Maclaren Strollers Recalled in U.S. After Children's Fingertips Amputated Nov 10, 2009
Maclaren strollers, which are made in China, are sold in the U.S. at retailers including Babies R Us and Target Corp., according to the CPSC. The first baby buggy was patented in the U.K. in 1965 by Owen Maclaren, a former test pilot and aeronautical designer, according to the companys site. To contact the reporter on this story: in New York at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Young East Germans still head west Nov 7, 2009
All around them the country is in an uproar and falling to pieces, but for both of the Stotzners the content of their baby buggy is what is most important now. The two education students are thrilled with their own small piece of happiness in Apartment Building 10, AB 10 for short. (CNN -- International)
Film aliens depart, but life goes on in squalid Soweto Sep 5, 2009
A small boy rides inside a black rubbish bin his father hopes will pass as a baby buggy. Strewn with beer bottles, broken glass and giant cactuses, this blasted landscape is the stuff of post-apocalyptic science fiction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
History From Our Files Aug 9, 2009
Tired, happy, and owners of a brand new world record for non-stop baby buggy pushing, nine Bartow boys spent the weekend resting after completing 130 hours and 412 miles of non-stop rolling. Ending the project together were the five original marathoners: Charles Dunham, David Whitmeyer, Jimmy Blackburn, John Dunham and Joe Bennington. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Fair memories Aug 6, 2009
El Dorado County Fair wrote on Aug 5, 2009 1:20 PM:" My fondest memories of county fairs was as a 12 year old 4-H participant . My family lived on 240 acres and the fair was 18 miles away. My parents would drop me off so I could take care of my lambs .In those days it was safe to leave me on my own. I would feed my lambs and spend the day wandering around the fairgrounds. At lunch time I would hike a mile or so to a nearby supermarket, buy a sandwich and soda and then head back to the fair.New... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
It Happened in Keokuk Aug 1, 2009
Baby buggy slides into the canal but the infant is rescued ... Rule303 wrote on Jul 31, 2009 4:52 PM:" "July 31, 1909, 100 years ago, Baby buggy slides into the canal but the infant is rescued"The 'cana'l was the Des Moines Rapids Canal, an eight mile channel on the west bank of the Mississipi stretching 8 miles upriver from Keokuk. It operated from 1877 to 1913 when is was replaced by the current damn and lock system. ". (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Replays: Nothing like a free race to draw crowds Jul 30, 2009
The sports writer described the different kinds of tires used, including some made of wood, and several reminiscent of the those on that baby buggy that disappeared this spring. The winner s car was neither simple or elaborate, Gaskill wrote. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
What's old is new Jul 26, 2009
Recently a couple from California found a baby buggy at her store that looked like an old-time woody station wagon. "They were so excited when they found it," she said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Queercents: Teaching Money Management to the Twelve and Under Set Jul 4, 2009
"I must have been around 6 years-of-age and the toy I coveted was a My Little Pony baby buggy. This was the first big ticket item I had ever wanted. I was willing to save up all my allowance, accumulated at the rate of $2 per week, to have this toy. I was getting more excited week after week as I saw the balance outstanding grow smaller. I was proud of myself. This was about as empowered as a 6-year-old could be.". Holly says that her own children aren't nearly as motivated to save their money... (PR Newswire)
Downtown churches concerned bike race will affect Sunday services (1086) Jun 25, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Jun 24, 2009 3:37 PM:" mjp, I know what your talking about, those moron`s that ride bikes are by law required to stop at a stop sigh, well they don`t. Makes me wonder will the guy or girl stop at a 4 way stop, if not and they hit my truck I believe they would be at fault and hopefully have insurance. And for poeple towing a baby buggy full of cans, I know they don`t and makes me glad I do. I believe that if there is no bike lane, no bikes should be allowed on it. Ever drive on... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Social networking could change world Mar 1, 2009
Accesscity, for example, is a social networking site through which a community of Londoners is helping to identify the simplest routes across the city for those with mobility issues - be it pushing a baby buggy to carrying heavy bags. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Recession imperils nation's artifacts Feb 15, 2009
They include a three-wheeled wood and leather baby buggy that belonged to David Davis, who was appointed by Abraham Lincoln to the US Supreme Court. "There are literally hundreds of items in our collections at any particular moment that need repair or conservation, and without staffing the list will continue to grow," said spokesman David Blanchette. (Boston Globe)
