Wilmington High Roundup Nov 4, 2009
Jake Russo finished 40th with a time of 18:41, and Zack Sears finished 45th at 18:51 ... The top three runners for Wilmington were Zack Sears, who finished with a time of 17:45, Jake Russo, who finished second with a time of 18:27, and Stephen Halas, who finished third with a time of 18:57. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Stanley sees cost savings in Black & Decker deal Nov 4, 2009
Black r also manufactures some Sears Craftsman products, such as air compressors, though that's a small part of its business. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Retailers: Mixed outlook for holidays Nov 4, 2009
Sears will open at 4 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving, an hour earlier than last year s Black Friday ... The Macy s is among the top 10 in the Northeast in total sales, and the Sears store is among the top 10 in the nation, Millett said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Network Solutions names Tim Kelly CEO Nov 3, 2009
He previously was executive vice president and CFO of Sears Holdings Corp.. Gastrock was senior vice president of sales and business development at NextG Networks before joining Network Solutions in October. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Powers secures spot in Class 1A playoffs Nov 3, 2009
Powers finished with an ace by Blanton, a kill by LeeAnna Sears and a kill by Taylor Stallard ... Sears had 24 digs, five aces and eight kills and Blanton had six kills and 16 digs ... Linderman, Sears and Carter all were named to the all-tournament team. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Winners for the Tenth Annual McLendon Scholarship Awards Announced Nov 3, 2009
Funding for the scholarship program has been provided in part by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA); the Cleveland Cavaliers; Major League Baseball (MLB); the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC); the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA); the National Basketball Association (NBA); the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA); and Sears, Roebuck and Co.. Minorities (as defined by federal guidelines) who intend to pursue a... (Nacda.com)
Cash or credit cards for the holidays? Nov 3, 2009
K-Mart is at it again this year and now Toys R Us and Sears have joined the fray with Sears taking it further letting you do layaway online through their website which went flawless for me. Put the credit cards away, no sense on borrowing money at 20-30% in these times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Shoppers plan for holiday shopping season Nov 3, 2009
Sears launched a campaign this weekend called "Black Friday Now," where shoppers will find post-Thanksgiving Day prices at the beginning of November. Steven Alvarado, Sears General Manager in Reno, says shoppers can find 50 to 60 percent off in every department on Saturdays this month ... He also said Sears wants to help out it's customers who are on a tight budget this year, so they are offering layaway. (KRNV.com, NV)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 2, 2009
Lecture: "The Importance of Marriage" - 1-2 p.m., Reception Hall, Tate Student Center, Baxter and Lumpkin streets; former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears will address the topic from a legal, religious, moral, economic, social and national perspective; a complimentary lunch will be provided to all who RSVP to jan.hager@facultycommons. org by Nov. 2; e-mail mustard@terry. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kate Moss No Guarantee Topshop Billionaire Beats U.S. Hex on U.K. Chains Nov 2, 2009
Sears -- which wasnt affiliated with the U.S. retailer -- rejected the then 34-year-old Hunters first bid because he seemed too young to be serious, the Scot says ... Three years later, Green assembled a consortium to buy the rest of Sears with a group that included twin-brother real estate investors David and Frederick Barclay ... As Sears CEO, Green sold off all of the companys holdings to competitors, including then-rival Arcadia, for about 800 million pounds. (Bloomberg)
Former Tide Star In World Series Nov 1, 2009
He is the fifth former Crimson Tide baseball player to wear the pinstripes joining Joe Sewell, Ken Sears, Butch Hobson and most recently. Though most youngsters dream of being part of baseballs most storied franchise, Robertson was not so inclined. (BamaMag.com)
Look for ways to save on eyeglasses Nov 1, 2009
Sears, for example, is promoting no interest and no payments for 12 months on any eyewear purchase over $249 when you use a qualifying Sears card. The Vision USA program also provides basic eye health and vision care services free of charge to low-income families who don t qualify for government aid or private health insurance. (Boston Globe)
