Island Images Jul 20, 2008
Here, fire Capt. Barney Hanson, left, congratulated his son, Barney Jr., after graduation. Barney Jr. quit a teaching job to follow in his dad's footsteps. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Unusual Spaces Jul 13, 2008
" Portrait of a young artist Criscitello studied art at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, which houses a collection of modern and contemporary art rivaling that of the Everson in Syracuse. He recalls his early artistic practice as heavily influenced by developments taking place in the early nineties, which he articulates as 'a shift from the glamour of the eighties to an emphasis on the body, personal politics, political correctness, and identity.' He cites Matthew Barney as... (Ithaca Times, NY)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Barney wrote on Jun 21, 2008 12:37 PM:" To harleyp - we already have a couple whiners convention centers, one being the the Democratic headquarters and the other being each farmers mailboxes when the checks don't come. ". Me wrote on Jun 21, 2008 12:29 PM:" DAVE AND BUSTERS!! ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Blueberry festival opens Saturday Jun 20, 2008
Barney and Gomer will be on hand with the vintage Andy Griffith police car. Magician Johnny Richerson will stroll throughout the park practicing his slight of hand tricks. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without Jun 20, 2008
Emmett the Fix-It man was a fixture in Mayberry, and probably even Barney could repair a lawn mower, if he wore his lucky salt-and-pepper suit. No mother would buy a new pair of sneakers (not running shoes, not cross-trainers, but sneakers) just because the Keds had a hole worn in the toe. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hollywood's Best-Known Children Jun 18, 2008
From attending Dad s soccer games wearing matching LA Galaxy shirts to shopping at Barney s bundled up in Armani, these boys know how to work the crowd. Youngest Cruz has also become quite the break dancing sensation with his recent performance at Madison Square Gardens during a Spice Girls concert. (Suite101.com)
Built to thrill Jun 1, 2008
Want to see bare cartoon bottoms, or Barney get knocked out by Sideshow Bob with a day-old churro. This is the place for you. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Should some restaurants ban kids? May 20, 2008
The higher the prices, the less I want to share the experience with anyone who has Barney underwear. Let s put it this way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
27 comment(s) May 16, 2008
Former Resident wrote on May 15, 2008 1:02 PM:" Are you serious, they left for cigarrettes and never came back? Who's in charge over there, Barney Fife? Hard to 'magine dem tweakers would just up and leave and not come back! ". BASECOACH22 wrote on May 15, 2008 1:25 PM:" I was thinking the same thing as "FORMER RESIDENT" as I read this. Something right out of MAYBERRY with BARNEY being the stupid cop. How smart is this police force? Or should I ask "HOW STUPID"? But I'm thinking they may have... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
4 bad-habit makeovers for your little... May 16, 2008
With no understanding of her mom's plans and needs, Rainey followed her around the house, begging to watch Barney ... And now that Rainey knows when she's going to watch Barney, she's stopped whining for it. (CNN -- Law)
FBI probe nets counterfeit Chinese networking parts May 11, 2008
I asked Barney Pell, Powerset co-founder and CTO, whether there was any truth to a Microsoft-Powerset deal rumors. He said, "No comment," and noted his. (CNET News.com)
The big ideas Apr 21, 2008
" Where is their contribution? Aren't they supposed to be responding to the 'concepts' that we already send their way? You folks do participate I hope. I am a little annoyed at the elitist nature of the conference. We're supposed to be a democracy however the dominant views that will be even barely considered by government will come from a room full of... well, what are they? Experts? Celebrities? Favourites? In other words ineffectual ess. And that Republic thing? Great. But only if it includes... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
All Aboard Toys merging with Kentucky company Apr 18, 2008
Ty's Toy Box brands include The Wiggles, The Doodlebops, Curious George, Charlie and Lola, Care Bears, Ben 10, Barney, Caillou, Max & Ruby, and more. Latest News. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Toy-Like Guns Aimed at N.Y. Mayor Mar 23, 2008
Amy Lauer, operations manager for the Wisconsin company, defended their decision to use cartoon colors to decorate firearms, saying most of them were requested, including one called "Barney Purple.". "We had a request by a customer to make that color so he could get his daughter into the shooting sports, and she requested her gun match Barney, so we made that color for him," she said. (ABC News)
