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    Kid Rock and Drinks Americas Announce "AMERICAN BADASS BEER COMPANY" to be Born on the Fourth of July  Jul 2, 2009
    Kid Rock plans to launch kegs of his new American style lager at Detroits Comerica Park in time for concert dates July 17th and 18th. AMERICAN BADASS BEER will be available at kiosks within the park during the concerts and rolling out in Michigan in the coming weeks followed by a number of Midwest market openings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Thrashers make qualifying offers  Jun 30, 2009
    He plays a rugged, physical North American style and is absolutly relentless on the forecheck and in persuit of the puck. Rated #15 Jeremy Morin: If not for Tavares, he d be the most coveted pure sniper in this draft. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Friends: Sanford Considered Quitting  Jun 29, 2009
    Perhaps open an American style bar. Call it Sanchos. (CBS News)

    Caribbean Casino Gaming Corporation Announces the Triple Threat  Jun 26, 2009
    Today, the Caribbean Casino Gaming Corporation is installing new software and equipment at Channel 3 in Sosua to send American style Music between 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Caribbean Casino Gaming Corporation will advertise and promote the gaming and entertainment activities with TV ads and the radio deal will be announced soon. The newspaper will be launched before the casino opens as well as the internet site. (Primezone Releases)

    Zach speaks … on his offseason  Jun 26, 2009
    Pretty much in the NHL everyone plays the North American style. You go over there and it s a different type of play and a different type of offense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    McDonald's angles for a bigger slice of the global pie  Jun 18, 2009
    But, in true American style, the company wants more - much more. "Forty-four million people is less than 1 percent of the global population, and that's just not good enough," said Peter Moyana, the head of franchising of McDonald's SA at a Gibs Forum recently. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Noble Family Buffet offers wide-ranging menu  Jun 2, 2009
    devilishangel61401 wrote on Jun 1, 2009 10:58 PM:" I haven't been here yet but this place sounds like a good idea. An American style buffet sounds like a winner to me. Good Luck Noble family. ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Notebook: Allen a heady hunter  May 17, 2009
    We got a little primitive on him, went back Native American style with a little spear. Its the only way to hunt. (VikingUpdate.com)

    B&O Building to open brasserie as first step to renovation  May 14, 2009
    The restaurant will feature an American style menu, a bar, a pizza oven and counter seating. It is the first Maryland location for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, which will own both the hotel and the restaurant. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Exhibition reinforces New Hope's status as sculpture mecca  May 8, 2009
    American Style magazine has named New Hope "The Top Small Town Arts Destination in America.". Travel its narrow curving streets and alleyways and a visitor soon realizes the town is an open-air museum. (NJ.com -- Times)

    East Meets West finds home in Rocky Hill  May 6, 2009
    Wednesday 06 May, 2009. Manager Jerry Zheng said the restaurant has a huge menu (almost 300 items) with dishes that have their roots in China but are often made with American influence. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)

    Genius at work  Apr 28, 2009
    Eventually, he got into television, where his credits include writer for "Mork ," "The Odd Couple," "Love, American Style," "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Laverne ey," which starred his sister, Penny Marshall. He also has acted, directed and produced. (Florida Today)

    Pick natty khaki over tatty wool for summer  Apr 20, 2009
    In the meantime, stick to those tenets of American style: casual elegance, a proper cut and a modern update on the classic look. Rules to live by, but, sadly, I'll have to wait to apply them to the khakis I covet: My friends' engagement persists but the wedding has been moved, not because I've yet to find the perfect suit, but due to the vicissitudes of their grad school careers. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Scrap Denticare, raise private health rebates: NIB  Feb 17, 2009
    We can end up with an American style health system so the rich get looked after and everyone else dies in the street. The government shouldn't be subsidising private companies at the expense of the Australian people. (ABC Online)

