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Barlerin appointed EVP of marketing at Aston

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Barlerin appointed EVP of marketing at Aston
Industry veteran Michael Barlerin is the new executive vice president of marketing for Aston Luxury Group, the company has announced.
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Behind-The-Seams with Rachel Cowlishaw
Meet saavy style intern, Rachel Cowlishaw. She’s sharing her insider’s perspective on Dallas’ fashion scene with us; find out why Troy Aikman and Anthropologie have helped make her Summer one to remember.
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Corn’s legacy still going strong
Tee-off Saturday: A few of the participants in last year’s 32nd Annual Charlie Corn Golf Tournament are pictured. This year’s Charlie Corn Golf Tournament is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Starts Guam Golf Resort in Dededo.
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Your guide to National Black Arts Festival’s final weekend

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:57:53 +0000

Your guide to National Black Arts Festival’s final weekend
This weekend is the final one for the National Black Arts Festival, and Centennial Olympic Park should be abuzz with free activities.
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Happening Today
MONDAY, JULY 11
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Annual Somerset County expo showcases art by survivors of brain injuries

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:56:00 +0000

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Annual Somerset County expo showcases art by survivors of brain injuries
Joe Proudman/The Star-LedgerAnnie Arcuri-Abbey poses in home with some of her paintings behind her. Arcuri-Abbey is participating in the 8th annual “Creativity Expo” held from July 9-17 at the Raritan Valley Community College. She is a brain aneurysm survivor who…
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Editorial: Bright rays of sunshine
AMID the media frenzy and bludgeoning Davao City got for its fist-yielding lady mayor and the constant threat of a flashflood, which already claimed 31 lives and devastated thousands of households, bright rays of sunshine like Librado Tutor, a fisherman from Astorga in the neighboring town of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. read more
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2 indicted for injuring officer

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:30:49 +0000

2 indicted for injuring officer
Two men charged in an incident injuring a police officer were indicted Wednesday by a Madison grand jury. Ernie Laug, 27, of Keri Ann Court, and Brett D. Cain, 20, of Wellington Court, were indicted for second-degree assault and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
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Bridgehampton Polo Club Announces its 15th Anniversary Season – July 23 Through August 27 – Correction to Details
With polo action as the backdrop, guests at the new Blue Star Jets VIP Tent will be treated to a new level of sophistication and entertainment including live musical performances, celebrity hosts, notable chefs and specialty bars as well as exclusive fashion boutiques such as Alex and Ani and Monocle Order.Bridgehampton, NY (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 The sporting event that epitomizes a …
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Man dies after lawnmower flips
A local man died Wednesday afternoon from injuries sustained in a lawnmower accident. Jack King, 72, was riding a zero-turn lawnmower at a residence on Bybee Loop Road when it turned over on top of him, according to Jimmy Cornelison, Madison County Coroner.
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Elegant Numbers
Growing up with parents who valued both artful design and meticulous craftsmanship, Claire Kahn naturally applies both in her fine-art jewelry. To create her extraordinary “snakes,” ropes and embellished… Read more »
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Bastille Day celebration coming to Pearl District this weekend

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Bastille Day celebration coming to Pearl District this weekend
The 9th annual celebration will include entertainment, traditional French food and drinks, a French-themed market and other activities.
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Retailers feel the squeeze of rising rents
Malaysian entrepreneur Yong Yoonli flew to Hong Kong hoping to secure additional retail space to sell his company’s line of fine pewter ware. But his search has been in vain due to the skyrocketing rents and limited availability.
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Lastest World Jewelry News

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:40:43 +0000

Stores find success with stocking the unexpected
At a time when families are watching dollars and the Web makes discount-hunting easy, unexpected treasures are an increasingly important strategy for stores.
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5 hot social networking sites
The social networking scene is constantly in flux. The big 3 (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) are at the top of the heap right now. But challengers are springing up all the time, hoping to leverage the next big wave into a lucrative IPO.
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Berkshire of China

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:00:25 +0000

Berkshire of China
Fosun International (656) has come a long way from being a Shanghai firm founded by friends to being the mainland’s largest privately held conglomerate in under 20 years’ time.
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True independence: Freedom exercised daily
PORTSMOUTH — A middle-aged man fishing off the bridge on Maplewood Avenue. A teenaged girl toting shopping bags around Market Square. A couple on a stroll through Prescott Park.
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Lake Placid Horse Shows get under way after lots of prep

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:48:38 +0000

Lake Placid Horse Shows get under way after lots of prep
LAKE PLACID – The North Elba Showgrounds were abuzz with activity on Monday, a day before the start of the 2011 Intercat, Inc. Lake Placid Horse Shows. Horses and riders were in the rinks preping for the shows.
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Class Ring Recovered 51 Years After Being Flushed Down Toilet
A High Point man’s high school class ring was recovered 51 years after his girlfriend dropped it down the toilet thanks to a pair of total strangers.
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Stores succeed by turning shopping into a ‘hunt’

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:31:56 +0000

Stores succeed by turning shopping into a ‘hunt’
Trader Joe’s, the specialty grocery chain, might not have the cheapest toilet paper or the most varieties of ketchup, but it hooks customers with mango butter, chocolate-covered pomegranate seeds and cilantro-and-jalapeno hummus.
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Retailers find success by focusing on treasure hunts
Trader Joe’s, the specialty grocery chain, might not have the cheapest toilet paper or the most varieties of ketchup, but it hooks customers with mango butter, chocolate-covered pomegranate seeds and cilantro-and-jalapeno hummus.
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Elizabeth Taylor jewels, clothes go on international tour prior to auction

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:57:14 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor jewels, clothes go on international tour prior to auction
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Elizabeth Taylor’s prized collection of jewelry, art, designer clothing and other memorabilia will go on an international three-month tour before it is sold in New York in December, Christie’s auction house announced Wednesday.
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Officials: bin Laden wasn’t running al-Qaida at end
ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan (MCT) — Osama bin Laden was out of touch with the younger generation of al-Qaida commanders, and they often didn’t follow his advice during the years he was in hiding in northern Pakistan, U.S. and Pakistani officials now say.
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HOUSE OF THE DAY: Hollywood’s Favorite Jeweler Is Selling His Mediterranean Estate For Million
What do Warren Buffett, Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Barbra Streisand have in common? “We have enjoyed a long list of celebrities and distinguished entrepreneurs that we have designed pieces for,” says Beaudry.
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