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    29 places to go  Jan 1, 2009
    Great Smoky Mountains National ParkThe most visited national park in the U.S., the Great Smoky Mountains (a western segment of the high Appalachians) boast over 500,000 acres of pristine forest and diverse wildlife that includes foxes, deer, elk, and some 1,500 resident black bears ... Now, some hundred years later, due to the melting ice cap effect of global warming, you can be among the first to witness this slice of the Arctics stunning glaciers and wildlife, like arctic wolves and polar... (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Climate change: Younge people take a stand at Poznan  Dec 6, 2008
    Climate change is not just about polar bears ... Climate change is not just about polar bears. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Christmas Shopping  Dec 4, 2008
    Once in a blue moon, the 1937 Championship program from Soldier Field against the Bears becomes available. Get your checkbook ready, because one should expect to pay $1,500 for one in decent condition. (WarpathInsiders.com)

    Reporter's Notebook: Exotic cat killed near Philadelphia  Dec 2, 2008
    The first two days of bear hunting produced a preliminary harvest of 2,518 bears, according to Game Commission reports. In 2007, 1,638 bears passed through check stations the first two days ... In 2006, 2,185 bears were taken. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    PA Game Commission Offers 'Wild' Gift Giving Ideas  Nov 27, 2008
    For the price of $5 - which includes tax - you can receive any one of the agency's three award-winning videos: On the Trail of Pennsylvania's Black Bears; Pennsylvania Whitetails, Living with Change; and Pennsylvania Elk: Reclaiming the Alleghenies ... The agency also offers a pair of stuffed bears for the plush toy collector ... A combo package - which includes the two bears and the Game Commission's award-winning video, On the Trail of Pennsylvania's Black Bears, sells for $47. (PR Newswire)

    West Boxford Winter Festival schedule  Nov 27, 2008
    Children are invited to bring any sick teddy bears or other stuffed animals to our Teddy Bear Clinic for treatment. Boxford Village Club Garden Holiday Fair. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)

    Police Beat: Nov. 25, 2008  Nov 25, 2008
    Nov. 17, 2:26 p.m., Wasilla: Patricia E. Schatz, 25, Wasilla, arrested for allegedly knowingly issuing 1,500 worth of bad checks at Three Bears over more than two weeks. Bail: 2,000. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Daylight Resources Trust Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results-Production Growth Generates Record Funds From Operations and Adds to Financial Flexibility  Nov 5, 2008
    The Trust's long-term debt bears interest at a floating market rate and accordingly, the fair market value approximates the carrying value ... The credit facility bears interest based on the lenders' prime rate and/or at money market rates plus a stamping fee. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Developer who proposed Chicago tower indicted  Nov 3, 2008
    VIDEO: Ted Phillips is the first Chicago Bears CEO from outside the Halas family. In nine years, he. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Out & About: Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade  Oct 31, 2008
    Out : Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade ... Doll artists, doll repairs, appraisals of dolls and bears. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Roland Berger Sees Rich Russians, Chinese Preventing Art Market Meltdown  Oct 13, 2008
    Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- , founder and chairman of the German management consultancy that bears his name, expects the art market to ride out the current financial turmoil as wealthy Russians, Indians and Chinese buoy sales. Art has become a global market,'' Berger said in his 31st- floor Munich office, where an eagle canvas by hangs behind his desk, and a mobile by Russian artist Alexander Rodchenko dangles in a corner. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive  Oct 4, 2008
    The guest book bears witness to the museum's international popularity an average of 500 visitors stop in each month from places like Austria, Peru, Scotland, England and Switzerland, as well as a handful of U.S. states. Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    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)

     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)