    God on the go: Time-crunched believers find time to squeeze in religion  Feb 14, 2009
    The American style of worship, like everything else in overloaded lives, is speeding up. Call it God on the go. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Guest column: Health care food for thought  Feb 8, 2009
    Eating American style is analogous to our spending habits. In both cases we look for instant gratification and ignore the long-term cost. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Poll paints grim picture for Liberals in Quebec  Mar 31, 2008
    "Strange that the liberal low is the neo-Cons ceiling. And who should be worrying? Blind partisans only see what they want. DGKThe fact of the matter is that Dion is not the problem. The Liberal Party is the problem. They are corupt and the people of Quebec and Canada are now finally coming to terms with this.Expect them to be practically wiped off the map when a general election is called. Ray JacquesMr. Harper is not stubborn, he is a disaster for Canada.I hope that Canadians will wake up soon... (CTV.ca)

    Cities on the edge of chaos  Mar 9, 2008
    I have lived in many cities: Edinburgh was spectacularly beautiful; Glasgow has the grim magnificence of its stone built core and its American style grid of streets. Milan has its glittering centre and its endless sprawl of factories and workshopts that make it a world capital of design. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Oscar winner hits DVD market this week  Mar 9, 2008
    In addition to "The Bee Movie," Jerry Seinfeld's aptly named cartoon, the DVD list includes "The Mod Squad" and "Love, American Style," two icons of cheese ... Also:TV: "Bats: Human Harvest"; "L'il Bush," season one; "Exalted," season one; "Fvie Days,"; "Love, American Style," season one: "Mod Squad," season one; "My Boys," season one; "South Park: Imaginationland"; "Stargate: Ark of Truth"; "Tin Man"; "Wiggles"Movies: "And Justice for All"; "August Rush"; "Bachelor Party 2"; "Bobby Deerfield";... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Best of the New: Shopping  Jan 27, 2008
    SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE. For home goods exactly like everyone else's, don't go to Diseno. (Boston Globe)

    Local cartoonists strike back with creative ideas  Jan 25, 2008
    In his second comic, Knight of Apocalypse, which was printed in 2007, he tried to create a new genre in animation by combining Manga with an American style. "The market is at stake. But it seems that the market will accept any style, as long as the pictures are good," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Singing for the troops  Jan 22, 2008
    Although rooted in the unique American style of barbershop singing, the group also entertains with other forms of music, including jazz, pop and classical arrangements. Performance and membership information are available by calling 1-800-928-6151 or at. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Designers sponsor a 'sizing census'  Jan 20, 2008
    Abercrombie , which touts its "classic American style," targets the 18- to college-age generation with extremely casual, body-conscious clothes. Its smallest women's size is a 00, which has a 23-inch waist and 33-inch hip. (Sunspot.net -- Business)

    Junketing around the Junction, Jan. 17  Jan 18, 2008
    The new exhibit is American Style: Russell Kettell s Pine Furniture, Feb. 1 to May 18. Barretts. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Sofitel Receives Prominent Recognition in TripAdvisor's 2008 Travelers' Choice Awards  Jan 18, 2008
    The Sofitel Philadelphia blends French elegance with American style, providing a refined environment for upscale business and leisure travel. Offering the height of contemporary comfort and convenience, this downtown Philadelphia hotel provides the ideal setting as the cornerstone of the French Quarter and minutes from historical attractions. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    French President's affair draws flak  Jan 8, 2008
    Sarkozy is doing a show American style. He knows how to manipulate the media. (NDTV.com)

    Bill Idelson, 88; actor, writer, producer played the son on radio's 'Vic and Sade'  Jan 7, 2008
    Among his credits as a television producer are "The Bob Newhart Show," "Anna and the King," "The McLean Stevenson Show" and "Love, American Style.". For the latter show, he shared an Emmy nomination in 1971 for outstanding comedy series. (Los Angeles Times)

