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    Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay  Jun 14, 2009
    " In some ways, Toyota is following tracks left online by Lexus, its luxury sibling brand, and by its rival Nissan . Last year, Lexus paid MSN to build and act as host for a site called Luxury for Living, featuring Lexus promotional material but many other offerings, too, including information on topics like luxury hotels and high-technology houses. This month, MSN and Lexus announced that eight million consumers had visited the site by December 2003. The companies agreed to keep the site... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    Collectible stores offer something rare and unique for everyone  Apr 5, 2009
    Rose Schweitzer of Collectibles & Fine Junque also has exclusive Hawaiiana paraphernalia in her store, including a collection of aloha shirts which she said customers have been exceptionally fond of over the 26 years her business has been open. After perusing yard and rummage sales across the island for almost three decades, Schweitzer, along with her business partner Dorris Hanson, are winding down and practicing retirement. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Savannah seeks green stimulus from St. Pat's Day  Mar 16, 2009
    Fewer out-of-town street vendors are seeking permits to peddle plastic beads, T-shirts and other tacky green trinkets along the parade route ... "The real question is how are their spending habits impacted. People are lining up for trolley tours, but are they still buying T-shirts or pralines and stuff like that?" ... The riverfront store where she works, Shirts N Stuff, is holding a 20-percent-off "stimulus sale." But the discount doesn't apply to its inventory of St. Pat's T-shirts, strands of... (Yahoo News)

    Freeing the spirit in Morocco  Mar 4, 2009
    The tight jeans, polyester shirts and loafers of Marrakesh were replaced by the long-hooded robes and embroidered skullcaps of the Atlas Berber people. Villages were formed from red earth and terraced up hillsides. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Thrifty instincts run through her family  Mar 1, 2009
    After all, she admits to trash picking, and he wears shirts from the thrift store, as does their 17-month-old son. But, says Michaud, it all makes for a better standard of living, as well as smart green thinking - reusing instead of sending things to the landfill. (Boston Globe)

    HouseWorks: Project down below  Feb 19, 2009
    I was down in the basement the other day, waiting for the washer to finish spinning so I could dump my shirts in the dryer, and with nothing better to occupy my minutes, I was looking at the basement bathroom. This is always a mistake. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Winter on Cape Cod yields some nightlife  Feb 18, 2009
    By the end of the night, everyone will have their shirts off, Rios said. Maybe in July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Jil Brawner, 33, of Locust Grove, sheds 107 pounds  Feb 18, 2009
    How life has changed: I love shopping for new clothes; I wear sleeveless shirts now and I wear bathing suits and [I am] not embarrassed. I feel better about myself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    EDGEMERE HOUSE GETS CLEAN SWEEP  Feb 13, 2009
    James Beuchler had 270 shirts and agreed to get rid of half of them in the yard sale ... A young man with a yellow flower tucked behind his ear bought 50 T-shirts for 50. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)

    Retailers revel in Obama's appeal  Feb 8, 2009
    What can be found easily here are T-shirts playing off Obama's formative years in Hawai'i ... At a Town ry Surf Shop in Waikiki, one of the top-selling T-shirts is one proclaiming "Obama in Da House" with a red, white and blue screening of a lei draped over the White House ... The "Obama Surfs" T-shirt that prominently features Obama bodysurfing at Sandy Beach is also a top seller at the Crazy Shirts store on Kalakaua Avenue. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    M-M Collectors converge on Charles City  Mar 29, 2008
    There s everything here from parts catalogs to replacement parts, a coloring contest open to children and adults, tractor memorabilia, shirts, jackets, some very nice laser-cut signs, various M-M keepsakes, historical pictures and our club booth, where we ll sell you a membership, reported Elson. Several vintage Minneapolis-Moline tractors are also on hand at the Armory, as well as displays at the museum. (Charles City Press, IO)

    Illegal CDs, DVDs found at business  Feb 16, 2008
    AUGUST 2007: Richmond County investigators raided the Barnyard Flea Market on Doug Barnard Parkway and found more than $61,000 in counterfeit jeans, shoes and shirts. FEBRUARY: Authorities raided several Columbia County T-Mobile cell phone stores and arrested two men on charges of counterfeit trademark violation, accusing them of selling fake designer handbags, watches and other items. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Rambo Ignites Retail Boom  Jan 25, 2008
    T-shirts, collectibles and even replica knives are some of the Rambo products that accompany the film's release ... Check out the site, where you can find shirts with slogans such as "Rambo doesn't sleep . . . he waits!" and "Welcome to the jungle.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Amman, Jordan: All the foods of the mideast at its stable center  Jan 16, 2008
    Behind me was a group of teenage boys with gelled hair and bright, cuff-linked shirts, smoking cigarettes and leaning against a shiny Mercedes. As an enterprise, Reem is legendary. (International Herald Tribune)

