Media All-Stars 2010

Not many media execs have stayed with the same shop for 27 years. Nor can many boast of multiple clients staying with the same firm for decades or more. And only a select few have earned two Media All-Star honors during their career.


Boxa Biz with Julianne – Pretty in pink after all these years

Here in Boca Grande, we are experiencing what we refer to as the calm before the Christmas and New Year's “storm.” Historically, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a bustling time for the island.


North Central Community Calendar — Nov. 24-30

North Central Community Calendar — Nov. 24-30 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 ...


North Central Community Calendar — Dec. 1

North Central Community Calendar — Dec. 1 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 ...


Season's Greetings

Christmas is a season of family. Most of us have established holiday traditions. Daily News reporter Lucy Parker wanted to give readers a peek into the traditions of Washington Parish's elected officials, public figures and community leaders and spoke to several about their Christmas plans and holiday wishes. The questions and their responses follow.


North Central Community Calendar — Dec. 15-21

North Central Community Calendar — Dec. 15-21 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 ...


How the hottest holiday gifts will change digital advertising in 2012

“I got an iPad for Christmas and didn't even ask for one.” “My parents bought me a Kindle for some reason.” Over the Christmas holidays, I got a lot of emails from friends asking for advice on their favorite unexpected Christmas gifts: tablets and e-readers.


Colour 101 for the colour blind

There are no clear literary sources from which to trace the origin of the red envelope tradition. In China, during the Qin Dynasty, the elderly would thread coins with a red string. The money was called yāsuì qiánmeaning "money warding off evil spirits", and was believed to protect the elderly from sickness and death. The yāsuì qián was replaced by red envelopes when printing presses became more ...


The Chicagoan's Valentine's Day gift guide

We survived Christmas, so now it's on to the next gift-giving holiday, Valentine's Day! With so little time in between holidays, it can be overwhelming to find gifts, cards, and chocolates. So, if you want to have the most romantic day without worrying whether he or she will love every moment, then use this guide and you'll be on your way to celebrating instead of resenting the day of love. Here ...


Boca Biz: Inspired by the beauty around us? Why don't you try to capture it!

BY JULIANNE GREENBERG - Everywhere you look, all around us, there's so much natural beauty. Our environment is filled with picturesque scenery and delightful images.