    10 coolest small towns  Sep 13, 2008
    WeUsOur Artists Market has unusual art on display, such as giant pottery teapots and portraits painted with coffee (10 Ruxton Ave., 719/685-9702), while Cripple Creek Dulcimers & Guitars is run by a tie-dye-wearing former mayor, Bud Ford, who bears a striking resemblance to the late Jerry Garcia (740 Manitou Ave., 719/685-9655, ). At The Mat Factor caf, wraps of hormone-free turkey share the menu with mat, a beverage popular in South America (966 Manitou Ave., 719/685-3235, , wrap $5). (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Remembering the events of 9/11  Sep 12, 2008
    Little Shea will be making his first trip to New York to watch his dad play for the last time at the park that bears his name, before they mercifully tear it to the ground. Chipper is 11 for his last 16 and has just overtaken Albert Pujols for the batting title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    It's no conspiracy: Gold is just priced right  Sep 6, 2008
    This may not be the ultimate capitulation the professional bears have been waiting for. But for a few hours yesterday, it was enough to stir some life in gold, which has long been the hurricane shelter of choice for those who take a dim view of market, currency and economic prospects and who worry a lot more about inflation than your typical central banker. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Weekend Calendar  Sep 4, 2008
    Observe polar bears of Manitoba from a tundra buggy, go on safari in Tanzania, experience the exotic natural history of the Galapagos or the big cats of Brazil's Pantanal. For information, contact pwood@ctaudubon. (Middletown Press, CT)

    Kitsch in the kitchen  Sep 4, 2008
    Various tiny kitschy pieces sit atop and among the salt dishes -- a couple of tiny stuffed bears, tiny ceramic deer, a few weirdly shaped ceramic animals (elephant, antelope) that came in boxes of tea bags. On the windowsill there's a plastic figurine of the witch from Snow White, holding an apple, and a pink ceramic pig who sleeps on her side with a smile on her face. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    When the Cabin Becomes a Sales Floor  Sep 2, 2008
    Lions and tigers and bears oh my. Here's your guide to Zoo Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Attractions and Activities in North...  Aug 30, 2008
    Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, (479) 253-5841 refuge park for lions, tigers, bears and other animals, includes a gift shop and picnic area. Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Suite101.com)

    'We Were Soldiers...and We Are Soldiers Still': Signed Books Available  Aug 26, 2008
    Each copy has silk moire end-sheets, gold edges and gold, foil stamping to the cover and spines along with raised bands and on the special, signed page the top bears the Combat Infantry Badge that so many veterans are so proud to know. In addition to thanking the authors, the dedication of the book reads. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Glacier Park: The next century - All kinds of fun lines drive to park  Aug 20, 2008
    The windows must be rolled up while you travel through Great Bear Adventure in search of bears, and on this hot summer day the temperature inside the vehicle quickly climbs to what must be 120 degrees ... But an employee was attacked and injured by one last year, the grizzlies are gone, and all there is that we can find are three black bears, two of them asleep and immobile back in the brush ... Cameron spots a couple animals far below us near Harrison Lake, but we're not close enough for him to... (Missoulian, MT)

    Back-to-school fashion: New school outfits lurk in the closet  Aug 19, 2008
    McBratney swaps a pair of worn-only-once chocolate jeans for Arielle's standard blue denim and polishes them off with another jacket that still bears its Forever 21 tag (this one's green). Arielle is dressed for Thursdays. (USA Today -- Life)

    What is an Heirloom?  Aug 15, 2008
    Each flower bears male and female parts the pistil is the female part of the plant with the ovaries that will ultimately become fruit; the stamen is the male part with the pollen that fertilizes the egg part of the fruit. In open-pollinated, or heirloom plants, pollination is caused by wind, bees, or other naturally occurring source. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    * '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)

    AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE  Jul 31, 2008
    "The antlers, the bears, it's all very cute for a while, and then it becomes very old very quickly," said Cathy Nason, whose Spirit Interior Design firm was chosen to do last year's Sunset Magazine Idea House at Gray's Crossing. "I work with so many people who have so much stuff yet are unhappy, so I work with them to shift the energy of a home to being more of a sanctuary.". (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Miller Shows Some Spirit  Jul 28, 2008
    On the other hand, New Line Cinemas bid for a new fantasy franchise, Chris Weitzs adaptation of The Golden Compass, starring Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards and many CG polar bears, yielded a more muted response. Kidman keeps rolling her tongue around something called "the Aletheometer lethiometer." Like Stardust, The Golden Compass features flying ships and witches. (Variety)

