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    Asia held hostage on the high seas  Nov 20, 2008
    Arthur Bowring, association managing director, said piracy "is a problem that must be solved as soon as possible". His view is likely to be shared by the Asian Shipowners' Forum when its seafarer committee meets in the Malaysian capital of Kuala. (Asia Times Online)

    Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show  Nov 17, 2008
    Authorities believe they were not victims of Arthur Shawcross, but another serial killer terrorizing the city at the same time who has never been brought to justice ... News of Arthur Shawcross's death opened up old wounds for those families of his victims ... For the families of Arthur Shawcross' victims, news of his death opened up old wounds. (R News)

    WANT SOME GOVERNMENT MONEY? APPLY NOW!  Nov 13, 2008
    World News' Daily Blog. The World Newser is World News' daily blog. (The Drudge Report)

    Collaborative works of art  Nov 13, 2008
    A number of local community celebrities and leaders generously volunteered to share their time and talent, recording the children s stories, explains PR pro Arthur Cavazos, who is helping publicize the effort. As a parent, I know that there is a shortage of books on tape, for lack of a better description, specifically geared toward children something that a child can listen to while in the car on a family excursion, says Riccardi, a father of a 3-year-old. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Shop like it's yesterday  Nov 13, 2008
    We've arrived at Arthur's Circus, a shop and gallery specialising in vintage toys and collectibles. The store is run by Nicholas Fitzgerald and Natalie Jeffcott, parents of three-year-old Arthur (hence the name) ... "After we had Arthur, we went looking for interesting items other than mainstream stuff to decorate his room, which is how this all started," Jeffcott says. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)

    Salvation Army Offers Holiday Aid  Nov 12, 2008
    News of Arthur Shawcross's death opened up old wounds for those families of his victims ... For the families of Arthur Shawcross' victims, news of his death opened up old wounds ... The man who prosecuted Arthur Shawcross is now a federal judge in Rochester. (R News)

    A subtle blend of the old and new  Nov 7, 2008
    Rodriguez pointed out that owner Arthur Gamboa, who had his beginnings in farming, has wanted with this concept to transmit the American dream to his children. Even the placement of the booths on the main floor of the mall plays a role in the concept. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Builder of windup realms that thrillingly run amok  Nov 6, 2008
    They owe something to the Saturday-afternoon movie serials that Crichton watched as a boy and to the adventure novels of Arthur Conan Doyle (from whom Crichton borrowed the title "The Lost World" and whose example showed that a novel could never have too many dinosaurs). These books thrive on yarn spinning, but they also take immense delight in the inner workings of things (as opposed to people, women especially), and they make the world or the made-up world, anyway seem boundlessly interesting. (International Herald Tribune)

