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January 27th, 2012
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:52 GMT

Blood's 60th anniversary - VillageSoup Belfast


VillageSoup Belfast

Blood's 60th anniversary
VillageSoup Belfast
... celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 30. High school sweethearts, Barbara Myrick married Clayton at a small ceremony in Unity in 1952. Their family recognized this milestone and celebrated their 80th birthdays at a party in October.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:33:17 GMT

On Love: June Chokechaitanasin and Clint Locker - Washington Post


On Love: June Chokechaitanasin and Clint Locker
Washington Post
Until they met at a party in 2007, and kissed for the first time. Bride June Chokechaitanasin and groom Clint Stuart Locker just after their wedding ceremony on Dec. 17, 2011. The couple had been friends for years until a trip to Virginia's Lake Anna ...

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:19:13 GMT

Newport couple celebrate platinum wedding anniversary - shropshirestar.com


shropshirestar.com

Newport couple celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
shropshirestar.com
And it was love at first sight when they met at a street party in 1937. Five years later the couple were married and yesterday they celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary. Retired mechanic Arthur was 26 and Rose, a former nurse, ...

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:54:16 GMT

Local restaurant owners host special anniversary party - Ahwatukee Foothills News


Local restaurant owners host special anniversary party
Ahwatukee Foothills News
13, 1962, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Bell'Italia Pizzeria with a very intimate dinner that included 40 of their close family and friends. The owners of Bell' Italia restaurant in Ahwatukee Foothills, Paola and Mario Caputo, ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:10:50 GMT

Winery weddings: these are the vines that bind - The Lake Norman Citizen


Winery weddings: these are the vines that bind
The Lake Norman Citizen
"We had some class reunions, but most of them were weddings." According to Jan Blanton, event planner at Owl's Eye, the winery had two weddings in 2007 and 15 in 2011, as well as an anniversary event, six rehearsal dinners and 10 luncheons, ...

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:08:43 GMT

Couple celebrate ruby wedding anniversary with charity rock gig - Stroud News and Journal


Couple celebrate ruby wedding anniversary with charity rock gig
Stroud News and Journal
The gig, which took place in King's Stanley village hall last month, was held to celebrate the Ruby Wedding Anniversary of Quedgeley couple Roy and Jan Edwards. Rather than hosting a conventional party where guests might be expected to bring along ...

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:07:45 GMT

Deborah, Daniel Beaulieu - Morning Sentinel


Deborah, Daniel Beaulieu
Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE -- Daniel and Deborah Beaulieu of Waterville, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary October 29, 2011, by hosting a dinner party at Marco's restaurant in Lewiston. Mr. Beaulieu and the former Deborah (Wing) Luce were married October 30, ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:43:23 GMT

Wilmette woman held a party so pallbearers could get to know each other - Chicago Sun-Times


Wilmette woman held a party so pallbearers could get to know each other
Chicago Sun-Times
Mrs. Winograd helped organize reunions for the 25th, 40th and 50th anniversary of her 1961 class at New Trier and helped plan the school's centennial celebration. “She was like the gung-ho New Trier alum,” said Cook. “This is a woman who knew everyone ...

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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:41:50 GMT

Marryoke: The new cheesy wedding trend - Washington Post (blog)


Marryoke: The new cheesy wedding trend
Washington Post (blog)
Videographers even offer special “Marryoke” services as part of their packages, now. What will a Marryoke video look like at the 50-year anniversary? Probably really cheesy — but if the couple makes it to 50 years still happily in love, ...

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:29:39 GMT

The romance of the late-in-love wedding - Globe and Mail


Globe and Mail

The romance of the late-in-love wedding
Globe and Mail
I was at Toronto City Hall a couple weeks ago for a wedding. On that cold Saturday afternoon, as the sunlight streamed into the unadorned but elegant chambers, the bride and groom that we'd all come to watch tie the knot repeated the usual promises to ...

