Rare lion is zoo's pride and joy Oct 15, 2008
There are snow leopards, sloth bears, and other exotic animals, but yesterday, the big draw was Ramses. Children remarked on the size of the lions and compared them to animated characters. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 9, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Nancy Pelosi has got to go. (North County Times)
Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Toy Recalled Oct 10, 2008
The toy bears a model number of 63552 (and a UPC code of 653569272021) on the packaging. The toy is made in China and sold at Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Zellers, discount stores and toy stores from November 2007 to August 2008. (KIRO TV, WA)
EG Listings: Oct 10, 2008
Dorian makes an earnest prayer that he should remain forever young whilst his portrait bears the signs of ageing. Until October 19, Monash University Student Theatre, Clayton, $20/$15, thepictureofdoriangray. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Uncommon parenting Oct 8, 2008
"He suggested shifting some of the routine to the night before and noted his 12-year-old son is ready for bed at 8:30.Besides his private practice in Bay City, Haller, who in profile bears an uncanny resemblance to Jon Stewart, is a media figure and publisher, including two free monthly e-zines - one for parents and one for educators - which reach 12,000 subscribers in 28 countries.Subscribe to both at his Web site, .Haller is the "chief parenting correspondent" for WEYI-TV 25 and can be seen... (Dowagiac News, MI)
NFL Replay: Holmgren farewell tour off to a very sorry start Oct 7, 2008
OK, it came against the Lions D. But it's still a confidence-builder for Orton and a unit that needs to carry its weight to allow the Bears to make good on a very realistic chance to capture the NFC North crown. 4. (USA Today -- Sports)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Adorable teddy bears dressed in themed categories are auctioned to benefit local Salvation Army programs. Bears are paired with wonderful auction items including artwork, Alaska adventures and more. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bear's birthday featured Sunday during Kibbe museum openhouse Oct 3, 2008
The party will be held at the museum, located at 306 Walnut Street, Carthage, on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone, especially other Teddy Bears, is invited. Theodore Bear was created in Carthage, Oct. 8, 1908, by Mary Salisbury Dean. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Collectible store comes to Albany Sep 23, 2008
A visit to an antique store started a chain reaction of events for Tom LaFlamme, leading him to spend his days surrounded by dolls and teddy bears ... The dolls and bears, along with other plush characters and a few traditional toys, line his shelves and fill his display cases ... The dolls and bears are for collectors who know what they want but there is a great variety and really a unique item for any price range, LaFlamme said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Jaime Baray, 65, loved the water Sep 18, 2008
Lions and tigers and bears oh my. Here's your guide to Zoo Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Philosophy that failed Sep 17, 2008
Do you think this bears any relationship to the speculators/profiteers driving up the price of oil ... Sometimes I have the space in my day to attempt to argue point by point against the foolishness that conservativism has become - other times I am just plain snarky - and still other times I just have to say all that gobbletygook bears scrutiny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alumna to showcase friendship-inspired artwork Sep 16, 2008
Then in 2001, she began "Bears that Care," a program that collects toys for children who suffer from crises. This program was inspired by the events of Sept. 11. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hurricane Ike: World Vision Readies Supplies, Staff, Volunteers for Response Sep 13, 2008
-- Aid agency preparing hygiene essentials, children's clothing and toys, cleaning supplies in Dallas and Mississippi -- Agency's national disaster team working with staff in Dallas, Austin to mobilize regional church and community partners -- World Vision calling for local volunteers in Dallas to assemble hygiene kits today SEATTLE, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Ike bears down on Texas and the Gulf Coast, World Vision has begun providing local church and community partners in... (PR Newswire)
The trees are coming! Sep 13, 2008
Over the years she said she has seen an array of festival trees from those beautifully decorated with ornaments to others completely covered with toys and games, candy and teddy bears, and one with Precious Moments figurines. One tree was decorated all in train models and collectibles, with a train running on a track underneath. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Bills Welcome Butler, Vanderbilt to Hermann Stadium Sep 10, 2008
RECAPPING THE MISSOURI STATE GAME: Saint Louis earned a 27-10 advantage in shots and a 13-3 margin in corner kicks in the Toys For Tots Tournament finale Sunday, but the Bills couldn't find the net and settled for a 0-0 tie with the Bears. fired a career-high nine shots, including four on goal, and added a career-high six shots. (Slubillikens.com)
Best city for singles? You're there. Sep 9, 2008
2 were from Chicago (they were actually Chicago Bears football players), one was from LA, and there was even a Miami dude. It is not the city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bisbee artist hand-crafts critters that are out of this world Sep 9, 2008