    Lachlan prefers Dadcorp to News  Nov 1, 2008
    Arthur Laundy, who has kept a low profile despite his family being the largest hoteliers in NSW, told PS the move into Manly was one of many firsts for the company, which was set up by his parents Arthur and Veronica in 1945 when they ran the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle. As for the economic downturn, he said he had seen it all before. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Plenty to do this weekend  Oct 31, 2008
    Radiant Chapter No. 61, Eastern Star, 535 N. Arthur Ave., will have its annual Harvest Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are 8. 50 adults, 6 for children ages 6 to 12 and age 5 and younger free. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Travel smart with these accessories  Oct 25, 2008
    Dress Ludacris, Arthur Blank or Wanda Smith and Elton John in your costume of choice. Four basic cupcake recipes and six different ways to make each of 'em spooky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Nunn promoting 'Victory Fund'  Oct 17, 2008
    Names on the letter include Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank and his wife Stephanie. Unlike Bernie Marcus, Blank supports primarily Democratic causes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Wallace Richard Boehm  Oct 13, 2008
    James Arthur presiding. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 7:30 p.m.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    On Your Mind: A readers' comment section  Oct 10, 2008
    Arthur Dent wrote on Oct 10, 2008 6:49 AM:" So in a McGoo/ Barbie Administration we will stay in Iraq but withdraw from Alaska? " ... Arthur Dent wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:13 PM:" John McCain wants to pull $1.3 Trillion out of Medicare and gut Social Security.Apparently his support for Seniors is as good as his support for Veterans ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Italians fall under the outback spell  Oct 4, 2008
    "Behind the stage the orchestra's manager, Aernout Kerbert, seems unflappable despite the enormous stress of the exercise. Every day, twice a day, 5.2 tonnes of equipment, taking up 62 cubic metres of space, is loaded onto a semitrailer and unloaded at the next venue. It was too much for a single jumbo jet, so a freight plane was hired for the long haul, equipped with meticulous climate control to keep the interior at 20 degrees and 55 per cent humidity for the safety of the instruments, which... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Health library  Oct 3, 2008
    Breaking Bioethics By Arthur Caplan. Why should anyone be making genetically engineered animals anyway. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Stunned residents go back to assess damage, begin cleanup  Sep 25, 2008
    "I'd say within a month's time, we'll be back to normal." ; ARTHUR LOZANO ... Arthur Lozano said he was glad that Thomas had closed the island for nearly two weeks after Ike, because the lack of electricity makes living here dangerous. (Houston Chronicle)

    Why so many bike fans are still high on the Hog  Sep 18, 2008
    More than a century ago, 21-year-old William S. Harley and 20-year-old Arthur Davidson made available to the public the first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle in 1903. Today, both Harley bikes and its licensed products are popular with buyers and their investment advisers, at least in part because this motorcycle company is a master of marketing its brand in the many ways that fatten the bottom line. (Globe and Mail)

    Ike Evacuees Find Refuge Here  Sep 18, 2008
    The Fredericksburg office of the Texas Department of Transportation sent two crew members to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area Friday, while local officers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety were dispatched to Beeville, Navasota and Beaumont to assist area law enforcement agencies in that part of the state. Elsewhere, Fredericksburg-based Company E (FSC) of the 536th BSB with the Texas Army National Guard deployed personnel and equipment to points... (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Shocking! Panicky Obama levels an 'ism'  Sep 16, 2008
    Mugabe, main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara, leader of a faction that broke away from Tsvangirai s party, all pledged with passion to make the deal work. But long-simmering and bitter differences between the two sides and the nation s worsening economic collapse are expected to put the power-sharing deal under intense pressure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Rescue crews save 2,000 residents  Sep 15, 2008
    SWAT team commander Sgt. Rodney Harrison and five other members of the Port Arthur Police Department drove a 21/2-ton truck into the waters to search for victims in Sabine Pass near the Louisiana border Sunday morning. The waters were so intense and the roads so blocked, a gear shift broke off in the driver s hand. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Crews search for those who defied Ike  Sep 14, 2008
    CNN's Jeanne Meserve, Rusty Dornin, Sean Callebs, Rob Marciano, Gary Tuchman, Arthur Brice, Deb Krajnak and Elise Miller contributed to this report. Copyright 2008 CNN. All rights reserved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    Taking care of rescued pooches takes extra patience, time, effort  Sep 13, 2008
    DECATUR -- Several weeks ago, dozens of dogs were seized from an Arthur man accused of unfit breeding conditions. Their story was the topic of much discussion and quite a few news stories. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Ike only hours from landfall  Sep 13, 2008
    On its current predicted path of travel, Ike s eye will cross slightly west of Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, creating a storm surge over 16 feet in Galveston Bay, Sabine Lake and Port Arthur, which is expected to put these communities underwater. Important information links. (Sealy News, TX)

