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- VIDEO: Local greenhouse grows selection to niche market Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMOBERLIN — For decades, Green Circle Growers, 51051 US 20, Oberlin, has produced bedding plants and seasonal plants such as Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias for sale in Walmart, Home Depot, Heinen’s, Giant Eagle and others.
- AG candidate Fernandez says fighting public corruption will be priority Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:12PMPROVIDENCE –– Joe Fernandez began pondering a run for attorney general three years ago when he was Providence city solicitor.
- AG candidate Fernandez says fighting public corruption will be priority Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:00PMFormer Providence city solicitor says he also wants to establish cyber-crimes unit
- Can the president boost jobs and the economy between now and Election Day? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:30PMChris Farrell is economics editor for the nationally syndicated public radio program Marketplace Money. He is the author of The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better (Bloomsbury Press)
- How to be...Paris Hilton Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:30PMOMG! It’s not easy being a squillionairess – the A-list parties, the shopping sprees... In an exclusive interview, businesswoman extraordinaire Paris, 29, gives us the low-down on the secrets to being an international playgirl
- Advice for saving travel costs, from fares to accommodation Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:23PMStock-market jitters and the falling Canadian dollar have spooked consumers, including travellers.
- BBQ Bargains Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:41AMTips on saving big bucks this holiday weekend. Home - Homemaking - Frugality - Chats and Forums - Shopping
- This is why I’m voting for Rob Ford Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:41PMSupporters of the mayoral front-runner talk about why they chose the man that others love to villainize
- Want to have more money and more space at home? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:53PMFrugality and organization go hand in hand.
- Deficit disappears Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:58PMThe frugality of county employees helped to erase a multimillion projected budget shortfall, said Maury County Commission Chairman Tom Primm. Initially, budget officials projected the county would end the 2009-10 fiscal year spending about $4.5 million more than it collected in revenue.
- Miller would reverse course on earmarks for Alaska Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:28PMConservative Congressional leaders and pundits Outside say that with Joe Miller as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, it could be a new era in the way Alaska deals with the federal government...
- Robinho joins AC Milan at transfer deadline Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:12AMLONDON — AC Milan acquired Robinho from Manchester City to bolster a formidable forward line and sold Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to the German club Schalke at European soccer’s transfer deadline.
- Preserving summer in a jar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:01AMMany credit the revival of canning as a culinary hobby to the renaissance of lost arts, springing up right alongside knitting, letter writing and vinyl record collecting -- all of which are making a big comeback in this new decade. Others see canning as a recession-era effect, demonstrating how history repeats itself as scrimping, frugality and cost-effective shopping dominate our days. Still ...
- Alas, we’re stuck with the U.S. economy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:11AMCanada had hoped for a stronger American recovery, for the obvious reason that our economy is so entangled with theirs
- Aim is frugality Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe national milk production will receive a new boost while saving enormous sums spent on milk powder imports, National Livestock Development Board Deputy Chairman Lakshman Hulugalle said in an interview with the Daily News. Following are the excerpts of the interview.
- The Not-Live Emmy Blog of the 62nd Primetime Emmys Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:36AMNBCSTOP THAT, JIMMY FALLON. YOU ARE EMBARRASSING ALL OF US. Listen, we are in dark economic times, kids. This is no time for fancy web cameras and dress-up clothes and hair stylists and makeup artists and box wine and pizza....
- 2010 Mazda CX-7 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:49AMStylish frugality
- Celeb stylist has 10-step plan for shopaholics Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:14AM"The Shopping Diet" (Gallery Books, $15), by Phillip Bloch: Celebrity stylist and fashion commentator Phillip Bloch has a solution for those who want to spend less and get more for their money when clothes shopping.
- Modern Homesteading: Families Seek Simple Lifestyles Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:37AMPHILADELPHIA — On this hot summer morning in suburban Collegeville, Pa., the Fraser children bounce out of bed and race downstairs. They’re not running for the TV — they don’t have one.
- How to Cut Funeral Costs Now (Deal of the Day) Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:58AMPlan ahead to avoid overspending on final expenses.
- Sports Columns Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:08PMOver the past three weeks, the bosses at Real Madrid have dug deep into their pockets and pulled out $250 million for the rights to three players.
- Cowley County Commission urges aging council to break even Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:57PMWINFIELD — The County Commission entertained a budget request from the Cowley County Council on Aging on Tuesday night and encouraged representatives to practice frugality whenever possible.
- PENNINGTON: Refurbished ambulance saves taxpayers $50K Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:48PMTwo years ago, when it came time for the Pennington First Aid Squad to replace two ambulances, Capt. Kirk Schmidt and his squad came up with an idea that will save taxpayers approximately $50,000.
- EPL Intermediate, Inc. Announces Results for the 13 Weeks and 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:38AMCOSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPL Intermediate, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or the “Company”), parent company of El Pollo Loco, Inc., today reported results for the 13-week second quarter and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2010. El Pollo Loco reported total operating revenue for the 13-week period ended June 30, 2010 of $71.2 million, which is a decrease of $1.4 million, or 2.0%, compared to total ...
