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People would stop to drop off items and ended up staying to help. They were very innovative in the way they packed boxes. It was overwhelmingly beautiful.

Pottery Barn's had a big influence on the furniture industry. We have a lot of similar items that you can take home now and in a lot of cases, better quality.

Personally, I'm happy to get a tax cut, ... But when I look at how much the war on terrorism is costing and the other large items out there, like changes to Medicare, I am watching it. Worried is too strong a word, but I am concerned.

On mobile, make sure Facebook's app can know where you are. That not only makes features like Nearby Friends possible but also makes your feed have a few items from your location.

One of the key items we will have is a flag that flew over a polling booth in Iraq that was donated by a soldier.

I would be really surprised if eBay is ultimately held liable for misrepresented items on its site.

I grew up within New Orleans; my greatest concern is rising water. But I think life is a process of moving items from the 'scared of' to the 'not scared of' list.

If we hand the relief items to police we are not sure it will reach the victims.

If we'd had a substantial decline in the dollar against the Chinese currency we'd have probably seen a substantial rise in the price of some of the items that we buy from China.

I do not see any need for open houses right now. Houses are selling quite rapidly and sellers can focus on other items of importance.

Basically, it's a local drive to collect and distribute items to benefit the brave men and women serving in the United States military and defending our freedom and liberty abroad, ... These items will provide a little extra comfort for them and, more important, remind our troops that they are not forgotten by their friends and supporters back home.

Imagine going to the grocery store and watching 17 out of 20 customers shoplifting items from the shelves and walking out of the store without paying.

I have been in touch with fellow Lions in Louisiana who are assisting me with coordinating needed items for the hurricane victims. Many homeless Lions are staying at a Lions children's camp in Leesville La., which has become a refuge for the homeless and also a distribution center for Lions helping Lions.

I feel that the design with the central island is appealing. It's easily accessible for customers, has a nice large counter area, and is completely surrounded by impulse items like candy and magazines.

Growing up in a cold place, in Southern Ontario, Woolrich was a brand of choice for us because it was always warm and comfortable. The parka with the fur on it was standard fare for us. It's extraordinary that they have kept up with the times. Beyond the parka, they have changed, and they have some pretty hip, cool items which I wear.

give everybody a broader sense of where they can come in and get involved and have a chance to purchase some great items for a great cause.

If a piece of furniture is top-heavy or unstable, fasten it to a wall using angle braces or anchors. Keep heavier items on lower shelves or in lower drawers.

If any of the items would have had blood on it, you would've spotted it?

If a child scored a 300 in reading last year and the score improved to 350 this year, the child and their parents would each receive the increased difference between the two scores in tickets to use as cash in an auction of many large-ticket items at the beginning of the next school year. The kids may use their tickets separately or combined with parents' to bid on items such as big-screen televisions, bicycles, DVD players and more.

If spending on durable goods slows down, it could also weaken sales of consumer electronics, especially on big ticket items that have a higher profit margin but are interest rate sensitive.

If something is found that needs to be fixed in the building, it will push our date back. However, we will do whatever it takes to fix those items and be in compliance with the city. I hope to have everything completed and gain possession over the building at least by Feb. 1.

He has assured us to tag our priority items into the list of 97 per cent products to be given duty-free access.

He'd order 40 to 50 of these items at a time.

He may or may not have viewed himself as a fine artist, but he did photos for himself as well as commercial photos. We have several samples of his Pyramid Lake photos that he did for himself. He viewed his commercial work as sales items to make money and saw his landscapes as more artistic.

Whatever they're looking for is not in there. He doesn't have any of those items any where. I'm not at all concerned. I know none of the items they were looking for are in Carlos' possession.

The purpose of the fund is to invest in habit-forming small ticket items which people think they can't live without, ... That turns out to (include) liquor and tobacco. But that's not it. I hate to tell you. The No. 1 habit-forming commodity is toilet paper.

The people have been so generous. We already have enough items to fill up two pickup trucks.

We took them items ranging all the way from refrigerators to sofas, bicycles, computers, washers and dryers to clothes. We've had an overwhelming response from the community. All of these items were gathered in only a week's time.

We're only going to take the items we need, ... We'll box things up and send them to another shelter. For us, as donations go, it's been overflowing. It's a blessing.

We think demand for arts and crafts furniture and objects and 20th century decorative arts and stylish things are going to continue to be very much in demand and with that in view we will be holding a special sale of these items on February 28.

We told him that we are ready to consult and discuss with him the items of the proposals but that they should not be the only basis,

We are extremely grateful for the support and generosity of our donors and anticipate that these items will generate a lot of interest and excitement, ... Events like this help the Crew Soccer Foundation raise the money necessary to realize our vision and fulfill our mission." ()

Historically, we know that if we just pick top-selling items and e-mail them to people, conversion isn't that great. It's very hard to target in the pet space. You have to know a lot about that consumer.

There is an average of 50,000 items in the supermarket. We can only eat 14 to 16 foods daily.

Hundreds and hundreds of businesses donated items for the silent auction.

