Economic woes lead to retail retrenchment Mar 15, 2008
The signs that smaller retailers are struggling are unavoidable at malls across America: Going out of business sales at many Wilsons Leather stores. Up to 70 percent off at KB Toys. (MSNBC -- Business)
WNY sits for story time District-wide schools celebrate national reading day Mar 9, 2008
As part of the March 2 celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, schools throughout the nation participated in the National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day. With more than 45 million readers participating throughout the nation, West New York's school district hosted a ceremony in which members of the community made special appearances and read to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Wal-Mart encourages employees to post blunt comments about products on blog Mar 3, 2008
It created another, Wal-Marting Across America, to highlight the good deeds and productive careers of Wal-Mart employees. Critics dismissed both as thinly veiled extensions of Wal-Mart's public-relations department, and Wal-Mart shut them down. (International Herald Tribune)
Empty Stockings (2) Mar 1, 2008
And, as in "homes" across America, Christmas will be celebrated at Florence Crittenton. Christmas at the home this year will be modest. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
HILLARY LOANS CAMPAIGN $5M; MAY GIVE MORE... Feb 7, 2008
I stayed up way past midnight here in the UK just to watch her Voices Across America National Town Hall Meeting Q&A session with all the Super Tuesday states, broadcasted live on her website. The event was so popular that 50,000 people submitted their questions to Hillarys Q&A event, & there was enough time to answer 1 question per state on substantive issues ranging from: universal healthcare, immigration, the economy, tackling global warming, outsourcing of jobs, withdraw from Iraq,... (The Drudge Report)
It's time whaling became extinct Jan 21, 2008
Because it turns out they're right people do kill people, specifically at schools right across America. By the SMH's , the truly tragic of at least three Amish schoolgirls today is the third school shooting in the past week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Millions Crowd Into Times Square, Cities Across America Welcome 2008 Jan 1, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Tuesday, January 01, 2008. (Fox News)
Repression, Michigan-style? Dec 30, 2007
His daily commentary appears on the Web, via e-mail, and on radio stations across America. Be the first to read Paul Jacob's column. (Townhall.com)
Christmas ornaments sold across America made under illegal sweatshop conditions in China Dec 14, 2007
Devils Lake Journal - News. Friday, December 14, 2007. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Lake Elsinore festival, Temecula parade will be Friday Dec 12, 2007
Wreaths Across America memorial set. RIVERSIDE -- Wreaths Across America, a memorial event honoring those who died serving their country, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Riverside National Cemetery ... Saturday will mark the 16th anniversary of wreaths being donated to decorate the graves at Arlington National Cemetery, and the second year of a national campaign dubbed Wreaths Across America that will bring the same remembrance wreaths to more than 230 veterans cemeteries and monuments across... (North County Times)
Howlingly good holiday gifts for your pets Dec 11, 2007
Remember the shelter petsWhile youre shopping, don't forget the thousands of animals in shelters across America. A donation to your favorite animal charity can help make the holidays more comfortable for abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats. (MSNBC -- Health)
Finals Extra Dec 10, 2007
Now obviously I can't change the set lists for radio stations across America, but I hope to offer an alternative. by. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Customers Dreaming of a 'Green' Christmas Find Eco-Friendly Choices at Wal-Mart Dec 6, 2007
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: ) Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club locations across America. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. (PR Newswire)
'A pretty good year' Dec 5, 2007
As chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Dingell plays a pivotal role in critical bills making headlines across America, including. H.R. 3221: New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act: Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production and modernizing energy... (The News-Herald)
The Return of the Jumping Fleas! Or how we learned to stop worrying and... Nov 26, 2007
" Subsequent touring productions spread the ukulele-and-steel-guitar sound across America. In the South, the steel guitar was quickly converted into a staple instrument of bluegrass and country music. "Bird of Paradise" was a national awakening of consciousness about Hawaiian music," explains John King, a historian, musician and author of "The Classical Ukulele." "And what the PPIE did was consolidate that awareness." ... Closets and garages across America became ukulele burial grounds. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Toys for tots / Send in the Marines Nov 23, 2007
Sixty years later, the program is still going strong, serving about 360 areas across America. Carl and Theresa Hutchison, both Marines, are running their third Christmas drive in Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
Supercenter gets some support Nov 17, 2007
Lodian wrote on Nov 16, 2007 11:36 PM:" I have relatives across the country and this vacancy plan has happened in MANY towns across America. It's always the same thing... the store goes vacant and stays that way. Just the way Wal-Mart likes it. There is nothing wrong with free enterprise, but Wal-Mart leaves a wake that a city should not tolerate. They are bad neighbors. Kick'em out! ". Lodian wrote on Nov 16, 2007 11:33 PM:" Reality: No one wants to close ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rants & Raves: Pay for a physician, but see an assistant Nov 15, 2007