    Beers with more alcohol, flavor gain market share  Jul 27, 2008
    The bears are awake and showing up around town. Post your photos. (Anchorage Daily News)

    A new cowboy from the wild west  Jul 26, 2008
    Unkind folk have suggested the invention bears a remarkable resemblance to naphthalene, or the common household mothball. None of this should come as a surprise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Ambling along Route 20: Author Mac Nelson's 20 West: The Great Road across America follows the highway from coast to coast  Jul 22, 2008
    This is the great park seen from a tent, spiced with some history--most hilariously, the efforts to attract bears to entertain the tourists by feeding them (the bears) garbage, a policy that was reversed in 1974. You'll especially enjoy meeting Ranger Ted. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Are the Braves done?  Jul 21, 2008
    Since Johnson dropped that popup against the Phils in June they have been the BAD NEWS BEARS. Chipper was not going to be the only one who was doing anything all year. Injuries killed them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Black Bear Inn  Jul 18, 2008
    The grounds are decorated with trickling fountains, lanterns and pine tree stumps carved into bears, eagles and foxes. Each room has a king-size bed with Ralph Lauren linens and a gas fireplace. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    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)

    Community Events  Jun 30, 2008
    Hours are Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. There will be games of chance, featuring Vera Bradley handbags and accessories, collectible dolls and bears and certificates for groceries. There will be a bake sale, silent auction, indoor flea market, giant cash raffle and live entertainment. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Obamas Face is Fashion Gold for Retailers  Jun 30, 2008
    There are campaign buttons, jewelry, teddy bears and even women's underwear thongs. And this merchandise is being sold online at unprecedented levels in a presidential campaign, according to academics and vendors. (Newsmax)

    The Buzz: Get a Gold Star  Jun 24, 2008
    B. Two problem bears were killed at Fort Hoskins Park. C. A booth titled Meet a Black Guy, at the Corvallis Farmer s Market sparked conversation. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    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)

    Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000  Jun 17, 2008
    The stock, which bears Garrett's brand, was fixed with a rawhide band. It looks a little rough around the edges, but Martin said it was in firing condition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Sports Briefs: Fundraisers this weekend for charity cross-country biker Katrina Miller  Jun 4, 2008
    There will also be antique gifts, furniture, handmade, artisan scarves and collectible teddy bears, as well as baked goods. Friday s sale runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., while Saturday s is from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Eveready Income Fund Announces 2008 First Quarter Financial Results  May 9, 2008
    The Advance is repayable on May 31, 2008 and bears interest at the same rates as the Revolver and Term facilities. The credit facilities are collateralized by substantially all of Eveready's assets, including a first charge on Eveready's accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant and equipment. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Cle Elum's Interactive Toys offers special fun  May 9, 2008
    Limp skins of soon-to-be teddy bears, puppies or wolves lie ready for stuffing. Flying Monkeys (fit them over your fingers, pull back and let fly) sit poised for action. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Memories of Mom and the button cup  May 8, 2008
    Children attach themselves to teddy bears or a favorite blanket. For me, it was my mother's sewing kit and her tumbler of buttons. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Annual Wine and Dine a hit  May 6, 2008
    The next live item up for bid was a package of four Chicago Bears tickets (Nov ... I did bid on the Bears football. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Drehs: Elia's tirade, 25 years later  May 6, 2008
    Long before Jim Mora snapped about "playoffs," Dennis Green "crowned" the 2006 Chicago Bears and Hal McRae cleared his office of everything he could get his hands on, Elia set the bar for postgame coaching meltdowns. . (ESPN -- Baseball)

