The thrill of the hunt May 10, 2008
Early risers with lime green fanny packs and pockets bulging with quarters and small bills examine exercise equipment, camping tents and patio furniture on display. The hunt is on. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* On the road again Apr 10, 2008
The serious pilgrims are easy to spot: wide-brimmed hats, fanny packs, hiking pants with bulging pockets, often a walking stick, and always the heavily embroidered prayer flag that is carried from temple to temple and waved reverently over the smoky braziers before the main alter to garner the deitys blessings. The procession carrying the statue of Matsu, crosses a bridge in Hsinkang township, Chiayi County on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spring Game Fan Information Apr 10, 2008
Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all backpacks, all professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10" by 10") are prohibited and banned. Only those items required for medical or family needs will be permitted. (OUInsider.com)
Parking at premium for Pirates' home opener Apr 8, 2008
For fans going to the game, bags, purses, fanny packs, backpacks, soft-sided coolers and soft-sided briefcases 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches are permitted. Bags must be able to fit under the seat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Heathrow's Down-and-Out Jet Set Mar 25, 2008
They play a cat-and-mouse game with police, often donning floral shirts, fanny packs and other travel accessories to blend in ... Disguised in floral shirts and fanny packs, scores of the "delayed passengers" sleeping at Europe's largest airport at night are actually homeless people. (Time.com)
A Terror Tour of Israel Mar 15, 2008
While the people with fanny packs began trickling back between 2003 and 2005, a series of suicide bombings and rocket attacks kept most casual tourists away. Then came the 2006 war in Lebanon, and the Israeli tourism industry tanked again. (Slate)
Empty Stockings (2) Mar 1, 2008
Gift suggestions include: Pocket games, books, stationery, wallets, fanny packs, hair care items, tube socks, slippers, cosmetics Sweaters, hats, gloves, CDs or cassette tapes, Walkmen, radios, batteries, magazine subscriptions, craft kits and cash donations to purchase gift items. We can also use wrapping paper and gift boxes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
College series honoring King to address equity Jan 19, 2008
For safety and security reasons, CMS officials say the following items will not be permitted in the auditorium: flowers, duffle bags, fanny packs, backpacks, gifts, balloons, air horns or noisemakers. Awards and honors. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Fledgling dollar brings spike to NYC tourism Jan 14, 2008
But some cautioned against the city coming to depend too much on the fanny packs of the "I Love New York" T-shirt crowd. "Cities should never put too much emphasis on tourism and hospitality jobs," said Jonathan Bowles, director of the Center for an Urban Future. (amNewYork)
America's Team is Sent to the Beach Jan 14, 2008
" Well, sorry, New York. but Dallas DOES have that many players better than you. But, sorry, Dallas. New York performed better than you, advancing to the NFC Championship Game with a 21-17 upset win Sunday at Texas Stadium. We thought this was two evenly-matched teams, said Dallas quarterback Tony Romo, now the face of the top love-em-or-hate-em franchise in sports. But we thought we were a little better. There is no way to establish that there was any adverse... (CowboyUpdate.com)
Paris saves and recycles -- sort of . . . Dec 16, 2007
Paris saves and recycles -- sort of. - 12/16/2007 - MiamiHerald. (The Miami Herald)
Flip-Flop Stampede At Basel Dec 12, 2007
As socialite Helen Lee Schifter observed yesterday in a postcard sent to WWD, the convention is filled with "jaded johns and art tarts who mock the whole experience" as well as "lime green polyester, bulging fanny packs [and] Tevas [sandals and flip-flops], just like Disney World." Among the noncollectors was Yankee Alex Rodriguez, who left his pregnant wife, Cynthia, home to party with Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson. The next day, the couple went to Nobu and "had a two-hour dinner and didn't... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Nonprofit Holiday Wish List Dec 11, 2007
First aid fanny packs and supplies ( 30 each). Summer T-shirt sponsor ( 1,000). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Pearl Harbor How-To Dec 7, 2007
You'll have to leave all bags, purses, fanny packs, camera bags, etc. in storage lockers for a small fee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
What's under your tree? Nov 28, 2007
HSS Muff-PakHunters no longer need to carry separate fanny packs and hand warmers on those extra cold mornings in the field. From the leading manufacturer of tree-stand safety harnesses, the new Muff-Pak features multiple pockets for your gear and a toasty, fleece-lined interior for your frigid mitts. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Personal Security Products Nov 17, 2007
