A beautiful swing, a compromised future Jul 3, 2008
It didn't take me long to get out of the picturesque district to where ordinary people live, and there, walking down a sort of suburban street (no sidewalk), I heard yelling and saw straight ahead a couple kids in white uniforms tearing across a field - Little League baseball - and I went straight for it. It's July and I hadn't been to a ball game yet this year, the sign of a misspent spring. (International Herald Tribune)
Zimbabwe: Govt Militia Lay Siege to Urban Areas Jun 23, 2008
In Dzivarasekwa, Zanu PF militias, accompanied by people in army uniforms were last week ordering residents to remove their satellite dishes or risk attacks or even murder. Most Harare high-density residents were forced to attend night meetings(pungwes) where they are ordered to sing Zanu PF songs praising Mugabe and Zanu PF.. (allAfrica.com)
Charter schools rush to fill void in Big Easy Jun 9, 2008
Students at the school wear uniforms and have a longer school day. . (MSNBC -- Race)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 6, 2008
How about those lovely one-piece, snap-at-the-shoulders, polyester, girls gym uniforms we wore at Lodi High. ugh. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Yaz, Feller linked by historic jersey May 8, 2008
The Alamance Indians in Burlington, a Cleveland farm club, inherited the old Cleveland uniforms but sold the jersey along with other uniforms to the Class B Raleigh Caps. The Raleigh team assigned the old No. 19 jersey to an 18-year-old shortstop named Yastrzemski. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boerne White Sox play at Vintage Base Ball Tourney May 6, 2008
The Fort Mckavett players wore their historical cavalry uniforms, while the Boerne players and ringer, Sam "Green Eggs" Tipton, dressed in 1913 era White Sox jerseys and knickers. All teams played by the 1860 vintage base ball rules and agreed to special rules concerning the unusual field. (Boerne Star, TX)
The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society May 5, 2008
The society's baseball shop is loaded with spring/summer wear, children's wear, autographs, baseball hats, books, baseball cards, uniforms, A's replicate scorecards, programs, rosters, yearbooks, artwork, pennants, and much, much more. You can view all of the items for sale at the PAHSs official website at http://www. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
More of this story Apr 19, 2008
Artifacts accrued at Patriotic Hall since 1926 include autographed photos, letters and uniforms given by the likes of Winston Churchill, Gen. George Patton and Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf. The collection also includes historic flags, weapons and original oil paintings by naval artist Arthur Beaumont. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Classifieds 2/19/08 Feb 20, 2008
We offer health, dental, 401K, short term disability insurance, weekly pay, uniforms and paid vacation. Apply at Brandt Truck Line, 1619 S. Morrissey Bloomington or fax resume to Karen 309-662-9171. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
The World's Greatest Art Heists Feb 18, 2008
At 1:24 a.m. on the morning after St. Patrick's Day, 1990, two men in police uniforms knocked on a side door of Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, mentioning a "disturbance" on the grounds. The guards let them in and were swiftly handcuffed and locked in a cellar. (Forbes)
Southaven hosting Civil War and Antique Show Feb 15, 2008
The event will showcase collectibles such as uniforms, books, rifles, stamps and other military items dating from 1898. In addition, there will be a living history scene with a simulated camp of soldiers with a marching demonstration. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
Next came all-white suits, then two-piece costumes featuring long knotted belts based on karate uniforms that let Elvis shake his hips with maximum impact. Within a year or so these mutated into gabardine jumpsuits with Napoleon collars and "kick-pleat" bell bottoms, encased by gigantic gold-studded belts and ever-widening capes. (Wall Street Journal)
A weekend in New York: The Korean experience Jan 25, 2008
Everyone Korean families and a sizable number of outsiders prances around in Inspa uniforms, orange for women and blue-gray for men, sort of like an ultra-low-security prison. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
PURE OBSCENITY Jan 23, 2008
The sale items affront the memory of those murdered on 9/11 and their loved ones - including ghoulish "Day of Tragedy" booklets, "designer" sunglasses, plastic Twin Towers and "official" FDNY and NYPD uniforms and caps. A few Saturdays ago, conspiracy-mongers with bullhorns used a Church Street excavation barricade to hang posters claiming 9/11 was an "inside job" and the "so-called hijackers remain alive." (Whether the barricade belongs to the PA, the MTA or the city is unknown; as at many... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Suicide bomber kills at least 23 in Lahore, Pakistan Jan 11, 2008
Witnesses described wounded police officers lying on the asphalt, their uniforms shredded. Today in Asia - Pacific. (International Herald Tribune)
Suicide bomber targets Lahore High Court killing at least 20 Jan 10, 2008
Some of the victims were in black and brown police uniforms. Police with guns and riot gear cordoned off the area and appealed to bystanders to rush to hospitals to donate blood instead of crowding the scene and hindering the rescue work. (International Herald Tribune)
10 gift ideas for the air travel enthusiast Dec 21, 2007
47 from Amazon), a beautifully illustrated tome showing the best and sometimes worst of airline uniforms, cabin interiors, and other design elements over the years ... Vintage airline memorabiliaAuthentic vintage memorabilia, such as playing cards, cabin service dinnerware and uniforms, also make a great gift. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Christmas on the fort: Annual tour of historic homes rings in season Dec 3, 2007