Marriage Licenses (4) Nov 1, 2009
Feb. 9: Midland Funding assignee of Sears Premier Card vs Robert J. Armstrong. Feb. 9: Midland Funding LLC assignee of Bank of America vs Joseph A. Castetter. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Caroline Shullo, 96, arrived on Ellis Island from Italy Nov 1, 2009
Her family home was built from a $350 Sears Roebuck kit, Mr. Shullo said. The full basement was dug out one shovelful at a time by neighbor men, all Italian immigrants, working side by side, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
2 Accused Of Using Fake Checks Oct 31, 2009
The duo used the bogus checks at several stores on F.M. 1960 on July 31, including Sears, Lowe's, Burke's and Walmart. Investigators said the only description they have of the pair is that they are both white. (Click2Houston, TX)
St. Paul's-Covington likely to pack them in Oct 31, 2009
"We've got a nice stadium with a nice field and we like playing on it," St. Paul's Coach Ken Sears said of the decision to play the game at St. Paul's instead of Covington where there's seating for perhaps three times as many ... Sears said fans will be allowed to stand on the track surrounding the field. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Local college scores Oct 31, 2009
Highlights--Stetson: Sears 22 assists, 13 digs; Stewart 15 assists, 11 digs; Becker 21 digs. Records--Campbell 16-10, 9-6 A-Sun; Stetson 1-22, 0-16. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Early "Black Friday" Deals? Oct 31, 2009
Sears, for example, has announced it's starting "Black Friday" this Friday, nearly a month before the traditional after Thanksgiving shopping day. But is this really the best time to buy. (CBS News -- Early Show)
More shoppers turning to layaway Oct 31, 2009
"When you get it, it's paid for," the Jackson resident said while shopping at Sears on Thursday ... Sears last year reintroduced layaway to its consumers after a multi-year long hiatus ... The retailer then said the program would only be available for the holidays, but strong interest in the program led the company to change its mind, Henry Bingham, manager of Sears Metrocenter location, said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A quick look at who’s on the ballot in Districts 21, 22, 25 and 26 Oct 30, 2009
Friday October 30, 2009. A quick look at who s on the ballot in Districts 21, 22, 25 and 26 10/29/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Sears to offer a month of Black Friday Oct 29, 2009
Sears to offer a month of Black Fridays - Retail - msnbc ... Sears to offer a month of Black Fridays ... CHICAGO - Sears took "Christmas creep" one step further Wednesday, pitching its weekly sales as "Black Friday doorbuster" deals before Halloween. (MSNBC -- Business)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 29, 2009
Bert had worked in Chenaii, India for several weeks as part of a training team for Sears Holding Companies as they outsourced jobs to India. He came home by way of Bankok where Candler met him for a vacation. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Irish Icers Set To Open CCHA Schedule With A Weekend Series... Oct 29, 2009
SHILLELAGH TOURNAMENT: Notre Dame will host the second ever Shillelagh Tournament on Jan. 2-3, 2010 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The tournament will feature North Dakota, Niagara and Colgate. (Und.com)
Sears tries to push Black Friday into Oct. Oct 29, 2009
Sears tries to push Black Friday into October ... (AP) It may not be Halloween yet, but Sears is taking the Christmas creep one step further ... Sears says the offers will rotate each week and be available 7 a.m.- noon each Saturday. (Crain's Chicago Business)
'Mad' about detail Oct 29, 2009
She pores over '60s magazines and old Montgomery Ward and Sears catalogs for ideas, and then the really hard work begins -- finding the stuff. Wells scours old office supply and Salvation Army stores and antique shops. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Taco joint opening Uptown Oct 29, 2009
Kujawa, who is spearheading the renovation of the adjacent Sears Building, originally purchased the property with the idea of using it for parking. But he decided the location was good for a restaurant and remembered his favorite eatery when he was a college student in Missoula. (Montana Standard, MT)
Police log: Week of Oct. 28 Oct 29, 2009
11:09 a.m., two juveniles from East Boston arrested at Sears in the Galleria Mall for shoplifting $77 in clothing items. 12:12 p.m., Gary Young, 47, homeless of Cambridge, arrested on outstanding warrants out of the Somerville District Court for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Oct 29, 2009