    The Liberals are effectively saying ''let them drive Ferraris.''  Sep 8, 2008
    Posted by: Arthur McArthur on September 8, 2008 11:15 AM. You are misrepresenting that the tax only applies to Porches, Ferraris etc. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales  Sep 5, 2008
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Advertiser-supported feature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Patrick Rockey's Weather Blog  Sep 5, 2008
    We welcomed Tropical Storm Arthur on May 31st ... We are nearly two weeks into the hurricane season and have had one named storm so far, Tropical Storm Arthur. (WTKR.com, VA)

    HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies  Aug 28, 2008
    A number of top exercise experts say Arthur Agatston's calorie-burning claims for his "interval" walking plan are a stretch, my colleague Nanci Hellmich. Does wearing lip gloss raise women's risk of developing skin cancer. (USA Today -- Money)

    Meet the new teams on 'The Amazing Race'  Aug 21, 2008
    Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. are the oldest and perhaps most colorful team on this season of The Amazing Race. (USA Today -- Life)

    Eclectic mix of contestants for Amazing Race  Aug 20, 2008
    Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. are the oldest and perhaps most colorful team on this season of "The Amazing Race." Among the self-described hippies' mottos: "Don't worry, be hippie" and "The hokey pokey is what it's all about." Before the race, the Joneses worked out in hopes of keeping up with the other teams. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Smackdown in Toyland  Aug 20, 2008
    Unlike Lego, Mega Brands doesn't have any major licensed movie tie-ins this year but is counting on MagNext and two other new proprietary products to restart the fire: a giant-scale building toy called Struxx and a Legends of King Arthur construction set. Danish giant Lego, on the other hand, is going gangbusters with hot-selling products based on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. (Globe and Mail)

    S.D. duo in 'Amazing Race'  Aug 20, 2008
    Name: Arthur Jones Age: 61 Occupation: Playground Maintenance Hometown: Eugene, Ore ... Married beekeepers Anita, 63, and Arthur Jones, 61, from Eugene, Ore. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    'God is punishing Canada'  Aug 7, 2008
    "If it's not a hoax, then they're morally deranged," said Arthur Schafer, director of the University of Manitoba's Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. Mitchell said he and other friends are disturbed by the church's plans. (Winnipeg Sun)

    LETTERS: NCT, July 28, 2008  Jul 29, 2008
    " "The authorities have used the Olympic Games as pretext to continue, and in some respects, intensify existing policies and practices which have led to serious and widespread violations of human rights," it said in the report released in Hong Kong. ENDQUOTE I hope many people will join in boycotting the Olympic Games and pressuring China in whatever ways possible to call attention to their terrible record. I know they own the USA, but we don't have to be silent. Oh Ron wrote on Jul 28, 2008... (North County Times)

    Leaves a taste in your mouth  Jul 25, 2008
    A View From the Right by Bill Arthur ... Bill Arthur wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:52 PM:" I have said all along if St. Joe has a problem with taste in their water it is because of their infrastructure, not because of the water that comes out of those wells. If you check with the city some of the pressure problems that were being discussed by opponents of American Water were in their own plumbing, not the city's lines. " ... Bill Arthur wrote on Jul 19, 2008 8:25 PM:" The beauty of the pipeline was... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Turnbull backs Woodside on LNG fears  Jul 18, 2008
    Now Playing:ABC NewsRadio Drive with Jennifer Byrne - Continuous News, Finance & Sport Listen. By Online parliamentary correspondent Emma Rodgers. (ABC Online)