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Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:08:05 -0800

Meg Loncharic: Huge interest in Jan. 14 gala

Fairview residents Barby and Chuck Harris celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a three-week trip of a lifetime to Africa. They shared fond memories of the trip in Christmas correspondence with family and friends. Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:46:34 -0800

Muhammad Ali turns 70

Boxing great Muhammad Ali looks down from a balcony at friends while attending a celebration for his 70th birthday at the Muhammad Ali Center on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Louisville, Ky. Ali turns 70 Tuesday. Read more

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:40:20 -0800

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1943-2012 Bitsy Fell Winograd Bitsy Fell Winograd wanted 10 of her best girlfriends for her pallbearers. But as she planned her funeral, she realized that some of them didn’t know each other well because they came from different parts of her life. And so Bitsy--a consummate organizer and hostess who made sure that introductions were always made and everyone felt at ease--threw one more party ... Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:38:10 -0800

North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 15

North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 15 Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. North Central Baptist Hospital hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with ... Read more

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:37:00 -0800

Ali still the Greatest as he celebrates 70th

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2005 file photo, boxing legend Muhammad Ali is watched by his wife, Lonnie, during the award ceremony for the Otto-Hahn-Peace-Medal 2005 of the German Society of the United Nations in Berlin.The three-time heavyweight boxing champion will celebrate a milestone birthday Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, when he turns 70. Ali will be surrounded by friends who are gathering Saturday ... Read more

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:35 -0800

New Wedding Hot Spot

Multiple new businesses in DuBois target those looking to tie the knot. Read more

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:10:14 -0800

Bitsy Fell Winograd, family ran Fell stores

Winograd’s grandfather founded Fell’s men’s clothing stores in Winnetka and Highland Park. Movie star Rock Hudson worked at Fell’s as a young man, and many North Shore boys made pilgrimages to Fell’s for their bar mitzvah suits. Their loyalty often continued into adulthood, when they were buying suits for roles as civic leaders and businessmen. Mrs. Winograd was in charge of tuxedo rentals at ... Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:38:30 -0800

North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 22

North Central Community Calendar — Sept. 22 Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. North Central Baptist Hospital hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with ... Read more

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:07:07 -0800

My New Year

PJ Gibbons and Colette Sheridan ask a bunch of celebrities to reveal their plans for tonight, and to reflect on the year gone by Read more

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:13:29 -0800

Denmark celebrates its popular queen

On Saturday, the Queen celebrates her 40th year on the throne.  read more Read more


A Gift of Poetry

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January 27th, 2012
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:11 GMT

Girl skips birthday presents, collects donations for shelter - West Branch Times


Girl skips birthday presents, collects donations for shelter
West Branch Times
So when her family organized her 10th birthday party, she decided to ask her friends to create a pool of money, rather than gifts, and donate it to Friends of the Animals, a no-kill animal shelter in Tipton. She and 24 friends — many of her ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:02 GMT

Letter: Loudoun Gifts For Good - Leesburg Today


Letter: Loudoun Gifts For Good
Leesburg Today
We saw the conversion of the wonderful Alternative Gift Fair from a physical storefront presence to a robust online opportunity for people to donate to local charities in honor of family members, friends and colleagues. The total level of contributions ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:58:11 GMT

Direct from Market: Dallas - Gifts & Decorative Accessories


Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Direct from Market: Dallas
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
The collection of bedding and other gift and home items for kids features the designer's original art work and is all about positive messaging. One will find inspirational quotes like "Friends come in all colors," on the products.

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:22:40 GMT

Birthday boy accepting donations, not presents - Today's THV


Birthday boy accepting donations, not presents
Today's THV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - When Gibson Evans turns three this year, he won't be getting the traditional gifts from friends and family. It's the latest trend among birthday parties -- abandoning the usual gift wish list and instead encouraging ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:41:42 GMT

…along with a few other ideas for plant lovers - Portland Monthly (blog)


Portland Monthly (blog)

…along with a few other ideas for plant lovers
Portland Monthly (blog)
During the month of February, Friends of Trees makes it easy for you to give the most enduring kind of present to your sweetheart and Mother Earth at the same time. Newlyweds Tricia and Adam Stombaugh planting a tree in honor of their marriage at the ...