Toys celebrating anniversaries with special edition versions Mar 15, 2008
This plush version of Barney, celebrating his 20th anniversary, lights up and plays familiar songs from the popular TV program ... You would have had to be extinct not to have noticed Barney, that overly cheery dinosaur bouncing around on public TV. He's been doing his kiddie Jurassic shtick for 20 years ... To commemorate the purple one, Play Along Toys is releasing Sing and Celebrate Barney. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bush the culprit in bad economy Mar 15, 2008
Rasmus wrote on Mar 13, 2008 1:56 PM:" lw, if Barney Frank was driving on school property then Barney Fife should have "nipped it in the bud". Nip it! Nip it! Nip it! ". lw wrote on Mar 13, 2008 1:43 PM:" Rasmus - Barney Frank. The guy that got caught driving around school yards. " ... lw wrote on Mar 13, 2008 1:35 PM:" Rasmus - Not Barney Fife, Barney FRANK! ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lodi officer recovering after shooting self in hand at firing range (1078) Mar 15, 2008
stucknlodi wrote on Mar 13, 2008 8:47 AM:" reminds me of Mayberry. Barney Fife! It is like when the Swat team raided a house a long time ago and one of the members shot the other one in the back. ". weezer wrote on Mar 13, 2008 8:39 AM:" Reminds me of Dick Cheney LOL ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
For inventors, marketing new invention can be tough sell Mar 3, 2008
Jennifer Barney, the Fresno mom who created Barney Butter, an almond spread, credited her survival to maintaining strong relationships with the grocery stores that carry her product ... "It can be exhausting," said Ms. Barney, whose butter is sold in six states and 106 stores. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fine furniture, high-design homes at the mercy of young kids Feb 21, 2008
"Looking at what the room used to be was the visual equivalent of listening to Bach or Mozart. Now it's the visual equivalent of listening to Barney.". She felt the full impact when she and Bernstein put their 18th century mahogany dining table and chair set in storage. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toying with ideas Feb 10, 2008
"But you are never safe. You just have to keep pedaling as fast as you can."Jennifer Barney, the Fresno mom who created Barney Butter, an almond spread, credited her survival to maintaining strong relationships with the grocery stores that carry her product ... "It can be exhausting," said Barney, whose butter is sold in six states and 106 stores. (Fresno Bee)
South W-B crime watch groups to merge Jan 30, 2008
Starting Feb. 6, those who attended meetings at St. Aloysius Church on Barney Street and St. John s Church on Academy Street will meet together each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Firwood Methodist Church on Dagobert Street, Raup said ... The section monitored by the new South Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch will stretch from Public Square to Division Street, and from Goose Island to Barney Farms, Raup said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Swap Shop returnsHow did Basil's brush with the show compare to its 1980s heyday? Jan 6, 2008
Barney Harwood and Basil Brush are the new show's presenters ... We are all being encouraged to recycle much more in 2008, and the BBC is leading by example by reviving Swap Shop, this time with Basil Brush at the helm and CBBC presenter Barney Harwood as his sidekick ... Errrm, Basil Brush was great; Barney Harwood looked like he did not really know what he was doing or what was going on. (BBC News -- UK)
From pickles to possums Dec 29, 2007
Visitors are welcome to take a ride in Barney s squad car (also available for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions) and cruise by Andy s childhood home and down Main Street past Floyd s Barbershop. The town has recently dedicated a bronze statue of Andy and TV son Opie, and there s plenty more to see and do around this small town, from enjoying a pork chop sandwich at Snappy Lunch to taking in views off the Blue Ridge Parkway. (The Daily Reflector)
Christmas Clashes 2007 Dec 22, 2007
John Conyers (D-MI), Barney Frank (D-MA), Rush Holt (D-NJ), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Yarmuth (D-KY) ... John Conyers (D-MI), Barney Frank (D-MA), Rush Holt (D-NJ), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Yarmuth (D-KY). (Townhall.com)
Basil Brush back in Swap Shop Dec 22, 2007
CBBC presenter Barney Harwood has been signed up to present Basil's Swap Shop alongside the puppet fox for a 13-week run on BBC Two. Each week celebrity guests will appear on the show to trade their goods. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
REID: 'THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOSING'... Dec 19, 2007
