Trains track history of fond memories for enthusiasts

The difference between men and boys, in this case, is the price of their trains.

Reporters 'Steal' Two Buses to Show How Easy It Is to Steal a Bus [Joy Rides]

# joyrides In a coup for experiential journalism, the Daily News decided to follow up on the story of a guy whose hobby is stealing buses by seeing how easy it is to steal buses. As two consecutive reports show, it's easy! More »

Return of the drive-in

Do you remember going to the drive-in to see the latest films? Do you remember sneaking mates in through the boot, or driving your parents’ car to take your sweetheart for a date at the movies under the stars?

Route 427 Design Art Now Available for Purchase in the National Corvette Museum

Detroit/Nashville, September 3, 2010: Route427.com presents images of historic and aesthetic value as officially licensed products from GM’s archive.

American Crafts Offers Digital Scrapbooking Kits through My Memories

My Memories recently added American Crafts to its team of digital scrapbooking kit designers.

Welcome to Kent's Komments

C’mon in, the water’s fine! Welcome to Kent’s Komments – a new online weekly sports column with a twist

Nature crafts for kids

With the seasons changing, there are lots of ways to get outside and enjoy nature.

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Aaron Douglas: Dragon*Con's mercurial sci-fi fan

Aaron Douglas, better known as "Chief Tyrol" on "Battlestar Galactica," is a Dragon*Con veteran. Well known for being open with fans and the life of the Dragon*Con party, Douglas made a pit-stop at CNN to answer some of our BSG-fan questions.

CAC fine arts and crafts set

The Community Arts Center has been busy this summer – among other events, its planning the Eighth Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 near Media.

Star of The Week: Cindy Kane

Meridianite Cindy Kane has taken three seemingly unrelated interests of hers and rolled them into one; her love of wearing high heels, her hobby of running, and her passion for raising breast cancer awareness have all found a place in the Queen City Race for Life, which Cindy organized.

Make Money Selling Your Crafts On Etsy

How you can make a good income selling your crafts on Etsy.com

SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Romero fights to keep competitive edge

What began as a hobby and a means to stay competitive has taken a South Brunswick resident to the bright lights of Las Vegas and the spotlight of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Antique Show Attracts Thousands

CLEAR LAKE , IA---Several people are headed home with their treasures from Clear Lake. Thousands of people spent part of their Sunday in the city's downtown park Sunday afternoon.

Music review: Trey Songz plays to the ladies at DAR

In the post-R. Kelly R&B carnality arms race (or is it an abs race?), 25-year-old Petersburg, Va., native Trey Songz is in little danger of being outgunned. He may one day use his limber tenor to map the terrain of other subjects and emotions, but four albums into a career on which he's cited Kelly... Trey Songz - Arts - Literature - Contemporary - Music

Going after geckos

CATCHING geckos has become a new hobby for many Balik Pulau residents after reports that its meat could be sold for up to RM1mil per kg in the overseas market were featured in the Chinese dailies.

What Works: DHS Collectables

BEREA -- If you buy or collect die-cast model trucks and construction equipment, chances are some of those models came from a company here.

Call for festival arts and crafts antidote to 'tartan tat' shops

Empty shops in Scotland's capital should be opened up to showcase the best of the nation's arts and crafts during the festival season as an antidote to tartan tat, acc

Craft sale puts hobbies in spotlight

COSHOCTON -- Holding up a pair of decorative wooden boots, it was difficult for Brenda Brown to decide on which item to spend her money.

Crafts of all shapes, sizes fill Frankfort Fall Fest

One particular pair of best friends and craft-show devotees couldn't believe they'd never been to the Frankfort Fall Fest. The weekend festival in Frankfort's historic downtown famous for high-quality handmade items already was jam-packed late Saturday morning. A bright sun mitigated the breezy chill in the air. So this finally was the year Anna Rodriguez, of Bridgeview, met her best friend, Dee ...

Don't let hobbies break bank

CHICAGO - New hobbies and exercise regimens may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can drain your bank account if you're not careful.

Hobby takes flight

Some people get older, but they refuse to grow up. “We’re not going to live forever,” explained Paul Roberts. The gray in his beard hints at his age. Most of his friends are retired or near retirement.

Smart spending: Be careful with new hobbies and sports

CHICAGO -- New hobbies and exercise regimens may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you're not careful.

Buck15 - August 'Arts & Crafts'

SoBe's Buck15 is a Miami art scene hotspot, with its "Arts & Crafts" series that puts local artists in the spotlight. This monthly competition offers prize money for the best design of an everyday item, in this case, t-shirts and shoes. Arts & Crafts - Craft - art - Miami - Design

Early Warning: Numero Group Makes The Canon Case For Syl Johnson

There's a story in the liner notes of the new Syl Johnson boxset due out this fall from Numero, about how, after some session work at Vee Jay Studios ('58), the label asked Syl if he had a demo because they might be interested in cutting a single on him. Syl didn't have one handy, so he ran home after the session, called up a buddy, wrote two songs, ran to a recording booth, and emerged with an ...

Antiques/Art/Crafts

Antiques/Art/Crafts Arden Fair Antiques, books, children's rides, food, art, exhibit booths. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Wilmington; 302-475-3126. 9/4. 10 am-6 pm.

Bulgaria's Gabrovo Hosts International Crafts Fair

The eight annual international crafts fair opens Saturday at the ethnographic complex "Etara," near Bulgaria's central city of Gabrovo. The fair includes in its agenda a conference titled "Past, Present and Future of Traditional Crafts."

Monday morning club carves out a hobby and a circle of friends

Years ago, right after he retired, Bob Byerwalter's wife surprised him with a brand new wood-carving kit she'd picked up at a late summer garage sale. "She thought I needed a hobby and she thought wood carving would be good for me," he said. Today , the 88-year-old retired engineer is among nearly a dozen men who meet weekly to carve and chat.

Retiree dolls up new hobby

FAIRMONT - When Joan Thilges retired from the decorating business, she wasn't about to sit around for her retirement. Instead she turned to a new hobby and, in her first competition, took home top honors, including best in show.

Want to turn your hobbies into cash?

A little knowledge about baseball cards, video games, or coins can turn a relaxing hobby into a profit-making venture.