From blankets to old velvet dresses, he cuts and snips and sews cats, frogs, dogs, teddy bears and his brightly-colored little critters that resemble alien life-forms. Hundley starts with a basic idea and makes the body now with a sewing machine that is set up in the living room in their Bisbee home. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Billikens, Bears Play to 0-0 Draw Sep 8, 2008
The Bills out-shot the Bears 11-6 in the first half, 8-3 in the second stanza and 8-1 in the two overtime periods for an overall 27-10 advantage. Junior midfielder fired a career-high nine shots (four on goal), eclipsing her previous high by three, while freshman defender unleashed six shots. (Slubillikens.com)
The generation of 'damaged' girls Sep 8, 2008
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Redhawks Head North To Battle Army Sep 5, 2008
In that game against the rival Bears the Redhawks were held to just one shot on goal as they dropped their third straight match-up against the Bears. and led the way for the Redhawks (0-1) with two shots a piece. (Gosoutheast.com)
Patrick Rockey's Weather Blog Sep 5, 2008
But the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service may put polar bears on the endangered list, even though the polar bear population has INCREASED over the last few decades. Why. (WTKR.com, VA)
Big fun for kids in Baltimore Sep 4, 2008
We travel along hilly pathways, seeing giraffes, lions, penguins, orangutans, jaguars, panthers, polar bears and other animals, and often run into friendly volunteers who offer insight into the animals. Our final stop is the Children s Zoo, which winds through a bog, with activities such as hopping on faux lily pads. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saint Louis Hosts Toys For Tots Tournament Sep 4, 2008
The Bears take on Army in the Toys For Tots Tournament opener on Friday before facing the Billikens on Sunday ... The Bears also feature senior midfielder Allison Osmundson, who joined Jasper on the All-MVC first team last season ... Now in his 13th year at Missouri State and his 19th campaign in the collegiate coaching ranks, Rob Brewer is 115-104-25 with the Bears and 183-132-27 overall. (Slubillikens.com)
Atlanta panda cub placed in incubator Sep 3, 2008
Meet the cute and cuddly bears of China's Bifengxia panda reserve. Related stories. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Umpires pass around bear-y good time Sep 3, 2008
Wally signed shirts, cards and the bears themselves, and hugged practically every moving individual in the room. The umps carried the stuffed animals, giving the children a chance to pick one. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Clinton Advisers Skipping Obama Speech... Aug 26, 2008
We're talking POTUS, not the bad news bears. Obama being black no more qualifies him for the job than me. (The Drudge Report)
Inflation rate spikes to five-year high Aug 23, 2008
"The bears on global growth and commodity prices will trumpet that July was the last hurrah for inflation," said Avery Shenfeld, senior economist at CIBC World Markets ... Economists remain split on the direction of oil and other commodities, but a surge in prices yesterday -- which pushed the Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index of 19 commodities to a 33-year high--has rattled the bears. (Financial Post)
The flood of 2007 through the eyes of children Aug 22, 2008
I thought I wouldn t get my bears back. Shelly and her husband, Patrick, put the kids in the entryway to their house. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Garfield: Lasagna World Tour Review Aug 21, 2008
really just fall at all), but by smashing the dozens of pots scattered throughout the level to find teddy bears or just snatch them up as they appear all over the levels, you'll pocket an extra life for every 10. The bears are eeeverywhere, meaning that even after I'd spent about 10 minutes dying over and over as I tried to figure out where to go next, I finally ended the game with about 25 guys. (IGN PS2)
Sparring for some teddy bears Aug 21, 2008
Robert Amerault presents 85 teddy bears to Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Farrell to help the firefighters restock their supply ... In particular, the 12-year-old son of newly promoted Lieutenant Robert Amerault, chose as part of his Black Belt regime to restock the fire department s supply of teddy bears, which are handed out to provide some comfort to children in frightening, emergency situations ... Some of them even brought the bears to his home, with notes about the worthiness of the project. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Army Moves Ahead With Mobile Laser Cannon... Aug 20, 2008
Army Moves Ahead With Mobile Laser Cannon. The Army is moving ahead with plans to mount a laser cannon on a massive, 35-ton-plus truck. (The Drudge Report)
Child of a lost bohemia Aug 20, 2008
But "Momma's Man" is unmistakably a work where many stories are going on, most of them below the surface, and in that sense it bears the Jacobs p;re influence. It's a profoundly emotional story about a man paralyzed on the precipice between youth and maturity, between a past he can't recover and a future that terrifies him. (Salon)
Washington Post Aug 14, 2008
All that was missing was a feature on panda bears. Carillo got to that on Tuesday night, first going all warm and fuzzy about the critters and then all wink-wink-wink about the Chinese program to mate them (awkward and non-hilarious moment: Her suggestion to a perplexed Chinese official that male pandas might offer "Whitman Samplers" to females during courtship). (Harper's Magazine)