Reid rejects notion that GOP is winning Hill battles - The Crypt's Blog - Politico. Subject Bye Bye Byrd-ie. (The Drudge Report)
Website Busy Filling Wish List Dec 18, 2007
" These Santa's helpers have been very busy. Just today, they had 1,400 orders. Number one this year... Hannah Montana, with other favorites close behind. Scott McAdoo, Vice President Merchandising: "Staples, like Barney, those are great, Ben Ten, the Wiggles, the Doodles, Bobs, those are all great kids favorites. ""While this doesn't look like Santa's workshop, helpers are making sure that every little boy and girl gets exactly what's on their wish list. (WKRC.com, OH)
Letters to Santa Dec 15, 2007
Abby would like a baby and Barney Movie. Your friend. (Madison County Record, AL)
Ousted Friendship Chief Brennan will continue to be “a patriot” Dec 14, 2007
stifle wrote on Dec 13, 2007 3:33 PM:" what a bunch of barney fifes..give 'em a uniform and they are machos... more like nachos... send em packing before they do real harm to the village. ". CRIMINAL ACTIONS wrote on Dec 13, 2007 3:32 PM:" I heard that Brennan bought a car with his own money but put Village Plates on it. Someone should check the VIN number on that car ". (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
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White House Goes To Dogs On 'BarneyCam' Presidential pooch Barney gives his annual tour of the White House holiday decorations. Preview: 'The Perfect Holiday'Starring: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut and Queen Latifah. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Humbled, single mom finds courage to ask for an assist Dec 11, 2007
The little one loves Elmo and Barney, she said, is mischievous beyond her years, and already has a smile that lights up the room. "It means a lot to me that they have something under the tree for Christmas so any way you could help would be deeply appreciated," she wrote. (Boston Globe)
TIme to come clean about Santa? Dec 8, 2007
healtheland As to not allowing your kids to believe Santa and quoting scripture -the two are not mutually exclusive do your kids get to believe in Barney. By QC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Certain Toys May Permanently Damage Children's Hearing If Used Improperly, Study Suggests Dec 6, 2007
30, 2004) Kids' favorite purple dinosaur, Barney, or that cute, fuzzy red monster from Sesame Street, Elmo, want all kids to be able to play with them. With the holidays approaching, some. (Science Daily)
Finding a Nintendo Wii Nov 27, 2007
Barney shares his investment secrets on How I Met. . (Canada.com)
Trouble in toyland: Officials reassure holiday shoppers Nov 21, 2007
Toys made by Mattel based on popular characters like Barney, Dora and Diego have been recalled after the toymaker warned of lead in the paint. Leavitt paid a visit to the giant Toys 'R' Us in New York's Times Square to talk up tighter standards for exporters. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Readerspeak: Childhood at stake? Nov 15, 2007
Today kids are brought up as per the Western culture, study in elite schools, exist on a steady diet of Barney and Mr Beans and Toon Toon and Laurel and Hardy CDs and videogames. They are hardly given outside exposure other than school and occasional outings. (India Times, India)
Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur visits children at KU Med Center Nov 11, 2007
Barney the Dinosaur visited children in the pediatric center of the University of Kansas Medical Center on Friday ... For 20 years, Barney the Dinosaur has been featured on many television sets as a source of entertainment for young children ... Barney, known for singing I Love You, You Love Me at the end of each broadcast of the popular children s program, visited KU Med Center Friday to take pictures and hand out gifts to children in the hospital s pediatric units. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Wooten: Bring on Hillary Oct 5, 2007
Dear getalife @ 1:48, just curious, do you describe Barney Frank as a pervert. Dear GreyGayGeek @ 2:30, you know the original question was disingenuous tax records are not public. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Easy reading Sep 18, 2007
By Barney (the White House dog) ... By Barney (the White House dog) ... By Barney (the White House dog). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rally Fizzles Sep 11, 2007
Barney Frank (D-Mass. Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will talk about monetary policy and the Federal Reserve. (SmartMoney)
Making light of Vick's debacle Aug 22, 2007
2: Gerald Poindexter, the Barney Fife-ish commonwealth attorney in Surry County, says now that he is going to pursue charges against Vick. This might be a good time for him to also look for a new career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jury: Milton not guilty of theft, misconduct charges Aug 19, 2007
