A love of exotic imports passes from father to son Jun 29, 2009
My first flirtation with foreign cars was an $800 investment in a used MG-TC after four years of flying for the Navy in WWII. It had belonged to George Halas, the legendary owner of the Chicago Bears. Maintenance on this British car was difficult in Janesville, Wis. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In the Smokies’ bear country, an artistic retreat Jun 21, 2009
The inn is only a few miles from the parklands where black bears have their dens ... Yes, there s a bear that s been sighted on Buckhorn Road, Hippensteal confirmed, explaining that bears will wander about an 8-mile radius around their dens. (Boston Globe)
Denali base camp supervisors try to keep a sense of humor Jun 6, 2009
SEASON OF SNARING BEARS BEGINS : In order to cull the bear population in the region and increase the number of moose, the first black bear snares have been set in what Alaska Fish and Game call game unit 16B. The highly controversial program entails luring black bears to the snares using bait in a bucket and then catching their foot when they reach into the bucket. The bears will then be shot ... Such snares have been used for research purposes, but never for capturing bears for predator... (Anchorage Daily News)
Summer sights and sounds May 27, 2009
Children ages 12 and under can enter the Count the Bears in the Jar Contest ... If you re feeling especially lucky, there s a contest to guess which of the park s three black bears will win a pie-eating contest. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Stylemaker: Patti McAdaragh May 18, 2009
In 1998, she moved from her native Sacramento to San Francisco to start her own firm, Clement Mac, which bears her father's middle name. "In some way, I know it has inspired me to persevere through difficult times," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gold investors wonder when to switch assets May 16, 2009
Only when central banks turn hawkish would the bears win the ground on gold, in his view: "Gold prices are unlikely to substantially retreat until investors are assured that the Federal Reserve and other central banks will be able and willing to combat inflation, should it increase, once a recovery takes hold.". Dealers in coins and bars say demand, although lower than at the peak of the credit crisis, is holding firm. (Business Report, South Africa)
Piece Of Dr Pepper History Fails To Sell May 14, 2009
As 00004000 for the recipe titled "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters," Dr Pepper Snapple Group has said it isn't a recipe for a soft drink and says that it is likely instead a recipe for a bitter digestive that bears the Dr Pepper name. The ledger was expected to fetch as much as $75,000. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bankers Petroleum announces first quarter financial and operational results May 14, 2009
(b) Term Loan - 2006 The term loan bears interest at a rate relative to the bank's financing rate plus 4. 5% and is repayable in equal monthly instalments of $0. (Canada Newswire)
Obama won't fight global warming with bear rules May 9, 2009
WASHINGTON The Obama administration, which promised a sharp break from the Bush White House on global warming, declared Friday it would stick with a Bush-era policy against expanding protection for climate-threatened polar bears and ruled out a broad new attack on greenhouse gases. To the dismay of environmentalists, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar refused to rescind a Bush administration rule that says actions that threaten the polar bear's survival cannot be considered when safeguarding the... (Yahoo News)
Daylight Resources Trust Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results - RECORD PRODUCTION CONTINUES TREND AS DAYLIGHT BUILDS FOR THE FUTURE May 7, 2009
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 ... The Trust's bank debt bears interest at a floating market rate and accordingly the fair market value approximates the carrying value. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Dr Pepper Artifact May Reveal Soft Drink's Secret Recipe May 6, 2009
He said it's likely instead a recipe for a bitter digestive that bears the Dr Pepper name. He said the recipe certainly bears no resemblance to any Dr Pepper recipes the company knows of. (Fox News)
Recession shines light on scams Apr 20, 2009
An SEC civil complaint alleges they used clients' money "as their personal piggy bank to furnish lavish and luxurious lifestyles, which include the purchase of multimillion-dollar homes, a horse farm, cars, horses and rare collectibles, such as Steiff teddy bears.". (4 of 4). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wright's Fallingwater appeals to many senses Apr 19, 2009
On one trip, we stopped at an old-school, family-owned zoo, where the boys fed bears by dropping treats down a tube. On another, after winding past silvery waterfalls amid the pines, we observed another use of the cascading rivers and waterfalls: the practice of sliding down chutes of slippery rocks, as if on a luge. (Boston Globe)
Amsterdam's new headquarters of hip Apr 18, 2009
Next time, I'll go for a stylish one-star ($160) that bears few traces of its days as a post-Second World War detention centre for Dutch collaborators. Still, the lure of the Lloyd is less in its billets than in its distinctive clientele, an eclectic mix of European creative types who gather around a communal table for farm-style breakfasts of yeasty baguettes, crackling croissants and homemade cakes before heading upstairs to the hotel's Cultural Embassy, a clubby hotline to Amsterdam's music... (Globe and Mail)
