Folding Chairs News
- LifeLight: Wide-open spaces provide room to sing, play, pray and hug Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:21AMA new venue has created elbow room for the hundreds of thousands of people who are flocking to converted farmland near Worthing this weekend to see LifeLight. The Christian music festival is basking in its new home, and those attending -- especially the young -- are feeling the good vibes.
- McMahon slammed in deaths of wrestlers; Blumenthal, others say her firm is at fault Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:41AMThe recent deaths of two former performers for World Wrestling Entertainment have intensified the spotlight on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, the company’s former CEO.
- CA: Thousands Attend Anti Gay Marriage Rally in Sacramento Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:06PMThousands of Christian conservatives spent 12 hours Saturday praying and fasting in front of the state Capitol at a gathering organizers described as spiritual repentance "when there is no hope for a nation."
- Hurricane warning in Pa.: Manatee wins 39-16 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:01PMTURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Rein Mueller couldn’t have scripted it any better.
- American Girl makes area debut Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:16PMAbout two minutes to 9 Saturday morning, the all-night girls slumber party that was the American Girl store grand opening finally lost its patience. “Cut! Cut! Cut!” the crowd began to chant — in good spirits — as the ribbon cutters poised with their oversized scissors for photographers.
- Thousands at state Capitol rally against gay marriage, abortion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:37PMChristian conservatives spent 12 hours Saturday praying and fasting in front of the state Capitol at a gathering organizers described as spiritual repentance "when there is no hope for a nation."
- Bluegrass and blue skies: Redbone Willy’s festival draws a crowd Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:52PMLAWNDALE - The endless blue of autumn skies provided a perfect backdrop for Redbone Willy’s Bluegrass and Peddlers’ Festival Saturday. The annual event attracted crowds of people out to enjoy a d ay of music, food and fun. Families with...
- Michigan fans optimistic outside the Big House Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:09PME.T. Crowe and a den of 40 hungry-for-success Wolverines have settled in near the intersection of Main and Stadium for some serious tailgating before today's Michigan-Connecticut game at the mighty Big House.
- A tradition continues Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:50AMFunny thing is, by the time this newspaper hits the Cerutti’s doorstep in Sayre, they will already be about three hours down the road. Let’s just say Eugene Cerutti likes to get an early start on game days.
- More than an estimated 1,000 attend Clay Sannar's funeral in Visalia Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:01AMFamily members of Clay Sannar, shot to death Sunday in his Visalia Church of the Church of Jesus Christ of- Latter-day Saints office, shared stories about the man during his funeral Friday and offered gratitude for the support they've received.
- Paul Sasson's oriental garden in Bridgeville perfect fundraiser spot Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMThe Bridgeville Area Historical Society hosted a lovely art and garden show on the third Sunday afternoon in August. read more »
- CCFFA prepares for move to new station Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:18AMThe Coon Creek Fire Fighters Association (CCFFA) held its August meeting at the new fire station on Anderson Street. The group had planned on being set up in new meeting room but freshly grouted floors left limited access to the new meeting room area.
- Hot day, smooth jazz Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:53AMStaff Writer MICHIGAN CITY — At the Guy Foreman Amphitheater on Saturday, there was no debate about the controversial redesign that happened here this spring, just a large crowd of people grooving to the sounds of smooth jazz coming from the stage.
- Entertainment by the bushel Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:40AM5-September-2009 The Hunt Family band performs Saturday onstage in front of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse during the 63rd Annual North Carolina Apple Festival. From left are, Jessie Hunt and Jenni Hunt.
- Saying a goodbye Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:00AMWILKES-BARRE – Robbie Jones’ casket was brought...
- An Oasis Off London’s Beaten Path Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:46PMThe Sunday flower market draws visitors to Columbia Road. WITH its picnic tables and chipped folding chairs, Towpath feels as if it should be in a shack on the beach, not on the ground floor of a converted factory in East London.
- Donations flowing to Tent City Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:32PMWith the increasing number of tents appearing in Davidson Park, residents have been impressed by the growing level of generosity from people bringing them food items and necessities.