    Backward Glances for July 17  Jul 17, 2008
    45 YEARS AGO-Marvin and Arthur Gould, teenage sons of George and Rose Gould, assisted the store staff at Gould s Men s Store during a special Sales Day Agnes Karvoski was elected president of the Hudson Eagles Auxiliary and Cecile Renney was chosen as Mother of the Year. Chamber of Commerce endorsed the installation of controlled traffic lights in front of the Central Fire Station, Wood Square Harold Rocheleau of the Riverside Gun Club Archery Club was instructing youngsters in the art on the... (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Marshfield Pastimes -- A revolutionary report  Jul 17, 2008
    He also said he thought that the canal cut between Green's Harbor River and Duxbury Bay was the first canal in the present U.S. A nominating committee was appointed which consisted of: Miss E.R. Richards, Miss Henrietta Hall and Mrs. Arthur P. Friend. The paper of the day was Tory Marshfield as set forth in the Town Records and compiled by Mr. Joseph C. Hagar. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Car collides with moving train  Jul 13, 2008
    "I saw the lights of the vehicle and then they just disappeared," conductor Arthur Trevino told The Post-Searchlight. "Then I noticed red break lights flashing as we continued down the tracks.". (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    PM weighs in on Order  Jul 3, 2008
    Joyce Arthur, co-ordinator of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, said the award was "long overdue.". "His contribution has been tremendous and I can't think of a more deserving Canadian, someone so dedicated to the cause," she said. (Canoe.ca)

    * The Hula Hoop turns 50 IQFI  Jul 1, 2008
    The hoopla began 50 years ago when entrepreneurs Richard Knerr and Arthur Spud Melin sought a trademark for a plastic cylinder based on a similar toy that had enjoyed modest success in Australias schoolyards. Before long, the Hula Hoop had more hips swiveling than Elvis Presley. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Associated Press50 years of Hula Hoop-la  Jun 19, 2008
    The hoopla began 50 years ago Thursday when entrepreneurs Richard Knerr and Arthur Spud Melin sought a trademark for a plastic cylinder based on a similar toy that had enjoyed modest success in Australia's school yards. Before long, the Hula Hoop had more hips swiveling than Elvis Presley. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    LETTERS: NCT, June 7, 2008  Jun 8, 2008
    Lastly, it should be noted that the Federal Reserve has likewise been dominated by Trilaterals: Arthur Burns (1970-1978), Paul Volker (1979-1987), Alan Greenspan(1987-2006). While the Federal Reserve is a privately-owned corporation, the President "chooses" the Chairman to a perpetual appointment. (North County Times)

    Public says no to offspring of cloned British cows  Jun 7, 2008
    The Times has made some changes. Tell us what you think. (Times Online)

    Car dealership off-limits to active service members  Jun 1, 2008
    Jawn Arthur wrote on May 29, 2008 4:39 PM:" Funny thing when you go to get a credit card, they run a check on your credit on the spot. I guess that kind of 'computer' technology has filtered down to SV. Every other dealership will run a report and finance knows what's happening on the spot. Have a good time with this website before you buy: beatthecarsalesman.com you will thank me later. ". concerned wrote on May 29, 2008 4:37 PM:" It seems to me that the military should be trying to work with... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Air Force Academy honors top performers for 2007-08  May 28, 2008
    Arthur scored an 1143. The Air Force men's swimming and diving team put together a 4-7 record in 2007-08, finishing fourth at the Mountain West Conference Championships. (Airforcesports.com)

    Greenpeace: Game consoles contain lots of toxic chemicals  May 21, 2008
    By Arthur Max, Associated Press AMSTERDAM, Netherlands Greenpeace said Tuesday the world's most popular electronic game consoles contain high levels of toxic chemicals, though they are not an immediate danger for gamers. A report by the environmental watchdog said Nintendo's Wii, the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 use varying degrees of bromine, PVCs and other potentially harmful chemicals, including phthalates which can affect human hormones. (USA Today)

