Hobby of 'grooming' graves turns into part-time work

On her days off, Carol Serie heads to the cemetery. Armed with jugs of water, cleaning solution, popsicle sticks, toothbrushes, a camera and a pillow to kneel on, she starts the tedious job of removing the grit and grime that collects on headstones over time. "Nothing is more gratifying. It makes you feel good when you do it," Serie, 58, said of her hobby and part-time job. "I can't wait to see ...

TharpeRobbins Launches New Omni Mall Program Based on Generational Research

Triad - Just as no two individuals are alike, the same can be said for employee rewards. A reward that may mean the world to one employee may be totally unappreciated by another. TharpeRobbins found a solution with its new Omni Mall program.

Thousands expected for Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival

The 37th annual Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival will bring its busy sea of artisan booths, local food vendors and live music to Frederick Road this week. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 on Frederick Road, from Bloomsbury Avenue to Melvin Avenue. In addition...

Rockville man says brewing beer is more than a hobby

Ed Bielaus, an award-winning home brewer, shows off one of his beers and home-grown hops at his Rockville home.

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Arts & Crafts a hit

Susan BarrKern Valley Sun Warm weather and the pleasant shade of Kernville’s Circle Park made for an enjoyable experience for visitors to last weekend’s 46th Annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival.

Business News

Contemporary crafts business plan to move American Visions Contemporary Crafts, which has been located at 9854 Manchester Road in Rock Hill since opening 13 years ago, is moving.

Library a place to start with new hobbies, volunteering

For our house, the start of the new school year was always like a new beginning. New school clothes and fresh, new school supplies were bought, the dilemma of which new themed lunch pail to buy had been made and the new routine of getting up early and off to school was implemented.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Romero fights to keep competitive edge

What began as a hobby and a means to stay competitive has taken a South Brunswick resident to the bright lights of Las Vegas and the spotlight of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Create folded fun

howTO Japanese paper-folding can be a challenging hobby and great stress reliever. Origami has a long and debated history. John Smith, author...

Dove hunting season could mean some shots heard in city limits

The start of dove hunting season today means another opportunity to participate in a favorite hobby in North Texas. State laws place additional restrictions on hunters this year.

Getting to know Sam Spires...

* Hobbies: Aviation, hunting, going to Philadelphia to watch the Eagles play. * Favorite sports memory: Beating Riverfield my ninth grade year right after I moved up to varsity.

Zombies to fill brains at University of Baltimore

No, really. Students getting a minor in pop culture will be learning about the walking dead and how they are represented in various types of media.

Seamstress makes rugs from recycled denim

Sarah Lillie was raised a resourceful girl and has become a resourceful woman. Lillie has taken up the hobby of fashioning rugs and aprons from old denim jeans. The hobby started a few years ago and for a while was confined to making wares for her family. Earlier this year, Lillie began selling her homespun creations at the Farmers Market in Washington.

FINANCIAL ADVICE: Three steps to help decide what you'll need in retirement

When Can You Retire? You may greatly enjoy your career and be in no hurry to retire. Or you may be looking forward to retirement so that you can pursue your hobbies, travel or even open your own business.[...]

Toronto FanExpo 2010 - Motion Control Impressions

What do you do if you're an RPGamer reporter and go to a con, only to find that none of the game companies have brought any RPGs? Well, first you pout a bit, then you improvise.

Edmond Hobby Lobby store is vandalized

Edmond police are looking for the driver who crashed a black Ford Explorer into the front doors of Hobby Lobby.

Save money, headaches on hobbies by starting slowly

CHICAGO #8212; New hobbies and exercise regimes may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you're not careful.

Newark Museum makes Stickley, Arts & Crafts Movement focus of fall show

“Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement,” will have its premiere at the Newark Museum, on Sept. 15. This will be the first nationally touring exhibit to offer a comprehensive examination of the work of Gustav Stickley, considered...

CAC fine arts and crafts set

The Community Arts Center has been busy this summer – among other events, its planning the Eighth Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 near Media.

Wishing You a Merry Roadkill Christmas

As Christmas rapidly approaches, its that time of year of wondering what to buy the ones you love or even the ones you want to make a lasting impression on, like the in-laws...Roadkill Toys have the answerThe alternative, tongue in cheek designer toy boutique from the UK has a range of goodies to satisfy anyone with a sense of humour and those with a love of the dark side.Roadkill Toys...

All politicians are sports fans in November

What it means when Obama can't name one of his favorite White Sox players. As a politics and sports junkie, nothing entertains me more than when the two hobbies overlap. A sport synonymous with America, baseball, has increasingly evolved from a pastime into a vehicle for political gain.

Arts and crafts at St Mary's Church

AN arts and crafts exhibition will be held at St Mary’s Church in Chard this weekend.

Puppet master at work

'I'm not going to lie to you, I'm a bit of a strange dude," says writer, actor and all-round nice guy Jason Segel on the phone from Los Angeles. "My eccentricities and my hobbies have somehow become my career."

Sugru, a new moldable silicone clay, works as adhesive for crafts

Homeowners with fix-it projects and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts find uses for the material.

Smart Spending: New Hobbies and Sports

New hobbies -- whether it's crafts, building model trains or origami -- and exercise regimes might broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you're not careful.

New hobbies and sports can be expensive, but don't have to break the bank

CHICAGO — New hobbies and exercise regimes may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you are not careful.

Getting to know Alex Jones...

* Nickname: Smiley. * Hobby: Playing Madden. * Favorite sports memory: Getting my first sack last year at West Ouachita.

Return of the drive-in

Do you remember going to the drive-in to see the latest films? Do you remember sneaking mates in through the boot, or driving your parents’ car to take your sweetheart for a date at the movies under the stars?

Route 427 Design Art Now Available for Purchase in the National Corvette Museum

Detroit/Nashville, September 3, 2010: Route427.com presents images of historic and aesthetic value as officially licensed products from GM’s archive.