Hilltown radio shack robbed Dec 20, 2008
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Radio Shack Offers Netbook for $100 With 3G Broadband Contract Dec 19, 2008
Your source for in-depth computer hardware info. A free service rounding up the week's news, articles, tips and reviews. (HardwareCentral)
In tight times, older technologies still deliver Dec 18, 2008
If you're in the market for a new TV set, you're likely thinking plasma or LCD. They're gorgeous and get cheaper by the day, and they're about the only kind of TV available at retailers like and Radio Shack. But old-fashioned cathode-ray tube, CRT, sets still work fine. (Boston Globe)
Crime & punishment Dec 16, 2008
Someone did a smash-and-grab on a television at the Radio Shack on Roswell Road. The alarm tripped and when officers arrived, they found the front door broken open and the TV had been ripped from the wall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Say what? Welcome to our ever-louder lives Dec 16, 2008
Helena Solodar reaches into her pocketbook and produces a Radio Shack sound-level meter - and something else: a pouch full of custom-made, decibel-lowering ear plugs. I never go anywhere without these, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
CPS Steps In After 4-Year-Old Triggers Discount Store Alarm Dec 16, 2008
Temp: 27 F (-3 C)Humidity: 85%Wind Chill: 17 F. From the National Weather Service: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 4pm for the following counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Navarro the Winter Weather Advisory is until 11am for the following counties: Freestone, Leon, Robertson, amson. (KWTX.com, TX)
Woman charged with stealing SpiderMan helicopter Dec 13, 2008
Manee F. Ruiz, 33, of Dorchester was arrested on the evening of Dec. 7 after police allege that she stole a SpiderMan helicopter from the Radio Shack store at the South Shore Plaza, Deputy Chief Russell Jenkins told the Forum. According to Jenkins, Ruiz left the store with the helicopter after being confronted by employees and returned to her car, where she left two large bags she was carrying. (Braintree Forum, MA)
AT&T taps Radio Shack for netbook push Dec 13, 2008
AT&T taps Radio Shack for netbook push - vnunet ... AT&T taps Radio Shack for netbook push ... AT&T said that it will partner with Radio Shack for a new 3G netbook offering. (VNUNet.com)
Perillo: Holiday gift ideas Dec 12, 2008
Your gift recipients will see significant savings available at New York & Co., 5-7-9, Liz Claiborne, Avenue, Fashion Bug, Deb, Finish Line, Dick s Sporting Goods, Modell s Sporting Goods, Play It Again Sports, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Foot Action USA, Sports Authority, Radio Shack, Brookstone, ACE Hardware, Borders, and KB Toys among many others. Do you know any families with young children. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Tornadoes, flash floods feared Dec 11, 2008
Also, $30 NOAA weather radios can be purchased from retailers such as Best Buy and Radio Shack. KNOW THE DIFFERENCEA tornado watch means conditions are right for a tornado to form. (News & Observer)
List winners in Christmas promotion Dec 11, 2008
"Winners are encouraged to spend the money with the participating Kalona merchants." Shop the specials and register again this week at the following Kalona merchants: Hopf Furniture, Floors Radio Shack, Kalona Auto Service, Farmers Supply Sales, Cherry Blossom Boutique, Kalona Bakery, Kalona Furniture, Yotty's Ace Hardware, Woodin Wheel, Hills Bank Co., Kalona General Store, Freedom Security Bank, Grandma's Corner Shop, Stitch 'N Sew Cottage, Rustic Design and The Kalona News. Next Kalona Kash... (Kalona News, IA)
TV or no TV? Pending digital TV conversion confuses some consumers Dec 11, 2008
These converters are available at many national retailers such as Best Buy, Radio Shack, and BJ s and run from around $40 up to $70, Green said. But for those in need of a converter, the government will provide up to two $40 vouchers per household for the purchase of the device, which is a black box that is hooked up to the back of the television set and will keep their regular programming running after Feb 17. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Zearing Computer Tech and Radio Shack marks 25 years Dec 11, 2008
PRINCETON Customers who are loyal and come back again and again have kept the doors open to Zearing Computer Tech and Radio Shack, a business that is marking its 25th year of existence in 2008 ... The buildings on North Main Street where Zearing Computer Tech and Radio Shack are located used to be a part of Priestley Hardware, which was owned by Zearing s great-grandfather and grandfather from 1880 to when it was closed in the early 1980s ... I call it the most unique Radio Shack because of... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
