After Hours: Bristol-Meyers Squibb's Acquisition

Altera Raises forecast; UDR, Focus Media and Inergy shares fall on planned stock sales.

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.

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.

Candids: Solange & Theophilus london

It looks like Beyonce isn’t the only Knowles that has taken on a photography hobby. Solange was spotted around Brooklyn recently photographing hip hop emcee Theophilus London & Honey Magazine caught it all on tape. Those minx nails are what’s up… More pics and video below More over at Honey Magazine

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.

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I build mountain dulcimers. I do it as a hobby and I do it for therapy. As much as I love people, I do it because it helps me to get away from people for a while and work quietly by myself.

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...

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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."

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.

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.

Dolls are the stars in freelance writer’s life

DOLL collecting is no longer a hobby associated with little girls. The popularity of Cosplay and Action Man figures has brought an increase in the number of male doll collectors in recent years.

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.

American Crafts Offers Digital Scrapbooking Kits through My Memories

My Memories recently added American Crafts to its team of digital scrapbooking kit designers.

Nature crafts for kids

With the seasons changing, there are lots of ways to get outside and enjoy nature.

Make Money Selling Your Crafts On Etsy

How you can make a good income selling your crafts on Etsy.com

Antique Show Attracts Thousands

CLEAR LAKE , IA---Several people are headed home with their treasures from Clear Lake. Thousands of people spent part of their Sunday in the city's downtown park Sunday afternoon.

What Works: DHS Collectables

BEREA -- If you buy or collect die-cast model trucks and construction equipment, chances are some of those models came from a company here.

Call for festival arts and crafts antidote to 'tartan tat' shops

Empty shops in Scotland's capital should be opened up to showcase the best of the nation's arts and crafts during the festival season as an antidote to tartan tat, acc