    'A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila' Finale Scores Monster 5.9 P12-34 Rating  Dec 21, 2007
    "From food to fashion and fast cars, Italy gives America some of our finest imports, and Domenico is the very latest," said Tony Disanto, EVP of Series Development & Programming, MTV. "Tila Tequila may have given her heart to someone else, but this Italian bachelor isn't ready to give up on love, American style. He's still looking for the perfect match and we are going to help him find her! We knew we found our next star when Domenico strutted out in his tiny green and red spandex swimsuit. As... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ron Paul Shapes Up As A Spoiler  Dec 21, 2007
    That's politics American style. Every vote from every delegate for Ron Paul doesn't go to the convention to spoil but to unite. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Torture, American style  Dec 17, 2007
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Downtown Greensboro gets new tavern  Dec 10, 2007
    The American style pub, which is serving lunch and dinner, offers everything from Memphis style rub wings and spicy jalapeno cheddar hushpuppies to a bacon, egg and cheese burger, as well as wine and tap beer. The tavern was developed by Grey Davis, who owned Davis Design. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)

    Mumbai needs results  Dec 5, 2007
    Indeed, as a Londoner, I can vouch that adopting the American style mayoral model for London has been incredibly effective. London has a single planning authority for transport and infrastructure and relations with other cities. (Daily News & Analysis)

    Cultural differences create matters both humorous and weighty  Nov 30, 2007
    "You also wash your hands in a bowl brought by your waiter. Clothing is also a big issue, and when in India I dress appropriately. They like Americans fitting in with their culture." Another international shock cited by Dailey is that in Japan, after a business card exchange, you must "carry on" a bit and not simply ram the card into your pocket American style. This would be considered an insult. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)

    Making history in the Mideast  Nov 27, 2007
    "Democracy in America," a Zionist publication, explained, "too commonly means majority rule without regard to diversities of types or stages of civilization . . . ." Since Zionists were a majority in neither Palestine nor the rest of Greater Syria, American style democracy would be bad for the Jews. The commission argued against a Jewish state on the grounds that to disregard the wishes of the Arab majority would be contrary to Wilsonian principles. (Boston Globe)

    Weisbrot: American Holocaust Denial  Nov 23, 2007
    Holocaust Denial, American Style. by Mark Weisbrot. (Zmag.org)

    New on DVD: 'Hairspray' is a real riot  Nov 23, 2007
    By Mike Clark, USA TODAY From a Hitchcock classic to a box set of Love, American Style, there's a diverse selection of DVDs out this week ... In the same regard, see also Love, American Style, Season 1, Vol. 1 (1969, Paramount), whose guest stars span Broderick Crawford to Regis Philbin. (USA Today -- Life)

    Comment: Timothy Garton Ash  Nov 8, 2007
    Perhaps - heaven forbid - in a few years' time there will be an attempted terrorist attack in Berlin (foiled, let us hope) on a November 9 and Germans will have to work out whether to call it 9/11, European style, or 11/9, American style. Earlier this week, I spent an afternoon with a long-time East German friend showing my younger son, who was three years old in 1989, the places where the wall used to be. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Does the campaign make you cheer or chafe?  Oct 27, 2007
    As for IR, Howard wants to impose American style wage systems on Australians. He is obviously aware that many Americans are paid very low wages especially in the service industries and depend on tips to supplement their income. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    IR and the election  Oct 26, 2007
    2 to force us down the american style wage system. low wages, no protection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    The election debate  Oct 22, 2007
    Howard was far stronger and his intelligence far outweighs the over done tacky American style slogan election band wagon of Labor. If you are seriously thinking of voting Labor, sit back and think about this. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Mayors connect on municipal issues  Oct 11, 2007
    RAPID CITY -- Apolda's Burgermeister Rudiger Eisenbrand lives in an "American style house," so the Apolda mayor's first visit to America is especially exciting. It took a good translator, but Rudiger Eisenbrand, left, mayor of Rapid City's Sister City Apolda, Germany, Rapid City Mayor Alan Hanks and former Mayor Ed McLaughlin learned that their city governments face many of the same challenges. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    ZNet & Parenti: Contrary Notions  Oct 9, 2007
    Their children, however, adopted the American style of smaller families. Having discovered birth control and urban living and trying to survive the Great Depression, they rarely had more than two or three children. (Zmag.org)