DTV 2009 Transition Away From Analo... Dec 5, 2008
They are Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, Radio Shack, Sears, Target, and Wal-Mart. Consumers may also purchase converter boxes from online or telephone retailers. (Suite101.com)
Perillo: Black Friday in Stoneham Dec 3, 2008
People are waiting outside Radio Shack and Olympia Sports. Lisa from Stoneham, pointing to a picture in the Radio Shack flyer, says she arrived early to get a great deal on a digital camera for her daughter. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Shoppers out early for Black Friday deals Dec 2, 2008
Bluetooth equipment, MP3 players and GPS systems flew off the shelves at Harvey Electronics/Radio Shack as soon as manager Kevin Harvey unlocked the doors at 6 a.m. But it was the items' functionality rather than price that made them so popular, he said ... Bogue Chitto's Linda Wash purchased an MP3 player while passing the time in Radio Shack. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Black Friday afternoon sales better Dec 2, 2008
Sue Davis, manager of Radio Shack, recalled one customer's story of cash cutbacks. "If they do spend anything, they're scared to," she said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Hawaii sees smaller Black Friday crowds Nov 30, 2008
He then looked for a pair of discounted noise-reduction headphones at Radio Shack, which were also gone. "We're definitely looking at things that are on sale," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local Black Friday bucks dire predictions Nov 29, 2008
According to Sean Ravert, Radio Shack, digital cameras and iPod s are the big electronic sellers. You d think that people wouldn t be out buying, but it (the economy) doesn t seem to be stopping people, he said. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Early in line to shop, buy Nov 29, 2008
Not typically a Black Friday shopper, he in fact said he hated the shopping frenzy, but braved the crowds for the advertised deals and planned on hitting Radio Shack after his purchase for its price reduction on an iPod. None of the items Viator was shopping for today were for himself. (New Iberia, LA)
Black Friday shoppers out in force Nov 29, 2008
More than 200 waited in the cold and dark for the beginning of Wal-Mart s annual after-Thanksgiving sale, and there were still alot of shoppers in stores along Fifth Street --Wal-mart, Radio Shack, Family Dollar, JC Penney, Stage and Fallas Pareades -- even as late as 2 p.m.. There were long lines of cars in Mexico waiting to get across into Douglas this morning. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
‘SCANNER JUNKIES' LISTEN IN Nov 29, 2008
Dave Osborn, manager of Radio Shack in Angels Camp, said fire season and Christmas are the two busiest seasons for scanner sales. "They aren't the most popular item at Christmas, but we sell quite a few then," he said. (The Union Democrat)
Only 27 shopping days leftHoliday rush starts tonight Nov 29, 2008
Stores opening at 6 a.m. include Bed Bath d (until 9 p.m.), Cost Plus World Market (10 p.m.), Maurices (9 p.m.), Michael's (10 p.m.), Radio Shack (10 p.m.), Staples (8 p.m.), Target (11 p.m.), Tilly's (9 p.m.) and Victoria's Secret (10 p.m.). At 7 a.m., openings include ATil 9 p.m.), PetSmart (9 p.m.), Ulta (9 p.m.) and Zumiez (9 p.m.). (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
More of this story Nov 27, 2008
The 60-minute cassette tapes, which are purchased from QUILL, an out-of-state office supply business, at a cost of 6 per tape, which is less than they can buy them for at the local Radio Shack store. Abbott said they buy the tapes by the case in order to get the cheaper price. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Kalona Christmas Cash winners Nov 27, 2008
Participating stores include Rustic Design, Yotty's Ace Hardware, Woodin Wheel, Kalona General Store, Hills Bank Co., Grandma's Corner Shop, Hopf Furniture, Stitch 'N Sew, Cherry Blossom Boutique, Freedom Security Bank, Kalona Bakery, Farmers Supply Sales, Kalona Auto NAPA Service, Radio Shack, Midwest Woodworks and The Kalona News. Winners Winners in the first week's drawing were Mrs. William Ulin, Kalona, $25; Linda Lord, Ainsworth, $15; and Karen Kuntz, Iowa City, $15. (Kalona News, IA)
KCTC names new manager, Gary Davis Nov 27, 2008
In the last few years KCTC has installed many miles of fiber cable to bring high-speed internet and TV service to every subscriber, expanded PCS coverage, opened the Kalona Radio Shack and partnered with Liberty Communications, West Liberty, to provide high-speed wireless internet service to rural areas and select cities in Washington, Keokuk, and Johnson counties. A project that offers High Definition TV (HDTV), integrated PVR, and faster Internet speeds is nearing completion in Kalona. (Kalona News, IA)
Big Y in School Street Square will close Nov 26, 2008
