Delectable collectibles (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)Start a holiday-themed collection, such as a nativity set from Fontanini, an Italian manufacturer that has been crafting nativities for nearly a century. This year's limited-edition Fontanini figurines include "Darah and Grace," $35. The Alleluia Shop, 7913 Southtown Center, Bloomington, 952-888-5336, 800-479-0913, www.alleluiashop.com .

Visa Int. Renews Rugby World Cup Partnership (Scoop.co.nz)Auckland, 29 November 2005 – Visa International and the Rugby World Cup Ltd. (RWCL) Board today announced that Visa, the preeminent payment service in the world, will be the Official Worldwide Partner and official payment service for Rugby World Cup 2007 (RWC 2007) for the fourth time in […]

Try these bright ideas for lighting needs (News 14 Charlotte)If you’re looking for illuminating gadgets, here are some ideas that will shed some light on much-needed areas. How many times have you headed to the laundry room with a basket full of clothes only to fumble with the light on the way?
Light poles vanishing — […]

Light poles vanishing — believed sold for scrap by thieves / 130 street fixtures in Baltimore have been cut down (San Francisco Chronicle)Given that they stand some 30 feet tall, their disappearance is attracting a good deal of attention here — even as their final destination remains a mystery. Thieves are sawing down aluminum light […]