    More of this story  Dec 6, 2007
    Carrying her infant daughter in her baby seat, MacLean strolled the store's two aisles perusing the shirts, shorts, coats, boots, sleeping bags, belts, rubber gloves, backpacks and other items remaining on the racks and shelves. She expressed sadness at news of the store's closing and wished Blackman well. (Newport Daily News, RI)

    MediaCorp Publishing's 8 Days holds car boot flea market  Nov 27, 2007
    Editor-in-Chief for 8 Days, Lau Kuan Wei, said: "We've got lots of very nice clothes, bags, shirts and makeup. We also have a chair from Bryan Wong he's going to do a makeover of his chair, so we haven't seen it yet. And Fann has generously donated a sofa from her warehouse. It's a two-seater sofa.". More than 300 cars are expected at the 8 Days' Car Boot Flea Mart on Sunday, 2 December, at St James Power Station car park. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)

    Business briefs  Nov 22, 2007
    The wish list for teens includes: gift cards, CDs, DVDs, sports team hats, shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, winter hats, gloves, Discman, handheld electronics and games, arts and crafts supplies, board games and jewelry/bead making kits. In addition, other companies participating in the Sweetser Holiday Toy Drive include Franklin Printing, Great Works Internet, IDEXX, Norway Savings Bank, One & Two Portland Square, St. Joseph's Church Religious Education, Systems Engineering and The Holden... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Rabble-rouser  Nov 12, 2007
    He has fond recollections of many kind, hard-working customers but can also describe being in some of the "most vile, wretched" flophouses in the city, collecting pocket change from customers who ranged from drunks with vomit caked on their shirts to a prostitute who lost her legs to diabetes. "You had to be very creative, and you could have no fear," Mr. Merry said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    This flea market is as much about the food as the treasures  Nov 3, 2007
    Thousands of people, almost all Latin American, strolling through aisles lined with tooled boots, soccer shirts and jewelry. Produce stands piled with cactus paddles, limes and tomatillos. (The Daily Reflector)

    Large crowd invades Wesson Flea Market  Oct 23, 2007
    Aution was fresh from a trip to a street fair in Gulfport where he had sold several of the wall-hangings, but he said the fair in Wesson usually brings more interest in his T-shirts than his wall-hangings ... Two tents down, Tamra and Selena Cashion of Hopewell looked over T-shirts trying hard to decide exactly which one to add to their wardrobe ... The shirts were sold by Brookhaven's Mike Walley. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Kenwood Towne Centre started as a grocery store  Oct 15, 2007
    Other fashion stops at Kenwood include a Sigrid Olsen store that features bold colors in novelty prints and knitwear, bebe with its body-conscious contemporary apparel, and Kenneth Cole that carries a broad range of footwear and handbags as well as tops, skirts, dresses for women; button-up shirts, knit sweaters, pants and denim for men. BCBG is slated to open a store this month. (Cincinnati Nation)

    Pioneer Days draws big crowds  Oct 14, 2007
    Women dressed in long, Western-style skirts and button-up shirts offered homemade confections. One man spun yarn while another spun tall tales around a campfire. (Troy Messenger, AL)

    Look who's squawking  Oct 14, 2007
    "Beatson hasn't lost hope, though. He said he believes Chopper is still in the Melbourne area, and he's offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return, no questions asked."I'll pay them twice what he's worth even though he's a rescue bird," Beatson said.New pursuits Even with the loss of a beloved pet, Beatson keeps moving forward with his bird-related ventures. He recently took a course to earn the title of certified avian specialist and has been attending avian conventions to continue his... (Florida Today)

    Tuesday Back in Time 10-02-2007  Oct 3, 2007
    Plainview High School students went all out with special red shirts, tie-dyed jeans and hair tinted by red mousse to support the Angry Red in their homecoming game tonight against Amarillo. The PHS Queen will be announced at halftime from among candidates Juana Cordero, Dayna James, Candace Hansford, Melissa White, Becki Harris and Lori Felan. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)

    Bargain hunters flock to ULS barn sale  Sep 25, 2007
    Helen Ring has been a volunteer for 20 years, mostly as director of the men's clothing department, which offers rows and rows of racks of men's suits, sport coats, trousers and shirts. Helen spent part of her summer making sure the length of each sport coat and suit is accurately measured. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)

