Using Business Holiday Cards to Pro... Oct 13, 2009
Small business owners will profit considerably by investing some money and time in getting personalized holiday cards or business Christmas cards made and sent out to existing and potential customers ... Business Christmas cards, on the other hand, will be opened, read and remembered ... While it is possible to simply print out names and signatures on the holiday cards, spending a couple of hours in personally writing business Christmas cards can be a good investment for business promotion. (Suite101.com)
Is Stuffing Envelopes Legitimate? Oct 13, 2009
Anyone who s ever filled out Christmas cards knows that stuffing envelopes can be a legitimate thing. Even in today s highly technology-driven times, companies send out printed materials in bulk. (Suite101.com)
The Art of Grandma Moses Oct 9, 2009
Reproductions of her paintings began to grace Christmas cards, tiles and fabrics around the world. Understandably so, as her paintings depicted a simpler way of life. (Suite101.com)
Are we falling out of love with the postie? Oct 9, 2009
A POSTIE IN THE 2000s "I used to get Christmas cards and birthday cards and I knew all the people," says a postman who prefers to remain anonymous. "They would ask me in for tea or chocolate. If there was a wrong address or no number on a letter I knew where it would go. If I was on holiday they got the wrong mail. A lot of people live on their own and I liked to stop and talk. When I told one of them I was being moved the word spread and they started a campaign to stop it. But I was moved and I... (BBC News -- UK)
Cool weather signals fall Oct 8, 2009
Speaking of pictures, this is a good time to start working on family pictures for (cringe) Christmas cards. Fall also has some great opportunities for education. (Hartselle Enquirer, AL)
Best Sites for Digital Photo Christ... Oct 8, 2009
Best Sites for Digital Photo Christmas Cards. Best Sites for Digital Photo Christmas Cards ... Where to find unique Christmas photo cards online, plus tips for sending family holiday greetings with picture Christmas cards. (Suite101.com)
Having a heart for the arts in Tate County Oct 7, 2009
Many people may not know, but the Sycamore Arts Council sponsors the design and sale of Christmas cards by Baddour Center residents. Local artists supervise and assist the residents, whose artwork is featured in the series of cards each year. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Casper briefs Oct 2, 2009
Individuals are encouraged to sign Christmas cards at the library, make or bring their own cards from home or write personal letters. An information sheet including tips on what to write is available at all library branches, including the bookmobile. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Diary, Roy Mayall, London Review of Books Sep 30, 2009
They sent Christmas cards and birthday cards and postcards. They still do. (Harper's Magazine)
Christmas Jobs Sep 23, 2009
Think about the wonderful messages of hope and love in those Christmas cards. And be particularly aware of the psychotic dog at number 16 (buy extra trousers). (Suite101.com)
The Importance of Consequential Strangers Sep 22, 2009
You believe Christmas cards are significant, right ... One of the earliest studies that Karen did was about Christmas cards ... Who you send Christmas cards to, probably a good two-thirds if not more go to people you don't know that well, but you still want to acknowledge that they're part of your social convoy. (Time.com)
A town's tribute Sep 16, 2009
He sold Christmas cards; he sold magazine subscriptions. At the town's swimming pool, he ran the concessions stand. (CNN)
Bulldogs did it all, except ... Sep 13, 2009
After he cut Bear Pascoe and questioned the level of play at Pascoe's alma mater, Mike Singletary shouldn't expect any Christmas cards from anyone in the 559 area code. If every high school in the Central Section enforced its student code of conduct when it comes to drinking -- or even being at a party where alcohol is present -- everybody would be playing 8-man football on Friday nights. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Murray Falk received occasional notes from the Kennedys throughout the years. Photo by Regina Ford. Sep 1, 2009
Throughout the years, Falk received other notes and Christmas cards from Ted and visited the family compound in Hyannis Port, Mass. A treasured memento came from Ethyl Kennedy after the assassination of her husband, Robert, in 1968. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Their book "Downtown Chic" (Rizzoli, $45) shows how they frame and display kid art, including the family's handmade Christmas cards, and mix it in with high-end furnishings and flea market finds. "People compliment our kids' art as much as they do our famous art," says Novogratz, whose family is part of an upcoming Bravo series. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Gallagher: A new season for the old coach Aug 28, 2009
The couple used the photo for Christmas cards, calling it "Our Final Walk.". That last walk away from Rock Rapids was a tough one for Coach Schmidt. (Sioux City Journal)
Fame didn't separate Kennedy from little guy Aug 27, 2009
The graciousness Kennedy showed his family that day was repeated in the coming years in notes and Christmas cards. "He never forgot the little guy," said Larson, who lives in the Boston suburb of Malden. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Commentary: Obama team flip-flops are showing Aug 22, 2009
This year, don't expect to get your Christmas cards delivered before Easter. In trying to address the concern about competition, Obama wound up feeding the concern that going from private to public will automatically mean a decrease in the quality of service. (CNN -- Health)
