Big Sister Thrift Shop

Dodd's Power Of Persuasion; Facing long odds, the Banking Committee Chairman builds support for a plan to create a prudential regulator. But would a single agency kill the dual banking system?(The Inside Track: Policy, Players and Politics)
US Banker; 11/1/2009; 1812 words; ...and the Office of Thrift Supervision would...The Office of Thrift Supervision would...S. Banker's sister publication, American...encourages banks to "shop for the weakest regulator...of the Senate - a big if - it faces long...The reason the big banks want the ...

Second-hand retailers score during recession.
TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain); 10/5/2009; 1097 words; ...of Resale and Thrift Shops (Narts), which...twice before they shop, which is almost...recession. My Sister's Closet is...Siner and her sisters Jenny and Tess...Siner and her sisters have parlayed...furniture, My Sister's Attic, and...where many shops in Phoenix ...

volunteer opportunities
Oakland Tribune; 10/1/2009; 2433 words; ...Cancer Society's Discovery Shop -- resale shop needs volunteer cashiers, salespeople...org. -- Alta Bates Showcase Thrift Shop -- Seeks volunteers to...application: 510-451-7300. -- Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the East Bay -- seeks adults...

Tightening somebody else's belt: many are looking to cut costs these days, but do wardrobes have to suffer? In fact, belt-tightening can be fun--especially when it's somebody else's. Swiss News goes shopping.(FASHION)
Swiss News; 10/1/2009; 1784 words; ...two sizes too big, but I try it...consignment shops have been popping...a lot of money shop here," says...some consignment shops focus exclusively...Budget bargains Thrift shops run by charitable...While these shops area good source...could afford to shop in regular ...

Teen of the week: Broadneck alum marches to a new beat
Capital (Annapolis); 9/11/2009; 1020 words; ...Sometimes, we'd sort donations for a thrift shop, work in a senior center or a daycare...Elementary School. Her younger sister, Rebecca, 15, is a Broadneck sophomore. Her big sister, Emily, 20, is an engineering...