- EPL Intermediate, Inc. Announces Results for the 13 Weeks and 26 Weeks Ended June 30, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:30AMCOSTA MESA, Calif.----EPL Intermediate, Inc. , parent company of El Pollo Loco, Inc., today reported results for the 13-week second quarter and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2010.
- Five billionaire habits that can make you richer Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:11AMBillionaires are an elite group, but they have more in common than just money
- Inside China?s Consumer Culture Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:58AMHow shoppers are transforming industries from cars to fast food.
- Redefine the Latte Factor for More Successful Money Saving [Personal Finance] Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:06PM# personalfinance The "Latte Factor" is a popular money-saving strategy that entails saving large amounts of money by cutting down on small things—like daily lattes. Personal finance blog The Simple Dollar explains why this strategy can fail and how to rethink it. More »
- Diesel’s torque adds fun to frugal ride Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:41PMBut you need to do a lot of driving to make up the added cost
- Corporate Budgeting Should Be a Tool for Strategic Focus, Say Experts From Booz & Company Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:32PMBudgeting Often Is a Time-Consuming, Frustrating, Painful Process With Little or No Competitive Impact; as Companies Begin the Annual Budgeting Process, They Should Step Back and Focus on the Capabilities That Make Them Different and Better -- Then Double Down on Those
- My father is... Filipino Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:15PMBased on looks alone, I am every inch the American prototype.
- SkinnyBytes touchscreen All-In-Ones use ethernet power rather than AC Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:36AMWe’ve seen Power-over-Ethernet used to allow network CCTV cameras and IP phones cut the AC cord, but a full PC is somewhat rarer. SkinnyBytes new touchscreen Windows 7 all-in-ones can run on less than the 30W of power PoE 802.3at supplies, thanks to Intel’s Atom CPU range and passive cooling. Despite the frugality, the machines are still reasonably specified for nettop-style AIOs. Both 15.6-inch ...
- New $2.7 million Coolidge Museum and Education Center dedicated Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 3:03AMPresident Calvin Coolidge would have been embarassed. And secretly pleased. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer
- Styer Road bridge replaced through creativity, teamwork Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 11:49PMThis crazy economy is pushing people to be creative. Never in my memory has frugality been more of an issue in homes, businesses, and in government offices.
- State Fair offers deals to draw you in Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 1:45PMThe goal is to have 900,000 visitors.
- While Obama preaches sacrifice, his family frolics in Spain Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 10:10AMAs the US economy endures high unemployment and a jittery stock market, President Barack Obama has preached sacrifice and fiscal discipline.
- Retail sales rise a modest 2.9% at major chains Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:35PMJuly figures indicate a slow start to the back-to-school shopping season, especially at stores that cater to teens.
- Lose the Machismo When Car Shopping to Save Money [Shopping] Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:20AM# shopping The quickest way to be separated from your hard-earned money at car dealership is to hit the lot loaded with machismo. One anthropologist and marketing expert suggest women are much better car shoppers. More »
- RICH PICKINGS: Frugal to a fault? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:11AMThe corporate world will be poorer following the passing of reclusive Aldi founder Theo Albrecht. But never fear, his famous frugality lives on in the business models of two other billionaire retailers. 7 Aug 2010 12:07 AM
- MONTGOMERY: Schools superintendent on funding formula panel Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:58AMMONTGOMERY — Montgomery School Superintendent Earl Kim will have his say about potential changes to the state’s education funding formula.
- Bubbling to the surface Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:07AMWater is on the minds of a lot of people in Downers Grove, and throughout DuPage County as well.
- Back-to-school bargain hunters Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:02AMParents are expected to remain bargain-conscious yet spend more on back-to-school items this year than last. And how they shop is changing too, with more shopping online and using smartphones and other mobile phones to find bargains.
- Solicitor-General David Collins among biggest spenders Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:35AMChief executives of government departments have been warned to cut back on staff entertaining, especially when taxpayers are picking up the tab
- 2010 C.A.R.S. Management Briefing Seminar - Day 3 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:16AMWe’re anticipating another day of oppressive heat and humidity here in the beautiful North Country. Traverse city is the southern boundary of what some refer to as Michigan’s Gold Coast – lots of people with lots of money enjoying one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.
- Consumers saving more than thought Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:27AMAfter a government report of increased consumer saving, the questions now are whether the frugality will continue and whether reluctance to spend will hinder economic growth.
- The trend: Eco-friendly decorating Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:16PM"Restore. Recycle. Repurpose." guides you in ways to decorate your home with an eye to fashion and the environment.
- OfficeMax drops after forecasting sales decline Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:23PMOfficeMax Inc., the third-largest U.S. office-supply chain, fell as much as 15 percent in New York trading after forecasting a sales decline this quarter.
- A positive quarterly performance could send the remaining bears heading for the exits Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:46PMWeb services company AOL Inc. (AOL) is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings report ahead of the open tomorrow morning, with analysts expecting the company to post a profit of 40 cents per share...( Read More )
- Five Best Bargain Cars in a Down Economy Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMYou want frugality not flash in a down economy. Try these cars out for practicality and value.
- How will KFT perform in the earnings spotlight? Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:31AMThe blue chips are making headlines this week, and option players and analysts have taken notice of these big-time names...( Read More )