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:32:49 GMT

The Prefect Gift for Your Boss - Empowered News


Empowered News

The Prefect Gift for Your Boss
Empowered News
Alongside the long list of your family members and friends, there is one equally important to be given a gift to – your boss. This may sound silly, but it's true. It's not the idea of giving to your boss just to be close to him or her.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:43:14 GMT

Feb Fest medallion up for grabs starting Jan. 29 - Chanhassen Villager


Feb Fest medallion up for grabs starting Jan. 29
Chanhassen Villager
Prizes include a $250 gift card from both Byerly's and Center Drug, not to mention a Nook and $150 gift from the Friends of the Chanhassen Library. Landsman said she has been scouring for the perfect hiding location for the medallion since early ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:05:47 GMT

Gift of sight and style: North Bend mom Bev Jorgensen gets surprise makeover ... - Snoqualmie Valley Record


Gift of sight and style: North Bend mom Bev Jorgensen gets surprise makeover ...
Snoqualmie Valley Record
Jorgensen took a leap of style this winter with big help from her friend and supervisor, Barbie Young. Jorgensen, a saleswoman for PartyLite gifts and a single mother, was treated to a makeover in December by Young, a Kirkland resident and Jorgensen's ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:15:50 GMT

Direct from Market: Los Angeles - Gifts & Decorative Accessories


Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Direct from Market: Los Angeles
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
... has new gift and home neighbors on the 12th and 9th floors. Among those taking up residence in new quarters on the 12th floor are Rosalie & Friends, Katherine's Collection, Melrose Intl. and World Buyers, as well as a number of smaller exhibitors.

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:05:53 GMT

Valentine's Day Gifts: Not Just for Spouses Any More - MarketWatch (press release)


Valentine's Day Gifts: Not Just for Spouses Any More
MarketWatch (press release)
And people aren't giving a present just to a spouse or significant other. More and more, sophisticated Valentine's Day celebrants are marking the occasion by exchanging tokens of their affection with a widening circle of friends and family members.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:32 -0800

Let’s go to the mall: Shoppers make last dash for Yuletide gifts

While chidren were busy Monday telling Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas, adults at North Little Rock’s McCain Mall were shopping. Read more

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:36:10 -0800

Letter: Loudoun Gifts For Good

Dear Editor: We're in the modern digital-age now and we want to thank Loudoun for your good gifts. Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Valentine's Day Gifts: Not Just for Spouses Any More

EMERYVILLE, CA-- - Today, remembering Cupid and his quiver of arrows has become a festive affair that extends to family, friends and loved ones as a way to commemorate and celebrate the bonds of affection ... Read more

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:16:35 -0800

Queens girl donates birthday gifts

While other 10-year-old girls wish for jewelry and clothing on their birthday, Cate Hughes had another idea. The Glendale youngster told friends and family to take any money they might spend on her gifts and instead donate it to her neighbor, Janet Denaro, who rescues cats. Read more

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:47:33 -0800

Saturday Wish List for the Myrtle Beach area

Donations : Do you h ave serving dishes, flatware, trays, sets of china, cookware or glasses you no longer use or need? Donate them to the Socastee High School Consumer Education Department to enhance student labs. Items that are silver plate, sterling, glass, etc., in good condition would be useful. Drop off donations at Socastee High School, 4900 Socastee Blvd., and pick up a receipt for tax ... Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0800

Housewarming today focuses more on practicality than showing off

Traditionally, housewarming parties were a special event meant to celebrate the purchase of a new home. Friends and family gathered with gifts and blessings and, in some cases, entertainment was provided. Read more

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:23:11 -0800

Honolulu Cookie Company(R) Bakes Sweet Hearts for Sweethearts This Valentine's Day

HONOLULU -- Whether for a high school sweetheart, a lifetime partner, an old flame, or a new flame, the Honolulu Cookie Company's most delectable shortbread cookies are sure to melt the heart of any valentine.... Read more

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:02:03 -0800

Mom Is Miffed That Birthday Party Was A Shopping Spree

DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old daughter, "Mandy," was invited to a friend's birthday party along with 12 other girls. They were told to meet at the mall where they'd "go shopping" together, then go for a sleepover afterward.The birthday girl told her friends to bring money as gifts. Well, she raked in more than $300 then proceeded to spend it all on herself while her friends stood and watched. Mandy ... Read more

