnings of $704 million for the quarter ended July 30, 2011, compared with $679 million in the quarter ended July 31, 2010... Read the Full Article.

Organic Quilting Cotton - Cloud9 Fabrics Responds to a Gap in the Eco-Friendly Market

July 31st, 2010
The New Jersey-based Cloud9 Fabrics, founded by Michelle Engel Bencsko and Gina Pantastico, is a company that creates 100 percent certified organic cotton fabric for the use of crafting and quilting... Read the Full Article.

Man holds up eastside Erie bank at gunpoint

July 31st, 2010
A man with a scarf over his face walked into an Erie bank, waved a gun in the air and told the tellers to fill a bag with money... Read the Full Article.

Shoppers celebrate tax-free holiday

July 31st, 2010
AMANDA McCOY/SUN HERALD Shoppers enter the Gap Outlet at Prime Outlets in Gulfport on Friday to take advantage of Mississippi's second annual sales-tax holiday... Read the Full Article.

Stores ramp up back-to-school promotions

July 31st, 2010
The back-to-school retail bell has rung.Consumers are out earlier, perhaps giving themselves time to get the best bargains... Read the Full Article.

Sheila’s out shopping: Bag it

July 30th, 2010
Air travel is not only getting more expensive but more difficult. You are being charged for checked baggage, food, head sets and certain seats; you have to take off your shoes, belts, jewelry and jackets while going through security; and you cana t carry-on liquids or gels larger than 3 ounces... Read the Full Article.

Bangladesh: Workers riot over low wages

July 30th, 2010
A Bangladeshi garment worker shouts slogans at a rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo / AP... Read the Full Article.

Lingerie for Every Body Type

July 30th, 2010
They say that one secret to French women's sex appeal is that they always wear lingerie, even if no one else will see it... Read the Full Article.

A Big Upgrade for Guess?

July 30th, 2010
After spending the past few years bouncing between a two- and three-star rank , Guess? has recently impressed enough top-performing members of our 165,000-strong Motley Fool CAPS community to break out and reach four stars ... Read the Full Article.

Top suggestion to solving budget crunch? Legalize pot

July 30th, 2010
Gov. Gregoire is looking for ways to fill a $300 million budget gap and is asking the people for ideas... Read the Full Article.

Media: August 2010

July 30th, 2010
"I felt that there was nothing that went behind the scenes showing how human the process of making art is: its mistakes, conundrums, miracle moments, etc... Read the Full Article.
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