I can't decide wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:39 PM:" I can't decide if for goofiness if this reminds me more of the time Barney Fife ran in a little old lady for jaywalking or the time Gomer Pyle ran across the Mayberry square screaming hysterically, "Citizens arrest, citizens arrest. " Hmmmm. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More toys removed from SA shelves Aug 16, 2007
"The bottom line is that Mattel worldwide voluntarily rechecked all their products after the recent recall we had," Hurst said, referring to last week's withdrawal of the Barney Best Manners phone. Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler said on Wednesday it was important that a recall be effected quickly and efficiently. (Independent Online)
Mattel recalls about 9 million more toys Aug 15, 2007
Toys made by Mattel based on popular characters like Barney, Dora and Diego have been recalled after the toymaker warned of lead in the paint. The recalls includes 7. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
2 Chinese toy makers banned from exporting Aug 11, 2007
Pat Roque / APToys made by Mattel based on popular characters like Barney, Dora and Diego have been recalled in some Asian and European countries after the toymaker warned of lead in the paint. China has temporarily banned two toy makers whose products were subject to massive recalls in the United States. (MSNBC -- International)
Mattel Identifies Vendor in Toy Recall Aug 8, 2007
Toys made by Mattel based on popular characters like Barney, Dora and Diego were being recalled Friday in some Asian and European countries after the toymaker warned of lead in the paint. The action is part of a worldwide recall of 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
"Made in China" concerns parents Aug 7, 2007
So are Barney, SpongeBob and Bob the Builder. A quick review of shelves at any toy store in the Valley will reveal label after label stamped with the same three words: Made in China. (AZCentral -- Families)
Asia and Europe taking steps to comply with Mattel recall of toys that contain paint with lead Aug 4, 2007
SINGAPORE Toys made by Mattel based on popular characters like Barney, Dora and Diego were being recalled Friday in some Asian and European countries after the toymaker warned of lead in the paint. The action is part of a worldwide recall of 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Mattel Inc. recalls toys in Southeast Asia because of lead in paint Aug 3, 2007
SINGAPORE: U.S. toy maker Mattel Inc. said Friday it is recalling in some Asian countries toys featuring the popular characters Barney, Dora and Diego because they may contain excessive amounts of lead in their paint ... The four models being recalled in the city-state were the Sesame Street Shape Sorter, Barney Best Manners Phone, Dora's Talking House and its accessory set, Dora's House Figures Assortment. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Australian list of recalled toys Aug 3, 2007
390543 Sesame Street Shape Sorter B96203 Dora the Explorer's Talking House 883993 Dora the Explorer Adventures with Dora C12113 Sesame Street Giggles Gabbers Asst 900573 Sesame Street Mini Music Instruments G38253 Dora the Explorer Talking Vamanos Van 902673 Sesame Street Ernie's Splashin Fun Bath Toy G38303 Dora the Explorer Collectible Mini Adventure 931993 Sesame Street Press & Go Racers Asst G51153 Sesame Street Giggle Guitar 934913 Sesame Street Mini Instruments Asst G57523 Dora the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Chinese toys toxic paint scare Aug 3, 2007
Mattel Australia followed its US parent company's lead yesterday and issued a voluntary recall of 43,000 Fisher-Price toys including Dora the Explorer, Barney and a range of Sesame Street products. The toys, covered in a lead-based paint, were made in China and sold in Australia since May 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Easy Link' lets kids safely play Internet activities Aug 3, 2007
You can also buy Clifford and Arthur, and the Wiggles and Barney. All lead games on corresponding websites. (USA Today -- Tech)
Fisher-Price toys being recalled due to toxic content Aug 2, 2007
The three toys -- Barney Best Manner Phone, Sing and Play Alpha Book, and Sesame Street Giggle Surprise Giggle -- are amongst the nearly one million toys US toy giant Fisher-Price said it was recalling. The toys were sold in US stores between May and August, the company said, according to agency reports. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Global toxic toy scare Aug 2, 2007
Mattel Australia recalled 43,000 Fisher-Price toys today after characters including Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street's Ernie and Barney the Dinosaur were found to be coated in dangerous levels of lead. Parents are urged to immediately take the 24 Fisher-Price branded character toys away from children. (The Age, Australia)