you can buy a variety of air Taser guns and accessories like holsters, waist packs and concealed weapon fanny packs and concealed weapon hand bags. Both Air Tasers and C2 Tasers provide great protection in situations which call for the use of non-lethal force. (Suite101.com)
Statehouse Roundup Oct 14, 2007
Fasten your fanny packs and keep one hand on your chips, sports fans; the two guys with the high cards are going all in. "I see it playing out similarly to 97," said Rep. (Canton Journal, MA)
Paris fashion rises ro a pedestal -- or sinks into absurdity Oct 13, 2007
For spring, he threw every possible idea onto the runway: pleats, asymmetry, zipper details, high waists, baggy crotches, rivets, ball bearings, fanny packs. Most of it was black. (Newsday -- New York City)
Atlantans prepare for 3-day cancer walk Oct 11, 2007
Wearing shorts and caps, and accessorized with pink trinkets, they walked through the streets of Kennesaw and Acworth, their fanny packs loaded with water and Gatorade, callus cushions and sunscreen. Along the 15-mile trek two Sundays ago, they stopped to change socks, tape their toes and munch on chocolate bars and peanut butter snacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stadium Fan Guide Oct 5, 2007
BAGS, CONTAINERS RS All bags (including purses, fanny packs, and backpacks) are subject to search before being allowed into Aggie Stadium. All prohibited items (see: Prohibited Items) will not be allowed into the stadium. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Martinez: Great coordinator or just OK? Oct 5, 2007
By Tech fans are as cool as fanny packs. October 4, 2007 5:08 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brendan Polmer: Take the time to be a good neighbor Oct 4, 2007
You get fanny packs, bad haircuts, obesity, over-sized cameras, American-flag apparel, confused faces trying read a map - and that's just on the Metro. Once you ride the escalator up out of the bowels of the earth and step onto campus, a whole other world unfolds before your very eyes. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
'Forum' feels a little too ancient Sep 29, 2007
She gives the slaves togas, but accessorizes with fanny packs and sneakers, and other characters sport similarly anachronistic jewelry and footwear. There's an interesting idea here - keep jarring us into the present to make us notice the artifice of both past and present notions of the distant past - but it never quite comes into focus. (Boston Globe -- Living)
O'Brien's blog Sep 27, 2007
with their fanny packs they are penny millionaires. Something interesting happened here long time ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blessed are the dogs Sep 24, 2007
Cars were seen with bumper stickers that read "My golden retriever is smarter than your honor student." People wore golden retriever earrings, shirts proclaiming "Golden Love" and fanny packs imprinted with images of the hairy, friendly beasts. Joe Cavazos of Albany spoke the language of his beagles, Buddy and Max. (Albany Times Union)
Feds Search For Alburquerque 'Fanny Pack' Robber Sep 3, 2007
Feds Search for Albuquerque Bank Robber Who Strapped Fanny Packs on Victims. Sunday, September 02, 2007. (Fox News)
'I love your Ché T-shirt' 'Thanks, but who's Ché?' Aug 28, 2007
I love your Ch; T-shirt' 'Thanks, but who's Ch. I love your Ch; T-shirt' 'Thanks, but who's Ch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Steeler fans .. if you go to the game Aug 11, 2007
Small purses, fanny packs, small camera cases and binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted. All bags are subject to inspection. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Training camp guide Jul 25, 2007
Purses, fanny packs and diaper bags are allowed but are subject to search. What you may not bring. (The Palm Beach Post)
Activision Announces Guitar Hero(TM) Encore: Rocks the 80s(TM) Has Rocked Its Way Onto Retail Shelves Jul 25, 2007
Available exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s takes fans back to an era where neon was radical, fanny packs were in, and spandex was never tight enough. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In quest of past glory Jul 23, 2007
What you may bring: -- Plenty of sunblock and water -- Footballs, pictures and football cards for players to sign -- Purses, fanny packs and diaper bags are allowed but are subject to search. What you may not bring: -- Bottles, jugs, thermoses, cans, coolers or other hard containers -- Whistles, horns and other noisemakers -- Weapons -- Video cameras -- Laser pointers -- Umbrellas -- Duffel bags -- Backpacks -- Bottles of frozen water or soft drinks -- Water bottles with cap seals opened. (The Palm Beach Post)
How to not look like a tourist Jul 19, 2007
When I studied in Italy last summer, the American tourists were excruciatingly obvious, sporting shorts and Tevas, tennis shoes and fanny packs, college T-shirts and denim mini skirts. I occasionally wondered if these people actually wanted to be pick-pocketed, just so they would have a story to tell back at Chipotle. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Humor me: Finding Nemo, not memories Jul 9, 2007