    Wethersfield's Standish House welcomes J. Michaels Tavern  Oct 6, 2007
    "Roger and Michael DiPiano bring excitement and style to this wonderful historic site, and the J. Michaels Tavern concept promises to be a perfect fit for our historic district and the Wethersfield community." Executive Chef Michael DiPiano and his talented team bring a wealth of culinary experience and a contemporary American style which will bring the "tavern" format into the 21st century with fresh, lively entr. es and a friendly upbeat atmosphere. (Wethersfield Post, CT)

    Winston to speak at Special Needs Trust Conference  Oct 5, 2007
    Winston1s seminar is entitled, "Divorce American Style - The Collision of Taxation and Public Benefits with Special Needs Trusts for Property Division, Child Support, and Alimony.". Neal Winston has published numerous articles on special needs legal issues, and is widely sought as a lecturer and speaker by special needs groups. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    Herbert Muschamp, architecture critic, is dead  Oct 4, 2007
    " He went on: "What twins the actress and the building in my memory is that both of them stand for an American style of freedom. That style is voluptuous, emotional, intuitive and exhibitionist. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    "Hate Crimes" Legislation: A License To Kill The First Amendment  Oct 3, 2007
    But the bill's prime movers have a severely limited view of what constitutes "hate," American style ... But the bill's prime movers have a severely limited view of what constitutes "hate," American style. (Townhall.com)

    'Twenty20 makes business sense'  Sep 24, 2007
    While the timings of the game work well for US fans (games taking place during day time in America), the brief three-hour American style format is even more convenient since it does not keep people away from work for too long like in a 50-over game. The Twenty20 World Cup is not being screened in movieplexes and bars like with the 50-over World Cup (the last of which was a disaster for many US-based fans who had booked their passage to the Caribbean), but improved streaming technology means the... (India Times, India)

    Northern lights  Sep 16, 2007
    Potential financing quickly fell away, with those prepared to give money demanding things that would have made the film exactly the conventional, crude American style biopic Corbijn was determined to avoid. Corbijn, stubbornly, kept it alive. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Geography Lessons  Sep 14, 2007
    Despite their beauty, the photos and the inference that they epitomize American style seem jarringly anachronistic. At a time when fashion has become global thanks to the Internet and the access it provides to ideas, resources and products, American style is becoming increasingly difficult to define. (Time.com)