Click here to view Apr 14, 2009
Okay, so the game was technically launched in November last year, but bears inclusion here simply because it is one of the best first-person shooters currently available on the Wii. Despite the inevitable lowering of graphics quality due to the consoles rather modest hardware specifications, the game developer has done a really good job of translating the entire game experience from the more powerful consoles to the Wii. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
Of the hundreds of species offered there are 10 bears, including a standing full height Polar Bear, a standing Boone ett Brown Bear and full body Black and Grizzly Bears. The sale contains about 40 full body mounts such as Bengal Tiger, Bongo, Baboon, Leopard, Civet Cat, Velvet and Colobus Monkeys, and African Lion. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wife of Westridge fraud suspect got $19 million Mar 27, 2009
Last month, prosecutors charged Mr. Walsh and Mr. Greenwood with using funds invested by universities, pension funds and other investors to cover up investment losses and to buy horses and a horse farm, a $3 million home for Ms. Schaberg, rare books and collectible teddy bears. Similar allegations were made in civil lawsuits filed by the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Elvis memorabilia offered in online auction Mar 21, 2009
These bears are limited editions, so get yours today. Elvis Theme party supplies. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ex-money manager known for his love of horses Mar 16, 2009
The complaint says some of the missing money was used to buy collectible teddy bears, but the Greenwoods' collection goes well beyond bears ... The magazine said the collection included 74 bears but also birds, cats, insects, dinosaurs, kangaroos, seals, squirrels and many other types of stuffed animals. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Should Pitt, CMU have found fund misuse? Mar 8, 2009
Paul Greenwood and Stephen Walsh are accused of using the money to cover losses and to spend lavishly on items from collectible teddy bears to horses to a $3 million Florida home for Mr. Walsh's ex-wife. "If there's a fraud, no matter what you're in, you're probably going to lose a lot of money," said Robert Korajczyk, a professor of finance with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and director of its Zell Center for Risk Research. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Senate clears way to reverse polar bear rule Mar 6, 2009
WASHINGTON The Senate has cleared the way for the Obama administration to reverse a rule saying that greenhouse gases cannot be restricted in an effort to protect polar bears from global warming ... 100% Coca-Cola collectibles with polar bears. (Yahoo News)
Little chance Pitt, CMU can recoup funds Mar 4, 2009
Authorities claim Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Walsh misappropriated more than $553 million since 1996, of which $160 million was lavished on such items as cars, horses, rare books, real estate and collectible teddy bears. Yesterday's filing was part of a court battle over whether a judge should unfreeze some of the assets belonging to Mr. Greenwood, 62, and Mr. Walsh, 64, so they can pay living and legal expenses. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bonavista Energy Trust Announces 2008 Year End Results Mar 3, 2009
The Trust is exposed to interest rate fluctuations on its bank debt which bears a floating rate of interest ... Bank debt bears interest at a floating market rate and accordingly the fair market value approximates the carrying value. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Consultant found no flaws in Pitt deal Mar 3, 2009
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission claim Mr. Greenwood, 62, of North Salem, N.Y., and Mr. Walsh, 64, of Sands Point, N.Y., spent $160 million on extravagances, including horses, cars, rare books and collectible teddy bears. While Westridge and an affiliated group, WG Trading Co., were federally regulated, two other entities controlled by Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Walsh were not. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
$138M in N.D. investments frozen by fraud case Mar 3, 2009
A Securities and Exchange Commission complaint says the money was spent on multimillion-dollar homes, a horse farm, cars and collectible teddy bears. North Dakota's retirement office first hired Westridge Capital in 2000, after having the company vetted by a consulting firm and hearing praise for its work from a California county pension manager. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UB alum charged in $500M fraud Feb 28, 2009
Instead, Greenwood and Walsh essentially treated their clients investments as their personal piggy bank to purchase multi-million dollar homes, a horse farm and horses, luxury cars, and rare collectibles such as Steiff teddy bears, the SEC said. The SEC obtained an emergency court order freezing the assets of Greenwood and Walsh as well as their companies: WG Trading Investors, L.P. (WGTI), which is an unregistered investment vehicle; WG Trading Company, Limited Partnership (WGTC), which is a... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Daffodils mean hope for many Feb 27, 2009
