This Anna Howard Shaw Day, give the gift of Feministing

January 31st, 2012
I know that most of you won't be celebrating the way Hallmark, Godiva, Zales and Victoria's Secret want you to, by spending money traditional and tangible symbols of love.

2 men rob northwest Harris County bank

January 31st, 2012
Investigators said the men wearing dark clothing, hooded sweatshirts, sunglasses and cloths over their faces stormed into the bank about 10:45 a.m. Investigators are comparing this robbery to others in the area, including a robbery at a nearby Zales store that with hit by a trio of thieves.

Saipan’s Chinese community rings in the Year of the Dragon

January 30th, 2012
Hundreds of Chinese community members and guests on Saturday filled the Fiesta Resort & Spa's Hibiscus Hall for the Lunar New Year party organized by the Chinese Association of Saipan to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

100th Anniversary Inspires Titanic Marketing Blitz

January 30th, 2012
While it's not unusual for commemorative events to spark a marketing frenzy, the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking is inspiring a wide range of unusual and varied business ventures.

Why Store Credit Cards Are Bad for You

January 30th, 2012
We've all been tempted by the immediate benefit to save 10% or maybe even 15% on your current purchase when you apply for the store's credit card.

Photo Release — ‘The Artist’ Actress Penelope Ann Miller Draped in…

January 30th, 2012
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, dressed Best Ensemble nominated actress Penelope Ann Miller in its sapphire & diamond stud earrings, sapphire & diamond bracelet, premier eternity diamond bracelet, and sapphire & diamond ring at the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Outback hosts winter clothing drive

January 29th, 2012
Outback High School Student Governing Board members are, top, from left, Lauren Perone, Emily Serven, ad hoc Middle School SGB member Rebecca Serven, Greg Zales, Charlie Sosnick, James Shea, Sean McClosky, Richard Taylor and John Dakin.

Operation Elveden and Operation Weeting: the full list of arrests

January 28th, 2012
5 April 2011: the News of the World chief reporter is arrested on suspicion of conspiring to intercept communications and unlawful interception of voicemail messages.

2012 Dallas race calendar features new half, local race series, celebrities

January 28th, 2012
Runners in Dallas are a lucky bunch. Not only has Dallas become a must-stop city for many national race series, but the community also boasts local professional race organizers that provide top-notch events.

Surveillance video released in sledgehammer jewelry heist

January 28th, 2012
Surveillance video was released Friday in a smash-and-grab heist at a northwest Harris County jewelry store.Three masked men armed with sledgehammers busted into the Zales jewelry store Wednesday, smashed open cases and made off with the jewelry.

Surveillance video released in sledgehammer heist at jewelry store

January 27th, 2012
At around 1pm Wednesday, three suspects dressed in black from head to toe came into the Zales Outlet at 5203 W. FM 1960 and began smashing the display cases with sledgehammers and started stealing jewelry.

Suspects Use Sledgehammers in Robbery

January 27th, 2012
Harris County Sheriff's deputies are searching for three suspects who entered a northwest Harris County jewelry store and used sledgehammers to break into display cases and rob merchandise from the store.

Surveillance video released in jewelry heist

January 27th, 2012
Three masked men armed with sledgehammers busted into the Zales jewelry store Wednesday, smashed open cases and made off with the jewelry.

Raw Video: Smash-and-grab at Zales jewelry store

January 27th, 2012
Surveillance video is released from a smash-and-grab robbery at Zales, 5203 West FM 1960, shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Smash-and-grab robbery at jewelry store

January 27th, 2012
Authorities released a surveillance video of a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in northwest Harris County this week.