    Temptations will do holiday concert at Orpheum  Sep 12, 2007
    The fabulous singing, smooth stepping and flawless presentation that have made the Temptations a staple of American style for more than 40 years will come to Sioux City this Christmas for a holiday concert filled with flair, flash and class. Founding member Otis Williams will lead a pack of ear-resistible voices backed by a 10-piece horn section in a night filled with memories beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Orpheum Theater. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Rate Rudd's IR policy  Aug 29, 2007
    Its a lot better than John Howards american style plans that we have now. Posted by: daniel on August 29, 2007 6:00 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Dining Out: American style  Aug 16, 2007
    Simple bistro cuisine American style, with some of those creative touches that have come to define local cuisine and at good prices. Service. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    CMA Announces Ralph Emery, Vince Gill and Mel Tillis as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame  Aug 8, 2007
    After making his acting debut in a 1973 episode of the television series "Love, American Style," Tillis acted in several television and movie productions over the next decade. He made guest appearances on the television series "Nashville 99" (1977), "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979), "The Tim Conway Show" (1980) and "Love Boat" (1983). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    So hot right now  Aug 5, 2007
    "There are a lot of people who want to emulate American style. But there is also a lot of talent that unfortunately isn't being discovered.". Still, there's a sense that MacRae is ready to branch out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Talkin' 'bout my generation  Aug 3, 2007
    Also refers to the American style of comics publishing that mimics the original Japanese style. Mr. Hanky: A character from the "South Park" cartoon series; he is a talking piece of human feces. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Coach offers a choice to both women and men  Jul 15, 2007
    Today, Coach claims to be a company that offers chic and fashionable products that stand for innovation, quality, authenticity, value and a truly distinctive American style. "We have a wonderful creative team that offers a lot of inspiration," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    China softball takes learning tour of USA  Jul 11, 2007
    Now some Chinese players question whether they have the physical stature to play the American style Bastian espouses. "Some of his opinions and perspectives are suitable to only American bodies," outfielder Zhou Yi, a member of the Athens Olympic team, said through an interpreter. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Central Coast brewery ‘golden' in competition  Jun 30, 2007
    Firestone Lager and Pale Nectar earned gold medals for third place in their respective categories of Light Lager and American Style Pale Ale. This marks the second consecutive year Firestone Pale Ale and Pale Nectar ranked among the top three beers in the American Pale Ale category at the State Fair competition. (Santa Maria Times)

    RBC bulks up for infrastructure boom  Jun 28, 2007
    "And the reason is that infrastructure finance, the debt structures, just don't fit with the way that the North American style of banking works. They're low-margin, low-risk, very long-term," he said. "And the credit community of North American institutions, including RBC, including CIBC, including I think any other bank there, they just have never liked that sort of thing.". (Globe and Mail)

    Afghan village lifeHave things got better two years on? Your questions answered  Jun 19, 2007
    HAJI ABDULLAH SALEH: American style democracy is not going to work in Afghanistan. Our democracy has to be moulded by ourselves, not any outsider. (BBC News)

    Quinceanera Tradition Gets A Modern Twist  Jun 10, 2007
    Samantha is part of a growing number of girls who are helping to create a modern brand of quinceaneras that reflect a new generation of Latina teenagers who are fusing American style with Hispanic roots. The updated parties keep many of the formal rituals -- the presentation of high heels symbolizing entrance into womanhood, the honoring of the birthday girl's last doll and the crowning of the quinceanera girl. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Furnishings Team Bringing Lifestyle Message to J. Seitz & Co.  Jun 8, 2007
    Mr. Gold, a former furniture buyer for Bloomingdale's, and Mr. Williams, who was once an art director for Seventeen magazine, picked up on the shift in American style away from fussy fashion and toward the weekend wear featured in J.Crew's washed leather jackets and khaki lines. They launched what the company calls "Relaxed Design" to match lifestyle to fashion, with Mr. Williams serving as President of Design and Mr. Gold "Chair-Man." "Growing up, I remember my parents always had good taste,"... (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Romantic Homes Magazine Celebrates the 4th of July  Jun 2, 2007
    How to renovate a country porch with American style. Creative summer entertaining tips, including how to throw a no-fuss clambake and July 4th party that is both kitschy and cool. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Dorothy Stuart honored as 'an angel' at her retirement  May 28, 2007
    Jorge Blanco's sculpture "The Roller" graced the recent cover of American Style Magazine accompanied by a quote: "Public art, such as Jorge Blanco's 'The Roller,' helped San Francisco land the No. 3 spot in the Big Cities category of the 2007 Top 25 Arts Destinations.". And Jack Dowd's 5-foot-8, 300-pound bronze statue of Andy Warhol will mark the 20th anniversary of Warhol's death next month, gracing SoHo's Father Fagan Park on Sixth Avenue in NYC.. (Herald-Tribune)