    On Your Mind  May 14, 2008
    Arthur Dent wrote on May 13, 2008 3:36 PM:" Good for Chicken Little, there is plenty of paranoia on this web ". Wise Man wrote on May 13, 2008 2:09 PM:" Hey hector, Where did I say anything about Asians and Hispanics You know what? Kentucky snd West Virginia better hope Obama does reasonably well, because if he doesn't it will support what the pundits are saying, that white people from those regions are racists! ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Why is there such a visceral negative reaction to scientists exploring alternatives to evolution?  May 10, 2008
    school cartoon fresno zoo web site design san diego floor plans for mobile homes free php script quickbooks flatt and scruggs meowmix armed forces flags excel rims timex ironman georgia college because you loved me lyrics houston apartment listing korn thoughtless reuben casserole invasive cardiology jobs free medline online gundam seed believe elephant coffee table glass free rabbit hutch plans land for sale in north florida hawaiian lamp target registry florida zipcodes john currin top... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Lochsa fun: Annual rendezvous in Idaho features whitewater thrills  May 9, 2008
    By CHELSI MOY of the MissoulianPhotographed by ARTHUR MOURATIDIS of the Missoulian ... ARTHUR MOURATIDIS/Missoulian ... Reach photographer Arthur Mouratidis at 523-5270 or at arthur. (Missoulian, MT)

    MEGA Brands reports first quarter 2008 results  May 8, 2008
    "The response to MagNext(R) has been great from kids, from the trade and the media at toy fairs. To communicate the safety of MAGNEXT(R), all packaging will feature a 'Lab Certified' Safety Seal from Intertek, one of the world's leading independent toy testing laboratories. Children's safety is our number one priority. We are committed to creating the highest safety standards in the toy industry and passionate about our ambitious goal of zero defects." Bertrand added: "We are also pleased with... (Canada Newswire)

    The big ideas  Apr 21, 2008
    How can a republic,which is being seriously pushed on us all by our 'republican PM" be a benefit to any of us?.Ask yourself these questions,will you be richer and healthier,will your standard of living rise.Will you be out of debt quicker or the goods and services you consume be better and cheaper?.The answer is simply NO.So why change?Is it because the Queen is our Head of state.Would the offer to step aside make it still an issue?Is this change for change sake?.This 2020 summit is a chance for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Technology for tots - and teens  Apr 12, 2008
    History buffs will be interested in the retrospective on the university; wannabe engineers will be fascinated by Arthur Ganson's mechanical sculptures; and geeks of all kind will be happy to know that, if you take a wrong turn on the way out and accidentally stumble upon MIT's Tech Model Railroad Club, you can play a Tetris-like game on one of the model skyscrapers while the non-directionally challenged adult in your party figures out the way back to the elevator. Ahem. (Boston Globe)

    Sampler for April 10  Apr 10, 2008
    April 12 birthday greetings go to Beverly Vachon and to Marlborough Rotary Club member Arthur Gould as well as to Marlborough Lions Club members Bob Bird and Pat Winske. Best wishes go to Beth and Dick Kelleher, who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on April 12. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Nurturing the bonds between generations  Apr 2, 2008
    Quiet activities are OK, tooEven great-grandparents who are less active can contribute, said Dr. Arthur Kornhaber, founder and director of the Foundation for Grandparenting. Encourage quiet activities such as reading, cuddling or back rubbing. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Amish centers aim to shoot down myths  Mar 30, 2008
    Another season of Amish mythbusting is around the corner for the visitor and interpretative centers in Arcola and Arthur ... But Theresa Binion, director of the Arthur Amish Country Visitor Center, believes many come hobbled by myths about the Amish, devout Christians devoted to simple lifestyles without modern or worldly comforts ... Or they believe everyone in Arthur is Amish. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Firecracker boys: Making a harbor with nukes  Mar 29, 2008
    USGS Director Arthur Baker in February 1963 stated in a report that the radioactive material had been dispersed in harmless groundlevels. But, Native resistance became organized against the project. (Juneau Empire)

    Post a comment  Mar 25, 2008
    China reacted to support North Korea because the arrogant general, McArthur, insisted to invade across the Yalu river, where is the China border. McArthur was fired by the U.S. president afterward ... Posted by: Nirrad Arthur, Fairfax VA USA 24 March 2008. (International Herald Tribune)

    Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness . . .  Mar 22, 2008
    - from Who Really Cares by Arthur Brooks. I believe that the real motivation behind egalitarianism is envy, and envy, as we know, is a cancer that gnaws at, and eventually consumes, those it afflicts. (New York Times)