He'd done a good job bringing home the big-ticket items we've needed so desperately. He was perfectly suited to do what he's done.

He is very upset and very hurt that this is going on, and on, and on. Ohio State Police have had this case and all these items back for many, many, many months.

Knitting and crocheting are huge trends right now and many of the latest fashions include knitted and crocheted items or trim. Designer Nicole Miller included a crochet-topped party dress in her latest line. So, grab a few balls of yarn, a needle or a hook and join the fun.

I think women want to feel beautiful. They want to feel seductive. I also try to think about items that can be worn in different ways so they can be worn more than once. If you're going to buy a $2,000 jacket, you are going to want to wear it over and over.

I think the downtown is a different entity. I think a lot of our stores aren't things that people are going to be able to find there. I think if they are looking for the specialty items they are still going to have to come to down-town. Lakeside really hasn't had an impact on downtown.

I was a farmer during the Depression and didn't have many toys-and I missed that. We decided to collect toys because it's a lot larger hobby and the items hold their value so much better than other things.

I think we agree on far more than we disagree. We do disagree about some of the elements of this. But our job is to apply our resources where we think it is best. The items we are mentioning here today are not a risk for the transportation system.

It is imperative that laptops remain in control of the department. Losses of laptops must be reported immediately to executive directors. Laptops are high-value items and must be controlled as such.

It is interesting that Mr. Sauer called the proposal 'lopsided' since we never got into the negotiating process. I assure you that we are open to discuss all items and eager to have an opportunity to address the recreation board, a step that we never reached before being told that they were not interested.

Last week we raised supplies and took them to the Wal-Mart in Germantown. This week we brought in items for the people coming to dinner tonight.

is eager to work with law enforcement regarding alleged fraudulent items sold on the site.

People are learning that they can decorate their homes well using items from a thrift store or consignment shop. They can find a lot of things. Used furniture doesn't have the negative connotation it once did.

Peer pressure-type thing to see what was in the box/terminals. Then, after that, they started breaking into them, realizing they could actually make money off stolen items and selling them on ebay.

Our principal, Bernard Rogers, approved the project after I presented him with the outline of what, how, where and to whom Gautier High School students would donate their items. Soon donations of books, bears and buttons (coats) started coming in. Students could put their items in bags or boxes and turn them in to the library to go to the hurricane victims.

Our plan is to use the items on one test and not on subsequent administrations of test.

Our staff put some very nice items up for auction and it is great to see how the students have contributed to such an important charity.

Our survey shows that while consumers are projecting a significant increase in household expenses, they are planning to spend conservatively on discretionary items this year. It appears that several factors are driving this cautionary approach, including a desire to save or invest more money and changes in salary, job status or job security.

Our forecasts do not anticipate any major increase in retail price inflation ever again. Over the last 10 years, we calculate that women have doubled the average number of items they buy themselves in a year.

(Our goal is) not sacrificing taste for health and making sure the consumer has great food items that they won't pay a lot of money for while still enjoying it at a low caloric rate.

Our variety is one of the key reasons our customers love us. We continue to provide all of the menu items they love, while also offering new items to try.

Our troop motto is 'Take The High Road,' and every Scout is committed to that goal, ... That means being involved in the community as much as possible. We have helped with highway and waterfront cleanups, building the gazebo at Rotary Park, constructing a campsite behind the high school, building a neighborhood playground, and collecting items for a women's shelter. We feel you can never do too much to give back to your community.

Retailers in our Merchant Network have found that customers that select the Bill Me Later option typically have higher average order values than those that opt for other forms of payment. This can be a particularly important factor for retailers of big ticket items such as jewelry. The added security and convenience of Bill Me Later helps retailers turn browsers, who in the past might have been hesitant to purchase more expensive items such as jewelry online, into buyers.

Our party's position is clear. We are opposed to FDI in retail sector. The Government says it will allow FDI in branded goods. But it is a loose term as anything can be branded. We want the Government to specify the items where FDI is allowed.

Our regular items draw bigger business for us. This year we think brooches will sell well.

Paring down an entire household to just a few precious and necessary items is a daunting task. Even the most supportive families find their schedules or out-of-town location won?t allow them to manage the job alone. Without a system, tasks such as organizing health insurance claims, maintaining vital records, or creating an inventory of assets that would be needed in case of fire, loss or theft can seem overwhelming.

Part of (the demand for higher-cost products) has been fueled by the Food Network and cooking shows that use more exotic ingredients. A lot of items that were once considered specialty are now considered mainstream. Many are now staples in our produce section.

Our members save and collect items all year for this yard sale. Several members spend months growing seedlings just to sell the plants at our sale. We also accept donations from the community to sell at the Yard Sale.

People have the misconception that churches have deep pockets. What they don't realize is that we are a nonprofit and we rely on the items to conduct our services. It's not just robbing an institution; it's robbing people.

Step back and review your practices to make sure all your inputs are adding value and paying their way. In particular, you've got to give the high-cost items some attention. Where you get the most savings on a percentage basis may be in finding even a small reduction on a very expensive item, like fertilizer.