- Southgate Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:45AMby Georgia Wells A walkable, well-defined neighborhood
- Obituary: David Rowland / Designed now famous stackable chairs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:20PMDavid Rowland, the industrial designer who made it possible for millions of people to sit in church basements, meeting halls, cultural centers and even submarines in comfortable, sculptured chairs, then to clear the space by stacking them in a corner, died Aug. 13 at his home in Marion, Va.
- USF suspends Omega Psi Phi fraternity amid hazing allegations Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:04PMBy Richard Danielson and Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writers Monday, August 30, 2010 TAMPA — The University of South Florida chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity has been suspended while detectives investigate allegations of two nights of off-campus hazing, officials said Monday. The hazing — authorities aren't saying what happened — took place about 11:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23, police said ...
- Polo Match To Benefit 6th Cavalry Museum Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:35PMBendabout Farm will host polo matches the weekend of September 11 and 12 WEATHER PERMITTING. Matches will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday. Open to the public, there is no admission charge and there is plenty of free parking.
- Angry bodybuilder touches off oily fracas Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:01PMI think we've hit on a way to make the Emmys watchable. Bodybuilder takes second place, receives second-place award envelope, looks at prize, tears it up. Then he attacks the judges. Clearly no one is using steroids here; why...
- Trucks...lots of 'em Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:19PMIt was loud, it was long and it was a sight to savour for the thousands who turned out for the massive truck parade that cruised through Alice Springs on Sunday morning...
- Tumbleweed turns it up Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:50PMNearly 7,000 children and parents roamed the west lawn of Lee Richardson Zoo Saturday and Sunday, taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of the annual Tumbleweed Festival.
- 2010 Dodge Challenger Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:04AMChallenger weaves a spell
- A consolidated effort Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:30AMConcord Plenty of changes in store for new school year Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio, map): Kimball Walker at Rumord School Kimball Walker at Rumord School Tomorrow is the first day of class at Kimball Walker School at Rumford. Not to be confused with Kimball Walker School at Walker. Or Conant Rumford School. The first wrecking ball of Concord's elementary school consolidation won ...
- Long Road to Recovery in Black Church Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:41AM*Five minutes past 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday this month, which is to say five minutes past the time the worship service was supposed to start, Shantell Henley pushed open the front door of her pastor’s house in the Lower Ninth Ward. She entered the living room to find a gospel song playing on the [...]
- US conservatives rally to 'restore America' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:12PMWASHINGTON (AFP) - Thousands of Americans gathered Saturday in the heart of the US capital for a rally to "restore America," led by right-wing icons including talk show host Glenn Beck and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
- 'Balloon glow' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:25AMPLAINVILLE — The skies of Plainville were alive Friday night with glowing balloons and blazing fireworks for the annual Balloon Fest. Lucille Pollan and other members of the Connecticut Association of Photographers were there to capture the beauty of the event.
- Norwalk High School celebrates a class of diversity Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe rain might have kept them inside, but nothing could steal their thunder. One hundred and eight years after the first Norwalk High School graduates received diplomas, the Class of 2010 did the same on a drizzly, overcast, and humid Monday evening that forced commencement exercises into the gymnasium.
- Out and About Healthcare Mobility Scooters lead the market in sales Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:08AM(1888PressRelease) Times have changed for those needs mobility aids. With mobility equipment more widely available, users can retain there independence. The Outranger Mobility Scooters lead the market in sales, techknowledgy and quality with up to 5 years motor warranty.There was a time when those who needed mobility aids in Australia would have to sit in silence, but with mobility specialists…
- County says man’s junk isn’t treasure Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:25AMFor 40 years, Albert Madrid has quietly occupied his now-defunct chicken ranch on Nancy Avenue in Cherry Valley. Tucked in behind a fence hidden by shrubbery are the 94-year-old World War II veteran’s four acres.
- Briefing: National Guard troops set for border duty Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:08AMPHOENIX — The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert Monday under President Barack Obama's plan to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security, although they won't have any law enforcement authority. About 30 troops will start their jobs on the border Monday, and waves of more troops will deploy every Monday until all 532 are expected to be on ...