as guests secure their cameras and fanny packs and pick up the pace. Stroller speed records are shattered as parents worry that ride lines are spreading like a flesh-eating virus. (KHOU.com, TX)
Top NYC walking tours Jun 15, 2007
Yet, a herd of walking shorts and fanny packs need not be your fate, if you're interested in taking an informative walking tour around the city. Enjoy these savvy, sightseeing options. (Newsday -- New York City)
The Bargaining Life Jun 3, 2007
With straw hats tight on their heads, sunglasses fastened, fanny packs with different compartments for large and small bills and wire carts in tow, many early risers are out to get the steals. They stare straight at their next prey, not talking to anyone they might bump into or any vendor selling something they don't want. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Emote control May 13, 2007
(They also take pains to hide their electrodes in lightweight shirts and their recording equipment in fanny packs. They have five employees, not all of them full-time, and tend to work for a single client at a time. (Boston Globe)
More of this story May 10, 2007
Casebier wears two fanny packs to keep medication close-by. When Johnson asked Casebier whether the packs were ever uncomfortable, the teacher replied, I feel naked without them, according to the letter. (LaGrange Oldham Era, KY)
Still Preoccupied With 1985 May 10, 2007
Ponytails for men were in style, as were fanny packs. 1991 - With the fall of communism, America turned to a new source of attention: pogs. (The Daily Campus, CT)
The best and the worst of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival May 1, 2007
Least Shy: Speedo guys Three men from San Diego dressed in red, green and blue Speedos, fanny packs and not much else posed for photos and implored the security guards to "frisk me!" as they entered the gates on Friday. Best cover: "Video Killed the Radio Star" British pop-rockers The Feeling served up a dose of fun when they played a cover of The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" Sunday afternoon on the Coachella Stage. (FOX 11, AZ)
Sales-tax holiday approved Apr 27, 2007
bags, including bookbags, handbags, diaper bags and fanny packs -- and yes, the phrase "fanny packs" is specifically used in the bill. The bill specifically excludes briefcases, suitcases and garment bags. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A West Yellowstone rite of spring: Apr 14, 2007
People were unloading bikes from racks on their vehicles in the Chamber parking lot and along the road leading to the park, filling water bottles and stuffing energy bars in fanny packs. A young couple on their honeymoon asked some bicyclists at the park gate how they could get in and then turned right around to go rent some bikes. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Garage Sales, Tickets and More Apr 13, 2007
Only small purses (8 ; X 11), fanny packs, binocular cases, blankets and seat cushions will be allowed into Kinnick Stadium. The following items will not be permitted: bags of any size, back packs, alcoholic beverages, botas, coolers, canned or bottled beverages (except sealed clear plastic water bottles), thermoses and umbrellas. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Minuscule computers present a big problem for interface designers Mar 26, 2007
"I just ordered fanny packs for everyone," Mr. Mitchell said. "We're probably not going to convert the world to fanny packs.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Got fabulous duds you no longer wear? Think consignment Mar 20, 2007
If Anchorage's fashion culture has a best-kept secret, it's certainly not fanny packs at the Weekend Market or our attraction to rubber footwear. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Field Trips and Fanny Packs Mar 15, 2007
Photo Courtesy of Breanne WhiteBYU students Suzanne Walton and Joe Erickson listen to professor David Whitchurch at Mt. Carmel, where Elijah contested with the priests of Baal. Editor's Note: This is the fifth installment in a semester-long series. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Dalai Lama appearances moved to Maui Stadium Mar 14, 2007
No bags whatsoever will be allowed inside the stadium perimeter, including fanny packs, purses, shoulder bags, duffle bags, back-packs, etc. No cameras, video recorders or any photo or recording devices will be allowed beyond security checkpoints. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pro Bowl 2007: What to know before you go Feb 10, 2007
Fanny packs, small purses and handbags will be permitted but subject to be checked by security. Today's event: All-Star Block Party in Waikiki at Kalakaua Ave., 7 to 10 p.m.. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The Savvy Shopper Jan 31, 2007
(Please, no fanny packs. You can walk the aisles and keep your energy up. (WTKR.com, VA)
Tips for enjoying the week of golf Jan 30, 2007
Purses, bags, fanny packs or other carry-in items larger than 6- by 6 by 6 inches ... All purses, bags and fanny packs are subject to inspection. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Forget your brats and beer: Tailgating is banned at the Super Bowl Jan 26, 2007