Taxpayers won't foot the bill for county parties Aug 13, 2009
"Commissioner LeRoy Miller said employees may not get raises, but because of the way the calendar year runs they will get an extra pay period in the next budget year. County employees are paid every two weeks. This year that works out to be 27 pay periods.The proposed budget will be printed in the Standard Journal legal section later this week. Once it is published, the commission may decrease totals but not increase them.The public will have a chance to comment on the budget at a hearing Sept.... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Post Office Losses Reach $4.7B for Year Aug 10, 2009
you Christmas cards - once the USPS disappears or is privatized. lollll. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Champion Jays reunite, catch up Aug 7, 2009
"I would say a lot of times, Christmas cards are the best way to keep in touch, but then, a lot of times guys move, they change locations and so you lose contact," Olerud said. "That's been one of those things -- I haven't done a great job of keeping in touch with guys, so that's what's made it a lot of fun being here and coming back is just seeing guys and seeing where they're at, what's new, catching up. "We've been super busy with the kids and stuff back in Bellevue, [Wash. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Copper volunteer runs for charity Aug 5, 2009
For the last few months, Nolan has been training and raising money for the Leukemia oma Society through Team in Training, which boasts the world's first and largest charity and fundraising organization. I just love being part of the solution, Nolan said during an interview at the Copperopolis Volunteer Fire Department, where she volunteers. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Photo Wedding Invitations Jul 26, 2009
Unique Wedding Invitation with a Picture. Professionally printed photo wedding announcements let couples customize their invitations like never before. (Suite101.com)
Barber builds loyalty Jul 22, 2009
Raider Christmas cards are taped to the mirrors. A red-and-white barber pole spins outside. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
7/23 Announcements Jul 22, 2009
Lots of new-in-the-box stuff, Christmas cards, gift wrap, bows, shiny balls, and more. Look for the Tent. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
This year, Christmas bells ringing in July Jul 20, 2009
While the chain won't be selling holiday merchandise, it will be bringing unseasonal cheer, complete with Christmas cards and candy canes, to its stores on July 25. "Everyone needs a little Christmas, right this very minute," the company said in a release last week. (MSNBC -- Business)
Personalized Christmas Cards Jul 18, 2009
Christmas cards are a way for businesses to keep in touch with retired employees and thank current staff for their hard work throughout the year ... For companies with a large number of staff, it s not always possible to hand write Christmas cards ... Personalized cards don t need to be Christmas cards, either. (Suite101.com)
7/18: Christmas in July in Glendale Jul 18, 2009
Glendale Flowers and the Tea Shoppe will also be having some craft activities, and the Creative Quest art store will be teaching visitors to make their own rubber-stamped Christmas cards. The craft activities are offered for a small fee, most in the $2 range. (AZCentral -- Business)
Australia investigates mysterious penguin killings Jul 16, 2009
Penguin christmas cards show your humorous side this holiday season. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Makeins host a friend from Senmaya Jul 15, 2009
Once the trip was over, they traded e-mails back and forth and sent Christmas cards, and the Makeins offered to host Suzuki on a visit to Boston. I was screaming. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
ChopTalk: Maddux reflects on career Jul 14, 2009
We have a lot of friends still in Atlanta, people we still exchange Christmas cards with and stay in touch with. We really started our life there. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Adrian de Suiza's life and ties to West Palm Beach Jul 12, 2009
The Count, looking like a '70s-era De Niro, is cheek-to-cheek in one picture with Adnan Khashoggi, whose name is always followed in news stories by "international arms merchant" and sometimes by "world's richest man." (To show this is no chance photo-op, The Count reaches into another file and retrieves other photos of the pair and a stack of letters and Christmas cards the two have exchanged over the years. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Musings on Hot Air Jul 11, 2009
Now that I think of it, perhaps you should reproduce the first paragraph in this appendix and attach it to a couple of thousand Christmas cards, which you can send to the White House and Department of Energy next December, What you don't have to mention though is that the popularity of 'capturing' and 'storing' CO2 is based on the money that some people expect to get from engaging in what Jeffrey Michel called "a thermodynamic" travesty. Unfortunately I have forgotten my thermodynamics, but I... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Who was Donna Danielson? Jul 10, 2009
Danielson also had an original Christmas card collection, which is now part of, the Iowa State Museum's collection. Endowment to ISU The summer 2008 newsletter for ISU alumni and friends of the College of Human Sciences featured a piece about Danielson's gift to the University, a gift which created an endowed professorship in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management (AESHM). (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
