Gifts duly reported by Pasco's elected officials

By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 4, 2012 The sander was a Christmas gift. The exhaust fan was meant to be a purchase, but despite repeated requests, the supplier refused to send a bill. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ticket was from the girlfriend who later became his wife. Pasco County property appraiser Mike Wells spared none of the details. He listed all three items on gift disclosure ...


Study: Red lips equals bigger tips

Demand for red lipstick among waitresses might increase following a study that revealed red lipstick boosted tips from male customers.


Framingham's Nuwaves Card Shop to close

Loyal customers will be disappointed to hear that the eclectic Nuwaves Card Shop will be closing its doors after 25 years of business this June. Owner Donna Horblit said she has been thinking about it for a while, and this is the right time for her.


Is Money Stolen Out of my Car Covered?

If I had money locked in my glove box and someone broke into my car and stole $5,000 from out of it, would the cash be covered by my auto insurance?


Dublin Women's Club tests new tour date

This year's Dublin Women's Club homes tour isn't likely to have snow.


Jury finds Cat in the Hat not guilty in Grinch poisoning

MOUNT HOLLY — A cat who was accused of trying to poison a grinch at a birthday party in January was found not guilty Thursday by a jury of more than seven dozen children.


Methodist couple builds charity juggernaut near Chatham

CHATHAM — Jack and Jerry Travelstead know the power of volunteerism. With the help of unpaid workers, the Springfield couple conceived and built two global not-for-profit operations and organized countless numbers of mission trips and disaster-aid responses. Both are at 1022 New City Road, four miles southeast of Chatham.


Brown (N.) Group PLC - Full Year Results Announcement

 01 May 2012 N Brown Group plc FULL YEAR RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 MARCH 2012 N Brown Group plc (LSE: BWNG) , the internet and catalogue home shopping company, today announces its full ...


Restaurant Profile: My Boy's Baking

Learn more about the biscotti business that has been featured four times on "Rachael Ray."


BRIEFLY: May 5

Read about what's happening in and around Plymouth.