Starting with our April 8 season-opening event, we will no longer be able to allow people to carry in any food or beverage items from the outside. This is due to regulatory changes outside our control in the insurance and food service industry. We will continue to offer passes out which will allow our guests to visit their vehicles during our racing program.

Star initiated this concert on her own, ... We are collecting money and any personal care items that we can send with our volunteers in a backpack.

Some of the larger-ticket items needed to be looked at by the insurance company.

Some of the items were still in dry cleaning bags. The AJ community was especially generous. I could not have asked for a better response.

Some of the names that fit into that context actually names like The Gap ( GPS : Research , Estimates ). Basic items like jeans and khakis, people certainly going there on a repeat basis.

Look at the success of J. Crew or L.L. Bean, ... Catalog companies have to show their items with pictures. J. Crew is a good example of a company that's done a good job of replicating the feel of their catalog online.

Looking for antique sleds and sleighs and memorabilia is like a treasure hunt. We have some items in our collection that we just happened upon.

Market demand in 2002 is expected to be generally flat compared with the previous year in both Europe and North America, ... The group should achieve an improvement in operating income and value creation for the full year 2002, excluding items affecting comparability.

Little progress was made in the solution of outstanding issues... The long list of proscribed items unaccounted for and as such resulting in unresolved disarmament issues was not shortened either by the inspections or by Iraqi declarations and documentation.

My mother, for example, made a list of 50 items which she could eat in her life, and she would not eat anything outside that list.

I will take some of the information I learned from him (Dale Jr.) and take it back to the police department, items such as cornering techniques. We always want to prevent an accident from happening, taking the safest approach to the situation. We learned a lot about positioning today, be it on the track or the highway. But with him being in a sports car, it was easier. The police car was like driving a tank compared to the Corvette.

I wonder sometimes if manufacturers of foolproof items keep a fool or two on their payroll to test things.

Items like televisions and computers are considered hazardous waste. If we have to dispose of an item like that now, it isn't just a matter of putting it in the trash. It requires special handling.

Items are sent in for the auction from all over the world and people bring them with them when they come for the convention. Often they are selling things so that they buy other bits and pieces and keep collecting.

It allows people not only to spend money on health items but also educational, (and) job training programs after they leave ... the Medicaid program.

It is even more troubling that individuals would try to sell these items for profit to people they believed were international arms dealers.

Maybe something we should add to the list of items to pack for an emergency with the flashlight, water and food should be insect repellent,

The affordability issue from rising interest rates takes some consumers out of the market. These are big-ticket items for consumers. They are going to be sensitive to interest rates.

The American people deserve a 'rebate' for the wasteful costs imposed on them by our broken tax system. The dollar amount exceeds the combined revenue of Sears, Walt Disney, Microsoft, Rite Aid, and McDonald's, while the yearly paperwork volume is staggering: over 1.3 billion information items and 8 billion pages of forms and instructions. The hours expended annually in this ritual is equivalent to the labor of over 2.5 million people. Don't we all have more productive things to do with our time?

Most of the items come from toy dealers. One of those dealers is from Atchison. He carries everything and gives me really good prices as well.

Members of the community have already contacted the chapter, expressing interest in helping Katrina's victims with donations of food, clothing, etc. While we appreciate the kind intentions, the logistics of organizing and moving such items under these conditions are not viable. The fastest way to help is by making an online contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund at www.redcross.org. You can also help by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or your local Red Cross chapter,

Members have made quilted items and donated them for sale.

We'll be putting a list of the items on our Web site soon. In the meantime, more information is available at the California Integrated Waste Management Board and Department of Toxic Substances Control Web sites.

We do use Staples and their rewards card. It's convenient to order online, and you typically have the items delivered to the door the next day with no shipping costs.

We received between 600 and 800 suggestions for this year's book and we narrowed it down to those exclusive items that had a magical quality, like the mermaid suit. That's what becomes a good fantasy gift.

We're also getting deeper into women's clothing and accessories. Ladies' jewelry and purses have been hot items today.

We don't have a lot of antiques, and I like to mix and match comfortable sofas with funky items on the walls.

We don't handle hazardous waste, and now, with these items designated as such, we are prohibited from handling them.

We have some items in the museum that were donated directly by Wolf's family, ... Even though he moved to Chicago, he still returned to Clay County to hunt and fish. We have Wolf's personal hunting rifle on display, as well as unpublished photographs and even Wolf's passport from when he toured Europe and the UK. Basically, we have the museum structured to tell Wolf's story -- from his beginnings in White Station until his death in 1976. It's a tribute to his life.

When you're looking for hot items this year, you're really looking at electronics,

When you're in the mall, facing a human with a purchase in your hand, you're a lot less likely to drop those items and move on to another store.

We have 119 million items in 460 different languages,

We had information that the items from the burglary were taken back to that residence.

We have a great variety of items donated for the auction.

We've made progress on several things, but we still haven't reached the biggest items yet to be discussed.

We're not at a complete maximum. But if we keep getting items (at the rate) we have been, probably in two years we will be at a maximum.