    Autism and vaccines: What's the link?  Mar 22, 2008
    Arthur Schopenhauer German philosopher (1788 - 1860). the earth revolves around the sun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Finding teachers: Lure is in perks  Mar 10, 2008
    "It was instituted years ago and enabled us to be competitive with other districts," said Andover School Committee chairman Arthur Barber. "There's no bus for the students, and no guarantee that they will get their school of choice - the superintendent determines which school the child will go to - but because we are a top performing district, the benefit has allowed us to attract high-quality applicants.". (Boston Globe)

    Black pups face doggie discrimination  Mar 6, 2008
    In British folklore, such as stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sir Walter Scott, the black dog is a creepy, spectral figure that haunts cemeteries and is an omen of death. (Non-lit geeks who've never heard of those stories have at least seen "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," in which a big black dog called the Grim stalks Harry. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    UNL Bans Toy Guns After Classroom Scare  Feb 22, 2008
    "All of a sudden, I saw five or six officers rush into the room," said student Arthur Scott. Scott was the in class at Oldfather Hall when, he said, a student had the toy gun on his desk. (7 KETV Omaha)

    What do best pics say about 2007?  Feb 21, 2008
    (Producer Arthur P. Jacobs idea to hold a months worth of nightly press screenings on the Fox lot for Academy members, with free prime rib and champagne thrown in beforehand, probably didnt hurt, either. . (MSNBC -- News)

    Real 'Work'? Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession...  Feb 20, 2008
    Political Radar: Real 'Work. Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession. (The Drudge Report)

    MEGA Brands Takes Construction Play and Activities to the Next Level through Technology and Innovation  Feb 17, 2008
    Legend of King Arthur - MEGA Brands is set to launch the future of figure play with a new Legend of King Arthur construction line that lets kids control the action. Using new, patented stunt stick technology, the new King Arthur sets help kids bring figures and action scenes to life without their fingers getting in the way ... Kids can really engage in realistic battle scenes with a battle warship or defend King Arthur's castle with the Knights of the Round Table. (PR Newswire)

    Bloomington's scramble to pay $75M tab means fee, tax hikes  Feb 13, 2008
    Mario Davis, left, and William Arthur Hosea III pick up garbage on Ballyford in Bloomington as Julian Sigler drives the truck Tuesday morning. (The Pantagraph/LORI ANN COOK) (February 5, 2007). (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Some kids' programs Dad likes even more  Feb 9, 2008
    "Arthur." Consistently great from start to finish, and it provides a good bridge for older kids to stay interested before they start seeking out more annoying, non-animated series to tap into the issues they're facing in elementary school. 6. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Blood, sweat and oil  Feb 2, 2008
    The point is emphasised when we arrive, through woods and via a gently rising track, at the house he shares with his wife, the writer and director Rebecca Miller, daughter of Arthur Miller (they met in 1996 when he was filming an adaptation of The Crucible) and their two young sons, Ronan and Cashel. From the outside its modest Georgian good looks suggest the perfect residence for Cecil Vyse, the pompous suitor whom Day-Lewis played in the 1985 Merchant Ivory adaptation of E.M. Forster's A Room... (Sydney Morning Herald)

    That looks like fun  Jan 27, 2008
    Together with his childhood friend and business partner Arthur "Spud" Melin, Knerr was responsible for some of the 20th century's most memorable toys: not just the Superball, but the Hula Hoop, the Frisbee, the Slip-n-Slide. Wham-O's classic toys had an appealing common theme: "Simple things are always better," Knerr told me two years ago, when I interviewed him for an Ideas story about how his toys compared with today's top-selling educational playthings. (Boston Globe)

    Wham-O co-founder Knerr dies at 82  Jan 20, 2008
    Knerr and his boyhood friend Arthur "Spud" Melin founded Wham-O n Pasadena in 1948. Later the company moved to its current home in Emeryville. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)