" the development director wonders. The only thing the town can do, she stresses, is follow through on any opportunities that come along for School Street Square and assist any company that wants to move in. Over the last two years there has been quite a turnover in the plaza. Radio Shack, Clark Jewelers, a Chinese buffet restaurant and others have been replaced. The latest loss was the Siperstein's Paint which had opened up earlier this year with high hopes. But it too closed October 15. A sign... (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
Annual Lighted Holiday Parade grows each year Nov 26, 2008
The parade will be the grand entrance for Santa Claus into Washington and he will be at his headquarters at 125 West Washington Street (formerly Radio Shack) following the parade until 9 p.m. This marks the beginning of Santa's regular appearances in Washington. He will be at his headquarters each Saturday, Nov. 29 through Dec. 20, from noon to 4 p.m.; on the Sundays of Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.; the Thursdays of Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on the Monday... (Washington Journal, IA)
Give thanks to those open on Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2008
For those looking to get a jump on their Christmas shopping on Turkey day, Kmart, located at 42126 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, is open Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. The Dollar Tree, at 42150 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear lake, is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Radio Shack, at 42124 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. CVS Pharmacy, at 42136 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, is open Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rite Aid, at 42146 Big Bear Blvd., Big... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Digital TV, real or converted, is holiday priority Nov 25, 2008
Converter boxes should be in plentiful supply at stores like Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Radio Shack, said Sedmak. What isnt known, he said, is whether Congress will approve more funding for additional converter box coupons in January or February. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Here comes Santa Claus to Catoosa Nov 25, 2008
For participants: The parade will begin lining up at 5 p.m. Participants should come to the check-in point at Radio Shack to receive a number after the entire participating group is together. It is easier to line the parade up if the groups meet together then come to the check-in point. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Bradley's Buzz: Tech, Georgia trade places Nov 25, 2008
The only time a Tech grad ever signed a piece of paper for me was when I returned something at Radio Shack. Don t waste too much time thinking about the future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RC Car Club Fuels Race Track Thrills Nov 24, 2008
"They're not your toy you find at Radio Shack," said RC Xtreme club president Chris Schrum. For those who favor carpet to dirt, or just don't have a choice in the matter, there's the RC Extreme club in Sioux Falls. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Radios best bet against twisters Nov 23, 2008
You can get them locally at Radio Shack or Best Buy, or order them online from a variety of retailers. Just make sure the description says SAME.. (News & Observer)
County finishes moving female inmates to old jail Nov 21, 2008
mom of four wrote on Nov 20, 2008 2:34 PM:" orcinas: Also, just to point another thing out for you...do you not think the woman who kidnapped her grandchild is a criminal? and the people who robbed the liquor store, the ones who robbed radio shack and then tryed to return the idems the next day? btw, it was all the same person. nope not a "real" criminal. Oh and the man that is awaiting trial for murder he is sitting in jail and there is more then enough evidence stating that he did it. So, you... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Digital dilemma Nov 19, 2008
The federal government is also offering a 40 coupon to help subsidize the purchase of these converters, which are available at most major retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Circuit City and Radio Shack. Hand said these converter boxes range from 50 to 70; the coupon will dramatically reduce the out-of-pocket cost. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
RETAIL SALES HEADING INTO HOLIDAYS WITH UNCERTAINTY Nov 18, 2008
Comparable same-store sales at Radio Shack for company-owned stores and kiosks increased 7. 7 percent during the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 2007, according to a press release on the electronics dealer s Web site. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Watertown Crime Watch: Woman uses heroin in store Nov 15, 2008