The study by Stanford University researchers compared the Atkins approach with three others: the standard low-fat, reduced-calorie regimen long recommended by many physicians and weight-loss experts; the Zone, a reduced-carbohydrate approach developed by author Barry Sears; and the very low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen created by Dean Ornish ... "It's bad science, good publicity," said the Zone's Sears. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Fame and fashion Oct 29, 2009
But my concern in all of the celebrity fashion hullabaloo is that while investors are busy pouring money into the Jonas Brother s new Kmart and Sears clothes for tweens, there are scores of talented designers - designers who happened not to be celebrities - who will never get a chance to sell their wares because they are not famous. If racks are stuffed with Justin Timberlake s William Rast jeans and Mischa Barton s headbands, will there be any room left for the next Diane von Furstenberg or... (Boston Globe)
Getting more for less Oct 28, 2009
Target, Gap, Gucci and Sears are among the merchants that have experimented with pop-up stores and, in an industry that flatters through imitation, the current wave may not be the last. Plenty of spaces are available and affordable, Peterson said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript Oct 28, 2009
Both their DB coaches, you know, Coach Ball who handles the safeties and Coach Sears who handles the cornerbacks, they're co defensive coordinators. And they play a lot of guys and both the secondary and the defensive line. (Und.com)
Lights on: 'Friday Night Lights' returns Oct 28, 2009
Eric, who can often be irritated easily, is super-irritated with his new situation: The field is a mess and there's no budget for anything, leading him to take on a volunteer assistant coach, found working at Sears, who turns out to be an annoying jabberjaw. "I wish you'd learn to filter your thoughts better," Eric tells him. (Multichannel News)
Votes are in: Winners named in Bartlesville’s Best Oct 27, 2009
Another local hero, Earl Sears, was tabbed best elected official, the same award he won last year. Some of the best eateries in town included Outlaws Chophouse for best American food, Dink s Pit Bar-B-Que for best barbecue, Wendy s for best chili, McDonald s for best fries, Mazzio s Italian Eatery for best pizza and Murphy s Steakhouse for best steak. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Just for show: Fall decorating relies on veggies Oct 27, 2009
"We don't just decorate for Halloween anymore but for the entire fall season," said Amanda Sears, an extension agent with the University of Kentucky's Department of Horticulture ... People tend to pay more for decorative plants than for those grown simply for eating, Sears said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Augmented reality to alter how we see the world Oct 27, 2009
"As the industry starts to grow, we'll develop new metrics and standards to sort through information so it's easier for users to understand," said Tim Sears, an independent developer behind Robotvision, which pulls up information from Microsoft's Bing search engine. "It's definitely going to get better but it's certainly useable now.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Westgate Mall is headed for auction Oct 27, 2009
The mall is located on nearly 50 acres of land and anchored by Macy s and Sears department stores. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
St. Paul's in position to grab fourth title in past five years Oct 27, 2009
But Wolves Coach Ken Sears prefers to enter through the front door. "This is a big game for us for a lot of reasons, one of which is it's against our cross-town rival," he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Celebration of centenarians a tribute to hospital's service Oct 26, 2009
" The hospital moved to its present site in 1902. It began providing long-term care services in 1960 and has been operated as a nursing home since 1996. Leahi has 188 beds -- 179 for skilled nursing and intermediate care patients and nine acute beds used for tuberculosis patients. No TB beds are occupied now, said Hawaii Health Systems Corporation spokesman Miles Takaaze. The oldest residents, he said, are: ? Aloiau, born in Kapaa, Kauai. He married Violet Loui and they had five children. He... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Wasilla ponders ATV restrictions Oct 25, 2009
Lifelong Respectable Alaskan wrote on Oct 23, 2009 9:38 AM:" I remember as a kid growing up in Anchorage going to the Sears mall and seing snowmachines in the parking lot. I used to ride mine where the Dimond center now sits. I also remember 3 wheeling across hillside. The time of riding is going to end for Wasilla as it did for Anchorage. Growth and regulation are going to happen and you had better catch up with it or you will get buried in it. Start to enforce it now and protect your property... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