- New camper fulfills stricken boy’s wish Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:55PMFAIRFIELD — The white limousine backed down the driveway shortly after 4 p.m. Friday and stopped. Jordan Mathieu emerged, being held by his father, Michael, and they gazed at the surprise in their backyard.
- Long, Slow Return for Black Churches in New Orleans Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:58PMBlack churches in the Lower Ninth Ward have struggled to reopen, and those that have draw only a fraction of the parishioners from before the storm.
- Volunteers needed for Rally Day Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:55AMPERRYSBURG - Volunteers are needed for the Harrison Rally Day Festival, to be held Sept. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers can help in a number of areas: From 6 to 9 a.m., volunteers can assist with set-up for the event by unfolding tables and chairs, setting up signs, and assembling and preparing cardboard trash containers. They may also serve as traffic directors, helping arriving vendors ...
- Zappulla to perform Sinatra’s songs in New Britain Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:36AMWith each passing year, the circle of big band devotees and aficionados of the Great American Songbook shrinks.
- Supervisors OK historical area as county park Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:19AMThe Shawano County Historical Society has won a major victory in its fight to preserve Heritage Park and its boundaries.
- Tent opens at Pitt for Ramadan fast breaks Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:51PMIf Muslim neighbors invited you to break the Ramadan fast with their family one evening, would you join them?
- A Bronx Hoarder’s Painstaking Bid to Find the Floor Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:28PMA Bronx man who had turned his small dwelling into a veritable urban junkyard gets some help cleaning up.
- David Rowland, 86, Designer of Stacking Chair Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:35PMThe designer’s invention, which was an alternative to the folding chair, made it possible to store many chairs in a small space.
- Grant County Democrats plan grand opening, 'issues luncheons' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:29PMSILVER CITY - Grant County Democrats will host two events this week, the first on Thursday that will kick off a series of "issues luncheons," and the grand opening of the Democratic Party headquarters on Friday. Local party chair Linda Pafford invites all interested persons to attend both events.
- News Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:30PMKIHEI - A few dozen South Maui residents went on eight "speed dates" with candidates Tuesday night, and like many first encounters, people went away both excited and disappointed with their future prospects.
- Off to see the pope? Bring a picnic, but no booze Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:10PMDanny Lawson Stonemason Neil Reid works on a lectern that will be used by Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Britain next month, during it's unveiling in Glasgow, Scotland Monday Aug. 23, 2010. Reid is tasked with building the altar from which the Pontiff will celebrate Mass at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park during his four-day visit to Britain Sept 16 - 19 which begins in Scotland.
- Eagle Pass' Kickapoo court starting to mature Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:39PMExcept for serious felony offenses, crimes and civil matters occurring on the Kickapoo Reservation are resolved in tribal court. Kickapoo Tribal Court judge
- Taking chances Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:11PMA look at almost a quarter century of the Elden Street Players -- It was about 25 years ago when Herndon's then-Mayor Richard Thoesen gathered a group of local businessmen and asked them to brainstorm ideas about ways to improve services in the community.
- Controversy over building new mosques in the US spills over into the Temecula Valley Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:07PMCynthia Daum, center, Mano Bakh, right, and other anti-Islam opponents picket the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley last month. Calvary Baptist Church pastor William Rench, in the photo below, at the church’s recent “Patriotic Sunday” celebration in Temecula.
- Ferron council finalizes Peach Days celebration Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:39AMRemembering Our Heroes is the theme for this year's Peach Days celebration. Events will kick off on Aug. 27 with the Miss Peach Blossom Pageant at Emery High 6 p.m. and on Aug. 28 Peach Queen Pageant - Emery High 7 p.m.
- Stretch out and wait Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:06PMYoga students also get a lesson in muscle therapy as part of class.
- Sun block welcome, gazebos banned: Vatican issues visit list Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:55PMPEOPLE hoping to attend a Mass blessing during the Pope’s visit to England next month have been given an exhaustive list of what they can and cannot bring.