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Earth Talk
Can you recommend sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -Tracy Gately, Marblehead, Mass.
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Group finds fewer toys with high lead levels
After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year.
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These Valley women take holiday gifts into their own hands -- they make them
While Santa's elves keep the workshop humming to meet their Dec. 25 deadline, several local residents are hard at work, too, creating handmade items to bring smiles to those who will receive them.
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City Week
Amerind Museum Our People, Our Land, Our Images continues through Thursday, Jan.
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Retailers: business good on "Black Friday"
No one was sure what to expect on the biggest shopping day of the year. The nation-wide economic crisis took its toll on the mortgage industry, the American auto industry, home foreclosures and retail ...
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New business offers unique Native American jewelry and art
Karena Nichols has made jewelry for almost 10 years, and now she hopes to share that love with both visitors and citizens of the Black River Falls area.
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Grant students prep for season of giving with hand-made gifts from the heart
Students at Grant Center for the Expressive Arts got an early start whittling down their holiday gift list.
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Online retail traffic rose 10% year-over-year on Monday, Nielsen reports
Web traffic from and home and businesses to e-retail sites rose 10% on Monday compared to the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2007 to 35.9 million unique visitors, Nielsen Online reports.
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Bridgewater teen recognized for work to bring mental-health issues to the forefront
At an age when pimples and popularity could be enough to send someone into a self-esteem spin cycle, Caitlin Carey is committed to discussing her mental-health issues and providing a resource for others to ...
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Handmade Gifts Make a Holiday Comeback
Instead of battling crowded shopping malls and rising prices, Kim Jacobson is spending time in her garage, building holiday gifts in her home woodshop.
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Guard against holiday thefts, police warn
Local law enforcement officials are asking residents to take extra precautions against thefts especially during the holiday season.
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Crist Yet To Pick Up Wedding Bands
The wedding is little more than a week away, but Gov. Charlie Crist still hasn't picked up the 18-karat white-gold bands created by St.
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Fewer toys with high lead levels, group finds
After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year.
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Business Scene
Business : Business Scene 12/03/08 BANK CELEBRATES THE SEASON Plumas Bank is celebrating the holidays with the community by hosting holiday mixers at their Chester office Thursday, Dec.
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Desert Travel - Modern Style
SHUTTLING across the sands of the Syrian desert, between Damascus and Bagdad, are two shiny, new trailer-busses, fresh from the shops of Philadelphia.
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A year after toy recall, worrisome chemicals linger
After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year.
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RBC Insurance reports a 'gradual increase' in Canadian travellersa claims over the last seven years.
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The Recessionista Picks Her Fashion Favorites for Holiday From Lane Bryant
With the holiday season just weeks away, everyone is looking for the hottest party looks that won't break the bank.
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Get Out! For The Holidays
Katie Russell pleaded with her mom to enroll her in dance classes when she was in kindergarten.
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Tuesday's Biggest Stock Stars
Hey there, Fools. I've summoned our Motley Fool CAPS community once again to highlight a few of Tuesday's biggest winners among the stocks with a top rating of five stars.
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