    More Community Calendar »  May 3, 2008
    "Lyra Belacqua is an orphan who lives happily among the halls of Jordan College, Oxford. When Lyra overhears the professors discussing a mysterious substance called Dust, which is rumored to possess profound properties that could unite the whole universe, she heads off on an adventure that puts her in the company with clans, gypitians and formidable armored bears in this fantasy adventure." This movie is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence. Seating is limited. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)

    Is chimp with a message really Banksy?  Apr 20, 2008
    Certainly the chimp, which appeared on a tiny lane in Clerkenwell and in another in the West End, bears a striking resemblance to Banksy's famous Chimpanzee with Sandwich Board image. But those who believe it is simply a hoax point out that the stark message 'Vote Ken' demonstrates none of the subtle humour of Banksy originals, and that the images fail to interact intelligently with their surroundings - a hallmark of the street artist that has earned him so many fans. (Guardian Unlimited -- Politics)

    Treasure hunters tell no lies  Apr 19, 2008
    They set a travel itinerary and run ads in local papers asking, "Do you have cash in your attic?" Much of their trade is in sports memorabilia, but they also want to see your vintage toys, old movie posters, mechanical banks and pretty much anything you have that bears an important autograph. Sometimes, 30 people are waiting in line to see what these two men think their prizes are worth. (News & Observer)

    Community remembers Raymond King as benefactor  Apr 9, 2008
    Education in Calhoun and Gordon County also bears King s distinctive touch. He gave property for the new Primary/Elementary School complex, said Eddie Peterson, Calhoun city adminis-trator. (Calhoun Times, GA)

    Ming Gold to Lead $167 Million Four-Day Auction in Hong Kong by Sotheby's  Apr 7, 2008
    The ewer, which bears the mark of the Emperor Qianlong, is carved in a similar fashion to a gold cup in Beijing's Palace Museum, Chow said. Sotheby's said it will also offer a blue-and-purple glaze imperial flowerpot, believed to be from the early Ming Dynasty. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    April 6 - 12  Apr 6, 2008
    Probably not, but those flicks are the focus of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "A Century Ago: The Films of 1907," playing tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. In addition to Thomas Edison's "The Teddy Bears," the program includes J Stuart Blackton's "The Haunted Hotel," Kelam Company's "Ben Hur," and Pathe Studio's "Les Kiriki, Acrobates Japonais" and "The Dancing Pig." Tickets are 5. Hungry like my best friend's girlfriend. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Lost art is alive and well  Apr 4, 2008
    O Callaghan also made a reproduction Elvis Presley belt at a customer s request and a gun holster for a man planning a hike in Alaska who feared he might encounter grisly bears. Creative approach. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    Former Corrections Officer Accused of Receiving Stolen Property  Mar 25, 2008
    He's also accused of trying to sell a stolen Walter Payton Bears jersey on e-bay. Police say the victim spotted the stolen jersey on the website. (WKRC.com, OH)

    * Bear Stearns staff selling memorabilia to raise funds  Mar 23, 2008
    "Be the first to get your paws on classic Bear Stearns memorabilia," touts the description for one of several stuffed toy bears on sale at a bargain US$5. 50. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Rowing Hall of Fame dedicated at Mystic Seaport  Mar 21, 2008
    The Mystic exhibit bears an original printed program from the first regatta dating from July of 1839, just one of the many fascinating pieces of rowing heritage now on display. The current exhibition at the museum featuring rowing heritage is titled, "Let er Run" and has been co-curated by William Miller and Thomas E. Weil. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Day trip to LaGrange a (surprising) treat  Mar 19, 2008
    And the Rocky Branch Garden Center features fine arts and crafts, in addition to hard-to-find plants, including matted antique prints and hand-carved wooden bears, from local artists and those from around the world. Gardening isn't the only theme in town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    N.H. man designed $20 gold coin being re-created by mint  Mar 17, 2008
    The coin bears the image of a woman holding a branch and a torch on one side. The back features an eagle flying under the sun. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    10 things to do this weekend  Mar 7, 2008
    GIVE. Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith will be found not on the sidelines but in Soldier Field's Cadillac Club this Sunday. Mr. Smith and his wife, MaryAnne, are honorary chairs for the fourth annual CARE TO CURE: A SUNDAY BRUNCH. The seated brunch, silent auction and live music will help raise funds to send children with Type 1 diabetes to summer camp. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    All the Best  Mar 6, 2008
    Not just for the pre-school set, audiences of all ages will be mesmerized by the adventures of the cow attempting to jump over the moon and the three bears and their three chairs escaping from their portrait. Performances are Saturdays: March 8, 22, 29 and April 5 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and there are two Spring Break performances at 11:30 a.m.m March 18 and March 21. (Woodlands Villager, TX)

