Gallo: Manny thanks to you, Beantown (New York Daily News)
I still can't believe Boston unloaded Manny Ramirez. It seems to me with this move, combined with the Yankees' acquisition of Ivan Rodriguez, Boston has dealt itself out of the playoffs. ...more...Expanding in Athletic Gear in a Tough Economy (New York Times)
Kevin A. Plank is the founder of the company Under Armour, one of the recognizable athletic brands....more... Game marathon puts 'ho, ho,ho' in annual parade (Garden City Observer)
Playing video games for 72 hours straight? A gamer's dream come true? Sure, but if your Chris Allers, owner of The Game Yard in Garden City, it's also a chance to raise money for a local charity....more... Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'parking' (Torontoist)
People are scamming the city's parking machines to the tune of $1 million per year. Apparently you can use an expired pre-paid credit card to park for free because the machines don't check to see if the cards have credit left on them....more... Local open-air malls fare well | By Marisa Beahm Loveland Reporter-Herald (Loveland Reporter-Herald)
Amid national reports that find the popularity of open-air malls is in decline, local retailers officials say the market here is still faring well....more... A Small Town Where the Lakes Loom Large (New York Times)
Many people who have settled in this small town have found a place that affords them more than a single pursuit....more... At Kennedy, Shopping and Dining, Followed by a Takeoff (New York Times)
The retailing mix at Kennedy International Airport is changing, with more new and unexpected offerings and more restaurants than ever....more... MULTICHOICE (Financial Mail)
For the past 13 years MultiChoice has had free rein in the pay-TV market, leaving consumers with no alternative to its offerings. Icasa's move to open the satellite waves to competition has faltered and further entrenched the company's monopoly....more... Sports shorts: July 30, 2008 (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
LYON MOUNTAIN -- The Lyon Mountain Miners will hold practice Thursday at 6 p.m. LAKE GEORGE -- USA Luge and the Six Flags Great Escape, in Lake George have teamed together to offer the USA Luge Waterslide Challenge, Thursday, July 31. The free event will be held from noon to 3:45 p.m....more... |