For the third year, makers of the collectible Boyd's Bears have issued a new bear to commemorate Daffodil Days. She is Carrie N. Hope, who has an embroidered yellow daffodil on one paw and carries a bag full of blooms. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Pitt, CMU not likely to recover all funds Feb 27, 2009
The men were charged by the FBI in Manhattan with misappropriating more than $500 million of investors' money to hide losses and finance a lavish lifestyle that included purchases of $80,000 collectible teddy bears, horses and a $3 million condominium for an ex-wife. Also Wednesday, both men were sued in civil court by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which alleged that the partners misappropriated more than $553 million and "fraudulently... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'An egregious fraud of immense proportions' Feb 26, 2009
Two East Coast investment managers sued for fraud by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University misappropriated more than $500 million of investors' money to hide losses and fund a lavish lifestyle that included purchases of $80,000 collectible teddy bears, horses and rare books, federal authorities said yesterday ... Steiff teddy bears purchased for up to $80,000 at auction houses including Sotheby's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2 Major Fraud Cases in NY Federal Court Feb 26, 2009
An unidentified WG Trading employee told the FBI the money was used for "the purchase of expensive collectible items by Greenwood, the purchase of horses by Greenwood, transfer of cash to Walsh's then-wife and ... the purchase of an apartment for Walsh's ex-wife pursuant to a divorce settlement." The Securities and Exchange Commission said the collectibles included expensive Steiff teddy bears. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Christmas in York England 2007 Feb 20, 2009
In order to find Santa, visitors have to go through icy tunnels populated by penguins and polar bears. Every child receives a special gift. (Suite101.com)
In San Diego, make SeaWorld your first stop Feb 19, 2009
This year we were just about done when we got to the polar bears (they were doing some serious napping) and were more than ready to ride the cable car back to the park entrance. Of course, San Diego is about more than amusement parks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Arctic cruise is harsh, inspiring Feb 19, 2009
Polar bears can step out of the distant snowy landscape and come charging toward you. That bumpy tundra just ahead can turn out to be a camouflaged herd of musk oxen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Please Play With the Toys Feb 19, 2009
The Fuzz That Wuzz is a line of teddy bears from Mary Meyer that are made out of recycled water bottles. The bottles are broken down until the fibers can be spun as fabric, and the end result has a feeling similar to felt. (Fox News)
Tough market for antiques, heirlooms sellers Feb 19, 2009
In suburban Chicago, Ron Anderson put his treasured 1985 Bears' Super Bowl game ball up for sale online through Craigslist ... Anderson priced the ball, which was autographed by the late Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton and other stars, at $4,500, figuring he'd draw interest from wealthy Bears fans. (AZCentral -- Business)
Braves owner to invest in Sirius XM Feb 18, 2009
The loan bears a 15 percent interest rate and matures in December 2012. The second phase of Liberty s investment provides another loan of $150 million to Sirius s subsidiary XM Satellite Radio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Study: 'Astonishing richness' in polar sea species Feb 18, 2009
Researchers endured up to 48-foot (16-meter) waves on their trip to the Antarctic, while their colleagues in the Arctic worked under the watchful eye of a security guard hired to protect them from polar bears. New technology also helped make the expeditions more efficient and productive than in the past. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Jim Henson Company and RC2 Announce a New Licensing Partnership for Dinosaur Train Feb 17, 2009
Credits include the Saturn Award-winning "Farscape" and the features "MirrorMask," "Five Children and It," "Good Boy!" and the recently released direct to DVD "Unstable Fables," which features "3 Pigs and a Baby," "Tortoise vs. Hare" and "The Goldilocks and the Three Bears Show." With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q&A With Meghan Corso Feb 10, 2009
at the Colorado State Invitational, where the Golden Bears won all five games they played. Junior driver paced Cal with 15 goals over the weekend, scoring two or more goals in each match. (Calbears.com)
Andrew Tate Some would say that watching Pele, Don Bradman, Tiger Woods or even James Hird in full flight is the highest form of art. Read more Feb 7, 2009
An animal rights group gets help from Ashley Judd to try and stop Alaska killing wolves and bears from planes. No doubting the show is a hit with the men consulting reverentially around the sleek Bugattis. (The Age, Australia)
Where is Americas best hotel? Feb 7, 2009
But the property is perhaps most famous for witnessing the start of Camelot when JFK and Jackie honeymooned in the cottage that now bears their name. But San Ysidro Ranch is no historical throwback. (MSNBC -- Travel)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 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)