New releases Aug 10, 2008
The terrific cast, including Baki Davrak, Nurg l Yesil ay, and, best of all, Hanna Schygulla, bears out the movie's uncertain but vaguely optimistic identity politics. (122 min., unrated) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
The Lord of the Light Side Aug 9, 2008
True to Lucas's roots as a USC film student, "THX 1138" bears the visual references and arty self-seriousness of a man who's read his share of Joseph Campbell and seen lots of movies, from "Buck Rogers" to "Breathless.". But even the film that was probably Lucas's most personal plays like a cerebral, academic exercise of a filmmaker more interested in creating effects and exploring intellectual notions of totalitarianism and free will than deepening character or connecting with the audience. (Washington Post)
WHAT'S SHE UP TO? Aug 8, 2008
Just thought that bears repeating. Posted by Roger Binion. (The Drudge Report)
Countdown to Kickoff Aug 8, 2008
He spent three seasons in southern California, before latching on with the Chicago Bears in 1985. What a great time to be a Bear. (Texastech.com)
Theres a method to paying off your kids Aug 7, 2008
I had a Berenstain Bears moment the other day ... Instead, I felt like I was trapped in one of their books The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmes ... Or you could always handle a case of the gimmes the way the Berenstain Bears do with a firm talk, a ridiculous cap, and some bad advice from Papa Bear. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
Summertime also has a selection of other kawaii things made by local designers, including handcrafted teddy bears (NT$550) and bear-shaped wallets (NT$350) and keychains in the shape of soft-serve ice cream cones (NT$50). Sassy stickers by Taipei Bremen (NT$40 for an individual decal) will satisfy those who like their cute tempered with a bit of evil. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IN DEPTH: Read more of Whitney's Lollapalooza reports in Pop Candy Aug 5, 2008
One of my favorites is called Superbowl Jesus, which blends the 1985 Chicago Bears (Superbowl Shuffle) with Kanye (Jesus Walks) with Wilco's Jesus, etc. You can download the entire disc. (USA Today -- Life)
Little Progress Seen Since Bridge Collapse Jul 31, 2008
He argues the federal government bears a larger share than states, which are struggling to make do with limited help. Rahn, one of many state transportation officials interviewed who said it is long past time for Congress and the states to invest in bridges and roads, blames the federal government most of all. (KSBW 8, CA)
Lionsgate Acquires Home Entertainment Distribution Rights to the All-New Marvel Animated Television Series 'Wolverine & The X-Men' Jul 31, 2008
NEW YORK, SANTA MONICA, Calif. These series' are based upon proven entities on the big screen and DVD and they will feature a similar animation style to the Marvel DVD's we are currently releasing. (Canada Newswire)
Big, blue bear Jul 31, 2008
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas collaborated with Children's Miracle Network to provide the hospital pediatrics unit toys ranging from miniature blue bears to game boards - and the 200-or-so toys were handed out by the insurance giant's big Blue Bear mascot. This is the second year Blue Cross Blue Shield has partnered with Children's Miracle Network to donate toys to "help kids cope with their illnesses.". (Odessa American, TX)
Tar Heel tigers will help repopulate Baghdad's rebuilt zoo Jul 26, 2008
"It'll be huge. It'll be huge. The bears make a big difference. One of the bears just had a little cub."Stinner and Evans tried not to get attached to Riley and Hope, knowing they couldn't stay. But the tigers twitch their ears, rub their faces on the fence and make a "chuffling" sound as a greeting. (News & Observer)
Lucky 13: Penny Bear celebrates amazing, magical years Jul 24, 2008
Together, Wigglesworth and Bailey decided to use their thrice-weekly meetings to start a non-profit company buying bears, selling bears and giving them away. Their initial shipment was 30 bears ... Just this past Monday, Bailey s mother came to help prepare a shipment of 50 Penny Bears to the Ronald McDonald House in Brookline, thus honoring two institutions near and dear to her heart. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Letters to the editor (7/20/08) Jul 20, 2008
Bears no problem in old days ... The bears that show any sign of aggression should be shot -- not relocated, shot ... I do not want to hear any cheechako claptrap about the bears were here first. (Anchorage Daily News)
Organizing Your Preschooler's Bedro... Jul 15, 2008
If you can t walk through your child s bedroom without stubbing your toe on a Tonka truck or being attacked by a roving band of teddy bears, it s time to clean and organize. What do you need to buy. (Suite101.com)
For some, 'Made in China' doesn't fit Jul 15, 2008
She has been making Steiff toys by hand for 18 years in Giengen, the tiny south German town where the maker of collectible teddy bears - some worth hundreds of thousands of euros - was founded over 125 years ago. Chasing lower costs, Steiff outsourced around a fifth of its production to China in 2003 but has now decided to come back because of concerns about quality and staff turnover. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Throwing less-is-more birthday parties Jul 7, 2008