Gadgets of the Week: The Elmo set goes online Jul 26, 2007
The Launch Pad is available for $30 from major retailers, and additional figure kits, sold in packs of two for $7, include Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Barney and the Wiggles. A set of management options lets you set a play timer, to turn off the game after an hour, or deactivate printing options, just in case your child decides she wants 7,000 copies of her coloring page. (International Herald Tribune)
Obituaries fo Sunday, July 22, 2007 Jul 23, 2007
John Moises Robert Bob Britt Emmaline Hooikaika Julio Santiago Barney Tamura Vilma Gatchalian ... Barney Makoto Tamura of Anahola died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on July 16, 2007, at the age of 46. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Baby and mom kicked off plane Jul 14, 2007
Barney Fife trained by way of Abu Ghraib is no way to develop good public relations. And for those folks who talk about kids not being as cute as the parents think they are, I have news for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beck's 'Different Direction' Jul 1, 2007
" Beck had an acting role in a recently completed independent film, "Work Week" (about gangsters and the mob), produced by Buchanan's nephew. Beck also was trying to start several online businesses. He frequently attended 12-year-old daughter Kelsey's Little League games, watching her play right field for the Cubs; took motorcycle rides with Kelsey and her 13-year-old sister, Kayla, and rode dune buggies and 4-wheelers on visits to the sand dunes of Glamis, across the state line in California.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Chinese-made toys with a morality play about hubris Jun 21, 2007
HIT is an English company that holds the rights to a number of popular characters, including Barney and Bob the Builder, and then licenses the toy manufacturing to companies like RC2. Except for a small link on the Thomas Web site to RC2's recall announcement, HIT has otherwise acted as if it has nothing to do with the situation. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Tailgating time: Cyclones bring unique tour to Cedar Valley Jun 14, 2007
"The Northeast Iowa Cyclone Club golf outing will continue without any appearances from Iowa State personnel. A fund raiser for the Barney Simmons Memorial Scholarship fund, it's set for June 25.Dave Adams, the president of the locally based Cyclone Club, said ISU fans needed reminders that golf would remain a part of the schedule. Still, Adams liked the tailgate concept."It really focuses on interaction between the fans and coaches and athletes, and that's what it's all about," said Adams. "In... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Barneys Could Be Sold to Dubai Firm Jun 14, 2007
The Jones Apparel Group is close to an agreement to sell Barneys New York, the fashionable clothing retailer, for about $825 million to the investment arm of the Dubai government, people involved in the talks said yesterday. Barneys, whose flagship store, adorned with bright red awnings, is a Madison Avenue landmark, has become a beacon of style and a trophy for suitors ... Jones Apparel, a clothing conglomerate that owns Anne Klein, Jones New York and Nine West, called off an auction of the... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Place your bets for when Atlantis will launch Jun 1, 2007
NY Times-- At the new , dinosaurs are more like Barney than 'Jurassic Park' and Genesis is favored as the key to (a 6,000-year-old) Earth history over evolution. Talk amongst yourselves. (USA Today -- Tech)
Kids' rooms grow up May 31, 2007
" Indeed, Disney-style cartoons and colors have a fleeting -- and limited -- appeal. Do parents really enjoy looking at lurid purple dinosaurs? And what happens when your child outgrows Barney? "Historically, people have designed kids' rooms for that moment," said Andrew Kotchen, principal at Workshop/apd in New York. An interior architect who has designed children's rooms for urban parents, Kotchen is also the father of a toddler and newborn. "Now, people design spaces for growth and evolution,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Investing for a Rainy Day May 12, 2007
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Berkowitz worked at Lehman Brothers and Smith Barney before launching Fairholme. Mutual friends introduced him to Pitkowsky, but their professional relationship was cemented at a Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. (SmartMoney)
Higher payments lure foster parents May 7, 2007
Her house is now full of happy noise from Barney videos and flashing toys. Last week, she had two sisters, ages 3 and 5, a 2-year-old boy, and 1-month-old infant. (The Palm Beach Post)