    Cruise-in rolls in this weekend  Sep 21, 2007
    Shirts will be offered for sale during the event as well as at the Cedartown Depot. Cruisers can pre-register or bring cars the morning of the event. (Cedartown Standard, GA)

    Junior gets it right  Sep 21, 2007
    The souvenir shop at JR Motorsports in Mooresville, N.C., stocked up overnight on an early batch of shirts and caps, and began selling them as soon as the announcement came down ... But the truth is Skeeter's Septic Tank Service could sponsor Earnhardt Jr. and his fans would buy shirts and hats with that on them. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    * For the birdies: old cleeks, spoons and brassies  Sep 8, 2007
    "Every golfer collects something: a logo ball, medals, commemorative shirts and hats, sporting paintings and posters. These clubs represent the history of the game before the 1930s. Golf is not like baseball - think of baseball cards - which has 50 times more memorabilia.". Ellis, a native of Oak Harbor, Washington, has been a serious golfer since he was seven. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Travel briefs  Aug 25, 2007
    So you'll want to prepare for warm days and cool nights, maybe by packing short-sleeved shirts and a fleece for layering. But you could gamble on leaving the umbrella home. (Yahoo News)

    Team Merchandise, Apparel for Fans  Aug 18, 2007
    Practically every school offers a variety of officially licensed, logo-decorated caps, T-shirts, visors, golf shirts, jerseys, polo shirts, ponchos, sweat shirts and jackets for both men and women. Most of them also market team apparel for infants and pets, making sure that they too share the school spirit. (Suite101.com)

    BIDDERS MIGHT LAND BARGAINS  Aug 7, 2007
    A few minutes later, a handful of auction employees, decked out in shirts with company logos, packed up the sound equipment, took down balloons and a blue open-sided tent, and Andrew stood in the kitchen signing sale documents. Pacific Auction Exchange charges a 10 percent buyers' premium on its properties - meaning the total sale price was $495,000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Everything old is new again at Metro Retro  Aug 7, 2007
    Plastic tags and signs mark sections with names such as "Hippie Chic," and "Oldies." Alcorn has a small men's section, "The Man Zone," that includes guayaberas, bowling shirts and Oxford suits. Each garment's tag includes information on the piece of clothing and care instructions. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Community Events  Aug 4, 2007
    Performers are not paid, but are permitted to sell CDs, posters and shirts publicizing their act, and to hand out flyers and schedules of their performances. Last year, around 33,000 people attended the Otsego County Fair. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    EBay's cynics  Aug 4, 2007
    Selling 50 shirts of different colors would require making 50 posts on eBay, but 50 shirts of the same color can be sold on a single posting. "It increases productivity, and it's just easier," says Donna Klein of Birmingham, Mich. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Nike suspends endorsements  Jul 28, 2007
    In addition to suspending Vick's lucrative endorsement contract, athletic-shoe giant Nike said it "will not sell any more Michael Vick product" shoes, shirts, etc. at company-owned retail outlets "at this time.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Two TV shows looking at Wellsville  Jul 21, 2007
    When I came into town, I had breakfast in Texas Hot everyone had Balloon Rally shirts on, the waitress did, the customers did and everywhere you go, people have signs and are ready for the weekend. The Home and Garden Television Station (HGTV) will be filming within a two-hour radius of Buffalo. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)

    Daytona flea market hits big time  Jul 21, 2007
    He'll need it to hold shirts and other goodies he and Violet bought ... Marmalade and T-shirts were among her finds -- not so extraordinary but nice, she said ... "We come for T-shirts, jewelry and little gifts to bring home and make everybody happy.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Ultra-Expensive Rock Concert Tees  Jul 15, 2007
    Purchase the shirts off their backs. Though T-shirts sold at concerts may one day command sky-high prices, especially if the group disbands or a member dies, they don't have to be sold at large venues to be coveted or deemed collectible ... Today, the most sought-after shirts are either made in small quantities (hence rarity) or were once worn by the celebrities themselves. (Forbes)