College briefs Oct 25, 2009
Sarah Sears and Stephanie Canfield led the Hatters with five kills apiece. Anna Becker had 14 digs. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Burlington Public Library events, Oct. 22 edition Oct 25, 2009
LOCATION 22 Sears St.. PHONE 781-270-1692. (Burlington Union, MA)
Renovations that sizzle Oct 25, 2009
If it catches on, you can expect to see it in Home Depot and Sears at some point; in fact, as early as February 2008, a blog called Addicted 2 Decorating asked, Is Bronze the New Stainless Steel. Another finish that s becoming increasingly popular for appliances -- and that trickled down from the higher end -- is the invisible finish; that is, paneled doors that blend in with the cabinets. (Boston Globe)
Police Blotter: Oct. 25, 2009 Oct 25, 2009
Diana Lou Salazar, 41, of the 2300 block of North Beale Road, Linda, was arrested by Yuba City Police Department at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Sears on suspicion of petty theft with a prior. She was booked into Sutter County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 25, 2009
June 21: Toyota / Save Mart 350 Infineon (Sears Point); Kasy Kahne. June 28: LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Loudon, N.H.; Joey Logano. (Longview Daily News, WA)
POLICE REPORTS Oct. 1-7 Oct 25, 2009
8:33 p.m. 3000 block Preston Road, 15 pairs jeans stolen from Sears. 8:33 p.m. Bendbrook Drive and Rolater Road, driver of white sedan hit another vehicle and left without providing information. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Cudas stun Pirates Oct 24, 2009
"We just wanted it more tonight. Our team, we've been playing for this moment for three years," NSB tight end Je-Marc Sears said. "It was our time.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Fontainebleau aims to finish strong Oct 24, 2009
"When you play an option team after you haven't been playing anything but Spreads, it's a concern," said Coach Kenny Sears. "You just have to work real hard in practice and play assignment football.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
International Paper lays off 1,600, plans to close some mills Oct 23, 2009
pangborn wrote on Oct 22, 2009 2:07 PM:" IP closing has no effect because the nearest mill is that stinkhole in Albany, Oregon. IP ran a cabinet factory whos only customer was Sears. Its closing put a lot of people out of work. Where was the whining then? A mill shutting down in Albany won't have any effect except maybe more work for NORPAC and FIBRE. That's a good thing.I am for shutting all the polluters down. ". crowsfeet wrote on Oct 22, 2009 2:42 PM:" Invest in the stock market the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
MARSHFIELD COLUMN: Reporting on Adams Oct 23, 2009
Miss Sears read from a report from the Marshfield schools, dated 1856 and 1857 ... Miss Sears read from an old report of the Marshfield Schools from 1856-57. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Bandwidth demand will stoke Intelsat General growth Oct 23, 2009
Were looking for [federal sales] opportunities from a total end-to-end perspective, said Kay Sears, president of Intelsat General, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat Ltd. of Britain ... Sears said the Defense Department offers potential growth now that it relies on commercial suppliers such as Intelsat General for much of the backbone satellite communications infrastructure to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ... Sears told Washington Technology that there have been several... (FCW.com)
Ross Park Mall's formula being tested Oct 23, 2009
still serves mainstream customers, with anchors such as Macy's, J.C. Penney and Sears, as well as discount stores such as H&M, Forever 21 and Old Navy. It will take time, and perhaps an improved economy, to sort out what's the right mix. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
6 towel brands quality tested Oct 23, 2009
The Ty Pennington Style bamboo towel from Sears received the best overall rating in Warren's review. She said it is an ideal combination of absorbency, thickness and softness. (AZCentral -- Home)
Gomez's 2nd-half goals lift Tigers over Wolf Pack Victory keeps Tokay atop the league standings Oct 23, 2009
Also in singles play, St. Mary's Leah Figone beat Mandy Majidian 3-6, 5-7, Lindsay Williams beat Alexa Abdallah 6-2, 6-2, Allie Sears defeated Kim Wong 6-1, 6-3, Maddie Ellis downed Andrea Ikeda 6-2, 6-2 and Kate Precissi bested Emma Brink 6-0, 6-1. In doubles play, Tigers Camille Moore Santander and Janelle Wu fell to Jenna Halvorson 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, Tas Theinpothong and Sydney Correa lost to Adrianne Sarale 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 and Alyese Caraballo and Morgan Hayles were defeated by Tori Vaz and Lauren... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Anglers should stand up for recreational fishing Oct 23, 2009