    • Cabbage Patch comeback kids  Feb 23, 2008
    Play Along launched a Care Bears 25th anniversary bear last year, and proved that marketing the product throughout the year can spur anticipation for the product among retailers and consumers, she said. To generate buzz about the comeback Kids, Play Along partnered with Miami-based Burger King Corp. which has committed to a BK Kids Meal promotion from Feb. 11 to March 9. (Q13.com, WA)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Feb 17, 2008
    Cyclone bears down on Madagascar. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    On display (49)  Feb 15, 2008
    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. On exhibit: Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins. Playing in the Omnimax Dome Theater: Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, The Living Sea, Coral Reef Adventure and Dolphins. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Have bed, will travel  Feb 14, 2008
    Equally fascinating are smaller items such as an apothecary box and a writing slope, a simple folding support that bears an uncanny resemblance to a lap top computer. The beauty of these objects is in their practical yet elegant design. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Rare book draws pretty penny at local auction  Feb 12, 2008
    Van Norman's copy is unique because it bears the thumbprints of three Native American men identified as being present at the Little Big Horn. One of the thumbprints is identified as belonging to White Bull Calf, 85. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Cashing in on Earnhardt doesn't feel right  Feb 12, 2008
    Seven years after his death, Earnhardt remains one of the most marketable figures in NASCAR. Many, me included, believe the notoriety of his death led to NASCAR's phenomenal growth in the first part of this decade (growth, incidentally, that continues to recede as many fans complain the sport bears no resemblance to what it was in Dale's day). No one could dispute Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig when he said at the news conference, "We certainly make some money off of Dale,... (The Palm Beach Post)

    Mag: Eric Adelson  Feb 2, 2008
    Covering the Bears -- from up close. Its sounds like a fairy tale. (ESPN -- NHL)

    New DVDs: 3:10 to Yuma, Sunshine  Jan 25, 2008
    Eagle Vs. Shark New Zealand gets the Napoleon Dynamite treatment in this weird romance among misfits whose tone bears great resemblance to that earlier independent hit. The film follows the misadventures of a boorish video-game geek (Jemaine Clement) and the fast-food employee (Loren Horsley) who inexplicably adores him. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day  Jan 18, 2008
    - Amanjena Hotel Marrakech, Morocco For the self-indulgent Designed to conform harmoniously to its surroundings, Amanjena bears a distinct Moorish influence that stays true to the Islamic architecture of Marrakech. Pavilions with domed ceilings and king-sized platform beds, bathrooms in green Moroccan marble with deep soaking tubs create an air of decadence. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    The Return Of The One Acts  Jan 18, 2008
    I saw Larry Botjens at Three Bears and said, I want to direct. Smith remarked. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Three teen suicides shake Nantucket  Jan 16, 2008
    At the school, outside the conference room, someone has taped a handmade poster quoting Eleanor Roosevelt in black marker on a piece of green cardboard: "One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." School officials and Nantucket and state mental health officials have been using the room to set up a suicide prevention program and, inside, the dry-erase board bears scrawled explanations about grief. Principal George Kelly has trouble finishing sentences when he talks about his... (Boston Globe)