All across America in Veterans Day parades, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are marching, proud to be representatives of our country. Where were our Scouts. (Florida Times-Union)
A duty to honor Nov 12, 2007
She also is involved in the Wreaths Across America program that places greenery on veterans' gravesites in Arlington National Cemetery and at other cemeteries and monuments around the country. William Callahan died April 27 in Iraq. (Boston Globe)
Is an invisible poison in your child's toy box? Nov 2, 2007
It s an 11 News Defenders investigation that is causing nationwide recalls of thousands of toys and making headlines across America. 11 News wanted to help you find out how often your children are exposed to toxic lead in toys. (KHOU.com, TX)
Pelosi: House Takes Critical Step Toward Better Protecting our Children Oct 10, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after the House passed major legislation mandating greater safety for children's products and holding irresponsible companies accountable for endangering the well-being of American consumers: "Parents across America are justifiably concerned about the safety of toys and other products their children use every day. The legislation the New Direction Congress passed today mandating safer... (PR Newswire)
Thrift stores deal with fallout of toy recalls Oct 6, 2007
Mark Pochesci has kept a souvenir of the huge toy recall taking place in thrift stores across America. At Global Thrift, a store he manages in Massachusetts, sits a Thomas The Tank Engine train with a small, even slice of paint cut from its side. (MSNBC -- Health)
US lax on toy safety, lawmakers told Sep 13, 2007
"What you've just said is no consolation to families across America that you are somehow caught up in a rulemaking process," said Democrat Richard Durbin, who chairs the subcommittee. "We expect - Americans expect - our government to act to protect families and children.". (Globe and Mail)
Recalls soar amid safety fears Sep 6, 2007
" Authorities estimate more than 80 percent of U.S. imports from China are shipped through the Long Beach-L.A. seaport, including $10.5 billion worth of toys that include many Mattel products. Wal-Mart has sold about 8,900 Bongo band sets, 90,000 GeoTrax and 675,000 Barbie accessory kits. The company is accepting returns from customers and has pulled all tainted toys from store shelves. Inquiries to federal customs officials about the Mattel recall were not returned Wednesday. U.S. Customs... (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Tributes for 'inspirational' Jane Sep 5, 2007
Ryan Bowd and Martyn Hollingworth, Mrs Tomlinson's co-riders on her epic 4,200 mile bike ride across America said she was an "ordinary woman who did amazing things". Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where Mrs Tomlinson trained and worked as a radiographer, said her friends and colleagues there felt "a tremendous sense of collective sorrow". (BBC News -- UK)
Amid recalls, U.S. product safety agency faces scrutiny Sep 2, 2007
At the agency's cramped laboratory, a lone employee is charged with testing suspected defective toys from across America. At the nearby headquarters, safety initiatives have been stalled or dropped after dozens of jobs were eliminated in budget cutbacks. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
DoD Press Briefing with Dr. Ward, Capt. Boynton, Mr. Leitch on USNS Comforts Four-Month, 12-Country Humanitarian Mission To South America, Central America and the Caribbean from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Arlington Va. Aug 18, 2007
Let me just close by saying thanks to Hugs Across America for their -- all the bears they donated to Project Handclasp, to the whole city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, for several hundred thousand dollars of medical equipment and for the -- to the unnamed volunteer who took all that equipment and drove it Portsmouth, Virginia, and stored it in a warehouse to make this possible. So that's huge. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Files Suit Against Mattel, Inc. for Selling Toys Covered in Lead Paint -- MAT Aug 17, 2007
According to Mr. Sarko: ``We have spoken with families across America who are outraged that the toys they bought their small children to enhance their development could actually poison them. Lead has been a known threat to children's health for more than 30 years. (Primezone Releases)
Clinton, Obama Take Heat At AFL-CIO Forum Aug 8, 2007
And whats wonderful is the same ideas that we help promote here in Illinois are ideas that people are hungry for all across America, everywhere we go. . (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Bloice: Denying Poverty Aug 7, 2007
A kids' project in Harlem that he would like to see extended across America costs $46 million a year -- the kind of money that is spent in just one morning in the Iraq war, he says. Let's invest this money better, he calls out to the audience. (Zmag.org)
Spread the word: superhero dolls have a new rival Aug 4, 2007
5-centimetre Daniel in the lions' den are about to do battle with Barbie and Bratz in toy aisles across America. The nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it will start carrying a line of faith-based toys in 425 of its 3376 stores this month to see if characters such as Spirit Warrior Samson can rival the popularity of superhero figures like Spider-Man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Jul 30, 2007
This will take place at five centres across America over two years, with 50-75 patients aged over 50. If successful, the device could be commercialised soon after, costing around $30,000 (15,000). (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
UT'S FELICIA GULIFORD NAMED TO SEC WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM Jun 6, 2007