Thanks to many for making Hunt for Heroes possible

January 27th, 2012
Happy's; Henslup Custom Meat Processing; Diamond D Processing; The Cortez Journal; Red Rock 92.7; Lady's American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75; Montezuma County VFW 52311; Gwen Chermack, NRA Representative for Colorado; Tim Hunter, NRA Montezuma County Representative; Tuesday Afternoon Bowling Club; Mike Blasio, Ohio; Tim and Judy Kline; Dave and Nancy ... (more)

Police Blotter: Police Investigate Home Invasion, Bomb Theft

January 27th, 2012
Home invasion A 48-year-old resident called St. Clair Shores police Jan. 16 after a black, mid-size car with Illinois license plate pulled into the driveway of a home on the 20800 block of Crowley and two men forced their way into the home.

Greg Kelly

January 26th, 2012
Tune in at 7PM 96.3 FM or stream live http://t.co/rkkKYXQt @ JudyHowardEllis : RT @ thedailybeast : Where Are All the Women in Davos?: Only 17% of attendees are female.

Researchers recruit oil spill workers

January 26th, 2012
The chief investigator for a long-term health study for oil spill cleanup workers and volunteers spoke with local officials Thursday to encourage referrals.

Fishermen skeptical of health study

January 26th, 2012
Folks making their living on the water are an independent bunch and can be skeptical, especially if they feel burned, charter boat Capt.

Thieves use sledgehammers in jewelry heist

January 26th, 2012
Three masked men armed with sledge hammers busted into a northwest Harris County jewelry store Wednesday, smashed open cases and made off with the jewelry.

LittleBlackBag Rings Up $2.75M Round For Lucky Bag Service

January 26th, 2012
And now the executives of LittleBlackBag.com have more than their good name to work with: GRP Partners has led a $2.75 million Series A round in the personalized shopping site that lets users shop for themselves and also shops for them, as well.

HCSO: Sledgehammer-wielding suspects smash display cases at Zales, steal jewelry

January 26th, 2012
A trio of brazen thieves swinging sledgehammers charged into a jewelry store in northwest Harris County Wednesday afternoon, smashing glass cases in a heist that investigators say lasted about 45 seconds.

Thieves use sledgehammers in jewelry heist

January 26th, 2012
Three masked men armed with sledge hammers busted into a northwest Harris County jewelry store Wednesday, smashed open cases and made off with the jewelry.

HCSO: Sledgehammer-wielding suspects smash display cases at Zales, steal jewelry

January 25th, 2012
HOUSTON Police were on the hunt for four suspects in a brazen robbery at a Zales outlet store in Harris County.

JTV Co-Founder Publishes Educational Guide to Gemstones

January 25th, 2012
This is a handy, up-to-date guide that covers a wide range of topics of interest to budding gemologists, gem collectors and jewelry hobbyists.

The gusts of Gingrich

January 25th, 2012
Not long ago, a veteran Republican strategist told me that a politician could succeed with his zipper down, but not with his words unbridled.

Robbery on 52XX W. FM. 1960, Harris County, TX

January 25th, 2012
HCSO robbery investigators need your help in identifying and locating the three suspects seen in this video.

Blue Nile Hosts 2012 Analyst/Investor Day

January 25th, 2012
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced that it will host a 2012 Analyst/Investor Day on Thursday, February 16th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. PT at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel at 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98014.

Epicor Congratulates Foot Locker for Garnering Retail TouchPoints’ Customer Engagement Award

January 24th, 2012
LIVERMORE, CA -- -- 01/24/12 -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today congratulated retail customer Foot Locker on being named a 'Customer Engagement Award' winner by Retail TouchPoints -- an online publishing network for retail ... (more)

Barclays’ 5 Best Utilities Stocks for 2012

January 24th, 2012
NEW YORK -- Barclays Capital published a report Jan. 3 titled "Go With the Flow." Daniel Ford, Gregg Orrill, Theodore W. Brooks, Ross A. Fowler, M. Beth Straka and Noah Hauser have identified their most preferred power and utilities stocks for investment in 2012.

Epicor Congratulates Foot Locker for Garnering Retail TouchPoints’ Customer Engagement Award

January 24th, 2012
The inaugural Customer Engagement Awards program honors retail innovators that have successfully implemented unique and creative customer engagement strategies.

