Chris Coats: October 2007 Archives
9:27 AM Tue, Oct 30, 2007 | Permalink
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Go to Victoria's Secret online and browse through their over 150 diva-lish yet inexpensive dresses for the fall and the upcoming holdiay season priced as low as $59. I've also included a discount code off your purchase.
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2:01 PM Mon, Oct 29, 2007 | Permalink
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I love exploring old downtown areas and do a lot of stories on buildings and events taking place at many historic structures. My favorite information to get on many of these buildings built in the 1800's and early 1900's is whether or not any are haunted. I love ghost tales! Best place to hear some of the best is d...
9:21 AM Sun, Oct 28, 2007 | Permalink
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It's Sunday so pick up the phone or jump in the car to visit your parents. It's difficult to put in words how much our parents mean to each of us, isn't it? A friend of mine, Marilyn Carruthers is a principal at Aldridge Elementary School in Richardson. She has set a standard with her sons, who are attending college that regard...
8:35 AM Fri, Oct 26, 2007 | Permalink
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Here's your chance to get in on the action of welcoming our troops back home. Today through Sunday, the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to welcome home the over 100 troops that come through DFW airport daily for their two-week leave. I've been at the airport to welcome the troops and it is one of the...
8:54 AM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 | Permalink
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Remember in high school there was always that one totally cool and beautiful senior girl that the rest of the freshman girls were in total awe of? That person for me was Jill Partridge. Jill had a flawlessly perfect complexion, a nose that celebs would pay their plastic surgeons big bucks for, and a radiant brilli...
4:31 PM Wed, Oct 24, 2007 | Permalink
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Thanks for the emails with suggestions on events, people, stories, and topics. Keep them coming! Drop me an email at ctcoats@aol.com. I'd love to hear from you!
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12:00 PM Wed, Oct 24, 2007 | Permalink
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Hey you might have been voted out but you received a ton of fan support along the way and much admiration from the millions of Dancing with the Stars' TV viewing audience. Great job, Mark!
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4:43 PM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 | Permalink
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Nancy Brinker was sworn in last month as Chief of Protocol of the United States. Before this assignment, she was appointed by President Bush in 2001 to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Many of you know her as the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure named after her sister who died from brea...
11:23 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | Permalink
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Mark would like to give a big shoutout to all fans for their support. He's excited about all of votes that he's gotten to stay in the Dancing with the Stars competition. Here's some insight that he gave me to share with y'all on tonight's performance.
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10:38 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | Permalink
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When you first meet Barbara Owen she is someone that you instantly feel you could be friends with. She has the southern charm and energy of TV chef and icon, Paula Deen with the talent to match. And when you walk into her bakery, Barbara's Cake & Cookie Boutique it's like sweet tooth heaven.
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10:00 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | Permalink
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Happy Monday! To start the week off right, here is a picture of my friend Junior's cute baby girl, Miley. She is simply adorable cuteness and sweetness all in one! Junior is one of my favorite peeps. He's an on-air radio personality for 106.1 KISS FM but he also DJ's at club, college, private, family, and even teen parties. He...
9:11 AM Fri, Oct 19, 2007 | Permalink
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All around the metroplex, schools are hosting fall carnivals. Take the family and stop by at least one this season. They all go for a good cause - our kids and schools! Stonewall Jackon Elementary has one that's going to rock 'da house!
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3:05 PM Tue, Oct 16, 2007 | Permalink
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I love everything about Double D Ranch clothes and their home decor. But what I love the most is their story of how 4 sisters, The McMullen's from Yoakum, Texas who had a passion for fashion followed it to achieving worldwide success. Check out their story at www.ddranchwear.com and while you're at it where ...
9:21 AM Tue, Oct 16, 2007 | Permalink
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Looking for a fun gift for a friend getting ready to have a baby? I came across the cutest teddy "diaper" bears made by creative designer, Shawana Crayton.
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10:25 AM Mon, Oct 15, 2007 | Permalink
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Something to make you smile! My friend, Jessica's baby girl, Lorelei! Isn't she the cutest? Just wanted to share this precious pic. If you have a pic of your baby or even a friend's that you want to send that I can share with readers send it my way and I'll post it on Mondays! Here's to the start of a great week!
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10:12 AM Thu, Oct 11, 2007 | Permalink
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With homecoming taking place around the metroplex, holiday parties just around the corner, weddings, or whatever special event you have coming up - the makeup artist that works her magic on the stars and locals with a sweep of her blush brush is Penny Sadler...
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10:03 AM Thu, Oct 11, 2007 | Permalink
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Here's a shoutout to Wilson Middle School in Plano. Last spring students, teachers, and parents sent hundreds of care packages to our troops in Iraq. Here's a letter of thanks from one of our fine brave soldiers thanking the school for their support. It just shows how every bit of support that we give to our troops i...
9:36 AM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | Permalink
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In my pursuit to add a bit of variety to my family’s meals, my latest quest has been to find the best rotisserie chicken. I’ve tried all kinds, price ranges, and was not impressed. But was I ever surprised over what I found when I walked into Cowboy Chicken on Preston Road in Dallas.
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12:10 PM Thu, Oct 04, 2007 | Permalink
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Nancy Brinker promised her sister, Susan G. Komen (both pictured to the left) who was dying from breast cancer, that she would do whatever it would take to end the disease. I've been very fortunate to get to meet and interview Nancy in the past including on this moment with her sister. The Susan G. Komen Race for the...
10:04 AM Wed, Oct 03, 2007 | Permalink
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MC is still dancing after surviving last night's eliminations. He wants to send a big "thank you" to fans that supported him. Next week he's dancing the jive and promises it will be lots of fun! Remember to show him some love with your votes. Who stays and goes is totally determined by fans next week and not the judg...
11:52 AM Tue, Oct 02, 2007 | Permalink
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First Lady Laura Bush has said many times that if you want a project to be successful get Ruth Altshuler on board. I am a big fan of Ruth’s, as are legions of others who know this phenomenal woman. She is one of those trailblazers that has paved a path in so many ways in the countless projects that she’s spearheade...
8:03 PM Mon, Oct 01, 2007 | Permalink
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Hey all of you die hard Texas and OU fans, check out the great vintage tees that Sheke Boutique has for wearing to the big game. These classics are a must whether you're watching the game live or at a party!
Sheke Boutique; NorthPark Center 2nd Floor betweeen Neiman Marcus & Nordstrom 214-361-8199
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