    Around the Valley  Jul 9, 2007
    The donation will go toward Operation School Bell, a program that collects jackets, sweat shirts, long- and short-sleeved shirts, long and short pants, underwear, socks, shoes and hygiene kits for needy children in Fresno County. Funds will be used to expand the program into the Central Unified School District and Clovis Unified School District areas. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Heirlooms help home herald your heritage  Jun 23, 2007
    No doubt you have your own heirlooms: a 1940s lamp used by a favorite aunt, the wagon that your grandfather toted as a boy, the quilt handmade from old shirts cut into strips that adorned your great-grandparents' bed. All too often, we find it a challenge to decorate with heirlooms because they don't match our furniture or our lifestyles. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Moscow DiaryMarket forces push up Moscow prices - so it's wise to shop around  Jun 20, 2007
    While tourists pass by in search of curios, Moscow's less well-off swarm here in search of shirts and shoes at bargain prices. BARGAIN HUNTING. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Survivors not co-operating after fatal shooting  Jun 12, 2007
    "We have the means, we know we have a successful strategy and we're going to continue to work hard on it. Residents in the Rexdale community were reluctant to speak with the media on the weekend. Some said they stick to the "no snitching" code of silence because they don't trust police and fear retaliation. Toronto police have been frustrated with similar investigations recently. Omar Wellington, 17, was beaten to death by a group of people in the Flemingdon Park area last summer in front of... (CTV.ca)

    Take inventory before the storm  Jun 6, 2007
    When documenting your clothing, write down the number of items you own by category (shirts, coats, shoes and so on). Record the serial numbers of major appliances and electronic equipment. (MSNBC -- Business)

    The Bargaining Life  Jun 3, 2007
    Golden metallic bedding, shirts with chain necklaces built in, polka dot luggage, vintage bowling balls, washers and dryers and plants. Some say there is something for everyone at the flea market. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Vintage renovation  Jun 2, 2007
    It's now packed with Hawaiian shirts, western wear, '60s chiffon minidresses and other higher-price, trendier used clothing ... She might buy 30 plaid shirts to look at when creating a new plaid, for example. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    VICKERS/A mania for flea markets  May 24, 2007
    One would think there is a great deal of truth in the song, "Save Your Confederate Money, Boys, for the South Will Rise Again." This particular booth was doing a brisk business selling battle flags and caps, tee shirts, jackets, purses, sandals, and yes, bikini swimsuits all made from cloth imprinted with the Confederate flag. It does seem to me, and I am well aware that the Confederate flag is not as revered as it once was, like a desecration to wear the flag as a bikini swimsuit. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

    Coke rarities  May 19, 2007
    "I've done shirts, jackets, vests, skirts. At one time, I dressed the whole family in Coke. We used to dress up for various conventions," said Buchholz, adding that it's been 25 years since she's been able to get her family to go along. "I can't get my children to do that today," said Buchholz, who has a piece of her clothing in the museum's pop culture room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Collectibles  May 19, 2007
    The jersey - sold in 2002 by the family of the Italian player, Roberto Rosato, who had swapped shirts with Pel. - still holds the record for a soccer shirt. (International Herald Tribune)

    Moorefield Wal-Mart invites community, military to customer appreciation event  May 12, 2007
    There will also be numerous give-aways and product vendors are planned including fishing lures, crayons, coloring books, recipe books, key chains, shirts, hats, air fresheners and more. Gatorade will provide a custom painted electric scooter for raffle. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)

    !!! GARAGE SALES !!!  May 11, 2007
    8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 1 desk; 2 w/chairs , Sunmarck InvaCare; Sears Cardio Fit Plus w/book; portable TV; hideaway bed; sofa eat covers; pressure cooker; 30" Fridgadaire kitchen stove; small items. 2. 1221 12th Pl., 7 a.m. - noon; annual sample sale. golf eqiupment and accessories; clothing for kids s, all brand new. 3. 911 7th St., 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dining table (older); large sofa; drapes; floor lamps; car mats (new); lawn chairs; pint jars and other jars; many other items. 4. 806 W. 2nd St.,... (Kalona News, IA)

    Grateful Dead Items to Be Auctioned  May 9, 2007
    Deadheads could figuratively lose their shirts Tuesday, when big bidders were expected to push up prices during an auction of memorabilia collected by the group's longtime road manager. Some items were expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars, and a common mud mat containing grime from band members' boots was expected to fetch a couple hundred dollars. (Newsmax)

    Around your town  Apr 27, 2007
    The sale will feature embellished shirts, gift buckets, apron sets, candles, jewelry, baked goods, quilted items and much more. Call Judy at 378-0312. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Dive into 'Body Surfing'  Apr 26, 2007
    Sydney would advise tailored white shirts left untucked over longer pants but it is not for her to say. Mr. Edwards dresses like a man who never thinks about his clothes: baggy khakis and even looser golf shirts that droop from his shoulders ... Sydney would advise a haircut in the same way she might mention the tailored white shirts, but then again, it is not within her job description. (USA Today -- Life)