She participated in Read Across America and read to area school children ... She also participated in the recent Read Across America event at the University Lab School where she read Dr. Seuss books to elementary students. (Utladyvols.com)
A long time ago...| May 22, 2007
" The film opened in only 32 theatres across America but quickly became a monster hit, leaving Lucas free to dictate terms for the subsequent sequels, 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 1983's 'The Return of the Jedi'. According to Harris, the 'Star Wars' sequels were revolutionary for being individual pieces of a larger puzzle. "There had been sequels before. But things like the James Bond movies were always self-contained stand alone movies," he told AFP. "What Lucas did with 'The Empire... (iAfrica.com)
On a quest for America's soul May 14, 2007
That's what my husband and I crammed into our rented Toyota Corolla this morning for our trip across America ... In it a young couple -- Levi and Elly Zandt -- set off on a trip across America in 1844 ... Dontdrivedrunk wrote: watch out while driving across america. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Real American Idols Remembered May 13, 2007
That's why Trace Gallagher traveled across America to interview some of the most heavily decorated heroes from Iraq. With rarely seen video, combat photos and computer graphics, FOX recounts their astounding feats of valor on the battlefield. (Fox News)
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Invites You to a Holiday Celebration 75 Years in the Making! Apr 19, 2007
In addition to the nearly 700 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, and the Expo Center at MSG, MSGE produces shows across America. MSG Entertainment's live events include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, as well as seven productions of The Christmas Spectacular outside of New York. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Temple's day of charity honors Holocaust victims, teaches children to give back Apr 16, 2007
Arden Rosenfeld wanted to give something that would benefit children across America. She is fighting to get sensors and a camera installed in every car to help drivers see children standing in their blind zones. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
BOSWELL NAMED WINNER OF BRAD DAVIS SEC COMMUNITY SERVICE POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Apr 6, 2007
native, has been a volunteer with Toys For Tots, Habitat for Humanity and the St. Jude Hospital Radio Telethon on WIVK-AM. He also read to children as part of Read Across America and the Read-to-Me program. He has also was a leader with the Adrian Burnett Elementary School Walk-a-Thon. (Utsports.com)
Cowabunga! Turtles take US box office Mar 26, 2007
Harvey Weinstein, whose Weinstein Co is distributing TMNT overseas, said the characters remained hugely popular with children across America. "It's sequel time, dudes," he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Wal-Mart and Nickelodeon Ink Advertising, Promotions and Merchandising Deal for Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Mar 16, 2007
Every week, more than 127 million customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club locations across America or log on to its online store at. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dr. Seuss still gets readers' attention Mar 3, 2007
In conjunction with Dr. Seuss' March 2 birthday, the National Education Association sponsored its 10th annual Read Across America. Over the past week, area schools came up with ways to bring cats in hats and green eggs to life. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Soden, Rentz STAR students Mar 3, 2007
McIntyre also talked about the National Education Association s Read Across America Day, honoring the March 2 birthday of the author of the Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat books. Jim Smith, owner of The Book Nook, gave out five of the books and distinctive hats for people to use to read to children Friday. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Weekend Guide Mar 1, 2007
" Laser shows: Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center hours Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. 412-322-5058. Sat.: Read Across America, including a reading by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, noon to 3 p.m. "Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture Through Popular Art," Japanese culture and art forms through hands-on activities, through May 13. Art Activities: Create With Clay, Build Your Own Car,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Home Sweet Home Feb 28, 2007
Mitchell was one of five Arkansas heroes named as semifinalists in Volvo s annual search for heroes across America. He survived a rare form of brain cancer when he was 3, and it left him hearing and mentally impaired. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
‘The Spirit of people’ Feb 23, 2007
Mitchell was one of the five Arkansas heroes named as semifinalists in Volvo s annual search for heroes across America. Mitchell survived a rare form of brain cancer when he was 3, and it left him hearing and mentally impaired. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Lafayette Hill woman goes beyond the call of duty Jan 18, 2007
"Sure, the issues can seem overwhelming at times. But ... if you can help one family to do better than they were doing last month or last year, then you've made a definite difference. Did you start universal health care across America? No. But you've still made a difference." Grossman's family is full of educators. Her mother runs a private preschool in Upper Dublin, a sister teaches fourth grade at Norristown Area School District's Paul Fly Elementary School and daughters Rachel, 21, and Sarah,... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
The Year in Technology Jan 1, 2007
Spurred by massive shortages on the Nov. 17 launch date of the long-delayed, super-powered and super-expensive Sony , gameboys outside Best Buys and Circuit Citys across America. Muggers saw easy targets, and one fan was in Connecticut. (Fox News)