Harrison Sears (706) 722-8263 ) -- Robert Hughes caught a 5. 02-pound bass in the Membership Pond on a crank bait. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Click to read:Exclusive: Mexican Drug Cartels in Atlanta Oct 22, 2009
War on drugs was lost ,long before Iraq & Afghanistan were lost -the nation may have been a lot more free when Sears sold opiates for ten cents a bottle. by Martha12345 October 21, 2009 11:42 PM EDT. (CBS News)
The new normal of shopping: deals, deals and more deals Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:00 AM EDT (ARA) - If you haven't already changed your shopping habits and proudly added "deal finder" to your resume, you may be paying too much for the products you and your family need. Shopping isn't what it used to be. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Volleyball Recap: Marshfield gets sweep in Eugene Oct 22, 2009
Liz Linderman had five kills and Leeanna Sears added four for the Cruisers. Merry Ray had nine digs and KC Carter had eight assists. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tewksbury board faces pig farm, budget concerns Oct 22, 2009
While discussing House Bill 3818, which put force hog farms under more stringent regulations and hold them to manure management plans, Selectman Doug Sears said he wants the town to have more power to control hog waste ... Selectman Doug Sears asked the labor counsel for input on budget concerns and the board agreed. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Wilmington High Roundup Oct 21, 2009
Top five finishers for Wilmington started with Zack Sears finishing first for Wilmington with a time of 17 minutes, 23 seconds. Stephen Halas finished second at 17:39, and Jake Russo took third with a time of 18:11. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Fulton judge killed in Ala. plane crash Oct 21, 2009
"Judge Jones was a compassionate public servant, whose single purpose was to improve the lives of so many troubled young people who came into his court," said Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears in a statement. "He worked tirelessly for our children, and understood better than anyone that all young lives are worth saving. I considered Sammy my friend, and like so many others, I will miss him.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Honoring the past: Allen Grove-Rosenwald School Oct 21, 2009
Rosenwald was the president of Sears Roebuck and Company. He was the Bill Gates of his era, Butterfield said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Sears to reward Web site book buyers Oct 21, 2009
The Hoffman Estates-based department store chain on Tuesday announced it will offer its customers a credit toward a future purchase if they buy an eligible book from Sears. com or on the Web sites of Target Corp., Amazon or Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Purchasing any one of 10 upcoming book releases, including Breathless by Dean Koontz or Going Rogue: An American Life by Sara Palin, will earn a book-buyer a credit up to $9 to be used toward a future purchase of $45 or more on Sears ...... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Cupertino Square deal brings new owners, returns to old name Oct 20, 2009
The 33-year-old mall, anchored by , Sears and Macy s, is just 59 percent occupied, posing an even bigger problem beyond the vacant storefronts. does not have to pay rent as long as the mall is less than 65 percent occupied. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Worldwide caterpillar appeals on Kauai Oct 20, 2009
Parents and students from the Koloa Early Learning School react as a hungry caterpillar and a butterfly join guest reader Doug Sears, manager of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, during Fridays reading of Eric Carles The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... The Grand Hyatt Kaua i Resort and Spa was part of an effort spearheaded by Jumpstart, Friday, when Doug Sears, the Po ipu resort s general manager, was the guest reader at the Koloa Early Learning School ... When Sears showed up at the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Oct 20, 2009
The study by Stanford University researchers compared the Atkins approach with three others: the standard low-fat, reduced-calorie regimen long recommended by many physicians and weight-loss experts; the Zone, a reduced-carbohydrate approach developed by author Barry Sears; and the very low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen created by Dean Ornish ... "It's bad science, good publicity," said the Zone's Sears. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