JTV Hosts First International Gem Congress

January 24th, 2012
Jewelry Television , the worlds largest broadcast shopping network focused exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and loose gemstones, hosted members of the international gemstone community at the companys Knoxville headquarters last week.

Jewelry Television Shares the Love With Sweetheart Sweepstakes

January 24th, 2012
Jewelry Television , the largest broadcast shopping network focused exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones, is sharing some love this Valentines Day with a special giveaway.

Jewelry Television Shares the Love With Sweetheart Sweepstakes

January 24th, 2012
The Sweetheart Sweepstakes will offer a JTV customer the chance to show his or her affections in a big way.

JTV Hosts First International Gem Congress

January 24th, 2012
JTV Co-Founder Jerry Sisk signs copies of his recently published book, Guide to Gems and Jewelry, at the company's first international Gem Congress Vendors from within the international gemstone community are very influential in helping to shape the trends we see in retail jewelry and gemstones.

Jewelry Television Celebrates Chinese New Year

January 24th, 2012
We feel confident that customers will be impressed by the authenticity and tradition represented in these pieces of jewelry, and we were thrilled to ring in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon with a celebration here at JTV.

Funky Catalog Formats That Work: Katie Muldoon

January 24th, 2012
Catalogs with attention-getting formats have been reaching my mailbox with increasing frequency.

What deals are available at local malls?

January 23rd, 2012
If you're shopping for a Valentine's Day gift, you might be interested in a free-earrings promotion at two local malls: Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City and Westfield Parkway in El Cajon.

Jewelry Television Debuts Titanic Jewelry Collection

January 23rd, 2012
Our purpose in bringing this collection to the public is to honor and celebrate the fashionable women onboard the Titanic, several of whom were international style icons.

Antique Appraisal Events spark Spectacular Tales

January 23rd, 2012
You may have attended one of my antiques appraisal shows or you may have read about some of the places that I have visited or the people I have met.

Managing fishery an imperfect science

January 23rd, 2012
Fishery management is a complex business, and when it comes to fishery management in the United States, the Magnuson-Stevens Act is the Bible.

Fishermen say rules hurting business

January 23rd, 2012
Blackburn, captain of the charter boat Miss Mary out of Mexico Beach, has seen a drastic change in the fishing business since he started chartering 25 years ago.

Spending Smart: Dig deep for right diamond

January 22nd, 2012
Smart spenders in the market to buy diamonds, perhaps for Valentine's Day, know all about the four C's: cut, color, clarity and carat.

Spending Smart: Dig deep for right diamond

January 22nd, 2012
Smart spenders in the market to buy diamonds, perhaps for Valentine's Day, know all about the four C's: cut, color, clarity and carat.

Blue Nile (NILE) Shares Upgraded to “Neutral” by Zacks Investment Research Analysts.

January 21st, 2012
Blue Nile was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday.

Jewelry Television hosts global gem conference

January 21st, 2012
NEWS SENTINEL A gemstone processing agent looks for the quality of an emerald stone at Jewelry Television's West Knoxville headquarters in this file photo.

Lions Park pool construction showing progress

January 20th, 2012
Paris Lions Park pool fundraising committee members Zedo Henny, left, Heather Oakes, Thecla Ross and Dora Kuilboer joined changeroom project lead Terry Collins and County of Brant councillors Shirley Simon and Murray Powell to begin the fundraising campaign for the project on Friday, Jan.

Researchers recruit oil spill workers

January 20th, 2012
The chief investigator for a long-term health study for oil spill cleanup workers and volunteers spoke with local officials Thursday to encourage referrals.

Rolling Stone Contest Winners The Sheepdogs to Play The Basement Jan. …

January 19th, 2012
Last April I mused a little on Rolling Stone magazine's "Choose the Cover" contest, in which unsigned bands competed in a viral popularity contest that would put the winner on the cover of the legendary rock rag and secure them a spot on Atlantic Records' roster.