At the Drop-In, Maynard seniors find a sense of community Jul 9, 2009
We have seniors bring in old Christmas cards, and I make them into ornaments for the kids, said Connie, in the midst of making one such ornament. We have Santa come in for Christmas, and I ll make up little bags with ornaments and candy. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Men behaving badly Jul 5, 2009
"Women tend to build the social networks. They're the ones who send the Christmas cards and invite the neighbours in for a drink."TERRY MELVIN, director of Mensline ... "They're the ones who send the Christmas cards and invite the neighbours in for drinks.". (The Age, Australia -- Features)
WWII vet finds peace in search for ex-foe's family Jul 5, 2009
But although his efforts proved unfruitful, Kennedy said his contact with Nishimura, who still sends him Christmas cards, gave him a sense of relief and a new opinion of a former enemy. "I just changed," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Paragould Personalities: Richard Hendy Jul 5, 2009
Wynette s family continues to send Christmas cards. Today Hendy spends a good deal of time in the picturesque garden behind his home. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Pizza's gone, and so have the kilograms Jun 28, 2009
"And I don't get Christmas cards from the pizza guy any more." Mr Jarrett committed himself to running in the City2Surf at the end of last year and is now doing six-kilometre training runs every second day - and has walked the entire 14 kilometres from work to home. "I'm quite surprised at how much I've achieved since July last year and how consistently the weight has come off. I'm actually looking forward to running the City2Surf, and just finishing it and celebrating with my colleagues... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Celebrities, Pundits, and Politicians Move America Forward Jun 25, 2009
Melanie Morgan said, When I was in Iraq distributing care packages and Christmas cards to our troops, you could see in their eyes the heartfelt thanks they felt for the wonderful people of America who were remembering them. The troops hear the news in the United States and some of the cheap political criticism of the job they are doing; that is why it is critical that the majority of Americans speak out and tell the troops directly how much we believe in them. (Human Events Online)
Diana's school eraser to be sold Jun 24, 2009
Page last updated at 07:41 GMT, Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:41 UK. Princess Diana wrote her name on the desk rubber. (BBC News)
Art program offers hope in coping with disabilities Jun 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Ritchie's work has been selected several times to illustrate Christmas cards for the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression and one of his pieces is on the cover of the American with Disabilities Act Employment Manual. Another of his paintings adorns the cover of "Manatee Moon," a book by local author Marian Strong Tomblin. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
A parking-space hog? Jun 21, 2009
Since then, his family, who all live out of state, and I have swapped Christmas cards and occasional e-mails. I've recently become engaged to another man, and we're planning a wedding for this fall. (Boston Globe)
Papers continue to cover expenses Jun 21, 2009
In a similar vein, and the MP who spent nearly 2,000 sending Christmas cards to his constituents. so MPs, for example, can see whether they are "in denial". (BBC News -- UK)
Devine faces new expenses claims Jun 19, 2009
Page last updated at 21:00 GMT, Thursday, 18 June 2009 22:00 UK. The Livingston MP blames a former employee for the claims. (BBC News -- UK)
Girls on the GO! May 25, 2009
Example of community projects include making Christmas cards at the Juneau Pioneers' Home or picking up litter. "They do it all themselves, get to decide and use their cooperative tools to figure out exactly what community project they want to do," Watson explained. (Juneau Empire)
Summer tees off May 23, 2009
Some people use them for Christmas cards, Broadsword said. And, as usual, the park will offer cinema nights on Saturdays in its day-use area. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Aqua Vitens Days Are Numbered May 22, 2009
They recounted the distribution of Christmas cards by the Managing Director of AVRL, Mr. Andrew Barber recently, on which he indicated that the company was a non-profit making organization; therefore they demanded their bonus following an announcement by the General Manager-Communications that they had made some profit. Sounding very angry and sad, the workers remarked that since AVRL started operations in the country, staffs have been misplaced, displaced and demoted; however they (AVRL) have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
From princess to pauper May 19, 2009
Instead I send a (tax-deductible) cheque to my favourite charity and they send me Christmas cards that list the fruit trees and school packs I've purchased on behalf of friends for those less fortunate than themselves. In this have-and-have-not world, it seems a better way to spread much needed cheer. (iAfrica.com)
Bristol is brave May 13, 2009
Ben C wrote on May 12, 2009 7:38 AM:" 'Get real' is a big admirer of Ediot etc etc blah blah blah. C'MON EDIOT! This is just silly! I wonder how many other names you blog to yourself under! Do you send flowers to yourself on your birthday, too? Buy and wrap yourself presents? Send yourself Christmas cards? This is even more goofy than when you were pretending to be an accountant, or CPA or whatever it was! ". Cmon Bristol and Think wrote on May 12, 2009 6:51 AM:" Geesh, but these Palin's are... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Chinese too shy to say "I love you" to parents May 10, 2009