Radio Shack lost $1,900 to ex-clerk s scams. On Nov. 7 at 1:56 p.m., police responded to a larceny report at Radio Shack on Arsenal Street. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Here's tips to protect your home Nov 15, 2008
I bought mine from Radio Shack for $80. It triggers an alarm if someone walks onto my patio or comes into my garage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Magazine calls Malden state's best place to raise children Nov 13, 2008
Outside the Radio Shack store on Pleasant Street in Malden, residents were happy about the good publicity. "I don't know if it's the best, but it's not a bad town," said Andrew Brennan, 24, who moved to Malden two years ago. (Boston Globe)
Check for Online-Only Shopping Deals Nov 13, 2008
At Radio Shack you can sign up for 24 days of deals and save 10 percent on your next qualifying online purchase. Bath and Body Works has an exclusively online secret sale. (WKRC.com, OH)
Lost in the Transition Nov 12, 2008
"That's something that emergency managers haven't considered. There is really no big game plan for how we are going to handle that, said Davis. If you have an old analog battery operated portable TV, it might seem unimportant next to your big screen, but it serves as a vital line of communication in an emergency and it will not work come next February. Davis says there's been so much focus on the digital change and where to get your converter box, but nobody is taking about the emergency... (KSLA.com, LA)
Survivor of fiery helicopter crash recovering in Oregon Nov 12, 2008
On the 13th day Coultas woke up and saw Chris, who left his side just once in 34 days to go make payroll at their Cave Junction Radio Shack and video business. His sons Matt 15, and Ricci, 22, were also there. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
KTVH goes digital early Nov 11, 2008
Several electronics retailers around town, including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Shopko, Hastings and Radio Shack, were sold out of the converter boxes Monday, but most expected to replenish supplies this week. Ernst said Beartooth made the switch to digital three months before the Feb. 17 deadlines primarily because of where its transmitter is located. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Laptop gifts a link to wars Nov 11, 2008
Ms. Sanelli said she also bought 15 webcams from Radio Shack to send overseas. She has learned firsthand that her work is paying off. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Black Friday Nov 9, 2008
Find Holiday Deals and Sales on the Day after Thanksgiving. Many holiday shoppers wait until this day to do most of their holiday shopping. (Suite101.com)
Brief Cases: Online convenience store Nov 9, 2008
The Inoko s Sushi Bar Express is planned for the former Radio Shack space next to Kroger at 2301 College Station Road. The Japanese restaurant will occupy about 2,200 square feet and is expected to open sometime at the beginning of next year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Honda Fits concentrated strength still a hit Nov 3, 2008
Steering feel of a Radio Shack remote-control toy. Concept sketches show what the styling might have been. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ghost gadgets: Fallible family fun Nov 1, 2008
Why bother calling Ghost Busters when you can just go to Radio Shack. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Countdown to DTV Oct 30, 2008
Converter boxes costs between $40 and $70 and can be purchased at thousands of stores locally and nationwide including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Radio Shack or order online or by telephone. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
McCain looking to New Hampshire yet again Oct 26, 2008
"That's not for you to know," snapped a salesman at Radio Shack in North Conway, a mostly Republican area in the White Mountains, when asked how he was leaning in the election. "I make it a point not to discuss religion or politics," said the man, identifying himself only as Eric. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police investigate Radio Shack robbery Oct 26, 2008
Authorities said the robbery took place at a Radio Shack near the intersection of S. University Drive and Griffin Road. According to police, several armed gunmen entered the store and held up the employees. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Attempted break in at Radio Shack Oct 25, 2008
Published: Friday, October 24, 2008 2:49 PM CDT According to reports, an alarm went off at the Altus Radio Shack store located at 1307 North Main early today ... The call could have been a diversion connected with the Radio Shack burglary attempt. (Altus Times, OK)
Douglas Police Reports Oct 24, 2008