    Dating: Misreading body language  May 5, 2007
    I find that when I m at american style clubs, I ask a lot fewer girls to dance, because of the connotation, and because I m picking my spots. Most of the time I ll try to make eye contact with a few of the women there at first, and maybe approach later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Local artist, Elayne Goodman to receive honorary doctorate  May 5, 2007
    She also has been featured in such publications as Rolling Stone magazine American Style magazine, Southern Living and Mississippi Magazine. Goodman's pieces can be found in the private collections of actress Julia Roberts, Hollywood film director Joel Schumacher and writers William Ferris and Anne Rice Siddons. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Gossip: 'Two-ply' poetry and a painting with wanderlust  May 3, 2007
    Thursday May 3, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: SUNNY 39. May 03, 2007 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Cho Seung-Hui or Seung-Hui Cho?:  Apr 21, 2007
    CBS News made a decision late Wednesday to switch to the American style after it learned from the shooter's former principal that he was known as Seung-Hui Cho in high school. Bonus Explainer: In between the two rounds of shootings, Cho sent NBC a containing videos and photographs, some of which have been shown by other broadcasters. (Slate)

    Letter from the Editor  Apr 2, 2007
    This for a car brand whose slogan, not too long ago, was "The spirit of American style.". Many people's understanding of China remains stuck in the days of the fake Volvo. (FastCompany)

    The [Your Name Here] Hexagon of Saturn  Mar 29, 2007
    Obviously, the Saturnian atmospheric, magnetic, gasbag creatures are aware of our recent incursion (the Cassini probe) and wish to communicate in a serious way their lack of desire for American style democracy. They must hate freedom. (New York Times)

    Mr. Television: Spin(off) Comedy Cycle  Mar 12, 2007
    And a sitcom like Happy Days can come from a sketch anthology like Love, American Style. While it's always a risk taking an integral character off any series, if I ran things at CBS I would take a chance on Berta. (MediaWeek.com)

    Budweiser to hit India but with a special brew  Feb 24, 2007
    Sources said the move followed internal discussions on the Indian consumer s apathy towards lighter American style beer. Most Indian lagers carry alcohol content of 4. (India Times)

    Reason for hopePost aComment  Feb 18, 2007
    "I don't know if I will succeed or fail, but the most important thing is keep trying, to try new things. I really want to experience the American style of baseball.". Pittsburgh fans will take it with a twist - a vibrant, exciting group of youngsters eager to grow together. (Bradenton, FL -- Sports)

    This Coat Could Save American Fashion:  Feb 17, 2007
    Anne Klein, who died in 1974, holds a special place in the history of American style ... While she is often credited with "inventing" sportswear, Klein's actual contribution to American style was, in fact, to refine and modernize a look that already existed. (Slate)

    [10YEARS AFTER CRISIS]Owner CEOs replaced by professionals  Feb 7, 2007
    Professional CEOs have secured a stronger position with the widespread belief that the American style of professional CEO system is better than the European-style family-centered management system. Prior to the financial crisis, professional CEOs just faithfully followed owners' instructions or played only perfunctory roles. (Korea Herald, Korea)

    Mr. Television: Fame, American Style  Jan 29, 2007
    A funny thing happened on my way home from the television critics Association Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles. The airline aired two episodes of my all-time favorite comedy, I Love Lucy, and it reminded me of how good TV can truly be. (MediaWeek.com)

    Beer: Brown ales that are far from plain  Jan 26, 2007
    While our top two beers were both American, our No.3, the Long Trail Double Bag Ale from Vermont, was the first to epitomize a distinctly American style, with aromas from American hops. Should you wonder about the origin of the name Double Bag, the label's image of a well-endowed cow will resolve the issue. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Gap hires Goldman Sachs; shares surge  Jan 9, 2007
    That announcement spurred renewed speculation on Wall Street that the tenure of Pressler or other senior management might be at an end at the retailer, whose casual fashions have defined American style for over 30 years. Business news television channel CNBC was the first to report the hiring of Goldman Sachs, saying the bank was given the task of developing strategic alternatives for the company. (ABC News -- Wire)


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