Archive for February, 2008

Nature Decorates Our Christmas Tree

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Among the many wild plants and flowers and other natural items that adorn our tree are sprigs of white-blossomed pearly everlasting . . . maroon-colored cups from the northern pitcher plant . . . sweet goldenrod, with its light, aniselike scent . . . cones of staghorn sumac, picked crimson red in July . . [...]

Gainsborough pupils’ thanked for special shoe box Christmas gifts

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Six members of the Number One Control Centre regiment based at RAF Kirton Lindsey came to North County Primary School to meet the children. They made the visit to thank them for the 66 shoe boxed presents they sent over to the regiment for Christmas while they were out on a 90-day tour of Afghanistan. [...]

The wacky world of football fines

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

For anyone wondering what Ronaldo will be doing with all that money he s now earning since signing a new 140k-a-week contract with Man United, look no further than the Reds fine jar. The Portuguese star can t seem to stop himself from texting during training, a pet hate of strictk disciplinarian manager Sir Alex [...]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

For a long time, Best Animated Short has been one of those Academy Award categories where the average viewer has seen exactly none of the nominees. In a high-profile year, one or two of the contending titles may be familiar thanks to pre-feature exposure in theaters or a choice DVD inclusion. For the most part, [...]

Polegate residents and businesses have been rewarded for their efforts in the 2007 Christmas lights competition.

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Polegate residents and businesses have been rewarded for their efforts in the 2007 Christmas lights competition. The prizes are handed out. e07068j Polegate’s mayor John Rogers presented the winners with certificates and prizes at the official presentation, at the council offices.

Green Concepts Christmas Concepts Drastically Reduces Prices

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA, Jan 24,2008–The Plant Rental Franchise The Christmas Rental Franchise (the “Company”) announced this week that it has made a drastic reduction of its prices in response to more Americans than ever before looking for affordable home based businesses. The Company intends to maintain this dramatic- price reduction for the next several weeks. [...]

Minister adds eclectic flair to weddings

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

“Everyone get a picture of that kiss all right?” she calls out. “Do they have to do it again?” Evans has been many things in her life, from a portrait photographer to an ashram owner to a struggling mother of five. But she may be best known as the lady who marries people in a [...]

Candidates sell their names on everything from T-shirts to Christmas ornaments

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Sen. John McCain and Congressman Ron Paul’s sites are like them, not very flashy and pretty direct, and Mike Huckabee comes off cool. But McCain has one item that beats out the competition — a DVD about his life. On the other hand, Paul, an obstetrician/gynecologist, adds an academic touch to his site with a [...]

Internet ASOS has bumper Christmas

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Pure-play fashion etailer ASOS.com recorded strong sales growth over the Christmas period. The company, formally known as As Seen On Screen, saw year-on-year sales up by 86% for the seven weeks to 20 January. ASOS said the results meant pre-tax profits would most likely be “significantly” ahead of market expectations at year end on 31 [...]

Christmas lights group to meet

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

RLA consists of those residents and businesses in town who purchased trees, lights and brackets to illuminate Market Rasen throughout the Christmas period. Any other resident or business wanting to be involved this year will also be welcome to attend. Details from Ronnie Stalford at the Albion Tea Shop.