New England Confectionery Co., the 160-year-old maker of nostalgic treats like Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, Mary Jane candies, and its eponymous Necco wafers, has been sold. American Capital Strategies Ltd. of Bethesda, Md., said it partnered ...
Three people e-mailed with offers, and Gernell used the sofa from that day in 2004 until last summer, when the springs broke. Today she runs West Virginia's largest Freecycle group, 2,100 members strong and part of a far-flung forum where people can ...
James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. U.S. intelligence and Defense Department sources said there is increasing evidence that the assassination of Bhutto, a former Pakistani prime minister, was carried out by al-Qaeda or ...
Writers plan to picket at NBC Studios and at ``Tonight Show'' tapings Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, Writers Guild spokesman Gregg Mitchell said in an e-mail. The WGA hopes more companies will come forward for negotiations so that other hosts can also ...
For singles who would like some company while visiting somewhere new, but would rather not go on a group tour, Absolute Travel will search for a like-minded companion, facilitate an introduction by e-mail and develop a travel itinerary both might ...
On Dec. 13, 2006, we canceled the policy effective Jan. 12, 2007,'' spokesman Rocky Scott said in an e-mail. The refund check, for $2,512, was issued then. ''On Jan. 3, 2007, the check cleared our bank,'' he said. We reported that back to you, and you ...
We solicited the opinions of our Features fellows and by Jan. 1 we'd like yours (e-mail ctc-movies@tribune.com). A WARNING!!! If you've yet to see many of the significant films of the last 100 years and don't want the endings spoiled, stop reading now
Homebuilders are definitely trimming their inventory and thinning the pipeline," said John E. Kortecamp, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Maryland. The coming year is likely to be tough, with recovery in 2009, he said. Next ...
You can own both types of accounts simultaneously, but the combined annual contribution limit is $15,500 in 2008, plus a $5,000 catch-up provision if you're 50 or older. ----- Andrew Leckey is a Tribune Media Services columnist. E-mail him at ...
... win 300 races in a single season. Honors: 2004 Special Eclipse Award recipient; 2001 National HBPA Hall of Fame inductee as recognized by his peers. Jeremy Plonk is the editor of The HorsePlayer Magazine and its website, HorsePlayerdaily.com. You can E ...