On second thought, Matty decided he liked the idea of giving to charity but wanted to help a cause that seemed real to him - saving polar bears. So he decided to ask his friends to bring a dollar or two of their own money to his party. (San Francisco Chronicle)
interesting forum on Iran at Mother Jones Jul 4, 2008
That aside, there is an uncertainty to the Israel-Iran-strike calculus that bears examining. Over the summer and into the fall, we can expect that Iran will continue doggedly, if imperfectly, installing and operating centrifuges at Natanz, expanding and improving upon their uranium enrichment efforts where possible. (Harper's Magazine)
* World News Quick Take Jul 3, 2008
I could have put toys in place of the sandbags and teddy bears instead of guns, Hammoud said. Guns, bullets and pictures of other weapons decorate the interior. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Restaurant makes meal out of war Jul 3, 2008
"It's just an idea I had, nothing more, nothing less. I could have put toys in place of the sandbags and teddy bears instead of guns. But it was just an idea," Hammoud told Reuters. "You could say that the situation in the country made people pay attention," added Hammoud, sitting outside his restaurant, which has become popular with teenagers. (Yahoo News)
German teddy bear firm brings production back from China Jul 3, 2008
Berlin (Reuters) Steiff, the firm that has made teddy bears for more than a century, said Wednesday it planned to move production back from China to Germany because of poor standards ... Steiff was founded by Margarete Steiff in the southern town of Giengen an der Brenz in 1880 and began producing teddy bears in 1902. (USA Today -- Money)
Situation dire for North Pole residents Jun 29, 2008
Sierra Club will demand all ground floors be ice cooled for the polar bears. Eskimos will change their name to Hotchas and swap their furs for bikinis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
It's Gonna Take More Than Just the Fed Jun 26, 2008
This fund has not found a place among the recommendations in any of my trading services, but it definitely bears watching. If you want investment exposure in places such as Poland, Chile, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Peru, this fund could be for you. (Human Events Online)
Diaper Genie Jun 25, 2008
Malik, 15 months old, had just been moved up from the Teddy Bears to the Lions, and he was not happy about his promotion. Seeing him standing alone, hand in mouth, face collapsing in tears, I swept him up and held him. (Slate)
Kids' Letters: Collections bring lots of fond memories Jun 25, 2008
I have a collection of teddy bears. I collect them because when I come home sad, the teddy bears smile and that makes me feel much better ... I have lots of teddy bears in my room and some are in a basket. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Alaska's love affair with pickups sours Jun 23, 2008
The bears are awake and showing up around town. Post your photos. (Anchorage Daily News)
Classifieds 6/19/08 Jun 20, 2008
Antiques, furniture, bedding, Boyds Bears, decorative household items. GARAGE SALE June 19-20 9-4. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Custom retail brings shoppers out of Internet hiding Jun 20, 2008
Build-A-Bear, also based in St. Louis, offers the same concept with stuffed teddy bears. Build-A-Bear has eight stores in the Houston area. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Oscar winner Stan Winston dies Jun 18, 2008
"And for many projects, I rode his cutting edge from teddy bears to aliens to dinosaurs. My world would not have been the same without Stan. What I will miss most is his easy laugh every time he said to me, 'Nothing is impossible.' " ... " Praise for Winston poured in Monday from his showbiz friends and colleagues. "Stan was a fearless and courageous artist/inventor," Spielberg said. "And for many projects, I rode his cutting edge from teddy bears to aliens to dinosaurs. (Hollywood Reporter)
Making over cartoon stars for the digital age Jun 12, 2008
American Greetings is dusting off another of its lines, the Care Bears, which will return with a fresh look this autumn (less belly fat, longer eyelashes). Today in Technology & Media. (International Herald Tribune)
Beloved characters as reimagined for the 21st century Jun 11, 2008
American Greetings is dusting off another of its lines, the Care Bears, which will return with a fresh look this fall (less belly fat, longer eyelashes). And 4Kids Entertainment, which licenses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will revive them next year in new video games, where they will have more muscles and less attitude. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Outcry over TV kidney competition Jun 7, 2008
"The set up of the programme bears no relationship to the way decisions are made about transplants in the real world," he said. "Living donors can choose altruistically to give one of their kidneys - usually to a family member. "If organs become available after someone dies, health professionals with access to detailed information about those waiting for a transplant make objective decisions about who should receive those particular kidneys. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Public says no to offspring of cloned British cows Jun 7, 2008
People who feel that cloning is "interfering with mother nature" should remember that the livestock we consume today bears little to no resemblance to their wild ancestors. We have been "interfering" for thousands of years with selective breeding. (Times Online)
