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Sunday, November 22, 2009

The keeper of the china

Lori McCarthy

Lori McCarthy

A mother's death often bestows a responsibility that adult children may not realize until someone asks: Who's hosting Thanksgiving?

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'Gift shop' discount sale today and Friday

Necklace from Teresa Goodall sample sale

Necklace from Teresa Goodall sample sale

A sales rep who sells to high-end gift shops is closing the showroom and discounting everything 50 to 90 percent off retail. A large selection of greeting cards for all occasions will be $1.

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Movie multiplex for adults

The St. Louis Park ShowPlace Icon Theatre, which fires up its popcorn machines Friday, aims to enhance the movie-going experience by adding some things, and by taking some away.

Reader query: Celebrating the season

What’s the story behind your favorite holiday decoration?

Send a brief description and photo, if possible, to: kim.palmer@startribune.com.

Style stars

It was a night of music for this well-dressed couple. Ian Ludwig got his shirt from Express and his vest in Canada and Sindy Griggs got her entire outfit from Forever 21.

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