    Metropolitan Opera matines in HD are live and kicking  Jan 20, 2008
    ARTHUR KAPTAINIS, The Gazette. Published:Saturday, January 19. (Montreal Gazette)

    Richard Knerr; toymaker gave US Hula Hoop, Frisbee  Jan 18, 2008
    Richard Knerr (right) and Arthur "Spud" Melin, up to their torsos in Wham-O toys ... With his boyhood best friend, Arthur "Spud" Melin, Mr. Knerr started the company in 1948 in Pasadena. (Boston Globe)

    Co-founder of Hula Hoop toy company dies  Jan 18, 2008
    Knerr, who started Wham-O in 1948 with his childhood friend Arthur Spud Melin, died Monday at Methodist Hospital after suffering a stroke earlier in the day at his Arcadia home, his wife Dorothy told the Los Angeles Times. Knerr and Melin got their start in business peddling slingshots. (MSNBC -- Business)

    COLUMN: Argue if you will, but faith and facts don't really need each other  Jan 14, 2008
    shumphreys wrote on Jan 13, 2008 6:26 PM:" To Mattooner at Heart you are missing the point which is that your "proof" of Gods help is not proof it is your "belief". I suggested reasons why it could be possible that what you believe is not so. Since I do not know your doctor, do not know how long ago this happened, I obviously can't prove anything. I can only point out the reasons for doubts. That is what is important about any claim of miraculous cures, or miracles. There are often logical,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Shirley Franklin  Jan 10, 2008
    Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. E-mail or Call/ 404-526-5520 or / 202-887-8380. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Post a comment »  Jan 1, 2008
    " Arthur Shaw wrote on Sep 21, 2006 9:37 PM:" And leave our oil behind. Forget it, we ain't goin' nowhere. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)

    A to Z of 2007  Dec 30, 2007
    ET, please call, says Arthur Clarke on his ninetieth birthday. F Fake encounter of businessmen leads to arrest of 10 Delhi cops. (India Times, India)

    Toys for needy children a 113-year-old tradition  Dec 25, 2007
    " In later years, the program asked contributors to donate cash rather than toys, because the burden of repairing used and broken toys had become too great. The money was to be used to purchase, wrap and deliver brand-new toys to the needy. The program, and the generosity of Post-Gazette readers, continued to grow. Nov. 25, 1965, saw the debut of a cartoon drawn by Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist Cy Hungerford of a tearful child holding an empty "stocking," actually a tattered sock. It became... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    FAA Tries to Ease Air Traffic  Dec 24, 2007
    "We had a vehicle booked we were ready to drive this morning, but we decided we were going to take our chances with this flight," traveler Arthur Nemirov said. Plan B is often a good idea if you're like Nemirov. (R News)

    THE RETURN OF THE GRINCH  Dec 24, 2007
    Sunday, December 23, 2007. It's been almost 30 years since the Grinch stole Christmas. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Your game of the year  Dec 21, 2007
    Posted by: arthur on December 21, 2007 9:08 AM. When did NWN2 come out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Thompson takes different campaign trail  Dec 21, 2007
    He s well known for his role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on the TV show, Law & Order, but has also been an accomplished attorney and served as a U.S. Senator for more than 10 years. As a child, he wanted to be a cowboy when he grew up, but always remembers his real ambition was to become a lawyer. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Parcells stays nowhere long  Dec 20, 2007
    We won t even discuss in this space the ugly Clash of The Mighty Egos, when you just think about Parcells working for Falcons owner Arthur Blank ... Bring on Mike next Arthur ... Great move by Arthur Blank. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Doctors Warn Parents to Watch Kids on Wheels  Dec 20, 2007
    "They're like skateboards, they're basically toys that children have to learn how to use properly," Dr. Arthur Benzick, a pediatrician at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas, told Reuters Health. In an interview, Benzick said he sees patients injured while using wheeled shoes at least once a month. (MEDLINEplus)

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