    Marc Ecko Enterprises to Bring Threads to Virtual Ballers in Freestyle Street Basketball(TM)  Apr 11, 2007
    Gamers will have the ability to outfit their characters with branded collectible shirts, hoodies, jackets, button-ups, denim, warm up gear and a variety of other items. After the game launches this spring, new items will be released on a monthly basis to allow players to have the latest styles as they advance their street-ball skills on the virtual court. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Here's the lineup for more ballpark fun  Apr 9, 2007
    You can outfit a family of four in shirts and caps for $60, the price of a few T-shirts in the non-family-value section. "We know a day at the ballpark can be expensive," Rachau said. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here.  Apr 5, 2007
    And the Capitol ushers with the paper front shirts tux bow ties and red epaulet jackets. Chocolate Flicks in the blue foil round paper cannister and the long walk from the box office to the candy counter/seating area. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Toys r not us  Mar 30, 2007
    I have seen a few Katamari Damacy t-shirts that I would quite happily buy and wear. I would also very happily wear t-shirts featuring images from my favourite games (Shadow of the Colossus has a lot of potential for cool shirts) ... Merchandise I have on my wishlist includes t-shirts featuring the following games: Final Fantasy (X and XII), Beyond Good and Evil, Shadow Hearts: Covenant, and God of War. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    * World News Quick Take  Mar 25, 2007
    United States Shirts upset Mormons For a coffee shop, T-shirts of a Mormon angel with java flowing into his trumpet are selling well ... The shirts have upset the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... The shirts show the angel Moroni, a male figure in a robe blowing a trumpet. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Have Rooms Reflect YOU  Mar 23, 2007
    You probably see letters and initials on everything from shirts, to caps, to towels, to trivets. For younger children, it's a way to say, "Mine!" For a newly-married couple, it's a symbolic gesture of two lives becoming one. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Muslims in the U.S.  Mar 12, 2007
    Dressed in khakis, polo shirts and the odd silk tunic, they fidgeted and whispered. One thing stood between them and dinner: A visitor from Harlem was coming to ask for money. (International Herald Tribune)

    Thoughts from an old rocker  Mar 11, 2007
    We won't even get into the fashion debate of bellbottoms versus low riding jeans, or tie dye versus belly shirts. We will leave that conversation for another day. (The Hawk Eye)

    The sizzle of Buenos Aires  Feb 19, 2007
    By this time--well past 10 p.m.--the place was packed with well-dressed patrons along with a few wearing soccer shirts. Then came the bife de chorizo, a stunningly tender boneless chunk of beef comparable to a thick New York strip. (Chicago Tribune)

    D-Wade gets creative off-court, too  Feb 17, 2007
    On Thursday, Converse held a release party for Wade's apparel line of shorts, shirts, caps and bags along with his third signature shoe: the Wade 2 ... In fact, the line, which includes T-shirts for $25 to $35; fleece jackets for $85 and backpacks for $55, hits retailers on March 3. (Sun-Sentinel.com)

    Beckham Bucks  Feb 13, 2007
    One seller in Chicago described a Beckham jersey he was offering at a starting bid of $300: "Many fans are hustling to buy L.A. Galaxy shirts with 'Beckham 23,' " he wrote, "but the rumor is David will be wearing his favorite No. 7 . If David had played for L.A. in 2006, this is the shirt he would have worn.". Unrealistic asking prices mean that not everything to do with Beckham is selling. (Los Angeles Times)

    Grillin' large  Feb 10, 2007
    Wearing shirts that say "Don't ever call me a weenie," partnership employees handle more than brats. Case manager supervisor Ralph White soaked in the country music -- including the Gretchen Wilson hit "Redneck Girl" -- and fought back tears while chopping dozens of onions for a topping. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Thrift Store Savings Pile Up  Feb 6, 2007
    At the mall I can get two shirts for $50 or 20 shirts from Savers for $50. . (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Police follow fresh clues in Franklin double murder  Feb 3, 2007
    Borges said the murderer may have changed his or her appearance, worn long sleeved shirts to cover up bruises or scratches or paid obsessive attention to media reports about the case. If you know anything about the Dickus murders, call Crimestoppers at 262-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and your tip could be worth one thousand dollars. (FOX59, IN)

    Fan loyalties divided for this Super Bowl  Jan 28, 2007
    "Back in Knight's office, he breaks off talk about the Colts to take a call from his banker. A Bears fan, she has called to talk a little football, too."I'm not giving out Bears shirts," he roars in mock anger. "I'll come up and give you a horseshoe - how about that. ". (The Morning Star)

    Fan loyalties divided  Jan 28, 2007
    Im not giving out Bears shirts, he roars in mock anger. Ill come up and give you a horseshoe how about that. (MSNBC -- Sports)


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