"I do love my mother deeply but I have never said 'I love you' that often. It just feels quite weird for me to say it to her in person," said Stella Wang, a 27-year-old office worker, noting that she prefers to express her feelings in writing in birthday or Christmas cards. "I have to say that it's difficult for me to express my love for my mother. I think if I did say it out loud, it might confuse her," said Liang Hao, a 32-year-old engineer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tiny Prints Appoints VP of Marketing May 6, 2009
Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from to and to Christmas cards and. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrity parents. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
May Day basket ritual still touches librarian May 2, 2009
They also exchange Christmas cards every year. "I'm touched that he still remembers me," said Schweitzer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Handwriting a puzzle for many young students Apr 30, 2009
I see it on Christmas cards or birthday cards, she said. And how do they reply. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Our next wave of entrepreneurs Apr 28, 2009
"You can deliver some fantastic results on a very small budget. For example, our company traditionally sends out Christmas cards and this year we went with the theme Big Ideas, Small Budget. Instead of big Christmas cards we sent out cards the size of a postage stamp, which got the message across perfectly. "Small to medium enterprises can get great resonance with little expenditure if they think a bit differently and use technology and platforms that are already out there. " Sponsored Links... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Collector: Every greeting card is special Apr 20, 2009
There are fancy floral sister cards from Kathy; large decorated cards from John; Mother s Day cards from her sons; even Christmas cards from the family s golden retrievers. They re more than just cards, Cookman said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Baucuses to divorce after 25 years Apr 10, 2009
The Tennessee native is an anthropologist, writer and painter whose art often appeared on the couple's Christmas cards. Max Baucus and Wanda Minge met while she worked for the late Sen. (Missoulian, MT)
A stark question for Iran: What would the Prophet do? Apr 7, 2009
Large selection of peace and peace on earth theme holiday christmas cards. Available blank or personalized for personal or business use. (Yahoo News)
William Meissner; pathologist taught at Harvard Medical Apr 6, 2009
When he died in December, Dr. Meissner already had addressed his Christmas cards and written personal messages to his friends and former residents. His children slipped notes into the cards to let everyone know he had died. (Boston Globe)
JIM DODSON: She'll Always Remember Georgie Apr 5, 2009
" Over the next few years, Polly Dunham and Brad Andrews exchanged Christmas cards. In one of them, the curator wrote to say that Georgie Girl the walrus had passed away. The average life expectancy of an arctic walrus is 40-50 years. She never learned if the pup survived. On the Internet, Marineland of the Pacific lives on in a host of photographic and video tributes and personal blogs by fans who still grieve the loss of California's iconic theme park. A continent away, the beautiful sculpture... (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Love you' buddies were desperate to belong Apr 5, 2009
Coupled with evidence shown to the jurors earlier Friday the results of searches upon six of the dead men's homes, which revealed that most had piles of black Bandidos T-shirts, patches, big rings, photographs, Christmas cards, bumper stickers, posters and even a black thong bearing the slogan I support the fat Mexican, the club's sombrero-wearing cartoon mascot the picture was of grown men desperate to belong to something, in search of the same connection to other people that is common to the... (Globe and Mail -- National)
CAVIT still expanding, but ready for cutbacksSchool adding two allied health classrooms and vehicle storage Apr 5, 2009
-- Graphic design teacher Bernice Ortiz gave a PowerPoint presentation that illustrated her students' skill creating Web pages, Web animation, videos, computer tutorials, PowerPoint presentations, Christmas cards, T-shirts and posters. Ortiz said they are working on a proposal to create a school-based enterprise creating T-shirts, posters and PowerPoint presentations for schools and school clubs, using the profits to buy more materials and T-shirts. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Extra Effort: G-E-T senior has kept her grades up while facing personal struggles Mar 29, 2009
Kim also coordinated a local campaign for Message from America by sending Christmas cards to soldiers overseas, and she has helped with the summer reading program in Trempealeau. Kim, 18, plans to attend Viterbo University next fall. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lamar Ariel built a book around his letters Mar 28, 2009
Because of the rise of e-mail and other Internet-based forms of correspondence, the average person rarely uses the post for anything other than paying bills and sending Christmas cards. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Through the Web, kids of sperm-donor dads connect with siblings Mar 28, 2009
Ditto for their half-sisters: Dana in New York, the twins in Colorado, a teenage girl who sends Christmas cards from Los Angeles. Five families and counting, they mostly stay in touch by way of the World Wide Web that brought them together. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