(Use arrows above to view more photos) Greeting the visitors at each home were members of B Troop in their 1800s uniforms. Retired Sgt. Maj. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Trophies-N-More in Kentland offers new services Dec 1, 2007
Clothing and hat transfers can also be designed to your specifications for your sports uniforms, family reunions and campaigns. They also have several different designs available to support South Newton events. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Coasties' best friend: A water-loving canineBy Lauren Wicks Nov 22, 2007
mil, the Coast Guard's Web site, Sinbad was given the necessary enlistment forms, paperwork, uniforms and his own bunk. He was on board the ship during combat in World War II and served the ship for 11 years. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
A & A Sports Collectables relocates business from Frontier Nov 15, 2007
The business that started primarily as a store featuring NASCAR die-cast models, clothing and accessories has evolved into a general sports collectible shop including school uniforms ... Then we expanded into other sports and had the opportunity to supply school uniforms to Congress, Aguila, and other local schools. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Toy soldiers aren't high on collectibles list Oct 10, 2007
They are made by the Strombecker Co., which I think is German, and come with instructions for painting authentic uniforms. A: The advice most often given by the collectible and antique folks Jack talked to is to look on e-Bay for price comparisons. (The Clarion-Ledger)
From watch bands to wooden bobbins Oct 8, 2007
"Most of it goes to uniforms for the teams, some of the money goes to the school for renting the space. Two years ago when we went downstate, the boosters were the ones who paid for the buses and the hotels," said Mark Alden, one of the market's books dealers. His son Nathan, a junior, plays football at the school. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Outhouse racers push toilets to victory at Oma Noma Oct 2, 2007
The team dressed in iconic black and white prison uniforms. Lindsey Upton rode the Chain Gang outhouse to victory. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
'Hero banker' Oct 1, 2007
That's the title of a plaque Mr. Fishman, the proprietor of Sidney's Department Store and Uniforms on Broad Street, made for Mr. Murray's wall. Fishman's family business has been around for 113 years now. (The Augusta Chronicle)
RSVP Bulletin Board: Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum is volunteer site 09-16-2007 Sep 16, 2007
Also inside the Depot are large collections of antique clothing, cameras, toys, military uniforms and much, much more. Next comes the two-story Pinkerton House built in 1907 and fully furnished with antiques from the turn of the century. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
GBI: Comer shooting likely justified Sep 11, 2007
Your Connection to the. " Bendzunas and her husband, Paul, own Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery located in front of their sprawling Double Creek Farm, adjacent to Jerry and Kathy Hendricks' property. "The Hendricks' pretty much keep to themselves, but they're real nice folks," said Barbara Bendzunas, who also raises horses and years earlier gave riding lessons to Jerry Hendricks' son. The expansive art studio was wide open and unattended Monday morning as Bendzunas looked after horses in... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Going once, going twice... Aug 27, 2007
And she answered questions about everything from high-end furniture to old World War II uniforms. She even found a way to make her audience laugh as she laid down the rules before the bidding began. (The St. Augustine Record)
Welcome to baseball heaven Aug 12, 2007
Kids can try on uniforms, find books on baseball and interact with audio/video touch screen displays. Technophiles: In the ballpark exhibit Sacred Ground, the museum recently opened a digital trip through Ebbets Field in which visitors can recreate a trip through the fabled Brooklyn ballpark using a 10- by 10-foot wraparound screen. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Living history in Mason City Aug 10, 2007
They wear authentic wool uniforms, and most of their instruments are antiques from the 1860s. Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sutton twins visit exchange student in Japan Aug 3, 2007
School kids wear uniforms, but in their free time, make a statement with unusual combinations of clothing, and for girls lots of high heels. n Almost no one is overweight. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Honor guard to host Saturday-night fundraiser Jul 27, 2007
The honor guard has purchased new uniforms with the help of a grant from the Worth County Development Authority, but the stipulation is that the honor guard needs to raise one-fourth of the amount, or 4,000, to get the grant. The honor guard participates in military funerals in the county, as well as parades and other special events. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
The Most Expensive Sports Collectibles Jul 26, 2007
ESPN may have dubbed Michael Jordan the greatest athlete of the 20th century, but he's got a long way to go before his game-worn uniforms catch up to Ruth's in value. "Our industry is driven by baseball," says Allen. (Forbes -- Business)
Kewanee firemen on old postcard found 70 miles away Jul 25, 2007
Early fire departments were proud of their new uniforms, strong horses and brave men and frequently recorded them in pictures for posterity ... The men are all decked out in handsome new uniforms complete with official firemen s caps. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
O'Neil is gone but not forgotten Jul 13, 2007
The tour, sponsored by Roadway, has transformed a 53-foot trailer into a mobile museum with photos, video, uniforms and other Negro leagues collectibles. Before his death last October at age 94, O'Neil was the oldest living former Negro leaguer and one of the game's biggest ambassadors. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Calendar of Events Jul 12, 2007