08-2987 1643 Martin Jimenez-Clark 12-1-62 was arrested at Radio Shack for Theft and on a. warrant for his arrest out of DPD for Failure to Pay Fines on original charges of. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Council notified of potential lawsuit Oct 22, 2008
"As a direct and proximate result of the letter being hand delivered to its tenants, Butterfield Plaza and Silver Two as landlord lost two tenants, Postal Annex and Radio Shack, tenants whose leases remain in full force and effect, and lost substantial value to the shopping center claimant owns.". Fenn said the allegations are false, and his business dealings with Postal Annex and Radio Shack were not a result of his being the mayor ... In the claim, Rosen states the plaza owner will lose 93,802... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Cinderella Contestants Announced Oct 20, 2008
Buttons, the main source of financing for homecoming, may be purchased from Rialto, 516 Flynn, or Radio Shack, 609 College, both in Alva. Button purchasers need to be aware that seating at events is on a first-come, first-served basis. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
KWTX-TV Analog Signal Goes Off The Air Oct 18, 2008
Converter boxes are available at Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears, Radio Shack and HEB.. You can get a certificate worth $40 toward the purchase of a converter box or calling 1-888-DTV-2009. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rants and raves Oct 16, 2008
A RAVE TO THE young man at the Radio Shack in Martinez. He was helpful and explained my problem in a way that I could understand. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Why are Oracle and SAP fighting over Retek? Oct 13, 2008
In addition to Gap and Best Buy, it includes Abercrombie , Nordstrom, Radio Shack, Britain's Sainsbury's, Tesco in Germany and Sears, Roebuck. That's a big draw, particularly for Oracle, which supplies some of these companies with database technology but not a lot of application software, analysts said. (Silicon.com, UK)
Don't Buy A Mac Laptop* Oct 11, 2008
As for the excited 13 year old --- when I was 15, I saved my pennies and I bought a Radio Shack TRS-80 for $600 ... Apple was certainly around and had a big fan base, but so did Atari, Commodore, Texas Instruments, and several others - even Radio Shack (a ... Apple was certainly around and had a big fan base, but so did Atari, Commodore, Texas Instruments, and several others - even Radio Shack (a. (Washington Post)
Saugus Police log Oct. 3-5 Oct 8, 2008
An ambulance transported the patient to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, 4:43 p.m. An officer was assigned to patrol the Cliftondale and Saugus Center business districts to disperse any groups of youths congregating or individuals creating disturbances, 4:43 p.m. A caller reported a heavyset male yelling at passing motorists on Lincoln Avenue, 5:44 p.m. A caller reported his motor vehicle was broken into while parked at Home Depot, 7:38 p.m. A detective reported a larceny from Radio Shack, 7:51 p.m.... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Are batteries are holding back the portable revolution? Oct 7, 2008
Comment: The fact that you had a Radio Shack catalog so handy is a little disturbing. Please see me suggestions below on how to fix your life. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Plymouth County GOP will open headquarters Oct 6, 2008
LE MARS, Iowa -- Iowa 5th District Congressman Steve King plans to speak about the country's financial crisis as the Plymouth County Republican Party officially opens its 2008 election headquarters from 5 to 7 p.m. today at 19 Central Avenue SW, the former Radio Shack building. The Republican Party also will host a Chamber of Commerce "After 5" get-together as part of the headquarters official opening. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Personal Tech Oct 3, 2008
" I am using vista Home Premium and IE7. I have to use IE7 because of the web site (Washington State site so it figures they would be biased to Microsoft). I have a pdf in the browser, hit print, switch to Wordpad to paste the url from the browser page into a doc and many times the browser/print spooler steal the focus -- aggravating to put it politely. I did a search and found this link ( http://www.nordichardware.com/news,1644.html ). Our of curiosity I made the registry change to my personal... (Washington Post -- Technology)
Awareness effort targets transition to digital television Oct 3, 2008
Harvey Electronics Radio Shack Manager Kevin Harvey said his store has sold between 400 and 500 of the boxes this year, and almost every shipment that comes in is already spoken for ... Neither Radio Shack nor Sears has experienced difficulty in accepting and cashing in the coupons. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