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:13:06 -0800

Dear Abby: Shopping spree birthday party horrifies mother

Dear Abby: My 12-year-old daughter, “Mandy,” was invited to a friend’s birthday party along with 12 other girls. They were told to meet at the mall where they’d “go shopping” together, then go for a sleepover afterward. The birthday girl told her friends to bring money as gifts. Well, she raked in more than $300 then proceeded to spend it all on herself while her friends stood and watched. Mandy ... Read more

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:04:09 -0800

Little Gifts Makes Social Giving through Facebook Easy

In a tough economy, many charities are looking for innovative ways to expand their reach and encourage people to give. One new trend just bubbling to the surface is social giving: combining donations-as-gifts with social networks.Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 In a tough economy, many charities are looking for innovative ways to expand their reach and encourage people to give. One new ... Read more

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January 27th, 2012
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:02:08 GMT

9ice gets cow as birthday gift - Vanguard


9ice gets cow as birthday gift
Vanguard
9ice, to the amazement of everyone, went on social network, Twitter, to announce the gift of a cow given to him by fellow artiste, Vector. I Just received the most surprising gift for my birthday from Vector. Can u guess what it is? Na cow!

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:02:24 GMT

How to Love Him on Valentine's Day - Crookston Daily Times (blog)


How to Love Him on Valentine's Day
Crookston Daily Times (blog)
This is a busy time for me, so I have to plan early — Christmas, anniversary, his birthday, and Valentine's day all within the span of six weeks! It's the most formidable time of the year for me! This is not because I don't enjoy giving him gifts but ...

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:07:03 GMT

Miley Cyrus' Sexiest Birthday Gift to Liam Hemsworth--Shocking Party Pics Hit Web - Gather Celebs News Channel


Idolator: All About The Music

Miley Cyrus' Sexiest Birthday Gift to Liam Hemsworth--Shocking Party Pics Hit Web
Gather Celebs News Channel
Just a tad. Yes, Miley Cyrus gave her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth more than just an adorable puppy for his twenty-second birthday. She also gave him a cake, and although she probably didn't bake it herself, it's really unique.
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:32:29 GMT

Surrender to Him - The Hindu


Surrender to Him
The Hindu
There was a rich man who announced that the next day being his birthday, he would distribute gold to those who came to his house. He asked all those who wanted his gifts to bring bags to take them home. The next day, a huge crowd turned up, ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:41 GMT

Des Moines man's birthday surprise: Dead son's long-lost class ring returned - DesMoinesRegister.com


Des Moines man's birthday surprise: Dead son's long-lost class ring returned
DesMoinesRegister.com
Special to the Register A Des Moines man received an unexpected gift on his 83rd birthday — his eldest son's 1977 class ring from Dowling Catholic High School. The son, Steven C. Rowen, died in a traffic accident on Christmas Eve in 1981.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:26:49 GMT

Chelmsford policeman donor's gift of life to German leukaemia sufferer - This is Total Essex


Chelmsford policeman donor's gift of life to German leukaemia sufferer
This is Total Essex
A POLICEMAN who saved a leukaemia patient's life 16 years ago by donating bone marrow visited him on his 50th birthday this week. In 1996, the Chronicle covered Stephen Armson-Smith's bone marrow donation to a German called Alexander Koller.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:24:45 GMT

Vagner Love's Switch to Flamengo is Mom's Birthday Gift - RIA Novosti


Vagner Love's Switch to Flamengo is Mom's Birthday Gift
RIA Novosti
Vagner Love's multi-million-dollar transfer to Brazilian club Flamengo from CSKA Moscow is a birthday present for his mother, the Brazil striker said Wednesday. Flamengo bought Vagner Love for 10 million euros from CSKA and signed him on a two-year ...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:35:33 GMT

Mahler Soars to the Light, Contains World: Manuela Hoelterhoff - BusinessWeek


Mahler Soars to the Light, Contains World: Manuela Hoelterhoff
BusinessWeek
His heart gave out early, in 1911 just before his 51st birthday. But by then he'd even captured the universe beyond. “I will soar to a light never pierced by eyes,” he wrote -- and took us with him in the Symphony No. 2, called “The Resurrection.