The proceeds help to fund CHS Band Uniforms and Scholarships. Relay for Life Cancer Walk will be Friday and Saturday, July 20-21 in Cardinal Park in Crandon. (Forest Republican, WI)
Book, exhibit glorify NYC baseball era Jun 14, 2007
While there can be a "religious shrine aspect" to such items as uniforms, Bobby Thomson's bat (not THE bat, which is at Cooperstown) and Willie Mays' glove, once described as "where triples go to die," Thorn said he prefers "things that should have been thrown away but somehow survived.". In the exhibit, such touches of nostalgia include a Dixie cup with ice cream smears still on it; a 10-cent souvenir Dodgers ribbon from Ebbets Field; a baseball card marked with parallel ripples showing it once... (The Advocate -- Entertainment)
George A. Jonic, 92, World War II Marine honored for service in the D-day invasion Jun 3, 2007
With the wide screen providing a grander scope for his failing eyesight, Mr. Jonic was able to study the uniforms and sets used in the film to evaluate their accuracy. "He walked out of the theater saying, 'They did a pretty good job,' " his son said. (Boston Globe)
Stock’s Garage receives SBA award May 22, 2007
Their names are on Little League uniforms and their sponsor banners fly high over community events. The businesses we honor are part of the 25 million businesses across the nation that by their success contribute daily to our prosperity. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Coke rarities May 19, 2007
Represented in clubs all over the world, Coke fans collect everything from tin signs to vending machines to pins to uniforms. They look at yard sales, at collectors conventions and on the Web. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ONE-MAN BAND Apr 30, 2007
" (When he performs, Ray himself sports marching-band uniforms trimmed in embroidered ukuleles.) Unlike Harold Hill, though, Ray's enthusiasm and talent for music is real, as is his desire to see a Lunchbox-A-Lele in every kid's hands. "I'm on a mission to rid (elementary) schools of recorders and replace them with ukuleles," Ray says. "When recorders are in children's mouths, they can't sing. " And, of course, when music class is over, there's always lunch. For more information, go to or ;... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The What-If Scenario Apr 29, 2007
State police took the patrol troopers' uniforms and weapons in case of contamination and did not allow them back into the barracks until April 19, three days after the robbery. "Any time troopers are potentially exposed to a toxic environment, the decontamination process creates a great deal of stress," Davoren said in a written statement. (FOX61, CT)
There's no escaping Sabres in Buffalo Apr 8, 2007
There are grocery stores where employees wear Sabres outfits as uniforms. The teams games have been sold out since December, with a 6,000-person waiting list for season tickets. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Hall to honor Robinson Apr 7, 2007
On the field, the Brewers wore their pinstriped "retro" uniforms with a special patch and logo on jersey sleeves commemorating the Silver Anniversary of the pennant. Would Yost like to see the team bring back the ball and glove logo permanently. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
" Rockdawg wrote on April 03, 2007 10:36 PM:"North Cache (Jr High), smoking behind the Seminary, Pack's Home Printer, those *killer* one-piece gym uniforms the girls started wearing about 1970 (Ms Gray's idea ... Laub's Pop sponsored the only teams with full baseball uniforms in Little League and Pony League, the Arrowheads and the Electrics. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Weekend Guide Apr 5, 2007
Historical displays, uniforms, documents, docent tours available. Tues. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Auction to feature Civil War items Mar 15, 2007
In addition to those items, there are a lot of other guns, swords and things used during the Civil War - uniforms, ammunition, cannon balls, plus other items of the time period, including lots of stone crocks, Confederate money, flags, cavalry caps and boots, knives, saddles and saddlebags. Stevens invites the community to come out during the auction and preview just to see all the Civil War items. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Tax Breaks for Single Filers Mar 15, 2007
Other expenses that could help you clear that hurdle include union dues, uniforms and the cost of hiring a tax pro. When it comes to this issue, that last item may be money well spent. (SmartMoney)
Monette Council OKs flea market Mar 8, 2007
We don t want our coaches to have to go out and solicit donations for uniforms and improvements, Watson said. We would like to add fall soccer. (The Town Crier, AR)
What taxes don't cover Feb 26, 2007
Where parents once opened up their checkbooks for team uniforms and field trips, today they help build computer labs, reinstate extracurricular clubs, and revive academic programs lost in budget cuts. "The $2,000 bake sale, that's just not enough anymore," said Jon Carson , the CEO of cMarket , a Cambridge-based Internet auction company whose largest and fastest-growing segment is K-12 education. (Boston Globe -- Local)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Joe Walsh concert to benefit Grauer School Feb 6, 2007
The Fallbrook High School Girls Soccer Program to purchase new uniforms, warm-ups, soccer balls and to cover the cost of preseason tournaments. Boy Scouts of America to provide funds to assist Jacob Rick's work on his Eagle Project to build a raised boardwalk for the Bonsall Preserve at the corner of Mission Road and Highway 76. (North County Times)
No. 5 Duke Paced By McRoberts' 17 Rebounds Jan 1, 2007
Their sneakers and uniforms finally arrived late Saturday night. Duke freshman Lance Thomas missed the game after spraining an ankle last week in practice. (Kpmariners.com)