Baby diaper bags, binoculars (cases not permitted), cameras (cases not permitted), fanny packs. MOST E-MAILED (last 24 hours). (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Mandelblit: Staying Safe Overseas Jan 13, 2007
Avoid handbags, fanny packs and outside pockets that are easy targets for thieves. Inside pockets and a sturdy shoulder bag with the strap worn across your chest are somewhat safer. (Newsmax)
Governor holds open House for his constituents Jan 5, 2007
They carried fanny packs and sparkly purses and paper bags from Dunkin' Donuts. They wore mink coats and down parkas and studded leather jackets. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
growth funds Jan 5, 2007
By John Waggoner, USA TODAY If you've followed the recent performance of growth funds, they may strike you as a weird relic of the 1990s, like fanny packs and Spice Girls albums. Growth funds have underperformed other diversified stock funds for so long it almost seems surprising to find them still around. (USA Today -- Money)
Viral videos that got under the skin of the Net in '06 Dec 23, 2006
Fanny packs, ping-pong and fluency in Klingon seem suddenly cool. 4. (Canada.com)
Steelers vs. Browns ... If you go Dec 7, 2006
Small purses, fanny packs, small camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags are permitted. All bags are subject to inspection, and those that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The fanny pack's high-end return Dec 7, 2006
01:00 AMKRISTI GUSTAFSONALBANY TIMES UNIONWe know we're flash dancing back to the 1980s when it comes to fashion, but does a revival of the leg warmer era really mean we should embrace things like rubber bracelets, leggings and fanny packs ... The site has nearly 1,500 fanny packs selling for as little as a penny and as much as $300. (Toronto Star -- Life)
What you need to know about Saturday night Dec 5, 2006
Gym bags, back pack, school bags, large purses and fanny packs are not permitted in the Dome. 7. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Osage Beach cops seek purse snatcher Nov 28, 2006
Instead of a handbag, police recommend fanny packs because they fit snugly to the body and offer less opportunity to grab and run. If you become a victim, Page said report the incident as soon as possible. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Try your luck at potlucking, at home or on the trail Nov 8, 2006
Then, with the first course under your fanny packs, it's up the trail a mile or so to the soup course. Then, a mile or two farther, a nosh of chocolate truffle cake with a Grand Marnier chaser, perhaps. (Mail Tribune, OR)
LA Fashion Week: Romantics at Heart Oct 19, 2006
Don't let the fanny packs fool you. By Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer October 18, 2006 SILICONE-ENHANCED models on the runway, drag queens and C-grade celebrities in the front row, stylists sporting handgun-shaped belt buckles, sticky tequila nights and days of empty seats it must be Los Angeles Fashion Week again. (Los Angeles Times)
Australian used drugs: crusader Oct 18, 2006
"I never seen [sic] him actually putting it into his arm but I saw the medicine in the refrigerator and then I saw them disappear and then he calls me on the phone - 'Hey, don't use any of my EPO'. I've seen teammates doing testosterone, I've seen guys hiding injections in fanny packs, injecting it before the race, I've seen general managers, son-in-law doing glucose drips on Russians.". Cycling Australia and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority are working together in regard to the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Do's, don'ts for the style stunted Oct 13, 2006
AVOID: Logo T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, polo shirts with up-turned collars, polo shirts, sports jerseys, capri-length pants, white pants, baseball caps, fanny packs, jeans with dress shoes, baggy clothes of any kind (unless you're a rapper or a clown). TRY INSTEAD: Long-sleeve, monochrome shirts, dark pants, jeans with a white button-down or plain white T-shirt, cowboy-style shirt with mother-of-pearl button snaps. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Question of style: What to wear at the Carnival Center Oct 4, 2006
And Sundays, when seniors and college students are bussed in, there's no shortage of jeans and fanny packs. Here, a guide to the perfect look for a night at the Carnival. (The Miami Herald)
Eccentric burglars harassing retirees Oct 3, 2006
But every time, the stealthy swindlers get what they're after: wallets, purses and fanny packs. At least nine homes in The Villages have been burglarized since July, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Iowa-Ohio State: Game Day Tips for Fans Sep 29, 2006
"I have confidence our friends and fans will embrace the opportunity to represent our community, our institution and our football program in ways that are both passionate and nothing but positive. "I'm also hoping they pace themselves through the day because we're going to need them to be at their very best at kickoff and throughout the game," he added. The following summarizes a handful of items that fans coming to Iowa City on Friday and Saturday need to be aware of. Additional information is... (Hawkeyesports.com)