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:12:26 GMT

Blaze staff offers gift ideas for Keith Olbermann's Bday - TheBlaze.com (blog)


Blaze staff offers gift ideas for Keith Olbermann's Bday
TheBlaze.com (blog)
It's a special day for a special reason: It's Keith Olbermann's birthday! He's 52 yet doesn't look a day over 54. Here at THE BLAZE we want to wish him well and another fantastic year on the edge of obscurity. And while we won't actually be giving ...

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:43:43 GMT

The Great Mad Men Re-Watch: Here We Go! - TV.com (blog)


TV.com (blog)

The Great Mad Men Re-Watch: Here We Go!
TV.com (blog)
By Seth Abramovitch Follow 13 hours ago Welcome to TV.com's Great Mad Men Re-Watch, where we encourage you to pour yourself a virgin Old Fashioned, fire up a candy cigarette, and reacquaint yourselves with the best show on TV (in my humble opinion).

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:03:22 -0800

Toddler with rare syndrome celebrates 1st birthday

The cake and wrapped gifts made Angel Castillo's first birthday look like any other, but most first birthdays don't happen in hospitals. Read more

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:10:54 -0800

Winchester Sun parent company VP remembers playing for Joe Paterno

For most of my life, Joe Paterno has been a constant: I was one of his first recruits, so when he recruited me, I could always expect a call or visit from him, telling me: ¿Good game, Charlie.¿ Or, ¿How's the family Charlie?¿ Or, ¿Don't go to the University of Maryland, Charlie.¿ Read more

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:20:00 -0800

Angelina Jolie Buys Daughter a New Wardrobe for Birthday - Outrageous Gifts for Celebrity Children

When you're growing up as a kid in Hollywood a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese just doesn't really cut it. If you're one of Angelina Jolie's offspring life is especially good. This week Angie's daughter Zahara turned seven and the actress was spotted clothes shopping for her beloved child in Sherman Oaks, California last weekend. Read more

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:02:05 -0800

Office Birthday Celebration Is No Party For Guest Of Honor

DEAR ABBY: I have a problem that happens once a year -- my birthday at work. There's a huge potluck with cake, banners, gifts and a card that has been circulating around the office for a week. I cringe at the attention. Everyone means well, but these celebrations are pure torture for me. I'm a 7-year-old all over again, trying my best to keep the anxiety and waterworks in check. It goes back to ... Read more

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:37:49 -0800

Amir Khan gifts dad 10k pounds 1971 Cortina for birthday

London, Jan 7 (ANI): Amir Khan surprised his dad by giving him a 1971 Ford Cortina 2000 GXL worth 10,000 pounds, for his 50th birthday. Read more

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:54:53 -0800

10-year-old Evans boy asks for dog food instead of birthday gifts

He's a small kid with a big heart. Instead of getting gifts for his birthday, Aaron Mims, an Evans 10-year old asked for dog food to donate to the Columbia County Animal Shelter. Read more

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:29 -0800

Angelina Jolie Waterfall Is Gift For Brad Pitt's Birthday

Angelina Jolie has splashed out on the most unconventional of gifts for her partner Brad Pitts 48th birthday celebrations The actress who recently made her directorial debut with In The Land of Blood and Honey purchased a waterfall in California for th... Read more

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:26:20 -0800

Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade's Girlfriend, Throws Huge Birthday Bash [PHOTOS]

Gabrielle Union has made Dwayne Wade's week! The Miami Heat All-Star's girlfriend, Union, threw him a huge birthday bash to celebrate his 30th at the Setai Hotel in South Beach, Fla. Check out these pictures of Dwayne Wade's girlfriend, Gabrielle Union. Read more

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:57:32 -0800

Brothers reunited in Japan after 6 decades apart

YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press KYOTO, Japan They no longer speak the same language, but two brothers separated nearly 60 years each think the other hasn't changed a bit. Japanese-American Minoru Ohye celebrate his 86th birthday Monday with his only brother after traveling to Japan for a reunion with him. The brothers were born in Sacramento, California, but were separated as children after their ... Read more

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:20:31 -0800

Elderly brothers reunited in Japan

Two Japanese-American brothers separated nearly 60 years each think the other hasn't changed a bit. Read more