Twins faithful line up to purchase memories Nov 8, 2009
Ball caps and straw hats went from $3 to $8, Wiffle bats were $2 and Major League baseball media guides sold for $1 ... Some of the most popular items appeared to be the framed art from inside the dome and the bats from previous giveaways, which were priced at $5, as those were sold out a half-hour after the doors opened. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Caught in history Nov 8, 2009
"That's what it's made for. I don't care if it gets pounded a little bit. You can smell the leather. There are a lot of things about them that to me are a lot more fun than things like bats and jerseys, which are probably more popular to collect." They haven't come up with the catch phrase yet, but his Osprey plan to celebrate the baseball glove in the 2010 season. They'll offer such promotions as 50 in cash to the person who catches the first foul ball with a glove at each home game. (Montana Standard, MT)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
Join us as we learn all about bats, read stories, play games and she some sweet treats. Costumes are optional, but a lot of fun. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009
"There are ready-assembled and decorative Christmas trees, ornaments, sprays, toys and Halloween witch hats, bats and autumnal arrangements and decorations for the home or apartment."I'm already selling a lot of my pencil trees," said Rouleau. "They are perfect for condos; you can decorate them yourselves or I will do it for you. "I have a house full of antiques," said Rouleau. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hot Springs businesses collaborate to nab bad check writers Sep 10, 2009
I called Pamida and told Big Bats and Taco Johns, Morgan said. I knew what kinds of things they were looking for, so I went through town and told some other businesses that carried those kinds of items. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Land of Ten Thousand Turbines? Sep 10, 2009
there are wind turbine designs that are harmless to birds and bats and that generate little or no noise. One of the great challenges of wind technology is to develop energy storage technology that can accomodate the combined output of thousands of turbines. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Having a Ball at the U.S. Open Sep 4, 2009
In New York no one bats an eye when Federer and his young family spend their off-court time in the $3,075 a night "Roger Federer Suite" at the Carlyle, Rafael Nadal wears attire inspired by the city's famed yellow taxi cabs, and Serena Williams' clothing is "said to have been inspired by cocktail party attire," according to the. New York Daily News. (BusinessWeek)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
Donuts and baseball batsWilbur Lehman has worked on and off in factories for years, most recently until he was laid off last November. Since the layoff, he has been making baseball bats in his wood shop and working to expand his wifes small donut-making business. (MSNBC -- Business)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
New Ball Field Will Open Thursday A screen has been put on two sides of the diamond to protect the spectators from bats and balls. The entrance to the field is right next to Miller r's station. (Kalona News, IA)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Cross jewelry and other religious symbols make the Gothic Lolita goth, as do bags and purses shaped like bats or coffins. Countering those somber tones is 6%DokiDoki, a leading light in decora, immediately recognizable because of its vivid colors and whimsical gaiety inspired by dolls and toys. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Bat Bill's excellent baseball adventure (8) Jul 1, 2009
He had two home runs, a record that since has been tied by two other players, though Bill points out his homers came with wood bats. He also drove in five runs and had 10 total bases, the one record that still stands. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Efforts under way to save historic Effingham County Courthouse Jun 22, 2009
EFFINGHAM There might be bats in the Effingham County Courthouse clock belfry, but people still are going to bat to save the 19th century building. Last week, members of Landmarks Illinois braved a bat albeit a dead one, on the floor under the clock bell and the heat in the shuttered courthouse during a tour conducted by members of a local committee dedicated to saving the courthouse as a museum and cultural center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ted Williams Baseball Collectibles May 29, 2009
Sports Memorabilia: Cards, Autographs, Jerseys, Bats, Statues ... Ted Williams signed a vast number of other items, including photos, cards, prints, bats, etc ... Ted Williams Game-Used Jerseys, Bats. (Suite101.com)
Mickey Mantle Baseball Collectibles May 20, 2009
The Mick signed a number of miscellaneous items: cards, photos, magazine covers, books, scorecards, lithographs, replica jerseys, bats, letters, etc. Auction results include a signed b/w photograph ($119. (Suite101.com)
Lou Gehrig Baseball Collectibles May 5, 2009
Sports Memorabilia: Cards, Autographs, Jerseys, Bats Are Top Items. Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939. (Suite101.com)
Jessica book sales fall short Feb 11, 2009
Money & Business - NY Daily News. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Soprano family values Feb 11, 2009
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
alongside some more unexpected attractions like the summer congregation of some million bats by the Congress Avenue Bridge without sacrificing its appealing small-town feel. Combine that with more than 300 sunshine-filled days a year, and its little wonder that Austins consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.. (MSNBC -- Travel)