    Things to do  Jan 11, 2008
    Goose Creek State Park, 2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, N.C., will sponsor the Tot Discovery program Hibernation Time 10 a.m. Why do bears sleep through the winter, and do they really do that here. Come and explore these questions during the hour-long tots program. (The Daily Reflector)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Jan 7, 2008
    HERALDRY (Stueck, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- TORONTO: In nearly 20 years as Chief Herald of Canada, Robert Watt helped design over 1,000 coats of arms, shaking up the centuries-old heraldic tradition with images of beavers and bears and mottoes written in, among other languages, Inuktitut. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    We're going to be 'Great in 2008!'  Jan 5, 2008
    Over the past few years, you could see alligators, sharks, bears, leopards, magicians, artists and acrobats. You can t get that type of varied entertainment anywhere else in the county. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe  Jan 3, 2008
    The collection is complete through the last Super Bowl -- Colts vs. Bears. Each ticket is on a 12-x-9 inches. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    What to do with your parents' collections  Jan 2, 2008
    Many Depression-era parents were big collectors, and when they die, they often leave behind wall displays of bottle caps or souvenir plates, albums of baseball cards, shelves full of teddy bears or miniature cars and other knick-knacks that are seemingly useless or even bizarre. Children who clean out the house confront their parents' mementos as well as relics of their own childhoods. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    In memory: Glancing back at those lost in 2007  Jan 1, 2008
    Tone was the patriarch of the historic Jack Tone Ranch, located north of Eight Mile Road along the long stretch of road that bears the family name. He was born May 13, 1909, to Grace and John N. "Jack" Tone. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    More baby boomers head to Mountain West  Dec 29, 2007
    Seasonal ranger John Kerr shows pictures of bears to tourists Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in. U.S. Video. (Yahoo News)

    Pay a visit to Prescott  Dec 28, 2007
    It's an up-close and personal look at tigers, jaguars, black bears, a mountain lion and creepy-crawlies such as those in the Tarantula Grotto and the soon-to-be completed Reptile House. Bring a picnic and let the kids unwind on the playground. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    PHOTOS BY Mario Aguilar | GREEN VALLEY NEWSChristmas enthusiasts Barbara and Jerry Doerr relax in their living Green Valley home, surrounded by seasonal decorations that require about three weeks to set up for the most festive impact, including more than 20 Christmas trees of all sizes. A unique costume jewelry Christmas tree takes place of pride in the Doerr home, lighting up the wall with color and sparkle.  Dec 23, 2007
    Immediately after Thanksgiving, Barb said, she begins unpacking box after box of Christmas trees, ornaments, dolls, teddy bears, nativity sets and a plethora of everything Christmas. Jerry watches, and that s how the couple likes it. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Book offers good lessons to learn at any age  Dec 17, 2007
    Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. By Terri SchlichenmeyerSpecial to the Press. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Uglydoll fans show their love in a costume contest  Dec 17, 2007
    As at any good art opening, Giant Robot provided snacks - Gummi Bears, Red Vines, cheese and crackers, water and juice boxes. As Horvath requested in his Uglyblog, some fans brought photos with their Uglydolls to hang in the store window and enter for a photo contest. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Gingerbread men add spice to holiday ads; meet Kaiser's kid  Dec 17, 2007
    By Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY Playful polar bears ... Coca-Cola's holiday polar bears are back. (USA Today -- Money)

    Santa's special helpers confess:  Dec 16, 2007
    This year, he spent 2,000 on teddy bears purchased at cost through Ellensburg Floral. (He also got donations of some of the Ty collectible teddy bears. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Girls Inc.Team Up! Review  Dec 15, 2007
    Guppy Games believes that change in the tide can also apply to mobile, and it's the driving force behind , a puzzle game that bears the Girls Inc. branding, a popular destination for younger women. This is a game that emphasizes cooperation and problem-solving, as three girls with different talents work through a series of challenges together. (IGN Wireless Games)

    3 cheers for the holidays  Dec 15, 2007
    Won't Santa have fun filling these ornate bejeweled and brocaded stockings with teddy bears, candy canes, dolls and other goodies. WREATHS This year, start a tradition with a non-traditional holiday wreath. (AZCentral -- Home)

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